The Multi-Talented Lift Top Coffee Table
Thursday, October 15th, 2009When looking for innovative decorating ideas for the lounge room you can’t go past the multi-functional innovation that has gone into a lift top coffee table. When these coffee tables are seen in their coffee table mode they look like a typical coffee table, the range of styles and wood used to manufacture them are similar to your average wooden coffee table.
The secret with these types of coffee tables is under the table-top which is set on hinges that allow the top to lift up to the height of a standard dining table. Although you probably wouldn’t use the table as your main dining table, they make a great additional table if you find there is not enough room for everyone to sit down when guests come for dinner.
Alternatively you can use the coffee table when it is in the unfolded position as a desk, giving you a makeshift work space that can be quickly folded away when you are finished.
Select a lift top coffee table to find more details including how to buy.
 International Concepts Mission Tall Coffee Table w/ Lift Top- Unfinished  US $276.62
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 International Concepts Bombay Tall Coffee Table w/ Lift Top- Unfinished US $276.62
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 Wooden Coffee Table w/lift top US $250.00
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 New! $149 Bamboo Coffee Table Brown Console Table w/ Lift Top Storage US $39.99
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 Magnussen Darien Pie Shaped Lift -Top Coffee Table Set Darien Occasional Series US $679.00
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 ESSENCE - TRADITIONAL COTTAGE BIRCH RECTANGULAR LIFT TOP COCKTAIL COFFEE TABLE US $299.63
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 WINSTON - TRADITIONAL RECTANGULAR LIFT TOP COCKTAIL COFFEE TABLE NEW LIVING ROOM US $449.84
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 Magnussen Darien Rectangular Lift -Top Coffee Table Set US $759.00
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 NEW 2PC CASUAL LIFT TOP BROWN WOOD COFFEE END TABLE SET US $649.00
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 NEW CASUAL PIE-SHAPED LIFT TOP WALNUT WOOD COFFEE TABLE US $449.00
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 2PC CASUAL LIFT TOP WALNUT WOOD COFFEE END TABLE SET US $699.00
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 International Concepts Unfinished Wood Bombay Tall Coffee Table with Lift Top US $249.99
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There are many different types of lift top coffee tables from the standard rectangular shape and size of around 48 inches by 26 inches, to more unusual sizes and shapes including round. They come as corner tables and end tables but their lift top functionality remains the same.
Not all lift top mechanisms operate the same way with these tables. Some have been set up so that half the table top lifts to gain access to storage underneath. Some can be flipped over to reveal games boards such as chess or backgammon underneath.
The big bonus with this type of coffee table is that even when it has been converted to the dining table height configuration you don’t lose any of the storage space. With some models the cavity reaches all the way to the ground resembling a trunk giving you a huge amount of storage space. Others are set on legs which reduce the space somewhat but give them a more elegant look.
The lift table mechanism that operates the raising and lowering of the table height is safe to use and quite sturdy. There should be little possibility of sustaining injury during its operation.
Discovering fabulous looking furniture items that contain added functionality such as the lift top coffee table gives you is an absolute bonus. Pieces made by notable furniture companies such as Klaussner, Jofran and Lane in materials like cherry, oak or glass will help give your lounge room area a an injection of style plus functionality.