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If you are like many people, you remember the out-sized, clunky coffee table that resided in your parent’s or grandparent’s home. These unimaginably heavy pieces featured drawers everywhere and were blown up with odds and ends which ranged from TV manual guides to playing cards and all else in between. It is no wonder many people believe that the weight of these old coffee tables had more to do with all the stuff they housed rather than the actual chassis itself.

Today, coffee tables couldn’t be more different. They are not only airy but ultra light and portable, with open spaces and modish designs that could sometimes pass for art work. Whether you are looking for a place to elevate and rest your feet after a tiresome day, or simply a modish piece of furniture to augment some sophistication and a contemporary flair to your living room furniture, trust contemporary coffee tables to deliver.

Wooden coffee tables are still a main component in many modern coffee table designs. Wood as we all know it ages very well with time and is very easy to maintain and clean. However, the wood finishes today vary to some extent from those of the past. Today, the old cherry and mahogany finishes that formed the better part of coffee tables have been replaced by dark concentrated espressos and clean, pastel natural finishes.

Glass coffee tables which started becoming popular during the 80s are another common material for modern coffee tables. A glass top allows the table base to be well accentuated and in most cases to be the main point of focus of the table. Sadly, they are yet to invent a type of glass that doesn’t show fingerprints and dust, hence these attractive works of art will need cleaning every so often.

While standard square and rectangle designs are still very common, some eccentric and inventive styles of coffee tables have hit the market lately. Asymmetrical shapes, and coffee tables that come with interchangeable sectional parts, are few of the many styles and designs available in the market.

Glass coffee tables have a distinct advantage over other types of tables like wood coffee tables or coffee tables made of marble or granite. The glass coffee tables would easily suit any kind of décor or interior design themes, whether they are traditional or modern. The glass coffee tables would easily blend with any kind of theme and you only have to select a coffee table with the right color to match the theme. Glass coffee tables with colorful swirls are also available to add more liveliness to the room. As centerpieces of living room furniture, the glass coffee tables would add a new dimension to the room, which could not be easily achieved by other types of tables.

The modern glass coffee tables are made out of tempered glass and are quite sturdy. Hence, they would be quite a safe and long-lasting piece of furniture in your living room. Still, if you wish to have variety, then most of the coffee tables manufacturers offer them in two varieties. The first one is coffee tables made completely out of glass. The other type would combine the glass construction with another material, such as wood or metal. A coffee table made completely would generally provide a modern feel, even though it could also blend well with traditional interior design themes.

However, even the so-called all glass coffee tables might sometimes contain hardware like metal in the legs to provide strength and support to the glass coffee tables. Still, the use of such materials would be kept to the minimum, so that the focus would be extensively on glass. These types of tables are highly popular nowadays. The other type of glass coffee tables that combines a metal like wrought iron could be contemporary centerpieces of attraction, if selected with care. Glass coffee tables with wooden legs would fit much better with interior designs that are either based on Victorian, Mission, and other traditional themes.

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Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to update your home with both a modern style and a classic look? When thinking about the furniture selection for you next home update, the Coralyn Living Room Collection has the perfect blend of modern lines with a classic design.

Inspired by the art-deco period, the Coralyn offers appealing design and craftsmanship in every detail. The warm sable finish pairs itself with fresh, clean lines that will continue to bring style into your home for many years to come.

Made from select hardwoods and walnut and zenrabo veneers, the Coralyn pieces are made from sustainedly harvested woods, to ensure quality in the hands of the consumers without an expense to the environment.

The Coralyn offers many different options to match any decoration scheme. Six different tables, two consoles, and a floor mirror, make the Coralyn the perfect ensemble collection.

Eco-Furniture.com also carries individual pieces from every set such as coffee tables, console tables, and other living room pieces. Eco-Furniture.com offers the very best in quality living room furniture and environmental friendliness. Eco savvy and economically savvy should go hand-in-hand, and Eco-Furniture.com strives to make that possible.

Executive Occasional Living Room Furniture

The Executive Occasional Living Room Furniture shines with sophistication and richness. The items in this collection are functional yet elegantly beautiful. They are crafted out of only the finest select hardwoods and come in warm rosewood and walnut veneers and silver hardware. The collection looks professional but still comfortable enough to fit into any living room.

The Madison Sofa Table, the Madison Cocktail Table and the Madison Lamp Table all have one shelf. Another common feature in all the Madison Tables is a slight curve to the table legs, bringing soft beauty to the simple structures. The Grand Central lamp table has a polished edge glass top and one wooden shelf, and the design is unique and contemporary.

A living room is never complete with an entertainment console, and the Riverside Entertainment Console serves this role well. Each of the two doors has an adjustable wooden shelf behind it. Two adjustable glass shelves are found in the center portion of the console, and a light and grommets are available for electrical cords.

The Riverside Entertainment Hutch has three drawers, perfect in size for the storing of new CDs or old-fashioned vinyl albums. There are 9 shelves, 3 of which are adjustable so as to maneuver around a sound system, and also have grommets.

The Columbus Circle Console has four faux leather doors, and it is small but roomy. There are 5 adjustable shelves and grommets, which make this small structure very versatile.

The Tribeca Pass-Through Bookcase has four push-through drawers and 5 adjustable shelves. The bookcase is made of clean cut lines but still manages to allow plenty of room for experimentation and variety.

The Executive Occasional Collection comes with a warranty from the item manufacturer against any material defects and workmanship that may be realized for one year. All items are made from sustainable harvested wood, causing as little damage as possible to the environment as a whole.

You can find this exquisite collection and other living room furniture at Eco-Furniture.com.

Shin Coffee Table

This simple living room coffee table with its oriental conception evokes a tranquil environment that is prevalent throughout the Shin collection. The dark oak finish that compliments the unassuming curvature of the design creates a modest yet elegant addition to your living room. The two side tables sold as a single set with the Shin coffee table enables a combination to fit in comfortably to any living room with ease. Yet at the same time offer manifest sophistication and grace that would exceed what is expected of center piece.

The knock-down construction enables uncomplicated and simple assembly. The coffee table is 54 inches long and 24 inches wide and at a height of 14 inches it allows comfort and ease that all coffee tables should offer. Each of the side tables are elegantly designed at a length of 26 inches, a width of 20 inches and are of a convenient height of 20 inches. The coffee table weighing in at 52 pounds is effortlessly transported or maneuvered it to any position or location you desire. The same goes for the side tables which clock in at 40 pounds each.

This product is manufactured using hardwood solids as raw materials and is topped off with a finish of oak veneers that allow an elegantly simple aura to scatter around it, and the raw materials used in this product are sustainably produced.