I was ready to drop over $500 on a burl wood table – but then I spotted Shea McGee's design at Target was finally back in stock, and it's just $150

I had my eye on this side table for a week, and now that it's finally back in stock, I can create the on-trend '70s vignette I have been dreaming of

a burl wood end table
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I think I was born in the wrong decade. Just look at my Pinterest boards and you'll come to understand my obsession with 1970s interior design and home decor. But if there is one detail from that groovy decade that I've been dying to get my hands on, it's burl wood decor.

The burl wood trend may have peaked in the mid-70s, but it's been trickling back into style over the past year. Unlucky for me, burl wood decor is usually quite expensive. But since I'm desperate to create that classic '70s look in my home, I was ready to drop a pretty penny for a stunning burl wood side table. That was until I came across this Ogden Burled Wood Table from Shea McGee's Target collection.

This side table is burl wood at its finest. From its knotty details and its swirling wood grain to its stylish, hexagonal shape, this table from Shea's Target range is just what my living room needs. But the best part? It's a fraction of the price of typical burl wood tables, at only $150.

Burl wood side table next to a grey armchair with a gray stone lamp on top

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If your living room is missing an accent table, or maybe your bedroom could use a new and improved side table, this model is your pick. It has enough surface area to hold a lamp, a catchall dish, and a few small trinkets. And with its attractive design, it can be the furnishing that ties a whole room together.

One of the reasons why I love burl wood decor so much is that it's a detail that makes a statement, but doesn't overwhelm a space. This side table is a prime example. Its burl wood detailing invites visual texture into a room, but doesn't feel too busy. Rather than clashing with existing decor, this side table will act as a tasteful complement that adds character to the room.

Aside from my praise, this table is highly rated. Over 80 people have reviewed it, and it holds a 4.6 star rating. 'I absolutely love this table!' one reviewer wrote. 'It is so high quality I can't believe the price.' Other reviewers comment on its chic look, lightweight design, and its styling versatility.

Now, if there's one thing I know about these top-rated furnishings from Target, especially finds from Shea McGee's collection, it's that they can sell out before you know it. This one has been going in and out of stock since it launched. So don't wait if you have fallen for the burl wood comeback, too.

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As a nostalgic nod to interior design trends of the past, burl wood furniture and decor reminds us that what goes around always comes back around. Burl wood's textural elegance and warm tones are details that can make any interior feel classic and timeless.

Devin Toolen
Style Editor

Devin Toolen is a New York-based Style Editor for Homes & Gardens. After achieving her Bachelor’s Degree at Villanova University, Devin moved to Paris, France, to obtain her Master’s Degree at Parsons School of Design. Upon returning to the United States, Devin began working in the media industry with Cosmopolitan Magazine, where she wrote trend-driven fashion stories and assisted on set for many photoshoots, and later Livingetc, where she wrote interior design stories and assisted with the magazine’s social media pages. She has an appreciation for every aspect of personal style – from the clothes we wear to the design of our homes. In her spare time, Devin enjoys embroidery and antique shopping in the city.

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