Cercie Clear Copper Tray Table
The Cercie Clear Copper Tray Table brings refined industrial style to your living space with its distinctive blend of materials and craftsmanship. Featuring a 10mm tempered glass top that appears to float above a hand-finished copper metal frame, this accent table creates visual lightness while providing practical surface area.
We designed the Cercie collection for those who appreciate both form and function in their furniture. The removable tray top transforms this piece from a stationary accent table into a portable serving solution, making it exceptionally versatile for entertaining or everyday use. The warm copper finish develops a natural patina over time, ensuring your table becomes even more unique as it lives in your home.
Ideal for placement beside sofas, between accent chairs, or as a nightstand alternative, the Cercie measures a compact footprint that works in spaces where traditional tables feel too bulky. Our copper metalwork is sealed to slow oxidation while still allowing the organic aging process that gives this metal its character.
Cercie design highlights
Materials & Construction Quality
We craft the Cercie tray table using 10mm tempered glass that’s four times stronger than standard glass, heat-treated for safety so it crumbles into small granular pieces rather than dangerous shards if broken. The glass top features polished edges and a crystal-clear finish that showcases the copper framework beneath.
The metal components begin as steel tubing that our artisans copper-plate through an electrochemical process, then hand-finish to achieve the warm, lustrous surface. Each frame receives a protective clear coat that slows the natural oxidation process while preserving the metal’s ability to develop character over time. The welded joints are ground smooth and seamless, ensuring structural integrity that supports daily use.
Dimensions & Room Placement
The Cercie measures 18 inches in diameter with a total height of 22 inches, making it one of our most space-efficient accent tables. This compact size works beautifully in apartments, smaller living rooms, or anywhere you need surface area without visual bulk.
We recommend placing the Cercie within arm’s reach of seating—approximately 10 to 12 inches from the edge of your sofa or chair—for optimal functionality. The 22-inch height aligns perfectly with standard sofa arm height, creating a comfortable surface for beverages, reading materials, or decorative objects.
Care & Maintenance Instructions
Maintaining your Cercie table requires minimal effort. Clean the glass top with standard glass cleaner and a microfiber cloth, wiping in circular motions to prevent streaking. For the copper frame, we recommend dusting weekly with a soft, dry cloth to prevent buildup in the metalwork details.
The copper finish will naturally develop a patina—a greenish or brownish oxidation layer—over months or years depending on your environment’s humidity and air composition. This aging process is intentional and adds organic character to the piece. If you prefer to maintain the original bright copper appearance, apply a thin layer of furniture wax designed for metal every 8 to 10 weeks.
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Cercie Tray Table Questions
The Cercie is engineered to support up to 25 pounds when weight is evenly distributed across the glass surface. This capacity easily accommodates typical use like beverages, books, decorative objects, and small plants.
For reference, a laptop weighs 3 to 5 pounds, a stack of hardcover books about 10 pounds, and a medium ceramic planter with soil roughly 8 to 12 pounds. We don’t recommend using the table as a step stool or placing concentrated weight on the glass edges.
Yes, the copper will naturally develop patina—a greenish or brownish layer—over time as it reacts with oxygen and moisture in the air. This is an intentional feature of authentic copper that many customers find desirable for its antique character.
The protective clear coat we apply slows this process significantly compared to untreated copper, but doesn’t prevent it entirely. If you prefer to maintain the original bright finish, you can polish the copper every 8 to 10 weeks with furniture wax designed for metal. Alternatively, if you want a finish that won’t patina, consider our <a href=”/cercie-clear-brass-tray-table/”>Cercie Brass version</a>, which resists oxidation.
The 10mm tempered glass top sits in a recessed lip on the copper frame but is completely removable without tools. You simply lift it straight up to use it as a standalone serving tray.
This design allows flexibility for entertaining—you can carry appetizers or drinks on the glass tray, then return it to the frame afterward. The glass is heavy enough (approximately 8 pounds) that it won’t shift during normal use, but light enough to carry comfortably. The recessed lip keeps it centered and prevents sliding.
The Cercie measures 18 inches in diameter and stands 22 inches tall from floor to the top of the glass surface. The glass tray itself is 16.5 inches in diameter to fit within the frame’s lip.
The base footprint (where the three legs touch the floor) forms a triangle with approximately 15 inches between each leg, providing excellent stability despite the compact size. When planning placement, account for the full 18-inch diameter to ensure adequate clearance from walls and adjacent furniture.
No, the Cercie is designed for simple at-home assembly that typically takes 10 minutes with no special skills required. We include an Allen wrench and four screws—the only tools you’ll need.
The process involves attaching three legs to the circular frame using the provided screws, adjusting the leveling feet if needed, and placing the glass top into the frame. Our illustrated instructions use clear diagrams rather than just text, making assembly straightforward even if you’re not mechanically inclined.
We design the Cercie for indoor use, as prolonged exposure to outdoor elements will accelerate copper oxidation and potentially damage the tempered glass through temperature fluctuations. However, many customers successfully use it on fully covered, enclosed porches where it’s protected from direct weather.
If you plan occasional outdoor use for entertaining, that’s fine—just bring the table inside after each use and dry it thoroughly if it gets wet. For dedicated outdoor furniture, we recommend exploring our <a href=”/outdoor-collection/”>weather-resistant outdoor collection</a> specifically engineered for exterior conditions.
Clean the tempered glass top with any standard glass cleaner and a microfiber cloth. Spray the cleaner onto the cloth rather than directly on the glass to prevent drips onto the copper frame, then wipe in circular motions.
For streak-free results, follow up with a dry microfiber cloth to buff the surface. We’ve found that cleaning weekly prevents buildup that’s harder to remove. If you prefer natural cleaners, a solution of equal parts white vinegar and water works equally well and won’t damage the tempered glass or copper finish.