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Severin Hansen Jr.
By Severin Hansen Jr.
Located in San Francisco, CA
In mahogany, a round coffee table, model #70 by Haslev Mobelsnedkeri. Designed by Severin Hansen Jr
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
$1,500
Mid Century Modern Vintage Living Room Set by Grete Jalk, Denmark ca 1955 Teak
By Grete Jalk
Located in Vienna, AT
coffee table, made of teakwood. The cushions are covered with the original textile woolen fabric, which
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Coffee table 70
s in brass
Located in Milan, IT
Coffee table in brass and chrome
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Extra Long Lane Dovetail Coffee Table
By Lane Furniture
Located in Oaks, PA
Extra long Lane dovetail coffee table, 70" inches in length, iconic Mid-Century design.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Extra Long Lane Dovetail Coffee Table
By Lane Furniture
Located in Oaks, PA
Extra long Lane dovetail coffee table, 70" inches in length, iconic Mid-Century design of inlaid
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Wood
70
s crome coffee table
Located in New York, NY
massive crome plated steel and glass coffee table.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
$3,600
70
s Belgium coffee table
Located in London, GB
Belgium coffee table imitation four columns and lions in brass supporting glass top and bottom
Category
20th Century Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
70
s Tobacco Leaf Coffee Table
Located in North Miami, FL
Textural, organic, and terribly chic... this 70's coffee table is sheathed in tobacco leaves and
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
High Style 70
s Coffee table
Located in New York, NY
Bronze and gold marbled formica coffee table on square chrome legs, in the manner of Willy Rizzo
Category
Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Pristine 70
s Lucite Coffee Table
Located in North Miami, FL
Sublimely simple and well-executed lucite coffee table with bevelled edges and bevelled glass top
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lucite, Glass
Large 70
s Alum
Smoked Glass Geometric Coffe Table
Located in Miami, FL
BEAUTIFULL TWO TIER RECTANGULAR FRAME WITH SMOKED GLASS INSERTS AND CASTERS. TABLE HAS A VERY CLEAN
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Stunning
Demetrio 70
coffee or side table
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stunning 'Demetrio 70' coffee or side table, designed by Vico Magistretti for Studio Artemide of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Italian 70
s Lacquered/Chrome Coffee Table
Located in Firenze, IT
Brown Lacquered and Brushed Chrome Striped rectangular Coffee table on Wheels
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Stainless steel 70
s modern coffee table
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolling coffee table with wood sides and stainless steel top. Several compartments can be used for
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
70
s Lucite and Horn Coffee Table
Located in North Miami, FL
Four large steer horns mounted to lucite form the base of this richly detailed glass-topped coffee
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Horn, Lucite, Glass
Chic Whimsical 70, S Lucite Coffee Table
Located in Miami, FL
A BEAUTIFUL SCULPTURAL LUCITE COFEE TABLE FROM THE 1970,s . THIS PIECE IS IN ALL ORIGINAL
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lucite, Glass
70
s Square Chrome and Glass Coffee Table
Located in Charleston, SC
A 70's square coffee table with a chrome metal base and glass plateau.
Category
20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin “Environment 70” Coffee Table
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Indianapolis, IN
A Mid-Century Modern Environment 70 coffee table designed by Milo Baughman (1923-2003) for Thayer
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Lucite / acrylic coffee table glass 70´s design
Located in 0, Cuauhtemoc
Rectangular coffee table, lucite & glass
Category
Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
70
s Chrome and Gilt Metal Coffee Table
Located in Charleston, SC
A coffee table with a chrome metal base with square glass plateau.
Category
20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Vintage Coffee Table Teak 60 70 Danish Design
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Phenomenal coffee table from the 60 / 70s, Scandinavian design. Construction made of teak wood
Category
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Teak
Glamorous 70
s mirrored teared coffee table and side tables
Located in Miami, FL
Glamorous 70's mirrored teared coffee table Height 15" 1/2 x 36" x 36" and pair of curved side
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Green Marble Coffee Table from Estours 70
s
Located in PARIS, FR
This table was designed in the 70s. The designer is unknown. The overall structure is in green
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
70
s French Steel
Brass Coffee Table by Dresse
Located in New York, NY
This is French Steel & Brass Coffee Table by Dresse.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel, Brass
Demetrio 70 Coffee Table by Vico Magistretti for Artemide
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in Nagoya-Shi, 23
lamp by Artemide still attract many people today.
This coffee table was released by Artemide in the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plastic, Fiberglass
Pair of low table 70
s
Located in Milan, IT
Italian Work
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
White Demetrio 70 Coffee Table by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1960s
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
White Demetrio 70 coffee table by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1960s
Designer - Vico Magistretti
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plastic
Orange Demetrio 70 Coffee Table by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1960s
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Designer - Vico Magistretti
Producer - Artemide
Model - Demetrio 70 Coffee Table
Design Period
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plastic
Green Demetrio 70 Coffee Table by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1960s
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Designer - Vico Magistretti
Producer - Artemide
Model - Demetrio 70 Coffee Table
Design Period
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plastic
Orange Demetrio 70 Coffee Table by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1960s
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Designer - Vico Magistretti
Producer - Artemide
Model - Demetrio 70 Coffee Table
Design Period
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plastic
Green Demetrio 70 Coffee Table by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1960s
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Designer - Vico Magistretti
Producer - Artemide
Model - Demetrio 70 Coffee Table
Design Period
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plastic
Burgundy Demetrio 70 Coffee Table by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1970s
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Designer - Vico Magistretti
Producer - Artemide
Model - Demetrio 70 Coffee Table
Design Period
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plastic
Diamond Coffee Table by Knut Hesterberg for Ronald Schmitt 70
s
By Knut Hesterberg, Ronald Schmitt
Located in Basel, CH
Glass coffee table Diamond by Knut Hesterberg for Ronald Schmitt, Germany, 1970s. Brushed aluminum
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
70
s STONE MOSAIC ZEBRA-MOTIF COFFEE TABLE by Arthur Court
Located in San Francisco, CA
warehoused (from their production in the late 70's)
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Coco Chanel Style wheat of sheaf gilt coffee table French 70
s
Located in London, GB
Gorgeous Coco Chanel Style wheat of sheaf gilt coffee table made from dozens of thinly plated metal
Category
Vintage 1950s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Versatile French 70
s Table
Located in New York, NY
This unusual French table may be used either as a coffee table or placed in an upright position to
Category
Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
70
s Italian Cocktail Table
Located in North Miami, FL
Black enamelled coffee table with solid brass supports and trim. Original smoked mirror top. "Made
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Roger Capron Coffee Table
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Nice coffee table circa 1960/70
Dim = 107 X 48 X 30 cm
Category
20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
70
s Cocktail Table by Pace
Located in Miami, FL
Very Unique Coffe/Cocktail Table from the 70's by Pace
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
1950/70 Coffee Table Wood Lacquered Black Maison Jansen 120 x 80 cm Gerard MILLE
By Gerard Mille
Located in Paris, FR
1950/70 Coffee Table Wood Lacquered Black Maison Jansen 120 x 80 cm
Maison Jansen coffee table
Category
Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Bronze
60 70 Table Walnut Vintage Retro
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Fantastic table from the 1960s-1970s, Danish design, Minimalist form. Glass tabletop engraved with
Category
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
70
s Craft Shark Table American
Located in New York, NY
This is a 1970's craft american table. Laminated carved wood.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
70
s Willy Rizzo Low Table
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Brussels, BE
Brown lacquer.
Huge drawer with a circular brass medallion handle.
Two tones geometric metal base.
Circa 1970;
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Birchwood Lacquered Alvar Aalto Table No 70
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Staphorst, NL
: Table 70.
Early version.
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
70
s Glam Mirror-Stripped Cocktail Table
Located in North Miami, FL
Don't know why these mirrored coffee tables were so popular in Miami, circa 1970...but we still
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
French 70
s Space Age Design Table
Located in New York, NY
French 70's Space Age Design Table W/smoked glass top. The height of the lower shelf is 9 1/2"
Category
Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plastic, Glass
Chic 70
s Karl Springer Style Bone Table
Located in Miami, FL
Wood construction with herring bone pattern bone surface. All original, good condition no problems. Displays really well
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Bone
Chic Bone and Polished Stainless Steel Coffee Table
Located in North Miami, FL
Chic 70's coffee table has Pace-inspired polished stainless steel legs supporting a seaside-stylish
Category
Vintage 1970s Colombian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Francois Monnet Coffee Table
Located in North Miami, FL
Poetry in polished steel ... meticulous construction and fluid design in this 70's coffee table by
Category
Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
J. Muckey Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare coffee table from the 70's. Designed and built by J. Muckey a studio furniture craftsman.The
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
$18,000
Francois Monnet Coffee Table
Located in North Miami, FL
Meticulous construction and fluid design make this 70's coffee table by Francois Monnet poetry in
Category
Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Pierre Vandel Coffee Table
By Pierre Vandel
Located in New Jersey City, NJ
Designed by Pierre Vandel and Signed Pierre Vandel Paris
This coffee table is from the 70's
Gilt
Category
Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Ram
s Head Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
+ This classic coffee table is the ultimate in '70's chic
+ A pair of stylized ram's heads
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
$5,200
Ram Heads Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
+ This classic coffee table is the ulitmate in '70's chic
+ Pair of stylized ram's heads
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$3,600
Coffee Table by Tommaso Barbi
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Marseille, FR
Rare coffee table made in the 70´s in ceramic and bronze by Tommaso Barbi.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Sleek 70
s Cocktail Table by Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
A Sleek Two Tiered Cocktail Table in Smoked Glass and Brass Plated Steel by Guy Lefevre for Maison
Category
Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Chrome Coffee Table by Milo Baughman
Located in North Miami, FL
this 70's coffee table design that still remains modern and timeless.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
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Coffee Table 70 For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic coffee table 70 available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and brass, every coffee table 70 was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a coffee table 70, we have 54 options in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer coffee table 70, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right coffee table 70, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made coffee table 70 over the years, but those crafted by Sabrina Landini, 't Spectrum Bergeijk and Alvar Aalto are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Coffee Table 70?
Prices for a coffee table 70 start at $375 and top out at $16,300 with the average selling for $2,500.
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 Table 70
- 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 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. - 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, 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 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.
- 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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