Sofa Tables

Modern and contemporary sofa tables utilize current style trends, such as stainless-steel legs, chrome finishes, and durable top surfaces. The idea is to create a long-lasting piece that withstands the test of time. These types of sofa tables may be heavier than traditional ones because the materials are more solid and sturdy, which means they hold heavier items when you want to decorate.

Traditional-style sofa tables usually have a lot of wood in them with one leg at each corner. Legs contain carved elements and curves, while wooden tops could feature inlaid designs of goldtone or deep red that blend well with stained wood. Traditional pieces typically feature dark brown, grey, white, or distressed finishes.

Transitional sofa tables combine traditional and modern elements, and they form a transition point from one style to another in your living room. For example, stainless steel legs may match elements on a table lamp, while a stained wood surface goes with a wooden frame on a piece of artwork hanging on the wall above the sofa table. The design elements of a transitional sofa table can also meld with whatever styles are inherent in the table itself.

Industrial-style sofa tables come from metal frames with metal or wood tops. These aren't shiny metal frames, though. They are distressed or worn-looking as if they belong in someone's workshop, welding area, factory, or mechanic's garage. Industrial sofa tables are generally heavier because of the metal, and there are plenty of industrial-style lamps, photo frames, and sculptures that go well with this type of decorating scheme.

Rustic, farmhouse, or cottage sofa tables take wood to a high art form. Distressed wood looks grey, and you might find an ecofriendly piece made from driftwood or reclaimed wood. Natural-looking surfaces have light stains to bring out the inner beauty of wood, while some stain patterns emphasize knots, crevices, or nicks. These types of sofa tables fit nicely next to wood paneling or trophies on the wall while adding a sense of nature to your living room.

The dimensions of sofa tables are vital to how they fit into your room's overall decor. Heights range from 2-1/2 to 4 feet tall, with lengths around 3 to 5 feet, which mimic the height and length of your sofa. Sofa tables are usually 6 to 10 inches wide because they are long and skinny to fit into narrow spaces.

Legs come in a variety of options for sofa tables, including flared, strutted, and straight. Flared legs angle out from the sides, much like mid-century modern designs, to distribute weight better. Strutted legs are connected to each other with a piece of wood or metal halfway down to the floor or towards the bottom for additional support. Straight legs simply go up and down from the top to the floor, much like traditional pieces.

Colors of sofa tables remain conservative so they blend well with other elements. White, grey, brown, and black hues are the most common. White sofa tables can contrast darker walls or match a carpet. Grey and brown transition from lighter elements to darker ones. A black sofa table may stand out if it's the only black item in the room.

Most sofa tables have a rectangular shape because they run the entire width of your furniture. Rectangles are long and skinny, which is why they fit into narrow spaces. Oval shapes work well when you don't want someone accidentally poking themselves with a sharp corner because they feature rounded edges.

The styles of sofa tables often determine the materials that go in them. Metal and glass sofa tables weigh more and can carry more weight, while wooden varieties might be lighter and hold just a few smaller decorative pieces. Acrylic sofa tables blend the best of both worlds with sturdy material throughout while staying lighter in weight. Acrylic also offers a transparent palette for decorating.