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James Mont Rectangle Black Lacquer Glass Top Deco Mid Century Coffee Table
By James Mont
Located in Rockaway, NJ
James Mont rectangle black lacquer glass top Deco mid-century coffee table. Two tier glass top
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
2000
s Cleto Munari Coffee Tables Marble Black Blue Red Blue Yellow Modernist
By Cleto Munari
Located in Milano, IT
This rare pair of 'Horus' coffee tables was designed by Cleto Munari and produced in Italy in the
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Mid Century Square French Coffee Table in Saint Laurent Black Polished Marble
Located in Casteren, NL
This beautiful marble coffee table was completely made in Noir saint Laurent black marble. It was
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Serge Roche Style Round Cerused Oak Coffee Table With Black Mirrored Top
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A beautiful and super chic vintage round coffee table with black mirrored top and carved wood base
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
Customizable Black Oak Coffee Table with Nero Glass and Cane Details, Tre Line
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
Tre coffee table designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis with black oak veneer, black nero marbled
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cane, Glass, Oak
Amia Natural Stone Coffee Table Black Slate Contemporary Design in Stock Meddel
By Joaquín Moll, Meddel
Located in VALVERDE DEL MAJANO, CL
Amia Natural Stone Coffee Table Black Slate Contemporary Design in Stock Meddel
The Amia Coffee
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Crystal, Slate, Marble
$2,633 Sale Price
60% Off
White Marble and Black Oak Center Coffee or Side Tables
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful Series of 3 sculptural design different sizes Coffee, Center or Side tables compose by a
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Jens Risom Mid-Century Diamond Top Walnut and Black Vinyl Coffee Table
By Jens Risom
Located in Queens, NY
American/Danish Mid-Century walnut coffee table with a gently diamond-shaped top resting on a
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Large French Industrial Coffee Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Spectacular rivetted metal coffee table with great patina - repurposed from a 19th Century French
Category
20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Black Walnut Wood Slab Waterfall Coffee Table by Creation Therrien
By Guéridon Design
Located in Stratford, CT
This beautiful coffee table is made from black walnut wood which is dark, hard, dense, and close
Category
2010s American Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
$4,480 Sale Price
20% Off
Roger CAPRON - Navettes coffee table
By Roger Capron
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Roger Capron (1922-2006)
Rare table basse modèle Navette.
France, c.1950.
Céramique, bois et pieds
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Set of 2, Secreto 85 Coffee Table, Black “Forville” by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2, Secreto 85 Coffee Table, Black “Forville” by Colé Italia
Dimensions: H.32; base plate ø
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Oak, Walnut
NORDST GAARD Coffee Table, Italian Black Eagle Marble, Danish Modern Design, New
By NORDST
Located in Montelavar, Lisboa
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NORDST GAARD Coffee Table from Italian Black Eagle Marble, Danish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Coc...
Materials
Travertine, Marble, Metal
Capron. “Navette” coffee table in black and red glazed stoneware. 1960s.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Roger Capron
Rectangular coffee table designed by Roger Capron, with metal legs and a rectangular
Category
Mid-20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Customizable Dark Oak 39-Inch Top Coffee Table with Black Base, Tria Line
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
black metal base. The Tria Coffee Table, crafted with a 39-inch dark oak veneered top and a sleek black
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Exquisite Danish 1960s Retro Teak Coffee Table with Black Legs
Located in Markington, GB
Exquisite Danish 1960s retro rosewood coffee table with two drawers.
I have researched this
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Black Lacquer Coffee Table with Two Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty antique black lacquer coffee table from the 19th century, with two drawers
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
This Is Art Coffee Table, Composite Top with Black and Stainless Steel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“This Is Art” table is a very sculptural coffee or side table. The shape of the base is like an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Composition, Stainless Steel
$1,439 Sale Price / item
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Modern Industrial Coffee Table by Peter Harrison, Glass, Metal and Black Wood
By Peter Harrison
Located in Middle Grove, NY
coffee table has 16 legs which visually vibrate your eyes. Levelers in each leg assure that the table can
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Slab Coffee Table by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
in black and white.
Seat/Coffee table in fibreglass.
Imperfetto Lab
Who we are? We are a family
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Fiberglass
$4,381 / item
Coffee Table in Black and Red Chinese Lacquer 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Chinese hand painted coffee table in light wood from the 19th century, with an independent top hand
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
$2,084 Sale Price
20% Off
Bida Black Slate Coffee Table Contemporary Marble Design Spain Meddel by Moll
By Joaquín Moll, Meddel
Located in VALVERDE DEL MAJANO, CL
BIDA Black Slate Coffee Table Contemporary Marble Design Spain Meddel by Moll
Bida is a unique and
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Crystal, Marble, Slate
Pair of Ceramic Low Coffee Tables Shinny Black and Yellow, circa 1970
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Pair of low coffee tables.
Ceramic low tables with shinny black and yellow ceramic glazes
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic
River Rock Coffee Table
Located in Dallas, TX
This piece is a part of Brendan Bass’s one-of-a-kind collection, Le Monde. French for “The World”, the Le Monde collection is made up of rare and hard to find pieces curated by Brend...
Category
20th Century Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Metal
$11,990
1970s Mid-Century American Design Black Cast Stone + Chrome Coffee Table
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Procured from a 70s time capsule estate, designer for this table is unknown. Polished and chrome
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cast Stone, Steel
$1,500 Sale Price
40% Off
Slit Coffee Table, Cast-Glass Top with Dynamic Look, Black Oak
By Yet Design Studio
Located in Istanbul, 34
Step into Slit's world of creative interplay of textures and axes. It exalts the 'Off_Grid' concept by disrupting wooden slats' axes on three different vertical levels and crown them...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Glass
NIS Coffee Table BLACK
by Joseph Ellwood for Six Dots Design
Located in London, GB
This special edition black patina steel Coffee table can be made to your specification, it’s
Category
2010s British Futurist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Three Rocks Medium Coffee Table Black Glass InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The original design of the three rocks tables was inspired by the Autumnal landscape with fallen
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Lite Coffee Table by spHaus
Located in Geneve, CH
Lite Coffee Table by spHaus
Designed by Filippo Dell'Orto
Dimensions: D 80 x W 148 x H 25 cm
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
$7,686 / item
ST747 Starlight High Coffee Table
By CPRN HOMOOD
Located in Ponsacco, IT
medium coffee tables. The both of them have a metal structure coloured dark bronze satin and the base
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
$2,631 / item
1970s Two Coffee Tables Black Thermoformed Plastic Studio DA for Sormani Italy
By Studio DA, Sormani
Located in Arosio, IT
manufacturing system applied to home design.
These two sculptural, light coffee tables in black plastic are
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plastic
Solid Wood Black Tinted Coffee Table, Fishes Series 10 by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Fishes is a series of sculptural coffee tables inspired by the famous Fish (1930) sculpture of
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
$6,560 Sale Price / item
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Solid Wood Black Tinted Coffee Table, Fishes Series 7 by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Fishes is a series of sculptural coffee tables inspired by the famous Fish (1930) sculpture of
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
$6,560 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Solid Wood Black Tinted Coffee Table, Fishes Series 8 by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Fishes is a series of sculptural coffee tables inspired by the famous Fish (1930) sculpture of
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
Solid Wood Black Tinted Coffee Table, Fishes Series 12 by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Fishes is a series of sculptural coffee tables inspired by the famous Fish (1930) sculpture of
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
Solid Wood Black Tinted Coffee Table, Fishes Series 13 by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Fishes is a series of sculptural coffee tables inspired by the famous Fish (1930) sculpture of
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
$6,560 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Solid Wood Black Tinted Coffee Table, Fishes Series 11 by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Fishes is a series of sculptural coffee tables inspired by the famous Fish (1930) sculpture of
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
Solid Wood Black Tinted Coffee Table, Fishes Series 9 by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Fishes is a series of sculptural coffee tables inspired by the famous Fish (1930) sculpture of
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
Black Laminate and Brass Coffee Table by Alain Delon for Jansen Collection
By Alain Delon
Located in Montreal, QC
Important modernist black lacquered laminate and brass coffee table by Alain Delon inset with brass
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate
Brutalist Copper Tile Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rectangular coffee table with inlaid copper "tile" squares along the table top with clear glaze
Category
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Copper, Steel
Customizable Coffee Table with Black Wood and 47-Inch Cane Top – Plot Collection
Located in Miami, FL
A Plot coffee table designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis with 47-Inch top, black matte finish and
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Teak, Cane
Claste beside Myself Medium Coffee Table in Belvedere Black Marble
Glass Base
By Quinlan Osborne, Claste
Located in Brooklyn, NY
table can be placed alone or in combination with the “Remember Me” table.
Additional information
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Modern Minimalist Square Center Coffee Table High-Gloss and Matt Black Lacquer
By João Faria, EMOTIONAL OBJECTS
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The "Gift Wrap 2nd Movement Coffee Table" listed here is made in matte black lacquered wood and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cut Steel, Steel, Metal, Stainless Steel
$4,642 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Modern Minimalist Square Center Coffee Table High-Gloss and Matt Black Lacquer
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The Gift Wrap 1st Movement Center Coffee Table listed here is crafted of matt black lacquered wood
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cut Steel, Steel, Metal, Stainless Steel
$4,168 Sale Price / item
20% Off
American Black Lacquer Floral Parcel Gilt Low / Coffee Table, Attributed to Jame
By James Mont
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century low / coffee table features a black lacquered top with rounded out corners and
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Unique Form Sculpted Black Slate and Mirror Coffee Table by Frederic Saulou
By Frederic Saulou
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique slate sculpted coffee table by Frederic Saulou.
Hardie.
Coffee table.
Black slate, grey
Category
2010s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Slate
Seven Salotti Italian Coffee Table in Brown Leather and Black Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Seven Salotti, coffee table, leather, glass, Italy, 1970s
The coffee table by Seven Salotti
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather, Glass
Organic Modern Suar Tree Coffee Table on Black Metal Feet
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Out of the ordinary Suar tree coffee table on black metal feet. This organic modern table was
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Coffee and Cockt...
Materials
Steel
Studio made Steel Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A studio-made steel coffee table with natural patina from oxidation with age, featuring a removable
Category
1990s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
$2,080 Sale Price
20% Off
Palette JH25 Black Lacquered Ash Coffee Table by Jaime Hayon for &Tradition
By Jaime Hayon
Located in Dubai, AE
idea of a mobile into a table - stabilised by a metal armature.
The base is made from welded and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cock...
Materials
Marble, Brass
Pierre Cardin 1970s Black-Lacquered Wood
Brass Square Coffee Table France
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Milano, IT
Pierre Cardin (Italy, 1922 – France, 2020)
Exceptional square coffee table, circa 1970. This
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
20th Century French Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
This unique coffee table repurposes antique French balcony railings into a striking piece of
Category
20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Black Lacquered and Mirrored Coffee Table in the Manner of Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Black lacquered and mirrored coffee table in the manner of Josef Hoffmann, of rectangular form
Category
Late 20th Century European Bauhaus Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mirror, Wood
$2,360 Sale Price
40% Off
Black Clear Glass Poly Oblong Coffe Table by Sebastian Scherer
By Sebastian Scherer
Located in Geneve, CH
Black clear glass poly oblong coffe table by Sebastian Scherer
Dimensions: D120 x W30 x H40 cm
Category
2010s German Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Black Clear Glass Poly Square Coffe Table by Sebastian Scherer
By Sebastian Scherer
Located in Geneve, CH
Black glass poly square coffe table by Sebastian Scherer
Dimensions: D 60 x W 30 x H 40 cm
Category
2010s German Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Tray Top Coffee Table
Located in Pomona, CA
Glass with a brass trim tray with metal base.
Category
Late 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Jacques Adnet
Circulaire
Glass and Black Leather Coffee or Side Table for GUBI
By Jacques Adnet, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Jacques Adnet 'Circulaire' Glass and Black Leather Coffee or Side Table for GUBI.
Originally
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Leather, Glass
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Black Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of black coffee tables for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique black coffee tables was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and glass. Find 2984 antique and vintage black coffee tables at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 1229 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Black 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. Black coffee tables bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. If space is limited, there are small black coffee tables measuring 1 inches across. Black coffee tables have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Willy Rizzo, Paul Evans and Emeco are consistently popular.
How Much are Black Coffee Tables?
Prices for black coffee tables start at $1 and top out at $125,000 with the average selling for $3,326.
Finding the Right Coffee And 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 Black 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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