Bamboo is an eco-friendly material that grows fast and renews itself. In furniture, it brings a natural look, visible fibres, and a palette of warm colours. A bamboo coffee table adds a zen, Scandinavian, or nature-inspired atmosphere. The tables shown here combine bamboo with other materials to play on contrast. If bamboo isn't quite what you're after, a plain table with hidden storage covers the same need in a different material, and a rectangular lift-top coffee table or a marble-effect coffee table with storage take the idea further still, alongside a walnut-style coffee table with storage for a darker wood tone.
Which one to choose, based on your living room
If budget is the deciding factor
[en.casa] Table Basse Design Scandinave avec 2 Portes Coulissantes et
Best value of the six, at around £70, mechanism included.
[en.casa] Table Basse Design Scandinave Table d'Appoint Bout de Canapé
120 x 55 x 40 cm · Natural / Black
The [en.casa] measures 120 cm in length by 55 cm in depth, a generous size with a timeless Scandinavian style. Two sliding doors hide semi-circular compartments at the front. At 40 cm, it keeps the proportions of a classic coffee table. The Natural / Black finish stays understated and works with a bright interior. Limitation: the sliding bamboo doors need regular upkeep to glide smoothly.
[en.casa] Table Basse Design Scandinave Table d'Appoint Bout de Canapé
120 x 55 x 40 cm · Black / Natural
Same table, different colour: [en.casa] with bamboo doors in a Black / Natural black-and-natural combination. The black-natural contrast is bolder than marble-natural, more modern. At 120 cm, it's a mid-sized option. Weak point: the black finish shows dust easily. The bamboo needs a bit of oil now and then to keep looking good.
[en.casa] Table Basse avec Portes Coulissantes et Compartiments de Ran
120 x 55 x 40 cm · Natural
This all-natural [en.casa] in bamboo and light wood brings timeless warmth. At 120 cm, it fits both small and large living rooms. The sliding doors hide well and open quietly if properly maintained. Downside: the light wood scratches more easily than a darker finish.
[en.casa] Table Basse Design Scandinave avec 2 Portes Coulissantes et
100 x 50 x 40 cm · Blue
The blue [en.casa] adds character: Blue on a natural bamboo frame, 100 cm long. It's original, less neutral than the natural-black versions. Downside: the blue limits the colour palette of your interior. Not ideal if your sofa is warm grey or reddish.
[en.casa] Table Basse Design Scandinave avec 2 Portes Coulissantes et
100 x 50 x 40 cm · Natural / White Cream
Last model: natural bamboo with a Natural / White Cream cream finish. At 100 cm, it's the same size as the others. The cream softens the rustic feel of natural bamboo. The sliding doors store well. Limitation: cream marks easily, best suited to those happy to clean regularly.
Natural bamboo has a warm honey colour, visible grain, and character. Bamboo choices come down to finish and colour, while our guide to round nesting sets deals with shape and count instead. It ages well and develops a patina over time. Stained, bamboo offers more design choice. Should mobility matter as much as the finish, a coffee table on castors in oak keeps the natural grain while letting you roll it aside.
Note: stained bamboo can lose its colour if exposed to direct light for a long time. A sunny living room calls for natural rather than stained bamboo.
Care: natural bamboo takes a gentle oil every six months. The same goes for stained bamboo, but more lightly.
Key point The same goes for stained bamboo, but more lightly.
Sliding bamboo doors: durability and comfort
Dense bamboo copes well with repeated sliding, better than some woods. A bamboo sliding door should last ten years without issue. Bamboo not tough enough for your daily traffic? A coffee table on castors in steel takes knocks without swelling and still moves at a push.
The catch: with humidity swings, bamboo expands or shrinks, which can make the doors creak. A drop of silicone on the track fixes this.
Another point: always open the doors slowly and close them gently. Heavy sliding doors reward a careful touch.
Key point Heavy sliding doors reward a careful touch.
Design pairings: bamboo with marble, steel or glass
Bamboo plus faux marble: a nature-meets-chic contrast, very on trend. Even fake, marble elevates the bamboo.
Bamboo plus black steel: modern and industrial. It's a less obvious pairing than bamboo and wood, but it works very well.
Bamboo plus light wood: cosy and warm, goes with everything, never looks dated.
Key point Bamboo plus light wood: cosy and warm, goes with everything, never looks dated.
Bamboo maintenance: more than you'd think, but nothing dramatic
Oiling: once every six months, apply a gentle oil to the visible surfaces. This feeds the wood and keeps the satin finish.
Humidity: bamboo dislikes extremes. Keep relative humidity between 45 and 60%.
Everyday cleaning: a damp cloth, mild soap. Never pour hot water directly on it, never use alcohol or a stripping product.
Key point Never pour hot water directly on it, never use alcohol or a stripping product.
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Written by the Tavolia Bassio team
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