This coffee table made of light-colored wood, secondhand, displays a brutalist sobriety that the country spirit softens. Its top willingly accommodates a lamp, a few books, or a small bowl, while its discreet volume structures a reading corner without overcrowding the space. The wood offers a warm texture and easily complements linen, ceramics, or a woven rug. In a living room, it holds a stack of books and a ceramic vase, near a linen sofa, under daylight. Length: 64 cm Width: 62 cm Height: 45 cm A brief history of the coffee table Unlike dining tables, the coffee table only truly appeared in the early 20th century with the evolution of living rooms towards more comfort and relaxation. Its structure, deliberately low to align with the seating of armchairs, is inspired by Eastern tea tables and 19th-century coffee stands. Referred to as a "salon table" or "cocktail table," it is defined by its generous top supported by a short and sturdy base.