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Will This Coffee Table Work in our Space?

12 years ago
Hey, quick question for those who have a second to weigh in. We’re in the market for a coffee table, but because we have a lot of natural wood finishes in our open layout sitting room/dining room as it is, we’ve shifted our search to non-traditional materials and spotted the attached zinc top coffee table. Few questions before we purchase (we’ll have to purchase today to get their 25% off discount).
•First, our sofa (attached, but in a different material) is 87” wide. The coffee table is 65” wide, but it’s thin (20” deep), which works in a sense because our space is sort of small. My concern is that the coffee table breaks from the 2/3rds the length of sofa rule of thumb. I guess my question is, should we be concerned, or do you think the open frame base design and thinness of it will help to balance it out?
•Second, has anyone had experience with zinc-faced furniture, is it difficult to maintain?
•Third, will the coffee table work in our room (sitting room chairs attached). Also attaching a pic of our adjoining dining room for reference. Thanks.

Comments (39)

  • 12 years ago
    Ah, and links to the coffee table that we're considering purchasing and the sofa that's in the process of being built. Thanks.

    http://www.wisteria.com/Trellis-Coffee-Table/productinfo/W9016/
    http://www.arhaus.com/furniture/living-room-furniture/sofas/preston-tufted-sofa/
  • 12 years ago
    no thoughts?
  • 12 years ago
    bump
  • 12 years ago
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    I like the table, but it seems a bit too chunky to me with the more refined sofa and chairs (though it goes quite well with the dining room furniture). Not sure if it would work or not. I'll be interested to see what others think.
  • 12 years ago
    Nice table, but maybe too linear in design for the furniture, and the cool colors. Maybe go for something in warm tones of wood, and more traditional?
  • 12 years ago
    I'm with Brenda, I like the table but it's a bit too "industrial" with the style of the sofa and elegant chairs. It reminds me of a bridge trellis. I think something similar, but with some curves would look better.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Table would certainly add style variety to your space. But I agree with Tex on hesitation with this piece in the mix you've shown. The couch's clean, but softly curved lines are inviting and comfortable. Angularity of the table might be a bit jarring in contrast.

    I like the idea of a darker wood coffee table, to pick up the piping and leg color from the new couch, and give the cream upholstery something to stand out against. The washed wood table base seems a bit too blendy in front of the similarly-colored couch upholstery.

    I don't think the zinc top would be difficult to maintain, although I would expect some natural coloration variety in it. Zinc, as you ay know, is commonly used to weatherize steel in the galvanizing process. So picture galvanized pipe, or corrugated panels.

    Have fun! Mark
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Yes, Darzy, industrial is the word - especially for the zinc top.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
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    I say “no”. Something is off here. Your sofa looks so unlike the rest of your choices. And the side chairs???
  • 12 years ago
    wow, interesting...didn't expect the overwhelmingly adverse reaction....all very constructive feedback by the way, so thank you. Like I said in my first post, all of our existing furniture is natural/neutral wood and it starting to kinda blend together. The antiquated base helps to tie in the antiquated dining room table maybe. Hmmm, dunno...starting to rethink. Maybe something oval with a antiquated mirror top. Interested in your added comments. Thanks.
  • 12 years ago
    I actually like the table quite a bit with the furniture in your room. It mixes it up a bit.. Remember if you style your coffee table, people will be drawn to the styling, not so much if that's the perfect coffee table for that space.
  • 12 years ago
    I adore everything you are purchasing. Buy the coffee table, it is cool. I want a zinc topped kitchen table! Was hoping someone knew how sturdy, etc. they were. I was worried about noise but they don't seem to be, I banged some things on one at PB and it seemed fine. :))
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    i like the table also in the fact that it is a little different from the rest of the furniture. i think the zinc top pulls some of the colors of the chairs and the upholstery nail heads of the sofa. i like that it is not a "heavy" looking piece which can intimidate a smaller space. if you add a nice colorful rug, i think it will really make the table stand out in your space, as you can see through the table at all angles. as far as color of the table, you said your couch is a different color than the stock image, and from what i can tell on their website, most of their other colors are darker, so i do not see a problem with the table blending into the couch. as far as zinc goes, it is a soft metal and will dent and scratch, which ads to the character of it in my opinion. this might be a little better info about zinc: http://www.zinccountertops.net/zinccountertopQuestions.htm
    good luck!
  • 12 years ago
    so what did you decide gdwright? ... did you purchase the cocktail table?
  • 12 years ago
    I didn't even realize the table was called a trellis when I said it reminded me of a bridge trellis. Apparently, that was the intent! Did you get it? It's not a total No-No for me, just something else could be perfect.
  • 12 years ago
    I love the contrast between the sofa and the coffee table! It keeps the sofa from being too formal and brings a masculine touch! I think the zink top is gorgeous and will age well, becoming a unique piece! Go for it!
  • 12 years ago
    We did buy...30% off. Heading out to look at a few furniture warehouses in Farmville, VA next weekend. If we spot something we prefer over the Trellis, we'll cancel our order (currently out of stock until the 15th so we have time). Thanks everyone for your comments. I'll stop by again when we got something in.
  • 12 years ago
    Quick update, our new sofa came in (need some accent pillows) yesterday and I'm thinking the coffee table we chose might just work after all. We're just excited and wanted to share....will check back when the coffee table is in.
  • 12 years ago
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  • 12 years ago
    Oh and the pillows we've ordered coordinate with the zinc top and should help to tie the room together.
  • 12 years ago
    I didn't see this discussion until now but so glad you ordered the coffee table. I think it will be great! Great choices in furniture!!!
  • 12 years ago
    where did you order your accent pillows, gdwright07 ? And also, I like your chairs. I also want to keep a neutral tone to my livingroom with pops of colours with pillows and art.
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    Maybe it's already been discussed (I didn't read it all) but I love the way the coffee table base mimics the dining room chair backs (along with two of your pillow choices).
  • 12 years ago
    Hadley Mist, Arden Mist, and Jardin Mist pillows...there's a number of sites that offer them. Thanks for your comments. We were thinking that the muted red you see in the floral pillow above could be our secondary (10% if you will) accent color...splashes here and there to make the room pop.
  • 12 years ago
    The sofa is amazing ,the pillows too! But this table in this color and style.....
  • 12 years ago
    Thanks Ann, and that's exactly what you would see as you look past the dining room into the sitting room. These comments have us even more excited that we've made the right furniture and color choices. Fingers crossed for coffee table.
  • 12 years ago
    I don't think I'd use that as a coffee table. Instead, I'd use is as a bench in my entryway or if no entryway, at the base of my bed to hold my bedspread. http://smallhouseunderabigsky.
  • 12 years ago
    I agree with Donna Allgaier-Lamberti. (Table would be a wonderful entryway bench)
  • 12 years ago
    Hey everyone, back with an update. It's been a while and I wanted to share our progress with you. Few pics, first of our sitting room as-is. Second, the sitting chairs we purchased (without nail heads). We sent back our previous chairs due to quality issues. Third, the fabric we selected for our chairs. Getting closer to having a finished great room. Thanks for all the feedback thus far, it's been really helpful in nailing down our selections.
  • 12 years ago
    What coffee table did you end up with?
  • 12 years ago
    The round guy pictured above :)
  • 12 years ago
    Oh, I thought you had decided on the large x base one. I still love that coffee table. Are you happy with the round one? When do your new chairs come in?
  • 12 years ago
    Actually did decide on the large x base one...didn't work out. 10 long weeks for the chairs.
  • 12 years ago
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    Very nice but per your photo, could you move the right lamp shade (if you are facing sofa) around a bit so that the seam of the shade is in the back against the wall? That little stuff drives me crazy, sorry!
  • 12 years ago
    Um...okay, I'll get right on that for you
  • 12 years ago
    Been a while since I've posted...thought I'd update. Still looking for the right sitting area rug in addition to artwork and mirrors, but it's coming along nicely if I do say so myself. Thanks for the helpful advice.
  • 12 years ago
    Very nice!
  • 12 years ago
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    It is coming along beautifully;) Have you entertained the idea of using a sisal rug? Keeping it clean. simple and yet casually elegant?
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