Ara End Table

The Ara End Table from Four Hands is a small round table cast from solid concrete, with a single sculpted form that reads more like a piece of ceramic than a utility table. The shape is shapely and compact, with a flat top and no visible legs. One finish is a high-gloss moss-green lacquer, the other a textured sand surface with a soft, striated grain. Concrete gives it real heft, so it stays put beside a sofa or chair.

Four Hands has built its name on modern silhouettes and mixed materials, and Ara sits comfortably in that line. The glossy green version works as a bold accent, with a lacquered surface that catches window light and leans toward 1970s pottery. The sand version is quieter and more mineral, and it pairs easily with linen, boucle, travertine and warm woods. Because each piece is cast and finished by hand, expect slight variation in surface and tone from one table to the next.

Put it where a drink, a lamp or a stack of books needs a landing spot. It suits the arm of a sofa, the side of a reading chair, a bedside or a narrow entry. A small vase or a candle on top is enough styling, and a pair of them can anchor either end of a sofa.