| Cafés are a trend whose roots come from areas | | | | When you hear the word 'antique', your mind should |
| of Italy and France and while these have shifted | | | | go back to the 40s or 50s, when designers such as |
| from traditional to more contemporary, the general | | | | the famous William Pahlman were designing tables for |
| idea and purpose still remains the same; creating a | | | | cafes. Oval shaped tables were more common in that |
| relaxed and comfortable atmosphere to socialize. | | | | age with use of mirrors, glass and such types of |
| The choice between buying modern or antique | | | | materials to add elegance and class. Another feature |
| café tables is based solely on your specific needs | | | | you will notice about antique designs is that the base |
| and personal preferences. If you wish to buy a table | | | | legs are usually tapered giving them a Neo-Classical |
| for your home, which has traditional interiors, an | | | | feel. |
| antique café table would be just the thing for you. | | | | Coming back to the present, materials for café |
| On the other hand, if are in the process of | | | | style tables today have shifted towards metals and |
| decorating an ultra-modern and retro style café on | | | | such materials to give them a more retro, sleek and |
| a popular street, a more modern design would make | | | | refined finish. The design of modern tables for |
| more sense. An old-style and classy café with | | | | cafés are nothing like the antiques because these |
| antique tables in the middle of modern dining places is | | | | are made in a variety of different shapes such as |
| not a bad idea either; different is good! | | | | round, hexagonal, pentagonal and other irregular |
| There is a fine difference between antique café | | | | shapes which meld well with the quirky and hip styles |
| tables and modern ones. While both use the same | | | | that seem attractive today. Most modern styles that |
| materials like wood, metal, marble and glass for their | | | | you will come across will be made of metals covered |
| manufacturing and the general construction is the | | | | with glossy paints of bold colors such as red, black |
| same, the shapes, colors and details of design show | | | | and silver. The choice between antique and modern |
| a world of difference. Antique tables are an | | | | design is completely yours and should be based on |
| incorporation of intricate carvings and more subtle | | | | your purpose of purchase and personal style. |
| colors such as white, hues of pink and natural tones. | | | | |