Belgium Coffee Tables
to
135
2,017
855
2,485
302
108
950
369
173
30
16
8
4
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
7
56
2,416
410
48
696
1,471
13
1
2
19
26
129
324
1,201
147
19
1,692
902
725
713
691
2,841
2,756
31
24
6
2,887
2,687
2,722
104
104
92
91
74
Sort By
Mid-Century Brass Coffee Table by Lova Creation, Belgium, 1970s
By Lova Creation
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Brass Coffee Table by Lova Creation, Belgium, 1970s
Signed
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Bamboo, Wabi Sabi Coffee Table by Axel Vervoordt; Belgium
By Axel Vervoordt
Located in Waasmunster, BE
Axel Vervoordt is a renowned Belgian interior designer and antique dealer known for his minimalist
Category
Vintage 1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo
Willy Daro Bonsai Tree Brass Coffee Table, Belgium, 1970s
By Willy Daro
Located in Aachen, NW
Rare Bonsai tree coffee table made by Willy Daro, Belgium 1970s.
Sculptural base with fine sanded
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Vintage midcentury oak Brutalist / Arts
Crafts coffee table, Belgian 1970s
Located in Hastings, GB
Vintage solid oak Brutalist / Arts & Crafts coffee table, Belgian c1970s. Two drawers which extend
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Willy Ballez Marble and Glass Coffee Table, 1970s Belgium
Located in Echt, NL
Sculptural coffee table by Willy Ballez in very good condition.
Handmade in Belgium in the 1970s
Category
20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Marble
Resourcer Galva Elipse Coffee Table by Atelier Serruys, Belgium, 2024
Located in Antwerp, BE
The Resourcer Galva Elipse coffee table by Thomas Serruys embodies minimalist elegance and enduring
Category
2010s Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Coffee Table by Yann Dessauvages, Brass Stone and Metal, Belgium
By Yann Dessauvages
Located in Brussels, BE
Coffee table by Yann Dessauvages, brass stone and metal, Belgium.
Category
Vintage 1980s Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Metal
Large Bamboo and Wenge Coffee Table by Axel Vervoordt, Belgium
By Axel Vervoordt
Located in Echt, NL
Exceptional coffee table in very good condition.
Designed and produced by de renowned Belgian
Category
20th Century Belgian Japonisme Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wood, Wenge
Mid Century Belgium Chrome Bronze Coffee Table
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1950
Mid century Belgium chrome & bronze coffee table with Carrara marble top
Measures
Category
Mid-20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
$3,729 Sale Price
45% Off
Belgian Antique 19th Century Marble Top Carved Accent Table, Coffee Table
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
cocktail/coffee table or as an accent/end table. This would make a wonderful addition to your living room
Category
Antique 19th Century Belgian Victorian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Minimalist coffee table by Van den Berghe - Pauvers, Belgium 1970s
By Bob Van Den Berghe, Van den Berghe-Pauvers 1
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
This minimalist square coffee table with rounded corners was made by Van den Berghe – Pauvers in
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
mid-century red ceramic Coffee Table by Amphora, Belgium 1960
By Amphora
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Vermilion red coffee table produced by Amphora, Belgium. Ceramist Rogier Vandeweghe has build up
Category
20th Century Belgian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Custom Belgian Bluestone Round Tripod Coffee Table with Dish Top
Located in San Francisco, CA
Custom sizes and French Limestone option available; fabricated from Belgian bluestone with a honed
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
Coffee Table or End Table by Belgo Chrome, Belgium, circa 1970
By Belgo Chrome
Located in Paris, FR
Large coffee table in glass, steel, gilded brass and Lucite. Top quality and perfect condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel, Brass
Rare painted coffee table by De Coene Frères, Belgium 1950s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1950 / coffee table / De Coene Frères / wood, lacquer / Mid-Century / Vintage
Rare
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Rare Pia Manu Brutalist Coffee Table, circa 1969 Belgium, Signed
By Pia Manu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An incredible Pia Manu brutalist coffee table, circa 1965-1970s, with brutalist cast resin artwork
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
$9,800 Sale Price
30% Off
Marc D
Haens Belgian Modern Cast Copper and Quartz Coffee Table
By Marc D
haenens
Located in Queens, NY
Belgian Modern design round sculptural cast copper coffee table with inset quartz stone on a copper
Category
20th Century Belgian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Quartz, Copper
Rare Pia Manu Brutalist Coffee Table, circa 1969 Belgium, Signed
By Pia Manu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An incredible Pia Manu brutalist coffee table, circa 1965-1970s, with brutalist cast resin artwork
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
$9,450 Sale Price
32% Off
1970s Brutalist Travertine and Glass Coffee Table by Willy Ballez, Belgium
Located in Brussel, BE
Elegant travertine and glass coffee table by Belgian designer Willy Ballez, created in the 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Brutalist Rustic Design Slate Tile
Oak Coffee Table, Belgium 1960
s
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Brutalist Rustic Design Slate Tile & Oak Coffee Table. Made in Belgium, 1960's. Oak wooden
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Slate
Black Resin Engraved Coffee Table, Jean Claude Dresse, Belgium, 1980
s
By Jean Claude Dresse
Located in Waasmunster, BE
Black Resin Engraved Coffee Table, Signed "Dresse" Belgium, 1980's
Category
Vintage 1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century tripod coffee table with marble print top, Belgium 1960s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1960 / coffee table / metal, formica / Mid-Century / Vintage / Space Age
Vintage coffee
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Brutalist Design Travertine Coffee Table by Willy Ballez, Belgium 1970
s
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Architectural Brutalist Design Coffee Table by Willy Ballez. Made in Belgium in the 1970's
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
$1,393 Sale Price
20% Off
Coffee table by Georges Mathias for Lova Creation, Belgium, 1970/80s
By Lova Creation
Located in Uccle, BE
Coffee table by G.Mathias for Lova Creation, Belgium, 1970/80s
Beautiful coffee table by Belgian
Category
20th Century Belgian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Agate, Brass
Contemporary modern side table or coffee table, marble, Belgian design by barh
By barh.design, Jeroen Thys van den Audenaerde
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Ellipse 01.4 c is a low elliptical table. Its generous size and elegant shape adds luxury to every
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
20th Century Belgian Bonsai Tree Coffee Table, Willy Daro, c.1970
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A most unusual mid 20th Century Belgian large smoked glass topped coffee table with a bonsai tree
Category
20th Century Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Hand Made Coffee Table in Metal and Ceramic Tiles Belgium 1960s
Located in Meer, VAN
Coffee table in ceramic tiles and metal, Belgium, 1960s.
This is a truly wonderful mid-century
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Marc D
haenens Belgian Modern Etched Aluminum and Agate Coffee Table
By Marc D
haenens
Located in Queens, NY
Belgian Modern design rectangular acid etched aluminum low coffee table with an lighted inSet agate
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Agate, Aluminum
Architectural Travertin and White Stone Art Coffee table, Belgium, 1970
s
By Massimo Vignelli, Ado Chale
Located in Den Haag, NL
Architectural Travertine and white stone Art coffee table, Belgium 1970's
The different levels
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Travertine
Artisan Chain Link Coffee Table Iron White Enameled Large, Belgium, 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
One of a kind white chain-link table
Dimensions are 46" x 27.55"
Artisan chain link coffee table
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Belgium Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Coffee Table by Juliette Belarti, 1960s
By Juliette Belarti
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern coffee table.
Design by Julliette Belarti.
Striking Belgium design
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
$936 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Ceramic-Tile Coffee Table by Pia Manu, Handcrafted, Belgium 1960
s
By Pia Manu
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Large mid-century coffee table by Belgian atelier Pia Manu, featuring a hand-crafted ceramic tile
Category
20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Mosaic Coffee Table by Rogier Vandeweghe for Amphora, Belgium
By Amphora
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Mosaic Coffee Table by Rogier Vandeweghe for Amphora, Belgium, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic
Belgian Multi Lobbed Stone Table, Belgium 1960
s
By Pia Manu
Located in New York, NY
Large coffee table with a steel top and embedded flagstones, base is carved oak and wrought Iron.
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel, Wrought Iron
Belgium Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table with Tiles by Denisco, 1960s
By Denisco
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern coffee table with tiles.
Design by Denisco with manufacturers mark on
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
$912 Sale Price
20% Off
Willy Daro coffee table Crane bird brass Bonsai tree 1970 Belgium
By Willy Daro
Located in The Hague, NL
Introducing the Willy Daro Brass Crane side- or coffee table: A Fusion of Elegance and Nature
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Modernist Coffee Table with Patinated Gold Painted Top Belgium Mid 20th Century
By Emiel Veranneman
Located in Meer, VAN
Modernist Coffee Table with Patinated Gold Painted Top Belgium Mid 20th Century
A beautiful and
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Gorgeous Pia Manu Slate and Ceramic Mosaic Artwork Coffee Table, Belgium
By Pia Manu
Located in Voorburg, NL
Fantastic brutalist coffee table designed by Pia Manu for Amphora in Belgium, 1970s. The table
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Slate, Steel, Chrome
Contemporary modern coffee table, white marble, Belgian design by barh.design
By barh.design, Jeroen Thys van den Audenaerde
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
approachable in shape. The coffee table is made of Calacatta Verde, a carefully chosen marble. This barh
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Brutalist Design in Style Slate Tile Inlay Coffee Table, Belgium 1970
s
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Brutalist Design Style Slate Tile inlay Coffee Table, made in Belgium 1970's. Dark stained
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Slate
$792 Sale Price
20% Off
Bronze Dolphin Feet Green Marble Top Side Coffee Cocktail Table, 1980s Belgium
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Offered is a 1980s Cocktail Coffee Table gilt bronze Koi or Dolphin Base Organic Design green
Category
Vintage 1980s Belgian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Slate, Marble, Bronze
Christian Krekels Art Coffee Table in Inlaid Brass and Agate Belgium 1989
By Christian Krekels
Located in Meer, VAN
Christian Krekels Art Coffee Table in Inlaid Brass and Agate, Belgium, 1989.
This is a
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Agate, Brass
Poolkes Signed Belgian Coffee or Side Table with Etched Patinated Copper Top
By W. Poolkes 1
Located in Chicago, IL
A large etched abstract scene Belgian signed coffee table on a black wood base.
The undulating
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Copper
$2,800 Sale Price
37% Off
1960s Retro Belgian Abstract Op Art Abstract Tiled Top Coffee Table by Adri
Located in London, England
An original Belgian 21-tile tiled top coffee table designed by Adri Belgique. The painting in the
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table With Hand Painted Ceramic by Guérin - Belgium
By Guerin
Located in Girona, Girona
Coffee table in wrought iron, hand painted ceramic tiles.
Signed: Gres Guérin - Belgique 1958
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Ado Chale Early "Goutte d
Eau" Coffee Table in Bronze Signed, Belgium 1970s
By Ado Chale
Located in New York, NY
tripod black lacquered metal bases. This exquisite sculptural coffee table was made by the Belgian
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Mid-Century Brass Coffee Table by Christian Krekels, Belgium, 1970s
By Christian Krekels
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Brass Coffee Table by Christian Krekels, Belgium, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Jos De Mey Coffee Table in Black Lacquered Wood, Luxus Kortrijk, Belgium, 1957
By Luxus Kortrijk, Jos De Mey
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare coffee table was designed by Jos De Mey and produced by the company Luxus in
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cut Glass, Wood
Jan Vlug large Coffee Table with Round Marble Top - 1970s - Belgium Ø 85 , 5cm
By Jan Vlug
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Jan Vlug Coffee Table with Round Marble Top - 1970s - Belgium
Jan Vlug - Marble - Vintage - Mid
Category
20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This faux slate top coffee table showcases a robust and rustic charm, blending a dark, textured
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
$4,875
Artisan Large Industrial Chain Link Iron Coffee Table, Belgium, 1970
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Awesome industrial style coffee table that legend says was used in the John Varvatos boutique in
Category
Late 20th Century European Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Sculptural Pia Manu coffee table in marble and stone, Belgium 1970s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1970 / coffee table / Pia Manu / metal, stone, marble / Mid-Century / Vintage / Brutalist
Category
Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal, Tin
Unique 1970
s Small Coffee Table Custom Made for a Shop Interior in Belgium
By Pierre Cardin
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This small Space Age coffee / side table is a piece unique from the 1970's
Custom made by a local
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
$1,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Octagonal Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This striking octagonal coffee table, inspired by the designs of Jules Wabbes, features an ebonized
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
$4,875
Large “brutalist” coffee table in solid oak, Belgium or France, circa 1950
Located in Paris, FR
Interesting “Brutalist” round coffee table in solid oak.
Diameter: 88 cm (34.6 inches)
Height: 44
Category
Vintage 1950s French Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Ebonized Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ebonized Coffee Table
Reclaimed wood, Ebonized Finish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Reclaimed Wood
$20,000
Belgian Sculptural Bronze Elephant Base Salon Table, 1970s
By J.A. Mercie 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A truly commanding Belgian sculptural bronze salon table from the 1970s, distinguished by its
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
- 1
- ...
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Belgium Coffee Tables", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.
Belgium Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of Belgium coffee tables for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct Belgium coffee tables — often made from metal, brass and glass — can elevate any home. There are 958 antique and vintage Belgium coffee tables for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 103 modern editions to choose from as well. Belgium coffee tables have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Modern Belgium coffee tables are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made Belgium coffee tables over the years, but those made by Willy Daro, Belgo Chrome and belgochrom are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Belgium Coffee Tables?
Prices for Belgium coffee tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, Belgium coffee tables begin at $300 and can go as high as $108,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,450.
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 Belgium Coffee Tables
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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, 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 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 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 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 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
Read More
20 Inviting Dining Rooms Perfectly Arranged for Entertaining
Top interior designers show — and tell — us how to create delectable spaces for hosting dinner parties.
This Alain Delon–Designed Table Is Almost as Handsome as He Was
Fans of the French film star may be surprised to learn that he had a flair for furniture with sleek lines and disco-era flash.
Uchronia’s Plant Stand Gives Pots a Pretty Perch with All the Trimmings
Like other pieces in the firm’s Candy Box collection, the cheerful limited-edition design showcases French craft.
The Ultimate Guide to Types of Tables for the Home
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Inspired by the Cosmos, Sandra Nunnerley’s Nova Table Has a Futuristic Feel
The designer’s innovative use of an unexpected material gives this console a lift.
This 19th-Century Gilded Desk Displays a Fanciful Kingdom in Marquetry
The stately piece brings both gravitas and whimsy to any work space.
In Guadalajara, These Luscious Side Tables Are Chiseled from Volcanic Rock
Use them as tables or stools, indoors or out.