Lumen 2 Door Bedside Table with Open Shelf – Anthracite

A dark, quiet anchor for the bedside

Not every bedroom wants pale wood. The Lumen in anthracite takes the opposite approach — a deep charcoal-grey cabinet that recedes into the room rather than drawing the eye, which is exactly what you want from something sitting inches from your pillow. Behind the two doors is a closed cupboard; above them, an open shelf keeps a book, a phone and a glass of water within arm's reach.

What it is made from

The carcass is melamine-faced chipboard in a matt anthracite décor. Darker finishes show dust and fingerprints more readily than pale ones, which is the honest trade-off, but the matt surface handles it far better than a gloss lacquer would — and a quick pass with a dry cloth is usually enough. The internal shelf is fixed rather than adjustable, which is what keeps the cabinet square under load.

Measurements and where it will fit

Three numbers matter. Height is 57cm, which lands at roughly mattress level on most beds, so nothing has to be reached up for. Width is 51cm, enough for a lamp and a small stack of books without things balancing on the edge. Depth is 32cm — the figure that decides whether a bedside unit works in a tight room. Anything deeper starts to eat into the walking space beside the bed. Check the gap you have before ordering, and allow around 60cm in front so the doors clear properly.

Working it into a scheme

Anthracite is the easier of the two Lumen finishes to place, because it behaves like a neutral. It holds its own against white walls, softens next to warm greys, and gives a grounding weight to bedrooms that have gone heavy on pale linen and light oak. If the room already runs dark, lift the open shelf with something pale — a ceramic lamp base, a light-toned book stack — so the unit does not disappear entirely into the wall behind it.

Keeping it looking right

Dust with a dry microfibre cloth; for marks, use a barely damp cloth and dry the surface straight afterwards. Skip anything abrasive, and keep bleach sprays and steam well away — both attack the edge banding long before they touch the face. Coasters are worth the trouble on a dark matt top, where water rings show clearly.

Delivery and putting it together

It ships flat in one carton, 68 × 51 × 9cm, with the fixings in the box. Expect around half an hour with a cross-head screwdriver. The slim carton is a practical advantage in older UK housing stock — it turns on a narrow landing and goes up a tight staircase without a struggle.

Frequently asked questions

Is anthracite the same as black?

No. Anthracite is a very dark charcoal grey — noticeably softer than true black under daylight, and it sits more comfortably alongside grey and white schemes.

Does it match a standard bed height?

At 57cm it sits at or just above mattress level on most divan and framed beds. Measure your own mattress top to be certain.

Will it fit in a box room?

The 32cm depth is specifically what makes it workable in small rooms. You need 51cm of wall and about 60cm of clearance in front for the doors.

Does it come built?

No, it is flat-packed with all fittings included and needs a cross-head screwdriver.

Do fingerprints show?

Less than on a gloss finish. The matt surface is forgiving, and a dry cloth clears most marks.