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Cute Cut XXL Biomorphic Coffee Table Designed by Cédric Ragot for Roche Bobois
By Cedric Ragot
Located in Seattle, WA
A playful low and expansive cute cut XXL coffee table, designed by Cédric Ragot for Roche Bobois
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Fiberglass
Biomorphic Rattan Coffee Table with Formica Top
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Large 49" long biomorphic coffee table with stacked rattan legs and wood grain formica top with a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan
Biomorphic Rattan Coffee Table with Wood Top
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Biomorphic coffee table with stacked rattan legs and a wood top with a rattan trim along the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Biomorphic Rattan Coffee Table with Wood Top
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Biomorphic coffee table with stacked rattan legs and a wood top with a rattan trim along the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Restored Amoeba Rattan and Mahogany Coffee Table w/ Vertically Stacked Leg
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Biomorphic coffee table with vertically stacked white painted rattan base and a mahogany wood top
Category
Vintage 1950s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan
Biomorphic Midcentury Coffee Table
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Biomorphic midcentury coffee table, in the manner of Isamu Noguchi, T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings, Jean
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Biomorphic "Airplane" Coffee Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This 1950s black lacquer biomorphic "Airplane" coffee table, in the style of Isamu Noguchi, was
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Lacquer
Large Biomorphic Fabry Coffee Table
By Erno Fabry
Located in New York, NY
Classic Erno Fabry (Fabry Associates) free form glass top coffee table. Walnut frame and legs
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Nero Marquina Biomorphic Marble Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Nero marquina biomorphic marble coffee table. Beautiful honed finish on tripod base.
Category
Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Biomorphic Oak Coffee Table, USA 1980
Located in Miami, FL
Biomorphic oak coffee table
Newly restored to perfection in black ebonised finish
Stunning forms
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Biomorphic Sculptural Coffee Table for Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A sculptural wood framed biomorphic style coffee table with glass inserted top, brass detail to the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Biomorphic Shape Italian Travertine Coffee Table
By Stone International
Located in Pasadena, CA
Stunning two-piece, biomorphic shape coffee table in travertine marble, made in Italy by Stone
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Midcentury Noguchi Style Biomorphic Glass Coffee Table
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Southampton, NY
Midcentury Noguchi style biomorphic glass coffee table. This 1970s biomorphic, sculptural coffee
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Plexiglass, Wood
Erno Fabry Biomorphic Coffee Cocktail Table Midcentury
By Erno Fabry
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage biomorphic/amoeba style coffee table by Erno Fabry (1906-1984). Constructed of walnut, the
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Midcentury Biomorphic Walnut Coffee Table
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Baltimore, MD
An absolutely stunning, artistic sculptural coffee table designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Biomorphic Kidney Shaped Coffee Table
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Washington, DC
Classic modern kidney shaped coffee table by Adrian Pearsall.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
George Nelson Solid Style Biomorphic Maple Coffee Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage 1950s George Nelson solid style biomorphic maple coffee table with sculpted arched legs.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
1970s Tessellated Style Biomorphic Blue Wood Coffee Table
Located in Stamford, CT
1970s custom tessellated style biomorphic electric blue coffee table. Wooden base with all over
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint
Biomorphic Wicker and Iron Coffee Table, 1950s France
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural wicker and iron coffee table made in France, circa 1950s. Biomorphic amoeba shape
Category
Vintage 1950s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Biomorphic Glass Coffee Table with Wooden Loop Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A kidney-shaped glass coffee or cocktail table on a sculptural wooden base of solid walnut. The
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Biomorphic Glass Coffee Table
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Incredible sculpted walnut base supports a biomorphic glass top in exquisite condition. The 5/8
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Victor Dinovi Kidney, Biomorphic Shape Coffee / Cocktail Table
By Victor DiNovi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very nice crafted in mixed woods coffee /cocktail table , by the well known California artist.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Biomorphic "Amoeba" Cork Top Coffee Table by Paul Frankl
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
Cork, Mahogany
Unusual Biomorphic, Amoeba Shape Midcentury Walnut Cocktail/Coffee Table
By Paul Frankl
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual biomorphic, amoeba shape midcentury walnut cocktail / coffee table, amazing quality and
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Midcentury Lane Amoeba Biomorphic Kidney Rosewood Coffee
End Tables
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This rosewood Biomorphic / Kidney shaped coffee table & pair of round matching side tables set is
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Rosewood
Restored Biomorphic Amoeba Rattan Coffee Table with Mahogany Top
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Biomorphic rattan coffee table with an amoeba shaped mahogany top, circa 1950. This table features
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Rattan
Custom Paul Laszlo Biomorphic Coffee / Cocktail Table, Walnut and Glass
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Buffalo, NY
Custom biomorphic coffee / cocktail table, American walnut base with kidney glass top attributed to
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Biomorphic Brass Coffee Table In the Style of Karl Springer
Located in Pasadena, CA
Spectacular, sculptural, biomorphic shape coffee table in the style of Karl Springer. the free form
Category
Vintage 1980s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Raw Root Wood Coffee Table with Biomorphic Glass Top, 1970s
Located in View Park, CA
Mid century modern / organic modern raw root wood coffee table with biomorphic glass top, late
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Post Modern Set of Organic Biomorphic Studio Coffee Table or End Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Post Modern Set of Organic Biomorphic Studio Craft Coffee table or end tables. Tables nest into
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail T...
Materials
Maple
Biomorphic Kidney Shape Glass Top Drift Wood Base Coffee Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice shape drift wood coffee table.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Large Danish Mid-Century Modern Biomorphic Kidney Shape Coffee Table
By Isamu Noguchi, Erno Fabry
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice Mid-Century Modern organic shape coffee table. Beautiful X Base stretcher.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Biomorphic Walnut and Free Form Glass Coffee Table
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Buffalo, NY
Coffee / Cocktail table designed by Adrian Pearsall.Classic Mid Century Modern. Two piece walnut
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Adrian Pearsall coffee table, , biomorphic, walnut and free form glass
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Buffalo, NY
Coffee / Cocktail table designed by Adrian Pearsall.Classic Mid Century Modern. Two piece walnut
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Glass
Mid-Century Modern Biomorphic Form Coffee Table with Tapered Reed Legs
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern biomorphic shape coffee table with splayed reed legs
Offered is a sinuous
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Adrian Pearsall Biomorphic Kidney Shaped Glass Coffee Table, Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Wayne, NJ
Adrian Pearsall biomorphic kidney shaped coffee table.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Biomorphic Free Form Coffee Table In the Style of Gilbert Rohde
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Ferndale, MI
Biomorphic Free Form Coffee Table In the Style of Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Rare MCM Biomorphic / Amoeba Wicker
Iron Cocktail /Coffee Table, France, 1950s
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Mid Century Biomorphic Amoeba Wicker & Iron cocktail /coffee table, France, 1950s
Rare Mid Century
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wicker
Atomic Mid Century Modern Biomorphic Kidney Shaped Glass
Oak Coffee Table
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in Lafayette, IN
Fantastic biomorphic/kidney shaped coffee table attributed to Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Wicker Biomorphic Cocktail Table
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Playful midcentury freeform three-legged wicker cocktail table.
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern 1960s Driftwood Coffee Table Original Biomorphic Glass Top
Located in Monrovia, CA
Mid-Century Modern Driftwood Coffee Table With It's Original Biomorphic Glass Top.
This Is A
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Biomorphic Floating Coffee Table, John Keal for Brown Saltman, Mahogany, 1950s
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Round Rock, TX
Offered is a unique coffee or cocktail table designed by John Keal for Brown Saltman. Dubbed the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Dramatic Biomorphic Mid-Century Modern Mosaic Tile Coffee Table, circa 1960
By Gordon Martz, Harvey Probber, Richard Hohenberg
Located in New York, NY
Dramatic biomorphic Mid-Century Modern mosaic tile top coffee or cocktail table, by Hohenberg
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Glass, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Slate Top
Walnut Biomorphic Boomerang Coffee or Cocktail Table
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Southampton, NJ
piece. Slate top coffee table having sculptural walnut base in the classic Pearsall form over large ball
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Slate, Brass
1940s Biomorphic Pillared Cloud Cocktail Coffee Sofa Table Attrd. Paul Laszlo
By William Billy Haines, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Hyattsville, MD
. Beverly Hills California. Heavy table. Excellent construction. Original finish. Useable as is or ready for
Category
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Rare Adrian Pearsall Walnut and Glass Biomorphic Kidney Coffee or Cocktail Table
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Miami, FL
Rare and unique biomorphic kidney shaped coffee or cocktail table rendered in walnut with original
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Biomorphic Marble Coffee Table in the Manner of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Biomorphic Marble Coffee Table, in the manner of T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings, American, circa 1950's
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Faux-Bronze Iron Biomorphic Shaped Cocktail Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic artisan made iron cocktail or coffee table having a kidney shaped biomorphic form
Category
20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Pair of Biomorphic Tables by Frederick Kiesler
By Frederick John Kiesler
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Biomorphic low slung cast aluminum tables, designed by Frederick Kiesler in the 1930s
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Biomorphic Tables by Frederick Kiesler
By Frederick John Kiesler
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of biomorphic low slung cast aluminum tables, designed by Frederick Kiesler in the 1930s
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Biomorphic Tables by Frederick Kiesler
By Frederick John Kiesler
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of biomorphic low slung cast aluminum tables, designed by Frederick Kiesler in the 1930s
Category
1990s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Rene Brancusi Biomorphic Cocktail Table with Tapered Brass Legs
By Rene Brancusi
Located in Hanover, MA
Rene Brancusi coffee table, USA, biomorphic marble top with polished finish, tapered brass legs
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Robsjohn-Gibbings Biomorphic Cocktail Table w Interesting Anecdote of Noguchi
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Dallas, TX
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Biomorphic Cocktail Table w Interesting Anecdote of Isamu Noguchi
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Maple
Robsjohn-Gibbings Biomorphic Cocktail Table w Interesting Anecdote of Noguchi
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Dallas, TX
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Biomorphic cocktail table w Interesting Anecdote of Isamu Noguchi.
Cocktail
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Maple
1980s Maitland-Smith Tessellated Marble Cocktail Table in a Biomorphic Form
By Maitland Smith
Located in Miami, FL
1980s Maitland-Smith Tessellated Marble Cocktail Table in a Biomorphic Form
Offred for sale is a
Category
Vintage 1980s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Adrian Pearsall Coffee Table
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A biomorphic styled glass topped Pearsall coffee table with solid walnut sculptural base influenced
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Glass
Sinuous Gold Studio Craft Cocktail Table in Solid Mahogany w Biomorphic Glass
Located in Dallas, TX
Canadian Craftsman Made Custom Table from the 1960s. Original Gold finish. Extraordinary
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
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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
- 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.
- 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 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 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, 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.
- 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 ExpertOctober 26, 2021A tall coffee table is usually called exactly that — a tall coffee table. Coffee tables, also referred to as cocktail tables, are generally designed to sit at or below the sofa's seat height. These tables may come in a range of sizes, but they are often between 16 and 18 inches high and are designed in a variety of lengths and widths. They’re meant to provide a practical table-top surface that complements your living room layout. (A tall version might also be suitable for use as a dining table.) Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tall coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The best coffee table for a sectional can be a round coffee table, particularly with respect to U-shaped sectionals. The circular design creates a sense of balance in small spaces and renders it easy for guests to move to and fro, especially when surrounded by chairs. Find a collection of antique and vintage coffee tables on 1stDibs today.
- 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.
- 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.
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