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Erno Fabry Biomorphic Coffee Cocktail Table , Italian modernist
By Erno Fabry
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage biomorphic / amoeba style coffee table by Erno Fabry (1906-1984). Constructed of beech
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Beech
Mid Century Biomorphic Walnut and Glass Coffee Table
By Erno Fabry
Located in Lutz, FL
Mid Century Modern Biomorphic amoeba/kidney bean shaped Walnut and Glass Coffee Table. In the style
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Free Form Biomorphic Cluster Copper Coffee Table, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in Miami, FL
A three piece table. Clad in copper. Reminiscent of the free form coffee tables by Karl Springer.
Category
1990s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Copper
Modernist Driftwood Coffee Table with Biomorphic Plate Glass Top
Located in Peabody, MA
Modernist driftwood coffee table with biomorphic 1/2" thick plate glass top, ca. 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Driftwood, Glass
Superb Biomorphic Form Italian 50
s Design Coffee Table
By Carlo Mollino
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Stunning biomorphic form walnut coffee table with brass detailing and glasstop in the style of the
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Biomorphic Danish Teak Coffee Table by B. C. Mobler
By B.C. Møbler
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Danish Mid-Century Modern biomorphic coffee / lounge table in teak produced by BC Møbler in the
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Kidney Shaped Biomorphic Coffee or Cocktail Table after Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Kidney shaped biomorphic coffee or cocktail table in faux in the style of Karl Springer. Faux skin
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Biomorphic Tessellated Stone Coffee Table, Styled After Maitland Smith
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Immerse yourself in the natural elegance of this Biomorphic Tessellated Stone Coffee Table, styled
Category
Vintage 1980s Philippine Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
Mid century modern biomorphic bamboo coffee table, circa 1960
Located in View Park, CA
A mid century modern biomorphic amoeba-shaped coffee table with a bamboo base and mahogany kidney
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Mahogany
Walnut Slab Coffee Table, Biomorphic Shape with Lucite Legs
By George Nakashima
Located in Kansas City, MO
Striking, large, vintage walnut slab coffee table with thick round Lucite legs.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lucite, Walnut
Biomorphic Bronze Coffee Table by Kelvin and Phillip Laverne
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Miami, FL
Patinated and etched bronze free-form top coffee table signed Phillip and Kelvin Laverne. Decorated
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Sculptural Unique Bronze Biomorphic Midcentury Studio Coffee Table, 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
One of a kind coffee table. The shape is achieved by welding multiple pieces of hand made bronze
Category
Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Andrianna Shamaris Biomorphic Sculptural Charred Mango Wood Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive reclaimed mango wood coffee table made from a six inch single slab. The top floats off
Category
2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
1970s Black Glass Custom Biomorphic Kidney Shape Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Where do I start? This table is so unusual and so stunning. The top and bases separate so you could
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Large Johannes Anderson Style Biomorphic Shaped Danish Teak Coffee Table
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Ferndale, MI
Large Johannes Anderson style biomorphic shaped Danish teak coffee table.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Amorphous/Biomorphic Glass Driftwood Coffee Table
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Vintage Mid-Century Modern amorphous/biomorphic glass driftwood coffee table.
Offered is a
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Driftwood, Burl
Paul Frankl Biomorphic "Amoeba" Cork Top Coffee Table Circa 1950s
By Paul Frankl
Located in Peabody, MA
Coffee table by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture, cork wrapped biomorphic free form top over
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Cork
Biomorphic Plaster Coffee Tables in the manner of Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Atlanta, GA
Biomorphic plaster coffee tables, in the manner of Karl Springer, American, circa 1970s. They are
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Sculptural Driftwood Coffee Table with Biomorphic Freeform Glass Top
Located in Hudson, NY
Stunning example of a Classic Mid-Century Modern driftwood coffee table. This species is quite
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Driftwood
Free Form Biomorphic Brass and Glass Coffee Table, 1970
s
By Karl Springer
Located in Culver City, CA
free form / biomorphic black tinted glass top, this coffee table is jaw droppingly gorgeous.
The
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Restored biomorphic Rattan and Mahogany Coffee Table with Cubby Storage
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Biomorphic rattan coffee table with an Biomoprhic shaped mahogany top and unique cubby storage
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan, Mahogany
All Glass Coffee Table, Biomorphic, Sculptural Blue/Gray Glass Form
Located in Kansas City, MO
Blue/gray coffee table made entirely of 7/16" thick glass. We have never seen another like this. No
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Gilbert Rohde Biomorphic Table
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in New York, NY
A biomorphic table In THe Style of Gilbert Rohde. Wonderful askew shape with detail edging. CA
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
White Lacquered Biomorphic Table
Located in North Miami, FL
Biomorphic table in white lacquer with round leather addition on top which has another round
Category
20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Biomorphic Marble Top Brass Leg Coffee Table Attributed to Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Ferndale, MI
Biomorphic Marble Top Brass Leg Coffee Table Attributed to Robsjohn-Gibbings
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
A three-part biomorphic marbleized glass and walnut circular coffee table.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A three-part biomorphic marbleized glass and walnut circular coffee table. Can be used as three
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Mid-Century Walnut Coffee Table with Biomorphic Glass Top, Ca. 1960s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Peabody, MA
Mid-century coffee table with walnut base and biomorphic glass top in the style of Adrian Pearsall
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Biomorphic Wood Coffee Table by Mansion House
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage mid-century modern biomorphic wood coffee table by Mansion House. Beautiful
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Glass Biomorphic Organic Shaped Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a magnificent, super rare, biomorphic or organically shaped coffee table
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Bentwood
1970s Large Italian Biomorphic Rattan Pencil Reed
Brass Coffee Cocktail Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Amazing monumental biomorphic freeform shape coffee cocktail table. Pencil reed rattan with brass
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Alberto Rocchi Italian Modern Biomorphic Glass Coffee Table with Acrylic Base
By Alberto Rocchi
Located in Astoria, NY
Italian modern coffee or cocktail table designed by Alberto Rocchi in the late 1970s-early 1980s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Acrylic
Biomorphic kidney-shaped coffee table with faux eggshell lacquer mosaic pattern
By Jean Dunand, Maitland Smith, Alexander Lamont, Karl Springer
Located in London, GB
Biomorphic kidney-shaped coffee table, Mid-century style, c. 1980s
Zebra/tiger faux eggshell
Category
Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Composition
John Keal for Brown-Saltman Biomorphic Mahogany "Outrigger" Coffee Table, 1952
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Chattanooga, TN
We purchased this John Keal "Outrigger" coffee table from the original estate. The Florida
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
1960s Midcentury Modern Freeform Amoeba Biomorphic Glass and Wood Coffee Table
By Bassett Furniture, Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall, Harvey Probber
Located in Hudson, NY
Gorgeous 1960s American made biomorphic table with a gorgeous amoeba shaped glass insert. Lovely
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Frederick Kiesler, Cast Nesting Aluminum Coffee Tables 2 Parts, Biomorphic Cloud
By Frederick John Kiesler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing vanguard 1930s design by Kiesler in this 2 parts coffee table. (Re- issue of the 1980s.).
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Mid century modern biomorphic, free form coffee table with glass inset
Located in New York City, NY
Modernist open grained mahogany coffee table in brown/black satin stain. A “forme libre” rests atop
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Vladimir Kagan Biomorphic Cocktail Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This 1960s cocktail table by Vladimir Kagan features a sculptural apostrophe or comma shaped
Category
Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut, Glass
Mid Century Biomorphic Glass / Chrome Coffee Table in the style of Colombo
By Joe Colombo
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A Mid Century 1970's coffee table with sculptural biomorphic plate glass top and chromed X based
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Biomorphic Shaped Coffee Table with Glass Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood, Walnut
Paul Laszlo Biomorphic Cocktail Table
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Chicago, IL
Laszlo Inc. Rodeo Drive Beverly Hills, California, custom cocktail table in satin-black laminate.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate
Biomorphic Glass
Mahogany Cocktail Table
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Asymmetrical intersecting cocktail table circa mid 1950's. The base is done in solid mahogany and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Biomorphic Walnut
Glass Cocktail Table
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Two tone walnut and glass cocktail table circa early 1970's. This example has dark stained solid
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut, Glass
Large Robsjohn-Gibbings Biomorphic Table
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The largest version of this Iconic Design
Expressive wood grain and naturally patinated brass Legs
Retains original Widdicomb Decal and Stenciled Model Numbers
Professionally Refi...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Lucite Based Biomorphic Cocktail Table
Located in Norwalk, CT
Heavy lucite shaped cylinders make an elegant base, topped with a soft cornered, roughly triangular glass top. Great size and presence.
Category
Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lucite, Glass
1980s Karl Springer Style Free Form Tear Drop Coffee Table in Biomorphic Design
By Karl Springer
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Karl Springer Style Free Form Tear Drop Coffee Table
Add a touch of mid-century modern elegance to
Category
Vintage 1980s Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Adrian Pearsall Organic Biomorphic Walnut Table
By Vladimir Kagan, Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Houston, TX
Great Original Adrian Pearsall kidney shaped walnut coffee table with a glass top. Table is made by
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Biomorphic Mid Century Coffee Table in the Style of Gibbings in Maple w/Drawer
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful coffee table made of maple in a wonderful biomorphic shape reminiscent of the work of
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail T...
Materials
Maple
Biomorphic Cocktail Table by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Westport, CT
One of Adrian Pearsall's classics is the asymmetric cocktail table designed for Craft Associates
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings biomorphic cocktail table
Located in St. Louis, MO
Biomorphic Cherry wood Gibbings cocktail table, similar in shape to his Mesa table, Early version
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Black lacquered biomorphic table by Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Black lacquered biomorphic table with built-in shelves by Karl Springer.
View our
Category
Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
T.H.Robsjohn-Gibbings - Biomorphic Cocktail Table
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in San Francisco, CA
A biomorphic cocktail table with newly restored walnut top on tapered brass legs. Signed with decal
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Biomorphic Cork Top Table by Paul T. Frankl
Located in Ferndale, MI
Biomorphic Cork Top Table by Paul T. Frankl for Johnson Furniture.
Approximately 48" x 36
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Biomorphic Oak Table in the Style of Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Dallas, TX
A studio craft table in oak with exposed joinery in the style of Isamu Noguchi.
Category
Vintage 1950s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Biomorphic Aluminium Nesting Tables by Frederick Keisler, c.1990
By Frederick John Kiesler
Located in Surbiton, GB
aluminium tables, organic freeform in shape.
Dimensions (cm, approx):
Large Table
Height: 25
Width: 89
Category
1990s German Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Biomorphic Tessellated Black Stone and Inlaid Brass Sculptural Cocktail Table
By Karl Springer
Located in North Miami, FL
This amazing and monumental biomorphic and sculptural tessellated black stone and inlaid brass
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Brass
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings biomorphic table w interesting anecdote of Isamu Noguchi
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Dallas, TX
coffee table in 1939 for the president of the MOMA, Conger Goodyear, he had a chance meeting in Hawaii
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Maple
Nakashima Style Coffee Table
Located in Miami, FL
Biomorphic Wood Coffee Table in the Style of Nakashima, with Butterfly Signature in the Wood Grain
Category
Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Biomorphic Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of biomorphic coffee tables available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct biomorphic coffee tables — often made from wood, glass and metal — can elevate any home. Find 173 antique and vintage biomorphic coffee tables at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Biomorphic coffee tables have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern biomorphic coffee tables are consistently popular styles. Biomorphic coffee tables have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co. and Adrian Pearsall are consistently popular.
How Much are Biomorphic Coffee Tables?
Prices for biomorphic coffee tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, biomorphic coffee tables begin at $850 and can go as high as $28,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,500.
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 Biomorphic Coffee Tables
- 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, 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 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.
- 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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George Nelson Secretary
Piano Organ
Biomorphic Bench
Ivory Fossil Stone
Robsjohn Mesa
Joe Twombly
Chinese Opera Puppet
Chinese Table Top Cabinets
Chinese Terra Cotta Horse
Chinese Yellow Bowl
Chinoiserie Breakfront