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Alfred Hendrickx 1957 Coffee Table
By Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Madrid, ES
A coffee table designed by Alfred Hendrickx and edited by Belform ( Belgium) with a ceramics
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cherry, Ceramic
Antique Fruitwood Table as a Large Coffee Table
Located in Culver City, CA
This antique table, circa 1800, from a French country setting, now makes a nice coffee table having
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Antique 19th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cherry, Fruitwood
French Country Cherrywood Coffee Table, circa 1820
Located in Wiltshire, GB
A French country cherrywood coffee table, with drawer and bread slide to one end, circa 1820
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Antique 1820s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cherry
19th Century French Dough Bin Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
you to use as a coffee table. It comes from Brittany and can be used for storage. The top lifts off
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Antique 19th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cherry
LEXINGTON Bob Timberlake Cherry Arts
Crafts Glass Top Display Cocktail Table
By Lexington Furniture 1
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Arts & Crafts style display cocktail table by Lexington Furniture, from their Bob Timberlake
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21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Coffee and Cockta...
Materials
Brass
French Art Deco Parchment Top Coffee Table
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This French art deco coffee table is from the 1930’s. Elegantly tailored, the table has a
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20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wenge, Cherry, Parchment Paper
Space Age Coffee Table, Italy 1970’s
Located in PÉZENAS, FR
Perfect coffee table in cherry Wood and blue glass of Space age period 70’s
The mix between white
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Cherry
French Travertine and Wood Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
An elegant cherrywood and unfilled travertine top (replaced) coffee/centre table with bronze
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Delicate 1950s Coffee Table, Height Adjustable, Cherrywood
Located in Karlsruhe, DE
Delicate coffee table from the 1950s, cherrywood. Subtly, mechanically height -adjustable with a
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cherry
Jean Royere Coffee table france circa 1948
By Jean Royère
Located in Maastricht, NL
Rare Royere brass and wood coffee table with marble top
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Streamline Art Deco Coffee Table by Brown and Saltman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of the early and rare designs by Brown and Saltman, this elegant coffee table is finished in
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20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cherry
Coffee Table With Trapezoidal Edge By George Nakashima
Located in New York, NY
Coffee table with trapezoidal edge by George Nakashima
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20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cherry, Walnut
Coffee Table by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte
By Pietro Chiesa
Located in Chicago, IL
Coffee table by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte. Signed with partially stamped manufacturer's mark
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Mid-20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cherry, Glass
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Coffee Table By Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in East Hampton, NY
Cherry
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cherry
Thayer Coggin Coffee Table
Located in Southampton, NY
Cherry finish coffee table with polished chrome legs, by Thayer Coggin.
Category
Late 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
French Louis XIV Style Cherrywood Coffee Table, Early 1900s
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous coffee table designed in the Louis XIV style, circa 1900s. The table is made of cherry
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cherry
Giò Ponti Cherrywood Coffee Table for Fontana Arte, 1936
By Gio Ponti, Fontana Arte
Located in Firenze, IT
Rare and iconic coffee table designed by Giò Ponti and produced by Fontana Arte.
Lacquered sweet
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Vintage 1930s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Cherry
Vintage Coffee Table PAR4 by Bernard Vuarnesson for Bellato, Italy
By Bernard Vuarnesson
Located in Castenray, NL
Very good looking coffee table by Bernard Vuarnesson for Bellato. The table is made from Iroko wood
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cherry
Early 19th Century French Cherrywood Coffee Table with Side Drawer
Located in Uppingham, Rutland
Lovely early 19th century French cherrywood coffee table with a side drawer, standing on tapering
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Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Coffee and Cocktail ...
Materials
Cherry
Solid Exotic Hardwood Bench or Coffee Table by Sherrill Broudy
Located in Hollywood, CA
noted California designer Sherrill Broudy. The bench can be used as a coffee table as well, and as 2
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Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cherry, Maple
1930 Italian Mirrored Coffee Table in Style of Pietro Chiesa
By Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very elegant, well designed and proportioned coffee table. It makes me think of a Pietro Chiesa
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mirror, Cherry
19th Century Pair of Decorative Obelisks in Solid Cherry
Located in Badia Polesine, Rovigo
Pair of decorative obelisks in solid cherry pair of decorative obelisks in solid pair of decorative
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20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cherry
Early 19th Century French Cherrywood Coffee Table with Pull Out Slide
Located in Uppingham, Rutland
Great size early 19th century French cherrywood farmhouse coffee table with a single drawer and
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Antique 1820s French French Provincial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cherry, Chestnut
Coffee Table Attrbuted To Ico Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in New York, NY
Unusual coffee table in cherry wood attributed to Ico Parisi.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Large Early 19th Century French Cherrywood Coffee Table with a Single Drawer
Located in Uppingham, Rutland
Great size early 19th century French cherrywood Provincial style coffee table with great cherrywood
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Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Coffee and Cocktail ...
Materials
Cherry
Robsjohn Gibbings Cocktail Table
Located in Miami, FL
Square cherry wood cocktail table with marble insert.
Category
20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Free Edge Cocktail Table Bench by George Nakashima
Located in New York, NY
A fine studio cocktail table executed in cherry with two free edges and classic dowel legs by
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Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cherry
Low Iron Table with Cherrywood Top
Located in New York, NY
Cherrywood top by us.
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Kidney Table from the 1950s by Walter Knoll
By Walter Knoll
Located in Cologne, DE
Classic kidney table, manufactured in the 1950s in Germany by Walter Knoll. The piece is of a high
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Vintage 1950s German Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cherry
Glass Top Cocktail Table by Bobo Modern Living
Located in Portland, OR
A cherrywood cocktail table with a frosted glass top over three open compartments on chromed
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Early 2000s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Coffee Table in Cherry Wood. French, C 1880
Located in Honiton, Devon
A most attractive and useful French cherrywood coffee / centre table, circa 1880
This delightful
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Antique Late 19th Century French Country Center Tables
Materials
Cherry
Antique Austrian Country CoffeeTable
Located in Port Chester, NY
An antique coffee table from Austria, with a flavor of the mountains. The dark cherry has great age
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20th Century Austrian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cherry
A 1950
s French Round CoffeeTable with Marble Top
Located in New York, NY
A 1950's French Round CoffeeTable
in Pale Wood with Volute Legs and Molded Bleu Turquin Marble Top
in Pale Wood with Volute Legs and Molded Bleu Turquin Marble Top
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Vintage 1950s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cherry
Rune Bruun Johansen Coffee Table
By Rune Bruun Johansen
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Unique coffee table in cherrywood designed by Rune Bruun Johansen.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Sofa Tables
Materials
Cherry
Cherry "Q" Bench/Coffee Table by George Nakashima, 1958
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cherry single slab top with one Brazilian rosewood butterfly, on 4 turned legs
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Vintage 1950s American Benches
Materials
Cherry
Louis XV Style Coffee Table with Jasmine Marquetry French Napoleon III Period
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Louis XV style coffee table with Jasmine marquetry French Napoleon III period.
An elegant and
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
French Antique Coffee Table Louis XV Style with 2 Drawers Bleached
Located in Stuart, FL
French antique coffee table Louis XV style bleached by our company with two drawers. This piece
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Antiquities
Materials
Cherry
Rustic Antique Round French Cherry Coffee Table
Located in Port Chester, NY
A charming round cherry coffee table with chunky legs and top. The top has some interesting old
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cherry
Chunky Antique Cherry Coffee Table, Two Drawers
Located in Port Chester, NY
A chunky cherry coffee table with wonderful color and grain. The top has some interesting distress
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Antique Late 19th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cherry
Antique Two Drawer Alsacian Cherry Coffee Table
Located in Port Chester, NY
A handsome Alsacian cherry coffee table with a glossy, patinated top and sturdy tapered legs with
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cherry
French Cherry Coffee Table
Located in Wilson, NC
This French cherry table has been reduced to coffee table height at a later date. The right-hand
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Antique 1820s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cherry
One Drawer French Cherry Coffee Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
A rich cherry color and one drawer with an original brass pull accent this very pretty and sturdy
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Antique 1860s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cherry
Antique Cherry Coffee Table with Cabriole Legs
Located in Port Chester, NY
There is a lot to love about this graceful coffee table in warm cherry. The top has both Fine
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cherry
Antique French Two-Drawer Cherry Coffee Table
Located in Port Chester, NY
A lovely large size coffee table in rich, warm cherrywood. Two drawers in the front with hand
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cherry
French Cherry and Oak Coffee Table
Located in Culver City, CA
This table is of a good size and a wonderful color. The table has two small drawers on each side
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Country Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cherry, Oak
Stickley Round Cherry Mission Style Coffee Table, Newly Refinished
By L.
J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Morgan, UT
Stickley Round Cherry Mission Style Coffee Table
Stickley Furniture, USA, 1990s
42" wide x 42
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1990s American Mission Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cherry
Antique French Cherry Two-Drawer Coffee Table
Located in Port Chester, NY
The wood on this table top is a gorgeous color cherry, with good old distress and patina. There is
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Sonia Coffee Table or Side Table, Cherry Grid Pattern and Polished Aluminium
By Vonnegut/Kraft
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sonia table series was inspired by a printed textile designed by Sonia Delauney that was produced
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
French Coffee Table
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
French 19th C Coffee table in Cherrywood
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Antique 19th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cherry
$2,400
French One-Drawer Coffee Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
cherry patina. We love the dimensions of the coffee table and the color is as good as it gets. A bonus is
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Antique 1860s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cherry
Early 20th Century Spanish Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Looking for a narrow coffee table with a European flair? This piece could fit your spot. I love the
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Early 20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Ico Parisi Rectangular Coffee Table for Cassina, circa 1950
By Ico Parisi
Located in Paris, FR
Ico Parisi rectangular coffee table for Cassina, circa 1950 in hard wood, painted steel, formica
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
Louis XVI Style Marble-Top Coffee or Side Table, Early 1900s
Located in Austin, TX
A very attractive Louis XVI style "Bouillotte" coffee or side table made of cherrywood
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
French Louis XVI Style Coffee Table with Marble Top, Early 1900s
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely French Louis XVI Style coffee table in cherry wood. A beautiful white marble top is
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Mira Nakashima Minguren II Coffee Table, 2015
By Mira Nakashima
Located in Hudson, NY
Free age solid cherry 2" slab with two rosewood butterflies and solid base signed and dated from
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21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Sofa Tables
Materials
Cherry
Exceptional Studio Craft Cherrywood Bench, Stool or Coffee Table, USA, 1950
Located in Maastricht, NL
An American studio crafted cherrywood bench, stool or coffee table.
It is an exceptional artistic
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Vintage 1950s North American American Craftsman Side Tables
Materials
Cherry, Wood
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Cherry Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of cherry coffee tables for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, cherry and hardwood, all cherry coffee tables available were constructed with great care. There are 193 antique and vintage cherry coffee tables for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 31 modern editions to choose from as well. Cherry coffee tables have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Cherry coffee tables bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. If space is limited, there are small cherry coffee tables measuring 15.36 inches across. Cherry coffee tables have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by David Gaynor, Peter Ghyczy and Richard Haining are consistently popular.
How Much are Cherry Coffee Tables?
Prices for cherry coffee tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, cherry coffee tables begin at $1 and can go as high as $18,400, while the average can fetch as much as $2,800.
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 Cherry Coffee Tables
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A coffee table should generally be two-thirds as long as the sofa it stands in front of and around the same height as the sofa’s seat cushions.
- Is an ottoman a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Can a coffee table be too low?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Yes, a coffee table can be too low. Most experts recommend choosing a coffee table that is around one to two inches lower than the seat height of your sofa or loveseat. You may find it difficult to access items on the tabletop while seated if you choose a shorter table. In addition, an overly low coffee table can make a room feel cramped or unbalanced. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Sometimes, designers intentionally place ultra-low coffee tables in spaces to create a bold contrast in a large room. Feel free to break from convention when choosing a coffee table. What's most important is that the finished result appeals to you and allows you to enjoy your seating area to the fullest. Shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- Who invented the coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024No one knows for sure who invented the coffee table. The earliest examples of the occasional table can be traced back to Victorian-era Britain. At that time, makers like William Watt and Collinson and Lock were producing coffee tables in large quantities.
Notably, F. Stuart Foote, the designer behind the American Imperial Furniture Company, claimed to have invented the coffee table in the early 20th century. He stated that he did so by cutting down the legs of a dining table. However, it's unlikely that Foote is the actual inventor of the coffee table, as books describing coffee tables existed in the UK a decade before his birth in 1872.
Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs. - Why is it called a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Coffee tables were originally used in living spaces during social gatherings to support a tray containing multiple mugs, a coffee pot, creamers and sugar bowls. Low to the ground and centrally located in the space, coffee tables reduced the host or hostess’s need to constantly stand and serve her guests.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.
The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.
Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa, and its depth will match the seating. These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables, but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.
Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between a center table and a coffee table is usually size. Center tables tend to be larger-sized accent tables placed in the center of seating areas. On the other hand, coffee tables are smaller tables usually positioned in front of sofas and loveseats. On 1stDibs, find a variety of center tables and coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a coffee table and a console table is in the design. A coffee table is a low table that comes in many shapes, such as surfaces that are rectangles, squares, ovals or circles. Console tables are taller and usually have elongated shapes, such as ovals, rectangles or semicircles. Placement is another differentiator between the two types of tables. Coffee tables usually go in front of sofas and loveseats, while console tables may be placed behind a sofa or loveseat or along a wall. Find a large collection of coffee tables and console tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
The difference between a sofa table and a coffee table is that a sofa table is always behind the sofa and a coffee table is in front of it. Additionally, a sofa table is the same height as the sofa and a coffee table is much shorter.
- Are glass coffee tables durable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether glass coffee tables are durable depends on the craftsmanship and the materials. Generally, tables with tempered glass are less likely to shatter and break. How well you care for a coffee table will also impact its life span. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of glass coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024How big a coffee table for a sectional should be depends on the dimensions of the sectional. For a balanced look, a coffee table should be roughly two-thirds of the length of the sofa portion of a sofa and chaise sectional. If you have an L-shaped sofa, the coffee table should be around two-thirds of the length of each arm. Find a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To date a Lane coffee table, look for the serial number on the underside of the piece. On most Lane coffee tables, reading the number from right to left will tell you the date that the table was manufactured. For example, a serial number that says 852140 would have been produced on April 12, 1958. Founded in Virginia in the early 20th century, Lane is largely known for its cedar chests and innovative mid-century modern designs. Find a variety of Lane coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To authenticate your Noguchi coffee table, there are three different marks to look for. Isamu Noguchi’s signature will be on the edge of the table and on a medallion under the base. Even under the medallion, you will find Noguchi’s initials. Shop a collection of properly vetted Noguchi pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To stack books on a coffee table, place the largest one on the bottom with the spine facing the focal piece of furniture, usually the sofa. Then, add the next largest, lining up the inner edges so that the spines create a stepped effect. Continue adding books to complete the stack and top it off with a decorative object if you wish. Shop a variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, a coffee table should generally be lower than a couch. However, the top of the table should only be slightly lower than the couch to maintain a balanced look. A good rule of thumb is to choose a table no more than one inch shorter than your sofa's seat height. Explore a large collection of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024The average height of a coffee table is around 16 to 18 inches. Designers typically choose this height to create a balance between coffee tables and sofas. The average seat height of sofas is 17 to 18 inches, and experts typically recommend that coffee tables be no more than 1 inch shorter than sofa-seat height. Explore a diverse assortment of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024The best height for a coffee table is around 1 to 2 inches lower than the seat height of the adjacent sofa. Most sofas feature seat heights of around 17 or 18 inches. As a result, the most common height for coffee tables is 15 to 17 inches. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of coffee tables.
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