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What is the difference between a coffee table and a cocktail table?

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What is the difference between a coffee table and a cocktail table?
While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Pepper corn coffee table by Ado Chale
By Ado Chale
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rare table basse dite Grain de Poivres à trois pieds par Ado Chale, création ancienne. Certificat sur demande. Belle provenance. Belle patine.
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Vintage 1980s Belgian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Ado Chale Goutte d’Eau Free-Form Coffee Table in Aluminium
By Ado Chale
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ado Chale, Goutte d’Eau coffee table, cast aluminum, lacquered steel, Belgium, ca. 1977 The Goutte D’Eau coffee table is exemplary for Ado Chale’s exceptional talent in creating int...
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Coffee Table with Fossil Wood Inlay, Resin Top, Patinated Steel Base France 1970
By Ado Chale
Located in Milano, IT
Ado Chale (France, circa 1970) Coffee Table with Fossil Wood Resin top, fossil wood inlay, patinated steel base, and ruby details 99.5 × 35.5 cm (H) A remarkable coffee table by Ado ...
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Sphere by Ado Chale
By Ado Chale
Located in Uccle, BE
“Sphere”, bronze sculpture by Ado Chale. The bronze sphere features subtle undulations that add to its character and appeal. The smooth surface of the bronze catches the light, high...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Dining or center table by Ado Chale
By Ado Chale
Located in Uccle, BE
Dining or center table by Ado Chale. Large dining table or center table with a resin top inlaid with Carnelian agate stones. Equipped with a double tripod foot with wide spacer. (Six...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Carnelian

Ado Chale, Black Resin, Agate, Coffee Table, Belgium, 1990s
By Ado Chale
Located in Manhasset, NY
Ado Chale, Belgian Mid-Century Modern, Black Resin, Agate, Coffee Table, Belgium, 1990s A rare coffee table designed and produced by Ado Chale in Belgium in the later half of the 20...
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20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Agate

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