HAY’s DLM Table: the “Don’t Leave Me” side table built around a handle

A side table with a clear idea

HAY’s DLM table is one of those designs that explains itself at first glance: a compact round top, three legs, and a handle you can actually use. The name—“Don’t Leave Me,” abbreviated to DLM—frames it as a table meant to follow daily life rather than anchor it. For the full listing, see the Product page.

Where it sits inside HAY

HAY’s furniture often treats “everyday movement” as a design constraint: objects should shift easily between work, lounge, and bedroom without looking temporary. DLM fits that approach by turning portability into a visible feature rather than a hidden convenience, and it has remained a reference point in HAY’s small-table lineup. HAY

Design intent and authorship

The table is credited to Copenhagen-based designer Thomas Bentzen, who describes DLM as a small mobile table for everyday essentials. The “carry-me” handle isn’t an accessory—it’s the concept—supported by a tripod stance that keeps the object stable while staying visually light. Thomas Bentzen Herman Miller

How it behaves in a room

DLM reads like a tray lifted onto legs, which makes it feel natural next to a sofa arm, at bedside, or pulled up to a chair for a laptop-and-coffee moment. The slanted legs widen the footprint subtly, helping the piece feel planted even as it’s moved frequently. HAY produces it in two sizes; in practice, both work best when you want a “spot” rather than a statement table.

Installation story

A customer noted their DLM table arrived on December 1, 2025, in black—an easy-to-place finish that emphasizes the silhouette of the handle and legs. The photos show the table used exactly as intended: positioned, lifted, and re-positioned without fuss as the room’s needs change.

Best settings for DLM

This is a good match for small apartments, flexible living rooms, and hybrid work-from-home setups—anywhere a surface needs to travel. It also suits calmer interiors where the form can read cleanly, but it’s equally at home amid busier rooms where utility matters most. Think of it less as “extra furniture” and more as a movable punctuation mark you’ll keep within reach.

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