The ubiquity of coffee as a social drink has led to the small tables used in living rooms to be known as coffee tables. Of course a small side table or coffee table lends itself well to many other functions such as the storage of journals or magazines or as a convenient place where an attractive book can be placed for guests to browse while perhaps waiting for their coffee to be prepared. Coffee is widely used today as a beverage used socially in meetings or after meals. Of course we all know coffee’s stimulant effects and often take a cup of coffee when tired. Coffee is said to have been first discovered in the Far East in early medieval times when a goat-herd noticed that his goats became unusually lively after nibbling berries from a particular bush. The seed at the center of these berries is what we now know as the coffee "bean". Nowadays central and south America and the Caribbean have become the most important coffee-producing region in the world.
Traditional coffee tables encompass a number of styles and designs for indoors and out. Some are classic and linear with Mission traits while others are tropical in multi-patterned wicker weaves. You’ll also discover Old World sophistication in darker woods, marble, and curved legs. Look for glass tops and open structuring along with case styling with storage drawers and accented pulls – there are treasures here for everyone. Bring any of these into your classic entertainment setting.
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Sea Shell Display Glass Top Rattan Coffee Table
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Rectangular Patio Cocktail Table
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Bar Harbour Coffee Table w Full Glass Top
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Indoor/Outdoor Rustic Wooden Coffee Table
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Woven Rattan Glass Top Coffee Table
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Rattan Framed Glass Coffee Table in a Cinnamon Finish
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Indoor Rattan Wicker Base Glass Top Coffee Table
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Natural Cedar Coffee Table, Rectangular
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5 Piece Adjustable Cherry Cocktail Game Table Set w 4 Upholstered Stools