More Counter Space While Protecting Your Favorite Books: One-Two Table
We all like books, We all like to read. We all then throw the books back on our tables. An action as simple as this, is the idea behind the One-Two table, designed and implemented by studio ehoeho . Creating more counter space, while effectively tucking your books away emphasizes the relationship between Function and Space. They should never be compromised. The table was a direct result of personal experiences (and frustrations).
With countless tables that became an almost parasitic host of magazines, books, car keys,wine glasses and anything in between, The One-Two re-defines the Coffee Table, making it a conversation piece where one can place their favorite books, magazines or old music records (or even hide laptops) in the vertical spaces. Place your drinks on, or your feet up and enjoy the night! [Photos and information received via e-mail by Endri Hoxha from ehoeho studio]
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5 CommentsCreative Home Desk With an Intriguing Feature: The Homework Table
The original looking Homework Table explores new dimensions in home office design. Envisioned by Tomas Kral for company super-ette, the project was fabricated from aluminum and ash, resulting in a fresh indoor furniture piece. Its size is 1560 x 800 mm, just like that of a common home desk. The minimalist style that it showcases and overall lack of drawers is partially compensated by clever extra storage.
Aside from the traditional flat surface that any desk has, the Homework Table displays an interesting addition: “an aluminum cloth is placed on a wooden table then folded to form a refined extension, a toolbox to store documents, objects, photos…that you need or simply desire to work. The tilted surface enables you to lay down open books and continue reading like with a desk“. How would you comment on this home desk design? Find it as creative as we do?
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Furniture With a Figuratively Beating Heart: Rising Table
By completely renegading the idea of conformity, designer Robert van Embricqs created an elegant table, that breaks the pattern of flat table tops on four legs. The result is a surprising mixture of fluid design that “blends the multifaceted tabletop with the latticework of wooden beams that function as the center of the construct. From there, the table sprouts four wooden beams that hold up the entire construct“.
Rising Table is the consequence of closely studying the transformations which occur in nature, without the participation of men: “This inspired the incision pattern in the flat surface of the wood that resulted into the creation of a latticework of woven wooden beams that make up the center of the table. By emphasizing nature’s logic, a seemingly random collection of wooden beams organically merges to form the figuratively beating heart of the Rising Table“. Find its design original?
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Tour Eiffel Lamp and Taj Mahal Table: Appealing or Tacky?
We are curious about your reactions to these two unusual designs. The Tour Eiffel Lamp and Taj Mahal Table were envisioned by Studio Job and fall into the category of “you either love it or hate it”-designs. Discovered on dezeen, the projects are daring and attention-grabbing. The Taj Mahal table is an upside down version of the Indian landmark, made from patinated and polished bronze.
The Eiffel Tower lamp was also built using bronze and features a lampshade attached to the tower. Designer Job Smeets stated: “While having a summer lunch with Loic and Julien of Carpenters [Workshop Gallery] on the top of Centre Pompidou I had this amazing view of the Tour Eiffel and dreamt about my bohemian life in Paris back in the Nineties. You know, when the world was young and Tour Eiffel was my best friend and close neighbour. Anyway, somewhere between entrée and main the guys commissioned a lamp. One thing led to another!” So- love them or hate them?
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10 Simple Steps To Picking Your Ideal Coffee Table
A living room without a coffee table is a lot like a supermodel without lipstick, undone. Just as lipstick is one detail that can complete a look, so too can the perfect coffee table. Coffee tables serve several purposes; from completing a look, to storage and display they are much needed in a space. The question is which style will work for your room. Should you go with a wood one with chunky legs, metallic with a glass top; should it be round, square or rectangular? The options are endless and at times can be overwhelming. My ten tips will help break down the maze of decisions and steer you in the direction of the perfect coffee table.
Budget
The price points for a coffee table can range from ultra-expensive to very budget friendly, so before you start shopping know what you have to spend on it. Your overall budget should be broken down to into areas such as, accessories, lighting and furniture. The furniture line item includes the sofa, side tables, chairs and coffee table, with a larger portion allocated to the bigger pieces. The good news is that you can bend a little on your budget if you see something you love as long as it does not comprise the quality of the sofa or chairs.
Shape
As you lay out the plan for your living room, think about the best shape for the space. Do you have children or pets? Is it a large room or is it small and narrow? A round or oval coffee table is ideal if you have children or pets. The curved edge means a sharp corner injures no one if one falls or bumps into it. Using a rectangular shape and allowing 30 inches between the television console and the coffee table will give you the right amount of room to walk between the two pieces. A rounded one gives a little more room to walk past, as it will curve away from the television console.
Size
As with shape, you will need to determine the size you need. The height of a coffee table is important. It should be no lower than 1-2 inches from the seat of your couch. The standard height for a table is 16-18 inches and pairs well with a typical sized couch. A higher sofa requires a taller table, one that is 20-21 inches in height. The taller table will also be more convenient if you entertain a lot, as it will be easier for guests to set down a glass or a plate.
Functionality
Another important factor is to know what the primary use will be. Will the table be more decorative, or provide storage? How much storage will be enough? Tables can come with shelves, or drawers to hold everything from kids’ toys to that stash of magazines you will someday read. Regardless if storage is needed, there is still a good chance you will want to be able to place a drink or a plate down without the risk of tipping over. Pick a piece that will hold drinks and snack plates with ease. If décor is more the purpose, you can focus on one with lines and texture in a material you love.
Material
Speaking of materials, coffee tables can come in a wide variety too. There are industrial ones in metal. Materials such as glass combined with either brass or steel offer a more sophisticated look. Whether it is oak, maple, cherry or walnut, wood has its own feel to it. Oak and maple are on the more casual side with walnut and cherry having a more formal look. Consider using Lucite, it will make your table appear to be floating in the room and it offers up a more modern appeal.
Style
Formal, informal, modern or vintage; these are all styles to be considered when purchasing your coffee table. If you favor a contemporary look, choose a sleek metal table with a glass top. If country casual is more your speed, a rustic oak table would be perfect. Pick a round table with wood turned legs for a romantic feel. There are many styles to choose from, just use the decorating scheme of the room as your guide.
Scale
Let me stress the importance of scale. Every piece in your room should be the appropriate scale. For example, a heavy clunky overstuffed comfortable couch paired with a dainty coffee table found in your grandmother’s attic is not the right scale. Pair an overstuffed couch with a large table instead. The two pieces, being of equal weight and size, will be more in scale with each other. It is best to pair the dainty coffee table with a smaller more delicate loveseat or settee. Scale is simply about the size and visual weight of objects in a room being comparable.
Alternatives
Sometimes thinking outside the box allows you to find the perfect coffee table that perhaps is not a table at all. Old steamer trunks, cedar chests and ottomans are fabulous alternatives to the typical coffee table. Each option offers its own eclectic appeal. Ottomans for instance can be made of leather or beautiful fabrics that will add some additional visual interest and texture to the room. They can also serve as a place to put your feet up without concern for the tabletop. They will work well in any high traffic family room that gets a lot of use. Often trunks were the only way immigrants brought their lives from the old world to the new. If you are lucky, you may have inherited an old streamer trunk to use nostalgically in your family room creating an interesting conversation piece.
Small Groupings
Who says you need use only one table? Try a collection of tables. For an interesting look place two sets of identical nesting tables next to each other and pull out each table to expand the surface area while staggering the table tops too. If your space is wide and you have not found a table you like, place two tables next to each other and create one larger table. . Another option is to curate several garden stools and use them as a sofa table solution. They come in a variety of colors and patterns that would be perfect in a bright sunny living room.
Shopping
Now that you have decided on a budget, determined your style, functionality, size and material it is time to shop. That is the best part about decorating, right? You can shop the high-end department stores, you can cruise the flea markets or wander the antique the dealers. Just remember to bring with you the measurements of the room, the space available in front of the sofa, the height of the sofa and images of other furnishings. These will help you to pick something that is to scale, matching in style and perfect for your room.
Finding the perfect coffee table may take some effort and thoughtful consideration but it does not have to be an overwhelming task. Now armed with these tips, searching for the ideal table can be fun and inspirational. Enjoy the search whether it is for a Lucite table or one that will have your guests talking, you will find the perfect piece for your space. More helpful hints can be found here too.
Are there other tips to consider when picking out a coffee table?
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STIGA Pure – Table Tennis Paddles
Who wouldn’t want to play a round of table tennis with these awesome paddles?!
“The focus and idea was to appeal a younger target group to table tennis, since it has been a conservative sport in its look and appearance for years.”
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Form Follows Function Table by Daan Mulder
Dutch designer Daan Mulder has created a table, which is part of his Form Follows Function series. We featured the Form Follows Function sofa back in December – here.
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Description from Daan Mulder:
This table is part of the Form Follows Function line. It is an object without loose parts. By laminating multiple layers of wood the top is thin and strong. The table is finished with oak veneer and painted in an ultra matt lacquer.
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Practical Reclaimed Wood Mixtape Coffee Table
Gone are the days when mixtapes made our hearts skip a beat – especially if the person you love spent their time choosing the best songs for you. Now, helping us remember simpler times, designer Jeff Skierka came up with this interesting Mixtape Table – a coffee table made out of reclaimed maple, walnut and lucite ( transparent thermoplastic acrylic resin). Protected by a plexiglass tabletop and supported by three simple transparent stands, the Mixtape Coffee Table is the result of the designer’s “obsession” – it has been on his mind for 5 years. Uniquely showcasing carefully considered details, the table is a 12:1 scaled replica of a cassette tape – a first prototype that will be transformed into a CNC-cut piece of furniture with a glass tabletop to be displayed in any residence. It can even be reversed to (dis)play either side A or side B. All we need now is a huge pen to manually rewind it.
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Transparent Graph Table For Bold Office Spaces
Consisting of a clear glass tabletop resting on a folded glass stand, the Graph Table is bold enough to stand out between similar furniture pieces. Belgian designer Xavier Lust collaborated with Italian furniture manufacturers FIAM to create this stunning desk displaying its curved 19 mm thick glass shape that filters each setting it lands in. Secured by polished stainless steel ties that create a visual anchor in reality with their rounded shape, the fluid glass desk lends elegance to its surrounding space. According to its creator, the table boasts a dynamic and simple shape, two important qualities in modern furniture design: “The fast lines of this desk seem to originate from a quick sketch, an impulsive gesture or the analytic curves of a chart. With elegant fluid lines and an immaterial yet equilibrated lightness, Graph affixes it’s signature stamp.” Pair it up with a sleek chair and enjoy a sophisticated office display.
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Elegantly Crafted Folding Table From Royal Botania
Part of the Taboela Collection, this beautifully crafted table is perfect for any type of space – small or large, indoor or outdoor. Its defining feature is a mixture of simple and effective design and versatility. Just imagine yourself wanting to have breakfast in the garden – this table easily unfolds to allow you to enjoy a meal in the presence of your beloved greenery and folds up again for easy storage. A steel frame supports the tabletop made out of teak wood and an X-shaped base that folds down ensures the table is stable and comfortable. If unexpected guests show up, you can have two or three tables like this one ready to be adjoined for an enjoyable meal either indoors or outdoors. Designed by Royal Botania, the Taboela Table found on DecoeStilo is available in white, black, gray and the wood version you can see in the photos.
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