A room or space is incomplete without a coffee table to place drinks or hold items such as magazines or remote controls.
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A black coffee table is eye-catching and complements any other decor in a room in spite of its colour. Learn more about this dynamic piece of furniture below, including its popular uses, types, designs, how to style the table, and a couple of easy maintenance tips.
Functionality and Practicality of Black Coffee Tables
Apart from the primary use of a coffee table, the convenience of placing common items on it, is it of any use? Yes, coffee tables can serve you and your home in different ways. Let's take a look.
Extra Storage
Some of our black coffee tables have drawers or shelves that offer storage space for items you want to keep out of sight.
Entertaining Guests
Create a welcoming environment for your guests with a black coffee table for holding drinks and some snacks. Let the guests sit around the coffee table and feel at home.
Board Games
Coffee tables provide excellent ways for children and adults to play board games like Scrabble.
Aesthetic Appeal
Our black coffee tables are beautiful and immediately add visual appeal to any space they enter. Coffee tables also allow the display of other decorative decor on its surface.
Temporary Desk
It's crucial to have a workspace, whether you're bringing some work from the office or a freelancer working remotely.
Turn your coffee table into a functional desk and get productive while enjoying the comfort of your home and couch. It is perfect for the use of laptops. There is enough space to accommodate paperwork, keeping your desk organized.
If you find an adjustable coffee table, you can raise or lower it to the ideal height, preventing your eyes and back from strain.
Discover a Wide and Unique Range of Black Coffee Tables
Choosing the right coffee table for your house is the main objective. We try to achieve that by providing you with all the necessary information. We have black coffee tables of various sizes, shapes, and types to meet customer preferences.
Types of Black Coffee Tables
Some of the black coffee tables at vidaXL are wooden, while others are metallic, and others are made of engineered wood. We also have black glass, fibreglass, and concrete coffee tables. All the materials we use are high quality, sturdy, and durable.
Size
The larger the seating area, the more the freedom to choose any size of a table, but the smaller the seating area, the more the options become limited. The recommendation is usually to get a coffee table about two-thirds the length of your sofa. It ensures the coffee table fits into your space and doesn't obstruct movement.
Shapes
When it comes to the shape and type of your coffee table, consider the ones that match your space's layout and overall style. The different types of black coffee tables include:
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Rectangular tables: These tables go well with larger sofas or ones with straight, clean lines.
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Square tables: They go well with large sofas.
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Round tables: They go well with smaller or curved sofas.
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Oval tables: They go well with smaller sofas.
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Nesting tables - A set of tables that differ in size but can be placed one over another.
Versatility
Adaptability and versatility in coffee tables are great features worth pointing out. You need a coffee table that can adapt to various needs and occasions. Opt for nesting tables or ones with adjustable height for improved functionality and versatility.
Functionality and Flow
The coffee table’s placement and size should allow seamless movement around it. Ensure there is enough space for walking, comfortable seating, and extra space for other pieces of furniture. Let the coffee table enhance the flow of your house while offering access to drinks, snacks, and other items.
Sleek and Sophisticated Designs of Black Coffee Tables
Modern black coffee tables come in various sleek and sophisticated designs to suit the needs of different clients.
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Minimalistic: At vidaXL, we have black coffee tables with simple finishes and a few embellishments to satisfy our minimalist customers.
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Industrial: An industrial black coffee table combines style and utility, usually combining solid wood for its surface and metal for its legs.
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Glamorous Elegance: Elevate your space with an elegant black coffee table highlighting metallic accents, mirror surfaces, and intricate details.
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Rustic Charm: Make a statement with a black rustic coffee table built with reclaimed wood and displaying distressed finishes.
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Eclectic Mix: This design combines modern pieces with vintage finds, creating a mix of style and materials.
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Artistic: We also have black coffee tables with more decorations and artistry. These are for our customers who want more elements to their coffee tables.
Modern Black Coffee Tables
How to Style a Modern Black Coffee Table
Sometimes, the coffee table alone cannot take your living room game to the next level. You can add some personality to your coffee table by styling it with different elements. Here are some creative ideas.
Maintain Balance
Get rid of the knick-knacks that clutter your coffee table and ruin its aesthetics. Larger items can also render your table cumbersome and heavy. The best thing is to maintain balance by varying the scale of items and grouping like objects.
Home Plants
Indoor plants bring vibrancy and life into your space. Get any plant of your choice, place it on your black coffee table, and see how your space transforms.
Mats and Coasters
Mats and coasters protect coffee tables from marks that arise from hot drinks condensing on their surface. They are also used as decor to style up tables. Find ones with beautiful patterns and designs to match your taste.
Books and More Books
Books are great to style coffee tables with. You can use an individual book or group a few together to help fill space and add height.
Contrast Colors
Go for decor that plays off your black coffee table. We recommend crisp white and metallic items.
Make Seasonal Changes
As the centre of all living room affairs, the black coffee table provides the perfect place to swap seasonal decorative objects. For instance, spring with some fresh tulips secure in a vase is a match made in heaven. In summer, bring in the beach vibes by placing a sea conch on a pile of books.
Use a Tray
You can use a tray to decorate your black coffee table. It incorporates texture and colour and can also hold other items.
Stack Items of Different Heights
When every item on your coffee table is of the same height, nothing really catches the eye. So, we encourage varying heights of decorative objects on your coffee table.
How to Clean and Maintain a Modern Coffee Table
A clean coffee table can give the impression that a house is clean, even though it may not be the case. Essentially, an untidy and ill-maintained coffee table can destroy the visual appeal of your home.
Let us take you through some tips to ensure your coffee table remains clean and fresh.
Avoid Harsh Cleaners
Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaning products that ruin table surfaces; use safer, non-abrasive ones. Remember always to follow the cleaning recommendations of the manufacturer.
Use Protective Mats and Coasters
Mats and coasters protect your coffee table against heat marks, water rings, and scratches. You need to be careful with hot items like pans and coffee mugs.
Routine Cleaning
It is necessary to clean your black coffee table regularly to prevent the accumulation of spills and dust on the surface. Use a damp cloth to wipe away the debris and dust particles, then a dry cloth to prevent water marks.
Use a Decorative Tray
Use a tray to organize all your accessories in one place, making the coffee table appear neat and organized.
Use Felt Pads
Place felt pads under trays and all items on the black coffee table to prevent scratching the table’s surface.
Get Set!
The time has come to take home your modern black coffee table. The ideas on this page should enable you to make a decision on a favourite coffee table.
If not, we will still help you come to a decision by reaching us at our help centre. We provide answers to frequently asked questions, plus more valuable resources.
Check out our black coffee tables in different styles and sizes so you can find an appropriate one for your needs.