HAY DLM Table: A Neat Solution for a Side Table Where 'Mobility' Becomes a Function with Just One Handle

Make it Small, Make it Used Frequently

DLM is a product that first speaks through form on the premise of being a 'movable side table.' The handle on the top surface naturally guides the motion of moving, and turns the table not into furniture for a specific location, but into a 'tool that comes to your side when needed.' This makes it possible to serve a constant supporting role next to a sofa, beside a bed, or anywhere in a home office—not just temporarily.

The Way HAY Sees Familiar Objects Anew

Starting in Copenhagen in 2002, HAY has repeatedly demonstrated an attitude of making everyday objects 'lighter and usable in more environments.' The brand directly emphasizes that products are designed to function in multiple contexts, based on the life condition 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 and was first unveiled in 2007 according to his personal portfolio, with the XL version expanding 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 the handle. HAY Designer Introduction

Handle, Tray, Three Legs: Structure Creates Usability

Breaking down the form, DLM reads as a tray-like top surface, a handle that lifts it, and a three-leg base that provides stability. The handle is a device that fixes 'mobility' as a function, and the three legs are a structural answer that looks light while suppressing wobbling. HAY's official description also lists this combination as a core value. HAY DLM Product Page The dimensions fall into the small side table category (circular top and low height), with the focus placed on 'assisting in daily movement' rather than 'replacing a main table.'

Installation Examples

Based on the review, delivery was completed on December 1, 2025, and it is currently in use with the black color option. In the photos, arrangements that place it in space-limited areas, such as beside a sofa or near a wall, stand out for not making traffic flow feel cramped. Thanks to the handle, the habit of 'carrying and moving' naturally continues even in spaces where cleaning and repositioning happen frequently.

What Spaces Does It Suit

DLM particularly suits a lifestyle where furniture is edited according to need rather than fixed in place. It works clearly in environments like a living room in a single-person household, a bedroom where you want to flexibly use a bedside table, or a temporary auxiliary table in a conference room. If you accept the product as a frequently-moved tool rather than a 'focal point' in one location, the advantages of the design become even more apparent. Detailed specifications can be found at the product purchase location.

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