This bespoke sofa table was designed as a precise and elegant response to how furniture is actually used in everyday life. Created to tuck neatly over the arm of a sofa, it provides a stable surface for a cup of coffee or a book, while occupying minimal visual and physical space within the room.
The form is deliberately simple and organic: a continuous solid timber profile that curves gently from base to top, creating a strong but understated presence. Shown here crafted entirely from solid oak and stained to a warm, mid-tone finish, the table highlights the natural grain of the wood while allowing the flowing geometry to remain the focus. Softly rounded edges and carefully shaped transitions give the piece a tactile quality, encouraging touch and use.
This sofa table was custom made to perfectly fit over the arm of an existing sofa, with its height and proportions tailored specifically to the client’s seating. The result is a piece of bespoke living room furniture that feels intuitive and effortless in use - present when needed, and quietly unobtrusive the rest of the time. Its narrow footprint allows it to sit comfortably alongside upholstered furniture without disrupting circulation or sightlines.
Each sofa table is made to order and can be adjusted to suit different sofa arm heights. While oak is shown here, the design can be produced in a range of hardwoods, including walnut or ash, and finished in a variety of stains or natural oils to suit the surrounding interior. This flexibility makes it ideal as custom wood furniture for clients seeking a solution tailored precisely to their space.
Although modest in scale, the piece carries a sculptural quality that allows it to function as more than a purely utilitarian object. Its organic form and material presence give it the quiet confidence of bespoke furniture designed to sit comfortably within a considered interior. As with all my work, the emphasis is on proportion, material honesty, and long-term use rather than trend-led styling.
Designed and handcrafted by a bespoke furniture maker, this sofa table reflects an approach rooted in craftsmanship and thoughtful design. It is an example of custom made furniture that responds directly to its setting and user, offering a refined, practical addition to the living room while retaining a strong sense of individuality.
