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Meditation Bench / Table with Cane Inset
Located in New York, NY
Meditation Bench / Coffee Table with Cane Inset, Elmwood. Suzchou, mid 19th Century
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm, Cane

Meditation Bench / Table with Cane Inset
Meditation Bench / Table with Cane Inset

Meditation Bench / Table with Cane Inset

$3,500
Luther Conover Coffee Table
By Luther Conover
Located in San Francisco, CA
Luther Conover design coffee table or low bench made in his signature California modern style from
Category

Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Luther Conover Coffee Table
Luther Conover Coffee Table

Luther Conover Coffee Table

$1,800
Antique Elmwood Coffee Table
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
solid and sturdy ready for daily use, use as a coffee table or entry bench. Each piece is truly unique
Category

20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Antique Elmwood Coffee Table
Antique Elmwood Coffee Table

Antique Elmwood Coffee Table

$1,790
Antique Elmwood Coffee Table
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
solid and sturdy ready for daily use, use as a coffee table or entry bench. Each piece is truly unique
Category

20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Antique Elmwood Coffee Table
Antique Elmwood Coffee Table

Antique Elmwood Coffee Table

$1,900
Vintage Elmwood Coffee Table
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Vintage antique elmwood coffee table with beautiful antique weathered patina top Beautiful antique
Category

20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Vintage Elmwood Coffee Table
Vintage Elmwood Coffee Table

Vintage Elmwood Coffee Table

$1,699
Vintage Elm Wood Bench or Table
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
a table behind a sofa, stool, coffee table, they are great for any space. Each piece is truly unique
Category

20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Vintage Elm Wood Bench or Table
Vintage Elm Wood Bench or Table

Vintage Elm Wood Bench or Table

$1,232
French 18th Century Bench, Low Table
Located in Round Top, TX
A terrific, very Primitive table base - coffee table or bench from the Provence region of France
Category

Antique 18th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chestnut

French 18th Century Bench, Low Table
French 18th Century Bench, Low Table

French 18th Century Bench, Low Table

$3,625
Vintage Elmwood Coffee Table
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Vintage antique elmwood coffee table with beautiful antique weathered patina top Beautiful antique
Category

20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Vintage Elmwood Coffee Table
Vintage Elmwood Coffee Table

Vintage Elmwood Coffee Table

$1,690
XXL 240cm Tree Trunk table / bench
Located in Nijlen, VAN
XXL 240cm Tree Trunk table / bench Design in its purest form. A very heavy coffee table made in the
Category

Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

XXL 240cm Tree Trunk table / bench
XXL 240cm Tree Trunk table / bench

XXL 240cm Tree Trunk table / bench

$1,804
Milo Baughman Chrome Slat bench or table.
By Milo Baughman
Located in Redding, CT
coffee table or bench .It would compliment any hallway,foot of a bed or gallery.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Milo Baughman Chrome Slat bench or table.
Milo Baughman Chrome Slat bench or table.

Milo Baughman Chrome Slat bench or table.

$2,400
Mid-Century Stone Table or Bench
Located in London, GB
Mid-Century coffee table or bench with thick ragstone top and metal base, European. A very heavy
Category

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

Materials

Stone, Metal

Mid-Century Stone Table or Bench
Mid-Century Stone Table or Bench

Mid-Century Stone Table or Bench

$1,309
Bruksbo Teak Coffee Table
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in Cambridge, US
Norway, ca. 1960s. A handsome Krobo coffee table or bench by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo. Features
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Bruksbo Teak Coffee Table
Bruksbo Teak Coffee Table

Bruksbo Teak Coffee Table

$3,200
“Krobo” Bench / Side Table by Torbjørn Afdal
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Brussel, BE
Multi-purpose bench from Norwegian designer Torbjorn Afdal. Can be used as a bench or low coffee
Category

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

Materials

Wood

“Krobo” Bench / Side Table by Torbjørn Afdal
“Krobo” Bench / Side Table by Torbjørn Afdal

“Krobo” Bench / Side Table by Torbjørn Afdal

$4,209
Long Brass Bench/Table Manufactured by DIA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Long brass slat bench or coffee table.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Long Brass Bench/Table Manufactured by DIA
Long Brass Bench/Table Manufactured by DIA

Long Brass Bench/Table Manufactured by DIA

$2,450
Antique Elm Wood Coffee Table
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Elm bench/ coffee Vintage antique elm wood coffee table with beautiful antique weathered patina
Category

20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Antique Elm Wood Coffee Table
Antique Elm Wood Coffee Table

Antique Elm Wood Coffee Table

$2,498
Vintage Senufo Birthing Table / Bench / Bed
By Senufo
Located in Surbiton, GB
A 20th Century Senufo birthing table carved from one piece of African hardwood by the Senufo people
Category

Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Senufo Birthing Table / Bench / Bed
Vintage Senufo Birthing Table / Bench / Bed

Vintage Senufo Birthing Table / Bench / Bed

$3,638
Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
. Legs can be cut to shorten the height if needed. Small elm bench or low coffee table. 47”w x 24”d x 19
Category

20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table
Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table

Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table

$1,039
George Nakashima Coffee Table, 1980
By George Nakashima
Located in Dallas, TX
Walnut coffee table or bench by George Nakashima, 1980.
Category

Vintage 1980s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

George Nakashima Coffee Table, 1980
George Nakashima Coffee Table, 1980

George Nakashima Coffee Table, 1980

$28,000
Mid Century Walnut Table or Bench by Dunbar
Located in Astoria, NY
A long, low coffee table or bench in walnut by esteemed mid century furniture company Dunbar.
Category

20th Century American Benches

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Walnut Table or Bench by Dunbar
Mid Century Walnut Table or Bench by Dunbar

Mid Century Walnut Table or Bench by Dunbar

$2,900
Solid Pine Bench / Table, Ate Van Apeldoorn
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice coffee table ore bench. Design Ate Van Apeldoorn for houtwerk Hattem Holland 1960s
Category

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

Materials

Pine

Solid Pine Bench / Table, Ate Van Apeldoorn
Solid Pine Bench / Table, Ate Van Apeldoorn

Solid Pine Bench / Table, Ate Van Apeldoorn

$1,022
Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table
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
Category

20th Century Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table
Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table

Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table

$1,590
Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table
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
Category

20th Century Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table
Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table

Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table

$1,190
Ate Van Apeldoorn Waterfall Table or Bench
By Houtwerk Hattem
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ate Van Apeldoorn style pine waterfall coffee table or bench with beautiful joinery. In good
Category

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

Materials

Pine

Ate Van Apeldoorn Waterfall Table or Bench
Ate Van Apeldoorn Waterfall Table or Bench

Ate Van Apeldoorn Waterfall Table or Bench

$1,450
Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table
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

Elm

Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table
Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table

Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table

$2,590
Antique Elm Wood Coffee Table
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
and sturdy ready for daily use, use as a coffee table or entry bench. Each piece is truly unique and
Category

20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Antique Elm Wood Coffee Table
Antique Elm Wood Coffee Table

Antique Elm Wood Coffee Table

$2,490
Antique Elm Wood Coffee Table
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
and sturdy ready for daily use, use as a coffee table or entry bench. Each piece is truly unique and
Category

20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Antique Elm Wood Coffee Table
Antique Elm Wood Coffee Table

Antique Elm Wood Coffee Table

$2,578
Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table
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

Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table
Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table

Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table

$1,490
Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table
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

Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table
Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table

Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table

$1,890
Vintage Antique Elmwood Coffee Table
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
solid and sturdy ready for daily use, use as a coffee table or entry bench. Each piece is truly unique
Category

20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Vintage Antique Elmwood Coffee Table
Vintage Antique Elmwood Coffee Table

Vintage Antique Elmwood Coffee Table

$2,296
Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table
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

Elm

Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table
Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table

Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table

$1,298
Vintage Antique Elmwood Coffee Table
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
solid and sturdy ready for daily use, use as a coffee table or entry bench. Each piece is truly unique
Category

20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Vintage Antique Elmwood Coffee Table
Vintage Antique Elmwood Coffee Table

Vintage Antique Elmwood Coffee Table

$2,296
Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Vintage antique elm wood coffee table with beautiful antique weathered patina top Beautiful antique
Category

20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table
Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table

Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table

$2,490
Henry Glass Upholstered Coffee Table
By Henry Glass
Located in Chicago, IL
Asymmetric shaped coffee table with leather upholstered bench boarder and glass centered surface
Category

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

Materials

Glass, Leather, Plywood, Walnut

Henry Glass Upholstered Coffee Table
Henry Glass Upholstered Coffee Table

Henry Glass Upholstered Coffee Table

$12,000
Architectural Florence Knoll T-Angle Table Bench
By Florence Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
Early Florence Knoll 'T-Angle' table bench with original black laminate tops. Would serve well and
Category

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

Materials

Steel

Architectural Florence Knoll T-Angle Table Bench
Architectural Florence Knoll T-Angle Table Bench

Architectural Florence Knoll T-Angle Table Bench

$3,800
Weathered Vintage Elmwood Coffee Table
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
solid and sturdy ready for daily use, use as a coffee table or entry bench. Each piece is truly unique
Category

20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Weathered Vintage Elmwood Coffee Table
Weathered Vintage Elmwood Coffee Table

Weathered Vintage Elmwood Coffee Table

$1,790
Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table
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

Elm

Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table
Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table

Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table

$2,290
Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Vintage antique elm wood coffee table with beautiful antique weathered patina top Beautiful antique
Category

20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table
Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table

Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table

$2,590
Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Vintage antique elm wood coffee table with beautiful antique weathered patina top Beautiful antique
Category

20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table
Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table

Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table

$1,899
Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Vintage antique elm wood coffee table with beautiful antique weathered patina top Beautiful antique
Category

20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table
Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table

Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table

$1,900
Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Vintage antique elm wood coffee table with beautiful antique weathered patina top Beautiful antique
Category

20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table
Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table

Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table

$1,899
Pierre Chapo Inspired Coffee Table
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brutalist, Pierre Chapo inspired, Mid Century coffee table or bench made from solid, dark stained
Category

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

Materials

Oak

Pierre Chapo Inspired Coffee Table
Pierre Chapo Inspired Coffee Table

Pierre Chapo Inspired Coffee Table

$1,150
Edward Wormley Long John Bench/ Table by Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Highland, IN
of uses. It performs perfectly as a low coffee table, a bench of course (the upturned edges are
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Walnut

Edward Wormley Long John Bench/ Table by Dunbar
Edward Wormley Long John Bench/ Table by Dunbar

Edward Wormley Long John Bench/ Table by Dunbar

$3,200
Pair of Qing Dynasty Elm Tables / Benches
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of tables or benches in elm wood. Stylish and architectural designed with a strong frame in
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Pair of Qing Dynasty Elm Tables / Benches
Pair of Qing Dynasty Elm Tables / Benches

Pair of Qing Dynasty Elm Tables / Benches

$3,261 / item
Pair of Qing Dynasty Elm Tables / Benches
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of tables or benches in elm wood. Stylish and architectural designed with a strong frame in
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Pair of Qing Dynasty Elm Tables / Benches
Pair of Qing Dynasty Elm Tables / Benches

Pair of Qing Dynasty Elm Tables / Benches

$3,261 / set
Artisan crafted wood bench / table c.1980
Located in St. Louis, MO
Artisan crafted bench or table in walnut, signed and dated 1980 on bottom
Category

Late 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Artisan crafted wood bench / table c.1980
Artisan crafted wood bench / table c.1980

Artisan crafted wood bench / table c.1980

$1,200
Fine Drexel Walnut Long Board Table Bench
Located in Miami, FL
SOLD FEB 2012 Beautiful warm figured walnut highlights this lo-ong Drexel bench table as they have
Category

Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Fine Drexel Walnut Long Board Table Bench
Fine Drexel Walnut Long Board Table Bench

Fine Drexel Walnut Long Board Table Bench

$740
Pigskin Brass Table/Bench by Renzo Rutilli
Located in North Miami, FL
doubles as table or bench owed to its height and length and surface. Wonderful in so many areas--living
Category

20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Pigskin Brass Table/Bench by Renzo Rutilli
Pigskin Brass Table/Bench by Renzo Rutilli

Pigskin Brass Table/Bench by Renzo Rutilli

$4,800
Danish Coffee Table by Vihelm Wohlert
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vihelm Wohlert design teak and oak coffee table, for Odense Stolefabrik
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Oak, Teak

Danish Coffee Table by Vihelm Wohlert
Danish Coffee Table by Vihelm Wohlert

Danish Coffee Table by Vihelm Wohlert

$1,950
Chrome Bench
Located in San Francisco, CA
Clean simple designed chrome bench or coffee table.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Benches

Materials

Chrome

Chrome Bench
Chrome Bench

Chrome Bench

$2,400
French Bench
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Raw edged bench or coffee table with wonderful patina European.
Category

Vintage 1930s French Benches

Materials

Oak

French Bench
French Bench

French Bench

$6,800
Wood Bench
Located in New York, NY
wood to be seen. A sculptural coffee table or bench.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Wood Bench
Wood Bench

Wood Bench

$8,900
Mid Century Dunbar Bench or Table with "Hairpin" Legs
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage bench or coffee table composed of dark wood planking with curved, "hairpin" form legs
Category

20th Century American Benches

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Dunbar Bench or Table with "Hairpin" Legs
Mid Century Dunbar Bench or Table with "Hairpin" Legs

Mid Century Dunbar Bench or Table with "Hairpin" Legs

$1,200
Mid Century Modern Slatted Bench, Table, , Cristian Wicha
By Cristian Wicha 1
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Modernist Slat Bench,,Coffee Table,, Designed by Cristian Wicha,,BDI,,Original black
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Modern Slatted Bench, Table, , Cristian Wicha
Mid Century Modern Slatted Bench, Table, , Cristian Wicha

Mid Century Modern Slatted Bench, Table, , Cristian Wicha

$1,400
Long Zebra Mid-Century Modern Table or Bench
Located in Seattle, WA
Striking black and white zebra coffee table or bench. Generous length shows of the beauty of the
Category

Mid-20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Long Zebra Mid-Century Modern Table or Bench
Long Zebra Mid-Century Modern Table or Bench

Long Zebra Mid-Century Modern Table or Bench

$8,500
Marble and Swag Edge Long Bench or Table
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
, chalk painted; long coffee table or bench.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Marble and Swag Edge Long Bench or Table
Marble and Swag Edge Long Bench or Table

Marble and Swag Edge Long Bench or Table

$2,400
Rustic French Natural Pine Low Table or Bench
Located in Houston, TX
the wood. A warm and interesting piece which would make a great coffee table or bench.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Rustic French Natural Pine Low Table or Bench
Rustic French Natural Pine Low Table or Bench

Rustic French Natural Pine Low Table or Bench

$1,350
Pierre Chapo Inspired Heavy Oak Table or Bench
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, brutalist coffee table or bench made from solid oak. Manufactured in the 1960s and in
Category

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

Materials

Oak

Pierre Chapo Inspired Heavy Oak Table or Bench
Pierre Chapo Inspired Heavy Oak Table or Bench

Pierre Chapo Inspired Heavy Oak Table or Bench

$1,150
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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
  • Why is it called a coffee table?
    1 Answer
    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.

  • Can a coffee table be too low?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • Who invented the coffee table?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    No one knows for sure who invented the coffee table. The earliest examples of the occasional table can be traced back to Victorian-era Britain. At that time, makers like William Watt and Collinson and Lock were producing coffee tables in large quantities.

    Notably, F. Stuart Foote, the designer behind the American Imperial Furniture Company, claimed to have invented the coffee table in the early 20th century. He stated that he did so by cutting down the legs of a dining table. However, it's unlikely that Foote is the actual inventor of the coffee table, as books describing coffee tables existed in the UK a decade before his birth in 1872.

    Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • What size should a coffee table be?
    1 Answer
    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 Answer
    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.
  • How long should a bench be for a dining table?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is the difference between a sofa table and a coffee table?
    1 Answer
    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.

  • What is the difference between a coffee table and a cocktail table?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is the difference between a center table and a coffee table?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • Are end tables taller than coffee tables?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.

    The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.

    Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa, and its depth will match the seating. These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables, but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.

    Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs.
  • What is the difference between a coffee table and a console table?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is the difference between a side table and a coffee table?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is the standard size of a coffee table?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    There isn't really a standard size of a coffee table. Manufacturers produce coffee tables in a range of sizes and shapes. However, many rectangular tables are around 45 to 48 inches in length by 25 to 28 inches in width. Heights typically range from 16 to 18 inches. Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • What is a tray top coffee table?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    Tray top coffee tables are coffee tables with long, flat rectangular surfaces that are supported by an x-frame base. Low tables that were initially used as tea or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. After coffee drinking and “coffee breaks” became popular, it didn’t take long for coffee and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary tray top coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • How do you style an oval coffee table?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To style an oval coffee table, create balance with opposites. Choose a sofa and accent chairs with a boxier shape for a striking contrast. Place a rectangular tray in the center and use it to display decorative accents or to store remotes and coasters. Another approach to decorating an oval table is to use decorative accents at different heights. Think of a tall vase placed next to a low bowl and a small sculpture positioned on top of two stacked coffee table books. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oval coffee tables.
  • How do I style a Noguchi coffee table?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Styling a Noguchi coffee table really depends on the space you’re placing it in. The possibilities are far-reaching, so consider the colors and coordination of the other furniture and fixtures around the table. Noguchi tables look beautiful on their own or styled with flowers, books or pottery. Shop a selection of Isamu Noguchi pieces on 1stDibs.
  • How much does a coffee table cost?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.

  • When did coffee tables become popular?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Coffee tables became popular in the 1920s and ’30s. Pieces from this time period often show off the characteristics of Art Deco design, such as metal accents, mirrored finishes and the use of exotic woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Coffee tables first came into use during the Victorian era, largely in response to the rise of coffee houses in London. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables.
  • How big should a coffee table be for a sectional?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How do I authenticate my Noguchi coffee table?
    1 Answer
    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.

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