Air Side Table vs. Pick Up Side Table: Which Is More Portable?
By Scandinavian Design & Timeless Interiors | Published: 2026-10-25
Category: Comparisons
Compare the portability of the Air sideboard and the Pick Up kitchen tool. Learn which lightweight option suits your small space and daily use needs.
Quick answer
The Pick Up is far more portable due to its single-piece, lightweight design meant for kitchen tasks, while the Air sideboard is a larger furniture piece with woven rattan that balances style and storage but is not intended for frequent moving.
What portability means for each piece
Portability in furniture usually refers to weight, ease of relocation, and how often you can move it without damage. The Air sideboard and the Pick Up serve different roles in a home, so their portability reflects their intended use.
Trade-off: storage versus grab-and-go
The Air sideboard offers storage and a semi-transparent woven rattan front that suits a living room or entryway. Its size and construction make it a semi-permanent piece. The Pick Up is a universal kitchen tool that moves easily from prep to table to storage, but it lacks the surface area and enclosed storage of a sideboard.
Portability trade-offs
- Pick Up: ultimate grab-and-go: A single, straightforward piece that moves easily between preparation, the table and everyday use. Medium size (26 cm) fits in hand.
- Air sideboard: style with storage: A sideboard or TV bench with woven rattan front. Available in Sideboard Low version, Dark Oak color. Requires floor space and planning to relocate.
- Decision rule: If you need a portable accent surface that you can move room to room, the Pick Up is the clear choice. If you want a statement storage piece that stays put, choose the Air sideboard. Match the piece to how often you plan to rearrange your space.
Product facts at a glance
- Pick Up: Pick Up from Design House Stockholm is a universal kitchen tool for cooking, serving and eating. A single, straightforward piece designed to move easily between preparation, the table and everyday use. This single-piece design means you can pick it up and reposition it instantly without assembly or worry, making it the most portable option for daily tasks.
Pick Up - Air: Air from Design House Stockholm is a sideboard or TV bench with a woven rattan front that creates a semi-transparent look, balancing contemporary and retro character. The woven rattan front adds visual lightness but the piece is a full sideboard, so moving it requires planning and is not something you do daily.
Air
Which one fits your home?
Best for
- Anyone who needs a lightweight, portable surface for cooking, serving, or as a small accent table that can be moved daily.
- Small space dwellers who want a versatile tool that doubles as a side table without committing to a permanent furniture footprint.
Not for
- Those who need enclosed storage or a larger surface for a TV or decorative display. The Pick Up cannot replace a sideboard.
- Anyone looking for a lightweight, frequently movable sideboard. The Air sideboard is designed as a permanent furniture piece.
