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Chinese Low Table Shandong Province Qing Dynasty, 1900s
Located in Hamburg, PA
A low Chinese hardwood tea table, lamp table, made 1890-1910. Great accent table whether you are
Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Chinese Low Table Shandong Province Qing Dynasty, 1900s
Chinese Low Table Shandong Province Qing Dynasty, 1900s

Chinese Low Table Shandong Province Qing Dynasty, 1900s

$800
20th Century Provincial Chinese Low Table
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century provincial Chinese elmwood low table with simple spandrels and slightly
Category

20th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Elm

20th Century Provincial Chinese Low Table
20th Century Provincial Chinese Low Table

20th Century Provincial Chinese Low Table

$2,280
Early 20th Century Chinese Low Table
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Chinese elmwood low table with solid plank top and simple stretchers.
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Benches

Materials

Elm

Early 20th Century Chinese Low Table
Early 20th Century Chinese Low Table

Early 20th Century Chinese Low Table

$2,280
19th Century Chinese Low Table Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th century low table with waterfall top and horse-hoof feet has elegant round corners made
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Platters and Serveware

Materials

Cypress

19th Century Chinese Low Table Stand
19th Century Chinese Low Table Stand

19th Century Chinese Low Table Stand

$2,280
19th Century Chinese Low Table with Carved Apron
Located in Chicago, IL
Made of warm toned walnut, this 19th century low table streamlines the meandering vine motif seen
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Chinese Low Table with Carved Apron
19th Century Chinese Low Table with Carved Apron

19th Century Chinese Low Table with Carved Apron

$8,980
Chinese Low Table with Carved Apron, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Made of warm toned walnut, this 19th century low table streamlines the meandering vine motif seen
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Chinese Low Table with Carved Apron, c. 1850
Chinese Low Table with Carved Apron, c. 1850

Chinese Low Table with Carved Apron, c. 1850

$8,480
18-19th Century Chinese Low Wrapped Round Legged Table
Located in San Marino, CA
A rare original late 18th century Chinese low table featuring round legs wrapped with a carved
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Ming Coffee and Cocktail Tables

18-19th Century Chinese Low Wrapped Round Legged Table
18-19th Century Chinese Low Wrapped Round Legged Table

18-19th Century Chinese Low Wrapped Round Legged Table

$3,300
Antique Chinese Carved Hardwood Low Table, 19th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Chinese low table offers pegged hardwood construction with top surmounting foliate hand
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Primitive Lowboys

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Antique Chinese Carved Hardwood Low Table, 19th Century
Antique Chinese Carved Hardwood Low Table, 19th Century

Antique Chinese Carved Hardwood Low Table, 19th Century

$600
Vintage Chinese Cloisonné and Carved Mahogany Low Table, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage Chinese low table offers Cloisonné inset top having garden scene motif seated in carved
Category

20th Century Chinese Tables

Materials

Enamel

Vintage Chinese Cloisonné and Carved Mahogany Low Table, 20th Century
Vintage Chinese Cloisonné and Carved Mahogany Low Table, 20th Century

Vintage Chinese Cloisonné and Carved Mahogany Low Table, 20th Century

$600
Vintage Chinese Cloisonne Carved Mahogany Low Table, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage Chinese low table offers Cloisonne inset top having garden scene motif seated in carved
Category

20th Century Chinese Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Chinese Cloisonne Carved Mahogany Low Table, 20th Century
Vintage Chinese Cloisonne Carved Mahogany Low Table, 20th Century

Vintage Chinese Cloisonne Carved Mahogany Low Table, 20th Century

$600
Vintage Chinese Cloisonne and Carved Mahogany Low Table, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage Chinese low table offers Cloisonne inset top having floral motif seated in carved
Category

20th Century Chinese Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Chinese Cloisonne and Carved Mahogany Low Table, 20th Century
Vintage Chinese Cloisonne and Carved Mahogany Low Table, 20th Century

Vintage Chinese Cloisonne and Carved Mahogany Low Table, 20th Century

$600
Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Decorated Ebonized Glass Top Low Table
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Chinese low table offers round form with glass top surmounting ebonized base having
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Lowboys

Materials

Paint, Glass, Wood

Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Decorated Ebonized Glass Top Low Table
Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Decorated Ebonized Glass Top Low Table

Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Decorated Ebonized Glass Top Low Table

$1,000
Vintage Chinese Cloisonné and Carved Mahogany Low Table, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage Chinese low table offers Cloisonné inset top having floral and urn decoration seated in
Category

20th Century Chinese Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Chinese Cloisonné and Carved Mahogany Low Table, 20th Century
Vintage Chinese Cloisonné and Carved Mahogany Low Table, 20th Century

Vintage Chinese Cloisonné and Carved Mahogany Low Table, 20th Century

$600
19th Century Low Table
Located in New York, NY
A 19th century Chinese low table with carved faux bamboo aprons and rattan top. Elm wood
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

19th Century Low Table
19th Century Low Table

19th Century Low Table

$3,800
Hutong Low Table
Located in Chicago, IL
A 20th century Chinese low table made with 18th century reclaimed elmwood timbers with steel
Category

20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Hutong Low Table
Hutong Low Table

Hutong Low Table

$2,980
Late 19th Century Chinese Carved Wood Marble Low Table
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in the Late 19th Century, this Chinese low table consists of a wood base and a white
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese End Tables

Materials

Marble

Late 19th Century Chinese Carved Wood Marble Low Table
Late 19th Century Chinese Carved Wood Marble Low Table

Late 19th Century Chinese Carved Wood Marble Low Table

$1,800
19th Century Chinese Six-Sided Table with Drawer
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese low table with six sides, six legs and one drawer. Pagoda Red
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Six-Sided Table with Drawer
19th Century Chinese Six-Sided Table with Drawer

19th Century Chinese Six-Sided Table with Drawer

$1,880
Mid-20th Century Chinese Black Lacquer Low Table
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in the Mid-20th Century, this Chinese low table is beautifully lacquered in black and
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-20th Century Chinese Black Lacquer Low Table
Mid-20th Century Chinese Black Lacquer Low Table

Mid-20th Century Chinese Black Lacquer Low Table

$3,800
Small Scroll Table
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Northern Chinese low table made of Longan wood (a fruit wood native to China and
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Tables

Small Scroll Table
Small Scroll Table

Small Scroll Table

$2,280
Pair Of Lacquered Coffee Tables
By Maison Jansen
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of Chinese low tables, lacquered wood, different drawings on each top
Category

Early 20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair Of Lacquered Coffee Tables
Pair Of Lacquered Coffee Tables

Pair Of Lacquered Coffee Tables

$7,096
Unusual 20th Century Chinese Lacquered Cloisonné Low Table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Hand decorated Chinese low table circa 1950. Deep red lacquer with gilt decoration, features
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Unusual 20th Century Chinese Lacquered Cloisonné Low Table
Unusual 20th Century Chinese Lacquered Cloisonné Low Table

Unusual 20th Century Chinese Lacquered Cloisonné Low Table

$2,060
GT Atelier Circular Coffee Table with Stone Top and Cabriole Legs
Located in Chicago, IL
This sturdy Chinese low table features a green, moss-colored stone inset top raised on cabriole
Category

20th Century Chinese Side Tables

Materials

Stone

GT Atelier Circular Coffee Table with Stone Top and Cabriole Legs
GT Atelier Circular Coffee Table with Stone Top and Cabriole Legs

GT Atelier Circular Coffee Table with Stone Top and Cabriole Legs

$3,200
19th Century Chinese Coffee Table
Located in San Marino, CA
A simple 19th century Chinese low table, with an overall rustic patina. Clean, simple stretchers on
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

19th Century Chinese Coffee Table
19th Century Chinese Coffee Table

19th Century Chinese Coffee Table

$2,600
Early 20th Century Chinese Lacquered Panel Table
Located in New York, NY
This Chinese low table was created in the early 20th century. It is comprised of a wood panel
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Early 20th Century Chinese Lacquered Panel Table
Early 20th Century Chinese Lacquered Panel Table

Early 20th Century Chinese Lacquered Panel Table

$2,100
Early 20th Century Chinese Lacquered Panel Tables, a Pair
Located in New York, NY
These two Chinese low tables were created in the Early 20th century. They are comprised of wood
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Early 20th Century Chinese Lacquered Panel Tables, a Pair
Early 20th Century Chinese Lacquered Panel Tables, a Pair

Early 20th Century Chinese Lacquered Panel Tables, a Pair

$4,200
Near Pair of Late 19th Century Carved Chinese Hardwood Tables
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Finely carved Chinese low tables or plant stands with inset marble tops circa 1890. Beaded edge
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood

Near Pair of Late 19th Century Carved Chinese Hardwood Tables
Near Pair of Late 19th Century Carved Chinese Hardwood Tables

Near Pair of Late 19th Century Carved Chinese Hardwood Tables

$3,439
19th Century Chinese Scholar s Rhododendron Root Table
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning example of organic artistry and wabi-sabi style, this 19th-century Chinese low table is
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Burl

19th Century Chinese Scholar s Rhododendron Root Table
19th Century Chinese Scholar s Rhododendron Root Table

19th Century Chinese Scholar s Rhododendron Root Table

$8,500
Low Provincial Chinese Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Round 19th century provincial Chinese table formed from one piece of elmwood root.
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Tables

Low Provincial Chinese Table
Low Provincial Chinese Table

Low Provincial Chinese Table

$2,980
A Low Chinese Kang Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Low Chinese Kang table with 4 drawers.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Tables

Materials

Pine

A Low Chinese Kang Table
A Low Chinese Kang Table

A Low Chinese Kang Table

$1,400
Low Chinese Table
Located in Chicago, IL
A contemporary low Chinese table with crackled black lacquer and square curved legs from Northern
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Low Chinese Table
Low Chinese Table

Low Chinese Table

$2,180
Low Chinese Table
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century low Chinese elmwood table with round legs and simple stretchers from Northern China
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Low Chinese Table
Low Chinese Table

Low Chinese Table

$2,880
Chinese Hardwood Low Table
Located in Essex, MA
RECTANGULAR TOP WITH SHAPED STRETCHERS , SHAPED SQUARE LEGS.
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Side Tables

Chinese Hardwood Low Table
Chinese Hardwood Low Table

Chinese Hardwood Low Table

$575
Chinese Square Low Table
Located in Chicago, IL
This Chinese high waisted elmwood low table is from Henan, China and it features horse hoof legs
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing End Tables

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Chinese Square Low Table
Chinese Square Low Table

Chinese Square Low Table

$600 / item
Low Chinese Table
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century low provincial Chinese elmwood table with crooked dragon carved apron and traces of
Category

Antique 19th Century End Tables

Low Chinese Table
Low Chinese Table

Low Chinese Table

$2,880
Low Chinese Table
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 19th century Chinese elmwood low table with woven cane top and curved legs ending in
Category

Antique 19th Century Center Tables

Materials

Elm

Low Chinese Table
Low Chinese Table

Low Chinese Table

$5,480
Chinese Hardwood Low Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Chinese hardwood low table, the paneled top over an open decorated frieze above square legs
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Chinese Hardwood Low Table
Chinese Hardwood Low Table

Chinese Hardwood Low Table

$2,250
19th Century Chinese Painted Low Occasional Table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Here we have a low practical occasional table, circa 1880. Richly colored table, with distressed
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Painted Low Occasional Table
19th Century Chinese Painted Low Occasional Table

19th Century Chinese Painted Low Occasional Table

$1,447
Chinese Lacquer Low Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
Black lacquer coffee table with three inset panels, center panel with gilt highlighted village
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Chinese Lacquer Low Table
Chinese Lacquer Low Table

Chinese Lacquer Low Table

$2,400
Chinese Low Plank Top Table, circa 1880
Located in Chicago, IL
This low-profile rustic table was originally used in a provincial, Qing-dynasty home as a versatile
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Tables

Materials

Wood

Chinese Low Plank Top Table, circa 1880
Chinese Low Plank Top Table, circa 1880

Chinese Low Plank Top Table, circa 1880

$2,480
19th Century Chinese Elm Low Table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Good quality Chinese elm table, circa 1890. Striking grain and rich color. Layered frieze, legs
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Side Tables

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Elm Low Table
19th Century Chinese Elm Low Table

19th Century Chinese Elm Low Table

$2,474
Chinese Meditation Stone Top Low Table
Located in Chicago, IL
A 20th century Chinese meditation stone top table mounted on a custom steel base with deep bronze
Category

20th Century Chinese Side Tables

Chinese Meditation Stone Top Low Table
Chinese Meditation Stone Top Low Table

Chinese Meditation Stone Top Low Table

$4,280
Chinese Black Lacquer Low Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Chinese black lacquer low table, the top decorated with a gilt central medallion and conforming
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Chinese Black Lacquer Low Table
Chinese Black Lacquer Low Table

Chinese Black Lacquer Low Table

$3,250
Low Chinese Table
Located in Chicago, IL
. Pagoda Red Collection #: GDH012A Keywords: Table, coffee table, cocktail, occasional, low, day bed
Category

Antique 19th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Reed

Low Chinese Table
Low Chinese Table

Low Chinese Table

$2,980
Chinese Greenery Stone Top Low Table
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous greenery stone slab atop a custom steel mount make this lovely table. Works great as a
Category

20th Century Chinese Side Tables

Chinese Greenery Stone Top Low Table
Chinese Greenery Stone Top Low Table

Chinese Greenery Stone Top Low Table

$2,480
Low Timber Table from China
Located in Chicago, IL
19th century low timber table from Northern China made of linden wood with a keyed tenon trestle
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Low Timber Table from China
Low Timber Table from China

Low Timber Table from China

Chinese Low Heartwood Table, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
As evidenced by the many blade marks on its round top, this low, drum-like table was originally
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Chinese Low Heartwood Table, circa 1900
Chinese Low Heartwood Table, circa 1900

Chinese Low Heartwood Table, circa 1900

$2,280
Chinese Marble-Top Deco Low Table
Located in Chicago, IL
of life in the bustling, vibrant city. This stylized low table is a product of the time and
Category

Vintage 1930s Chinese Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Chinese Marble-Top Deco Low Table
Chinese Marble-Top Deco Low Table

Chinese Marble-Top Deco Low Table

$4,280
19th Century Carved Chinese Elm Low Table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Very good quality low Chinese table, circa 1870. Great color and patina. Applied carved scrolls
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Side Tables

Materials

Elm

19th Century Carved Chinese Elm Low Table
19th Century Carved Chinese Elm Low Table

19th Century Carved Chinese Elm Low Table

$2,474
Antique Chinese Rosewood Low Table
Located in Wilton, CT
Chinese rosewood low table with beautiful color/patina. Simple, functional, elegant.
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Chinese Rosewood Low Table
Antique Chinese Rosewood Low Table

Antique Chinese Rosewood Low Table

$1,500
Chinese hardwood low coffee table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Chinese hardwood low coffee table, of rectangular form with moulded frieze, raised on square
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Chinese hardwood low coffee table
Chinese hardwood low coffee table

Chinese hardwood low coffee table

$2,033
Chinese Hardwood Low Coffee Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Chinese hardwood low coffee table, of rectangular form with moulded frieze, raised on square
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Chinese Hardwood Low Coffee Table
Chinese Hardwood Low Coffee Table

Chinese Hardwood Low Coffee Table

$1,785
Chinese Hardwood Low Coffee Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Chinese hardwood low coffee table, of rectangular form with shaped frieze, raised on scrolling
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Chinese Hardwood Low Coffee Table
Chinese Hardwood Low Coffee Table

Chinese Hardwood Low Coffee Table

$2,308
Chinese Hardwood Low Coffee Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Chinese hardwood low coffee table, of rectangular form with moulded frieze, raised on square
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Chinese Hardwood Low Coffee Table
Chinese Hardwood Low Coffee Table

Chinese Hardwood Low Coffee Table

$2,308
Chinese Greenery Stone Top Low Table
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous greenery stone slab atop a custom steel mount make this lovely table. Works great as a
Category

20th Century Chinese End Tables

Chinese Greenery Stone Top Low Table
Chinese Greenery Stone Top Low Table

Chinese Greenery Stone Top Low Table

$2,480
Early 20th Century Chinese Decorated Black Lacquer Low Table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Chinese decorated Arts and Crafts influenced low round table, circa 1920. Decorated with gilt
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tables

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Chinese Decorated Black Lacquer Low Table
Early 20th Century Chinese Decorated Black Lacquer Low Table

Early 20th Century Chinese Decorated Black Lacquer Low Table

$1,922
Chinese Black Lacquer Low Table
Located in Hudson, NY
Composed of a Chinese panel inset into a 20th century frame. PICK UP LOCATION: NAGA NORTH INC
Category

20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Chinese Black Lacquer Low Table
Chinese Black Lacquer Low Table

Chinese Black Lacquer Low Table

$6,500
18th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Low Occasional Table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
18th century Chinese painted low occasional table, circa 1780. Here we have a low practical
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Tables

Materials

Elm, Lacquer, Paint

18th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Low Occasional Table
18th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Low Occasional Table

18th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Low Occasional Table

$1,371
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Chinese Low Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Chinese low table available at 1stDibs. A Chinese low table — often made from wood, hardwood and elm — can elevate any home. Find 769 options for an antique or vintage Chinese low table now, or shop our selection of 22 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Chinese low table, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A Chinese low table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Art Deco and modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Chinese low table over the years, but those crafted by Audo, Norm Architects and André Fu are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Chinese Low Table?

The average selling price for a Chinese low table at 1stDibs is $2,726, while they’re typically $40 on the low end and $120,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Tables for You

The right vintage, new or antique tables can help make any space in your home stand out.

Over the years, the variety of tables available to us, as well as our specific needs for said tables, has broadened. Today, with all manner of these must-have furnishings differing in shape, material and style, any dining room table can shine just as brightly as the guests who gather around it.

Remember, when shopping for a dining table, it must fit your dining area, and you need to account for space around the table too — think outside the box, as an oval dining table may work for tighter spaces. Alternatively, if you’ve got the room, a Regency-style dining table can elevate any formal occasion at mealtime.

Innovative furniture makers and designers have also redefined what a table can be. Whether it’s an unconventional Ping-Pong table, a brass side table to display your treasured collectibles or a Louis Vuitton steamer trunk to add an air of nostalgia to your loft, your table can say a lot about you.

The visionary work of French designer Xavier Lavergne, for example, includes tables that draw on the forms of celestial bodies as often as they do aquatic creatures or fossils. Elsewhere, Italian architect Gae Aulenti, who looked to Roman architecture in crafting her stately Jumbo coffee table, created clever glass-topped mobile coffee tables that move on bicycle tires or sculpted wood wheels for Fontana Arte. 

Coffee and cocktail tables can serve as a room’s centerpiece with attention-grabbing details and colors. Glass varieties will keep your hardwood flooring and dazzling area rugs on display, while a marble or stone coffee table in a modern interior can showcase your prized art books and decorative objects. A unique vintage desk or writing table can bring sophistication and even a bit of spice to your work life. 

No matter your desired form or function, a quality table for your living space is a sound investment. On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage, new and antique bedside tables, mid-century end tables and more .

Questions About Chinese Low Table
  • What are low tables called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    Low tables are usually called coffee tables. The name comes from the table height being designed to make it easy to place something, such as a cup of coffee, on the tabletop while seated on a sofa. Alternatively, people may refer to these low tables as cocktail tables. Explore a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • Can a coffee table be too low?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Yes, 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.
  • Why are console tables so low?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Console tables are not low. Typically, consoles are about the height of a desk but are much narrower. As a result, they work well against walls and can be used to hold lamps and decorative objects. While modern console tables commonly feature four legs, you can still find the two-legged variety, which is ideal for nestling behind the sofa. Some also feature shelves for display and storage space or cabinet doors and drawers for hiding clutter. Find vintage console tables on 1stDibs.
  • Why are Japanese dining tables low?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The chabudai, or the short Japanese dining table makes the most of limited space by serving many functions in a Japanese home. They often feature collapsible legs so they can be stored. Diners sit on pillows on the floor, rather than chairs, again freeing up more space by not having bulky chairs. Shop a collection of Japanese furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • Why are modern coffee tables so low?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Modern 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.
  • What is a Chinese tea table?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Chinese tea table is a piece of furniture traditionally used in China for preparing and serving tea. It usually held a pump for drawing water and a basin for washing teacups and pots. The top doubled as a surface for resting teacups in between sips. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Chinese tea tables.
  • What is a Chinese kang table?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    A Chinese kang table is a long, low piece of furniture that has a flat surface and rests on four legs. It multitasks as both a dining table and a bed. On 1stDibs, find a variety of kang tables from some of the world's top sellers.
  • Is 12 inches too low for a coffee table?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    No, 12 inches isn’t necessarily too low for a coffee table. For balance, choose a coffee table that is about two to four inches lower than the seat of the largest piece of furniture around it. Usually, this will be the sofa. If your sofa’s seat is 14 to 16 inches high, a 12-inch coffee table will likely be in proportion. Find an assortment of coffee tables on 1stDibs.

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