Oviala builds its whole range around a single material: tempered glass, offered in five different shapes rather than five different styles. Oval with no corners, round and clear, rectangular in two shades, square on a metal frame: the brand mostly explores geometry, always keeping the same promise of strength against a knock from crockery. The choice, then, comes down less to the material, identical throughout, than to the shape that suits your sofa and the shade, clear or smoky brown, that hides marks left after an evening more or less well.
Five models, one drawback shared by all: glass needs more frequent cleaning than a wooden top, whatever its shape or shade. That's the price of a material that lets light through and visually lightens a room, a trade-off every buyer needs to accept before ordering rather than discovering it once the parcel arrives home.
At 110 cm long and 55 cm wide, with 45 cm below the top, this Oval Tempered Glass Coffee Table in Brown is the only one in the Oviala range with no corners at all: the manufacturer specifically praises a corner-free oval shape, strong and elegant thanks to the tempered glass. It avoids knocking a corner while walking past the sofa on a tired evening. The brown shade masks fingerprints better than the clear glass of other Oviala models. It doesn't remove them altogether, though: a wipe with a cloth stays necessary each week, or a fine layer of dust ends up showing clearly against the light.
Oviala Table Basse en Verre trempé Ronde diam70 cm Transparent
70 x 41 cm · Transparent
70 cm in diameter for just 41 cm in height: this Round Tempered Glass Coffee Table in Transparent is, according to the manufacturer, soft and free of corners, visually light yet genuinely strong thanks to the tempered glass. Placed in front of a low sofa, it lets the eye run through to the rug instead of cutting the room in two the way a solid top would. Its compact round format suits a small living room or studio. In front of a large three-seater sofa, though, it looks lost in the middle of the rug, with nothing to visually balance the space around once the cushions are in place.
Oviala Table Basse rectangulaire L110 cm en Verre trempé Marron
110 x 50 x 40 cm · Brown
This rectangle in Tempered Glass Brown runs to 110 cm in length by 50 cm in width, and rises to 40 cm below the top: a thick tempered glass, according to the manufacturer, with scratch resistance, that follows the lines of a straight sofa rather than the roundness of the oval model in the range. The dark shade hides fine dust well between two weekly cleans. The drawback of a rectangular top compared with an oval model: its sharp corners need a little more clearance around them so as not to catch on frequent traffic in a room shared with children or a running pet.
Oviala Table Basse carrée L90 cm en métal et en Verre Marron
90 x 90 x 40 cm · Brown
This square shape, the only one in the collection, measures 90 cm to a side by 40 cm high: a thick tempered glass top set on a sturdy, Brown metal frame, rather than on glass legs like other Oviala models. This visible base changes the style noticeably, more industrial than the rest of the collection. The metal, unlike the glass, doesn't show fingerprints day to day, but it can mark a delicate floor if it lacks protective pads under each foot.
Oviala Table Basse rectangulaire L110 cm en Verre trempé Transparent
110 x 50 x 40 cm · Transparent
Same length, same width, same height as the brown model next to it — 110 cm by 50 cm for 40 cm — but this time in Transparent: the same thick tempered glass and the same scratch resistance claimed by the manufacturer, except that light passes right through the top. That lightens the room visually but also shows everything placed underneath, tissue box included. It's the most demanding version in the whole Oviala range to keep clean, having no shade to mask a layer of dust between two wipes.
The five Oviala tables share the same tempered glass, between 8 and 10 mm thick depending on the model: it's the cut that changes the price. Cut, not material, sets the price across these five glass tables, while our pick of travertine designs follows a completely different logic. The Oval Brown Tempered Glass table, with no corners at all, and the square table on a sturdy metal frame cost more to make than a simple 110 cm rectangle set on standard glass legs. Shape drives the price here, whereas the gold lift-top coffee table page shows what a rising mechanism adds to the bill.
The two L110 rectangles, one brown one clear, 10 mm thick and claimed scratch-resistant, stay at roughly the same price as each other: only the shade changes, not the structure. The Round diam70 table, the most compact of the range, is generally the simplest to mass-produce.
Key point The Round diam70 table, the most compact of the range, is generally the simplest to mass-produce.
Tempered glass: what the brand guarantees, and what it doesn't
The 8 to 10 mm tempered glass claimed by Oviala takes a knock from crockery without shattering into sharp pieces, unlike ordinary untreated glass: the L90 square table with its 8 mm top on a metal frame and the two L110 rectangles with their 10 mm all carry this claim. Toughened tops are claimed by other brands too, and the GOPLUS coffee tables page lets you compare those promises side by side.
What the scratch resistance praised on the L110 rectangles doesn't guarantee: always set objects on a mat rather than sliding them across the top, brown or clear, and keep up the habit of a weekly wipe with soapy water for fine dust.
Key point What the scratch resistance praised on the L110 rectangles doesn't guarantee: always set objects on a mat rather than sliding them across the top.
Clear or brown: which one suits your living room
The Round diam70 Clear and the L110 Clear rectangle let the eye run through to the rug, without taking up any visual bulk: a real plus for anyone short on floor space. That's also what tips the balance towards the clear version of the rectangle rather than its brown twin, identical in dimensions. Clear or tinted, transparency suits small rooms, a point the GrandCA HOME coffee tables page develops with its own glass models.
The Oval Brown and the L110 Brown rectangle offer more reassurance on upkeep since they hide marks better between two cleans, but they close off the space a little more than a fully clear top. Neither is a poor choice: it comes down to the natural light available in the room.
Key point Neither is a poor choice: it comes down to the natural light available in the room.
Setting up an Oviala table safely
The four models on glass legs, the Oval, the Round and the two rectangles, are best set on a flat floor: on a thick rug, the legs can sink slightly on one side and unbalance the whole piece. The square table on its sturdy metal frame resists this better thanks to its wider base, but still needs pads under each foot to avoid marking a delicate floor. Stability starts with the base, and the GreenForest coffee tables page gathers frames designed to stay level on soft flooring.
Across all five models, avoid placing anything very hot directly on the tempered glass: even at 8 or 10 mm thick, a sudden thermal shock remains one of the few documented causes of breakage, far more than everyday mechanical knocks.
Key point Across all five models.
Five Oviala shapes for five living-room uses
The oval shape of the Brown 110x55 table suits a busy living room: the absence of corners cuts the risk of knocks while moving around it, a real advantage in a constantly used hallway. The Round diam70, the most compact, is most convincing in a studio or secondary living room already short on space. Glass hides nothing, so anyone needing to tidy up quickly should look at our grey coffee table with storage selection instead.
The square L90 on its metal frame suits a corner sofa better, its 90 cm sides following a more square-shaped room than a long one. The two L110 rectangles, brown or clear, remain the most universal format: they line up effortlessly with most straight sofas on the market.
Key point The two L110 rectangles, brown or clear, remain the most universal format: they line up effortlessly with most straight sofas on the market.
Pairing two Oviala models together
Nothing stops you pairing the L110 Brown rectangle in front of the sofa with the Round diam70 Clear as a side table in a corner, rather than sticking to a single isolated top: tempered glass remains the common material across all five models, only the shape and shade really change from one piece to another. Pairing two pieces works, but one table doing two jobs works too, as our grey lift-top coffee table page demonstrates.
Do take care not to multiply glass tops in one small room, though: beyond two Oviala tables together, the lightness effect you were after tends to get lost in an uncomfortable pile-up of reflections.
Key point Do take care not to multiply glass tops in one small room, though: beyond two Oviala tables together, the lightness effect you were after tends to get lost in an uncomfortable pile-up of reflections.
Worth knowing
Frequently asked questions
Does Oviala tempered glass scratch easily?
Less than ordinary glass, but it isn't immune to deep scratches: avoid sliding metal objects directly across the top, and always use a protective mat under sharp objects.
What's the difference between Oviala's clear and brown tables?
Just the shade: the material, thickness and manufacturing stay the same on both versions, the brown shade simply hides fingerprints left over the course of the day better.
Does an oval glass coffee table suit a busy hallway?
Yes, more than a square or rectangular model: the total absence of corners clearly reduces the risk of knocking a corner while moving around in the evening dim.
Do you need a special product to clean tempered glass?
No, a dry microfibre cloth is enough for everyday fingerprints; just add a wipe with lukewarm soapy water each week for fine dust build-up.
Do the glass legs on Oviala models slip on a smooth floor?
Without an anti-slip pad under each foot, a glass base can move slightly on very smooth tiling: it's worth checking for pads before ordering, especially in a well-used room.
Can a broken Oviala top be replaced separately from its frame?
The manufacturer doesn't sell the top alone: in case of breakage, you'll generally need to buy the whole model again, frame included, rather than a single spare part for this kind of furniture sold online on Amazon.
Does the Oviala range offer sizes between these five models?
No, the catalogue stops at these five exact references: when torn between two close sizes, go for the larger one if you're unsure rather than end up regretting a top that's too small.
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Written by the Tavolia Bassio team
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