The first look at the Sizzle coffee table by Wendell Castle makes me think about a leaf with three sections on it. First off the grain on top gives the appearance of veins in a leave due to it being a "live" organism. Secondly, the shape in how it is rounded from the coffee table top to the base creates a perception of being real. Sizzle is constructed of wood and comes in many different color and finish options. The picture here highlights a wooden grain. Sizzle even comes in veneer options with bright colors such as red, light blue, yellow, and orange. Product: here.
The Diana series of coffee, side, and occasional tables offer a great array of shapes, sizes, and colors for the modern home. The tables are made from sheet metal that is powder coated for protection and then finished with an assortment of great design colors. I like the different shapes and styles of the Diana series since it lets the home owner determine its purpose. A table could serve as a planter, notebook stand, book stand, lectern, library table, and many more possibilities. These tables come from M2L Collection and can be found here.
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A beautiful cocktail table, or coffee table for you non-drinkers can really be the center focal point for a great looking living room setting. Here are three tables that I think the modern furniture lovers will find interesting. First the "Arc Coffee Table" from Enrico Konig feature rich French Walnut veneers that is balanced on an Ebony base, also available in Zebrano and Macassar Ebony. 15.25"H x 48.75"W x 28.75"D $2775-2975
The Trapezoid Coffee Table by designer Nathan Hunter is reminiscent of the Mid Century design more specifically the Noguchi Table which features a polished wood base and of coarse a trapezoid top. The hand carved base is made from Curly Maple and supports a ½ thick glass top to keep the structure in full view. 16"H x 30"W x 46"L $3250
The Small Toboggan Table may have received its name from the snow sleds that have a similar bent wood shape. This amazing modern coffee table features Blood Wood and Amazaque veneers over laminated birch plywood with a signature by designer Kino Guerin underneath. 13"H x 20"W x 42"L $1750 All of these coffee table are available for mail order shipment here.
DecodeLondon the British furniture and lighting manufacturer have only been around a short time but they are already making a big impression with their innovative designs. They are currently working with some of London's most recognized talent and it shows in their works. Here is the unique "SliceBox" coffee table that is not only attractive it is quite utilitarian with it's four parts which can also be used as side tables. Designed by voonwong&bensonsaw W.800 D.800 H.360mm See the entire DecodeLondon furniture collection here.
Versace Home shows off their classic contemporary looks and quality construction every time they release a new piece of furniture. As you may expect from the name, their attention to detail and ability to side step trendy is a true sign of design longevity. Here are a few of the contemporary coffee tables from the Versace Home collection which by the way would work well with many of their sofas. Versace tastefully combines wood and metal as well as two tone color combinations in a very sleek series of classic styles. See the rest of the Versace Home furniture collection here.
