How To Find The Best Coffee Table For You
Very popular in the tea gardens of the Ottoman Empire, coffee tables are now quite common. A low table generally located in the living room as a place to stand a cup of coffee, magazines, books and other similar items, coffee tables were iconic of the 1920’s. They increased in popularity after the First World War, becoming a normal part of many matching furniture sets. Nowadays, this item is often sold by itself and comes in many traditional and unorthodox varieties.
After the First World War, coffee tables became a standard piece of matching furniture sets. Since that time, however, coffee tables have once again become stand alone items and have taken on many shapes, sizes, and styles.
The other furniture you have in the living room dictates the type of coffee table you should get. If you are more traditional, there is no dearth of tables to choose from. If you already have wood furniture, you will probably want to get a wooden coffee table. A glass table top sitting on a brass or gilded base is another traditional look. Upholstered ottomans are extremely popular now since they can serve multiple purposes including: acting as a coffee table or a low seat to pull near to the fire.
Many bohemian people create their own traditional style table from found or recycled materials such as a beautiful wrought iron gate, an old wooden front door, or old wooden floor boards. If you desire a more modern look, you’ll have no lack of choices. Cubes made from wood, leather, metal, or plexiglass are presently growing in popularity. Other materials like stone and ceramics create a very trendy and urbane. Or you could always go for the classic like the Noguchi Coffee Table.
Tips On Choosing A Coffee Table 1. The right size coffee table will leave at least 15 inches between it and the sofa. 2. If you are unsure between two sizes, too big is better than too small. 3. Modern coffee tables can be as low as 11 inches, but they are usually a standard 16 inches high. 4. A glass top or a delicate surface like a walnut veneer is inadvisable if you suspect that people will be placing their feet on the table – wooden or upholstered tables would be better. 5. Small living rooms call for glass topped coffee tables in order to allow the light through and open up the space. Additionally, it will highlight the nice flooring that exists beneath it. 6. If your sofa’s legs are covered by a skirt, a ‘leggy’ coffee table will compliment it well. 7. If your sofa has legs that are visible, a ‘block’ table will enhance the look of the room. 8. Ideally, the table and the seat of the sofa should ideally be the same height. 9. A vase of flowers, a beautiful glass bowl, a wooden bowl filled with pebbles or a stack of witty coffee table books are all examples of singular, decorative pieces that can make your coffee table look good. 10. To ensure your coffee table remains clutter free, place a basket or bin nearby to deposit what would otherwise be table clutter. When you have the time you can organize your bin, all the while the coffee table has remained clutter free!
David loves writing about coffee tables, as well as restaurant furniture. Check out his sites at: Trunk Coffee Table and Used Restaurant Furniture.
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