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Wood coffee tables could be made from any kind of wood but the most preferred material is teak wood. This is due to the amazing qualities of teak wood that make it a special wood material for making coffee tables of gorgeous design. Teak wood is a deciduous timber tree. This tree is grown mainly in India, the Malay Archipelago and around a few places in Indonesia and the Philippines. The hardiness of teak is its specialty and any type of furniture made of teak wood is a piece of artwork. Further, the life of teak wood is quite long compared to all other types of wood.
Teak wood is impervious to scratches and is not affected by mildew. Teak is not affected by pests and termites. In fact, the natural oils present in the teak wood provide it with this unique quality and it remains highly durable, even if it had not been treated with varnish or other types of oil paints. Due to the presence of these natural oils, furniture made of teak wood have a natural gleam that lasts for several years, even without the application of varnish or other polishing materials. The only wood that could remain fresh and new without requiring preservatives is teak wood. Apart from the quality of teak wood as an all-weather timber, the solid fiber and elasticity of teak wood facilitates each woodworking to create beautifully crafted furniture of intricate designs and patterns.
However, genuine teak wood furniture and particularly complete teak wood coffee tables are quite costly, since mature teak is priced considerably higher than other types of wood materials. In the 1950s and 1960s, teak wood became quite popular in the Western world with a style called Danish modern. The trend waned a little after that but of late, living room furniture of teak wood and particularly all-teak coffee tables are getting more demand and are receiving higher attention from homeowners.
Coffee tables, according to many, are more than just a piece of furniture. It is the focal point of the house around which family and friends gather, sit around and talk life. It is one of that living room furniture that brings life to the room. Coffee tables come in a variety of make, designs, patterns and styles. One can choose the right set of coffee table to suit one's personality.
Earlier, coffee tables were made in on standard format which including the top layer and the platform. Although they were several designs such as intricately designs legs, glass top with metallic and wooden frame, contemporary coffee tables etc. As time passed by, we saw an addition on a lower base that was used for storage. One would keep newspapers and books in that storage space. Now, the latest collection of coffee tables is the cool and the modern lift top coffee tables with storage. The modern lift top coffee tables provide you with the sleek look that is apt for your living room. This furniture has the ability to offer to you the wide combination of utility and style. Besides the modern stylish look, the lift-top coffee tables help you organize your living room with ease.
Lift top coffee tables serves dual purpose. It can be used as a conventional coffee table as well as eating surface, a laptop table, or a study (to play Scrabble or piece together your latest puzzle). The top can be lifted in seconds and some of them come with safety lock options. The lower shelf and the drawers of the modern lift top coffee tables provide sufficient storage space for magazines, books, newspapers, remote controls and whatever you need. The inside storage space can be easily accessed through both the front and the back hinged doors. This innovative coffee table comes in a variety of rich finishes and styles. Lift top coffee tables score high on both aesthetic value and functionality.
So if you are on a look out for that great centre piece that can serve more than one purpose, you can't go wrong with the modern lift top coffee table. They can make your living room transform into a study and a dining room as, and when, you require. A couple of elegant and unique looking lift top coffee tables include the Boost Coffee Table and the Napoli Coffee Table at Eco-Furniture.com. Log on to their furniture website to find a wide collection of other unique and stylish coffee tables.
