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Bronze "Tusk" Centre Table, France, Early 1970s
Located in London, London
Bronze "Tusk" centre table, France, circa early 1970s with 'solid' rope and heavy glass
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Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Ixion Low Centre Table by Pete Carling
By Pete Carling
Located in London, London
'Ixion' low centre table in English walnut and Portland stone by Pete Carling, England 2009. To
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21st Century and Contemporary English Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Perspex and Steel Centre Table with inlaid glass
Located in London, London
Perspex and Steel Centre Table with inlaid glass attributed to Maison Jansen.
Category

Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Chrome and Brass Plated Centre Table, Italy, 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in London, London
Elegant double-framed centre table in chrome and brass with smoked glass top.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Jacaranda Rosewood Centre Table, Sao Paulo, 1952/58
Located in London, London
Jacaranda Rosewood Centre Table, Sao Paulo, 1952/58 We see different examples of this type
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Pau Marfim Wood Centre Table, 1950`s, Brasilia,
Located in London, London
Caviuna Wood Centre Table, 1950`s, Brasilia, Brazil Just simple and stylish
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Rib Centre Table by Scapinelli of Sao Paulo
Located in London, London
Rib Centre Table by Giuseppe Scapinelli, Sao Paulo, 1950`s This table table is
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Glass

Centre Table by Giuseppe Scapinelli of Sao Paulo
Located in London, London
Pau Marfim Wood Centre Table by Giuseppe Scapinelli of Sao Paulo with ebonised rim, 1950`s
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Unusual and Stylish Jacaranda Centre Table, Rio de Janiero
Located in London, London
An unusually large Jacaranda rosewood centre table, c1955, Rio de Janiero, Brazil. This is
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

1950 s Rosewood Centre Table, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Located in London, London
Rosewood Centre table with yellow glass surface, 1950`s. Note: We rather like the
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Mahogany Centre Table or Bench by Alex Cayet, France
By Alex Cayet
Located in London, London
Low mahogany wood centre table or bench by Alex Cayet, France, contemporary. As with Cayet's
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21st Century and Contemporary French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Lapith Low Centre Table in English Walnut and Maple
By Pete Carling
Located in London, London
"Lapith" low centre table with English Walnut and Maple top. To order only; allow eight weeks for
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21st Century and Contemporary English Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Maple

Pair of Jacaranda Ladder-Bottom Tables and Matching Centre Table, Brazil, 1950s
Located in London, London
Pair of jacaranda ladder-bottom side tables and matching centre table, Brazil, 1950's. If you are
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Rosewood, Jacaranda

Lucite Glass Centre Table attributed to Maison Jansen, France
Located in London, London
Lucite & Glass Centre Table attributed to Maison Jansen, France, c1970. Maison
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Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Lucite

Low Centre Table with Raised Diamond Motif, 1950s-1960s, Brazil
Located in London, London
Low Centre Table with Raised Diamond Motif, 1950s-1960s, Brazil
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Vintage 1960s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Travertine Marble Centre Table with Pull Out Shelf and Drawer
Located in London, London
Travertine Marble Centre Table with Pull Out Shelf and Drawer
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Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine, Marble

Unusual Tropical Hardwood and Chrome Centre Table, Brazil, circa 1970s
Located in London, London
Unusual Tropical Hardwood and Chrome Centre Table, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, circa 1970s.
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Rosewood Two-Tier Centre Table by L Atelier, Sao Paulo
Located in London, London
Rosewood Two-Tier Centre Table by L'Atelier, Sao Paulo. This piece was selected to
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood, Glass

Centre table in the style of Pierre Cardin in Marbled Lacquer
Located in London, London
Centre table almost certainly by Pierre Cardin in Marbled Lacquer with brass trim and hidden
Category

Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Lucite and Glass Centre Table Attributed to Maison Jansen, France, circa 1970
By Maison Jansen
Located in London, London
Lucite and glass centre table with brass details, attributed to Maison Jansen, France, circa 1970
Category

Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Narra Wood Centre Table by Alex Cayet, France
By Alex Cayet
Located in London, London
Narra wood centre or coffee table by Alex Cayet, France, contemporary. The wood from this table
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21st Century and Contemporary French Center Tables

Materials

Wood

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

Midcentury Danish Rosewood Circular Coffee/Centre Table Possibly by France Son
Located in Heathfield, East Sussex
A wonderful Danish rosewood circular coffee or centre table from the 1960s in the manner of France
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

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

1960 s Brass and Laminate Centre Table
Located in London, GB
Brass and Laminate centre table with brass cross stretchers
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Vintage 1960s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

A Brass Centre Table designed by Mastercraft USA
Located in London, GB
A Brass Centre Table designed by Mastercraft USA
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20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Antique Centre Table French Victorian 19th Century Marquetry Walnut
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
19th century Victorian French serpentine walnut veneered and boxwood inlaid low centre table, the
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

A Maitland Smith Horn Veneered Faceted Centre Table with Circula
Located in London, GB
A Maitland Smith Horn Veneered Faceted Centre Table with Circular Glass Top
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Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Pair Of Low Side Or Centre Tables By Maison Ramsay.
By Maison Ramsay
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of low side or centre tables in brass and polished brass with glass tops by Maison Ramsay.Very
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Late 20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Birds Eye Maple Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
Lacquered Birds Eye maple coffee table with brass centre.
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Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Dovetail Sunburst Walnut Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Incredible 54" round coffee table with sunburst centre and dovetailed border. Refinished in natural
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

A Heavy 1970s Lucite Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A Heavy 1970s Lucite Coffee Table with Bronze Centre Detail and Glass Top
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Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

An Italian Tarnished Brass and Glass Coffee Table 1960s
Located in London, GB
An Italian Tarnished Brass and Glass Coffee Table with Illuminating Centre 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Danish Carved Side Table
Located in Great Barrington, MA
at the centre. Coffee table height.
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Antique Late 19th Century Danish Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Original Art Deco Occasional Table in Light Oak and Macassar Ebony
Located in Kent, GB
A stylish and versatile Art Deco table in light oak, useful as a coffee or centre table. The clean
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Mid-20th Century Great Britain (UK) Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ebony, Oak

Original Art Deco Occasional Table in Light Oak and Macassar Ebony
Located in Kent, GB
A stylish and versatile Art Deco table in light oak, useful as a coffee or centre table. The clean
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Mid-20th Century Great Britain (UK) Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ebony, Oak

Hollywood Regency Gilt Iron Table Mirrored Top René Drouet, circa 1950s
By René Drouet
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Magnificent Hollywood Regency style round gilt iron coffee or centre table with mirrored top by
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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Berlin Iron

Early 20th Century Dutch Eight Corner Centre Table with Intarsia
Located in Raalte, NL
Early 20th century Dutch eight-edged nutwood centre or coffee table with beautiful inlaid sheet in
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Early 20th Century European Center Tables

Materials

Nutwood

Art Deco Style Coffee Table Centre Table Sideboard
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
be placed centrally in the room as a walk around Coffee, magazine and storage table, or if placed up
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Art Deco Buffets

Karelian Birch Console Table
Located in Armadale, Victoria
table, side table or centre table.
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Tables

Materials

Birch

Antique Asian Parquetry Silk Robe or Sword Chest Coffee Table, circa 1880
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
a coffee table in the centre of the main room. 131cms wide 4ft 4ins 67cms deep 2ft 3ins 47cms high
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Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Blanket Chests

Materials

Hardwood

Set of 6 19th Century English Satinwood Modular Stools in Vintage Green Velvet
Located in Uppingham, Rutland
centre stool coffee table, perhaps as two sets of three for hall benches or window seats. Beautifully
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Stools

Materials

Satinwood

Antique Regency 2-Seat Occasional Sofa with Matching Stow under Footstool
Located in Uppingham, Rutland
nice touch to have the footstool to use as a centre piece coffee table with a butlers tray perhaps and
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century Regency 2-Seat Occasional Sofa with Stow Away Footstool
Located in Uppingham, Rutland
nice touch to have the footstool to use as a centre piece coffee table with a butlers tray perhaps and
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Antique 1820s English Regency Loveseats

Materials

Mahogany

Fine English Grade 1 Victorian Red Leather Ottoman, circa 1880
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
coffee table in the centre of your living area?? It is bound to get lots of admiring glances and spark up
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

A Mid-20th Century French Bronze Swan Neck Coffee or Centre Table
Located in Heathfield, East Sussex
A stylish and highly decorative French gilt bronze swan-neck coffee table. Rectangular tempered
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Mid-20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

1930 s Jacques Adnet Nickel and Glass Coffee/Side/End/Centre Table
By Jacques Adnet
Located in London, GB
An elegant and simple nickel on brass circular coffee/sofa/end/side table attributed to the French
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Walnut Top Coffee Table with Stretcher Base
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Hudson, NY
Here is a beautiful walnut top coffee table with a centre medallion by Baker Signature. The table
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Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Tineke NR Hand-Sculpted Liquid Metal Low Cocktail Table
By Privatiselectionem
Located in Paris, FR
The NR low coffee table can be produced with custom dimensions to become a cocktail, coffee or full
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2010s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Art Deco Style Coffee Table Centre Table Sideboard
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
An Unusual Art Deco Style Coffee table, “S” shaped, with magazine shelves and/or display areas, in
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Art Deco Buffets

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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
  • 1stDibs 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 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.
  • 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.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Typically, 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 12, 2024
    No 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 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, 2022
    While 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 ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, 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, 2024
    The 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, 2024
    The 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, 2024
    The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    There 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 ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    Tray 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, 2023
    To 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, 2022
    Styling 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, 2024
    Coffee 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Whether 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, 2024
    How 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, 2022
    To 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.