Marks & Spencer
Cotswold Company Elkstone Side Table Natural
£199
Price History
Description
This side table from The Cotswold Company is as stylish as it is practical. It features a solid oak top with plenty of room for a lamp and other essentials. Below, a slatted shelf provides the perfect space to store books and magazines.
Our Stylist Says
I really like the Elkstone side table because of its classic, understated design and natural wood finish, which makes it versatile for many interiors. It works particularly well in shabby chic, rustic, and Scandinavian-inspired spaces, adding warmth and a touch of elegance without overwhelming the room. Practical styling tips include using it as a useful surface for a cup of tea, a reading lamp, or decorative accessories like a small plant or candles. Its lower shelf is perfect for storing magazines or books, making it both functional and stylish. Overall, it’s a timeless piece that can seamlessly blend into both traditional and contemporary settings.
Adrian Wells
Flitch Interior Stylist
Dimensions
Dimensions can be found on Marks & Spencer's website here
About Marks & Spencer
History and Expansion
Marks and Spencer, often lovingly called "Marks and Sparks" or "M&S", has been a staple in the UK market since its founding in 1884. Over the years, the brand has seen tremendous growth, with 1,064 stores across the UK and an additional 406 locations worldwide as of 2023.
Historically, M&S was celebrated for its commitment to selling British-made goods, pioneering the "St Michael" brand in 1928 which honoured its co-founder Michael Marks.
As they grew, M&S maintained its reputation for quality, fair value, and innovative customer policies, even allowing returns with full cash refunds regardless of purchase date.
Clothing & Home Business Endeavours
In recent years, M&S has focused on modernising its Clothing & Home business, striving to offer contemporary, stylish products that resonate with their 22 million customers.
A noteworthy move was their acquisition of Jaeger in 2021, a brand that shares a founding year with M&S. Under M&S's umbrella, Jaeger remains an independent brand, renowned for its timeless elegance, and is now available on M&S's website and in select M&S stores across the UK and Ireland.
Sustainability and Innovations
Throughout its existence, Marks and Spencer has demonstrated commitment to improving customer experience and sustainability.
In the 1950s, they introduced hygiene training for canteen staff, and by the 1960s had implemented thermostatically controlled refrigerators for enhanced energy efficiency.
M&S has been at the forefront of many retail innovations, from introducing "sell by dates" in the early '70s to enhance food quality, to banning smoking in all their stores as early as 1959 due to fire hazards.
The brand's long standing dedication to quality, customer relations, and sustainability remains evident in their practices today.
