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Sinuous Studio Craft Cocktail Table in Solid Mahogany w Biomorphic Glass, 1960s
Located in Dallas, TX
Studio Craft cocktail table sculpted from solid mahogany in the 1960s.
From an impressive estate
Category
Mid-20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Coffee Table by Ray Leach
By Ray Leach
Located in San Francisco, CA
Coffee table by Ray Leach
A biomorphic shaped coffee table by Ray Leach in solid walnut with a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Vladimir Kagan Walnut Coffee Table
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1960s Biomorphic "Comma" walnut coffee table by Vladimir Kagan.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Large Poul Dinesen Coffee Table
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A massive amoeba shaped or biomorphic teak coffee table by danish cabinet maker Poul Dinesen.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Coffee Table
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb organic, free form, biomorphic Walnut Coffee Table on 3 sturdy
Category
Vintage 1940s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Wood and Glass Coffee Table
Located in Southampton, NY
Mid-Century wood and glass coffee table. Biomorphic shaped table with elevated glass top allowing
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Adrian Pearsall Walnut and Glass Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Biomorphic glass topped coffee table with solid walnut interlocking supports by Craft Associates
Category
Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut, Glass
John Keal Coffee Table for Brown Saltman
By John Keal
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A mahogany coffee table with biomorphic floating top and solid mahogany architectural stretcher
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Mid Century Adrian Pearsall Walnut Coffee Table
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A solid dark walnut based coffee table with biomorphic cut glass top having rounded edges . The
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Biomorphic Hammered Copper Coffee Table.
Located in Miami, FL
Modular biomorphic hammered copper (veneer) wrapped coffee table.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Tables
American Modernism, Large Organic Coffee or Cocktail Table, Walnut, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A large and organic / biomorphic / freeform coffee table. Designed by unknown designer, produced
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
American Designer, Organic Coffee Table, Rattan, Lacquered Metal, America, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic / biomorphic / free form coffee / cocktail table. In woven rattan, original black
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan
American Designer, Organic Coffee Table, Rattan, Lacquered Metal, America, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic / biomorphic / free form coffee / cocktail table. In woven rattan, original black
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Paul Frankl, Organic Coffee Table, Cork, Mahogany, Johnson Furniture, 1950s
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in High Point, NC
An organic or biomorphic or freeform coffee or cocktail table. Designed by Paul Frankl. Produced by
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Cork
Paul Frankl, Organic Coffee Table, Cork, Mahogany, Johnson Furniture, 1950s
By Paul Frankl
Located in High Point, NC
An organic or biomorphic or freeform coffee or cocktail table. Designed by Paul Frankl. Produced by
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Cork
Paul Frankl, Organic Coffee Table, Cork, Mahogany, Johnson Furniture, 1950s
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in High Point, NC
An organic or biomorphic or freeform coffee or cocktail table. Designed by Paul Frankl. Produced by
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Cork
Freeform Wood Slab Coffee Table in Redwood and Solid Polished Brass Legs
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in San Diego, CA
Biomorphic free-form coffee or cocktail table, in the style of Carl Auböck, 2.75" thick solid
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Rare Grand Server Convertible Bar/Coffee Table Designed for the World
s Fair
By A.H. Stock
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage biomorphic "Grand Server" bar/coffee table with a unique hideaway bottle holder. The
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Italian Mid-Century Modern Acrylic and Glass Coffee Table by Alberto Rocchi
By Alberto Rocchi
Located in New York, US
Our biomorphic style coffee table by the Italian designer, Alberto Rocchi, circa 1975, is crafted
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Acrylic, Plexiglass
Pierced Teak Biomorphic Side or Coffee Table
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice biomorphic design solid teak coffee or center table with square glass top.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Illum WIkkelso Rosewood Cocktail Table
Located in Hanover, MA
Gorgeously biomorphic Illum WIkkelso Rosewood Coffee Table for Mikael Laursen, Denmark 1950s with
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Jacaranda, Rosewood, Glass
Unique Mid-Century Modern Kidney Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage kidney or biomorphic shaped coffee table with two layers of glass, cone legs and brass
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Thonet New York Bakelite Boomerang Table
By Thonet
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Biomorphic Cocktail/Coffee Table, Bent Plywood Leg Construction, Ply Top with top veneer of Micarta
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Enamel
Asymmetrical Walnut Cocktail Table by Adrian Pearsall
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Westport, CT
Biomorphic walnut and glass coffee table by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, circa 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Asymmetrical Walnut Cocktail Table by Adrian Pearsall
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Westport, CT
Biomorphic walnut and glass coffee table by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, circa 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Jean Royère Style Coffee Table with Black Biomorphic Top on Ring Feet
By Jean Royère
Located in Astoria, NY
This Atomic age style coffee table, in the manner of Jean Royère, includes a biomorphic shaped top
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Tables
Restored Vintage Biomorphic Amoeba Rattan
Mahogany Coffee Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
1950, this biomorphic rattan coffee table with an amoeba-shaped mahogany top, circa 1950. This table
Category
Mid-20th Century American Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Rattan
Mid-Century Sculptural Coffee Table
Located in Miami, FL
A Unique Biomorphic Sculpted Coffee Table of Olive Wood and Nickeled Bronze, Signed Merk 1969. The
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Glass, Olive
Biomorphic Coffee Table by Lane
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic biomorphic coffee table by Lane, circa 1960s. Made of elmwood, glass top. Completely
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Biomorphic Coffee Table
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb biomorphic coffee table.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Biomorphic Coffee Table by Lane, 1965
By Lane Acclaim
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic, biomorphic coffee table by Lane directly from original owner purchased in 1965. Very
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
Biomorphic Coffee Table by Gilbert Rohde
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in Atlanta, GA
Biomorphic coffee table, designed by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller, signed with label underneath
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood, Paldao
Biomorphic Coffee Table With Italian Marble Top
By Cesare Lacca
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A beautiful biomorphic coffee table with Italian white marble top and metal V shape bronze color
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
Mid-Century Modern Biomorphic Coffee Table, circa 1950
By Erno Fabry
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Mid-Century Modern biomorphic coffee table.
By Erno Fabry.
Solid Walnut with inset Top. 1950’s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Stunning Mid-Century Modern Erno Fabry Biomorphic Coffee Table
By Erno Fabry
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning Erno Fabry Biomorphic Coffee Table Mid-Century Modern
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Maple, Glass
A Biomorphic Coffee Table by Lane 1960
s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic biomorphic coffee table by Lane, circa 1960s. Made of elmwood, glass top. Original finish
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
Tessellated Stone Biomorphic Coffee Table, by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Tessellated stone biomorphic coffee table, by Maitland Smith
A substantial table beautifully and
Category
20th Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
Restored Rattan Amoeba Biomorphic Coffee Table with Stacked Legs
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Elevate your living space with the Restored Rattan Amoeba Biomorphic Coffee Table, a true mid
Category
Vintage 1940s End Tables
Materials
Rattan, Mahogany
Early Biomorphic Coffee Table by Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Coronado, CA
An exception, early, and completely original example of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings' biomorphic coffee
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Uranium Glass, Maple
Unusual Terrazzo Biomorphic Coffee Table
By Paul Frankl
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An interersting, low terrazzo coffee table. Brass legs, curvy biomorphic shape.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Adrian Pearsall Biomorphic Walnut Coffee Table
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century biomorphic coffee table designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. This piece is
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Vintage Reeded Bamboo Biomorphic Coffee Table
By Paul Frankl, Ficks Reed
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Incredible vintage biomorphic bamboo coffee table attributed to Paul Frankl.
Top is ever durable
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Biomorphic 1980s Coffee Table
Located in Pasadena, CA
This biomorphic coffee table from the 1980s features an undulating black lacquer finish fiberglass
Category
Late 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Fiberglass
Post Modern Biomorphic Parra Plaster Molded Concrete Coffee Table, 1980
Located in Chicago, IL
Post Modern Parra Plaster Molded Concrete Coffee Table, 1980. Original beautiful biomorphic coffee
Category
Vintage 1980s Mexican Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Concrete
Harvey Probber Biomorphic Surfboard Cocktail Coffee Table
Located in St. Louis, MO
Harvey Probber Mid-Century biomorphic coffee table with tapered legs in the style of George
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Asymmetric Mid-Century Modern Walnut Coffee Table
Located in Westport, CT
Biomorphic coffee table newly redone in an organic, stain / scratch resistant matte espresso finish.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Erno Fabry Biomorphic Walnut
Glass Cocktail Table
By Erno Fabry
Located in Hanover, MA
Organic modernist biomorphic coffee table made of solid walnut by Erno Fabry of Fabry Associates
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut, Glass
Harvey Probber Mid-Century Modern Biomorphic Surfboard Cocktail Coffee Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber biomorphic coffee table with tapered legs in the style of George
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Noguchi Style Biomorphic Glass Coffee Table
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This 1950s biomorphic coffee table, in the style of Isamu Noguchi, was nicknamed the "Airplane
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Oak, Plywood
Unusual Biomorphic Coffee Table by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare and unusual biomorphic 1960's coffee table designed by Adrian Pearsall and made by Craft
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Freeform Atomic Age Classic Biomorphic Coffee Table
By Paul Frankl
Located in San Diego, CA
A Klassik midcentury freeform coffee table, in a cream laminate top with black lacquer legs, circa
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate, Wood
Travertine and Limed Oak Biomorphic Coffee Table, 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
Travertine marble Biomorphic boomerang coffee table, 1960. Limed oak legs, all original.
Category
Vintage 1960s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
1980s Maitland-Smith Tessellated Stone Biomorphic Coffee Table
By Maitland Smith
Located in Chicago, IL
Oh how I love this table. The rounded edges and two toned stone will add so much character in your
Category
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
Biomorphic Coffee Table by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in San Francisco, CA
Biomorphic design coffee table designed by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller. An iconic design by an
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Faux Leather, Paldao
Adrian Pearsall Biomorphic Coffee Table in the Shape of Noguchi
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Adrian Pearsall biomorphic glass topped coffee table mimicking the shape of Isamu Noguchi's coffee
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
1950s Cerused Oak
Glass Kidney Shape Biomorphic Coffee Table, Noguchi Style
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage 1950s, Mid-Century Modern, Cerused oak kidney shape coffee table in the Isamu Noguchi style
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Oak
Restored Biomorphic Coffee Table by T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, John Widdicomb
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, biomorphic midcentury coffee or cocktail table by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
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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
- 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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Living Room Set Koa Furniture Set
George Nelson Secretary Desk
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