Most living rooms do not have a spot that feels like a café. There is only the sofa and the dining table. No counter to lean on. No bar height surface to sit at with a coffee in the morning or a drink in the evening. The feeling you get at your favourite neighbourhood café rarely makes it home.
The Boris Bar Table brings that feeling in without a renovation. It is a solid catalpa wood bar table at 96cm height. It comes with built-in open storage shelves and metal guardrails. The tabletop is 2cm thick and 50cm deep with rounded edges throughout. The signature arch-leg design with circular cutouts gives it a mid-century café look. The baseboard recess lets it sit flush against the wall.
The Rise of the Home Café Aesthetic in Singapore
Walk through any Singapore café and you will notice the same things. A counter to lean on. Warm lighting. A surface at just the right height for a coffee and a laptop. The pace feels different from a dining table. You are not sitting down for a full meal. You are just settling in for a while.
That feeling has been making its way into Singapore homes. More people are carving out a café-like corner at home for that same unhurried energy. Morning coffee, afternoon work, and an evening drink without leaving the house.
The trend is partly driven by how much time people now spend at home. Working from home made people think harder about how every part of the home feels. A dedicated counter with a bar stool does something a dining table never quite manages. It makes a corner of the home feel like somewhere you chose to be rather than somewhere you ended up.
The Boris Bar Table fits into this shift. It has the height, the storage, and the mid-century café aesthetic. Any corner in your home can now feel like your favourite neighbourhood spot. Without the wait for a table.
Five Ways to Use the Boris Bar Table
Room divider
Place it between the living and dining area as a natural boundary. The shelves hold bottles and glasses on one side while the tabletop faces the other.
Home mini bistro
Set up your favourite drinks on the shelves and pull up a bar stool. Morning coffee, afternoon work, and evening drinks. Whatever the day calls for, it fits right in.
Window workspace
Position it by a window for a standing or perched workstation with natural light. The 50cm deep surface fits a laptop and a notebook without feeling cramped.
Breakfast nook
Use it as a compact dining counter for quick morning meals when the full dining table feels like too much.
Gathering spot
Pull up stools on both sides for a casual counter for drinks and snacks with people you like.
Benefits of the Boris Bar Table
- Imported catalpa wood: Good toughness, resistant to cracking and deformation
- Hand-rubbed finish: Highlights natural wood grain with an eco-friendly open-spray lacquer
- 96cm ergonomic height: Suits both bar stool sitting and standing use
- 2cm thick tabletop: Sturdy and load-bearing without wobbling under daily use
- 50cm deep surface: Spacious enough for dining, working, or reading
- Rounded edges: Smooth curved corners to prevent bumps
- Arch-leg design: Circular cutouts for stable support with a mid-century café aesthetic
- Baseboard recess: Fits flush against the wall without gaps around skirting boards
- Three open storage shelves: Easy access for cups, wine, books, and everyday essentials
- Metal guardrails: Built-in rails to prevent bottles and items from sliding off
Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Boris Bar Table
- Place it between two rooms to define the space without blocking natural light
- Use the bottom shelf for larger bottles and upper shelves for glasses and smaller items
- Position it by a window with a bar stool for a perched workspace
- Use the metal guardrails to keep bottles upright so nothing tips
- Wipe with a dry cloth regularly to keep the finish looking clean
Where to Buy in Singapore
In Store
Visit IUIGA's showroom to see the Boris Bar Table before you buy.
Online
Shop on IUIGA's website for full specifications, dimensions, and delivery across Singapore.
Conclusion
The Boris Bar Table turns a corner of your home into your favourite café. It is made with solid catalpa wood with a 96cm ergonomic height. Three open storage shelves with metal guardrails keep everything within reach. The mid-century arch-leg design with circular cutouts gives it a café aesthetic. Morning coffee, afternoon work, and evening drinks. Your favourite café is closer than you think.
Frequently Asked Questions
What height bar stools work with Boris?
The Boris sits at 96cm which pairs best with bar stools that have a seat height of around 65 to 75cm. Check the stool height before buying to ensure comfortable legroom.
How much storage does it have?
It has three open shelves. The top and middle shelves each have 32cm and 31cm of clearance with 11cm depth. The bottom shelf has 32cm clearance with a wider 43.6cm width and 10cm depth for larger items.
Can it be used as a room divider?
Yes. The slim profile and baseboard recess make it suitable as a natural room divider.
Is the tabletop durable for daily use?
Yes. The 2cm thick tabletop resists cracking and the lacquer protects it from daily wear.
Does it fit against walls with skirting boards?
Yes. The baseboard recess fits flush against walls without gaps around skirting boards.
What is catalpa wood?
Catalpa is an imported North American hardwood with moderate density and good toughness. It absorbs finishes well for a smooth surface and natural grain appearance.
