This West Elm Outdoor Find Is Perfect For Small Spaces — And It’s Almost 50% Off

A piece of furniture that only does one thing? In this economy? I can help you do better — don’t settle for a single-use piece when you can get one that multitasks. Case in point: the stylish Cami Indoor/Outdoor Ceramic Round Side Table from West Elm, which would make a great addition to your patio or living room entertaining situation this summer. And right now, the ivory version is more than $90 off, making it a real bargain.

This distinctive piece is handmade in Vietnam from 100% earthenware, and hand-glazed with a high-gloss finish. Available in two colorways — sage and ivory — it has an intriguingly angular profile, and you can buy it as an individual piece or set of two.

Its neutral tone and unassuming height should help it blend well with many different aesthetics. The ivory version is more uniform in color, while the sage version boasts a more obviously handmade natural drip pattern that’s sure to invite at least one, “Ooh, where did you find this?” from guests.

The 13-inch diameter and 17.7-inch height in particular make this piece a real multipurpose hero for small spaces. Use it on the patio as a side table for coffee, cocktails, snacks, or whatever else you may be offering at your next outdoor hangout; if you’re working with a balcony instead of a yard, it’s also the perfect place for a potted plant.

Indoors, it can be a resting place for mugs, magazines, coffee-table books, cut flowers, or the remote. And if you should ever end up with more guests than chairs at a party, it’s large and strong enough to work as a stool, so no one has to stand around awkwardly, wishing they’d been selfish enough to grab the last seat. All in all, this overachieving little table will add endless flexibility to your indoor or outdoor space — and for not much more than $100 (the ivory color is currently $107.99, down from $199), that’s a pretty good deal.

Buy: Cami Indoor/Outdoor Ceramic Side Table, $107.99