Glass Tables: 8 Reasons Why Choose Glass

8 reasons why you should prefer glass as the material for your table.

Glass is considered by all table manufacturers as the most modern material that can be used, this is due to the fact that in the collective imagination, when we think of a table, we imagine it made of wood or wrought iron. or in stone, all solid and robust elements; while glass tables are imagined as delicate tables, almost for display, difficult to position as kitchen or dining tables and therefore usable every day... this way of seeing glass as the main material of a table is completely wrong.

Thanks to modern technologies and to the various processes, glass no longer has anything to send in terms of durability and robustness over time to those of its predecessors, allowing you to furnish any type of space in the house, from the living room to the kitchen; you will be able to enjoy the transparency and visual lightness of glass, especially when it comes to tables, the elegance and sobriety of this material is unparalleled and this regardless of the type of table we are talking about, also passing through the consoles and coffee tables. sitting room.
Regardless of the shape, size, aesthetics and features that characterize each model, in principle, a glass table is still able to adapt perfectly to multiple uses and fits perfectly into any type of environment, whatever the furnishing style that characterizes it: obviously depending on the case we will opt for totally different types of tables, but still united by the presence of glass.

The  main feature of glass or crystal tables, which leads them to be particularly appreciated, is precisely the transparency, which reflects the light creating pleasant effects and contrasts that make everything morebright: today we focus a lot on this thing, also because transparent furnishings do not weigh down the space, but leave more space to the rooms, almost tending to disappear and inserting themselves as extremely discreet presences.

The Viadurini collection offers various models of glass tables and combinations of top and bases, available in different materials, colors, shapes and sizes.

1 - Why choose glass for dining tables

A glass table has the characteristic of being versatile and easily adaptable to any type of furniture. A design glass table is a piece of furniture that will make any environment sophisticated, but at the same time modern. Furthermore, the transparency, the reflection of light and the color projections with a prismatic effect make the table the main protagonist of the environment. Finally, a glass table is sturdy and impact resistant, does not get damaged by heat and is not easily scratched compared to a more delicate wooden table.

2 - A glass table is also suitable for the kitchen

Inserting a glass table in the kitchen could be an optimal choice, especially if it is a living room. The doubt that many ask about it concerns above all the cleanliness, given its location. Glass has a unique peculiarity that differentiates it from metal, wood or ceramic, which is that it can be cleaned repeatedly with any detergent, even very aggressive, which makes it absolutely sterile from a hygienic point of view.

3 - The shape of the glass table: rectangular or round

Starting from the fact that the shape is closely linked to the type of environment in which you want to insert the table and therefore it is linked to the space you have available.
Generally a round table can be placed in a smaller room. The characteristic of being round, in fact, gives harmony to the environment and it will be optically larger. On the contrary, a rectangular glass table is more suitable for a large space, where it can find its right place to be enhanced to the fullest.
These are just ideas that do not necessarily have to be followed, but we can say with certainty that the shape does not change absolutely anything on the characteristics of the table.

4 - Style combinations with a glass table

Normally a glass table is placed or associated with a modern and contemporary furniture, but its renowned versatility makes it combinable with any type of style. It gives the environment a refined and unique atmosphere, allowing you to play optically with contrasts of lights and colors. Try to place it in a living area with a classic taste, it will give that chic touch to all the furniture. Or try combining it with other materials to soften the ultra-modern effect.
In practice, being transparent it is like a sponge of styles, it reflects the style that surrounds it, making it perfectly adaptable.

5 - Table in extra-clear or smoked glass

The choice of an extra-clear or smoked glass depends on both personal taste and the type of furniture, because the two colors can be adapted to any design context. One aspect to take into consideration could be the degree of brightness in the environment. If the room is small and dark it is preferable to choose an extra-clear glass table, on the contrary if the room is large and bright the choice could fall on a smoked glass table.

6 - The safety of having a glass table

There are several technologies that make glass resistant and safe even more than other materials. Tempering is a process that increases the resistance to impact and heat by five times, compared to ordinary glass.
Stratification or lamination is a process that involves inserting a very thin plastic film between 2 glass plates. In this way the glass is more resistant and, in case of breakage, the glass fragments remain glued together avoiding being dispersed and injuring people. Furthermore, the tables selected by Viadurini are designed using thick glass sheets, from 12 to 20 millimeters, which offer very high structural strength.

7 - The glass tables get longer

In the Viadurini collection there are models of extendable glass tables, as well as those in wood or metal. In fact, very often we think that glass tables are not suitable to be stretched because they are too delicate. On the contrary, modern manufacturing and processing techniques have made it possible to create and produce extendable glass table models that would satisfy the needs of many.

8 - Easy cleaning of the glass

Cleaning a glass surface is easier than you think. For many people this factor is a major obstacle to choosing a glass table, for fear that they will remain streaks or create scratches. For daily cleaning, just use a microfibre cloth moistened with water, alcohol or a specific detergent for glass, and rub on the surface. For a more thorough cleaning, for example to remove coffee, wine or other residues, you can use a liquid descaler or even bleach diluted with water. Instead, a little trick to avoid the formation of the typical halos is to dry the glass, immediately after cleaning, with a dry cotton cloth. On smoked glass, in general, the effect of halos is much less visible.