Do you need tempered glass for a tabletop?

Whether you need tempered glass for a tabletop depends on how you intend to use your new table. Because it is cooled slowly during production, tempered glass is ultra strong and unlikely to shatter and break. As a result, tempered glass tabletops may be a better choice than standard glass tops for high-traffic areas in your home as well as for pieces that you will use on a daily basis, such as your primary dining table. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of glass tables.