The IKEA Sliding Table That Offers Storage And Convenience Will Soon Be Gone

While rarely the most expensive details in your living room, bedroom, or office arrangement, side tables are often an essential addition. They give you a place to set down items and may even act as an additional decorative element. However, if you have limited space, a regular side table may not be the best option. Thankfully, if you've been looking for something that you can move around easily and adjust to your needs, IKEA has a great solution to your problem — but you better act quick. 

Known as the TINGBY, this product is a side table on casters. It has a flat surface on top as well as a shelf on the bottom to store a few extra items. It comes in dark gray and white. Because it has wheels, it's a great choice if you want a side table that will slide out of the way. You can set your crafts on top and move them when you no longer need them so they aren't damaged or in the way. Or, if your room is cramped, it helps free up some space when you have a few guests over. Unfortunately, as one of several items IKEA has pulled the plug on, the side table is only going to be around for a little longer. Though IKEA has not listed how long the product will continue to be sold, it does say on their website that it is the last chance to buy. 

IKEA's TINGBY measures roughly 20 inches long and wide and 18 inches tall. It's pretty compact, giving it all the maneuverability you might want from a side table. It's not meant to be overly durable or hold a lot of heavy items. The max load is around 22 pounds, and it's made more as a place to set things temporarily next to your couch or chair, such as a book, magazine, or cup of coffee. It can also hold a few decorations, letting you decorate your side table to elevate your living room aesthetic.

The TINGBY isn't leaving because it is unliked. With right around 800 reviews, this sliding table has an average rating of 4.7 stars. It costs $65 at the time of writing. Despite some complaints about its merchandise being made from flimsy materials, the TINGBY's popularity is right up there with IKEA's most highly rated and best-selling products, with buyers loving its versatility, easy-to-build design, and soft rounded corners. One buyer on IKEA's website explained why she likes the product: "This is perfect for our spare room to store books and video game controllers. I love the wheels so we can easily move it out of the way when we open our [FRIHETEN] into a bed."

One of the biggest negatives with this product, according to reviews on IKEA's site, is assembly. While building the table, you have to be extra careful, as the parts are somewhat flimsy. Most of the installation comes down to popping and twisting the supports into place. The connector for the legs is made of plastic, so if you twist too hard or you try and put them in at the wrong angle, you could risk pieces breaking. The entire product is made from particleboard and fiberboard.

Additionally, some people reported that the paint chips easily. It may be a good idea to just get the table with the plan to repaint it in a color you like down the road. You can also supply a personal touch to your side table with an overlay, which adds a bit of detail and may hide some of the chips. Though this product isn't perfect, it could be a great choice for anyone wanting a small, simple, and portable side table. If you think this product will be useful for you, it's a good idea to get it now, before IKEA removes it from its stores.