The Marble Side Table
Both tops are real marble. CB2's Almera pairs cleaner stone with a heavier frame for $649; Target's Threshold Studio McGee table is $150, the veining varies piece to piece — and it adds a lower shelf the original doesn't have.
| The Name: CB2 Almera White Marble Side Table | The Alternative: Threshold Studio McGee Metal & Marble Side Table | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $649 | $150 |
| You save | — | $499 (77%) |
| Top | Real marble; cleaner stone selection and edge finishing | Real Carrara marble; veining varies piece to piece |
| Frame | Heavier-gauge | Lighter dark bronze; can wobble slightly on uneven floors |
| Storage | No lower shelf | Lower shelf included |
Prices checked by hand on October 22, 2026 at Target and CB2; prices move with sales — confirm before you buy.
Our verdict: the alternative wins. Real marble either way, and the Target table adds a shelf CB2 doesn't offer. Choose the Almera if you want the heavier frame and pickier stone selection — especially if you catch it on sale.
Where the money goes
- The stone: both are real marble. CB2's selection and edge finishing are cleaner; Target's veining varies piece to piece, so pick yours in store if you can.
- The frame: CB2's is heavier-gauge; the Target frame is lighter and can wobble slightly on uneven floors.
- The bonus: the Target table's lower shelf — storage the $649 original simply doesn't have. And honestly: when CB2 sales drop the Almera toward $449, the gap narrows.
See the alternative at Target See the original at CB2
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