With its brown wooden frame and clear glass top, this second-hand coffee table adds a contemporary touch while allowing light to flow through. Its understated design makes it equally suitable in front of a sofa or in the center of a living room, elegantly accommodating books, a vase, or a cup. The combination of wood and glass creates a measured contrast, easy to pair with an interior featuring natural materials or more graphic seating. Topped with a bouquet of fresh flowers and a few beautiful books, it creates a refined ensemble. Like all vintage furniture, it bears the marks of its past: a few traces of time.
Length: 65 cm
Width: 65 cm
Height: 38 cm
A brief history of the coffee table
Unlike dining tables, the coffee table only truly emerged at the beginning of the 20th century as living rooms evolved to offer more comfort and relaxation. Its deliberately low structure, designed to align with the seat of armchairs, draws inspiration from Oriental tea tables and 19th-century coffee stands. Referred to as a "living room table" or "cocktail table," it is defined by its generous top supported by a short, sturdy base.
