At a glance, all Eileen Gray side tables look the same. But to a discerning eye, there are dramatic differences in quality and the attention to detail the creator supplies. We'll reveal the secrets of critical quality so that you can make informed choices for your home furniture to have pieces that look better and last so much longer!

The Quality of Glass
Durability and safety are foremost for glass tops. Many manufacturers of glass-topped tables skimp on thickness to lower purchase price – but at the client's expense.

Plate glass breaks into sharp pieces and thinner glass shatters more easily, posing a safety risk for both adults and children. A broken glass top also means you need to replace the whole table.

Tempered glass never shatters, breaking instead into smooth nuggets for increased security. Our Alphaville design comes with a the original 8mm (5/16") of tempered glass to increase durability and lower the risk of accidents as well!

Holes Aren't Bored Equally
One of the most overlooked yet most important element of a well-crafted Eileen Gray table is the hole through which the bar passes. A bar that isn't properly centered through the hole can lead to chipping or glass damage.

Our Alphaville design is drilled perfectly straight with a smooth finish. The hole is bored through a precise location and with exactitude so that the bar slips through to stand and support in an accurate centered location. 

Also, the hole of our table features the original protective ring to ensure design accuracy and durability as well.

Framing Perfection
A thinner collar in the frame construction is often one of the features of a promotional product. That corner-cutting manufacturing isn't accurate to the original design of Eileen Gray tables.

One key difference in our Alphaville design is that we never cut corners. Our tables are crafted with an extra-wide, thick collar that accurately replicates the original design. Honoring Eileen Gray's innovative design sets our tables apart from the rest!

Finishing Touches
Chrome plating is an area favored by promotional manufacturers to cut costs and skimp on quality. Inferior chrome-plated tables soon show early signs of oxidizing, pitting and rusting – a very unattractive look!

With our Alphaville design, we remain true to the highest caliber standards of quality. The manufacturing process uses a triple chrome-plating process to fully coat the steel tubing for maximum luster and mirror shine for lasting appeal.

Smooth, Safe Functionality
Stability and safety are important, especially with tables offering functionality and adjustable features. Love that swooshing sound as you lower or raise a table? Don't be fooled into this little trick of the trade – extra-loud, scratching noises are unfriendly added bonuses that don't increase the table's appeal.

When properly built, an Eileen Gray design is easy to operate and adjust for full functionality. Table tops should float up and down easily – without the extra noise.

Our designs also ensure that each table's guide bar, critical for safe stability in adjustable height features, has been properly aligned and solidly welded for maximum security.

Alphaville Design is the trusted source of classic Eileen Gray pieces, offering meticulous attention to detail and strict quality control. The modest cost difference compared to bargain-basement promo products is well worth it. Classic products remain true to the original design, and quality standards ensure durability, safety and long-lasting appeal.