Different Coffee Table Styles

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.