" question without demanding precious square footage. The painted wood and engineered board construction feels authentically Swedish without the fussiness, and that lifted silhouette gives the piece a bit of breathing room visually. Two surfaces mean you're not choosing between a drink and a book, which matters in tight sitting rooms. Style it alongside low-slung seating for that relaxed European feel, or pair with modern pieces for contrast. Fair warning: the painted finish will need occasional touch-ups in high-traffic homes, but that's part of its charm.