A Creative Journey – Fall ’19 Collection

Oct 15, 2019 | High Point Market, Newsroom

Inspired by the season's best offerings, our Fall '19 collection is proof that good things happen when design and craftsmanship perform in harmonious collaboration.

With only a few days left until the grand revealing of our Fall '19 collection at the High Point Market in North Carolina, we thought we'd (per usual) give our readers an exclusive sneak peek into the best, most anticipated pieces of the season.

However, as a company that believes in the 'design-first' approach, we're going to also shed some light on how some of these pieces, from the Fall'19 collection, came to be as a result of iterative and innovative design processes.

Here are some new releases that we're especially proud of.

1. The Arjan Series

Inspired by Italian mid-century designs, the Arjan series of living room furniture, comprising of a plush velvet wrapped sofa and matching armchair, can be characterized by its signature curved frame and sleek metal legs.

The Arjan sofa flaunts a plush, grey velvet wrap on a curved, wooden chassis that guarantees exceptional durability and sturdiness. The sleek, spindle-style legs on which the frame and cover are stowed, are made of satin silver polished iron that not only complements the velvet seating but also contributes to stability.

A ravishing juxtaposition of velvet and metal on these stunning pieces makes them the ideal choice for spaces based on the Mercana Modern and Enduring Elegance design styles.

The manifestation of an audacious vision to make affordable luxury a reality, the Arjan Series is the culmination of months of design refinement.

2. The Cairo Sideboard

Skillfully crafted to be a part of the many unforgettable memories you are bound to create in the dining room, the Cairo Sideboard's design is based on the unassailable truth that beauty lies in simplicity.

Expertly crafted of premium Indian mango wood that flaunts the natural grain and variation of the wood, the Cairo is a spectacular sideboard finished in a smooth, blonde polish and features ample storage space behind four cabinet doors.

The four cabinet doors flaunt an intricately carved, geometric pattern that adds to the visual appeal of the piece and ensures that the Cairo turns heads in your dining room.

Supported by a matte-black toned iron frame, the Cairo is a stellar choice for spaces based on the Tropical and Coastal design style.

3. The Roy Sofa

A stellar addition to any living room, the Roy series comprises of a spectacular, fabric wrapped sofa and matching accent chair. Both, the sofa and the chair, boast of deep cushion seating which translates to unparalleled comfort.

The Roy I, an artfully designed sofa initially focusing exclusively on comfort, was eventually made more generous by aesthetic features like an exposed wooden frame and plush fabric wrap on the seats.

Crafted of solid mango wood, the Roy is a spectacular, upholstered sofa that epitomizes an amicable design blend between modern and classic. Braced by an exposed frame finished in a natural brown polish that complements the plush, fabric wrap, the Roy sofa makes for an exceptionally comfortable and visually enticing addition to spaces based on the Farmhouse, Coastal and Mercana Modern design styles.

Both, the Roy sofa and the matching chair, are available in four colors - Cream, Flint Grey, Frost Grey and Castlerock Grey.

4. The Pembridge Series

Standing on four solid wood legs, the Pembridge series of bar stools boast of exceptional comfort and are designed to make happy-hours an unforgettable experience while adding a touch of opulence to your bar counter.

Featuring a sturdy, solid oak wood frame finished in a dark brown tone, the Pembridge is a spectacular parsons style bar chair that flaunts a plush, cream fabric upholstered seat and backrest. The fabric, lined with a stretch of brass-toned exposed nail heads, adds a touch of posh to the piece and in turn, elevates your bar or counter area.

Thanks to its stunning linen upholstery and dark brown polished wooden frame, the Pembridge fits perfectly in spaces based on the Enduring Elegance and Farmhouse design styles.

5. The Liam Series

A personification of intricate design and meticulous craftsmanship, the Liam series of ornate light fixtures finds itself a spot in the most luxurious of spaces and furthermore, elevates them.

Comprising of a chandelier and matching candle holder, the Liam series can be characterized by its signature wooden bead details on a smooth, metal frame.

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The short answer

Neither shape is better on its own; the right one depends on your seating layout, your traffic flow and how you use the room. A round coffee table suits compact rooms, sectionals and busy households, while a rectangular coffee table suits a long sofa and rooms that need extra surface.

Shape is one of the first decisions our design team makes when a coffee table moves from sketch to sample, because it sets how a seating group feels and functions. Below is how we think it through, and how designers and stagers can apply it to a real floor plan.

When a round coffee table works best

Choose round when the room needs softness, easy movement or a centre point for seating on several sides.
- Sectionals and L-shaped seating. A circle reaches every seat equally, so no one sits facing a corner.
- Compact or square rooms. With no corners to walk around, a round top keeps pathways open in condos, dens and reading nooks.
- Busy households. Rounded edges are kinder to shins in high-traffic rooms.
- Rooms full of straight lines. A circle breaks up a rectilinear sofa, rug and media console.
The Shima Round Coffee Table brings this idea to a generous 45-inch circle in solid wood, with arched cut-out legs that keep the base visually light. For a smaller footprint with natural stone, the Rumer Coffee Table sets a 36-inch round of veined white marble on dark brown hardwood legs.

When a rectangular coffee table works best

Choose rectangular when a long sofa anchors the room or when the table has to work hard.

A standard three-seat sofa. A rectangle echoes the sofa's length, so every seat can reach the surface.
Long, narrow living rooms. The shape follows the room's proportions instead of fighting them.
Function first. More usable surface for trays, books, games and serving, plus room for shelves or storage below.
Formal or symmetrical plans. A rectangle reads as structured and balanced, ideal for facing sofas.

The Tabor Coffee Table wraps recycled pine in a black oak veneer waterfall frame for a clean, architectural rectangle. For collectors, the Arelius Rectangular Display Coffee Table pairs a glass-topped shadowbox with a black metal base, turning the centre of the room into a place to show treasured objects.

Oval and square: the in-between shapes

If you want the reach of a rectangle with the ease of a circle, choose oval; if your seating forms a square, choose square.

Oval gives a long sofa full coverage while removing the corners, which makes it a strong choice for families and tight walkways. The Shima Oval Coffee Table measures 48 by 28 inches in solid mango wood and arrives fully assembled. The Terra Oval Coffee Table adds a fluted base that conceals a lift top and storage.

Square suits a deep sectional or four chairs arranged around a central table. At 48 inches square with a 3-inch reclaimed wood top, the McArthur Coffee Table anchors large seating groups. The Lucas Coffee Table scales white marble down to 30 inches square for condos and paired-chair corners.

Sizing and clearance guidelines

Whatever the shape, scale matters more than style: a well-sized table makes a seating group feel intentional.

Guideline	Rule of thumb
Length (rectangular or oval)	About two-thirds the length of the sofa
Diameter (round)	About half to two-thirds of the sofa length; larger for a sectional's corner
Distance from seating	14 to 18 inches, close enough to reach a cup
Height	Level with the seat cushion or 1 to 2 inches lower
Walkways around the table	30 to 36 inches where people pass

When a room is between sizes, a round or oval table usually gives back more circulation space than a rectangle of the same surface area.

Pairing shape and material with your sofa

Contrast is the simplest rule: pair a heavy, square-armed sofa with a softer shape, and a curved sofa with cleaner lines.

With a dark brown or leather sofa, avoid matching the tone exactly. White marble, light wood or a metal base adds the contrast that keeps a dark sofa from feeling heavy. The Rumer and Lucas coffee tables both bring white marble into that palette.

Is marble still in style? Yes. Natural stone continues to anchor both modern and transitional rooms, and veining means no two tops are alike. Look for surface-tested finishes if the table will see daily cups and glasses.

With a light or curved sofa, a darker table in wood or blackened metal grounds the room, and an oval or rectangle adds structure.

Explore the collection

Browse Mercana coffee tables in round, oval, square and rectangular shapes, across Modern, Mid-Century Modern, Transitional, Industrial and Farmhouse styles. Each piece is designed in-house and specified with full dimensions, materials and clearance details.

For interior designers, stagers and retailers: register for a trade account to view wholesale pricing and availability. Shopping for your own home? Find a Mercana retailer near you.

Is it better to have a round or rectangular coffee table?

Round is better for sectionals, compact rooms and high-traffic homes. Rectangular is better for a long sofa, narrow rooms and when you need more surface or storage.

Does a round coffee table work with an L-shaped sectional?

Yes. A round table reaches every seat in an L-shaped layout and leaves an open path around the corner.

What size coffee table do I need?

Aim for about two-thirds the length of your sofa, 14 to 18 inches from the seat, and level with or slightly below the cushion height.

What coffee table goes with a dark brown sofa?

Choose contrast: white marble, light wood or a metal base keeps a dark sofa from feeling heavy.

Is an oval coffee table a good compromise?

Yes. An oval offers the reach of a rectangle along a long sofa without hard corners.

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