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Andrianna Shamaris Iroko Wood African Bench or Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Antique bench or coffee table carved from a single piece of iroko wood, native to the west coast of
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Antique Early 1900s Primitive Benches

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Iroko Wood African Bench or Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Antique bench or coffee table carved from a single piece of iroko wood, native to the west coast of
Category

Antique Early 1900s Primitive Benches

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Log Bench or Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful reclaimed teak log bench or coffee table. Partially hollowed out with lovely patina and
Category

2010s Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Teak Wood Log Bench or Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Reclaimed teak wood coffee table or bench. We polished the top section and flat sections on the
Category

2010s Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Elegant Coffee Table or Bench Designed by Michael Taylor
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Asian Inspired Coffee Table or Bench, designed by Michael Taylor for Baker, circa 1960s. We
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Rosewood Bench or Coffee Table by Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in Toronto, Ontario
An exceptional bench / table by Finn Juhl in Rosewood. Model number B101 created for Bovirke
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Rustic Work Bench Coffee Table, Denmark circa 1900
Located in Round Top, TX
This rustic coffee table is a rare find. It was formed from a large, old carpenter's workbench and
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Early 20th Century Danish Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Elm Wood Wide Seat Bench or Coffee Table
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
, use as a table behind a sofa, stool, coffee table, they are great for any space. Each piece is truly
Category

20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Elm Wood Wide Seat Bench or Coffee Table
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
, use as a table behind a sofa, stool, coffee table, they are great for any space. Each piece is truly
Category

20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Elm Wood Wide Seat Bench or Coffee Table
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
, use as as a table behind a sofa, stool, coffee table, they are great for any space. Each piece is
Category

20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Elm Wood Wide Seat Bench or Coffee Table
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
, use as a table behind a sofa, stool, coffee table, they are great for any space. Each piece is truly
Category

20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Elm Wood Wide Seat Bench or Coffee Table
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
, use as a table behind a sofa, stool, coffee table, they are great for any space. Each piece is truly
Category

20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Elm Wood Wide Seat Bench or Coffee Table
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
, use as as a table behind a sofa, stool, coffee table, they are great for any space. Each piece is
Category

20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Slat Bench Coffee Table
Located in Wilmington, DE
What a find. Offered is a vintage Mid-Century Modern walnut coffee table. Has been refinished and
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Antique African Nupe Child s Bed, Coffee Table or Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
petite coffee table or bench. The wooden top has lovely graining and patina and is one solid piece. Wear
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Primitive Benches

Materials

Wood

Solid Wood Split Top Bench or Coffee Table
By George Nakashima
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heavy mid-century solid teak bench inspired by the designs of george nakashima. In original
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Andrianna Shamaris Eroded Teak Wood Bench or Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Natural eroded teak wood slab bench or coffee table. We added the legs and bleached the wood
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2010s Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Rustic Teak Wood Bench or Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Natural eroded reclaimed teak wood slab bench or coffee table. We added the legs. Perfect for
Category

2010s Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Minimalist Floating Platform Bench or Coffee Table, Newly Restored
Located in Dallas, TX
This versatile piece is a must for any space, use it as a coffee table or bench. Similar to designs
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Johs Aasbjerg Model 120 Teak Coffee Table or Bench
By Excellent Furniture Co., Johannes Aasbjerg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large slab coffee table by Danish designer Johannes “Johs” Aasbjerg for his company Excellent
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Coffee Table or Bench by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Coffee Table or Bench, designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb, circa 1950's
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Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

Bench/Coffee Table in Teak by Unknown Danish Maker
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bench/coffee table in solid teak.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Monumental John Bench / Coffee Table
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Southampton, NJ
An all original solid sap walnut bench on bent plywood legs. A hanging drawer allows for easy
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Walnut

"Long John" Bench or Coffee Table by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
"Long John" bench or coffee table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Measures 7ft.
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut, Bentwood

Massive Geometric Coffee Table Made from a Workshop Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Massive geometric coffee table made from a workshop bench. Great proportions. Incredible patina.
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Jens Risom Walnut Bench or Coffee Table, circa 1955
By Jens Risom
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Jens Risom walnut bench or coffee table, circa 1955. This piece has been professionally restored.
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Danish Carpenters Work Bench Coffee Table in Beechwood
Located in Søborg, DK
bespoke coffee table with age related wear and patina. The tool well that runs the length of the table is
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Beech

Parchment covered bench or coffee table with rounded corners
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Parchment covered bench or coffee table with rounded corners done in an interesting brownish cream
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21st Century and Contemporary South American Modern Coffee and Cocktail ...

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Wood, Parchment Paper

Danish Natural Wood Bench/Coffee Table, Mid 20th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
A Danish Modern wood bench or coffee table featuring clean lines and a natural blonde finish. This
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table or Wide Seat Bench
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
, looks to once have been a door by looking at the underside. Repurposed into a coffee table or bench
Category

20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Elm

Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table or Bench
By Jens Risom
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a very nice and stylish Mid-Century Modern coffee table or bench by Jens Risom. The bench
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table or Wide Seat 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
Category

20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Elm

7ft Long Marble and Wood Coffee Table or Bench
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
. Sensational and unique coffee table or bench.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

American Mid-Century Modern Slat Coffee Table or Bench
By George Nelson
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice and unique solid wood slat bench coffee table with iron legs, with brass accents, freshly
Category

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

Materials

Brass, Iron

Danish Modern X-Long Teak Coffee Table or Bench
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in San Diego, CA
Long and sleek teak coffee table or bench, circa 1970s in teak freshly restored, beautiful lines
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Vintage Martin Visser Style Chrome Coffee Table or Bench
By Nanda Vigo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large, "waterfall" coffee table or bench handsomely made from brushed metal frame. A sleek and
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Danish Modern Long Coffee Table or Bench in Teak
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful solid and sturdy long coffee table. It is very well constructed and solid, it can be used
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20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Andrianna Shamaris Reclaimed Teak Wood Coffee Table or Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful natural reclaimed teak wood coffee table or bench with stunning patina. Two 7.5” thick
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2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Brutalist Pierre Chapo Inspired Oak Coffee Table or Bench
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Brutalist coffee table or bench made from solid oak.Inspired by the work of French Mid
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Midcentury Danish Modern Ebonized Walnut Slat Bench Coffee Table
Located in Wilmington, DE
What a find. Offered is a midcentury slat bench coffee table. It is made of walnut and has been
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Oak Butcher s Block Coffee Table or Bench, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
table or bench size.
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Vintage 1930s Hungarian Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Andrianna Shamaris Iroko Wood African Bench or Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Antique bench or coffee table hand carved by the Senufo tribes from a single piece of iroko wood
Category

2010s Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Senufo Coffee Table or Bench
By Senufo
Located in New York, NY
Antique coffee table or bench hand carved by the Senufo tribes from a single block of iroko wood
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Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Senufo Coffee Table or Bench
Located in New York, NY
Antique coffee table or bench hand carved by the Senufo tribes from a single block of iroko wood
Category

Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Senufo Coffee Table or Bench
Located in New York, NY
Antique coffee table or bench hand carved by the Senufo tribes from a single block of iroko wood
Category

Vintage 1950s African Tribal Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Mid-Century Danish Modern Walnut Slat Bench Coffee Table
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a Mid-Century Modern walnut slat bench coffee table. It is in excellent condition
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Japanese Coffee Table or Bench with Storage
Located in Los Angeles, CA
as a coffee table or bench, with storage. Mortise and tenon construction.
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Antique African Iroko Wood Senufo Coffee Table or Bench
Located in New York, NY
Antique coffee table or bench hand carved by the Senufo tribes from a single block of iroko wood
Category

Vintage 1950s African Tribal Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Senufo Coffee Table or Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Antique coffee table or bench hand carved by the Senufo tribes from a single block of Iroko wood
Category

Vintage 1950s Ivorian Tribal Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Large Coffee Table or Bench in Wood, Unique Piece, 1950s
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Very nice Brutalist bench or coffee table in wood.
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Low Slat Bench Coffee Table
Located in Wilmington, DE
What a find. Offered is a vintage Mid-Century Modern walnut slat bench coffee table. It has a nice
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Milo Baughman Style Walnut Low Coffee Table or Bench
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
A mid-20th century low coffee table or bench in the sleek style of Milo Baughman. Manufactured by
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid Centuy Chrome Bench or Coffee Table by Milo Baughman
Located in Astoria, NY
A streamlined chrome bench or coffee table by mid century designer Milo Baughman. The piece's metal
Category

20th Century American Benches

Materials

Chrome

Antique African Nupe Child s Bed, Coffee Table or Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
petite coffee table or bench. The wooden top has lovely graining and patina and is one solid piece. Wear
Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Harvey Probber Style Walnut and Brass Bench Coffee Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in Southampton, NJ
An American midcentury walnut bench or coffee table. Retains its original inspection sticker dated
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Rosewood Sculptural Studio Made Coffee Table or Bench
By Michael Coffey
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A beautifully crafted solid rosewood bench or coffee table, showcasing exceptional curves and
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Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Platform Bench / Coffee Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Fulton, CA
Vintage platform bench or coffee table designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. 48" width
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

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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 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 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 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, 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 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 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.