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Peel is a coffee table design with different layers

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Coffee tables and side tables have become more than just furniture to place your coffee cup or book on. People expect them to not just be meticulously designed but to also have more purposes than just be a simple table. There are a lot of good designs out there already but there’s always room for more of course. There are also concept designs out there just waiting to be crafted into actual furniture that people can buy and place in their living rooms.

Designer: Deniz Aktay

The Peel all-around coffee table design is something that I, for one, will want to have by my couch. The name is pretty obvious once you see the design as it is like a banana being peeled. Of course, it uses wood and not any fruit. He designed it using three plywood sheets but put together using a triangular outline. Originally, they have the same height but then they are bent at different levels so you get a table with different layers for different purposes.

The final design of the coffee table does look like a piece of wood being peeled open. So now, you’ll be able to place different items at different levels. Your coffee cup or cocktail can be placed at the tallest part for easier access. You can also place your phone at a lower level so it will not be easy to go for it when you’re supposed to be reading a book or talking to someone and not scrolling through your phone. The other level can be for some decorations or ornaments.

Because the plywood are peeled, then you get a solid triangular wood element in the middle. This not only gives your coffee table a stable center but you also get a storage area for your magazines or books. So your side table gets several purposes and you also get a nice-looking piece of furniture to adorn your living space.

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Topographic 3D objects make use of ocean plastic waste

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Charles Birshaw Topographic Coffee Table Details

Charles Birshaw is slowly becoming known for his impressive designs. He has a knack for coming up with new creations transformed from waste into desirable art. They don’t just appear as art but also with unique functions.

The last pair we featured was the modular mule that can be transformed into a clog. Again, the Modular Mule explores the boundaries of design. This time around, the designer introduces two new products: a coffee table and a 3D art decor.

Designer: Charles Birshaw

Charles Birshaw Topographic Coffee Table Details

The Topographic Coffee Table is made of ocean plastic. It is another product of material innovation and the designer’s desire to explore boundaries of design. The latest collection from Birshaw is the ‘Topopgraphics Objects’ series made from ocean plastic.

The London-based industrial designer aims to make lifestyle products that are more environment-friendly. Birshaw said, “The project stemmed from my current notion and thought process of seamlessly integrating materials that we particularly need to find a use for into lifestyle products. As opposed to the traditional design strategy to use less of a substance we need to avoid entirely.”

Charles Birshaw Topographic Coffee Table Concept

For the Topographic Coffee Table, the designer used Topographic maps as inspiration and basis for his art. Topographic models have been made to serve as a base for a table. It’s like having a diorama of a mountain or a place and having them displayed in the living room.

Another 3D model is also available, but it’s more of a wall-hung piece of the famous Mount Fuji. This one is also made of ocean plastic but now with a marble effect. The coffee table also has a similar effect, but you can’t really appreciate it up close.

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Charles Birshaw Topographic Coffee Table Sample

Two versions of the coffee tables are imagined and made. One table uses compression molded ocean plastic while the other takes advantage of the cast-ground plastic mixture. These products result from waste plastic separated according to colors and then melted to mold and create blocks. The blocks are then used to make the topographic models using a CNC milling machine. The final product is then enclosed or covered in glass.

Charles Birshaw Topographic Coffee Table Renders

The designer Charles Birshaw continues to experiment with this topographic 3D art. The Mount Fuji wall hung shows us how recycled ocean plastic can be transformed into something beautiful. The 3D art wall art and coffee table can be considered functional sculptures because of their form and function. One serves as a beautiful and one-of-a-kind decor. The table is a furniture piece that supports your other stuff at home and is usually placed in the middle of a living room.

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This wood and metal coffee table tries to gather people around in an odd way

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For today’s younger generation, the term “coffee table” might make them think of tables at coffee shops and cafes, but the real coffee tables aren’t exactly the kind you might see in these busy places. Sure, you can drink coffee off of it, perhaps in an even more relaxed and leisurely atmosphere than at Starbucks, but the coffee table’s low and wide form is commonly found as the centerpiece of a living area, often in front of a sofa. This concept, however, turns those conventions on their head and imagines a coffee table that gathers people around not just for conversations but perhaps also for work, just like they would at a cafe.

Designer: Ricardo Sá

The origins of the coffee table are steeped in mystery and hearsay, with different versions hailing from different decades, most of them from the late 1800s of the Victorian era. The one common element among all the stories is that the tables were closer to the ground, almost similar to Japanese-style tables. Over the decades, this has become the DNA of coffee tables, along with the association with books (hence the term “coffee table books”) and magazines. All in all, these specialized tables try to evoke feelings of relaxed reading, idle chatter, and leisurely drinking, definitely activities you’d associate with work.

This “Circus” coffee table concept, in contrast, is true to its name. It’s designed to bring people together in a more active and almost chaotic way. It’s taller than most coffee tables, tall enough to be a regular desk. In fact, it can even be used as one and has features designed to accommodate working on it.

The table’s jumble of shapes and materials is almost chaotic, just like a circus. You have a predominantly wooden table with metal components that add functionality to the table. The large circular hole in the middle turns the disc into a donut and reveals two triangular shapes that form the legs of the table. Instead of a solid cylindrical base, the table has metal bars and doors on opposite sides, creating further contrasts in terms of design.

Those aren’t just for show, though, with the bars serving as slots for books that you’d typically find on a coffee table. The solid panels, on the other hand, are doors for storage, as well as a way for charging cables to go through without dangling from the edges of the table. It creates a natural cable management system that doesn’t make it difficult to just unplug and go at a moment’s notice.

This coffee table is definitely not your regular coffee table, designed to be the center of attraction, both visually as well as practically. Although probably impractical in setups where a wide cough is involved, it can become the centerpiece of smaller living spaces that need both a coffee table as well as a working table. It can definitely bring people together, whether it’s for collaborating at work or for a friendly drink of coffee.

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Candy-designed coffee table is perfect for your sweet tooth

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Whoever invented candy (apparently the Egyptians according to Google) has the gratitude of sweet-tooths forever. There are tons of options, brands, and flavors out there and as long as you eat them in moderation, you should be good. I still have a fondness (sometimes too much) for these sweets but since medically I have to regulate eating them, I can only stare at them from a distance most of the time now. A table with candy wrappers is a sight for sore eyes but may also be too much of a temptation for me.

Designer: ServedSweett

The Original Candy Coffee Table is exactly as it sounds, a table that is designed with actual candy. I thought it was just candy wrappers at first but it looks like the design includes “actual” candy. Of course they’re not real, real, more like decorations but based on actual candy. The table is made from resin with a the top smooth as glass. The edges are not perfectly smooth and there may also be some bubbles inside the resin but it does look like a sweet wonderland when you see it.

What also makes this unique is that each creation is handmade and unique as what candy is placed inside depends on the stock availability. Customers can also make requests as to the “theme” of the candies like if you prefer to just have pastel colors or if you want it to have lollipops predominantly. Since it is handmade, it takes around 3-4 weeks to make and delivery after that may be a couple of weeks later.

The table is pretty huge as well, 44 inches long, 22 inches wide, 19 inches tall, with the top about 1.5 inches thick. When delivered to the customer, the base will have to be assembled by drilling screws into it. It seems to be pretty heavy and sturdy but the designer doesn’t advise for you to sit on it. And I would prefer to look at the table anyway rather than to sit on it. When you move the table, the candy actually moves and you’ll hear it.

This is definitely something that looks like it would fit right into a playroom but if you’re a known candy lover, it will also fit in your living room. Of course, things like these, especially since it’s handmade, costs a lot but maybe if you have the budget for it, it would be worth it.

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This reversible table concept is a coffee table and side table in one

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If you’ve ever found yourself needing a coffee table or a side table from time to time but only have room for one, this concept might be your thing. At least, if you’re willing to put in some work.

Space isn’t always easy to come by these days, even less so space-saving furniture. Many people try to buy modular furniture they can take apart or combine as needed, while others try their hand at multi-functional products that combine two or more features into a single physical space. And then there are those that can change their form as the need requires, performing a different function depending on its configuration or arrangement. That is what this “reversible” design concept tries to achieve, switching between being a coffee table or a side table, depending on your need or mood. It does take a bit of assembly, but that, too, serves its own purpose.

Designer: Chenkai Zhang

Some tables are made to serve any purpose, but there are those that are clearly meant to be one and not the other. Coffee tables have surfaces that are often placed closer to the floor as a home for books, magazines, and coffee or teacups. In contrast, side tables are more on the level of a sitting person but can even sometimes be for standing use. The two are almost like polar opposites as far as height goes, so it might not be easy to imagine how a single table can be both.

“REVERSE” is an attempt to do just that by reusing the same base and same table surface, whether in the form of a coffee table or a side table. The only thing that changes is the middle support structure that determines how high the table can be. Simply reverse its orientation and you can either raise or lower the table, switching between its two functions. The one caveat is that the table’s height seems to be fixed in both situations, with no room for slightly raising or lowering the tabletop.

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All the parts of the REVERSE table are removable, held together by screws designed like faucet handles. Not only does this make it easier to turn the screws, but it also gives the table a unique visual flair. Where other tables would try hard to hide those screws, the reverse is true for REVERSE, flaunting the gold-plated parts that contrast with the deep black of the tubular legs. The wooden top also creates this contrast with its light maple color, which is a close match to those screws.

This does mean that switching between the two modes of the table takes a bit of work, unscrewing and rearranging the parts, which could take more than just a few minutes. Owners are unlikely to switch between a coffee table and a side table that often anyway, but at least the option is available to them when they need it. At the same time, this reduces the packaging space it requires since you can take the table apart before transporting it.

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Candy Filled Resin Coffee Table Is One Sweet Piece of Furniture

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Been looking all over for the perfect coffee table to compliment your candy-themed living room? Well, look no further, my eccentric friend, because Etsy seller ServedSweett has created the $1,697 Original Candy Coffee Table Ⓒ. I don’t know about you, but I feel like I need like ten cavities filled just looking at it. Although it probably would be handy to have around in the event of the apocalypse since you could always chisel some candy out for a snack.

Each 44″L x 22″W x 19″ H coffee table is made of candy-filled resin approximately 1.5″ thick, with whatever candy is available at the time of your order. Or you can even suggest specific candy or a particular color palette. But you can suggest the addition of beef jerky? I’m still awaiting the response to my email.

Willy Wonka would be proud. Or maybe disappointed there isn’t any Wonka brand candy in the table. And even if there was Wonka brand candy in the table, he would probably be proud you used his brand but disappointed you didn’t eat the candy and made a table out of it instead. He’s a complicated man. One who yelled at me for trying to take a bite out of his hand to see if he’s made of chocolate. He’s not, just to be clear.

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Coffee table designs that prove why this furniture is trending

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I personally think a good coffee table can really light up a room. It instantly draws attention and sets the theme for the entire living room. Once a stunning coffee table has been set, you can start building the rest of the space around it – a comfy sofa, cute side tables, exquisite lighting, elegant decorative pieces, they are all brought together by the right coffee table. And even coffee tables are getting more innovative and unique by the day! From a coffee table that holds an electric fireplace to a coffee table that doubles up as a cat home for your pet – we have a whole range of interesting and exciting coffee table designs for you! These are sure to bind your whole living room together, creating a coherent and aesthetic space.

1. The Cloth Coffee Table

Characterized by its curved bookstand that works as the table’s centerpiece, the Cloth coffee table’s curvy personality is echoed throughout its build. The bookstand also finds a balance between boldness and elegance, offering a weighty centerpiece that helps ground the coffee table, without dominating the available tablespace. Featuring softly bold elements like an undulating table edge that mimics the look of a live edge, the Cloth coffee table keeps a dynamic profile without dominating the room.

2. Hearth

Max Burton is seeking to return to modern households with a coffee table appropriately named “Hearth.” At first glance, it looks like a stylish but normal table with a black tabletop and a shuttered base. Even in this dormant state, it already functions as a beautiful centerpiece for people to gather, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Twist that tabletop clockwise like a giant dial, and the slanted fins at the base open up, revealing the electric heater inside.

3. The Threefold

The modular furniture brings to the users a lounger they can lay back on with support, or it can instantly transform into a low stool for the aged who cannot sit cross-legged on the ground. And when you want to keep your food or a board game you’re carrying along, the Threefold can become a sturdy table. A perfect companion for picnics and camping, the Threefold construction is supported by stretchers and is safe and secure to use. The Threefold prototype they have perfected is made from laminated neoprene with a layer of light plywood sandwiched in between.

4. Zhang’s LEGO Coffee Table

Yusong Zhang built a coffee table using around 10,000 LEGO bricks! He put the table together without using glue or screws. The colorful table is two feet tall and four feet long. It’s an intriguing piece with white blocks on the outside., and red, yellow, and green blocks as you move inwards. “I always had [a] love for Lego as a toy, but wanted to challenge myself to build something truly functional without sacrificing the aesthetic and creativity that’s rooted in Lego designs,” said Zhang.

5. The Levels Table

Designed by Deniz Aktay (@dezin_design), the Levels table features numerous intricate layers of plywood, each positioned one above the other, allowing you to store books, magazines, and documents in between them! The top surface functions as a table, with one of its edges serving as a little cutout nook to store your other knick-knacks in! The table will have you mesmerized with its multiple levels of storage.

6. Miu

Miu is a minimal and elegant coffee table, that would fit perfectly into your living room, functioning not only as a stunning centerpiece but as a comfy nook for your cat. Something about Miu almost reminds me of a mushroom! A circular wooden platform serves as the tabletop, whereas the lower body is bulbous in shape and a warm chocolate brown in color. The bulbous body is hollow from within, with a little kitty-sized entrance. Your pet can easily enter the table, and snuggle up inside.

7. The & Chair

Much like its name, the chair actually mimics the ‘&’ sign, which also represents its multifunctional nature. Based on how it’s placed, and its position – the furniture piece can function as a coffee table, high stool, and a low stool or bench. Pretty ingenious, no? When placed upright and vertically, the & Chair functions as a high stool, that could make an interesting bar stool! When placed horizontally – it can function either as a coffee table or low stool, depending on which side it is placed upon. When used as a coffee table, the & Chair provides ample storage space to place your magazines, books, and other personal belongings.

8. The Mubic Table

Clean lines and rotating legs – these are the fundamentals on which the Mubic table performs its magic – transforming from a coffee table to a 2, 4, and even 6 people dining table without disassembling it. Transforming your furniture should not be like putting together a complicated puzzle box; rather, it should involve an intuitive process that just makes sense. The table legs have been joined with a custom-designed part, which Katalin says was the most challenging aspect in designing the table. This part allows the legs to rotate in different directions while retaining the stability of the design.

9. The Cat Chair

The Cat Chair is a hexagonal piece of furniture where your cat can rest and also explore. Made from pinewood and a high-density sponge, the Cat Chair features a small lower compartment with cubby holes on each side of the stool for cats to slink in and out of as they choose. The lower compartment allows room for the cat to hide away and relax in isolation, while the stool’s sponge cushion provides an open space for the cat to lounge or even sunbathe. Cats can weave in and out of the Cat Chair cubby holes or rest atop its sponge cushion. When owners want to join their cats on the floors, the sponge cushion can be removed to become a floor pad.

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Designed by Deniz Aktay (@dezin_design), the Propeller coffee table consists of three symmetrical semicircles connected together in a seamless manner. The semicircles have been crafted from wood, and they sturdily support a glass tabletop. The intriguing furniture design is a sculptural and geometrically unique take on the conventional coffee tables we’ve grown so accustomed to.

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This ‘Unstable’ Table uses a nifty center-of-gravity trick to make it an attention-seeking accent furniture piece!

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Talk about putting the Table in Unstable, eh?

The Pet Table, named for its odd, almost pet-like stance (it does look like an abstract dog sitting with that curved back, no?) relies on a neat optical illusion to appear as visually interesting as it does. You see, most tables come with the standard 3 or 4 legs, or a flat, wide base that makes them look like they’ve got enough stability to not tip over. The Pet Table, on the other hand, has a wide base, but also has a tabletop surface that rests outside the base’s vertical footprint. If you’ve studied basic physics in school, the one rule to stability is to have your product’s center of gravity as low as possible, and within the product’s base. The Pet Table, however, visually seems like it disobeys that cardinal rule. Just looking at the image above makes me wonder if it’s going to tip over the minute I rest my cup of tea on it. It’s that visual trickery and tension that makes the Pet Table so interesting.

The reality, however, is that the Pet Table’s visual trickery is just that… visual trickery.

The Pet Table has two tricks up its sleeve – form, and color. The product’s unstable form comes from the fact that it comprises two identical elements oriented in a way that gives the table one flat base and another unstable curved base. The fact that the curved form has a darker or more dominating color than the earthy wooden form tricks your eyes even more. However, its stability lies within the way it’s constructed. The element with the curved base and flat tabletop surface is, in fact, hollow on the inside, while the other form is made from solid wood. This firmly puts the table’s CG (center of gravity) well within the limits of equilibrium… and aside from actually sitting on top of the Pet Table, nothing should really topple it over. Especially given the fact that the tabletop is a rather small circular surface that’s big enough for a few books, a phone, and maybe a vase or a mug of coffee/tea.

The Pet Table’s visual trickery is fun, but from a purely utilitarian perspective, it doesn’t really contribute to the table’s design. That seemingly unstable form is just artistic, and truth be told, creates a few small limitations. For starters, the table needs to be exceptionally heavy to actually be very stable, which makes it difficult to carry or shift around. Considering its relatively large form factor, it also has a really small tabletop surface – imagine a ‘normal’ rectangular coffee table the same size and you’d immediately double the countertop space. However, design isn’t just about function, it’s about expression too, and the Pet Table scores big points in the latter department!

Designer: Deniz Aktay

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This multifunctional coffee table transforms into a sitting bench and more furniture to save you space!

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Saving space in tiny homes should be considered a sport. Finding the right furniture and storage organizers can take a while, but the wait is always worth it once the right pieces come along. One way to save space is by choosing multifunctional furniture like the & Chair from Taiwan-based designer Shin Chen, a piece of furniture that blends storage into a coffee table that doubles as a high stool and bench.

Inspired by the shape of the ampersand, & Chair flows into a natural shape, handmade from a collection of sustainable materials like felt and ash wood. & Chair can be positioned in different placements to change its use‒from upright to horizontal, the & Chair changes function as it changes position. When placed upright, the & Chair morphs into a standing coat rack with ample drawer storage, where smaller items like magazines and umbrellas can be stored. Then, users can bring the & Chair down, allowing it to work as a coffee table with storage space made available through a slot-and-rack system, where magazines and coffee table books can be kept. The & Chair can also always work as a bench when placed horizontally, making for an inviting entryway sitting bench where you can tie your shoes or a more discreet seating area for overflow in the living room.

Modeled after the ampersand, the & Chair’s name is symbolic for its multifunctionality, bringing out its chameleonic personality. Designed from warm, natural wood, the & Chair enhances each living space with a hint of abstract Scandinavian design marked by its wooden structure and unique shape that changes with each of its different uses.

Designer: Shin Chen

The & Chair functions as a coffee table, storage organizer, and sitting bench, making it an ideal piece of multifunctional furniture for small living spaces.

Using a slot-and-rack storage method, magazines and coffee table books can be stored in the & Chair when its placed horizontally on the floor.

When positioned upright, the & Chair can work as standing coat rack.

Moving from upright to horizontal, the position of the & Chair defines its use.

The & Chair is hand constructed from sustainable building material is felt and ash wood.

Korean BBQ Coffee Table: For Proper TV Dinners

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Because nothing says ‘Honey, I’m home!’ like the delicious smell of sizzling bulgogi wafting from the living room, this is the Korean BBQ coffee table sold by woojuCorporation on Etsy. The table costs $650, has a removable grill and collapsable legs for slimline storage, and is quickly going to become my new favorite piece of home furniture.

The tables measure approximately 47″ x 30″ x 13″ and come in nine different finishes to match any home decor. The grill itself is powered by an easily replaceable bottle of butane. Of course, with no overhead exhaust hood, you can expect your living room to smell like cooked meat for several days after dinner.

I lived just a few blocks from Los Angeles’s Koreatown neighborhood for almost a decade, so I’m no stranger to all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ. I miss it. Will this coffee table help satisfy my longing? I hope so. I also hope I don’t accidentally melt a TV remote or unwittingly cook my heels in the process.

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