Yesterday I mentioned that a coffee table is on the to-do list for my One Room Challenge family room project.
Mark and I both are in agreement about going with something metal and wood. Like I do when I work with a client, I honed in on the look we were going for then looked for options high and low. Lately Mark and I have been smitten with the idea of a parquet top table so I researched and found a few tables in similar sizes, at various price points. They are actually all different species of wood which is something important to consider also. Are you a fan of this look too? If so, read on to check out some good options.
Wayfair’s August Grove Coffee Table
PINE | 49.5″x27.5″x18″
Some of the reviews said the color is a little more yellow/gold in color than the picture suggests. Pine is also soft so it dents easily, but for a rustic table like this I wouldn’t mind a bit of distressing. Also, I think the finish is kind of shiny and that wouldn’t be my first choice for a “reclaimed wood” look. But isn’t the top pretty?
Crate & Barrel’s Dixon Coffee Table
TEAK | 46″x23″x16.25″
This pattern is herringbone (yes, herringbone is considered parquet too). I like the color and finish. We almost pulled the trigger on this one but it wasn’t in stock, and I’m an instant gratification kind of girl. (Plus, maybe too much herringbone in one room with the marble fireplace surround???)
Pottery Barn’s Parquet Reclaimed Wood Rectangular Coffee Table
ELM | 54″x26″x17.75″
This one doesn’t have that really modern minimalist squared off base that the others feature, but I like the detail on this one, and the parquet top has that authentic, rustic, un-shiny “reclaimed” look that I love.
Wisteria’s Parquet Coffee Table (Rectangular)
MANGO | 53″x40″x17.5″
This one is huge – 40″ wide – so it’s not ideal for our family room, but I wanted to include it in this roundup because I love the finish on the parquet top – kind of a natural-looking weathered grey. Mango is a hard wood, and it also grows quickly so it’s one of the more sustainable and environmentally-friendly wood options for furniture, but it’s also considered mid-to-low end, so I’m not sure it’s price tag is justified.
Restoration Hardware’s Reclaimed Russian Oak Parquet Coffee Table
OAK | 49″x25.5″x15″
OF COURSE the most expensive one is my favorite – is it because it’s name suggests it is something really special? That’s marketing there at it’s finest, but I do love that raw, natural wood look. Something tells me this won’t be showing up in my RH Outlet store that I stalk weekly because it’s nearby.
Are you a fan of this style??
I would love your thoughts on whether I am going too pattern crazy in my neutral little room here. We’ve got greige walls, greige chairs and simple white curtains, but then there’s a bit of subtle pattern action between the rectangular marble tile surround, the herringbone tiled hearth, and the rug. Don’t take into consideration my orangey floors because someday when pigs fly those will be refinished 🙂
Okay design aficionados, help a girl out and express your opinions. You know you wanna!
Thanks my dears and hope you have a beautiful weekend ahead!
Happy Mother’s Day to all you mommas out there!!
cassie @ primitive & proper says
oooh i love the c&b one- number two! the finish and texture is awesome!
Lisa says
I keep coming back to that one too Cassie! And I like the price compared to the others!
Shelley @ Calypso in the Country says
I vote for Crate and Barrel and Pottery Barn although they are all beautiful! I think your tile on the fireplace is a much smaller pattern so I wouldn’t worry about that… Can’t wait to see the room finished!
Shelley
Lisa says
That is great feedback Shelley – just what I wanted to hear 🙂 Isn’t that PB top so pretty???
Tiffany says
I like the Crate & barrel and pottery barn options as well. We have the same floors. Like you I’m not changing ng them in this lifetime.
Lisa says
Tiffany we have hardwood, ugly tile and laminate all on one floor. Last weekend we had a contractor come out to give us a quote on installing hardwood and refinishing the existing floors, and he was like NO THANKS – the job is so miserable that I can’t even get anyone to do it! So yep, we’re stuck with these suckers for the foreseeable future! #firstworldproblems
Stacy Connolly says
Love the Pottery Barn Table because of it’s base. Love the character and finish.
Can’t wait to see it all pulled together.
Lisa says
I just keep wishing something fabulous would pop up at our Restoration Hardware outlet Stacy!! I’m making one last visit there before I decide, fingers crossed my dream coffee table shows up there! 🙂
janet says
I like the Crate and Barrel table and the PB table, but I would have to see in person and put my hands on it to see how well it is finished. The tricky thing with a coffee table is that it will have drinks and probably a plant on it, so. will likely get as many spills as a kitchen table. I would want to know that the top is sealed well enough that the moisture wouldn’t get trapped in the parquet and cause it to swell in certain areas. Being old enough to remember parquet floors popping up all the time was a novelty as a kid to put the pieces of the puzzle back together again, but not something I’d want to do with a $$$-$$$$ table! Good luck with your decision!
Lisa says
Janet I too would like to see and touch a table before buying. Some of the PB pieces look so beautiful online or in the catalog and then in person they don’t knock my socks off. That’s why I love visiting the Restoration Hardware outlet store, so I can lay hands on everything! Too bad even at the outlet the prices are too high for me!!!!
Shelley | Crazy Wonderful says
I like the PB option (though they would all look amazing). The top is exactly what your after and even though the base isn’t squared off like you were hoping, it’s still has really interesting legs and reminds me of the table in your design board. I don’t think your doing too much pattern with the table top. It’s more like movement in the wood than an in your face pattern. Eager to see whigh one you choose!
Jenny says
They are all great and I think you go for the one your heart keeps going to. That’s the one you really love, and after all, we should only full our homes with what we love!! Quick question, could you (DIY wonder woman) sand off the shiny finish of option 1? No matter which you choose, it will be great!. Have fun!!
Lisa says
I do love the PB one’s top the best Jenny, I keep coming back to that. I would definitely sand the finish off a table I already had that had seen better days but it would be nice if we’re buying new to not have to fix it seeing as I have about 177 other DIY projects to finish up already!!! 🙂 I might do that though if I ran into a table on Craigslist!
Gina says
My favorite is the PB one. Love the “bump” on the legs. All the tables are beautiful! Whichever you choose it’ll look great. I can see you DIY’ing one.
Lisa says
I thought about building one Gina, but in my house one of my sons or husband is likely to jump on the coffee table if, say, the Patriots won the Super Bowl or the Red Sox won the World Series!!! HA. These are the things I need to consider 🙂
Carol @ CAD INTERIORS says
Lol about your remark “when pigs fly…”! 🙂 I like the CB table actually. Streamlined and good price point. Isn’t teak pretty solid too?? I think the herringbone on the table top and fireplace hearth is fine. The repetition can be a balancing element in the room’s design. The RH table is my next favorite, but whoa on the price point! But if you know you will likely not be replacing the table again, consider it an investment?!
Lisa says
Ahhhh that’s just what I wanted to hear about the patterns in the room Carol. Thank you!
Nancy says
We have one from wisteria. It’s larger than the one above, more of a square and its HUGE but perfect for our room and I love it. ::) but I also love the other ones you mentioned. And nearly went with the CB one. Hope you have a happy Mother’s Day!!!
Lisa says
Hope you had a great Mothers Day too Nancy!
Vicki says
I was immediately drawn to the one from PB. The legs are stunning and eye catching.
Lisa says
I keep coming back to that one too Vicki! I just love the top.
Sheila Irwin says
I love the Pottery Barn one best Lisa. To me it seems the most authentic – and that top! Love! Also, it seems most similar to the one in the inspiration board (which by the way, I really like as well though you didn’t talk about that one).
Can’t wait to see what you go with!!
Sheila
http://www.maisondecinq.blogspot.com
Lisa says
I love the PB one too Sheila! I have to go back and find the one on my inspiration board – I lost the source but I do like the base of that one too!
fannon foley says
Hello,
I have had the PB table for about 8 months now. While the table indicates it has a finish on it, I would argue that it has none. The wood easily chips off and takes on a dark shade from the slightest drop of water. I can’t even dust it without the particles from the dusting wand getting stuck in all of the wood. I was wondering if anyone has seen this table in person and if you might have a suggestion on how to preserve the look of the wood while still protecting it.
thanks!
Lisa says
Hi Fannon, I would go right over that tabletop with Minwax wipe-on poly. It will fill the cracks in a bit and prevent water marks. Do two or three coats, letting it dry thoroughly in between. I can’t promise it will end the chipping but it should help a ton with the durability of the finish!!
fannon foley says
thank you so much! I will try it in the next couple weeks and let you know how it turns out!