The Mid-Century Kidney Bean Side Table | Small
While the classic kidney bean shape is an icon of the mid-century era, finding one that perfectly scales down to a modern layout can be a challenge. Crafted to be the perfect Eames chair side table, this handmade walnut kidney bean side table brings authentic mid-century modern warmth to your favorite space.
It is sleek, modern, and retro. Because of its organic shape and compact footprint, it is remarkably flexible. It functions beautifully as a space-saving accent, seamlessly acting as an armrest table on either side of your favorite chair to keep your morning coffee or evening drink perfectly within reach.
Ideal Low Profile Height: Specifically designed at 18 inches tall, making it the perfect ergonomic height to reach for a coffee or cocktail while fully reclined in an Eames chair.
Complementary Walnut Grain: The rich tone of the walnut beautifully mirrors the iconic molded plywood shells of classic mid-century lounge chairs.
Understanding Table Orientation: Skinny Left vs. Skinny Right
Both the Left and Right configurations are designed with the inner scoop curve facing toward you so that the table seamlessly hugs your seating. You can place either version on either side of your chair. Your choice simply determines whether you want the wider mass of the table sitting toward the backrest or toward the front of the chair.
To choose the perfect version, imagine yourself sitting in your chair:
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Placing the Side Table on your RIGHT side:
- Skinny Side Left: Puts the fat side toward the backrest and tapers to the skinny side at the front.
- Skinny Side Right: Flips it, putting the skinny side toward the backrest and the fat side toward the front.
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Placing the Side Table on your LEFT side:
- Skinny Side Left: Puts the skinny side toward the backrest and the fat side toward the front.
- Skinny Side Right: Puts the fat side toward the backrest and tapers to the skinny side at the front.
- The Reversible Profile Feature: Keep in mind that you can also rotate the table 180 degrees at any time. This flips the deep inner scoop to the outside, allowing the curve to face out into the open room.
Choose Your Material: Architectural Plywood vs. Solid Hardwood
I offer this mid-century accent table in two distinct, high-grade material styles depending on the aesthetic of your collection. Both options feature quality walnut with absolutely no stains, dyes, or synthetic plastic glossy clear-coats to chip, scratch, or cloud over time. Because wood is a natural product, your custom piece will feature its own unique, beautiful grain signature.
1. Architectural Walnut Plywood Mid-Century Edge Option
Constructed from high-grade, architectural-quality walnut veneer plywood. With this option, I intentionally leave the layered plywood edge entirely exposed. Charles and Ray Eames famously championed honest materials, turning structural plywood edges into an iconic design feature rather than something to hide. It is a raw, authentic tribute to mid-century industrial design.
2. Solid Walnut Hardwood Premium Craftsman Option
This version is built entirely from quality solid walnut hardwood. Because it is solid wood, the natural grain runs continuously over the top and down through the steep edge bevel. It is a traditional build meant for those who want the clean look of solid hardwood, with the added benefit that solid hardwood stands up to daily abuse a little better and can usually be sanded down and refinished should something happen to it years down the road.
Premium Handcrafted Construction Details
- The Elegant Beveled Edge: The underside features a thin straight section at the very top edge before angling sharply away from the top, giving the surface a light, floating appearance.
- Hand-Turned Tapered Legs: Supported by three solid walnut legs, turned by hand in my shop, and splayed out at a classic mid-century angle using quality mounting hardware. The legs come with mounting bolts pre-installed, so assembly is effortless: you simply screw the legs into the brackets until they sit tight and flush against the mounting plate.
- The Signature 5-Coat Finish: I meticulously hand-apply five separate coats of quality oil and wax. It is a time-consuming process, but it yields a tactile matte sheen. It is not plasticky or dull—it simply lets the natural, rich glow of the walnut breathe. Every table includes a straightforward care guide (no harsh chemicals or spray furniture polish—just a damp cloth and water).
Product Dimensions & Spatial Specifications
For custom room planning and interior specifications, use the exact measurements below:
- Total Length: 22 3/16″ (at the longest points)
- Maximum Width: 12 1/4″ (at the widest point)
- Inner Scoop Curve: 8 9/16″ wide at the center curve
- Tapered Skinny Side: 7 1/2″ wide at the skinniest point
- Finished Height: 18″ tall (Standard armchair end table height)
Made to Order Custom Furniture Registry
Every single piece is built from scratch by me in my Southern California workshop. Because this is an authentic, handmade process, your table will take 3 to 4 weeks to craft (though it could be sooner if I am currently running a batch—feel free to message me for a real-time schedule update).
When your custom piece arrives, it will be stamped, signed, and numbered on the underside as a true registry of its independent craftsmanship.
Todd Armstrong –
I purchased a beautiful small kidney side table. The seller was responsive and easy to work with. He was able to deliver the product quicker than estimated. Quality product and finish.
Russell –
Excellent – all around! Steve communicated timelines well, packed well, and personalized with a note and a stamp underneath the table to make this a truly premium experience.
Extremely pleased with the quality and the look. I will be running to Steve first thing for any custom woodworking in the future.
Thanks Steve!
Jane Atherton –
Beautiful side table. Very well made and excellent quality especially for the price. I love it!
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Very well packed. Beautiful table. As someone said, works great with my Eames chair. Thank you Steve!
Marianne Dixon –
This is a beautiful piece and goes perfectly with our Eames chair. Great customer service as well. I mistakenly ordered 2 of these and Steve immediately cancelled and refunded it for me.
Darren –
Perfect! The only challenge you’ll have is matching a suitable floor lamp…so wait tillyou receive it.
wculver –
Beautiful piece of craftsmanship! Highly recommend.
karosen –
Well-made table, exactly what we wanted. We needed an extra bolt (our fault, not the seller’s), and one was dispatched quickly.
Jacob –
Great product made with care!
Paul –
Nice table, perfect height and doesn’t detract from Eames chair.
soundguru1 –
Very nice piece, finished well.
Charles –
Very nice table for a Herman Miller Eames chair. The table is exactly as described.
Max Hegler –
Absolutely love the table! It fits our Eames chair perfectly. The quality is excellent!
James –
Well made, high quality item! Exactly as described! Very happy with purchase!
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Beautiful and high quality truly a craftsman !!
Michael –
Service, shipping and quality is all top-notch! I asked for a custom size–no problem. I asked for a specific shipping window–no problem. And yes the walnut table is expertly crafted and perfectly beautiful.
Francis Aurora –
Gorgeous table with impeccable craftsmanship and service.
Sandra –
This is an absolutely gorgeous table!
joejewell1313 –
This is one of the few items I have ordered online that exceeded my expectations. I live in a very small house and this end table fits perfectly. Wonderful aesthetic and quality materials and quality craftsmanship. Absolutely recommend this item!
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This is my second purchase from Steve. I love both tables and highly recommend his products.
Anne –
I should have reviewed sooner. It’s a beautiful addition to my home. The table is well made and of good quality.
Dennis –
This is the second table that I have ordered from SCWoodworker. It is well made and beautifully crafted. Steve is exceptionally easy to work with. He answered all my questions quickly and honestly. The shipping is top notch. No worries about the item getting scratched or damaged during shipping. I have a feeling this is not the last time I will be ordering from him.
Claudia –
Most beautiful table I own and we are thrilled with the look and feel of this solid walnut table.
Rebecca –
Very nice work. Love it!
TIGGA KINGSTON –
A beautiful table that completes your mid-century look!
Mila –
Beautiful hand made table. Excellent quality and attention to details.
Krisasaurus –
Beautifully made, very easy install, gorgeous piece. Would buy anything they make.
Julie –
Smaller than we thought but that’s on us as measurements are shown. Very high quality and great service.
Jon –
Second order in the last few years. Great quality!
gbooherhome –
We ordered a guitar pick side and a kidney bean side table, both in solid walnut, from SCWoodworker, and they are just beautiful. The workmanship is excellent, and Steve was easy to work with, including when we changed our order from a smaller kidney bean table to the larger one. Thank you SCWoodworker!
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SCWoodworker produces excellent crafts. Steve is an artisan and his work is proof. His communication was immediate and reassuring. The walnut kidney table goes perfectly with our Eames Style Lounge Chair. Thank you Steve! We’ll be seeking your talent again, Sir!
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Corporate –
I had been looking for a table like this for a while and I’m so glad I found it! It fits perfect in my MCM Atomic set up. The quality of it is beyond, it was perfectly wrapped and arrived with no issues.
Tony –
This is a really beautiful table. Unique and gorgeously crafted. Perfectly packaged and received when expected. We love it!! Thank you!
S –
Bought these for our son and wife. Just a wonderful set of walnut hardwood kidney shaped mid-century modern side tables.
The craftsmanship is top notch. Not a single defect, nick, etc. and it was packaged really well for delivery.
Excellent product. Would buy from again without hesitation.
JLloydentoigen –
Excellent quality, exceeded my expectations.
Kevin –
Perfect table to complement my Eames Lounge Chair and ZMF headphones. All American craft at its best.
Anisa –
High quality, better than expected! Delivered within promised time frame. We will be ordering coffee table as well.
Wren –
This is now the prettiest piece of furniture I own, the light catches the tabletop in the prettiest way, it makes the grain of the wood almost look 3D. Came in shipping that could have handled a missile and had amazing customer service the entire way. Highly recommend!
Lauren –
Cute, chic addition to the apartment
Ramon –
The description is accurate – definitely mini sized so measure carefully however this is exactly what I was looking for and it fits perfectly – well made and thoughtfully shipped
Very happy with my purchase
Dale –
Very happy with the quality!
Carolynn –
I love, love, love this table! The top has a deep, rich warmth to it that photos do not adequately capture. Steve was wonderful to work with – very responsive and accommodating. You can see his passion for handmade furniture reflected in his workmanship.
Phillip –
The tables were packaged well and arrived in great condition. Great quality, finished nicely, overall very satisfied.
Phillip –
Great packaging, quality, finish — overall very satisfied.
K –
The kidney-shaped tables in walnut finish arrived well packaged, in perfect condition, and on time. Communication from the seller was excellent. The build quality and finish was what one would expect of an American craftsman who takes pride in his work and knows the value of a good name. The tables are strong, perfectly stable, and will give us years of stylish use. I highly recommend!
Elizabeth –
I love it! So glad I ordered this – it’s perfect and so well made. Thank you!
A –
Wonderful work. Smooth, light, steady little table. It matches the description and it definitely met my expectations. I recommend this shop!
M –
We think the tables are great and they fit perfectly with our other mod furniture. The items were delivered within the readiness estimate and we just screwed on the legs and were good to go. The woodworker Identification on the tables is a nice touch of pride of workmanship. Thank you for a unique furniture item and we wish you continued success with your hand made designs.
jmystwrthd –
Like individual works of art!
Paula –
I love this little table! I have a small beach house and there is no room for a large coffee table so this fits perfectly in the space and it’s great for holding drinks, the remote, etc. Excellent quality!
Denise –
My second table purchase from Steve and I think it’s my favorite! I’m thrilled with the quality of the wood grains and the finishing. Absolutely fabulous!
Zaritsky –
Absolutely beautiful piece and would highly recommend…perfect with my Eames chair!
Sara –
We were awed by the craftmanship and beauty of our “bean” table – gorgeous!
dhackett1379 –
Excellent craftsmanship. The table is a perfect addition to my office. It is very well-crafted and sturdy. It is apparent that this pice of furniture was made with care and attention to detail. Customer service was also excellent as the seller included a handwritten ‘thank you’ card in the box. Thank you!!
Katie –
Beautiful craftsmanship. Just gorgeous. It fills a space in my home that’s been calling for a piece and this table exceeded my expectations. Thank you so much!!!
Dana –
Simple, well built and beautiful. I’m thrilled with this side table. Seller communicated well throughout order and shipping. I’m very happy with this table. 🙂
Denise –
Beautiful table and very easy to assemble. And it arrived a little earlier than I expected. Thank you!
gregggonsalves –
Love my little bean tables! They are perfect!
Kamran –
Pretty nice craft and very well made as expected. Thanks!
Austin –
WOW what a beautiful piece of furniture. I can confirm what numerous other reviewers have stated – Steve takes great care in the materials and craftsmanship that he puts out. My new table is PERFECT and taken care of properly should last a very long time. I couldn’t be happier with this purchase and nice to know there’s still quality furniture available from folks like SCWoodworker.
Brittanie –
Steve was extremely communicative and quick to respond to all of my questions. The table was done quicker than I thought it would be too. It’s great quality and had a handwritten card enclosed. It feels sturdy and looks really nice in our living room as a side table. Highly recommend Steve’s work!!
Eileen –
We LOVE our beautiful table. It’s exactly what we were looking for. We needed something unique and small as a side table. Quality and sturdy. Thank you so much!
Jon –
Beautiful solid walnut guitar pick table. Steve clearly takes pride in his work, and he worked with me to figure out the right sizing and custom height for my space. Arrived on time and well packaged. Not the cheapest option out there but it’s worth the investment for something that will last.
Monkeypox0 –
Beautiful table, it’s just what I was looking for.
Megan –
Arrived super quick and in perfect condition. Looks even better in person than it did online!
David –
Excellent quality and finish. A classic design that will fit nicely into any Mid-century Modern environment.
Leigh Ann –
Love the style and craftsmanship of this side table! I had been looking for a midcentury modern table for next to my Eames chair for a long time and this one is the perfect height and size for my space. Great quality and shipped quickly!
simonmalcomber –
Table a great addition to the home. Grateful Steve was able to work with me and delay the shipping until I was back from out of country. Nice table.
kjwlow –
Absolutely beautiful! The craftsmanship is remarkable. Each piece is stamped underneath and numbered. I love having furniture that’s uniquely mine! Steve was a pleasure to work with. He always responded to my questions right away. I’ll be ordering another table soon.
kjwlow –
My coffee table is gorgeous. Heirloom quality. This will be in our family for many years! First rate craftsmanship and rich in color. Thank you Steve!
Ben –
I bought two of these- both sides- custom with 22″ legs- They turned out beautifully — great quality. thanks!
JewelChick –
Steve did a beautiful job on both tables, and packaged them very carefully. I have been looking for a set of end tables for my living room set for YEARS, and I’d say these were well worth the wait!
JewelChick –
I ordered two of these beautiful tables in a custom height, and they are absolutely perfect! I love them! It’s obvious that Steve is a perfectionist who takes his time in crafting each piece. I’m proud to have his work in my home.
Sharon –
Absolutely gorgeous table! The wood used and construction is beautiful.
Iheartskunk –
Really beautiful and well-constructed. Looks even better than pictured. Was delivered on time as well!
colinwatt –
This is an excellent piece of craftsmanship. The wood grain is beautiful and matches the walnut veneer on my Eames Lounge Chair wonderfully. Customer Service was excellent and packaging was well done.
Pat –
Beautiful craftsmanship. Perfect addition to our new family room.
Pat –
Top notch artistry. I highly recommend this shop!
loudo –
The table is absolutely amazing! The craftsmanship is top notch and it definitely shows in the final product. Steve was very professional in his communication and was a pleasure to do business with. Thank you!
Theresa –
The table is absolutely perfect! My brother loves it and set it up in his living room straight away. I worried about damage during shipping, but it was packaged so carefully that I shouldn’t have worried at all. This beautiful little bean table will be treasured for years to come. 🙂
alangalura –
Great looking table… especially for the price point. Picked it up in person and Steve was ultra responsive throughout the process. Lots of care and attention to detail in the table. Also gave me care instructions and a nice hand written card.