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Puzzle Side Table by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Puzzle side table by Egg Designs
Dimensions: 61.5 L x 45 D x 63.5 H cm
Materials: Antique copper
Category
2010s South African Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Copper, Steel
$3,610 / item
Matilda Side Table by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Matilda Side Table by Egg Designs
Dimensions: 72 L X 65 D X 54 H cm
Materials: Composite Casting
Category
2010s South African Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$3,658 / item
Puzzle Side Table by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Puzzle side table by Egg Designs
Dimensions: 61.5 L X 45 D X 63.5 H cm
Materials: Antique Copper
Category
2010s South African Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Copper, Steel
$3,610 / item
Jewel Side Table by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Jewel side table by Egg Designs
Dimensions: 40 L X 40 D X 66 H cm
Materials: solid oak cant
Category
2010s South African Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
$2,268 / item
Drop Side Table by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Drop side table by Egg Designs
Dimensions: 60 L X 60 D X 58 H cm
Materials: Antique copper
Category
2010s South African Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Copper, Steel
$2,779 / item
Cant Side Table by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Cant side table by Egg Designs
Dimensions: 40 L X 40 D X 62 H cm
Materials: Solid Oak Cant
Category
2010s South African Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$7,613 / item
Sherpa Side Table by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Sherpa side table by Egg Designs
Dimensions: 49 L x 64 D x 63 H cm
Materials: Shou Sugi Ban
Category
2010s South African Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$6,532 / item
Boogie Nights Side Table by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Boogie Nights Side Table by Egg Designs
Dimensions: 51 L X 51 D X 56 H cm
Materials: Antique
Category
2010s South African Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Copper
$13,088 / item
Yoruba 3 Side Table by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Yoruba 3 side table by Egg Designs
Dimensions: 46 x 30 x 60H CM
Materials: Composite Casting, Solid
Category
2010s South African Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
$2,684 / item
Yoruba 2 Side Table by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Yoruba 2 side table by Egg Designs
Dimensions: 38 L X 33 D X 57 H cm
Materials: Composite
Category
2010s South African Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
$2,684 / item
Trumpet Medium Side Table by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Trumpet Medium side table by Egg Designs
Dimensions: 38 L X 38 D X H 54 cm
Materials: Solid Cast
Category
2010s South African Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$6,876 / item
Yoruba 1 Side Table by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Yoruba 1 side table by Egg Designs
Dimensions: 46 L x 33 D x 60 H cm
Materials: Composite
Category
2010s South African Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
$2,684 / item
Trumpet Large Side Table by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Trumpet large side table by Egg Designs.
Dimensions: 38 L X 38 D X H 54 cm
Materials: solid cast
Category
2010s South African Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$7,316 / item
Stellar Float Side Table by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Stellar Float side table by Egg Designs
Dimensions: 75 L X 38.5 D X 56 H cm
Materials: Walnut
Category
2010s South African Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$5,677 / item
So Disco Side Table by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
So Disco side table by Egg Designs
Dimensions: 56 L X 51 D X 52 H cm
Materials: Smokey Glass
Category
2010s South African Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$23,148 / item
Stellar Cube Side Table by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Stellar cube side table by Egg Designs
Dimensions: 56 L x 56 D x 50 H cm
Materials: Walnut
Category
2010s South African Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Copper
$13,907 / item
Set of 3 Yoruba Side Tables by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 Yoruba side tables by Egg Designs
Dimensions:
52 L X 33 D X 43.5 H cm
38 L X 33 D X
Category
2010s South African Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
$8,052 / set
Set of 3 Yoruba Side Tables by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 Yoruba side tables by Egg Designs
Dimensions:
52 L X 33 D X 43.5 H cm
38 L X 33 D X
Category
2010s South African Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
$8,052 / set
Exceptional Early 20th Century Senufo Low Table
Located in Chicago, IL
, this piece would be the most extraordinary coffee table at your beach house or city apartment.
Category
Early 20th Century African Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Gazelle Drinks Trolley by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
, Copper, Composite Casting
Founded by South Africans and life partners, Greg and Roche Dry - Egg is a
Category
2010s South African Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Copper
$6,401 / item
Marble Patch by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
, Copper Coated Steel Arm, Solid Brass, Clear Glass
Founded by South Africans and life partners, Greg
Category
2010s South African Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass, Copper
$5,843 / item
Brutalist Modern Ceramic, Brass
Black Hair on Hide Coffee Table Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Jive coffee table is designed by Egg Designs and manufactured by a group of artisan in small
Category
2010s South African Modern Center Tables
Materials
Steel
Antique Wooden African Wabi Sabi Bench or Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful rare African antique bench or coffee table. Originally used as a day bed. Hand carved
Category
20th Century African Tribal Benches
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Brutalist Coffee Table, Solid African Ayous Wood, Modern Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Handcrafted of solid African Ayous wood and finished with oil, the table is suitable for use both
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Rare Large African Senoufo Bed Made of Solid Wood from Benin Coffee Table
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Large African resting bed made of solid wood from Benin which can also be used as a coffee table
Category
Vintage 1940s Beninese Primitive Daybeds
Materials
Wood
Great Escapes Africa, the Hotel Book Taschen
By Angelika Taschen, TASCHEN
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
each hotel in Africa. A must have travel coffee table book!
* Creator:
Angelika Taschen(Author
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Expressionist Books
Materials
Paper
Moroccan Berber Table with Carved Tribal African Designs
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan Berber cable hand-carved with tribal African designs.
Rectangular wooden coffee table
Category
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Senoufou Resting Day Bed in Solid or Large Wood Coffee Table Africanist - G593
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Large Senoufo resting bed from Africa from the 60's, which can be used as a large coffee table or a
Category
Vintage 1960s African Tribal Daybeds
Materials
Wood
Zebra Ottoman / Coffee Table, Large Square, Custom Made In USA, Two Zebra Hides
By Area ID
Located in New York, NY
Large zebra ottoman, measures: 42 inches by 42 inches and 14 inches high. Great as a coffee table
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Campaign Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Zebra Hide
20th Century Carved Wood Tribal African Coffee Table, 1910
Located in Milan, IT
Carved wood African coffee table.
Category
20th Century French Tribal Gueridon
Materials
Wood
African Drum Coffee Table
Located in Stamford, CT
African hide drum table with glass top. Split to hide on one side.
Category
Mid-20th Century African Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Hide, Rope, Wood
African Mahogany Coffee Table by CFP
Located in San Diego, CA
Solid African Mahogany coffee table hand-made by Roly Gomez of CFP.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
$4,800 / item
Circular African Table
Located in New York, NY
Circular table, carved from solid ironwood.
Category
Mid-20th Century African Coffee and Cocktail Tables
$2,800
Contemporary Resin Coffee Table "Emeralds of Africa" on Black Satin Steel Base
By Viscosity Art
Resin Gallery
Located in KIFISIA, GR
Outstanding resin coffee table that consists a piece of art. The tabletop is hand painted with a
Category
2010s Greek Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Coffee Table in Brass
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Raw brass frame with original glass top. This table along with three others was part of a family
Category
20th Century South African Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$1,100
20th Century Solid Ebony Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
20th century solid ebony coffee table.
Category
Vintage 1980s African Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Child
s African Oil Barrel Furniture
Located in New York, NY
A Child size Settee and Table made from North African Oil Barrels.
Priced Separately. Measurements
Category
Vintage 1960s North African Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Jean Royère African Mahogany Cocktail Table
By Jean Royère
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful Royère table. Documented.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
MŪ311 Coffee Table in Sandstone by MŪVEK
By MŪVEK
Located in Cape Town, Western Cape
The MŪ311 coffee table draws inspiration from the planar qualities of the MŪ11 bed’s base structure
Category
2010s South African Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Sandstone, Stainless Steel
$2,000 / item
Pair of Round Burnt and Natural Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of round burnt and natural coffee table.
Category
20th Century African Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
$21,378 / set
MŪ311 Coffee Table in Kalahari Springs Granite by MŪVEK
By MŪVEK
Located in Cape Town, Western Cape
The MŪ311 coffee table draws inspiration from the planar qualities of the MŪ11 bed’s base structure
Category
2010s South African Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Granite, Stainless Steel
Contemporary Character Coffee Table in Kiaat Oiled Wood with Tapered Legs
By Bonga Jwambi
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Octagon shape top, with Tapered legs and a natural linseed oil smooth finish.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Contemporary Kiaat Wood Coffee Table in Oiled Finish with Steel Base
By Bonga Jwambi
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Kiaat wood and steel. Kiaat table top: tree trunk cut to 55mm thickness. Single leg of turned Kiaat
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Contemporary Handcrafted Round
Asanka Coffee Table
, Side Table, Custom
By AMWA Design
Located in London, GB
Despite its modular composition of structure, shape and materials, the Asanka Coffee Table
Category
2010s English Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Concrete
Contemporary Round Handcrafted
Asanka Coffee Table
, Side Table, Custom
By AMWA Design
Located in London, GB
Despite its modular composition of structure, shape and materials, the Asanka Coffee Table
Category
2010s English Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Other
2nd Centhury Mosaic depicting two animals (a dog and a hen) mounted as table
Located in Ramillies, BE
Mosaic depicting two animals (a dog and a hen) mounted as table.
Near East (Apamea?), 2nd century
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier African Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Nest of Egg Tables, Tops Covered in Ostrich Eggshell Veneer, Details for Small
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Nest of Egg tables, their tops covered in a veneer of ostrich eggshell sits on a steel base in a
Category
2010s South African Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ostrich Eggshell
20th Century African Root Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Natural weathered African root coffee table, with black lacquer on top and sides.
Category
Vintage 1950s Furniture
20th Century African Root Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Sculptural natural root with black lacquered top and side’s coffee table.
Category
Vintage 1950s Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
21st Century Ambar Side Table in Carbalho by Etro Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Ethnic accents and African references for the Ambar coffee table, whose structure consisting of a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
21st Century Ambar Central Table in Carbalho by Etro Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Ethnic accents and African references for the Ambar coffee table, whose structure consisting of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Materials
Brass
Ottoman Coffee Table Upholstered in Linen Dyed Indigo, France, circa 1860
Located in Madison, WI
in Africa on the Ivory Coast. Made its way to France, circa 1860. Its condition is incredible with
Category
Antique 1860s African Napoleon III Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Linen, Reclaimed Wood
Round African Coffee Table
Located in Wainscott, NY
Round, carved wood, African coffee table. Very unusual piece at this large size. Slight lip
Category
20th Century Nigerian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
A Map of Africa Coffee Table by Doug Edge
Located in Pasadena, CA
A map of Africa coffee table by Venice of California artist and furniture craftsman Doug Edge
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plywood, Wood
Heavy North African Coffee Table with Inset Iron Grill
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A heavy North African coffee table with inset iron grill
This is an unusual Piece made from a
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Monumental African Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Rare and impressive antique large coffee table hand carved from a single block of wood from Guinea
Category
Antique Early 1900s Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Vintage African Coffee Table with Intertwined Legs
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden coffee table handcrafted in Africa circa 1970. The combination of the unique elements
Category
Vintage 1970s African Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
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Africa Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Africa coffee table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, reclaimed wood and metal, every Africa coffee table was constructed with great care. Find 89 options for an antique or vintage Africa coffee table now, or shop our selection of 16 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a Africa coffee table — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A Africa coffee table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Folk Art styles are sought with frequency. Andrianna Shamaris, Jesse Ede and Egg Designs each produced at least one beautiful Africa coffee table that is worth considering.
How Much is a Africa Coffee Table?
Prices for a Africa coffee table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $59 and can go as high as $59,670, while the average can fetch as much as $2,119.
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 Africa Coffee Table
- 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.
- 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.
- 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. - 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.
- 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.
- 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023To date a Lane coffee table, look for the serial number on the underside of the piece. On most Lane coffee tables, reading the number from right to left will tell you the date that the table was manufactured. For example, a serial number that says 852140 would have been produced on April 12, 1958. Founded in Virginia in the early 20th century, Lane is largely known for its cedar chests and innovative mid-century modern designs. Find a variety of Lane 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To stack books on a coffee table, place the largest one on the bottom with the spine facing the focal piece of furniture, usually the sofa. Then, add the next largest, lining up the inner edges so that the spines create a stepped effect. Continue adding books to complete the stack and top it off with a decorative object if you wish. Shop a variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, a coffee table should generally be lower than a couch. However, the top of the table should only be slightly lower than the couch to maintain a balanced look. A good rule of thumb is to choose a table no more than one inch shorter than your sofa's seat height. Explore a large collection of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024The average height of a coffee table is around 16 to 18 inches. Designers typically choose this height to create a balance between coffee tables and sofas. The average seat height of sofas is 17 to 18 inches, and experts typically recommend that coffee tables be no more than 1 inch shorter than sofa-seat height. Explore a diverse assortment of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024The best height for a coffee table is around 1 to 2 inches lower than the seat height of the adjacent sofa. Most sofas feature seat heights of around 17 or 18 inches. As a result, the most common height for coffee tables is 15 to 17 inches. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of coffee tables.
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