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Choosing metal is never accidental, but this warm, grained hardwood makes the opposite, cosier statement instead. Grey, black, white: metallic tones create a minimalist mood, far from cosy wood. The gas springs that power the lift mechanism are design features in themselves, visible rather than hidden under a wooden skirt. Before buying, test how comfortable the lift feels: smooth or jerky, quiet or noisy? A brown coffee table with drawers or a design coffee table with storage soften the industrial edge, and our comparisons of storage or nesting coffee table and which coffee table for a studio flat look at storage from two other angles.
50 cm x 100 cm · Grey Anthracite + Black D'ink
The VASAGLE in anthracite grey plus black combines a lift-top from forty-eight to sixty-three centimetres with a metal frame. At 100 cm wide, it fills a living room without overwhelming it. The lower shelf offers visible storage. Anthracite grey works with almost any sofa. The two-tone finish means more surfaces to keep clean.
100x50,5x53/66 cm · White
The white WOLTU combines a lift from 50.5 cm extending to sixty-six to sixty-seven centimetres with closed compartments. Dimensions 100 x 66 x 50.5 cm. Two drawers and open storage. A smooth gas spring for quiet lifting. Metallic white shows marks, worse than gloss white.
58 cm x 113 cm x 13.5 cm · Brown Camel + White Cloud
The Custos in Brown Camel + White Cloud camel plus white combines two textures. A single bidirectional lift-top, very low height. Length 113 cm, almost a side table. Extremely compact, suited to studios. The design outpaces the function: you can't put anything on top without bending down.
100 × 50 × 47.3 cm · White-brown
The Hzuaneri model mixes white and brown tones tastefully. Lift height up to sixty-one centimetres. Dimensions 100 x 50 x 47.3 cm. Two drawers, four open compartments. A telescopic rod for lifting, more stable than gas springs. Too many compartments create clutter.
100cm×50cm×45cm · Black
The clean-lined black Hzuaneri model. 45 cm high, little or no lift function. Dimensions 100 x 50. Clean design for strict minimalists. No mechanism means unlimited durability. The black frame highlights dust and marks.
100*50*50 · Brown Camel
The Brown Camel brown KIMENICH combines a lift mechanism with a folding top. Dimensions 100 x 50 x 50 cm. Two drawers. Extendable: the top grows to seat four to six guests. Three states for one piece of furniture. Each joint becomes a future source of mechanical wear.
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| Model | Price approx. | Dimensions | Finish | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 VASAGLE Custos Collection, Table Basse | £80 | 58 cm x 113 cm x 13.5 cm | Brown Camel + White Cloud | View on Amazon |
 Hzuaneri Table Basse, Table de Salon a | £90 | 100 × 50 × 47.3 cm | White-brown | View on Amazon |
 VASAGLE Table Basse, Table de Salon av | £90 | 50 cm x 100 cm | Grey Anthracite + Black D'ink | View on Amazon |
 Hzuaneri Table Basse, Table de Salon R | £100 | 100cm×50cm×45cm | Black | View on Amazon |
 KIMENICH Table Basse Relevable | £110 | 100*50*50 | Brown Camel | View on Amazon |
 WOLTU Table Basse Relevable et Extensi | £120 | 100x50,5x53/66 cm | White | View on Amazon |
Combining metal with a lift function is a statement that your living room isn't fixed in place. In the morning, work at a higher table; in the evening, lower the top to watch TV. If a top that rises appeals, one that also grows sideways may suit you better, and our ranking of the best extendable coffee table covers those.
Visible metal shows off the mechanics instead of hiding them. It's a design decision. Before buying a lift-top model, ask yourself if you like seeing the mechanism, or find it unattractive.
The tangible benefit: a work surface appears without extra furniture. For a couple working from home, that's a genuine space saving.
Key point For a couple working from home, that's a genuine space saving.
Anthracite grey is the chameleon of metallic tones: it works with grey, beige, blue, or green sofas. It's the safest choice for the undecided.
Matte black makes a statement: modern, urban, sharp. Glossy metallic white looks clean but highlights dust.
Before buying, look at the finish in store under realistic lighting. Bring a photo of your sofa and step back: that's the real visual test.
Key point Bring a photo of your sofa and step back: that's the real visual test.
A top that rises and falls without collapsing is thanks to the gas spring. The quality of the spring determines whether it's smooth or jerky. Cheap springs make the top feel wobbly.
Telescopic rods are more stable than gas springs, but heavier to operate. The best sign: the top lowers slowly, without dropping.
After two to three years, gas springs lose some of their strength. Before buying, ask about the cost of a replacement kit.
Key point Before buying, ask about the cost of a replacement kit.
Glossy varnished metal wipes clean quickly, a damp microfibre cloth is enough. Matte metal picks up dust without shouting about it.
The joints between metal and the top collect dirt. A gentle wipe once a month prevents build-up.
Metal's advantage over wood: no fear of spilled water. This makes metal less stressful for families with children and pets.
Key point This makes metal less stressful for families with children and pets.
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Written by the Tavolia Bassio team
We don't test the furniture: we record each piece's measurements one by one and say where our figures come from. When a dimension is missing from a listing, we say so instead of guessing. Our method.
Page updated on 28 August 2026.