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Mid-Century Coffee Round Centre Table in Turned Walnut and Veneered Walnut Top
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1930s Mid-Century Italian Large round centre table , service coffee table in turned walnut, with
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Center Tables
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Hand Painted Coffee or Centre Table in Louis XVI Style
Located in Sofia, BG
Exceptional 19th century hand painted Louis XVI solid wood table, circa 1860. Elegant legs with a
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Materials
Wood
$2,243 Sale Price
30% Off
Early 20th Century Painted Faux Bamboo Chippendale Style Centre Table
Located in Hastings, GB
A very well proportioned hand painted and carved English Pine faux bamboo coffee or centre table
Category
Vintage 1920s English Chinese Chippendale Center Tables
Materials
Pine
18th Century, French wood Coffee Table
Located in IT
beautiful proportions and graceful and elegant line, this coffee table from the centre can be inserted in
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Center Tables
Materials
Wood
Italian Rainbow Rattan
Emmanuelle
Peacock Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in Hastings, GB
An absolutely beautiful hand woven 'Emmanuelle' Peacock rattan coffee or centre table, made in
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Bohemian Center Tables
Materials
Rattan
Italy antique Sorrentine Coffee Table Solid carved Walnut richly Inlaid the Top
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Late 19th Century Sorrentine coffee table centre table with the top inlaid of floral elements with
Category
Antique 1890s Italian Art Nouveau Tables
Materials
Elm, Walnut, Burl
Large 1970s Rosewood
Chrome Rectangular Coffee Table By Merrow Associates
By Merrow Associates, Richard Young
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A large 1970s centre coffee table in rosewood and chrome by Richard Young for Merrow Associates.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Chrome
Modern Pink and Grey Outdoor Square Center Coffee Table with Floral Design
By João Faria, EMOTIONAL OBJECTS
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
Inspired by our collection "Fifties", the outdoor rectangular centre coffee table "Let's Go Outside
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Steel, Cut Steel
Modern Pink and Grey Outdoor Rectangular Center Coffee Table with Floral Design
By João Faria, EMOTIONAL OBJECTS
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
Inspired by our collection "Fifties", the outdoor rectangular centre coffee table "Let's Go Outside
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Steel, Cut Steel
Italian 1920s Baroque Round Coffee Table Burl Walnut, Carved Walnut Wax-Polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italy 1920s very elegant and graceful Baroque revival round centre table or coffee table, in solid
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Center Tables
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Modern Blue and Green Outdoor Rectangular Center Coffee Table with Floral Design
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
Inspired by our collection "Fifties", the outdoor rectangular centre coffee table "Let's Go Outside
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Steel, Cut Steel
Modern Blue and Green Outdoor Square Center Coffee Table with Floral Design
By João Faria, EMOTIONAL OBJECTS
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
Inspired by our collection "Fifties", the outdoor square centre coffee table "Let's Go Outside" is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Steel, Cut Steel
Italian 1970s Center Coffee Table with Opening Showcase. Top beveled Crystal
By FP Pasi
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian 1970s centre coffee table by FP Pasi with opening showcase top in beveled crystal; wood of
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Center Tables
Materials
Crystal
Organic Modern Solid White Oak Oiled Coffee Table by Mary Ratcliffe Studio 52"L
By Mary Ratcliffe
Located in Toronto, ON
centre piece.
As we make everything by hand, in house, this coffee table is also available in custom
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Organic Modern Center Tables
Materials
Oak
Great Shape Mid-Century Vintage Wrought Iron Coffee Table with Green Marble Top
Located in Lisse, NL
pleasing-to-the-eye centre or coffee table then this Fine example should be on your shortlist. The black
Category
Mid-20th Century French Center Tables
Materials
Marble, Wrought Iron
Art Deco Two Tier Oval Occasional Table, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
example that can be used for multiple purposes, a centre, end, coffee table. Fabulous quality with figured
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Tables
Materials
Walnut
Charles X Gueridon Table 19th Century
Located in MILL, NL
Charles X period Gueridon table. Early 19th century. Coffee table / centre table. Mahogany veneer
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Center Tables
Materials
Marble
Architectural Handcrafted Pillar Walnut End Table
Located in London, GB
created for sofa, centre or coffee tables. These are very substantial, visibly bold and striking pieces of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern End Tables
Materials
Walnut
$2,789 / item
Vintage Italian Provincial Painted Decoupage End Table
Located in Forney, TX
, cocktail -coffee table, low centre table, lamp stand, or fabulous country cottage accent piece!
Great
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial End Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint
Art Deco Two-Tiered Solid Pine Side Table with Striped Mahogany, French, 1930s
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Round, two-tiered solid pine centre/coffee table with striped mahogany veneer.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Center Tables
Materials
Pine
$749 Sale Price
24% Off
20th Century Low Table with Sliding Top in the style of Gabriella Crespi
70s
Located in Turin, Turin
Coffee or centre table. The table was produced in '80s, it has a wooden structure, covered by
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Three-Tiered Skyscraper Revolving Book Table, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
example that can be used for multiple purposes, a centre, end, coffee table. With a light touch the table
Category
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
"Losange" Five-Piece Centre Table, France, 2008
By Stephane Ducatteau
Located in London, London
"Losange" five-piece centre table, France, 2008. Signed.
All Ducatteau pieces are available
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
$4,095 / item
Euclide
Steel Centre Table Structure by Stephane Ducatteau
By Stephane Ducatteau
Located in London, London
'Euclide' steel centre table structure by Stephane Ducatteau, France, 2003. Signed.
All
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Galets
Centre Table Metal Structure by Stephane Ducatteau
By Stephane Ducatteau
Located in London, London
'Galets' centre table metal structure by Stephane Ducatteau, France 2007. Signed.
All Ducatteau
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Concrete, Sheet Metal
Corner
Centre Table Metal Structure by Stephane Ducatteau
By Stephane Ducatteau
Located in London, London
Corner' centre table metal structure by Stephane Ducatteau, France, 2008. Signed.
All Ducatteau
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
"Plate-Form" Centre Table Metal Structure by Stephane Ducatteau
By Stephane Ducatteau
Located in London, London
'Plate-Form' centre table metal structure by Stephane Ducatteau, France, 2007. Signed.
All
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Kub
Four-Piece Centre Table by Stephane Ducatteau, France, 2004
Located in London, London
'Kub' four-piece centre table by Stephane Ducatteau, France 2004. Signed.
All Ducatteau pieces
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Round Coffee Table with a Mirrored Top, 1950s
Located in Saint Leonards-on-sea, England
Circular mid-century coffee/centre table or side table, Rococo in style. very elegant Ebonized
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Rococo Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Cubic
Square Red Jasper Gemstone Cocktail / Coffee / Centre Table
By Element&Co
Located in Madrid, ES
line between furniture and sculpture.
This table would be perfect for a multitude of uses - a coffee
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Center Tables
Materials
Multi-gemstone
Quality Pietra Dure Marble Walnut Octagonal Centre Occasional Coffee Table
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Quality 'Pietra Dure' marble walnut octagonal centre occasional coffee table.
Pietre dure is a
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Late 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Midcentury Rosewood Centre Table
Located in London, GB
very versatile centre table on castors for easy movement, beautiful rosewood with practical plate glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage French Hexagon Brass Centre Table
Located in Copthorne, GB
Great shape to this tall centre table measuring 76.5cm.
With smoked glass shelves and patinated
Category
Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Pedestal Dining or Centre Table - Late 20th Century
Located in Brussels , BE
very good condition
Category
Late 20th Century European Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Zinc
Midcentury Centre Table in Quarter Veneer Satin Birch
Located in London, GB
Midcentury table with quarter veneer satin birch and walnut legs.
Scandinavian, circa 1960
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Satinwood
19th Century, Italian Painted Parcel Gilt and Marble Low Centre Table
Located in London, GB
the coffee table height for contemporary living.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Regency Ebonized, Glass and Gilt Mounted Centre Table Attributed to Beurdeley
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare ebonized frame, glass top and gilt brass-mounted centre table attributed to Alfred-Emmanuel
Category
Antique 19th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Small Round Table in Blond Walnut with Centred Turned Foot
Located in Arezzo, IT
Small round table in blond walnut with centred turned foot, 19th century (1850 - 1870). The table
Category
Antique 1850s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Monumental Art Deco Revival Coffee Table in the Manner of Ruhlmann
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Mount Penn, PA
Massive beautiful Art Deco style mahogany and burled wood centre inlay coffee table with fluted
Category
Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Striking Chrome Coffee or Centre Table by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Mount Penn, PA
A striking chrome coffee or centre table with smoke glass top by Milo Baughman, circa 1970. Good
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Tables
Materials
Chrome
Button
Centre / Coffee Table in Italian Viola Marble
By Element&Co
Located in Madrid, ES
Inspired by a button shirt and the pronged settings found in precious jewellery the 'Button' centre
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Center Tables
Materials
Marble, Iron
Cubic
Square Turtle Jasper Gemstone Cocktail / Centre / Coffee Table
By Element&Co
Located in Madrid, ES
multitude of uses - a coffee / cocktail table, an attractive and strikingly coloured centre table or used in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Center Tables
Materials
Multi-gemstone
Button
Centre or Coffee Table in Spanish Emperor Marble
By Element&Co
Located in Madrid, ES
Inspired by a button shirt and the pronged settings found in precious jewelery the 'Button' centre
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Center Tables
Materials
Marble, Iron
Italian Copper and Marble Low Centre Table / Coffee Table B Battioli
Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
A striking Italian, copper and marble, low centre table / coffee table; B Battioli, Varese 1932
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Center Tables
Materials
Marble, Copper
Rocky Tiger
Centre or Coffee Table in Macassar Ebony and Tiger Eye
By Element&Co
Located in Madrid, ES
The Rocky Tiger table is a luxurious handcrafted square coffee table which brings an eye-catching
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Center Tables
Materials
Multi-gemstone
Gems in the Air
Round Malachite Gemstone Topped Centre or Coffee Table
By Element&Co
Located in Madrid, ES
'Gems in the Air' is an refreshing piece in every regard.
From the beautiful Malachite top piece - natural art in its own right - to the amazingly sculptural legs, 'Gems in the Air...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Center Tables
Materials
Multi-gemstone
Gems in the Air
Round Tiger Eye Gemstone Centre, Coffee or Cocktail Table
By Element&Co
Located in Madrid, ES
The Eye of the Tiger, dangerous and thrilling to behold.
A stunning piece in every regard. From the solid gemstone top, cut from amazing Tiger Eye gemstone, to the unique and sculpt...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Center Tables
Materials
Multi-gemstone
Striking Clock Form Coffee or Center Table with Dial
Beautifully Designed Base
Located in Mount Penn, PA
A striking iron clock shaped coffee or centre table complete with dial and beautifully designed
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Tables
Materials
Iron
Rustic Spanish Low Table
Located in Alicante, ES
A very proud, robust, excellent proportioned centre or coffee table in pine with original dark
Category
20th Century Spanish Tables
$1,602
Pair of Black Glass and Silver 1930s French Japonaise "Cloud" Tables
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in London, GB
These most glamorous and striking centre, side or coffee tables have two tiers of black glass with
Category
Vintage 1930s French Japonisme End Tables
Materials
Silver Plate
19th Century French Wooden and Brass Trunk, Eugene Laprevotte
Located in London, GB
trunk provides extra storage and would make an excellent coffee table or centre piece in your gallery
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Art Deco Style Coffee Table Centre Table Sideboard
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Art Deco style round coffee table in spectacular Macassar wood in different veneer cuts, and the
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Art Deco Side Tables
Art Deco Style Karelian Birch Coffee / Centre Table
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco style coffee/centre table. Karelian birch veneered throughout with sunburst table top
Category
Late 20th Century English Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
A coffee / centre table made of a 19th C. Versailles-pattern marquetry panel
Located in Baambrugge, NL
A modern coffee / centre table made of a 19th century French Versailles-pattern marquetry panel on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Henning Korch Coffee, Centre Table
By CFC Silkeborg, Henning Korch
Located in London, GB
Distinctive glass, wood and brushed steel modernist design from Henning Korch. An excellent coffee
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
French Art Deco Coffee Centre Table
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
FRENCH ART DECO TABLE
An unusual French Art Deco u base coffee table in rosewood with burr maple
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Maple
IKB 191 Contemporary Round Chrome Glass Burgundy Blue Center Table, Spain, 2019
By IKB 191
Located in Madrid, ES
Circular coffee/centre table designed by IKB 191 Studio, with structure in chromed steel and glass
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
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Coffee Centre Table For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal coffee centre table for your home. Each coffee centre table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and walnut. There are 235 variations of the antique or vintage coffee centre table you’re looking for, while we also have 31 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the coffee centre table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A coffee centre table, designed in the mid-century modern, Art Deco or modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made coffee centre table over the years, but those crafted by Element&Co, EMOTIONAL OBJECTS and João Faria are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Coffee Centre Table?
Prices for a coffee centre table start at $29 and top out at $195,000 with the average selling for $3,177.
Finding the Right Coffee-tables-cocktail-tables for You
As a practical focal point in your living area, antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables are an invaluable addition to any interior.
Low tables that were initially used as tea tables or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. Early coffee tables surfaced in Victorian-era England, likely influenced by the use of tea tables in Japanese tea gardens. In the United States, furniture makers worked to introduce low, long tables into their offerings as the popularity of coffee and “coffee breaks” took hold during the late 19th century and early 20th century.
It didn’t take long for coffee tables and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Originally, these tables were as simple as they are practical — as high as your sofa and made primarily of wood. In recent years, however, metal, glass and plastics have become popular in coffee tables and cocktail tables, and design hasn’t been restricted to the conventional low profile, either.
Visionary craftspeople such as Paul Evans introduced bold, geometric designs that challenge the traditional idea of what a coffee table can be. The elongated rectangles and wide boxy forms of Evans’s desirable Cityscape coffee table, for example, will meet your needs but undoubtedly prove imposing in your living space.
If you’re shopping for an older coffee table to bring into your home — be it an antique Georgian-style coffee table made of mahogany or walnut with decorative inlays or a classic square mid-century modern piece comprised of rosewood designed by the likes of Ettore Sottsass — there are a few things you should keep in mind.
Both the table itself and what you put on it should align with the overall design of the room, not just by what you think looks fashionable in isolation. According to interior designer Tamara Eaton, the material of your vintage coffee table is something you need to consider. “With a glass coffee table, you also have to think about the surface underneath, like the rug or floor,” she says. “With wood and stone tables, you think about what’s on top.”
Find the perfect centerpiece for any room, no matter what your personal furniture style on 1stDibs — shop Art Deco coffee tables, travertine coffee tables and other antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables today.
Questions About Coffee Centre Table
- Can a coffee table be too low?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Yes, a coffee table can be too low. Most experts recommend choosing a coffee table that is around one to two inches lower than the seat height of your sofa or loveseat. You may find it difficult to access items on the tabletop while seated if you choose a shorter table. In addition, an overly low coffee table can make a room feel cramped or unbalanced. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Sometimes, designers intentionally place ultra-low coffee tables in spaces to create a bold contrast in a large room. Feel free to break from convention when choosing a coffee table. What's most important is that the finished result appeals to you and allows you to enjoy your seating area to the fullest. Shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- Who invented the coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024No one knows for sure who invented the coffee table. The earliest examples of the occasional table can be traced back to Victorian-era Britain. At that time, makers like William Watt and Collinson and Lock were producing coffee tables in large quantities.
Notably, F. Stuart Foote, the designer behind the American Imperial Furniture Company, claimed to have invented the coffee table in the early 20th century. He stated that he did so by cutting down the legs of a dining table. However, it's unlikely that Foote is the actual inventor of the coffee table, as books describing coffee tables existed in the UK a decade before his birth in 1872.
Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A coffee table should generally be two-thirds as long as the sofa it stands in front of and around the same height as the sofa’s seat cushions.
- Is an ottoman a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Why is it called a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Coffee tables were originally used in living spaces during social gatherings to support a tray containing multiple mugs, a coffee pot, creamers and sugar bowls. Low to the ground and centrally located in the space, coffee tables reduced the host or hostess’s need to constantly stand and serve her guests.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between a center table and a coffee table is usually size. Center tables tend to be larger-sized accent tables placed in the center of seating areas. On the other hand, coffee tables are smaller tables usually positioned in front of sofas and loveseats. On 1stDibs, find a variety of center tables and coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.
The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.
Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa, and its depth will match the seating. These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables, but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.
Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a coffee table and a console table is in the design. A coffee table is a low table that comes in many shapes, such as surfaces that are rectangles, squares, ovals or circles. Console tables are taller and usually have elongated shapes, such as ovals, rectangles or semicircles. Placement is another differentiator between the two types of tables. Coffee tables usually go in front of sofas and loveseats, while console tables may be placed behind a sofa or loveseat or along a wall. Find a large collection of coffee tables and console tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
The difference between a sofa table and a coffee table is that a sofa table is always behind the sofa and a coffee table is in front of it. Additionally, a sofa table is the same height as the sofa and a coffee table is much shorter.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024How big a coffee table for a sectional should be depends on the dimensions of the sectional. For a balanced look, a coffee table should be roughly two-thirds of the length of the sofa portion of a sofa and chaise sectional. If you have an L-shaped sofa, the coffee table should be around two-thirds of the length of each arm. Find a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To authenticate your Noguchi coffee table, there are three different marks to look for. Isamu Noguchi’s signature will be on the edge of the table and on a medallion under the base. Even under the medallion, you will find Noguchi’s initials. Shop a collection of properly vetted Noguchi pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To stack books on a coffee table, place the largest one on the bottom with the spine facing the focal piece of furniture, usually the sofa. Then, add the next largest, lining up the inner edges so that the spines create a stepped effect. Continue adding books to complete the stack and top it off with a decorative object if you wish. Shop a variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To date a Lane coffee table, look for the serial number on the underside of the piece. On most Lane coffee tables, reading the number from right to left will tell you the date that the table was manufactured. For example, a serial number that says 852140 would have been produced on April 12, 1958. Founded in Virginia in the early 20th century, Lane is largely known for its cedar chests and innovative mid-century modern designs. Find a variety of Lane coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A tall coffee table is usually called exactly that — a tall coffee table. Coffee tables, also referred to as cocktail tables, are generally designed to sit at or below the sofa's seat height. These tables may come in a range of sizes, but they are often between 16 and 18 inches high and are designed in a variety of lengths and widths. They’re meant to provide a practical table-top surface that complements your living room layout. (A tall version might also be suitable for use as a dining table.) Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tall coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024The best height for a coffee table is around 1 to 2 inches lower than the seat height of the adjacent sofa. Most sofas feature seat heights of around 17 or 18 inches. As a result, the most common height for coffee tables is 15 to 17 inches. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The best coffee table for a sectional can be a round coffee table, particularly with respect to U-shaped sectionals. The circular design creates a sense of balance in small spaces and renders it easy for guests to move to and fro, especially when surrounded by chairs. Find a collection of antique and vintage coffee tables on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024The average height of a coffee table is around 16 to 18 inches. Designers typically choose this height to create a balance between coffee tables and sofas. The average seat height of sofas is 17 to 18 inches, and experts typically recommend that coffee tables be no more than 1 inch shorter than sofa-seat height. Explore a diverse assortment of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- Are glass coffee tables durable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether glass coffee tables are durable depends on the craftsmanship and the materials. Generally, tables with tempered glass are less likely to shatter and break. How well you care for a coffee table will also impact its life span. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of glass coffee tables.
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