Coffee
tables are long low tables which are generally placed in front of a sofa or
recliner mainly to support decorative pieces, magazines, beverages and other
items. Coffee tables were specifically designed and made in Britain during the
Victorian Era. Today, there's a need for coffee tables in every living space.
It can be used to showcase for your books, to display your decor pieces, and as
a place for family gathering.
Nowadays,
coffee tables are available in unique designs and forms. Need a dining cum coffee table? Don't
have enough space to keep chairs? You can buy a coffee table with specially
crafted stool inserts. Don't have enough space to keep your books? You can now slide
your books in the zigzagging pattern of your coffee table.
Some
of the common types of coffee tables available in the market today include:
Shaker Furniture
Shaker
furniture is a unique type of furniture characterized by tapered legs, clean
lines and minimalist designs. This type of furniture is made using maple or
pine and cherry lumber which is then painted or stained with different colors.
Its simple design allows it to work in any room.
Cottage Coffee Table
Cottage
style coffee tables feature detailing like turned legs and feminine lines.
Distressed finishes are common characteristics of cottage coffee tables. These
types of tables are a wonderful fit for farmhouse, modern as well as casual
rooms.
Industrial Coffee table
Industrial
style coffee tables impart an industrial look and feel to your living space.
These types of coffee tables works well with loft-style living rooms and look
good in softer surroundings.
Mid Century Coffee Table
This
type of furniture dates back to the period between 1950s and 1960s. Mid century
coffee tables feature clean, bent wood or plastic construction. The wood finish
accentuates its natural beauty.
Parsons Coffee Table
This
is a modern rectangular table which features four square legs just as thick as
the flat table top. This type of table was designed in the 1930s. Although the Parsons
coffee table has a simple shape, it can be decorated with different types of
decor pieces to fit different design schemes.
Contemporary Coffee Table
Modern
and contemporary is actually same but contemporary generally means what is
currently popular. Contemporary style coffee tables feature sharp delineated interiors with bold
and bright accents. Metal bases and glass tops are characteristics of a
contemporary coffee table.
Common Table Top Materials
Metal
Metal
coffee tables are extremely popular and are made out of durable metals
including steel, iron, aluminum and other alloys. These tables are easy to
maintain and are mostly complimented with wood or glass tops or a combination
of both.
Wood
Wood
top coffee tables are by far the most common and popular. Wood surface is
highly susceptible to water damage; people generally use coasters and trivets
to protect the wooden surface.
Glass
Glass
tops are also a popular table top material. Glass tops are stain and water
damage proof and add visual space to your living space.
Stone
Stone
or marble top coffee tables give a traditional look to the living space. Sleek
lines and neutral color scheme of stone top makes these coffee tables versatile
and goes with different styles of designs. When placed among minimalist decor,
it gives a vintage look to the entire space.
