Which Natural Stones Are Used In This Collection?
A variety of materials are used in this collection of stone coffee tables. In this collection we used 4 different types of natural stone and 1 composite stone. The composite stone we used is quartz1, which is made up of quartzite, resin and various other aggregates. The natural stones which we use in this collection are Marble, Granite, Travertine and Onyx. All of these materials are great for a luxury coffee table and each have their own unique characteristics. Below we will detail more about these characteristics to assist you in finding the coffee table which is right for you.
Marble Coffee Tables
Marble is a beautiful natural stone which takes a great polish. Geologically it is a fine to coarse grained metamorphic rock composed of at least one of calcite and dolomite. It is formed by low to high grade metamorphism2 of limestones or limestone breccias and conglomerates.
This material has been prized throughout history by emperors, sheikhs and artisans. And for good reason. No matter what type of marble you choose. Be it a pure white Italian marble with beautiful veining, a smooth cream marble or an exquisitely veined black marble. Any table constructed in marble will bring a heightened sense of luxury to your living room.
Click here to view a collection of stone coffee tables constructed in marble.
A Botticino Classico Inlay Coffee Table with Walnut Legs
Granite Coffee Tables
Granite offers a great combination of durability and beauty. It is the best known igneous rock. This stone is formed from the slow crystallisation of magma3 below the Earth’s surface. The speed of which this magma cools determines how durable the stone is. The quicker the stone cools the more durable it is..
In the commercial stone industry granite is defined as any rock with visible grains which are harder than marble. Key features of granite include its high durability and its ability to take an excellent polish. This makes it an ideal material for household furniture. And a granite coffee table a great choice for your living room if you want a dark uniform colour or want a high level of durability.
Just like all natural stones each individual piece of granite will be completely unique. This can include different shading and colour variations. Slabs cut from the same block of granite will be the most similar and slabs of granite in the same material from different blocks can show significant contrast.
Our range of granite coffee tables, has an extensive range of materials on offer. From the light shades of Ivory Fantasy to the dark colours of Nero Assoluto and Angola Black granite.
Click here to view more stone coffee tables in granite: Granite Coffee Table Collection.
A Close Up Look at a Star Galaxy Coffee Table Top
Quartz Coffee Tables
Quartz is a composite stone. It is a man-made version of natural stone. What is referred to as quartz when it comes to the material used in coffee tables is a combination of the mineral quartz, acrylic and small amounts of glass or metallic flecks for decorative purposes.
The benefits of quartz are it is a non-porous material, stain resistant, durable and easy to maintain. It is important to know quartz is not UV resistant. This means it cannot be exposed to direct sunlight. Whilst quartz does not possess the inherent beauty of natural stones like marble and granite, for some people this will be compensated by its uniform consistency and the greater range of colours available.
If you are interested in a quartz coffee table you can view the full range by clicking on the following link: Quartz Coffee Table Collection
A Comparison of Statuario Marble (Left) and Statuario Quartz (Right).
Travertine Coffee Tables
Travertine is a beautiful material for a luxury coffee table. It is type of limestone which forms around mineral springs deposits. It comes in a both variety of earth tone colours such as light brown, beige, rust and cream. And more exotic colours such as Red, Yellow and Silver. It is important if you purchase travertine for a coffee table it is filled. This means an epoxy resin or coloured cement is used to fill the natural pit holes in the travertine table top. These pit holes occur from gas bubbles and decayed plant deposits when the travertine is formed. This stylish material has been in use since the Roman times, the beautiful textured surface of travertine can accentuate any living room.
To view out full collection of coffee tables in travertine click the following link: Travertine Coffee Table Collection
A Classic Italian Travertine Slab in our Warehouse
FREE UK Delivery Service
Just like all other furniture products on this site, coffee tables come with a FREE UK home delivery service (this excludes The Highlands, Offshore Islands and Northern Ireland). Delivery normally takes 8 weeks due to most tables on this site being made to order. Once you have paid for your table, customer service will contact you to arrange a convenient delivery time.
The Delivery Process: Most tables will be delivered to your home via a delivery company. In some situations your coffee table will be delivery by a specialist team. If this is the case customer service will inform you before your delivery is made.
Delivery Outside of the UK
If you are outside of the United Kingdom we can arrange global shipping for all of the products on this site. Follow the steps below to order an item which requires global shipping:
1. Go to the page showing the product you want to order and click on 'Get a Delivery Quote Here' or click on the following link: https://prestigeedition.co.uk/international-shipping/.
2. Fill out the contact form (customer service will get back to you with a delivery price quotation within 24 hours).
3. Decide whether you want to go ahead with purchasing the product once customer service have got back to you with a delivery price quotation.
4. If you want to proceed, make payment for your product and the delivery.