{"product_id":"neutral-glass-fibre-reinforced-concrete-sculptural-coffee-table","title":"Neutral Glass Fibre Reinforced Concrete Sculptural Coffee Table","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"d-sec\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"d-h\"\u003eSeventy kilograms of staying put.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"d-p\"\u003eMost coffee tables apologise for being there. They are light enough to nudge aside with a knee, temporary enough that nobody notices when they leave. This one does the opposite. At 70.5 kg, cast from glass fibre reinforced concrete in a matt linen tone, it arrives and the room reorganises around it. The sofa angles toward it. The rug sits beneath it. The books, the candle, the ceramic bowl find their place on its surface and the living room suddenly has a centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"d-p\"\u003eThe form is sculptural rather than geometric. Smooth, rounded curves replace the sharp edges that most rectangular tables rely on. The surface carries the fine, chalky texture of finished concrete that feels cool under a hand and warm under lamplight. The matt linen finish avoids the grey industrial tone, sitting instead in the same tonal family as plaster walls, natural linen and pale stone floors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"d-p\"\u003eA lower shelf sits 177mm beneath the main surface, providing a second level for oversized books, folded throws or a tray of objects that need a home but not the spotlight. For a lighter table in a contrasting material to place alongside it, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theurbanmill.co.uk\/products\/simplistic-round-oak-coffee-with-glass-top-black-cf30bk\"\u003eRound Oak and Glass Coffee Table\u003c\/a\u003e offers a warm counterpoint in the same living room scheme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-sec\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"d-h d-hu\"\u003eWhat concrete gives a living room.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"d-ul\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"d-li\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-lbl\"\u003eGlass fibre reinforced concrete.\u003c\/span\u003e GFRC is lighter than solid concrete but still carries substantial weight and density. The glass fibre reinforcement adds tensile strength without compromising the smooth, sculptural finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"d-li\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-lbl\"\u003eMatt linen tone.\u003c\/span\u003e A warm, neutral cream finish rather than the industrial grey most concrete furniture defaults to. It sits naturally alongside soft furnishings, pale walls and natural textiles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"d-li\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-lbl\"\u003eLower shelf at 177mm.\u003c\/span\u003e A fixed second level beneath the main surface for books, trays, throws or decorative objects. Keeps the top surface clear without losing the items to a drawer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"d-li\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-lbl\"\u003e1300mm wide, 485mm deep.\u003c\/span\u003e Long enough to serve a full-width sofa and narrow enough to leave a comfortable walkway around it. The 450mm height sits just below a standard sofa seat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"d-li\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-lbl\"\u003eIndoor and outdoor use.\u003c\/span\u003e GFRC handles moisture, UV exposure and temperature changes. Move it to a covered terrace, a courtyard or a garden room without concern for the material.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"d-li\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-lbl\"\u003eNo assembly required.\u003c\/span\u003e It arrives as a single finished piece. Unbox, position, and the table is ready. At 70.5 kg, two people are needed to move it into place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-sec\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"d-h\"\u003eWhy the weight is the quality.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"d-p\"\u003eA lightweight coffee table shifts when someone leans on it and never quite feels like it belongs. Seventy kilograms does not move. It anchors. The weight is the first thing a visitor notices when they rest a glass on the surface and feel no give, no wobble, no flex. It is also what makes the rounded curves credible: a thin, hollow table in the same shape would feel like a prop. The density of GFRC makes the form feel inevitable rather than decorative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-sec\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"d-h\"\u003eThe room it centres.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"d-p\"\u003eIn a living room with a deep linen sofa and a jute rug over warm oak boards, the matt linen concrete anchors the space between them. The cool surface contrasts with the soft furnishings, and the rounded form softens what could feel like a hard material in a comfortable room. Against olive or warm putty walls, the cream tone picks up the lighter notes. On a covered terrace with rattan seating, it provides a surface that rain and spilled drinks will not damage. In a contemporary open-plan space with polished floors and high ceilings, it connects the living area to the architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-sec\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"d-h\"\u003eBefore you commit to a position.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"d-ul\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"d-li\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-lbl\"\u003eWeight: 70.5 kg.\u003c\/span\u003e Two people minimum to move into place. Plan the position carefully before delivery. Measure the doorways, hallways and turns between the front door and the final location.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"d-li\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-lbl\"\u003eDimensions: 1300 x 485 x 450mm.\u003c\/span\u003e The 1300mm width suits sofas of 2000mm or wider. Leave at least 400mm between the table edge and the sofa front for comfortable access.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"d-li\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-lbl\"\u003eSurface care.\u003c\/span\u003e The matt concrete finish is sealed but not coated. Wipe with a damp cloth. Avoid abrasive cleaners. Minor surface variations in tone and texture are inherent to GFRC and part of the material's character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Urban Mill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56518401491324,"sku":"CT574","price":829.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/9672\/1715\/files\/neutral-concrete-sculptural-coffee-table-in-modern-living-room.jpg?v=1774355873","url":"https:\/\/www.theurbanmill.co.uk\/products\/neutral-glass-fibre-reinforced-concrete-sculptural-coffee-table","provider":"The Urban Mill","version":"1.0","type":"link"}