Springwater Woodcraft
Flip Top Accent Table
The Flip Top Accent Table is a handmade solid pine storage table with a hinged flip-top panel that opens to reveal interior storage. It is suitable for use beside a bed, in a living room, or in an entryway to store everyday essentials or craft projects, and features a water-based non-toxic finish. Dimensions are 24" L x 12" D x 28" H (61 x 30.5 x 71 cm), weight 17 lb; each piece is unique due to natural wood variation.
- Material
- Solid pine and water-based non-toxic finish
- Category
- Furniture > Tables > Accent Tables > Sofa Tables
Size
Specifications
Rustic flip top accent table with storage, handmade in Canada from solid pine.
Built-in hinged panel for storage, handmade, non-toxic finish.
- Material
- Solid pine and water-based non-toxic finish
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 24x12x28 in
- Category
- Furniture > Tables > Accent Tables > Sofa Tables
Additional Attributes
- rustic
- handmade
- solid pine
- hinged panel
- storage solution
- water-based non-toxic finish
- unique natural wood variations
- made in Canada
Product Insights
The Flip Top Accent Table by Springwater Woodcraft is a handmade solid white pine table crafted in Ontario since 1992, offering a non-yellowing matte finish that hides fingerprints and preserves unique wood grain, with a core promise of durable craftsmanship via a hand-fitted hinge rated for over 25 pounds. However, the flip-top lid—while convenient for occasional storage of small items—is prone to breakage from shipping or frequent use, and the water-based finish is less heat-resistant than oil-based paints, requiring trivets to prevent marks. The table's slim 12-inch depth, 17-pound weight, and non-toxic finish make it suitable for narrow entries and bedside use, but longevity depends on proper care including paste wax to avoid settling cracks.
Verified claims
- Storage capacity
- 18.5x9.25x3.5 compartment suits light, occasional use.
- Flip-top lid
- Flip-top lid is convenient for occasional storage access, but buyers describe the lid as fragile, and some have arrived broken.
- Hinge strength
- The hinged panel weighs 6–8 pounds, well under the hinge's 25+ pound rating.
- Craftsmanship
- Handmade hinge installation provides a tighter fit and less long-term wobble.
- Damage cause
- Buyers report broken lids from shipping, not a weak hinge.
- Color stability
- Black finish masks pine yellowing; water-based topcoat resists ambering.
- Individuality
- Natural wood grain and knots make each table one of a kind.
- Heat resistance
- Hot items placed directly on the surface may leave marks; use trivets.
- Care
- Wipe with a damp cloth without soaking, apply paste wax, and use Touch-Up System for scratches.
- Appearance
- Non-yellowing matte finish hides fingerprints; the black finish masks most visible grain while preserving a tactile wood texture.
- Materials & Construction
- Solid North American white pine, no MDF, with hand-fitted hardware and unique grain.
- Heritage & Production
- Handmade to order in Ontario since 1992, with customizable finishes beyond the online listing.
- Longevity & Warranty
- 20–50 year lifespan with proper care, backed by a warranty for settling cracks.
- Portability
- A 24x12-inch footprint and a hinged top provide easy-access storage; the 17 lb weight makes it portable.
- Lead time
- Handmade in Canada; expect 1–2 week lead time.
- Arrival damage
- Buyers report the flip-top lid arriving broken; inspect upon delivery.
- Fit
- Slim 12-inch depth and 17-lb weight fit narrow entries and allow one-hand carry.
- Hidden storage
- The flip-top lid opens to a shallow compartment and closes to a clean, continuous tabletop, keeping stored items out of sight; buyers report the lid can be fragile.
- Color options
- Options include Black, Ivory/Cream Beige, and custom colors like Vintage.
- Safety
- The solid pine table allows future refinishing, but the water-based finish is less heat-resistant than oil-based paints.
- Placement
- Best as a compact accent table for entryways, living rooms, or bedrooms, with shallow hidden storage for occasional items.
- Bedroom use
- Non-toxic finish makes it safe for bedside placement.
Product record
- Title
- Flip Top Accent Table
- Brand
- Springwater Woodcraft
- Price
- 228 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 8 sourcesUses
Keeping everyday essentials tucked under the flip-top lid
Half of this accent table's top is hinged and flips up to reveal a shallow, recessed storage compartment underneath, making it a place to keep craft projects or everyday essentials close at hand next to your bed, in the living room, or in a vestibule. Based on customer review reports, the lid is described as fragile, so this works best for light, occasional access rather than frequent opening.[1,2,3]
Entryway drop zone for keys and mail
Use this flip-top accent table as a drop zone for keys and mail when you walk in the door. Reviewers report its compact, decorative design makes it a charming spot for everyday essentials without cluttering tight hallways. The retailer also suggests placing it in a vestibule or entry area.[2]
A living room accent piece that gets noticed
Use this narrow black wooden table as a side table or décor piece in your living room. Reviewers say its attractive, rustic look draws compliments and can become a focal point in the room, with a lower shelf that offers a spot for books.[2,4]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Flip Top Accent Table: Choose this if you want a compact, rustic accent piece for an entryway or living room: it is handmade in Canada from solid pine with a hinged flip-top panel that opens to a storage compartment, and its narrow footprint (24 inches long, 12 inches deep, 28 inches high) suits tight spaces where you keep keys, mail, or everyday essentials within reach. Note that reported experiences describe the flip-top lid as fragile and prone to breakage, so it suits light, occasional storage use rather than frequent access, and units may arrive damaged—inspect on delivery.[1,2] | Vintage Black Hall Accent Table: Choose this if you want a slim accent table for a small space like an entryway, hallway, or bedside: it measures 24 inches long, 12 inches deep, and 28 inches high, with a single shallow drawer for small daily essentials. It is handmade in Canada from solid pine (with plywood components) in a black finish that is distressed at the edges to reveal lighter wood, using a non-toxic water-based finish. Note that some customers perceive the build quality as feeling cheaper than the price suggests, so it may suit you best for light decorative use, and each handmade piece is unique and may vary slightly from the photo.[5,6,7] | Rural Nightstand: Choose this if you want a handmade-in-Canada, rustic accent piece for a shabby-chic or vintage bedroom: it is built from solid pine and plywood with a non-toxic water-based finish, and reviewers report its distressed antique-white look harmonizes well with other vintage pieces. It offers a small top drawer plus a full-height cabinet door with spacious interior storage, in a tall narrow footprint of 18 inches long by 11 inches deep by 27 inches high; note that its light weight makes it easy to move but prone to sliding on hardwood or tile, so a non-slip pad is almost necessary. Because distressing varies between units and each piece may differ slightly from the photo, inspect it carefully on arrival, and allow roughly 1 to 2 weeks before it ships since it is made by hand.[8] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
A narrow black wooden console/side table with a rectangular top, a front apron that suggests a shallow drawer panel, square straight legs, a lower shelf holding books, and a small dark metal hinge or latch visible on the top center.
- Top surfaceRectangular flat top panel with a smooth matte black painted wood finish and slight overhang on front and sides.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.33 · w 0.38 · h 0.09 (high) - Center top fastenerSmall dark metal hinge or latch located near the top front edge, composed of a short metal bar and pivot visible on the surface.
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x 0.50 · y 0.36 · w 0.06 · h 0.03 (high) - Front apronFlat rectangular front apron below the top that appears as a shallow drawer panel, finished in the same matte black paint with visible wood grain texture.
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x 0.34 · y 0.42 · w 0.36 · h 0.10 (high) - Legs and frameFour straight square-section legs and vertical frame members in matte black painted wood, forming an open rectangular support with visible join lines at corners.
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x 0.30 · y 0.43 · w 0.38 · h 0.44 (high) - Lower shelfA narrow lower shelf connecting the legs near floor level, finished in the same black paint and currently holding three vertically leaning books.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.67 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high) - Visible wood grainSubtle linear wood grain texture visible through the matte black finish on the legs and apron.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.42 · w 0.36 · h 0.40 (medium)
Other
Lifestyle scene with a light neutral wall, a wooden chair with a cream throw at left, a round clear glass vase with a small branch on the table top, a woven basket at right on a textured jute rug, a wooden framed wall hook with keys and hanging greenery, and soft directional lighting casting shadows.
- Vase on tableRound clear glass vase with water and a single leafy twig placed on the right side of the table top, casting a distinct shadow on the wall.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.30 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high) - Chair and throwWooden side chair with a warm brown finish positioned to the left of the table, draped with a textured off-white or cream throw.
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x 0.03 · y 0.46 · w 0.30 · h 0.49 (high) - Woven basket propRound-handled woven straw or seagrass tote placed on the floor to the right of the table, partially overlapping the table leg shadow.
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x 0.72 · y 0.72 · w 0.25 · h 0.25 (high) - Wall frame and hangingsRectangular light wood wall frame with metal hooks mounted above the table; a ring of keys and a small bunch of hanging greenery are suspended from hooks.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.03 · w 0.50 · h 0.20 (high) - Books on shelfThree books of differing heights and colors (light gray, cream, black) leaning upright on the lower shelf.
1 region
x 0.37 · y 0.68 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high) - Shot composition and lightingSoft directional lighting from the right produces defined shadows of the plant and objects on the wall; image framed vertically showing full table height and surrounding props.
Colors
matte black· table body#0E0E0Edark iron· metal hinge- Top surfaceRectangular flat top panel with a smooth matte black painted wood finish and slight overhang on front and sides.
- 02
Product
Close-up of the table's top corner showing an open wood compartment with visible interior grain and a set of three dark metal keys on a ring; a squared dark-finish leg and outer trim are visible.
- Open compartmentSquare shallow recessed compartment in the table top with exposed interior wood bottom and sides; interior shows natural wood grain and a circular knot on the bottom panel.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.18 · w 0.65 · h 0.45 (high) - Metal key ringSet of three vintage-style dark metal keys threaded on a circular metal ring resting inside the compartment.
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x 0.40 · y 0.30 · w 0.30 · h 0.22 (high) - Corner blockSquared wooden corner blocks at each compartment corner that are slightly darker in finish than the interior panels.
2 regions
x 0.63 · y 0.06 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (medium); x 0.03 · y 0.06 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (medium) - Dark oblong marksThree elongated dark oblong recesses or pocket marks visible on the inner side panels of the compartment.
2 regions
x 0.24 · y 0.22 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.28 · w 0.16 · h 0.09 (high) - Outer trim and legVertical square table leg and horizontal outer trim painted or stained a dark nearly-black finish with visible worn edges and light scuff marks.
2 regions
x 0.01 · y 0.18 · w 0.25 · h 0.78 (high); x 0.13 · y 0.52 · w 0.60 · h 0.45 (medium) - Top surface partialPart of the adjacent top panel with natural wood grain and a visible rounded knot, lighter than the outer trim.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.56 · w 0.36 · h 0.34 (high)
Other
Staged studio shot with a neutral light-colored wall background casting a soft shadow; even directional lighting from upper left creates mild highlights and soft shadows on the wood and metal.
- Background and shadowSmooth light-colored wall in the background with a sharp triangular shadow cast by the table corner.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.00 · w 0.38 · h 0.28 (high) - Shot compositionClose-up angled overhead view focused on the table top corner and interior of the open compartment; lower-right corner of the image shows a cropped portion of the adjacent top panel.
- LightingSoft directional lighting from the upper-left producing gentle highlights on the wood grain and matte finish on the metal keys.
Colors
matte near-black brown· outer leg and trim#1D1915warm medium brown wood· interior compartment wood#8D6A4Cdark walnut brown· top panel wood#6C4B35aged iron black· metal keys and ring#352212- Open compartmentSquare shallow recessed compartment in the table top with exposed interior wood bottom and sides; interior shows natural wood grain and a circular knot on the bottom panel.
- 03
Product
Close-up of the table corner showing a rectangular flip-top wooden tabletop with a visible seam and small metal hinge, a matching apron below, and a square leg. The finish is dark stained with visible wood grain and areas of worn lighter wood along edges.
- Tabletop geometryFlat rectangular tabletop with a visible narrow seam running near the right side where the top flips; top surface has slightly rounded outer edge.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.06 · w 0.90 · h 0.38 (high) - HingeSmall cylindrical metal barrel hinge set across the seam on the right portion of the top, dark brass or antique finish.
1 region
x 0.70 · y 0.21 · w 0.18 · h 0.10 (high) - ApronHorizontal apron below the tabletop, same dark stained wood, showing visible linear wood grain and a slightly matte finish.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.33 · w 0.72 · h 0.20 (high) - LegSquare vertical leg visible at left edge, dark stained with narrow worn strip of lighter wood along its inner edge.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.34 · w 0.18 · h 0.62 (high) - Surface textureVisible wood grain and faint tool or distress marks on the top surface, finish appears satin to matte with low sheen.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.60 · h 0.26 (high) - Worn edge highlightAreas where the black stain is rubbed to reveal a lighter brown wood tone along top and leg edges, producing a distressed look.
2 regions
x 0.04 · y 0.12 · w 0.18 · h 0.24 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.32 · w 0.12 · h 0.22 (medium)
Other
Studio shot close-up with neutral light wall background, soft shadowing to the right, and tight vertical crop focusing on the table corner.
- BackgroundPlain light-colored textured wall behind the table, evenly lit.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (low) - Shot compositionClose-up detail framing the top-right corner of the tabletop and left leg with the rest of the table cropped out of frame.
- Lighting and shadowSoft diffuse lighting from left producing gentle shadow on the wall to the right of the table.
Colors
distressed black· tabletop and apron#1C1D1Clight brown wood· worn edge and scratches#817D79antique brass· hinge#726E6B- Tabletop geometryFlat rectangular tabletop with a visible narrow seam running near the right side where the top flips; top surface has slightly rounded outer edge.
Customer Reviews
6 total6 reviews · out of 5
Jolie mais brisée
La table est très jolie mais la première est arrivé brisé. J'ai demandé un échange mais la deuxième est arrivé encore plus brisé. Aux mêmes endroits que la première. Excellent service auprès du service à la clientèle de Simons par contre. Merci
Excellent
Formidable, je l'adore ! Il a sa place de choix dans mon salon et je ne cesse de m'émerveiller !
Qualité
Je m’attendais à un produit de plus grande qualité, vraiment déçu
Table
Bien mais couvercle fragile
Table d'appoint
Elle est petite, pratique et très belle.
Parfaite!
C'est exactement ce que je cherchais pour l'entrée de la maison. Décorative et pratique, tout en étant robuste!