Glass-Top Occasional Table / Wrought Iron and Decoupage Coffee Table
Table (Coffee Table) · Eclectic / Transitional (Late 20th to Early 21st Century) · Unmarked, mass-market furniture producer (similar styles commonly retailed through home decor catalog brands like Uttermost, Hooker Furniture, or major home furnishings importers).
Type
Table (Coffee Table)
Style Period
Eclectic / Transitional (Late 20th to Early 21st Century)
Material
Metal (wrought or cast iron/bronze-finished frame), tempered glass inset, and a wood or composite base featuring a decorative printed or decoupage paper/faux-finish top.
Age Estimate
Estimated manufactured circa 1990-2015 based on transitional decorative hardware styles and widespread faux-finish trends.
Dimensions
Estimated height: 16-18 inches, width: 36-40 inches, depth: 36-40 inches. Typical square coffee table proportions designed for a central living room seating arrangement.
Origin
Likely manufactured in Asia for the global home decor market.
Designer/Maker
Unmarked, mass-market furniture producer (similar styles commonly retailed through home decor catalog brands like Uttermost, Hooker Furniture, or major home furnishings importers).
Value Estimate
Retail value range between $150 to $350 depending on local market and specific brand origin.
Description
An eye-catching square coffee table featuring a wide, ornate patterned border with a mottled, antique-style finish surrounding a large inset tempered glass panel. The table is supported by elegant, curved metal scroll legs and a lower stretcher base with a bronze-toned metallic finish, successfully blending traditional wrought-iron aesthetics with a decorative surface design.
Key Features
Large inset glass top, wide decorative mottled/faux-finished border, scrolled metal leg stretchers with a central decorative hub.
Color & Finish
Antique bronze or dark gold finish on the metal components with a distressed, mottled, or tortoiseshell-like faux-finish pattern in shades of brown, tan, and dark speckling on the wide wooden or composite tabletop border.
Construction Method
Hybrid construction combining a welded or cast metal structural base with a flat surface top inset with a tempered glass pane. Standard mass-produced assembly method utilizing threaded fasteners or brackets to secure the glass and frame.
Joinery & Craftsmanship
Factory metal welding and standard corner/edge joinery on the tabletop frame. Commercial grade quality.
Wood Grain & Species
The underlying substrate is likely manufactured wood or MDF with a printed decorative faux-finish wrap or paper laminate, rather than natural exposed wood grain.
Surface Treatment
Protective clear coat varnish or lacquer over the patterned top surface and metallic paint finish on the iron scrollwork base.
Upholstery Details
Not applicable.
Hardware & Fittings
Integrated decorative metal stretchers and scrollwork fittings connecting the legs beneath the glass top, accented with a central finial or hub.
Origin & Provenance
Likely manufactured in Asia for the global home decor market.
Condition Notes
Good overall condition. Minor surface wear and potential light scratching consistent with normal use on both the glass and the decorative perimeter, but structurally sound.
Interesting Facts
The combination of heavy metallic scrollwork with inset glass became immensely popular during the late 20th-century Mediterranean and Tuscan interior design booms.
Cultural Significance
Reflects the late-20th-century consumer preference for grand, Old World aesthetic elements adapted for casual, modern residential living spaces.
Similar Pieces
Wrought iron glass-top coffee tables and traditional travertine-top or leather-topped cocktail tables.
Care & Maintenance
Clean the glass top regularly with standard glass cleaner. Dust the metal frame with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid placing excessive moisture or unprotected hot items directly on the decorative border to prevent finish damage.
Value Estimate
Retail value range between $150 to $350 depending on local market and specific brand origin.
Sustainability Notes
Standard manufactured home decor item utilizing mixed materials (metal, glass, engineered wood), offering longevity through durability but limited eco-certified sourcing.