Essential Crate
A lightweight dog crate and a side table all in one
Versatile security and style - a lightweight, modern crate with our slimmest profile yet. The Essential Crate brings Fable’s signature design DNA to a durable, pet-safe, and accessible form. Thoughtfully crafted for comfort and style, it doubles as a sleek side table while creating a calm, den-like space for your pet to rest and recharge. With generous airflow, easy-to-clean materials, and a timeless look, the Essential Crate delivers on practical beauty you and your pet will love.
Important safety information: Crate is not suitable for dogs with heads measuring within +/- 3 inches of the corresponding crate window size (listed below) to avoid choking risk.
Bed sold separately.
Shipping: This product is currently available for pre-order. Estimated shipping date is early February 2026. Please see “Shipping Information” below for current estimated shipping dates.
Please note: Product images are digital renderings and the final product may vary slightly in appearance.
Includes 1 year limited warranty.
Be advised that the Crate is not recommended for dogs with severe chewing tendencies or dogs with heads measuring within +/- 3 inches of the corresponding crate window size (listed below) to avoid choking risk.
To make sure your dog adapts well to their new crate, we recommend monitoring your pet closely during the first few days (particularly in the case of very young dogs).
S SIZING
– External: 24" deep x 18" wide x 19.9" high
– Internal: 17.7" wide x 18" high
– Crate windows: 2" x 2"
Made from reinforced food-safe polypropylene
Designed in USA, made in China
NOTE: This is a pre-order product and delivery timeline is not guaranteed
Please see estimated shipping dates below. Crates are delivered in the order they are purchased, secure yours now to ensure the earliest delivery.
Please email help@fablepets.com if you have questions.
S Essential Crate Available for pre-order. Ships early 2026.
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Inviting someone back to her place was a big step for the Dog. It was a sacred spot, one she’d made cozy in all the right ways. What if someone else unfluffed her bed? Or, worse, threw off the vibes?
Sliding gate that can be closed or opened and stored discreetly within crate.
Windows to optimize fresh air flow.
Crafted from sturdy, pet-safe materials
Seamlessly fits within your home decor as a side table.
Frequently asked questions
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The essential crate is a pre-order item. Expected delivery is early February, 2026 and we will update customers as we have additional information on delivery timing.
Customers will receive an email with tracking information once their crate has been fulfilled and shipped.
Crates are delivered in the order they are purchased, secure yours now to ensure the earliest delivery.
Please email help@fablepets.com if you have questions.
This Limited Warranty covers any defects in material or workmanship under normal use during the Warranty Period. During the Warranty Period, Fable will replace, at no charge, products or parts of the Crate that prove defective because of improper material or workmanship, under normal use and maintenance.
The Warranty Period for the Crate purchased from Fable is one (1) year from the date of purchase. A replacement Crate or part assumes the remaining warranty of the original item or one year from the date of replacement, whichever is longer.
What does this limited warranty not cover?
This Limited Warranty does not cover any problem that is caused by: conditions, malfunctions or damage not resulting from defects in material or workmanship.
To obtain warranty service, you must first contact us to determine the problem and the most appropriate solution for you. You can reach our support team via email at help@fablepets.com. Please include your order number and photos of the defect.
We are unable to accept crate returns as we have no way of receiving large/furniture return shipments. However, we can cancel orders for a full refund prior to shipment. Before purchasing a Crate, it is important you ensure the Crate is a good fit for your dog’s size and behavior, as our Crate may not work for every dog. Please email us at help@fablepets.com if you have any questions about the Crate.
If your dog enjoys a cozy spot of its own to relax in, it’d be a great fit! If your dog is a bit more rambunctious, a known chewer, and/or fearful of being crated - it may not be the best option for them.
If your dog demonstrates serious chewing/destructive tendencies, particularly with furniture, our crate may not be the best option for you.
It should only take you about 20 minutes or so to assemble the Crate. An allen wrench, screws, and instruction manual will be provided.
Yes, the Crate can be disassembled by reversing the assembly instructions.
No, we do not currently offer a training partition for the Crate.
A clean, damp cloth should be sufficient for regular cleaning. For more serious messes, animal-safe cleaning solutions can be used according to directions.
Please note all crates are final sale and we do not accept returns. Please be sure to measure the dimensions before purchasing.
We highly recommend measuring your dog to ensure you purchase the correct size. As dogs come in all shapes and sizes, we do not provide crate size recommendations based on weight. Full detail on crate dimensions by size can be found above in the "size and materials" sections. We recommend purchasing a crate large enough for your dog to have room to comfortably stand up, turn around and lay down.
Important safety information The crate is not suitable for dogs with heads measuring +/- ~3 inches of the crate window size (see size guide in the "size and materials" section) to avoid choking risk.
One of the benefits of our signature Crate is that it is much quieter than most metal crates. However, the latch makes some noise when opening and closing. If your dog is highly sensitive to sound, they might be startled when the latch is opened and closed.
No, crates can never be fully escape-proof, and if your dog is especially guileful, they may be able to sneak out. Because our crate is non-refundable, we advise not ordering if you think your dog may be a natural escape artist.