Marks & Spencer
Gallery Direct Ember Two Drawer Bedside Table Natural
£199
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Description
Bring an eye-catching feature to your bedroom decor with this statement bedside table from Gallery Home. It features two deep drawers, ideal for storing all your essentials. Curved edges create a modern design aesthetic, while chunky legs add a sturdy finish.
Our Stylist Says
I love the Ember bedside table for its clean, natural look that complements a range of interiors, from Scandi to modern minimalist. Its warm wood tone adds a touch of understated elegance, making it versatile enough to blend seamlessly with both neutral palettes and bolder colour schemes. Practical styling tips include keeping the top surface simple with minimal accessories, like a couple of vases or a small tray, to highlight its sculptural quality. It also works well paired with a matching bedframe or other natural wood pieces for a cohesive look, while the two drawers offer convenient storage for bedside essentials to keep the surface clutter-free.
Lina Chen
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.
