Tempered glass has become a staple in modern furniture design due to its sleek aesthetic, durability, and safety benefits.

Cost. Nondesigner glass side tables typically cost $50-$150. Some can drop to $30 or rise to $200. Designer side tables typically start around $200 and can easily cost $2,000-plus.

Since 2004, the Consumer Product Safety Commission has received 141 complaints of tempered-glass tables spontaneously exploding. That number is considered a fraction of the real problem.

Glass tables have pros and cons. Glass patio tables are very popular because they are lightweight, affordable, ... But that tempered glass can have a downside, no matter what brand.

Glass table injuries are common, ... According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, tempered glass is mandatory for doors but voluntary for horizontal surfaces such as tabletops, ...

The tempered glass table shattered during a steamboat dinner on Jan 19, 2020. The table was bought in June 2019. PHOTOS: STEPHANIE CHU/FACEBOOK ...