{"product_id":"lumen-2-door-bedside-table-with-open-shelf-anthracite","title":"Lumen 2 Door Bedside Table with Open Shelf – Anthracite","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA dark, quiet anchor for the bedside\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is made from\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMeasurements and where it will fit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e57 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWidth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e51 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDepth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMelamine-faced chipboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatt anthracite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDoors\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2, hinged\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOpen shelves\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInternal shelf\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFixed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePacked size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e68 × 51 × 9 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAssembly\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelf-assembly, fittings included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWorking it into a scheme\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnthracite 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKeeping it looking right\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDust 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery and putting it together\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs anthracite the same as black?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Anthracite is a very dark charcoal grey — noticeably softer than true black under daylight, and it sits more comfortably alongside grey and white schemes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it match a standard bed height?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 57cm it sits at or just above mattress level on most divan and framed beds. Measure your own mattress top to be certain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit in a box room?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it come built?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, it is flat-packed with all fittings included and needs a cross-head screwdriver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo fingerprints show?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLess than on a gloss finish. The matt surface is forgiving, and a dry cloth clears most marks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sohowells","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54783889539413,"sku":"LUMEN-BT-AN","price":99.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0991\/0426\/0437\/files\/1_org_zoom_8d824c13-1659-4bb5-bf04-523a308841b8.jpg?v=1787990898","url":"https:\/\/sohowells.co.uk\/products\/lumen-2-door-bedside-table-with-open-shelf-anthracite","provider":"Sohowells","version":"1.0","type":"link"}