The coffee table, the ideal complement to your living room

In many households, it sits proudly in the middle of the living room. Practical, designer, atypical and trendy, coffee tables come in a wide range of styles, materials and shapes. Let's take a look at some of today's hottest models!

Wood, always a must

Despite changing fashions and trends over the years, wood is still a material that never leaves interior design. This is particularly true when it comes to coffee tables.

While the Scandinavian trend, very much in evidence in recent years, has encouraged us to turn to light woods such as pine, all shades now find their place in our interiors.

We advise you to choose coffee tables made from quality wood that will last for many years. For a more natural look, opt for the roughest wood possible, as knots and small defects will give a more authentic look, like the CHALET coffee table.

You can also opt for recycled materials, with a spool of industrial wire or an assembly of pallets.

For a completely contemporary look, don't hesitate to choose a bi-material coffee table, combining wood and metal for example, a combination that works every time!

Nesting tables

For some time now, nesting tables have been so popular as coffee tables that many brands have decided to create sets that are lower than usual, so that the trend works with their new use. In twos, threes or even more, nesting tables allow you to modulate your living room as you wish.

At Mobilier de France, you'll find nesting tables such as SATURNE and ECLIPSE.

They can be used, for example, as sofa ends, then as coffee tables when entertaining. Nesting coffee tables are perfect for those who like to adapt their interior to their activities.

Playing with transparency

Glass and Plexiglas are two materials that allow you to play with the transparency of the furniture (see our article on transparent furniture). They offer numerous possibilities in terms of shape, allowing you to opt for a more unusual, designer model. With a glass or Plexiglas coffee table, you can add a touch of originality to your living room, and let the light shine through the furniture to great effect.

Beware, however, that a transparent piece of furniture covered in dust and fingerprints will suddenly look very different. So, if you're not a fan of cleaning, think carefully before you decide.

Dare to contrast

The coffee table can also be an opportunity to add a touch of color to the interior, by opting for a pop-colored front, pastel nesting tables or a completely colorful piece of furniture.

Be careful, however, not to tire of the color over time, and make sure it can evolve with the rest of the decor, otherwise you'll have to opt for a new coffee table again.

Combining business with pleasure

When you've got a small space, little storage space, or a lot of furniture, the coffee table can also offer storage solutions. Drawers, cupboards or even trunks are just some of the options for discreetly storing your junk and giving your coffee table a dual purpose.

However, you should be careful not to favor storage over design, especially in small spaces, as you could easily end up with a coffee table that's too large for the room, creating a "block" effect in the middle of the living room.

What's more, there are coffee tables with a top that can be raised to create a higher surface. This makes them ideal for dining or working on. This type of model is particularly appreciated by those who don't have a dining area, or who don't have enough space to install a desk.

There are also multi-level coffee tables whose shelves can be totally or partially superimposed on one another to create a graphic effect, but which are also very practical as they provide several levels of storage while keeping the top shelf free.

In conclusion, the coffee table is a piece of furniture that offers many possibilities, in terms of shapes, materials and colors.
We also take care to check that the space, configuration and style of other furniture will work with the coffee table we plan to buy. We'll also take the time to consider the cleaning and maintenance that the new piece of furniture will require, to make sure it won't require too much work depending on how it's going to be used.

So, which style do you opt for? See our latest coffee table collections here.