From casual and contemporary to classically styled antiques, a marble top coffee table is designed to make a dramatic statement. With a durable, crystalline structure, marble is a hard-wearing and versatile surface material for coffee tables and other home decor pieces. The classic marbled veins and quartz crystals give marble tabletops a stately and unmistakable appearance. Traditionally, marble table slabs are installed over a coffee table frame made from wood, wrought iron, or chrome. Depending on the style, the marble slab may have exposed or concealed edges. Classic antiques and modern design pieces frequently have exposed slabs, but marble tiles and sectioned pieces inlaid in a wood frame are also added to many traditional coffee tables.
Wood and marble coffee tables with inset pieces make a broader range of designs available while also reducing the overall weight of the table. Although marble is an extremely hard and durable material, it is not invulnerable to wear from use. With proper care and maintenance marble top coffee table sets can last a lifetime or longer, but the surface can also be etched and stained by acidic beverages, including wine and soda. Depending on the manufacturer, design, and type of marble purchased, the surface of marble-topped coffee tables may be sealed and polished or raw. The lustrous surface of highly polished marble is generally the most durable and most stain-resistant as well as the easiest to maintain. To protect the surface and luster of the natural stone, marble top coffee tables can be cleaned with car wax or marble and stone polish after removing any surface stains by blotting with hydrogen peroxide. In most cases, stains can be prevented by removing the liquid immediately and drying the area with a clean cloth.
For ease of maintenance and use, manufacturers have developed a lightweight, synthetic marble alternative commonly called cultured marble, marble composite or faux marble. Using a combination of marble dust and polyester resin, manufacturers create an extremely durable, lightweight material with the look and feel of natural stone. From white, silver-gray, and black to golden tan and pink, natural and cultured marble coffee tables are available to complement any interior. In addition to natural marble, which is sold as Arabescato, Calacatta, Carrara, and many other designations depending on the pattern of veins, coffee tables with marble-like tops can also be made from granite, ultra-white limestone known as travertine, and various aggregates that combine marble, granite, and natural stone powder.
If you are looking for an attractive coffee table set you can find three-piece sets that come with a marble coffee table along with two marble end tables. This is an easy way to furnish your living room with accent pieces that can really bring out the warmth of your living space.
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