I like the idea of a round table. Most of the main shapes in the room are straight-edged, and a round coffee table might play up the shape of the chair bases and the pattern on the rug.

Great windows.

It sounds different from what you are looking for but when I look at this space, I see a really simple wood table in a darker stain. Something simple and modern (not too rustic) but with more earthiness to it to break up the modern style of the couch and chairs.

I see a long oval.

The first thing that comes to mind is a Noguchi Table. I think it would really compliment the chair bases and help soften the hard lines of the room and furniture. Also the black base would help break up the monotone of the beige.

If you don't like the Noguchi table and instead want to go for something with harder, more defined lines... there is nothing quite as clean cut and modern as Van Der Rohe's Barcelona Table

My 2c.

I'm with Maxwell on the need for some contrast here. This already has too many colors for a calm, monochromatic look, but not enough value contrast if you want to keep the different hues. Right now, the room is all about the red pillow.

For a table, I'd look for the cocktail-height version of the table Saarinen designed for his Tulip chairs. Its shape will echo the rug's circles in three dimensions, its softly angled lower edge should complement your chairs' lines & the lack of sharp corners should help with the kid-safe aspect. Also, a large enough version will also keep whatever is in the center of the table out of a child's reach--for a few months, at least.

I think anything too iconic will wind up looking too commercial given the other pieces here. The two chairs side-by-side are giving me a reception room vibe, so I would go for a more homey table to counteract that. I'm blanking on specific examples, though.

Beautiful room, beautiful colors. Great windows. Great simplicity.

I agree with Pete. The place immediately screamed Noguchi to me. The edges are more rounded and organic and should be okay with a child. Definitely wouldn't go with metal. Noguchi would work well in this room because you need something organic and still simple.

I think a Noguchi standing lamp would look amazing too but they are so costly. Maybe you can get a knock off from Target.

what about something like a surfboard shaped coffee table? http://cgi.ebay.com/Danish-Modern-Teak-Surfboard-Coffee-Table-Eames-Era_W0QQitemZ170114581015QQcmdZViewItem

The dark wood will provide the contrast to the light colors (even better if you can find a darker walnut color) and the oval shape will soften up the room next to all your straight edged furniture. This height would work well also.

magnaverde, I really like the idea of a Saarien tulip coffee table. Any suggestion for shape (oval or round) or color?

Thanks

First of all, let me say that I love your furniture, especially the two pedestal chairs! I agree that a Noguchi table would be absolutely perfect for this space. It practically begs for it! Another choice would be a clear acrylic table that takes up no visual real estate.

there's the scando in white although it might be small and not strong enough in white. we *had* an LC10 and then we had a child and now we have the scando. it's smallish but it has so sharp edges. http://babygeared.com/scandotable.html

I love the Noguchi idea...BUT I have a toddler and they will make short work of any tabletop "resting" in a position.

the lucite table could work, but it seems too light weight, visually speaking, try something primitive like the pieces from tucker robbins, check out their website for ideas.

West elm has two round coffee tables which could work: the Round Curved Leg Table, in either white or chocolate. And the Tulip Coffee Table, in white. I think any of these three might work. Also they are inexpensive for now if you find something you prefer later.

how about something like this: http://www.crateandbarrel.com/family.aspx?c=985&f=10254
dark, round, simple

Your room is gorgeous and I also like the idea of a long oval table. Your sofa and chairs have rather sharp angles and a long oval would add some softness and sexy curves to the room.

The only other suggestion I have is to ditch the vertical blinds and put up some nice sheers and drapes.

Best of luck to you! You're off to a great start!

Something curved and more organic would really help warm up this space. The coffee table I grew up with would be GREAT in this space: Vladimir Kagan's Snail table. Here's an example:

http://www.b4decor.com/tables/furniture_html/Vladimir_Kagan.html

Of course, it's not cheap these days but it's a design classic. As you'll notice, the corners are rounded - my parents had it ever since I was 3 and my sister was 6, and we have no noticeable dents or scars ;-).

I agree with Jena, a tulip-based Saarinen coffee table would look great. regardless, I think you should go with round (child friendly!) and either a white or wooden top for it.

my first instinct was the noguchi table as suggested earlier but I think in a walnut wood base ( not black) creating more flow with your soft pallet...however maybe not the most kid friendly...how about the Eames walnut round coffeetable- durable, stylish,low,and the round shape echoes the circles in the rug!!
I think replacing the blinds with sheers is a great idea- you can just unhook each 'louvre' from the header and then hook the curtains onto the mechanism-that way you can use the hardware to open /close the curtains.I think the little toss cushions aren't working, find a cool mid mod print and may I suggest round cushions to soften the angled room and furniture!!

boomarangs are da bomb

I would look for a shape/scale like this table, although the color of this particular table is too similar to the colors already in the room. I agree with Maxwell that you could do with a little contrast. I think the room cries out for an organic-shaped coffee table.

http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-2-TIER-boomerang-coffee-table-EAMES-ATOMIC-50S_W0QQitemZ150126680236QQihZ005QQcategoryZ63568QQcmdZViewItem

Another suggestions - I love the idea of the Kagan Snail Table, and there is one on Ebay right now. But if you don't want to spend that kind of coin, there always seem to be a few Kagan-esque coffee tables around, like this one:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Danish-Modern-Mid-Century-Coffee-Table-Kagan-Era_W0QQitemZ270124489583QQihZ017QQcategoryZ63588QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Kira -
First and foremost, however much i like noguchi, i'm over the table, and you should be too.

Here are a couple of tables from Umbra which i happen to like. (i have a personal affinity for umbra though, because they just awarded me with a prize.) One is a lucite table with some more curves to make it more fun and casual, the other is wooden and simple/ elegant.

http://www.umbra.com/ustore/category/u-plus-furniture/s0/Furniture.html

A round or oval table like the saarinen table is classic and nice. In order to make the room feel less like an office you would have to add some nice orange accent pillows or something, though.

good luck finding something!

I just went to the knoll website to look at the saarinen table again - my parents have the side table, and i love it - but i found this alternative that i also happen to really like and might be a little different for you. Its the Platner table. There's a coffee table, dining table (which youve probably seen) and side table.

http://www.knoll.com/products/product.jsp?prod_id=106&flag=cat&cat_id=40

re: "i'm over the table, and you should be too."

What else are you "over" so we can make equally informed decisions?

:P

I add another vote for the Barcelona table. It's my favorite classic coffee table whenever a square works, and a square definitely works here.

and ps, I'm amazed no one is freaking out about the vertical blinds!

I am! its such a great space and I actually like the yellow walls with the furniture but the stark white apt vertical blinds ruin the effect you're going for no matter what kind of coffee table you put in the space. I would go for kidney shape mid century low table in a walnut tone, or an oval shape with hairpin legs would work too....

And I'm relieved there are vertical rather than horizontal blinds here! Elevates the space a bit and contrasts nicely with the low furniture. Maybe there should be some other window treatment, but it would have to be very simple with straight edges, and NOT horizontal.

Oh, and I think Bridget212323, like some above, has the right idea about the right coffee table for this space.

I also think that the Noguchi and Barcelona tables would work out really well in this space. I have a Noguchi table with a similar section and the contrast does work in a geometric layout. Have you ever thought of using an ottoman as a coffee table?

Some other suggestions:

http://www.pgmod.com/product_info.php?cPath=26&products_id=314

http://www.pgmod.com/product_info.php?cPath=26&products_id=316 (Somewhat too low, but works)

http://www.pgmod.com/product_info.php?cPath=26&products_id=313

http://www.pgmod.com/product_info.php?cPath=26&products_id=263 (ottoman/table)

many of the suggestions are excellent ones. i particularly like the idea of the noguchi or oval shape in terms of style, but i am very much a functionalist (if there is such a thing). i wonder what function will the table serve?
i do agree that there needs to be a little bit of a mix up with the color palette that is currently in place. my mind is seeing a tinted lucite table (perhaps red or orange tint) in a round rather than rectangle shape. of course, i have no clue if one exists.

Thanks everyone for your wonderful input...It has been incredibly helful and clarified to me the choices I was gravitating to. While all the suggestions could work, my favorite are:

-Kagan-esque coffee tables in wood (possibly Kidney Shaped or oval shaped with pin legs)
-Saarien Tulip Oval or Round Table (Color???)
-Snail Table (although a bit above the budget :) Possibly there is a less pricey version...

A couple of points...

1)Walnut Wood/Glass or white top for the table sound lovely. Metal may be to cold for this space.

2)There is a width limitation due to chaise, max width that would fit into the space between chaise & chair is 43"-thus some of the choises would not work due to this limitation

3) Love the idea of mod pillows and adding circular shapes to the room to soften the angular furniture and complement rug circles

4)Vertical blinds are being replaced, details are in the initial "Good Question" on top, underneath the photo (...The drapes for this room will be pinch pleat sheers in linen color /fabric is polyester with 1.5" brushed metal hardware with end caps)

5) Will be adding a 5 Feet Fiddle Leaf Tree in the corner between two windows in a metal square planter

6)While I appreciate the beauty of Noguchi & Barcelona, after seeing these tables in every other office space/ bank /retail store in Bay Area and Manhattan, I am craving something a bit less popular/comercialized :)

Thanks again,
Kira

Ooop, actually the hardware is polished metal :)

I don't like the idea of an oval table, nor do I like the idea of having an oval table either...you've got a nice geometric space there, almost like an open puzzle the way the couch and chairs fit together...I like the idea of something with a dark finish for contrast, and my first choice would be with a low, dark burlwood block coffee table...I feel like you don't want to be too dramatic in terms of the size of the table, so something that would fit nicely in between the chairs and couch portion of the sofa unit might look really nice....I'm not an expert by any means, though so I could be wayy off, but the image I have in my head is sort of a mondrian painting....

Forgot to mention... whatever table you like you don't have to go for the actual designer table. You can try to find a cheap knock-off or even have something similar made. That way it won't "hurt" as much if it gets damaged or you have a change of heart later.

Cheers.

Eames ETR oval coffee table, Low, long and amazing.

http://vitra.com/products/home/living_room_low_side_tables/elliptical_table/default.asp?lang=es_es

New window treatment would be the best coffee table for this room.

Stack the old ones in the middle of the floor and throw your dogs up on them.

Wow, I looked at the snail table on eBay and was blown away by how expensive they are now! My mother's is in mint condition (hasn't been moved once in 35 years and is in a formal living room that is rarely used), and if my parents ever move I already have dibs on that as well as the original Arco lamp in the same room. Fortunately my sister doesn't like midcentury modern ;-).

Noguchi.

As for the lucite: I had a drop dead gorgeous lucite table when my kids were little. Lucite Kiddies is not a good idea at all, unless you want to consider your table disposable within one or two years!

I know you're not that crazy about the idea of metal, but I'd kind of like to see a little grouping of Eileen Grey tables in the middle.

They're technically not coffee tables, but they're round and they're clear glass and they'd relate to the circles on the rug and they'd refer to the chrome on the chairs, and since they're adjustable heights, I have them KIND of nested into some kind of configuration that might even be like fanned petals or something.

Anyone knows where a good, but less expensive reproducton for vladimir kagan -like coffee table can be purchased?

Thanks

I had a Noguchi table for years and got so sick of seeing it everywhere that I bought a Calligaris table with rounded edges and a metal base. http://www.calligaris.it/eng/04_catalogo/catalogo_ambientazione.asp?percorso=9&prc=31&prd=1983
It is 36" wide.

Calligaris makes lots of clean-lined tables that are affordable - you'll need to poke around on-line to find better photos. I had a GREAT experience special-ordering from Jensen Lewis in Manhattan and a very bad experience with one of the stores which comes up as a Google sponsored link.

I think that something darker colored would greatly help all the "mainstream beige" going on in the room. I would suggest this modern coffee table: http://www.boconcept.us/Default.aspx?ID=83605&ImageID=609&flashimageid=0

It's from BoConcept and is priced pretty reasonably. I think the brown and black accents would be the variety you need to liven up the room but still keep it modern. The corners on this table aren't too pointed either, and it's not glass (for child protection.)