Bespoke glass tables

A coffee table is used from the sofa. Its height should suit the seat and the way you use it, while its footprint needs to work with the sofa, rug and circulation space. Square, elongated, round or differently proportioned designs can be considered where the model and construction allow. An additional shelf can hold magazines, and partial lacquering can create selected opaque areas.

A side table often has to work in a very specific position. Beside an armchair, the armrest height and reach to the surface matter. Between seats, a few centimetres can make a difference. A small circular top has a different effect from a narrow rectangular one. Wood and glass or a tray can provide another approach for a lamp, books or a drink.

For bedside tables, bed height and personal storage needs guide the design. Should the top sit close to mattress level? Do you need a drawer, an open shelf or space for a large lamp? Matching pieces can create balance, while different widths can respond to unequal space on either side. Sockets and drawers should remain accessible.

A dining table must accommodate people comfortably. We discuss seating numbers, chairs and armrests as well as overall dimensions. Leg positions and sections affect legroom. For larger glass tops, thickness, supports and connections are considered together. Your preferred dimensions are coordinated with comfortable legroom and a suitable construction.

The same approach applies to meeting and conference tables.

A desk brings together the work surface, seated position and equipment. A laptop needs less space than several monitors. Wooden drawers can store stationery while a clear top keeps the room visually open. Cable routes, sockets and any pedestal storage help establish useful dimensions. A glass desk can become a considered part of the home as well as a place to work.

The choice of glass changes the character of a piece. Clear float glass allows light and views to pass through, while its polished edges show a natural green tint. Looking through the edge of a larger, particularly deeper panel creates a longer optical path. The edge can therefore appear darker and more intensely green, sometimes almost black in particular lighting.

Thickness also affects the appearance. A small sample cannot fully reproduce the edge colour of a large tabletop.

Optiwhite is low-iron glass with substantially reduced inherent colour. Its edges are still not completely colourless. Depending on size, thickness, viewing angle and lighting, a subtle greenish to blue-turquoise tint remains visible. This matters when comparing a small side table with a large tabletop. Reflections and visible edges are part of the material’s character.

Satin glass creates a softer, translucent appearance. On coloured versions, lacquer is applied to the underside or rear of the glass: you see the colour through the smooth glass face. A satin appearance combined with colour can also be considered where appropriate to the model. The treated surface and intended finish are specified for the individual piece.

Our furniture uses glass thicknesses including 10, 12, 15 and 19 mm. The appropriate thickness depends on dimensions, unsupported spans, supports, connections and intended loads, rather than appearance alone. Safety glass is a separately agreed bespoke specification and should not be assumed for every illustrated design.

Wood introduces warmth and natural grain into a transparent piece. A drawer, tray or distinctive wooden leg can provide a deliberate contrast to glass. Consider the direction and scale of the grain as well as the species. A wide front creates a different effect from several narrow drawers. Existing flooring need not be copied exactly; a carefully chosen contrast can work just as well.

Solid wood, veneered components and lacquered wood-based panels are different specifications. We identify the material for each model and component. Furniture containing wood is not automatically solid wood throughout. Depending on the design, oak, walnut or a coloured lacquered front may be considered. Dimensions, appearance and intended use guide the choice.

Table legs and supports can involve metal, chrome finishes, stainless steel, wood or glass, depending on construction. Polished surfaces create a different effect from brushed stainless steel, while glass supports leave more of the floor visible. Changing materials is also a structural decision: connections, sections and stability are reviewed for the proposed design.

Your enquiry and initial consultation are free and without obligation. This applies to a small side table just as much as an order for 200 tables for a hotel. You do not need a finished design or a complete material specification. Start with the intended use, approximate dimensions, quantity and any preferred timeframe. We will help you work through the remaining decisions.

For an individual piece, the existing interior and its intended position usually guide the discussion. For a larger project, we also consider consistent finishes, different room types, everyday use and delivery arrangements. A hotel bedroom, reception area and meeting room can place different demands on the same underlying design.

Related pieces can be developed as a coordinated collection rather than planned separately.

The price of bespoke furniture depends on dimensions, materials, processing, equipment and construction. Prices on linked model pages apply to the standard specification selected there. Your individual quotation sets out the agreed design and proposed delivery timing. An enquiry based on an image or planning sketch does not place an order.