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a3fe66728906c623f76370bc7970f860smallAt first blush, it may seem like there’s not much to say about the materials used to make glass table tops. After all, it’s glass right? Well, as long-time glass table top manufacturers, we can tell you that nothing is further from the truth. Although glass has been around commercially since before 2000 B.C., it has changed much over the years. This is especially the case when it comes to the glass used in table manufacturing.

Not just any old piece of glass can be used to make table tops. It has to be strong, thick and shatter resistant or shatter proof. This knowledge was gained over time and used to perfect glass table top offerings. For example, in the 1960s, interior designers liked to use glass mixed with iron oxide to make table tops because of its aesthetic value. Before that time period, people liked to use everything from mosaic, lead crystal and sheet to frosted glass.

Today, glass table top standards are set by ASTM International. Their standards are designed to help keep consumers safe. As such, they dictate that safety glass should ideally be used to manufacture glass table tops. It is widely considered to be the best material to use in furniture production because it doesn’t shatter like untreated glass. Plus, it can be just as attractive as decorative glass. Nonetheless, we have seen table tops made with annealed glass, which shatters differently too. It has a tendency to break into big, sharp, triangular pieces whereas safety glass does not. It tends to break into dull, small rectangular or square-shaped pieces. Thus, it is less apt to cut people in the event of an accident.

To learn more about the different types of glass and how it is fashioned into custom table tops, please contact us today. We have been working with all sorts of glass for over 90-years. Custom and standard table top work is just one of our many fabrication specialties. We also do installation work and introductory consultations are complimentary.

0dc96db73139cc96125a28e937278895FOR BLOGCoffee tables with glass table tops can look very modern, yet fit into a large variety of decorating styles. A unique attribute about these types of tables is that you can use a variety of decorations underneath the glass to add your own style to the piece. If you’re curious about what kind of collection to display for glass table tops, consider the following ideas.

  • Photographs make wonderful decorations and can be a great way to look back on favorite memories. You could even use postcards from trips you’ve been on to create a unique look without the need for personal family photos.
  • Seashells look beautiful and can fit in with breezy sea-themed rooms. Trying out an assortment of different shells that vary in colors and sizes can help you display a collection that is sure to become a focal point.
  • If you enjoy drinking beer, you should consider displaying coasters or bottle caps from some of your favorite breweries. Due to the small size of these items, your collection can be quite large without looking too busy.
  • Music lovers can display their collection of CD art or records underneath the surface of a glass table top without concern over it becoming damaged.
  • Placing books underneath the glass top can allow you to easily view the covers so that you can appreciate your love for literature.

With a glass table top of a coffee table, you can likely display items underneath on a supported surface. If you’re interested in purchasing one of these tables for your home, please contact us for more information.