This vintage 1970s coffee table captivates with the balance of its smoked glass, black lacquer, and gold brass accents. Its removable glass top reveals meticulous detailing, while the detachable gold brass corners emphasize a graphic, contemporary presence. The legs, extended by a gold brass plate on the inside, add a touch of fine craftsmanship to this secondhand piece. In a living room, it readily welcomes an art book, a low vase, or a bowl, creating a refined ensemble with a light-colored fabric sofa. Topped with a graphic bouquet and placed on a textured rug, it creates a very modern setting.
Length: 60 cm
Width: 60 cm
Height: 38 cm
A brief history of the coffee table
Unlike dining tables, the coffee table did not truly appear until the beginning of the 20th century, with the evolution of living rooms towards more comfort and relaxation. Its structure, intentionally low to align with the seating height of armchairs, was inspired by oriental tea tables and 19th-century coffee stands. Known as a "living room table" or "cocktail table," it is defined by its generous tabletop supported by a short, sturdy base.
