Living room furniture design trends: Tables with copper tops

Tables with hammered copper tops meld this year's top design trends of metallic materials and artisan craftsman-like quality.

Gold and silver metallic finishes—matte or shiny—have been in the spotlight for the past few seasons, due, in part, to the increased popularity of contemporary furniture. Chunky, tapered or U-shaped silver legs stylishly support sleek, leather sofas and trendy accent chairs, while shiny gold accent tables add a touch of elegance to living room furniture.

Now, as economic conditions prompt people to spend more time at home, family-friendly furnishings that look gently used and exude warmth are catching consumers' eye. Living room furniture such as tables with hammered copper tops, for instance, bring visual interest and textural appeal. Hooker Furniture's Copper Key dining group pairs lightly hammered copper tabletops with hardwood solids treated to a black finish.

Copper Instincts’ Patricia rectangular dining table features a hand-forged, solid iron base with an antiqued copper finish that complements the hand-hammered, recycled copper top. Also available in occasional tables for living room furniture and round dining tables, Patricia is sold in custom sizes.


Ideal living room furniture for spaces with Lodge or Southwestern furnishings, Copper Creek rectangular cocktail table from Broyhill Furniture has a hammered and veined solid copper top with an aged patina that sits on twisted metal legs. It measures 48 inches wide by 28 inches deep by 19 inches high.