This vintage coffee table immediately catches the eye with its marquetry top, which subtly blends light and dark wood in a contemporary style. Sourced as a second-hand piece, it naturally complements a living room with understated furniture while offering a pleasant surface. Like any thrifted furniture, it carries the memory of its past: slight traces of time are present. Length: 79 cm Width: 49 cm Height: 47 cm A brief history of the coffee table Unlike dining tables, the coffee table only truly emerged in the early 20th century with the evolution of living rooms towards greater comfort and relaxation. Its intentionally low structure aligns with the seating of armchairs and is inspired by Eastern tea tables and 19th-century coffee stands. Often referred to as a "parlor table" or "cocktail table," it is characterized by its generous top supported by a short, sturdy base.