Square Coffee Tables- Hip To Be Square

Square coffee tables come in a variety of materials, designs, and of course prices. Many big box retailers will usually have rectangle shaped designs, and be lacking on the perfect square designs. They are still out there, though, with furniture makers such as Deer Creek and Tuscany. Getting a square coffee table can mean the pricing is just a bit more than a smaller rectangle version, and that’s because obviously more material is used in the manufacturing. Smaller square coffee tables are perfect for use as an end table in between couches, or just for a smaller living room. There are a lot of great materials to choose from that each have their own charm.

Square Slate Coffee Tables:

Square coffee tables can come in a style that makes use of slate stone. These will often have metal framework, so people think that these are just for outdoor patio use. However these designs are elegant enough for the indoors. You just need to make sure the legs have a good padding on them to reduce scratching those hardwood floors. Slate can also be inlayed into wood. It will come in various colors, that will most likely vary from the picture that you will see online, so keep that in mind.

Square Wood Coffee Tables:

There are a lot of elegant designs out there available on cheap big box websites such as Amazon, Overstock, and WalMart. Most designs when I say, “wood” designs are solid wood covered with a thin veneer. This means the finish of the coffee table is made of thin strips of more valuable wood, layed over cheaper framing of the coffee table. There are lots of sleek and robust square coffee tables that make use of this type of veneer finish.

Solid Wood Square Coffee Tables:

If you decide you want to get a solid wood square coffee table, say, “solid cherry” for instance, then you can expect to pay a lot more for the table. These designs make use of the expensive wood for every piece of the square coffee table, from the framing, to the drawers, to the top. That means they will be pricier!

Mitered Cornered Square Coffee Tables:

If you have small children running around the house, it’s a good idea to get a square coffee table that has “mitered” corners. This means the corners are rounded off so they aren’t such a dangerous protrusion into the space. It definitely gives the square coffee table a different look as well, that’s for sure. It may be something you find more attractive, and the safety factor is just a bonus.

Metal Framed Square Coffee Tables:

Often times slate or other tiled coffee tables will make use of the metal framing. Many people like to use these metal framed tables as outdoor patio furtniture as well. The choice is up to you, but keep in mind the material. Some metals will be subject to rusting, while others can stand the fluctuations in climate. Wrought iron and other metal framed square coffee tables are going to be a bit more expensive than a veneer finish that you can get at a big box retailer.