Marks & Spencer
Gallery Direct Avento Coffee Table Bronze
£549
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Description
Practicality meets modern style in this coffee table from Gallery Direct. It features a rectangular bronze metal frame with a glass tabletop, which maintains the minimalist aesthetic.. The mirrored lower shelf reflects light, for a striking effect, while adding additional storage space.
Our Stylist Says
I love this coffee table for its sleek, modern design with a hint of Mid-Century influence, thanks to the warm bronze tones. It works particularly well in contemporary and minimalist interiors, adding a touch of sophistication without overpowering the space. Practical styling tips include keeping the surface clear for a minimal look, or styling it with a few carefully chosen accessories like a vase, tabletop book, or candles. Its glass top also makes it versatile, allowing you to layer different textures underneath, such as a textured rug or a woven tray, to create visual interest. This piece is ideal for spaces where you want a statement but functional centrepiece.
Sienna Brooks
Flitch Interior Stylist
Dimensions
Dimensions can be found on Marks & Spencer's website here
About Marks & Spencer
History and Expansion
Marks and Spencer, often lovingly called "Marks and Sparks" or "M&S", has been a staple in the UK market since its founding in 1884. Over the years, the brand has seen tremendous growth, with 1,064 stores across the UK and an additional 406 locations worldwide as of 2023.
Historically, M&S was celebrated for its commitment to selling British-made goods, pioneering the "St Michael" brand in 1928 which honoured its co-founder Michael Marks.
As they grew, M&S maintained its reputation for quality, fair value, and innovative customer policies, even allowing returns with full cash refunds regardless of purchase date.
Clothing & Home Business Endeavours
In recent years, M&S has focused on modernising its Clothing & Home business, striving to offer contemporary, stylish products that resonate with their 22 million customers.
A noteworthy move was their acquisition of Jaeger in 2021, a brand that shares a founding year with M&S. Under M&S's umbrella, Jaeger remains an independent brand, renowned for its timeless elegance, and is now available on M&S's website and in select M&S stores across the UK and Ireland.
Sustainability and Innovations
Throughout its existence, Marks and Spencer has demonstrated commitment to improving customer experience and sustainability.
In the 1950s, they introduced hygiene training for canteen staff, and by the 1960s had implemented thermostatically controlled refrigerators for enhanced energy efficiency.
M&S has been at the forefront of many retail innovations, from introducing "sell by dates" in the early '70s to enhance food quality, to banning smoking in all their stores as early as 1959 due to fire hazards.
The brand's long standing dedication to quality, customer relations, and sustainability remains evident in their practices today.
