Riber Wooden Coffee Table - Beige

This low, square coffee table is made from 100% reclaimed wood, and it wears its past openly. The top is laid from several boards with fine cracks, saw marks and grain running across them, and the tone shifts from board to board within an overall beige. It stands on four thick legs that taper towards the floor, with a rail tucked beneath the top. It measures 60cm long, 60cm wide and 36cm tall and weighs 20KG, so it feels solid and stays where you put it. Reclaimed wood carries the marks of its earlier use, so the character in yours will be its own.

At 36cm tall it sits low, which suits a deep sofa, a pair of lounge chairs or floor cushions in a reading nook. At 60cm by 60cm it fits a smaller living room or a flat where a long table would crowd the floor, and it works just as well as a broad side table next to a sofa or at the foot of a bed. The top takes a maximum load of 50KG, comfortably enough for a pile of art books, a table lamp and a potted plant together. It suits anyone who likes their wood raw and honest rather than smooth and uniform.

The surface has a clear lacquer finish. A clear lacquer lets the grain and the cracks show through, so the wood keeps its sawn, natural look, and the legs are natural reclaimed wood like the top. Care is simple: wipe it clean with a moist cloth. The maker's assembly instructions come as a PDF download. When you style it, let the wood lead: set it on a jute or wool rug, keep the top to a few things, such as a low stack of books, a candle and a trailing plant, and the grain and chunky legs stay the focus.

Assembly instructions (PDF)

What is the coffee table made of?

It is made from 100% reclaimed wood, legs included, and finished with a clear lacquer that lets the grain, saw marks and fine cracks show through.

How big is it?

It is 60cm long, 60cm wide and 36cm tall, a low, square table that suits a smaller living room or a spot beside a sofa. It weighs 20KG.

How much weight can the top hold?

The maker gives a maximum load of 50KG, which is ample for books, a table lamp, candles and a potted plant on the top.

How do I clean it?

Wipe it clean with a moist cloth, which is the care the maker gives. The surface is finished with a clear lacquer over the reclaimed wood.

Does it need assembling?

The maker supplies assembly instructions for it, and they come as a PDF download, so you can look through them in advance.

Will every table look the same?

The shape, size and four tapered legs are the same, but reclaimed wood carries the marks of its earlier use, so the grain, cracks and tone vary from table to table.