PURFINO builds its range around a single strong idea: the lift-top that turns a coffee table into an occasional workspace, without going through a separate desk that would take up space in a studio or small living room. Three models offer it, from the round nesting duo up to the large oval table with textured panels, available in two wood shades: washed grey or rustic brown.
Hidden storage under the raised top completes the range's central mechanism: PURFINO mainly targets small living rooms or remote workers who occasionally need a taller surface, without giving up the coffee-table role for the rest of the day. The drawback of such a mechanism is always the same, whichever model you choose: a moving part wears out faster than a fixed top if it's handled roughly week after week.
In this Round Nesting duo in Brown Rustic, the larger table measures 70 cm in diameter for 50 cm high: PURFINO promises a flexible, enlarged nesting design, a versatile pair of tables. The smaller one carries an innovative hydraulic lift-top mechanism and hidden storage, while the larger one keeps its role as a simple side coffee table. Nested together, the two tables take up the floor space of one, a real gain for a living room short on room to move in front of the sofa. The lift mechanism, reserved for the small table alone, doesn't apply to both pieces in the set at once.
This oval coffee table in Grey Washed measures 48 cm in width by 110 cm in length, with 41 cm below the top and a hidden compartment listed at 44 by 43 by 17 cm, rated to hold up to 20 kg: PURFINO highlights unique, textured side panels that add relief compared with a plain, classic top. The top, split in two and liftable, turns, according to the manufacturer, into a floating workstation for a laptop during a video call. The drawback of a top split into two parts: the central seam stays visible even once the mechanism is carefully closed again. Allow enough clearance in front of the sofa to raise the top without catching on the seat while it's up.
The same proportions as the washed grey version of this oval table — 110 cm long, 48 cm wide, 41 cm high — but this time in Brown Rustic: PURFINO keeps the same textured side panels and the same split, liftable top, turned into a floating workstation on both shades on offer. The rustic brown, warmer for a living room with dominant wood tones, shows light-coloured dust more than the more neutral washed grey shade. A weekly wipe with a slightly damp cloth is enough to limit this build-up, without ever fully removing it between two passes.
The hydraulic mechanism on the small table of the Ø70/50 Nesting duo and the split top on the two 110x48x41 Oval tables account for most of the price gap at PURFINO: a hinge and a reliable locking system cost more than a classic fixed top. Hinges and a locking mechanism cost more to build than a fixed frame, unlike the travertine-stone models nearby. Lifting hardware always adds cost, something you can weigh against the HOMCOM coffee tables page and its simpler fixed tops.
The Rustic Brown Nesting duo remains the most affordable entry point, since only the 50 cm table carries the hydraulic lift mechanism; the 70 cm one keeps a fixed top, which limits the overall cost of the set compared with the two Oval tables, fully liftable on their central section.
Key point The Rustic Brown Nesting duo remains the most affordable entry point.
Washed grey or rustic brown: what the shade changes on the 110x48x41 Oval
The Washed Grey version of the Oval suits a light or Scandinavian interior and shows light-coloured dust less than a dark shade, a quiet advantage for a top often handled via the lift mechanism. Light shades hide dust better, a principle applied across the HOOBRO coffee tables range, where pale finishes dominate the catalogue.
The Rustic Brown version warms up a neutral-toned living room more, but like any dark wood, it shows fine dust build-up on its textured side panels faster: slightly more frequent cleaning is recommended on this shade than on the washed grey.
Key point The Rustic Brown version warms up a neutral-toned living room more.
What the split, liftable top gets right, and what it demands
The split top on the two Oval tables, washed grey and rustic brown, genuinely turns into a floating workstation according to PURFINO, something a classic fixed top never allows quite so simply: that's the range's real added value. Floating workstations appear elsewhere too, and the Huhote coffee tables page gathers other tops that rise towards you when needed.
In exchange, a moving part wears out faster if it's handled roughly, and the seam on the split top stays visible even once carefully closed. On the Nesting duo, only the small 50 cm table carries this same trade-off; the larger 70 cm one is spared it, thanks to its fixed top.
Key point On the Nesting duo, only the small 50 cm table carries this same trade-off; the larger 70 cm one is spared it, thanks to its fixed top.
Setting up a floating workstation without damaging the mechanism
To protect the hinge on the split top of the 110x48x41 Oval tables, it's best to lift it in one smooth motion rather than in jerks, and to avoid resting anything too heavy on it once raised for several hours. Smooth handling protects any hinge, including the pneumatic ones detailed on the Hzuaneri coffee tables page, built around the same lifting principle.
A laptop and a cup stay within PURFINO's intended use for this floating workstation; on the small table of the Nesting duo, with its more compact hydraulic mechanism, use is meant to be more occasional, a few minutes at a time.
Key point A laptop and a cup stay within PURFINO's intended use for this floating workstation; on the small table of the Nesting duo.
Hidden storage, a discreet extra
Under the raised top of the small Ø50 Nesting table, PURFINO hides storage only accessible once the hydraulic mechanism is deployed, unlike a classic drawer that opens with a single motion. Storage locked behind a mechanism suits some homes, though the IBF coffee tables page offers drawers that open in a single motion.
The two Oval tables work on the same principle: the floating workstation takes up the central section, with no extra dedicated storage space. For items rarely taken out, that's not a problem; for something grabbed ten times a day, a drawer unit stays more practical.
Key point For items rarely taken out, that's not a problem; for something grabbed ten times a day, a drawer unit stays more practical.
The Ø70/50 Nesting duo against the two Oval tables
The Rustic Brown Round Nesting duo suits a small living room or studio first: two separate surfaces, the 70 cm table for coffee, the 50 cm one convertible into a workstation, never taking up more space than a single table once nested. Studios need every spare corner, and the IDIMEX coffee tables page lists other compact pairs that tuck away just as neatly.
The two 110x48x41 Oval tables, larger, suit an already-established living room looking for a single central piece. Their textured side panels also give them more visual presence than the more discreet nesting duo. The budget follows the same logic: the duo remains the entry point, the two Oval tables sit at the top of the range, at the same price as each other since only the shade changes.
Key point The budget follows the same logic: the duo remains the entry point, the two Oval tables sit at the top of the range, at the same price as each other since only the shade changes.
Caring for a textured side panel without damaging it
The unique, textured side panels on the two Oval tables, washed grey and rustic brown, need a little more attention than a smooth top: dust settles more easily in the texture, and a simple dry cloth isn't always enough.
A soft brush, passed once a month in the direction of the pattern, effectively completes the cleaning without harming the finish. On the smoother Nesting duo, this extra step isn't necessary.
In every case, avoid alcohol-based products on tinted wood: they can dull the washed grey or rustic brown faster than a classic soapy-water clean.
Key point In every case, avoid alcohol-based products on tinted wood: they can dull the washed grey or rustic brown faster than a classic soapy-water clean.
Who the PURFINO range really suits
This range mainly targets people who occasionally work from their living room: the lift-top of the Oval or the small Nesting table fills that gap without needing to buy an extra desk.
It suits daily, intensive desk work less well, where a genuine fixed worktop would stay more comfortable than a hydraulic mechanism designed for occasional use of a few hours at a time.
Key point It suits daily, intensive desk work less well, where a genuine fixed worktop would stay more comfortable than a hydraulic mechanism designed for occasional use of a few hours at a time.
Worth knowing
Frequently asked questions
Does the PURFINO lift-top hold the weight of a laptop?
Yes, that's exactly the intended use according to the manufacturer: the top turns into a floating workstation, designed for this kind of light load rather than a heavy, prolonged weight.
Can the two nesting tables be used separately?
Yes, each works perfectly well alone; only the small table carries the lift mechanism, the large one stays a classic fixed-top coffee table with no moving parts.
Does the seam on the split top show once closed?
Yes, a faint line remains visible at the centre of the top even with the mechanism closed, a normal trade-off of a top built in two separate parts.
Which shade shows dirt less visibly day to day?
Washed grey shows light-coloured dust less than rustic brown, which is darker and therefore more visually sensitive to the slightest fine build-up.
Is the hidden storage under the lift-top really easy to access?
You first need to lift the whole top to reach it, unlike a classic drawer that opens directly with no preliminary handling of the top.
Are PURFINO tables delivered assembled or flat-packed for self-assembly?
They generally arrive as a complete flat-pack kit with a detailed, illustrated manual: allow some time for assembly, especially for the lift mechanism, which needs precise adjustment on first assembly.
Does the PURFINO lift mechanism make noise in use?
A slight mechanical sound is normal on the first lift, but a persistent creak after several weeks of regular, heavy use is worth a quick check of the hinge's screws on the whole mechanism.
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Written by the Tavolia Bassio team
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