Glass Coffee Table with Gold Metal Frame - 10mm Black Tempered Glass Two-Tier Table

Ten-millimetre tempered glass is the specification that matters, and it is worth understanding why. Tempered glass is heat-treated to be several times stronger than ordinary glass, and if it ever does break it crumbles into blunt granules rather than shards — which is the reason it is the only acceptable choice for a table in a living room, particularly with children around. Ten millimetres is a substantial thickness rather than a token pane. The black glass hides fingerprints and dust far better than clear, which is the usual complaint about glass tables, and it sets off the powder-coated gold frame sharply. Two tiers keep the top clear while remotes and magazines live below, and metal tube corner detailing gives it a finished, considered look.

Specifications

Buying guide

With any glass table, confirm it is tempered and check the thickness — those two facts matter more than the styling. Tempered glass is far stronger and fails safely into granules rather than shards, and 10mm is substantial. Black glass is the practical choice over clear: it hides the fingerprints, dust and smears that make clear glass tables a chore, and it visually anchors a room rather than disappearing. On the gold frame, powder coating is durable but not indestructible — wipe it with a soft cloth and avoid abrasive cleaners, which cut through any coating. Use coasters, not because glass marks but because rings show badly on a dark surface. Lift rather than drag when rearranging, since dragging stresses the joints and the glass seating, and check the frame fixings a few weeks after assembly.

How it compares

Against a wooden coffee table, glass keeps a small room feeling open and reflects light, where wood is warmer and more forgiving of knocks. Compared with clear glass, black hides fingerprints and dust far better. Against a single-tier table, the lower shelf keeps clutter off the top. Against the marble-top tables in stock, those are heavier and more substantial while this reads lighter in a small sitting room.

Frequently asked questions

Is the glass safe with children?
It is 10mm tempered glass, which is several times stronger than ordinary glass and crumbles into blunt granules rather than shards if it ever fails. That is why tempered is the only acceptable choice for a living-room table.

Does black glass show marks?
Far less than clear glass, which is the usual complaint about glass tables. Rings do show on a dark surface though, so use coasters.

How do I care for the gold frame?
Wipe with a soft cloth and avoid abrasive cleaners, which cut through any powder coating.

Do you deliver outside Nairobi?
Yes — same-day delivery within Nairobi and countrywide shipping to Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and beyond, with payment by M-Pesa or on delivery.

Pairs well with

• Tear Drop Coffee Table with Double-Layer Design - Curved Living Room Centre Table
• Coffee Table - Living Room Sofa Table and Balcony Tea Table
• Nordic Style Coffee Side Table - Compact Minimalist Table for Sofas, Bedsides and Balconies

Available at WIMU Kitchen, Nairobi. Same-day Nairobi delivery · countrywide shipping (Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret) · pay by M-Pesa or on delivery. Questions? WhatsApp +254 758 157 035.