Dimensions of a Large Wooden Coffee Table
Tips for buying a coffee
table
Large
wooden coffee tables go well with big sofas and look wonderful in rooms that
are larger than normal. These tables however can be placed even in bedrooms to
place sculptures or family photos and are usually created with sleek lines or
the antiques ones with carvings. Although coffee tables are available in
contemporary or classical designs, the one you chose for your room or home
depends on its style while the dimensions of the table must suit the living
room arrangement.
Types
and Dimensions
The
more popular type of large wooden coffee tables are generally made of mahogany,
pinewood or oak with the tops coming in glass or marble available in the
traditional square, round or rectangular shapes. The larger ones have
dimensions of 840mm wide, 280mm high and 40mm deep and are large enough to hold
a full tray of coffee as well as magazines and newspapers. Some of the much
larger wooden coffee tables can be used even as a cabinet or side table and has
the capacity to hold a number of items.
Shapes
and Styles
Of
all the large wood coffee tables, the rectangular is by far the most popular
especially since it matches the dimensions of most living rooms and lends a
special ambiance to it. Tables made of oak veneer are also very popular with
the nest of three tables made of wood not only looks good but does a great job
in maximizing space in any room.
The
designs of these large tables can be as traditional wooden or contemporary with
a tempered glass top rectangular in shape and legs crafted in the cross over
design. The modern designs also have extensions that lead from the legs for the
purpose of placing magazines or plants to suit the décor and personality of a
contemporary living room.
Some
Examples
A
large table that is great to look at and well made is the Leighton Barclay
square table with overall dimensions of 20"H, 40"W and 40"D, constructed
with rustic cherry veneers and hardwood and has four drawers and a wood framed
woven cane shelf, or the William Sheppee Rajah Coffee table in walnut finish
and acacia wood constructed with dimensions of 18"H, 53"W and
29"D. Both are perfect for a large room or living space.
Advantages
The
advantage of the large wooden coffee table is that it can be used not only as a
decorative piece of furniture that lends sophistication and elegance to a room
but can also be used to play cards, board games or for kids to use as a study
table and as a centerpiece to hold snacks and nibbles when friends and
relatives gather for a cozy, intimate evening. If this large coffee table comes
in more than one level, so much the better since the extra space can be used to
keep plates, and cutlery for easy reach.
When
looking to buy a coffee table, if you can afford it and providing space is not
a problem, you really should go for a large wooden coffee table which would
turn out to be a worth while investment in the long term, especially if you
ensure that it's made of high quality wood and well crafted by expert
craftsmen.
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