Forged bedside tables - an original interior decoration

Wrought iron bedside tables are a stylish addition to the bedroom interior. They are able to bring a special charm even to the design of modern living space, they always have an exclusive design, they are suitable for most decor options. To find out more about this piece of furniture, a detailed overview of the types of metal tables with a story about the features of their choice, examples in the interior will help.

Design interior items are increasingly replacing standard furniture products. Exclusive, one-of-a-kind items always add a special charm to a room's furnishings.... Not surprisingly, wrought iron bedside tables made of metal have gained popularity among people who want to decorate their bedroom.

The use of wrought iron bedside tables is also quite traditional. They are suitable for:

• storage of necessary items;

• arranging books and photographs;

• placing a table lamp;

• serving coffee and tea.

The bedside table is much more convenient than the curbstone, and the forging elements give it a special grace, lightness, which ordinary furniture does not have. Modern designers use this property to create real masterpieces of furniture products. Metal elements are used in the construction of the frame, frame or support, they can also be used to decorate and decorate solid wood products. Such tables well in harmony with the aesthetics of art deco, hi-tech, classic and avant-garde styles.

Depending on which design option is chosen, bedside furniture with forging elements may contain parts from other materials.

• Solid wood. Racks and drawers, shelves, tabletop elements are made of it. Particularly impressive in this combination are valuable wood species - red, ebony, oak, yew.

• Glass... It is most commonly used as countertop inserts.

• MDF or chipboard. In inexpensive models of bedside tables, they replace natural wood. The designs are more affordable. With high quality workmanship, the differences are almost invisible.

• A natural stone... Inserts from it are used as an alternative to glass. Malachite, marble, travertine, onyx - expensive, luxurious types of natural stone - give exclusivity to forged furniture. An artificial product - quartz agglomerate - is a budget alternative.

One of the essential elements of a wrought iron bedside table is massive lower part. It is forged, balances out the lighter top and gives stability to the entire structure.

The main division of forged bedside tables into types is associated with different methods of their production.

• Free way... In this case, all work is carried out exclusively by hand. The metal workpiece is clamped in a vice, placed on an anvil, processed with a hammer. Free forging is used in the manufacture of products for an exclusive project, allows you to get interior items of high artistic value.
• Stamping. In this case, the same type of parts are produced, which are used in the serial production of furniture. Most often, frames, supports, and other functional structural details are produced in this way. Production takes place using automated equipment.

In the shape of the body, bedside tables can be quite varied. More often than others, there are options with square, rectangular, rounded outlines. Less common options are in the form of an oval, heart, star. When custom-made, the shape can be any, but the dimensions of this piece of furniture are usually standard: width and depth of about 40-50 cm with a height of up to 0.5 m.

According to their configuration, all forged bedside tables are divided into several groups.

• With drawers. Such models outwardly resemble a secretaire, have a massive case and several blocks of the storage system. Convenient for placing glasses and other little things, sleeping accessories.

• With a worktop made of a different material. It is usually made of glass or stone. Such bedside tables can have a second light shelf inside, but more often they replace the serving or coffee version of the furniture in the bedroom.

• With swivel modules... They are relevant for rounded and oval products. Here, access to the inside of the storage system occurs by sliding the sash to the side.

• With hinged doors and closed housing. These tables are more similar to ordinary pedestals than others, but they can have translucent forged side walls, giving them lightness.

• With open shelves. These models are suitable for storing books, newspapers, and other small items. The open case gives them a graceful look. You can install the product not only against the wall, but also separately from it.

These are the main classification options for bedside tables with forging elements. Otherwise, the selection of products is huge. You can find factory and exclusive models, handmade, designer and very simple.

Buying a wrought-iron table can significantly diversify the interior of the bedroom, bring to it that chic that is distinguished only by tastefully furnished rooms. But the choice of a piece of furniture can cause serious trouble, if you do not take into account some points. Consider what to look out for before making a purchase.

• Matching style... A bedside table should not be the main accent piece if it is not a work of art or antiques. For the Arabic style, openwork and graceful models are chosen, high-tech assumes brevity and severity of lines. The table in the aesthetics of the loft will be simple, better copper, with a patina, Provencal traditions will be emphasized by forged furniture with wooden inserts, scuffs. The classics are best embodied in a combination of forging with an array of precious woods.

• Dimensional compliance. The main rule when choosing a bedside table is that it should not be much higher than the bed. If you plan to use a piece of furniture for serving, the table top can be at the elbow level of the person sitting on the bed. You need to navigate precisely by the height of the bed, otherwise it will be inconvenient to use the table.

• Metal type and forging method. Traditionally, products made using the free forging technique look most impressive in a bedroom setting. They are delicate and look great with other elements in the interior. If the choice is made in favor of stamping, it is better not to give preference to too complex models, they will look rough and massive. Cold forged copper, brass, aluminum tables are suitable for bedrooms furnished without unnecessary splendor.

• Place of installation. Radius, square and rectangular models are suitable for corner placement. Oval and round look good in a spacious room, in pairs or as a single decorative element.

• Budget... Highly artistic, exclusive interior items are expensive.If you want to save money, it is better to choose inexpensive stamping from a well-known brand, massive, but of high quality.

The use of forging elements in the interior is a good design solution. The bedside table may well become a real decoration of the bedroom, but its main advantage is still functionality. The advantages of this piece of furniture are best demonstrated by examples of its placement in the interiors of houses and apartments.

The most interesting of them deserve special attention.

• Spectacular and unusual tables with an openwork wrought-iron base frame the bed space. This is a great solution for a Middle Eastern style room.

• An exquisite and delicate table for a girl's bedroom. Soft details of the upholstery and openwork forging fit well into the aesthetics of Provence.

• The twin metal bedside tables echo other furnishings in the bedroom, from the shelving to the headboard. Such a headset looks light and elegant.

• Classic version with drawer and solid wood top. Forging is present only at the base, echoing the design of the bed.

• An elegant table with a glass top and an openwork base makes up a one-piece set with a bed. Such a combination in the interior will definitely not seem like a loser.