Transitional Wooden Coffee Table with Lower Shelf
Table (Coffee / Cocktail Table) · Transitional / Contemporary Modern (circa 2000s-2010s) · Mass-market residential furniture manufacturer (e.g., Ethan Allen, Pottery Barn, Target, or Ashley Furniture).
Type
Table (Coffee / Cocktail Table)
Style Period
Transitional / Contemporary Modern (circa 2000s-2010s)
Material
Hardwood solids with wood veneer (likely rubberwood, poplars, or cherry veneer) over engineered wood core.
Age Estimate
Circa 2005 - 2020.
Dimensions
Height: 18 - 20 inches; Width: 44 - 48 inches; Depth: 22 - 24 inches.
Origin
Likely manufactured in Vietnam or China for North American retail distribution.
Designer/Maker
Mass-market residential furniture manufacturer (e.g., Ethan Allen, Pottery Barn, Target, or Ashley Furniture).
Value Estimate
$50 - $150 USD on the secondary retail/thrift market.
Description
A dark-finished transitional coffee table designed for modern living rooms. It features a recessed tray-style table top with a safety edge lip, straight square-tapered legs, and a full-length lower open shelf ideal for storage baskets and display items.
Key Features
Raised perimeter lip on top frame, full bottom shelf, tapered square legs, clean dark finish.
Color & Finish
Dark espresso / warm chestnut brown satin lacquer finish over smooth wood grain.
Construction Method
Factory machine-manufactured; knocked-down assembly with interior metal bolts, corner blocks, and pocket screws under the apron.
Joinery & Craftsmanship
Standard commercial production joinery featuring mortise and dowel reinforcement with screwed metal plates.
Wood Grain & Species
Fine-grained hardwood veneer, likely cherry or rubberwood, showing a uniform, subtle straight grain pattern.
Surface Treatment
Satin protective clear coat with a tray-like raised lip edge detail around the top surface perimeter.
Upholstery Details
N/A (Non-upholstered hard surface table).
Hardware & Fittings
Internal structural corner brackets and bolt fasteners (concealed beneath top and shelf frames).
Origin & Provenance
Likely manufactured in Vietnam or China for North American retail distribution.
Condition Notes
Good pre-owned condition showing minor edge wear and light surface scuffs, particularly along the bottom edges of the legs.
Interesting Facts
Tray-top coffee tables originated from 18th-century English butler trays, adapted here into a fixed modern functional living room piece.
Cultural Significance
Represents the suburban transitional decor trend of the early 21st century that blends traditional dark wood tones with minimalist, clean structural lines.
Similar Pieces
Shaker coffee tables or Parsons coffee tables; distinguished by this piece's raised tray edge and lower display shelf.
Care & Maintenance
Dust regularly with a microfiber cloth; use coasters under drinks; avoid harsh chemical cleaners or excess moisture.
Value Estimate
$50 - $150 USD on the secondary retail/thrift market.
Sustainability Notes
Built with solid wood legs and durable veneer tops; highly reusable and repairable through simple touch-up markers or refinishing.