Why are coffee tables made of solid wood so popular?
One thing is quite certain,… Why is a design coffee table more than just a table they are more than just ordinary pieces of furniture that serve as a place for the remote control and a magazine. On the contrary,… solid wood coffee tables are also an important part of your very personal living experience, making your time at home significantly more pleasant. When it comes to choosing the right Coffee table one, models made of solid wood are becoming increasingly popular. It can be said that the era of the Scandinavian coffee table made of cardboard has come to an end in many furnishing concepts. We are returning to living quality with expressive furniture that beautifies life at home.
The beauty of solid wood
Living room tables made of solid wood from our house are traditionally crafted furniture that combines solid wood, steel, and glass successfully. Our focus is on a timeless and thus value-retaining design, and on the natural beauty of the wood. Here are some reasons from our customers why these tables are so sought after:
1. Unmistakable unique pieces: Every piece of wood is unique, and this is reflected in the grain of the tabletops. Coffee tables made of solid wood are characterized by individual wood structures and color nuances that give each table a unique personality.
2. Durability: Solid wood is known for its durability and resilience. Well-maintained coffee tables made of solid wood can last for generations. We know that some of our tables have already been passed down to the next generation.
3. Timeless design: Coffee tables made of solid wood are timeless and fit various furnishing styles,… as long as they do not conform to any current trend. Whether you prefer a rustic, modern, Scandinavian, or traditional look, a wooden table always fits and can be easily integrated with existing living concepts.
Coffee tables made of solid wood | An excerpt from our portfolio
The coffee table FUSION, solid wood with organic shaping
If you are currently looking for an extraordinary coffee table, the coffee table FUSION could be of interest to you. The table is made from old solid wood beams from old houses and bridges on the islands Bali and Java. The solid wood beams have been painstakingly processed by hand and glued together. As a small design highlight, there is a glass insert made with a freehand cut from the tabletop, allowing a view into the wood. The coffee table stands on a table base in the shape of a crescent moon made of brushed stainless steel or optionally in raw steel in industrial design and was also handcrafted. Matching the coffee table FUSION, you will find in the category Dining table FUSION the suitable counterpart for your dining room.
Model example: coffee table FUSION
9. 300 x 100 cm, height 78 cm (Other sizes available for immediate delivery) Coffee table with organic shape, approx. length 125 cm, width approx. 88-95 cm, height approx. 40 cm. Thickness of the tabletop approx. 8 cm
11. Recycled old wood ( Recycled solid wood (teak) from old houses and bridges, table base „Half Moon“ made of brushed steel, glass insert
Square coffee table DEEP ISLAND, solid wood with a clear line
In the coffee table DEEP ISLAND made of reclaimed wood, the term sustainability takes on a completely new meaning. The solid tabletop consists of glued solid wood beams with an extraordinary thickness of about 6 to 8 cm. The solid wood beams made of reclaimed wood were handcrafted and then glued together. Traces of the previous use of the solid beams were decorated in traditional carpentry with wooden dowels and wooden inserts. An additional design element of the DEEP ISLAND is a centrally integrated glass insert that allows a view into the interior of the tabletop. To match this solid wood coffee table, we also offer the dining table DEEP ISLAND Both variants can also be custom-made upon request, giving you the opportunity to perfectly design your home,… of course at no extra charge.
Model example: Coffee table DEEP ISLAND with a table frame made of stainless steel „Half 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: Solid wood (recycled teak), table frame in half-moon shape made of stainless steel, glass insert
Surface: The wood surface is lightly brushed and waxed to highlight the wood structure
Coffee tables made of solid wood from GERKEN Wohndesign
If you are looking for a stylish and durable coffee table, you should consider the timeless beauty of solid wood. This piece of furniture will not only beautify your living space but also contribute to improving your quality of life.
Are you interested in our unique solid wood tables, or perhaps in the model series FUSION and DEEP ISLAND shown here? Then feel free to check out our online shop „Der Tischonkel“ or visit us in our 6000 sqm furniture store in East Frisia (Detern).
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