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Swedish Designer, Coffee Table, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A large pine coffee table designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Light scratching and
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
Incredible Equine Carved Wood Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Expertly crafted work of art, this coffee table is hand-carved from wood, stained and burnished
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
Acrylic and Glass Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chunky Legs and Frame Support an Inset Glass Top
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Acrylic, Glass
$3,984 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This gorgeous vintage modern coffee table features unique carved legs with stretchers on each side
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Marble Coffee Table From France, Circa 1970
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Marble Coffee Table From France, Circa 1970. Large model with a solid marble top on a wood
Category
Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Brutalist Pine Wood Coffee Table, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A compelling example of brutalist design from 1970s Sweden, this solid pine coffee table exudes a
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
Brass Clad Coffee Table By Rodolfo Dubarry
By Rodolfo Dubarry, Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Houston, TX
Brass Clad Coffee Table By R. Dubarry.
Spanish hand hammered riveted brass clad coffee table in the
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This sturdy vintage coffee table features a thick rosewood top with brushed steel legs. Modern
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Maison Jansen, Coffee Table, circa 1970
By Maison Jansen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Maison Jansen, coffee table, circa 1970.
Brass leg, marble imitation in resin on the top.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Maison Roméo, Coffee Table, circa 1970
By Romeo Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Maison Roméo, resin and glass coffee table, circa 1970.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Resin
Extension Coffee Table by STOD, 1970s
By Západoslovenské nábytkárské závody
Located in Praha, CZ
Extension coffee table from 1970s. Made in Czechoslovakia by STOD. Restored and polished with satin
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Italian Marble Coffee Table, 1970
s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice Italian coffee table handcrafted out of marble, 1970's.
The rectangle top and base are
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Vintage Pine Coffee Table From France, Circa 1970
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Pine Coffee Table From France, Circa 1970. Solid and thick pine construction with very
Category
Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
Collection of Five Slab Tables, Bench, Coffee Table, Side Table 1974
By George Nakashima
Located in Miami, FL
coffee or side table, bench or flower stand.
The two small tables are 7.5” high, 17.5 by 15.5
Bench is
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
1970s Double Tier Rattan Glass Coffee Table
By McGuire
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, Organic double tier rattan coffee
Category
Vintage 1970s Philippine Bohemian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan
French Designer, Coffee Table, Pine, France, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine coffee table or bench designed and produced in France, c. 1970s.
Top presents with moderate
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Pine
Italian Marble Coffee Table, 1970
s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice Italian coffee table handcrafted out of marble, 1970's.
The beautiful top is rounded
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Brass and Lucite Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Lucite and brass coffee table consisting of a nicely designed brass and Lucite base and a clear glass top
Category
Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
1970s Geometric Brass Tripodal Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Wonderfully designed patinated brass post modern coffee table with mitered legs and elongated
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Italian Marble Coffee Table, 1970
s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Extraordinary Italian coffee table handcrafted out of marble, 1970's.
The rectangle top and base
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Brutalist Coffee Table by Silas Seandel
By Silas Seandel
Located in New York, NY
( Seandel '75). Coffee, Cocktail table, iron with original faux bronze finish. Classic Brutalist metal work
Category
Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
$3,680 Sale Price
20% Off
2x 60s 70s Coffee Table Side Table Chrome
Brass
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
2x 60s 70s Willy Rizzo coffee table side table chrome & Brass 60s.
Object: 2x coffee table
Category
Vintage 1970s European Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
$2,957 / set
Italian Marble Coffee or Side Table, 1970s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
This elegant sculptural side table is crafted entirely from solid marble and originates from Italy
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Coffee Table, Mister Luna, Circa 1970
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Coffee table - Mister Luna
Glass, cream white lacquered wood and mirror
Signed on the foot and
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Marc Berthier Fiberglass Coffee table 1970s France
By Prisunic, Marc Berthier
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Olive Green Coffee Table . made of Fiberglass .
Design by Marc Berthier manufactured by
Category
Vintage 1970s French Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Fiberglass
Extension Coffee Table by STOD, 1970s
By Západoslovenské nábytkárské závody
Located in Praha, CZ
Extension coffee table from 1970s. Made in Czechoslovakia by STOD. Restored and polished with satin
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Unique Heinz Lilienthal Agate Coffe Table
By Heinz Lilienthal
Located in Munich, DE
Until now unknown version of the famous E8 coffee table by Heinz Lilienthal. Custom made for a
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Agate
Italian Marble Coffee or Side Table, 1970s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
This elegant sculptural side table is crafted entirely from solid marble and originates from Italy
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Midcentury Coffee Table after Silas Seandel
By Silas Seandel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
with glass tabletop, this studio made coffee table makes a wonderful centrepiece to home or lobby
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Italian Chrome
Glass Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in Lisboa, PT
This coffee table was designed and produced in Italy during 1970s. The structure as a central foot
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Steel
$712 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Marble Coffee Table, 1970
s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice Italian coffee table handcrafted out of marble, 1970's.
The rectangle top and the base
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Francois Monnet Brush Steel Coffee Table
By François Monnet
Located in Miami, FL
Superb coffee table by Francois Monnet, brush steel and glass.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Scandinavian modern Dutch oak brass coffee table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian modern Dutch oak brass coffee table. Solid oak coffee table with brass hardware. Very
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$1,800 Sale Price
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Modernist Chrome Coffee Table from the 1970s
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Modernist Chrome Coffee Table from the 1970s
Large Mid Century Chrome and Glass Designer Coffee
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Brass Coffee Table with Koi Fish
Located in Lake Worth, FL
estate fine furniture acquisitions of a
Brass Coffee Table with Koi Fish Supporting Original Beveled
Category
Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$1,356 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage italian grey marble coffee table, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage oval grey marble coffee table.
Beautiful colours and pattern in the stone, all crafted by
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Vintage coffee table by Rodolfo Dubarry, 1970s
By Rodolfo Dubarry
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Impressive coffee table by Rodolfo Dubarry.
The table is made of wood covered with hammered brass
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Bacco Coffee Table by Sergio Mazza, Artemide
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in Neuss, NW
BACCO coffee table by Sergio Mazza for Artemide from the 1970s. High-quality plastic frame in black
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Tobia Scarpa Style Coffee Table Italy 1970s
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Čelinac, BA
Tobia Scarpa Style Coffee Table Italy 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Vintage Glass Beech Coffee Table/ Side Table, Italy, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
This vintage glass coffee table / side table shows a sickle-shaped glass top and three beech legs
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Beech
Polished chrome Greek Key Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Elegant polished chrome Greek key influenced coffee table.
The beautiful granite top floats on
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Granite, Chrome
elegant coffee table by knoll international
By Richard Schultz, Knoll
Located in Munich, DE
iconic design by richard schultz. very modern look.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
$1,330 Sale Price
20% Off
Glass Top and Chrome Coffee Table
By Horst Bruning, Kill International
Located in Antwerp, BE
1970s coffee table minimalist modern chrome base with a clear glass top.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
$1,900 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish Designer, Coffee Table, Pine, Denmark, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine nesting coffee table or set of three side tables designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Pine
Vintage two tier travertine coffee table, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Timeless travertine coffee tables with two nicely shaped tops.
The tops can be turned around to
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
George Mathias square travertine and brass coffee table
By George Mathias 1
Located in Nijlen, VAN
Beautiful travertine coffee table, created by the Belgian designer George Mathias. This limited
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Brass
Mastercraft Brass Mid Century Coffee Table
By Mastercraft
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Mastercraft brass mid century coffee table
Table measures: 38 wide x 38 deep x 16 high
All
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Bruno Rey for Dietiker Round Coffee Table
By Bruno Rey
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bruno Rey for Dietiker, coffee table, plywood, Switzerland, 1970s
This coffee table embodies four
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plywood
$1,100 / item
Silas Seandel 1972 Brutalist "Ortega" Coffee Table
By Silas Seandel
Located in New York, NY
Amazing 1972 brutalist "Ortega" coffee table designed by Silas Seandel signed and dated, in vintage
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze, Cut Steel
Swedish Designer, Coffee Table, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A large pine coffee table designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (inches
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
Ado Chale style brutalist stone coffee table
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Ado Chale style brutalist stone coffee table.
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Resin
Mid-Century Modern Smoked Glass Coffee Table
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Smoked Glass Coffee Table. Featuring a straight line
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table, Travertine, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table, Travertine, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Null Furniture, Coffee Table, Pine, USA, 1970s
By NULL Furniture MFG
Located in High Point, NC
A carved pine coffee table designed and produced by Null Furniture, USA, c. 1970s.
Overall
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
A Contemporary Design Brass and Glass Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary design two-tier brass and class coffee table. The lower tier with rectangular glass
Category
Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Square Glass and Chrome Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman, Laverne International
Located in Kansas City, MO
36 inch square glass and chrome coffee table. High quality 1/2 inch glass and chromed steel frame
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Round Mid-Century Chrome Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique circular coffee table features brass-plated chrome finish with heavy Mid-Century
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
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1979 Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1979 coffee table you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, glass and brass, every 1979 coffee table was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 1979 coffee table — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A 1979 coffee table made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Hollywood Regency — is very popular. A well-made 1979 coffee table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Willy Rizzo, Maison Jansen and Paul Evans are consistently popular.
How Much is a 1979 Coffee Table?
Prices for a 1979 coffee table start at $1 and top out at $180,000 with the average selling for $2,998.
Finding the Right Coffee-tables-cocktail-tables for You
As a practical focal point in your living area, antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables are an invaluable addition to any interior.
Low tables that were initially used as tea tables or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. Early coffee tables surfaced in Victorian-era England, likely influenced by the use of tea tables in Japanese tea gardens. In the United States, furniture makers worked to introduce low, long tables into their offerings as the popularity of coffee and “coffee breaks” took hold during the late 19th century and early 20th century.
It didn’t take long for coffee tables and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Originally, these tables were as simple as they are practical — as high as your sofa and made primarily of wood. In recent years, however, metal, glass and plastics have become popular in coffee tables and cocktail tables, and design hasn’t been restricted to the conventional low profile, either.
Visionary craftspeople such as Paul Evans introduced bold, geometric designs that challenge the traditional idea of what a coffee table can be. The elongated rectangles and wide boxy forms of Evans’s desirable Cityscape coffee table, for example, will meet your needs but undoubtedly prove imposing in your living space.
If you’re shopping for an older coffee table to bring into your home — be it an antique Georgian-style coffee table made of mahogany or walnut with decorative inlays or a classic square mid-century modern piece comprised of rosewood designed by the likes of Ettore Sottsass — there are a few things you should keep in mind.
Both the table itself and what you put on it should align with the overall design of the room, not just by what you think looks fashionable in isolation. According to interior designer Tamara Eaton, the material of your vintage coffee table is something you need to consider. “With a glass coffee table, you also have to think about the surface underneath, like the rug or floor,” she says. “With wood and stone tables, you think about what’s on top.”
Find the perfect centerpiece for any room, no matter what your personal furniture style on 1stDibs — shop Art Deco coffee tables, travertine coffee tables and other antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables today.
Questions About 1979 Coffee Table
- Why is it called a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Coffee tables were originally used in living spaces during social gatherings to support a tray containing multiple mugs, a coffee pot, creamers and sugar bowls. Low to the ground and centrally located in the space, coffee tables reduced the host or hostess’s need to constantly stand and serve her guests.
- Can a coffee table be too low?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Yes, a coffee table can be too low. Most experts recommend choosing a coffee table that is around one to two inches lower than the seat height of your sofa or loveseat. You may find it difficult to access items on the tabletop while seated if you choose a shorter table. In addition, an overly low coffee table can make a room feel cramped or unbalanced. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Sometimes, designers intentionally place ultra-low coffee tables in spaces to create a bold contrast in a large room. Feel free to break from convention when choosing a coffee table. What's most important is that the finished result appeals to you and allows you to enjoy your seating area to the fullest. Shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A coffee table should generally be two-thirds as long as the sofa it stands in front of and around the same height as the sofa’s seat cushions.
- Is an ottoman a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Who invented the coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024No one knows for sure who invented the coffee table. The earliest examples of the occasional table can be traced back to Victorian-era Britain. At that time, makers like William Watt and Collinson and Lock were producing coffee tables in large quantities.
Notably, F. Stuart Foote, the designer behind the American Imperial Furniture Company, claimed to have invented the coffee table in the early 20th century. He stated that he did so by cutting down the legs of a dining table. However, it's unlikely that Foote is the actual inventor of the coffee table, as books describing coffee tables existed in the UK a decade before his birth in 1872.
Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022While 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 ExpertMay 22, 2019
The difference between a sofa table and a coffee table is that a sofa table is always behind the sofa and a coffee table is in front of it. Additionally, a sofa table is the same height as the sofa and a coffee table is much shorter.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.
The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.
Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa, and its depth will match the seating. These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables, but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.
Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between a center table and a coffee table is usually size. Center tables tend to be larger-sized accent tables placed in the center of seating areas. On the other hand, coffee tables are smaller tables usually positioned in front of sofas and loveseats. On 1stDibs, find a variety of center tables and coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a coffee table and a console table is in the design. A coffee table is a low table that comes in many shapes, such as surfaces that are rectangles, squares, ovals or circles. Console tables are taller and usually have elongated shapes, such as ovals, rectangles or semicircles. Placement is another differentiator between the two types of tables. Coffee tables usually go in front of sofas and loveseats, while console tables may be placed behind a sofa or loveseat or along a wall. Find a large collection of coffee tables and console tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024There isn't really a standard size of a coffee table. Manufacturers produce coffee tables in a range of sizes and shapes. However, many rectangular tables are around 45 to 48 inches in length by 25 to 28 inches in width. Heights typically range from 16 to 18 inches. Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- What is a tray top coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021Tray top coffee tables are coffee tables with long, flat rectangular surfaces that are supported by an x-frame base. Low tables that were initially used as tea or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. After coffee drinking and “coffee breaks” became popular, it didn’t take long for coffee and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary tray top coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Coffee tables became popular in the 1920s and ’30s. Pieces from this time period often show off the characteristics of Art Deco design, such as metal accents, mirrored finishes and the use of exotic woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Coffee tables first came into use during the Victorian era, largely in response to the rise of coffee houses in London. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To style an oval coffee table, create balance with opposites. Choose a sofa and accent chairs with a boxier shape for a striking contrast. Place a rectangular tray in the center and use it to display decorative accents or to store remotes and coasters. Another approach to decorating an oval table is to use decorative accents at different heights. Think of a tall vase placed next to a low bowl and a small sculpture positioned on top of two stacked coffee table books. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oval coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Styling a Noguchi coffee table really depends on the space you’re placing it in. The possibilities are far-reaching, so consider the colors and coordination of the other furniture and fixtures around the table. Noguchi tables look beautiful on their own or styled with flowers, books or pottery. Shop a selection of Isamu Noguchi pieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.
- Are glass coffee tables durable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether glass coffee tables are durable depends on the craftsmanship and the materials. Generally, tables with tempered glass are less likely to shatter and break. How well you care for a coffee table will also impact its life span. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of glass coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024How big a coffee table for a sectional should be depends on the dimensions of the sectional. For a balanced look, a coffee table should be roughly two-thirds of the length of the sofa portion of a sofa and chaise sectional. If you have an L-shaped sofa, the coffee table should be around two-thirds of the length of each arm. Find a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To authenticate your Noguchi coffee table, there are three different marks to look for. Isamu Noguchi’s signature will be on the edge of the table and on a medallion under the base. Even under the medallion, you will find Noguchi’s initials. Shop a collection of properly vetted Noguchi pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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