Rectangular coffee tables with live edge

Natural beauty and functionality: Rectangular coffee tables with live edge

Coffee tables are an essential piece of furniture in almost every living room. They not only provide a practical surface for drinks, books, and decorations but can also have a significant design impact on the space. In recent years, rectangular coffee tables with live edge have gained popularity, and for good reasons. These tables combine natural beauty and functionality in a unique way. In today's blog article we present three such living room tables.

The aesthetics of live edges

Live edge furniture is characterized by its distinctive irregular edges that reflect the natural course of the tree trunk This gives each piece of furniture a unique and organic aesthetic. The rectangular coffee tables with live edge stand out from conventional, symmetrical tables and bring the warmth and authenticity of nature into your home.

Integration into various interior styles

Rectangular living room tables with live edge are extremely versatile and can be used in various interior styles. They blend seamlessly into rustic, country, or nature-inspired spaces as they emphasize the beauty of nature. At the same time, they can also be used in more modern or industrial settings to create an exciting contrast between the organic wood edge and clean lines.

Functionality and design

The rectangular shape of the coffee tables with live edge offers a generous tabletop that provides space for drinks, snacks, magazines, and decorations. The distinctive Design of a live edge table can also serve as a conversation piece in your living room. Guests will inevitably be drawn to the unique aesthetics and craftsmanship that goes into making these tables.

Environmental awareness and sustainability

Another important aspect of live edge coffee tables is their eco-friendliness. Since they are made from natural woods, they help reduce the demand for synthetic materials. Choosing a live edge coffee table from GERKEN Wohndesign means opting for particularly sustainable solid wood tables, as we primarily use recycled wood and only a few series consist of sustainably sourced fruit trees.

Three unique solid wood tables with live edge

Deep Island

With this coffee table made of Old wood the term „sustainability“ takes on a whole new meaning. The solid tabletop of the „Deep Island“ with live edge is made of glued solid wood planks with an incredible thickness of about 6 to 8 cm. The solid wood planks (13. ), table frame made of raw steel) were painstakingly glued together and hand-brushed to highlight the beautiful structure of the wood. Traces of the previous use of the solid beams were adorned with wooden dowels and wooden inlays in meticulous work. An additional design element of the „Deep Island“ series is the glass inlays that allow a view into the interior of the tabletop. Finally, the tabletop received a protective layer of high-quality furniture wax from the Clou. brand. The table frame in the shape of a crescent moon is made of stainless steel or raw steel and was also handcrafted.

Model example: Coffee table „Deep Island“ with a stainless steel table frame „Crescent Moon“ and glass
9. 300 x 100 cm, height 78 cm (Other sizes available for immediate delivery) approx. 120 x 80 x 42 cm, thickness of the tabletop approx. 8.5 cm
Materials: Recycled old wood (teak), table frame in crescent moon shape made of Stainless steel, glass inlays
Surface: The wood surface is lightly brushed and waxed to highlight the wood structure

Wild Landscape

The sustainable coffee table from the series „Wild Landscape“1. "is an interesting combination of recycled wood in conjunction with modern elements of stainless steel or raw steel and glass. The solid wood of the tabletop has a thickness of 6 to 8 cm and consists of individually glued solid wood beams 2. with an inner tree edge. The surface of the tabletop features a river flow, reminiscent of a map, created by the use of two glass inlays. The mounted table legs are made of brushed stainless steel or raw steel. The coffee table "Wild Landscape" is handcrafted in every single component. Upon request, the coffee table 3. „Wild Landscape“ can also be made to measure „4. according to your personal needs for you. 5. Coffee table "Wild Landscape".

Model example: 6. approx. 120 × 80 cm, height approx. 40 cm (tabletop thickness 8 cm)„
9. 300 x 100 cm, height 78 cm (Other sizes available for immediate delivery) 7. Recycled
11. Recycled old wood ( 8. with a table frame made of brushed stainless steel and glass inlays Teak wood 9. Smooth brushed surface on structure
Surface: 10. Eos

11. Rectangular coffee tables with tree edge Eos

13. „ is an interesting yet simple combination of recycled teak wood, brushed stainless steel, and a glass inlay. The solid wood top„11. Rectangular coffee tables with tree edge Eos“14. consists of glued solid wood planks, which are firmly screwed to four table legs made of brushed stainless steel or raw steel in industrial design. The tabletop features a small design highlight from a glass inlay. Those who want to create the model series according to their own desired dimensions can easily do so. In our configurator, there is the model Live edge 15. "Eos" to custom dimensions. „16. Coffee table “Eos".

Model example: 17. Length approx. 120 cm, width 80 cm, height approx. 41 cm, thickness of the tabletop 8 cm„
9. 300 x 100 cm, height 78 cm (Other sizes available for immediate delivery) 18. Recycled teak wood with glass and stainless steel
Materials: 19. Unique rectangular coffee tables with tree edge

Unique rectangular coffee tables with live edge

Overall, rectangular coffee tables with live edges offer an ideal combination of beauty, functionality, and sustainability. They are an investment in the design of your living space and contribute to creating a harmonious and nature-oriented ambiance. If you are looking for a piece of furniture that enriches your home while also contributing to environmental protection, you should definitely consider choosing a live edge coffee table.

Are you interested in our extraordinary furnishing ideas, or perhaps in the model series shown here, „Deep Island, Wild Landscape, and Eos“? Then feel free to visit our online shop „Der Tischonkel“, or visit us in our 6000 sqm large furniture exhibition in East Frisia Detern.