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font-weight:300; line-height:1.55; max-width:480px; margin:0 auto; }\n@media (max-width:600px) {\n  .sonoma .inner{padding:0 1.3rem;} .hero{padding:2.6rem 0 1.6rem;}\n  .quote-card{padding:28px 18px 24px; margin:1.6rem 0 1.9rem;}\n  .size-card{padding:18px 15px;} .size-figures i{margin:0 5px;}\n  .closing{padding:26px 18px;}\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"sonoma\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"inner\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"hero\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"eyebrow\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coffee-tables\"\u003eFurniture \/ Coffee Tables\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eA solid elm coffee table on an A-frame trestle base with a crossbar.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"hero-rule\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e140cm of elm on splayed A-frame supports, joined by a single crossbar running the length of the table.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"lead\"\u003eThe base is the design. No corner legs, so nothing catches a shin, and the crossbar gives the underside something to look at. Browse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coffee-tables\"\u003ecoffee tables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"quote-card\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"quote-label\"\u003eStylist's note\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"quote-text\"\u003eA coffee table is seen from every side and sat around at knee height. The base matters as much as the top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"quote-attrib\"\u003eThe CharlesTed Studio\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"pills-caption\"\u003eAt home in\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pills\"\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"pill\" href=\"\/collections\/living-room\"\u003eLiving rooms\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eSnugs\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eOpen plan\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eFamily rooms\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"pill\" href=\"\/collections\/farmhouse-style\"\u003eModern Country\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eRustic\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eCoastal\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eClassic\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"acc-intro\"\u003eEverything you need, one tap away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe measurements, and the sofa it suits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"size-card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"size-top\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"size-name\"\u003eMalmesbury\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"size-figures\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eL\u003c\/b\u003e140\u003cspan\u003ecm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\/\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eW\u003c\/b\u003e60\u003cspan\u003ecm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\/\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eH\u003c\/b\u003e46\u003cspan\u003ecm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"size-body\"\u003eSolid elm, on an A-frame trestle base with a full-length crossbar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"size-tip\"\u003eThe rule is two thirds of your sofa length. 140cm suits a sofa of 190cm to 220cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe height sits roughly level with most sofa seats\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is the comfortable range for reaching a cup without leaning down. Anything much lower and you are stooping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeave 40cm to 45cm\u003c\/strong\u003e between the sofa edge and the table. Closer and it is hard to get past, further and you cannot reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn a rug\u003c\/strong\u003e, the whole table should sit on it rather than half on and half off. At this size that usually means a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rugs\"\u003erug\u003c\/a\u003e of at least 200 x 300cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMind the splay.\u003c\/strong\u003e An A-frame base is wider at the floor than at the top, so the footprint is a little larger than the 60cm width suggests. Worth knowing if it is going in a tight space between a sofa and a chair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe detail that makes it different\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"p-large\"\u003eA trestle base on a coffee table is unusual, and it solves a real problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"p\"\u003eFour corner legs are what everyone catches a shin on, and they are what stops you pulling a chair or an ottoman in close. \u003cstrong\u003eAn A-frame at each end moves the supports inboard\u003c\/strong\u003e, so the ends of the table are clear and the piece can be approached from any angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"p\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ecrossbar between the two frames\u003c\/strong\u003e is structural, tying the base together across the span so the top does not rack. It is also the detail that makes the underside worth looking at, which matters on a piece seen from every side at knee height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"p\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003esplayed legs\u003c\/strong\u003e give the base a stance rather than a stance-free box, and it is what makes the table read as farmhouse craftsmanship rather than a rectangle on posts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolid elm\u003c\/strong\u003e is a hardwood with a wandering, interlocking grain, which gives it both a distinctive appearance and a natural resistance to splitting. It has warmer undertones than oak and considerably more variation board to board, so no two are identical and yours will not match the photograph exactly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy you will love it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"benefits\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA-frame trestle base\u003c\/strong\u003e, so nothing catches a shin at the corners\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull-length crossbar\u003c\/strong\u003e, structural and worth looking at\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid elm\u003c\/strong\u003e with a wandering grain and warmer tones than oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLevel with most sofa seats\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is where a coffee table should sit\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e140cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, the right proportion for a two or three seater\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e60cm deep\u003c\/strong\u003e, a genuinely usable surface rather than a narrow ledge\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApproachable from any angle\u003c\/strong\u003e, with no corner posts in the way\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo two alike\u003c\/strong\u003e, since the grain varies board to board\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow our stylists would dress it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"sub\"\u003eThree groups, not one pile\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"p\"\u003eWork in three loose clusters with clear space between them. A stack of books with a small object on top, a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/trays\"\u003etray\u003c\/a\u003e with a candle, and something with foliage at the far end. Leave the middle relatively clear so the table still functions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"sub\"\u003eUse a tray\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"p\"\u003eThe single most useful thing on a coffee table. It corrals remotes and coasters and makes a styled surface look intentional rather than arranged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"sub\"\u003eVary the heights\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"p\"\u003eSomething tall, something low, something flat. Books laid flat give you a plinth to raise a small object onto, which is the trick that makes a coffee table look considered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"sub\"\u003eDo not hide the base\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"p\"\u003eThe trestle is the reason to buy it, so keep anything underneath sparse. A single \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/baskets-and-storage\"\u003ebasket\u003c\/a\u003e tucked at one end, or nothing at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"sub\"\u003eThe palette that flatters it\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"p\"\u003eWarm elm wants warm neutrals. Off white, oatmeal, clay and mushroom. Dark glazed stoneware from \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pots-and-vases\"\u003epots and vases\u003c\/a\u003e anchors all that timber, and cool grey drains the warmth out of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"spec-list\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003eMaterial: Solid elm\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003eBase: A-frame trestle with crossbar\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003eLegs: Splayed, no corner posts\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003eCharacter: Grain and tonal variation throughout\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003eHandling: Two person lift\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003eUse: Interior only\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare and honest expectations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse coasters.\u003c\/strong\u003e The care advice that genuinely matters on a coffee table, since this is the surface that takes mugs and glasses daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDust along the grain\u003c\/strong\u003e with a soft dry cloth and wipe spills promptly rather than letting them sit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRefresh with a clear furniture wax\u003c\/strong\u003e once or twice a year to nourish the timber and deepen the tone. Avoid silicone polishes and all-purpose sprays, which build up and dull the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeep it clear of a radiator\u003c\/strong\u003e where you can, and out of prolonged direct sun, which lightens timber unevenly if only one end sits in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to expect.\u003c\/strong\u003e Elm varies considerably in grain, figure and tone from board to board, so yours will not match the photographs exactly. That variation is the timber working as intended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuestions, answered\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"faq-q\"\u003eWhat size sofa does it suit?\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA coffee table should be roughly two thirds the length of your sofa, so at 140cm this suits a sofa of around 190cm to 220cm. Leave 40cm to 45cm between the sofa edge and the table.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"faq-q\"\u003eWhat is a trestle base and why does it matter?\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"faq-a\"\u003eThe table is supported by an A-frame at each end rather than four corner legs, joined by a crossbar. That means the corners are clear, nothing catches a shin, and the table can be approached from any angle.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"faq-q\"\u003eIs it solid wood?\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"faq-a\"\u003eSolid elm. A hardwood with a wandering interlocking grain, warmer in tone than oak and with considerably more variation from board to board.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"faq-q\"\u003eWill it look exactly like the photographs?\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"faq-a\"\u003eNo. Elm varies in grain, figure and tone from piece to piece, so yours will be recognisably the Malmesbury but individual in its detail.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"faq-q\"\u003eWhat size rug do I need?\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"faq-a\"\u003eBig enough that the whole table sits on the rug rather than half on and half off. At 140 by 60cm that usually means a rug of at least 200 by 300cm.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"faq-q\"\u003eWill it mark?\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"faq-a\"\u003eElm is a hardwood and holds up well to everyday use, but any timber will mark if a wet glass is left standing. Use coasters and wipe spills promptly.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"faq-q\"\u003eIs it suitable for a family with children?\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"faq-a\"\u003eThe trestle base helps, since there are no corner posts at shin height. As with any timber surface, coasters and prompt wiping are the main things.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"faq-q\"\u003eDoes it need assembly?\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"faq-a\"\u003ePlease check the delivery details shown at checkout for this item, and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eget in touch\u003c\/a\u003e if you need it confirmed before ordering.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"faq-q\"\u003eHow do I care for it?\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"faq-a\"\u003eDust along the grain with a soft dry cloth, use coasters, and refresh with a clear furniture wax once or twice a year. Avoid silicone polishes and all-purpose sprays.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"faq-q\"\u003eHow is it delivered?\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"faq-a\"\u003eIt travels with our specialist furniture courier, who will call ahead to arrange a time. Current timescales and charges are on our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/delivery\"\u003edelivery page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eComplete the look\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"look-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"look-name\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rugs\"\u003eRugs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"look-why\"\u003eThe whole table should sit on the rug. At this size, 200 x 300cm and upward.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"look-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"look-name\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/trays\"\u003eTrays\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"look-why\"\u003eThe single most useful object on a coffee table. Contains the remotes.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"look-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"look-name\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pots-and-vases\"\u003ePots \u0026amp; Vases\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"look-why\"\u003eDark glazed stoneware anchors warm elm. One vessel with foliage is plenty.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"look-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"look-name\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sofas\"\u003eSofas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"look-why\"\u003eMeasure both together. Two thirds the sofa length, with 40cm to 45cm between them.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"look-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"look-name\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/candles-diffusers\"\u003eCandles \u0026amp; Diffusers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"look-why\"\u003eCandlelight on a timber surface in the evening is what the finish was made for.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"look-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"look-name\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cushions\"\u003eCushions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"look-why\"\u003eWhere the colour goes in a room built on warm timber. Olive, sage or terracotta.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"look-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"look-name\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/baskets-and-storage\"\u003eBaskets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"look-why\"\u003eOne tucked under at an end, if you want storage without hiding the trestle base.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrdering with confidence\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"p\"\u003eYour table travels with our specialist furniture courier, who will call ahead to arrange a time. Current timescales and charges are set out on our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/delivery\"\u003edelivery page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"p\"\u003eSend us the length of your sofa and we will tell you honestly whether 140cm is the right proportion. Reach us via our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003econtact page\u003c\/a\u003e or live chat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"p\"\u003eIf it is not right once it is in the room, our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/returns\"\u003ereturns process\u003c\/a\u003e is straightforward, and everything is covered by our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/guarantees-and-warranties\"\u003eguarantees and warranties\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"p\"\u003e0% interest-free finance is available at checkout, and our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/price-match\"\u003eprice match promise\u003c\/a\u003e stands if you find the same piece for less elsewhere. Furnishing a holiday let? Ask about \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/trade-accounts\"\u003etrade accounts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"closing\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eSolid elm on a trestle base, with nothing at the corners to catch a shin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"CharlesTed Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58699913068869,"sku":"FUR-NC-CT12-SS26","price":649.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/9782\/7397\/files\/Screenshot2026-09-07141706.png?v=1788794708","url":"https:\/\/www.charlestedhome.co.uk\/products\/coffee-table-cross-bar","provider":"CharlesTed Home","version":"1.0","type":"link"}