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Paul & Paula Tables by Matthias Ferwagner for Nils Holger Moormann

Red rope is significant in the grand scheme of things. Often seen to acknowledge individual merits at graduation ceremonies, around the necks of those who have traveled as a “Voyageur” through the Boundary Waters of Northern Minnesota, or as the terrifying accessory of a woman (in a childhood ghost story book) who wears a red sash around her neck to keep her head on properly.

birch, breakfast table, dining table, Fan Table, Mauricio Affonso, modular table, retractable table, wooden table

The Fan Table by Mauricio Affonso

Who knew what wonders one could accomplish with a mere 400 or so wooden slats? Brazilian Designer Mauricio Affonso, that’s who.

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Milan 2012 | Trend Report: Marble

Introverso by Vallmar + Paolo Ulian.

One of the most prevalent themes in materials at this year’s Saloni is the integration of marble in various forms, shapes, colors and textures, into new work by designers from all over the world.

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“Bon” Chance: Living Table by MDC Interiors

Anyone familiar with the Japanese art of Bonsai will surely know that the word comes from bon for tray and sai for planting. Traditionally, the miniature plants are arranged in low pots.

coffee table, modern coffee table, occasional table, thick coffee table, wide table, wooden coffee table

Top Ten: Big-Boned Coffee Tables

Let bygone be rickety coffee table with a better design to meet the needs of your demanding, relaxing, and design-savvy living quarters. In this week’s Top Ten list, we take a look at the best Big-Boned Coffee Tables with an edge.

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