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DRIP COFFEE TABLE - Powder-Coated Black and Nero Marquina Marble
By Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
DRIP COFFEE TABLE - Powder-Coated Black and Nero Marquina Marble
The Drip coffee table is a
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble, Iron, Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Brutalist Design Black Stained Oak Coffee Table, Netherlands 1960
s
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Brutalist Dutch Design Black Stained Oak Coffee Table. Made in the Netherlands, 1960's / 70's
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
$2,185 Sale Price
20% Off
ST742 - Coffee Table
By CPRN HOMOOD
Located in Ponsacco, IT
A rectangular coffee table with a marble top, composed of different pieces of marble arranged
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
$16,746 / item
Round Coffee Table in Brushed Brass and Black Glass, Contemporary Style
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This coffee table is a contemporary design piece intended for indoor use. This round coffee table
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
French 1940s Brass Rectangular Coffee Table with Black Glass Top
By Maison Jansen
Located in San Francisco, CA
a stylish French 1940s brass rectangular coffee table with inset black glass top; with black glass
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Postmodern Black Gloss and Faux Stone Laminate Bullnose Coffee Table
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Experience the daring style of the Postmodern Black Gloss and Faux Stone Laminate Bullnose Coffee
Category
Vintage 1980s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
$876 Sale Price
20% Off
Black Marble Tiered Mushroom Coffee Table Set – Set of 2
Located in Elkton, MD
Set of 2 mushroom marble tables, perfect as a coffee table or side tables. The taller one is 14.5
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Atelier Van Lieshout Bad Little Coffee Table in Black
By Atelier van Lieshout
Located in Chicago, IL
Atelier van Lieshout, bad little table, reinforced fiberglass, enameled steel
The Netherlands
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Large Rectangular Low Coffee Table, Sculptural Modern Design, Black Oak, Italy
By Sandro Lopez
Located in Milano, IT
Qapu is a coffee table that is based on a modular unit crafted in solid Oak wood. The units can be
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Atelier Van Lieshout Black Resin Coffee Table 2004
By Joep van Lieshout
Located in Chicago, IL
Atelier Van Lieshout Tables Resin Top Table Joep van Lieshout, "Bad Little Table"
Table is numbered
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
$7,040 Sale Price
20% Off
Organic Form, Small Tripod Black Fiberglass Coffee Table by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Black tripod coffee table by kar
Dimensions: W 120 x D 64 x H 30 cm
Materials: FRP.
This
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Fiberglass
Lagoinha Coffee Table
By Lucas Simões
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Named after the Portuguese word for ‘small lagoon,’ Lagoinha features a thick glass top resting on an oxidized steel base. The organic asymmetry of the top contrasts with the jagged ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
$14,000
Large Black Panther Sculptural Base Coffee Table. Circa 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Large Hollywood Regency Black Panther Sculptural Base Coffee Table. Circa 1970s
Features a hollow
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Fiberglass
Kanyon Coffee Table, Oval, Contemporary Sculptural Minimalist Wooden Black Oak
By Studio Kali, Fulden Topaloglu
Located in Istanbul, TR
Kanyon is an authentic coffee table which combines functionality and sculptural posture with
Category
2010s Turkish Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak
BOS Side Coffee Table Straw Marquetry Inlay Handcrafted Black Checkerboard
By Oleksandra Rudenko
Located in Warsaw, PL
The BOS coffee table blends aesthetics and craftsmanship, going beyond functionality to inspire
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Arts and Crafts Coffee and Cockt...
Materials
Straw
$8,551 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Gloss Black Square Woodard Coffee Table with Two Smaller Nesting Tables
By Russell Woodard
Located in Ferndale, MI
Restored in gloss black powder coat large square Woodard cocktail table. Two smaller tables fit
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel, Iron, Wrought Iron
Black Wood Coffee Table with Black Metal Base and 39-Inch Top, Pantê Collection
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
A Pantê coffee table designed by Uultis Studio with black metallic base and black wood finish top
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Black Wood Coffee Table with Black Metal Base and 20-Inch Top, Pantê Collection
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
A Pantê coffee table designed by Uultis Studio with black metallic base and black matte wood finish
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Black Wood Coffee Table with Black Metal Base and 24-Inch Top, Pantê Collection
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
A Pantê coffee table designed by Uultis Studio with black metallic base and 24-Inch black matte
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Rustic Sculptural Coffee Table, Burnt Black Wood, Carved, Handmade, Logniture
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
This sculptural coffee table is a one-of-a-kind work of functional art, carved by hand from a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
$1,205 Sale Price
30% Off
Impressive Black and Gold Hollywood Regency Square Coffee Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant large square Hollywood Regency style black with gilt details coffee table having what looks
Category
1990s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Zebra Wood, Giltwood
"NS3" Modern Nesting Coffee Tables by Last Workshop, Black Ash
By Last Workshop
Located in Chicago, IL
"NS3" Modern Nesting Coffee Tables by Last Workshop
Black Ash finish
Table one: 43.5" x 27" x 16"H
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Ash
Circular/Organic Shape Coffee Table Black Modern/Contemporary Blackened Steel
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 7
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2018
Cut from ⅜” solid steel, these abstract shapes work together
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Kanyon Coffee Table, Square with Marble Top, Contemporary Black Oak
By Fulden Topaloglu, Studio Kali
Located in Istanbul, TR
Kanyon is an authentic coffee table which combines functionality and sculptural posture with
Category
2010s Turkish Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Marble
Mid Century Modern Walnut Coffee Table with Black Laminated Top
By Lane Furniture
Located in East Freetown, MA
Large mid-century modern wood coffee table with black laminated top.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
$399 Sale Price
20% Off
Capitello Solid Wood Coffee Table, Ash in Black Finish, Contemporary
By Dale Italia
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
Capitello coffee table is part of our 2023 collection in collaboration with Cono Studio. Dale
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ash
Round Marble Top Neoclassical Black Lacquer Pedestal Style Leg Coffee Table
By Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
MINT Round Marble Top Neoclassical Black Lacquer Pedestal Style Leg Coffee Table
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Brass Coffee Table with Black Lacquered Glass Maison Jansen. Circa 1900
By Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style coffee table is made of brass with black lacquered glass top. This is a
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Kanyon Coffee Table, Rectangular with Marble Top, Contemporary Black Oak
By Fulden Topaloglu, Studio Kali
Located in Istanbul, TR
Kanyon is an authentic coffee table which combines functionality and sculptural posture with
Category
2010s Turkish Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Marble
Cube Black Slate
Crystal Coffee Table Contemporary Design Furniture Meddel
By Meddel, Joaquín Moll
Located in VALVERDE DEL MAJANO, CL
Cube Black Slate & Crystal Coffee Table Contemporary Design Furniture Meddel by Joaquín Moll
The
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Crystal, Slate
$3,781 Sale Price
20% Off
Stormy Coffee Table or Nightstand in Black Veneered Solid Mahogany
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table stormy made with solid mahogany
wood. All black veneered finish. With subtle saber
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
$6,080 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Black Lacquer Cast Iron Greek Key Glass Top Coffee Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Just in, this vintage Black Cast Iron Greek Key Glass Coffee with a new half inch glass top, and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Philippe Barbier Oval Black Resin Coffee Table with Agate Insert
By Philippe Barbier
Located in Stamford, CT
Philippe Barbier ( b. 1927 ) oval black resin coffee table with agate insert. Signed. Circa 1970
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Resin
Vintage French Louis XVI-style Brass and Black Glass Coffee Table
Located in Queens, NY
Vintage French French Louis XVI-style brass rectangular coffee table with fluted brass legs
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Thomas Pheasant for Baker Furniture Greek Key Black Lacquered Coffee Table
By Thomas Pheasant, Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful large scale Greek Key or Asian Scroll black crackle lacquered coffee table or cocktail
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
1950
s Black Lacquered Medallion Coffee Table by James Mont.
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Black lacquered oriental Medallion coffee table by James Mont
The cross form trapezoid base has a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Handmade Black Ceramic Coffee Table with Oak Top
Located in Braga, PT
This coffee table pairs a bold ceramic pedestal base with a solid oak top, offering both presence
Category
2010s Portuguese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Oak
$2,078 / item
Large Round Black Marble "Sunday" Coffee Table, Jean-Baptiste Souletie
Located in Geneve, CH
Large round black marble "Sunday" coffee table, Jean-Baptiste Souletie
Dimensions: 150 D x 35 H cm
Category
2010s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Charlotte Perriand Black Stained Ash Coffee Table Monta For Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Charlotte Perriand Black Stained Ash Coffee Table Monta For Cassina
An ode to fine artisanal
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Underline Oval Coffee Table in Black Oak by Hegi Design House
Located in Geneve, CH
Underline Oval Coffee Table in Black Oak by Hegi Design House
Limited Edition Of 30 Signed Pieces
Category
2010s Australian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Large Round Black Marble "Sunday" Coffee Table, Jean-Baptiste Souletie
Located in Geneve, CH
Large round walnut and black marble "Sunday" coffee table, Jean-Baptiste Souletie
Dimensions: 150
Category
2010s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Jacques Adnet Black Leather Coffee Table, France 1950
s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
A classic Jacques Adnet cocktail table in stitched leather, brass & glass. The base rests on brass
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
Satin Glass Black Arc Oblong Coffee Table by Sebastian Scherer
By Sebastian Scherer
Located in Geneve, CH
Satin glass black arc oblong coffee table by Sebastian Scherer
Material: satin glass
Also
Category
2010s German Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Miniforms Superpop Low Coffee Table in Black by Paolo Cappello
By Paolo Cappello, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
becomes supersustainable, superlight and supercool, in extremely versatile, compact designs: coffee table
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plastic
Edena Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee Table Edena, one part in solid raw casted
Aluminium polished and lacquered in gold finish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Concrete, Aluminum
$37,531 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Set of 3 Coffee or Nesting Tables in Black Marble and Black Lacquer 1970s
Located in Meer, VAN
Set of 3 coffee or nesting tables in black marble and black lacquer, 1970s or 1980s. This is a
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Retro Fine Quality Chinoiserie Chinese Decorated Black Lacquer Coffee Table
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique / retro fine quality Chinese or Chinoiserie decorated black lacquer coffee table with
Category
Mid-20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
$1,626 Sale Price
30% Off
Gae Aulenti Coffee table
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Houston, TX
Gae Aulenti jumbo coffee table for Knoll. This honed black marble finish is incredible and sets it
Category
1990s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
$24,000
Optical triangle coffee table black and white, Italy, 1980s
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Padova, IT
Italian 1980s coffee table with an optical effect where the base seems to intersect with the top
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate
Italian Contemporary Black Marble Round Coffee Table New Design Capperidicasa
By Capperidicasa
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian contemporary round coffee table with matt Marquinia Black Marble top and black painted
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Black Oak cloud freeform organic modern coffee table, minimalist design
By Last Workshop
Located in Chicago, IL
An asymmetrical freeform coffee table.
Designed and made by Last Workshop.
Standard "large" size
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Italian Contemporary Black Marble Round Coffee Table New Design Capperidicasa
By Capperidicasa
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian contemporary round coffee table with matt Black Marquinia Marble top and black painted
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Ado Chale Circular Coffee Table Black Resin and Petrified Wood
By Ado Chale
Located in Brussels, BE
Ado Chale circular coffee table black resin and Arizona petrified wood, circa 1980, signed by the
Category
Vintage 1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
Italian Contemporary Black Marble Round Coffee Table New Design Capperidicasa
By Capperidicasa
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian contemporary round coffee table with matt Marquinia Black Marble top and black painted
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Elegant Coffee Table with Glass Top and Sleek Black Legs
Located in Rome, IT
Introducing our exquisite Italian-made coffee table, crafted with the highest level of artisanship
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Black Lacquer Art Deco Walnut Bistro Coffee Cocktail Table, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
An Art Deco black color Walnut Bistro Coffee and Cocktail Table, crafted from 20th-century walnut
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
$3,960 Sale Price / item
49% Off
Ceramic Coffee Table
By Juliette Belarti
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ceramic abstract 1950s coffee table. Signed Belarti.
The table has a black metal base and the top
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
$2,256
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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.
- Who invented the coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024No one knows for sure who invented the coffee table. The earliest examples of the occasional table can be traced back to Victorian-era Britain. At that time, makers like William Watt and Collinson and Lock were producing coffee tables in large quantities.
Notably, F. Stuart Foote, the designer behind the American Imperial Furniture Company, claimed to have invented the coffee table in the early 20th century. He stated that he did so by cutting down the legs of a dining table. However, it's unlikely that Foote is the actual inventor of the coffee table, as books describing coffee tables existed in the UK a decade before his birth in 1872.
Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A coffee table should generally be two-thirds as long as the sofa it stands in front of and around the same height as the sofa’s seat cushions.
- Is an ottoman a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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 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.
- What is a tray top coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021Tray top coffee tables are coffee tables with long, flat rectangular surfaces that are supported by an x-frame base. Low tables that were initially used as tea or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. After coffee drinking and “coffee breaks” became popular, it didn’t take long for coffee and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary tray top coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To style an oval coffee table, create balance with opposites. Choose a sofa and accent chairs with a boxier shape for a striking contrast. Place a rectangular tray in the center and use it to display decorative accents or to store remotes and coasters. Another approach to decorating an oval table is to use decorative accents at different heights. Think of a tall vase placed next to a low bowl and a small sculpture positioned on top of two stacked coffee table books. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oval coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Styling a Noguchi coffee table really depends on the space you’re placing it in. The possibilities are far-reaching, so consider the colors and coordination of the other furniture and fixtures around the table. Noguchi tables look beautiful on their own or styled with flowers, books or pottery. Shop a selection of Isamu Noguchi pieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Coffee tables became popular in the 1920s and ’30s. Pieces from this time period often show off the characteristics of Art Deco design, such as metal accents, mirrored finishes and the use of exotic woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Coffee tables first came into use during the Victorian era, largely in response to the rise of coffee houses in London. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables.
- 1stDibs 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.
- 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.
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Like other pieces in the firm’s Candy Box collection, the cheerful limited-edition design showcases French craft.
The Ultimate Guide to Types of Tables for the Home
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Inspired by the Cosmos, Sandra Nunnerley’s Nova Table Has a Futuristic Feel
The designer’s innovative use of an unexpected material gives this console a lift.
This 19th-Century Gilded Desk Displays a Fanciful Kingdom in Marquetry
The stately piece brings both gravitas and whimsy to any work space.
In Guadalajara, These Luscious Side Tables Are Chiseled from Volcanic Rock
Use them as tables or stools, indoors or out.
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