Seeking instant Old World charm for your sleek New World abode? Try a modern-rustic wood-and-metal coffee table, a French industrial classic.
Inspired by a vintage bricklayer’s table, Ballard Designs’ Durham Cocktail Table combines heavily distressed planked hardwood with an aged steel-finish frame. $349 (U.S.) through www.ballarddesigns.com.
Barrymore’s rustic Williamsburg Table is made in Canada and features a natural wood top and lower shelf with an iron frame on casters. $1,500 through www.barrymorefurniture.com.
The Art Shoppe’s Industrial Cocktail Table features a solid oak top, a distressed iron frame and artisan ironwork and detailing. $1,299 at The Art Shoppe (www.theartshoppe.com).