The tear drop shape is a practical decision as much as a stylistic one: a curved table has no sharp corners, which in a room with children or a tight walkway between sofa and wall is a genuine advantage over a rectangular one. Visually, the soft outline also breaks up a room full of straight lines and makes a small sitting room feel less boxed in. The double-layer design is what makes it work day to day — the top surface stays clear for drinks and whatever you are using, while the lower shelf takes the remotes, magazines and coasters that otherwise colonise the top. That separation is the difference between a coffee table that stays presentable and one that becomes a dumping ground. Ample surface for decor, books, beverages and everyday essentials.
Specifications
| Shape | Tear drop, curved with no sharp corners |
| Design | Double layer with lower shelf |
| Use | Centre table for decor, books, beverages and essentials |
Buying guide
Coffee table height and clearance matter more than people check. Aim for a top roughly level with your sofa seat height, and leave about 40cm between the sofa edge and the table so people can get past and stretch their legs. A curved shape genuinely helps in a tight room, both for circulation and for safety with young children. The two-tier design is worth using deliberately: decide what lives below — remotes, magazines, coasters — and keep the top for use, otherwise both levels fill and you are back where you started. Wipe rather than soak, use coasters for hot drinks even on a sealed surface, and lift rather than drag when rearranging, since dragging stresses the joints on any table. Check the fixings after a few weeks if it arrives flat-packed.
How it compares
Against a rectangular coffee table, a curved tear drop shape improves circulation in a tight room and has no corners to catch shins. Compared with a single-tier table, the lower shelf here keeps clutter off the top surface. Against a nesting table set, those separate for flexibility while this is one piece with more usable area. Against a side table, a centre table serves the whole seating group rather than one chair.
Frequently asked questions
What height should a coffee table be?
Roughly level with your sofa seat height, with about 40cm of clearance between the sofa edge and the table so people can pass and stretch out.
Why choose a curved shape?
No sharp corners, which helps in a tight walkway and in a room with young children, and the soft outline stops a small sitting room feeling boxed in.
What is the lower shelf for?
Remotes, magazines and coasters — the things that otherwise take over the top surface. Deciding what lives below is what keeps the table presentable.
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.
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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.
Last updated: 1 May 2026
We deliver across Kenya and ship select products regionally. This page explains our handling times, delivery options, and rates.
1. Order Processing
Orders placed before 2:00 PM (EAT) on a business day are processed the same day. Orders placed after 2:00 PM, on weekends, or on public holidays are processed the next business day.
2. Delivery Times
| Destination | Estimated Delivery |
|---|---|
| Nairobi CBD & environs | Same day or next business day |
| Greater Nairobi & Kiambu | 1–2 business days |
| Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret | 2–4 business days |
| Other Kenyan towns | 3–7 business days |
| East Africa (regional) | 5–14 business days |
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