HAY DLM Table: A Neat Solution for a Side Table Where 'Movement' Becomes a Function with a Single Handle
Made Small and Made to Use Frequently
DLM is a product that first expresses its premise—'a movable side table'—through its form. The handle on the tabletop naturally encourages the act of moving, transforming the table from furniture fixed in one place into a 'tool that comes to your side when needed.' This makes it possible to serve as a constant auxiliary function, not just temporary, next to sofas, bedside tables, or anywhere in a home office.
How HAY Sees Familiar Objects in a New Way
HAY, which started in Copenhagen in 2002, has consistently maintained an approach that makes everyday objects 'lighter and usable in more environments.' The brand itself emphasizes that products are designed to function in multiple contexts, premised on living conditions where the boundaries between home and workplace have blurred. About HAY
The Background Explained by the Name 'Don't Leave Me'
DLM is designed by Danish designer Thomas Bentzen, first introduced in 2007 according to his personal portfolio, with an XL version released in 2009. Thomas Bentzen Archive Architonic Collection Information HAY also introduces DLM as one of Bentzen's representative works, clarifying the concept of a 'portable side table' through its handle. HAY Designer Profile
Handle, Tray, Three Legs: Structure Creates Usability
Breaking down the form, DLM can be read as a tray-like tabletop, a handle that lifts it, and a three-legged base responsible for stability. The handle is a mechanism that fixes 'movement' as a function, and the three legs are a structural solution that appears lightweight while suppressing wobbling. HAY's official description also cites this combination as the core value. HAY DLM Product Page The dimensions fall into the small side table category (circular tabletop and low height), with focus placed on 'assisting movement throughout the living space' rather than 'replacing a main table.'
Installation Examples
Based on the review date of December 1, 2025, delivery was completed and it is currently in use in black. In the photos, the placement is notable for not making the living space feel cramped even when positioned in areas with limited width, such as next to a sofa or near a wall. Thanks to the handle, the habit of 'picking up and moving' the table naturally continues even in spaces where cleaning or repositioning happens frequently.
What Spaces Does It Suit
DLM is particularly well-suited to a lifestyle where furniture is edited according to need rather than fixed in place. It serves a clear purpose in environments like the living room of a one-person household, a bedroom where you want to use a bedside table flexibly, or as a temporary auxiliary table in a conference room. When you accept the product as a tool to be moved and used frequently rather than as a 'focal point' in one fixed location, the design's advantages become even clearer. Detailed specifications can be found at the product purchase page.
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