Vintage coffee tables

How to set up a relaxation area with an industrial-vintage smoking table

Not everyone knows what a smoking table is: it is a particular type of table, whose original purpose was to house ashtrays, cigars and other similar objects. Today this interior design item is much more versatile, and is used for example for the reading corner, to place mugs and cups, or simply to create an ornamental space with ornaments, frames and scented candles. It seems, therefore, that a relaxation area cannot ignore the presence of a smoking table. The industrial-vintage ones are decidedly suggestive: a point of contact between two styles, ideal if you want to give your home a retro touch. Kasa-Store offers numerous models, to give you maximum freedom in customizing your rustic environment. The coverings, artfully peeled off, seem to have come straight from a country house from past centuries: even the smallest nuance of the wood is evident, and the shelves go very well with the aged metal structure. In general, smoking tables are low, and suitable even for studio and two-room apartments. Their surface harmonizes perfectly with that of the floor, from which it nevertheless stands out thanks to its natural grain. Nothing better for a living area intended for rest and hobbies!

Some examples of industrial-vintage smoking tables

If you want to know how exactly a smoking table is made, take a look at the Kasa-Store catalogue: you will find many excellent accessories for a living room inspired by the furnishings of the past. There are single and double tables, like the one called Factory which can be purchased in both versions. This name can be literally translated as "factory": and in fact one of the contexts to which the industrial trend is most linked is that of old factories, with raw wood and iron finishes. Railways also stands out in the category, as it has wheels instead of legs. Clearly the product is stable and fixed to the ground, but you would almost expect to see it in an ancient artisan workshop while it is used for the transport of raw materials. These models are a few centimeters high, but are noticed as soon as you cross the threshold thanks to their reassuring colors and the quality of the workmanship. We are not talking about 100% industrial or vintage elements, but rather a clever combination of two trends.

Smoking tables and possible uses

We mentioned that a smoking table can be used for various purposes. The original one is undoubtedly one of the main ones; but what about an intimate space for reading, in which this article will accommodate a couple of books, a lamp, the cup of herbal tea you are sipping and so on. Obviously there will be a need for other accessories, such as a bookcase - or shelves – and a soft leather armchair. These components must also adhere to the industrial-vintage style, for a balanced and coherent overall picture. Use a smoking table to set up a corner to chat with friends, or to relax alone after work. Such a piece of furniture, after all, is good for the heart just by looking at it.

The aesthetic potential of wood and metal

You will have understood that the most common materials for the construction of industrial-vintage coffee tables are wood and metal. Both solutions are scenographic, they combine with each other in an artistic way and integrate with both small and larger rooms. Metal is also very common in modern furnishings, but in this case it refers to the past due to its rough and sober, sometimes peeling appearance. Wood, on the other hand, is an authentic symbol of rusticity, authenticity and domestic warmth!