This second-hand pine and glass coffee table combines a light presence with a contemporary look, ideal for a bright living room. Its oval glass top reveals the wooden shelf below, while the light-stained pine adds a warm touch to the overall design. The clean lines of this piece pair easily with a linen sofa, a textured rug, or a few carefully chosen decorative objects. It readily accommodates art books, a candle, and a low vase, while keeping the top visually uncluttered. On light parquet flooring, it can also hold a serving tray and a bouquet of dried flowers to create a refined living room corner.
Length: 114 cm
Width: 80 cm
Height: 39 cm
Glass thickness: 9 mm
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.
