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Walnut Bench / Coffee Table by Lawrence Peabody
Located in Ferndale, MI
Walnut Bench / Coffee Table by Lawrence Peabody for Richardson Nemschoff
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Vintage 1960s American Benches

Havery Probber Bench/Coffee Table With Drawer
By Harvey Probber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
if used as a coffee table. . Drawer has brass accent edging.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Massive Oak Pig Bench Coffee Table
Located in Baltimore, MD
This is a truly massive oak pig bench low table, quite the largest we’ve found recently. It stands
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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Coffee and Cocktail Tables

George Nelson Slat Bench or Coffee Table
By George Nelson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
an original one can offer. This smaller sized bench or coffee table is manufactured by the Herman
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Leather Gymnastic Horse Bench or Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Dutch gymnastics vault transformed into a low multipurpose ottoman-bench-coffee table in
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Wood

Dunbar Long John Bench or Coffee Table
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Long John bench by Edward Wornley for Dunbar. Versatile piece, can also be used as coffee table
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Feathers

Pair of Midcentury Wooden Benches/Coffee Tables
Located in Brecht, BE
Pair of benches/coffee tables, can be put together as a long one, dimensions are 2 x 150 cm long
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Mid-20th Century French Benches

Materials

Teak

Spanish 18th Century Primitive Bench, Coffee Table
Located in Round Top, TX
A very charming 18th century rustic bench - coffee table from the Catalan region of Spain. Soundly
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Antique 16th Century Spanish Benches

Materials

Beech, Oak

Spanish 18th Century Primitive Bench - Coffee Table
Located in Round Top, TX
A very charming primitive bench - coffee table from the Catalan area of Spain. Soundly constructed
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Antique 18th Century Spanish Benches

Materials

Beech

Danish Modern Rosewood Bench or Coffee Table
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern Rosewood Bench or Coffee Table, designed by Torbjorn Afdal, and manufactured by
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Leather Gymnastic Horse Bench or Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
soft coffee table. This is the bottom section with original rolling apparatus. Frames in original
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Wood

Primitive Nupe Bed, Bench or Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carved from one piece of wood, this early 20th century bed can be used as a coffee table or bench
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20th Century Nigerian Primitive Benches

Materials

Wood

Wood Log Coffee Table/ Large Bench
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic log wood table.
Category

Vintage 1950s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Vintage-Modern Wooden Slat Bench/Coffee Table
By George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
George Nelson style slat bench in blond wood grain. Great for use as a sitting bench or table
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Benches

Authentic Antique Elm Wood Bench Coffee Table
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
bed, living room or dining room. Can be used as a table or bench. Very solid and sturdy, ready for
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20th Century Benches

Materials

Elm

Rustic brutalist bench or coffee table - 20th
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Rustic brutalist bench or coffee table - 20th Bench - Vintage - Wabi Sabi This piece can be used
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20th Century Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Walnut Bench or Coffee Table
Located in LYON, FR
Very rare bench form the 1950's in walnut. In excellent condition. Heavy & strong, highly
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Walnut

Antique Elmwood Wide Bench or Coffee Table
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Antique elmwood wide bench or coffee table Antique elmwood coffee table or bench with wide seat
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20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Coffee Table or Bench by Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Coffee Table or Bench by Paul Frankl.
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Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table or Bench
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the authentic Vintage Elm Coffee Table or Bench, a rare find for those who appreciate
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20th Century Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

A long limestone coffee table or bench
Located in NYC, NY
A beautiful limestone coffee table or bench with a cream background with handsome veining. Possibly
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Late 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Brass Saw Bench Form Base Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Glass top coffee table with saw bench form brass supports. View our complete collection at
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table or Bench
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
are solid and sturdy ready for daily use, use as a coffee table or entry bench. Each piece is truly
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20th Century Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Nakashima Style Black Walnut Bench Coffee Table
By George Nakashima
Located in Hopewell, NJ
or narrow coffee table. Knotty twig legs.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Edward Wormley Long John Bench/ Coffee Table
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A Edward Wormley designed mahogany Long John coffee table or bench sitting on matching wooden
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Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Leather Gymnastic Horse Bench or Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Dutch Gymnastics Vault Trans formed into a low multi purpose ottoman-bench-coffee table in
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Leather, Wood

Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table or Bench
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Vintage antique elm wood coffee table with beautiful antique weathered patina top Beautiful antique
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20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Natural Teak Wood Coffee Table or Bench
Located in New York, NY
Impressive solid reclaimed teak wood coffee table or bench. We have polished the flat sections to
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2010s Indonesian Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

18th Century Rustic Coffee Table or Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century rustic coffee table or bench was hand-hewn from solid blocks of old-growth oak to last
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Antique Mid-18th Century Belgian Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Elm

Midcentury Architectural Slat Coffee Table or Bench
Located in Las Vegas, NV
forming a coffee table or bench. It's a solid piece with no movement or wobble in the form. Crudely
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Plywood

Teak Bench/Coffee Table by Torbjorn Afdal
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
very versatile and in fine condition
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Metal

Vintage Midcentury Danish Rosewood Bench or Coffee Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
emphasizes the natural grain of the wood. A lovely bench that could also serve as a long coffee table.
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20th Century Danish Benches

Materials

Iron

Zinc Plate And Iron Bench Or Coffee Table
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Zinc plate Iron Bench/Coffee Table from repurposed vintage commercial refrigerator shelf . For
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20th Century American Benches

Materials

Zinc, Iron

Ate Van Apeldoorn Coffee Table or Bench
By Houtwerk Hattem
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small Ate Van Apeldoorn natural pine coffee or side table with angled pine legs. Zen-Like design
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Pine

Andrianna Shamaris African Senufo Bench or Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Antique coffee table or bench carved from a single piece of iroko wood, made by the Senufo Tribe
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Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Benches

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Wood, Hardwood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris African Senufo Bench or Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Antique coffee table or bench carved from a single piece of iroko wood, made by the Senufo Tribe
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Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Benches

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Reclaimed Wood

X-Base Bench Coffee Table by Brandt
By Brandt
Located in New York, NY
Architectural design coffee table by Brandt Furniture Company, circa 1960s-1970s. This stylish
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Ate van Apeldoorn Side Coffee Table or Bench
By Houtwerk Hattem
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ate van Apeldoorn side coffee table or bench. In original condition with some visible signs of wear
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Pine

Johannes Aasbjerg Teak Coffee Table or Bench
By Johannes Aasbjerg
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Stunning large coffee table designed by Johannes Aasbjerg and made by his company 'Excellent
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Antique African Senufo Coffee Table or Bench
Located in New York, NY
Rare antique coffee table hand carved by the Senufo tribes from a single block of Iroko wood
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Vintage 1950s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Rosewood Bench or Coffee Table by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Kansas City, MO
Stunning Brazilian Rosewood, 8 feet long (96 inches), bench (or coffee table) by Milo Baughman for
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Rosewood

Bench/Coffee Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dallas, TX
Early 1950s Dunbar Bleached Mahogany Bench or Coffee Table. This piece would be nice with a thin
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Vintage 1950s American Benches

Materials

Maple

Andrianna Shamaris Minimalist Coffee Table, Side Table Or Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
legs. This one of a kind piece can be used as a small coffee table, side table or bench. We added
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2010s Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table or Bench-75″
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
, use as a coffee table or entry bench. Each piece is truly unique and one of a kind with different
Category

20th Century Benches

Materials

Elm

Wabi-Sabi Teak Wood Bench or Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Antique bench or coffee table carved from a single 2.5” thick teak wood slab. This bench was
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Antique Early 1900s Indonesian Primitive Benches

Materials

Reclaimed Wood, Teak, Wood

Oak Pig Bench Butcher s Block Coffee Table
Located in Baltimore, MD
We don’t often find pig benches this small. The top is a slab of oak 3” thick, with a nice repair
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Country Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Oak Pig Bench Butcher s Block Coffee Table
Located in Baltimore, MD
What a fabulously rustic table! Three planks of oak nearly three inches thick are joined to make
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Country Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Unique Birch and Straw Bench or Coffee Table
Located in Pasadena, CA
It can be a coffee table if you put a piece of glass on it.
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Vintage 1960s American Benches

Materials

Wood, Straw

Greta Grossman Bench or Coffee Table California Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
seating and positioning on the bench. Great to use anywhere in the home; in the hall, behind a sofa or as
Category

Vintage 1950s American Benches

Burnt Wood Bench / Coffee Table, Made in Wales
Located in Culver City, CA
Burnt Wood Bench / Coffee Table Made in Wales Black Pine Sugi Ban Sculptural Bench / Coffee Table
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21st Century and Contemporary Welsh Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Pine

Adirondack Slab Bark Bench or Coffee Table
Located in Culver City, CA
Simple form with intact bark along edge. Measures: 40” W x 18.5” D x 15” H.   
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Mid-20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Wabi-Sabi Teak Wood Bench or Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Impressive 14″ wide single aged slab bench. This bench was sourced in the spirit of wabi-sabi, a
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Antique Early 1900s Indonesian Primitive Benches

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Reclaimed Wood, Teak, Wood

Danish Modern Coffee Table or Bench by Lovig
By Løvig Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern Coffee Table or Bench, designed for the Lovig Company, Denmark, circa 1960's. This
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Coffee Table or Bench
Located in Richmond, VA
Great quality midcentury chinoiserie coffee table or bench. Hand decorated with gilt and lacquered
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20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table Wide Seat Bench
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Vintage elm wood coffee table wide seat bench This beautiful vintage elm wood table has all the
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Antique 19th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Elm

Mel Smilow Double Wide Bench or Coffee Table
By Mel Smilow
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Mel Smilow double wide bench or coffee table.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Martin Borenstein Bench Coffee Table for Brown Saltman
By Martin Borenstein
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin Borenstein Bench Coffee Table for Brown Saltman
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut, Formica

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Coffee Table Benches For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of coffee table benches available for sale. Each of these unique coffee table benches was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. Find 843 antique and vintage coffee table benches at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 122 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Coffee table benches have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of coffee table benches to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern coffee table benches are of considerable interest. Not every interior allows for large coffee table benches, so small coffee table benches measuring 12 inches across are available at 1stDibs. Andrianna Shamaris, Edward Wormley and Dunbar each produced beautiful coffee table benches that are worth considering.

How Much are Coffee Table Benches?

Prices for coffee table benches can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, coffee table benches begin at $1 and can go as high as $56,171, while the average can fetch as much as $2,705.

Finding the Right Coffee And Cocktail Tables for You

As a practical focal point in your living area, antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables are an invaluable addition to any interior.

Low tables that were initially used as tea tables or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. Early coffee tables surfaced in Victorian-era England, likely influenced by the use of tea tables in Japanese tea gardens. In the United States, furniture makers worked to introduce low, long tables into their offerings as the popularity of coffee and “coffee breaks” took hold during the late 19th century and early 20th century.

It didn’t take long for coffee tables and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Originally, these tables were as simple as they are practical — as high as your sofa and made primarily of wood. In recent years, however, metal, glass and plastics have become popular in coffee tables and cocktail tables, and design hasn’t been restricted to the conventional low profile, either.

Visionary craftspeople such as Paul Evans introduced bold, geometric designs that challenge the traditional idea of what a coffee table can be. The elongated rectangles and wide boxy forms of Evans’s desirable Cityscape coffee table, for example, will meet your needs but undoubtedly prove imposing in your living space.

If you’re shopping for an older coffee table to bring into your home — be it an antique Georgian-style coffee table made of mahogany or walnut with decorative inlays or a classic square mid-century modern piece comprised of rosewood designed by the likes of Ettore Sottsass — there are a few things you should keep in mind.

Both the table itself and what you put on it should align with the overall design of the room, not just by what you think looks fashionable in isolation. According to interior designer Tamara Eaton, the material of your vintage coffee table is something you need to consider. “With a glass coffee table, you also have to think about the surface underneath, like the rug or floor,” she says. “With wood and stone tables, you think about what’s on top.”

Find the perfect centerpiece for any room, no matter what your personal furniture style on 1stDibs — shop Art Deco coffee tables, travertine coffee tables and other antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables today.

Questions About Coffee Table Benches
  • 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 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 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 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.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    How long a bench for a dining table should be depends on the length of the table. Generally, a dining bench should be equal in length, or 1 or 2 inches shorter, than the length of the side of the dining table where you intend to place it. For example, if your rectangular dining table is 60 inches long, benches that are 58 to 60 inches long would work well. Shop a wide range of dining room furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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, 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.

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  • 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 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To 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, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To 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, 2024
    Yes, 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, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    The 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.