It's great to sprinkle in some of the past along with cool designs from the present. The picture here shows an occasional table by Interior Crafts manufactured in the 1960s. The table features a small round glass top atop a white wooden pedestal in symmetrical wave shapes. The wave cutouts remind me of shapes we still see today in contemporary design since a "curve" is such a departure from the typical box-like 90 degree angle. A piece such as this would run $400-$1,000 from a mid century furniture store. Measurements: 36" w x 29.5" h.
Function Works makes the best of the Tre Multi Function Table with an old world bent wood structure formed from a contoured sheet of wood. This cool little table has many uses as a magazine rack, lap top computer desk, dinner tv tray, a coffee table and so on. The price of $99 make it perfect for those on a budget especially college students and small space living where size is an issue. Vertical 26"H x 18"W x 15"D Horizontal 15"H x 18"W x 26"D Available Here
I really like classic modern furniture, and the 60's was a great time for some outstanding and innovative designs and bright vibrant colors. Designer Rodolfo Bonetto made his Quattro Quarti 4/4 occasional coffee table set from four identical sections that can be used as an end table, a coffee table and one left over for next to your favorite chair. This versatile and practical table made of injection molded ABS plastic which is extremely durable and can even be stacked on top of each other to create a modular bookcase. 40" Diameter 11.8' H Available Here $1200
The Drake is a classic modern coffee table available at 2Modern. This home décor piece is made by Gus Modern and is designed to fit into any living room style. Pictured in macassar color, Drake also comes in white lacquer and zebrano (sand). Constucted of exotic wood veneer and stainless steel, this piece measures 30d x 30w x 15h (inches). Price: $750. Via.
Featured here are side tables from British furniture maker Established and Sons called Delta. These designs are the creation of Edward Barber and Jay Ogersby. Barber and Ogersby, some times referred to as BarberOgersby, are acclaimed furniture designers having received multiple awards including the Jerrod Prize for the applied arts in 2004. According to them, the Delta is unique due to its triangular design. Their belief is that a triangular design is incredibly flexible, fitting into many places of the home décor. I must agree with their assessment on the flexibility of these tables. I really enjoy the bold colors and picture them making great occasional tables in a contemporary interior design setting. Delta is made of a single cast of composite resin with a hollow center topped a high polish surface. These British side tables come in two heights. The lower height was created for use as coffee tables or nightstands. The taller height version was created for use as a lamp table, occasional table, or a plinth. Available at: Established and Sons.
