The dice has its origins in Asia and was in use long before recorded history. Exactly which part of Asia it came from is still a mystery although it’s generally believed to be somewhere close to the ancient Indus Valley civilization in what is now modern day Pakistan. After this, the concept of dice throwing moved to other parts of the world and crept into narratives connected to Biblical events and those of the Roman Empire. Naturally, the shape and look of the dice evolved too which the earliest forms being something we would not recognise today. During the Middle Ages, dicing became a favourite pastime amongst knights who even had schools and guilds for it.

You don’t have to be a member of a dice playing guild to own this attractive dice cube table. The burnt red finish complimented with antiqued ivory dots will look great in just about any room of the home. However, due to its connections with games, it will likely find pride of place in a games room, basement communal area, or kid’s bedroom. However, it will look just as good in a living room or dining room where the unique design will catch the attention of visiting friends and complement existing design features already in your décor scheme.

You can buy it from here: Red Dice Cube Accent Table.

Overall dimensions: 19″ H x 19″ W x 19″ D.

It’s rather futuristic in style and can certainly be called ultra-modern. The reflective quality of the rounded chrome legs spills out into the rest of the room and the glass top brings a much desired lightness, in both senses of the word. The table top surface is relatively small compared to traditional designs but there is enough area to place contemporary statues, a collection of books, some glassware and other bits and pieces you may need close to hand. The Clayton Sofa Table is sturdy and secure and will look great with a variety of sofa styles.

Sofa tables of all kinds have actually been in existence for quite a few centuries and it’s believed it was during the 17th Century when they began to become widely popular. As was the case in the past, the table situated behind the sofa was an ideal location on which to prepare drinks for family, friends and guests. Nowadays, they also double as places on which to leave television remote controls, movie magazines and an assortment of other reading material. However, which such a stylish appearance as seen with this sofa table with curving chrome legs, the placement of decorative items and attractive objects of sentimental value are probably more appropriate. It’s going to be very much an accent furniture piece as well as a functional one.

You can buy it from here: Wildon Home Clayton Sofa Table in Chrome.

Dimensions: 28.875″ H x 64.75″ W x 45″ D.

The Butler antique-style drum table as seen in the picture above is an impeccably crafted item of furniture which will look wonderful in more traditional décor schemes. Such craftsmanship is uncommon today and the decorative floral patterns on the side and table surface are reminiscent of more classical styles of furniture. For a room with a decidedly 17th, 18th or 19th Century design theme, then this drum table is going to be irreplaceable and will no doubt become a prized heirloom.

Round tables like this one make a refreshing and more interesting impression on what can end up being a rather straight-edged décor scheme and furniture arrangement. Curved round furniture adds a visual contrast that can improve a particular area of a room. This Artists’ Originals Coffee Drum Table also makes an ideal storage space as well as being an ornately decorative feature.

Within the table can be placed books, wine and spirit bottles, board games, glasses and any other items needed close to hand in a living room or bedroom. The drum table can be situated in a variety of interiors and can act as a side table for use next to an armchair or alternatively, as a bedside table next to a large wooden bed. It can also be placed by itself and act as a delightful accent or coffee table and be admired from a distance as well as close up.

You can buy this particular table from here: Artists’ Originals Coffee Drum Table.

Dimension: 20″ W x 20” D x 24”

The half a table set against a mirror is intended for use in small homes and interiors. Placed in a hallway or tiny home office, the mirror will enlarge the visual space whilst the table will contribute to the appearance of another room. It almost has an Alice in Wonderland quality in which one feels there is a doorway into another world or dimension. Maybe at night, there is!

We’re all familiar how stores use mirrors to make their interior’s look bigger and trick the shopper into thinking there are more products and ranges than there really are. This half table and mirror act in the same way. It might be a difficult temptation to resist for guests to try and move the table from what appears to be an entranceway to another interior space. Of course, the mirror must be kept spotlessly clean for this to work.

It will suit a variety of homes, especially those owned by people with a love of modern design and clever furnishings. Whether in a small or large room, the oak half table + mirror will bring illusion and originality to the space. It is a little pricey though but if you have cash to splash, it’s worth it.

You can buy it from here: Half Table Against Mirror.

Price: $2,889

Coffee tables are popular items of furniture and are ideally placed just in front of the main sofa. Most are constructed so they match the dimensions and seat heights of regular furniture sizes and thus fit in nicely with the sofas and armchairs around it. The main function of the coffee table is hinted at in its name. Beverages, books, vases of flowers, candles and television remotes find solace and comfortable placement on this style of table. You can even rest your feet on it after a tiring day at work (my favourite use for it).

This elegant and understated rectangular coffee table takes advantage of the delightful qualities of the wood from which it is made. Cedar wood is extremely durable and has been used in furniture making for centuries due to its long-lasting and decay-resistant nature. Another remarkable feature is that cedar wood is relatively lightweight and thus a coffee table of the size shown in the image above is easy to move from one position to another without causing too much strain. In case you worry about the effects of chemical preservatives seen in so many furniture items these days on your family’s health, then you can put your mind at rest for this coffee table is completely free of these potentially harmful elements.

One thing to be aware of is that as cedar wood ages, cracks can appear. This is called “checking” and is caused by a natural process where the wood releases tiny amounts of moisture via the growth rings. However, these in no way affect the strength or integrity of the coffee table and will in most cases enhance the rustic look. If you’re looking for a cedar table for your living room where guests and family are often entertained with tea, coffee and wines, then this coffee table made from attractive cedar wood will be ideal.

You can buy it from here: Rustic Rectangular Cedar Wood Coffee Table.

Price: $131.20

This Wicker Park café table with curvy legs will bring the aura of European al fresco dining home. Place it inside or outside depending on space and décor, and you will be able to enjoy your favourite cappuccino, cocktail, breakfast or lunch in style. The solid iron frame together with the strong mesh tabletop combine to produce a sturdy, long-lasting and attractive table for a balcony, kitchen, patio area or dining room.

In the center, there’s also a hole and accompanying support system below for a table umbrella. This will be great in the hot and sunny months of the year. If you have a large balcony, the table will make an especially suitable furniture piece for family and friends to gather in summer. In winter it can be placed indoors such as in a kitchen or glass room and continue to function as an appealing furniture accessory for reading the newspapers or working on a laptop.

You can buy this table from here: Wicker Park Cafe Table.

Price: $98

This is because the three-legged table with three different leg designs is made from Aluminum which together with the smooth polished silver finish will shine with beauty in any setting. The round table is perfect for placement next to a sofa or armchair where it will act as a functional piece of furniture, just like any regular table, or as a purely decorative item in its own right. The latter of which is easy to see working in just about any home.

Alternatively, it can be positioned in a bedroom next to the bed or as extra surface space together with another contemporary and unusual dressing table or night-stand. The three differently designed legs of the modern silver side table are delightful in their various forms. One is composed of what look like round droplets or balls, whilst another has three ripples which exquisitely disturb the flow of the leg. The table is of course perfectly stable and balanced and can be used for a variety of functions.

You can buy this very unique table here: Mix Table Silver.

Price: $198

The fawn finish nesting tables have been hand painted and later distressed to give a rustic charm to the design. An attractive rub-through detailing on the hardwood means it can be placed in a variety of interior design schemes where it will make a complimentary focus. As noted before, the three tables vary in size and have the ability to be tucked within one another so as to free up existing floor space. For smaller rooms, this is ideal.

When in use, these distressed rustic nesting tables can be used as television meal trays for when watching a movie, or alternatively as end/side tables and as a furniture piece on which decorative accessories can be placed such as vases, pottery pieces, sculptures floral arrangements and picture frames. The smaller of the tables can also be used as a foot rest or as a painter’s stool for when sitting at an easel. The possibilities are endless.

You can buy this set here: Distressed Rustic Nesting Tables With a Fawn Finish.

Price: $469

Inspired by the designs of the East, this Turin side table incorporates four flat-panelled stainless steel legs on each side of the structure. These flat legs rise through the wenge-stained ash table top itself and end parallel with the surface. As well as adding an understated decorative element to the table’s surface, the design also provides strength and stability to a furniture piece that will last many decades.

It’s ingenious and cool and something that will contribute a contemporary feel to an interior which is basking in its own modernism. One can also place it in an eclectic interior where Bohemianism is rife and allow it to fend for itself, which it clearly will and very well so. However, the best environment will be a room leaning towards the minimalist where the sharp lines and cubist forms of the side table will merge with the interior architecture of the setting.

You can buy this table from here: Turin Side Table With Flat-Panelled Steel Legs.

Price: $298

Console tables are a great option when needing a narrow and unobtrusive furniture piece to be located against a wall. This can be due to certain structural requirements such as space and alignment or alternatively because of a certain style and look which is required with an interior décor theme. This mission natural console table is an attractive design and will compliment a variety of existing interior settings.

You can buy this table from here: Narrow Mission Console Table With Natural Wood Finish.

If not needed against a wall, the console table can be located behind a sofa where it can be used to store books, sculptures, photographs and every day items one uses on a regular occasion. As previous buyers of this table have noted, it’s extremely sturdy and does not shake thus meaning it’s also safe to place electrical equipment such as stereos on top. Together with the main ingredient of the narrow mission console table being rubberwood, which is an environmentally friendly renewable resource, and the beautiful natural grain of the wood, this table is sure to become a permanent fixture in your home.

Price: $94.99