“Colors often come way too late in the development of a design,” says Pauline Deltour of her multihued side table. “For once I wanted to invert the process.” The Parisian designer’s Bloc takes form as a plywood box with contrasting high-pressure laminate finishes and black dowel feet. (Optional castor wheels available, inquire at A+R.) Hidden inside are 1 or 2 drawers with a soft-open mechanism, disguised by the color-blocked surfaces. In 3 sizes, the highly versatile piece adds playfulness and a graphic punch to any interior.