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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

Andrianna Shamaris Charred Teak Wood Coffee Table Or Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
either a coffee table or bench. We added butterflies inlaid into the top and charred a rich brown
Category

2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Early "Suspended Beam" Bench or Coffee Table by Hugh Acton
By Hugh Acton
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
one is more coffee table width at 25 inches across.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Vintage Nakashima Style Walnut Free Form Bench / Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
that lends itself to be used as either a bench or coffee table. Features free form
Category

Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

George Nelson Slat Bench or Coffee Table by Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A Nelson platform bench or coffee table with natural birch wood slat top and black ebony finished
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Andrianna Shamaris Bleached Teak Wood Coffee Table, Side Table or Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Reclaimed single slab bleached teak wood coffee table, side table or bench. We added a light white
Category

2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Paul Frankl Coffee Cork Top Low Table or Bench
By Paul Frankl
Located in San Francisco, CA
Paul Frankl design for Johnson Furniture co. cork top low table or bench, Model 5004. Influenced by
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Rosewood Bench or Coffee Table
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful Rosewood veneered bench or Coffee table designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. It
Category

Vintage 1960s American Benches

Materials

Rosewood, Oak

Brazilian Pau Marfim and Caviúna Slatted Bench or Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully executed slatted bench or coffee table which has been newly imported from a private
Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Rosewood

Andrianna Shamaris Charred Teak Wood Log Bench or Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Reclaimed solid teak wood log bench or coffee table. Burnt, sanded and sealed leaving the grain of
Category

2010s Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Custom-Made Exotic Wood Configurable Coffee Table or Bench
Located in Palm Springs, CA
and quite figured. Dimensions given are configured as a round table or bench. This works nicely as a
Category

20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Andrianna Shamaris St. Barts Teak Wood Bench or Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Bleached teak wood coffee table or bench. We added straight modern legs which can also be modified
Category

2010s Indonesian Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Ebonized Hollywood Regency Jansen Style X-Bench or Coffee Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
An ebonized, Hollywood Regency style bench attributed to Maison Jansen. Sleek, curved legs and
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Hollywood Regency Benches

1940s English Leather Chesterfield Style Bench / Coffee Table with Storage
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 1940s English Chesterfield style tufted leather bench with storage. It is a wonderful
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Chesterfield Benches

Materials

Leather

Paul Frankl Asian Influenced Cork Top Coffee Table or Bench
By Paul Frankl
Located in Atlanta, GA
Low Slung Asian form coffee table or bench, designed by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture, circa
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Mahogany, Cork

Asian Form Rosewood Coffee Table or Bench by Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in Atlanta, GA
Asian Form Rosewood Coffee Table or Bench, designed by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture, American
Category

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

Materials

Rosewood

Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo Krobo Teak Bench or Coffee Table
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a newly restored Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo teak bench or coffee table. The Norwegian made
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Teak Bench or Coffee Table by Torbjørn Afdal, 1960 s
By Mellemstrands Møbelfabrik, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Round Rock, TX
A long and low teak bench or coffee table designed by Torbjørn Afdal. This piece is a true
Category

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

Materials

Steel

Slatted Pine Coffee Table or Bench, Ilmari Tapiovaara Style, 1970s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Minimalist Mid-Century pine coffee table or bench designed in the style of Finnish designer Ilmari
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Pine

Extra Long Modern Hall Bench/Coffee Table with Brass Trim
Located in Danville, CA
Long Low Bench in the Bel Air Modern style on heavy dowel legs with double stretchers and brass
Category

Vintage 1950s American Benches

Materials

Brass

Bo 101 Bench/Coffee Table in Rosewood by Finn Juhl
By Bovirke
Located in Copenhagen, DK
BO 101, bench/coffee table in rosewood, brass and anodized metal. Designed in 1953. Maker Bovirke.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Midcentury Sculpted Wood Coffee Table or Bench by Smokey Tunis
By Smokey Tunis
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury sculpted wood Coffee table or bench by artist Smokey Tunis. Sculpted wood frame and top
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Expanding Danish Mid Century Modern Slat Bench or Coffee Table
By George Nelson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice expanding mid century modern slat bench. That could be used as a coffee table
Category

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

Roland Wilhelmsson, Coffee Table or Bench, Bamse, Karl Andersson Söner
By Roland Wilhelmsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
A coffee table or bench, model Bamse designed by Roland Wilhelmsson. Produced by Karl Andersson
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Bench or Coffee Table Made from a Single Teak Slab
Located in New York, NY
Antique teak coffee table or bench with detail on legs. Top section carved from one piece of aged
Category

20th Century Indonesian Benches

Materials

Teak

1960s Solid Wengewood Midcentury Coffee Table or Bench the Netherlands
By Martin Visser
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This high quality coffee table or low bench is made from very heavy solid wenge tropical hardwood
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wenge

Stewart McDougall Kipp Stewart Bench Coffee Table for Drexel
By Stewart MacDougall, Kipp Stewart
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Stewart McDougall & Kipp Stewart Manufacturer: Drexel “Declaration” Period/Style: Mid Century Modern Country: United States Date: 1959 Dimensions: 15.5″H x 75″L x 16...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Monumental Organic Form Lychee Wood Bench or Coffee Table
Located in Dallas, TX
PLEASE NOTE THIS PIECE WEIGHS BETWEEN 1,000lbs-1,500lbs. This piece is a part of Brendan Bass’s one-of-a-kind collection, Le Monde. French for “The World”, the Le Monde collection i...
Category

20th Century Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Teak Wood Coffee Table or Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful teak coffee table or wide bench made from a single antique panel with stunning patina
Category

Vintage 1950s Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Mid-Century Free Edge Burl Wood Studio Bench or Coffee Table
Located in Peabody, MA
serve as a small coffee / cocktail table.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Vintage George Nelson Slat Bench / Coffee Table for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A vintage satin black slatted wood bench / coffee table designed by George Nelson this iconic piece
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Live Edge Teak Wood Coffee Table or Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive live edge reclaimed teak coffee table or bench. Stunning grain in this single two inch
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2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Lacquered Cork and Mahogany Bench or Coffee Table by Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Classic bench or coffee table with a matte cream lacquered cork top on dark coffee
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Cork, Mahogany

Unusual convertible bench or coffee table by Brown Saltman of CA
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An unusual and distinctive convertible bench/ coffee table by Brown Saltman of California. The
Category

Vintage 1950s American Benches

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury Solid Mahogany Large Platform Slat Bench or Coffee Table
By George Nelson
Located in San Diego, CA
storage or shipping. Nice angle edge end cut; can be used for seating or as coffee table. Freshly
Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

Low Slung Asian Influenced Coffee Table or Bench by Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in Atlanta, GA
Low slung Asian influenced coffee table or bench, designed by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Cork, Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Single Slab Teak Wood Coffee Table or Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive 8” single teak wood slab top coffee table or bench. We have added mid century style legs
Category

2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Single Slab Teak Wood Coffee Table or Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive 5” single teak wood slab top coffee table of bench. We have added midcentury style legs
Category

2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Impressive Organic Teak Wood Coffee Table or Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive reclaimed teak wood coffee table or bench made from century old teak wood and hand
Category

2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris St. Barts Teak Wood Bench or Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
table. 3-4" thick top. 17-20" wide. The St. Barts Collection features an exciting new line of organic
Category

2010s Indonesian Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Single Slab Teak Wood Coffee Table or Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive 4” single teak wood slab coffee table or bench. We have added modern Minimalist legs to
Category

2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo Mid Century Teak Bench Coffee Table
By Bruksbo
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo mid century teak bench coffee table This table measures: 59.25 wide x
Category

Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Andrianna Shamaris Charred Teak Wood Log Bench or Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Reclaimed solid teak wood log bench or coffee table. Burnt, sanded and sealed leaving the grain of
Category

2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Walnut Bench or Coffee Table
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
as an oversized coffee table. It would also be interesting as a low media console to accommodate
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Circa 1900s English Bleached Oak Rectangular Carved Bench or Coffee Table
Located in London, England
. Perfect for a coffee table or perhaps with a long cushion creating a window seat or just simply a hall
Category

20th Century English Arts and Crafts Benches

Materials

Oak

Small "Eleh" Bench/Coffee Table, Sergio Rodrigues, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
coffee table in any interior setting. While the Eleh bench was primarily designed as a seating area, its
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Rosewood

Lacquered Bench / Table
Located in North Miami, FL
Large black lacquered bench or coffee table
Category

20th Century American Benches

Torbjorn Afdal Rosewood “Krobo” Bench or Coffee Table for Bruksbo
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Torben Afdal Manufacturer: Bruksbo Period/Style: Scandinavian Modern Country: Norway Date: 1963 Dimensions: 13“H x 47.5″L x 14.5“W Materials: Rosewood Condition: E...
Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Rosewood

Rob Edley Welborn Spanish Cedar Prototype Bench or Coffee Table
By Rob Edley Welborn
Located in Palm Springs, CA
of Spanish cedar and handcrafted in New Mexico. It functions as either a bench or table. The table
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21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Midcentury Bench / Coffee Table by John Van Koert for Drexel
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist bench or table by John Van Koert for Drexel, superior quality and construction. Scaled
Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

Custom Bench or Coffee Table with Knoll Saarinen Tulip Base Legs
Located in Peabody, MA
A period custom-made bench or coffee table with two Eero Saarinen designed tulip bases from Knoll
Category

Vintage 1970s American Benches

Materials

Walnut, Fiberglass

Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Signed Bench Coffee Cocktail Table
By Herman Miller
Located in West Hartford, CT
Iconic, signed Herman Miller midcentury wooden slat bench/cocktail table. Multi-purpose and
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Senoufo Wood Bench, Usable Coffee Table As Well
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Spectacular Senoufo ( Ivory Coast ) End of 19th century bench, cut in a single piece of wood
Category

Antique 19th Century Ivorian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Andrianna Shamaris St. Barts Teak Wood Bench or Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful single 11″ slab weathered teak coffee table or bench. We have added a light shellack to
Category

2010s Indonesian Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Sergio Rodrigues Olavo Coffee Table or Bench in Brazilian Rosewood
By Oca, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Soquel, CA
Rare and important Brazilian rosewood "Olavo" coffee table or bench by Sergio Rodrigues for OCA
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Dunbar Model 313 Coffee Table or Bench by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A long, rectangular coffee table designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. The model 313 has six
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Andrianna Shamaris Minimalist Live Edge Teak Wood Coffee Table or Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful live edge single panel, reclaimed teak wood bench or coffee table. We bleached the wood
Category

2010s Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed 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, 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.