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Minimalistic Hans J. Wegner Table or Bench for Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Beautiful minimalistic bench or coffee table with original patinated oak frame and reversible top
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak, Teak

George Nelson Steelframe Table or Bench for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Washington, DC
Early Modern table by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Surface is laminate, frame is steel
Category

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

Antique French Coffee Table End Side Table Dolphins Carved Oak Renaissance
Located in Tyler, TX
Antique Carved Oak French Renaissance Revival Coffee Table, End Table, or Side Table~~c. 1920s
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Vintage 1920s French Renaissance Revival Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

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

Materials

Elm

Paul McCobb Planner Group Coffee Table for Winchendon
By Paul McCobb
Located in Berlin, DE
Planner Group coffee table designed by Paul McCobb which was his most well received furniture line
Category

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

Materials

Maple

Grainsack Storage Bench
Located in Seattle, WA
coffee table.
Category

20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Aat Van Apeldoorn Pine Wood Coffee Table, 1960
By Houtwerk Hattem
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful solid pine wood coffee table or bench with dovetail joinery. Good original condition
Category

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

Materials

Pine

Rustic Low Bench
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Great as a coffee table!
Category

Vintage 1940s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table with Natural Patina
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 Dutch Leather Gym Vault or Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Dutch gymnastics bench repurposed to a bench or coffee table with removable new natural
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Edward Wormley Long John Coffee Table for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Long John bench or coffee table designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Tongue and groove walnut top
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Weathered Elm Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, weathered patina. Works well as a bench, coffee table or low console.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Rustic Benches

Materials

Elm

Vintage Reclaimed Elm Wood Wabi Sabi 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

Bo 101, Table or Bench in Teak by Finn Juhl
By Bovirke
Located in Copenhagen, DK
BO 101, table or bench in teak, polished brass and anodized metal. Designed in 1953. Maker Bovirke.
Category

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

Turned Leg Bench
Located in Sheffield, MA
Handsome turned leg bench with leather top. Can be used as coffee table or seating. Leather
Category

20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Leather

Classic Mid-Century Modern Walnut Expandable Slat Bench or Table
By George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Mid-Century Modern walnut expandable slat bench or table, retains original warm walnut
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury Slat Bench
By Herman Miller, Knoll, George Nelson
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful slat bench or coffee table wood top on black Lacquer base. Superior construction and very
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Edward Wormley "Long John" Coffee Table for Dunbar
Located in New York, NY
Nice example of the Long John coffee table, also retailed as bench with the addition of a cushion
Category

20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Finn Juhl Long Bench
By Finn Juhl
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A long bench or coffee table by Finn Juhl for Bovirke. Solid brass rails on sides of teak top
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Brass, Steel

Vintage Dutch Gymnastics Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Dutch gymnastics vault transformed into a multi purpose ottoman-bench-coffee table in teak
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique 19th Century Elm Table or Bench with Thick Top Slab
Located in Houston, TX
Antique 19th century elm table or bench with thick top slab on four legs. Would make great coffee
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Antique 19th Century English Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Antique leather bound coffee table, Peruvian, Spanish revival
Located in Los Angeles, CA
or coffee table Condition note: in very vintage condition with numerous marks, dents and
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Vintage 1920s Peruvian Spanish Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

Andrianna Shamaris Rare Antique African Senufo Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
. We have a pair. The price and images reflect the one shown. This beautiful coffee table or bench
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2010s Ivorian Tribal Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Vintage Dutch Gymnastics Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch gymnastics vault transformed into a multi purpose ottoman-bench-coffee table in teak and oak
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Brazilian Wood Table or Bench from the Early 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
century Brazilian hardwood bench would also work quite well as a coffee table.
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20th Century Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Surfboard Coffee Table designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modern Surfboard Coffee Table, designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb, circa 1950s. This
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Walnut

Hollywood Regency Boho Chic Poppy Red Painted Gondola Style Wicker Bench Table
Located in Topeka, KS
although we love it as a bench, if you add a piece of glass, you could also use it as a coffee table. This
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20th Century Unknown Bohemian Benches

Materials

Wicker, Paint

Andrianna Shamaris St. Barts Teak Wood Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Single root teak wood coffee or bench table. The reclaimed teak is left to bake in the sun and sea
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2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Midcentury Pine Bench Table by Roland Wilhelmsson Produced in Sweden, 1970s
By Roland Wilhelmsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare mid century bench / coffee table in solid stained pine designed and produced by Roland
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Pine

Classic Mid-Century Modern Expandable Slat Bench/ Table, Made in Italy
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Mid-Century Modern expandable slat bench/ table, made in Italy. Ingenious design, bench 52
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Pierre Chapo Model T22 or L oeuil Coffee Table
By Pierre Chapo
Located in San Francisco, CA
two different coffee tables as well as a bench. Beautiful original patina.
Category

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

Sumatran Judgement Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carved judgement bench from Nias Island, Sumatra. Carved on both sides with details depicting the
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20th Century Indonesian Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Army Training Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Army Traning Bench with original leather and oak base.
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Vintage 1930s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak, Leather

Finn Juhl Rosewood Bench/ Table, Model BO 101 for Bovirke, Denmark
By Finn Juhl, Bovirke
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A rare Finn Juhl rosewood table/ bench with cushions. Frame of steel with raised brass edges
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Swedish Pig Bench
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Interesting 18th century Swedish pine pig bench, 1780 Dimensions: 68 inches (173 cms) wide
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Pine

Walnut Dowel bench/table by Milo Baughman for Glenn of Ca.
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Walnut Dowel bench / table by Milo Baughman for Glenn of Ca.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Swedish Craft, Farmers Low Table or Bench, Pine, Sweden, c. 1900
Located in High Point, NC
A pine low table or bench designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1900.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Pine

Elusive Modernist Bench or Table by John Van Koert for Drexel
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist bench or table by John Van Koert for Drexel, superior quality and construction. Scaled
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

Ate Van Apeldoorn Pine Wood Side or Coffee Tables
By Houtwerk Hattem
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two solid pine wood side or coffee tables or benches. Almost square, both amazing and almost the
Category

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

Materials

Pine

Custom Petrified Wood Coffee Table with Modern Metal Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A petrified wood top modernly designed coffee table (or bench). This custom coffee table has been
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Iron

Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table with Original Chain Detail
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
coffee table or entry bench. Each piece is truly unique and one of a kind with different characteristics
Category

20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Table or Bench, Model BO 101 by Finn Juhl for Bovirke
By Finn Juhl
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Table / bench, model: BO 101 by Finn Juhl for Bovirke. Design 1953 Rosewood, raised polished
Category

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

Materials

Brass, Metal

19th Century Spanish Bench
Located in Brecht, BE
these oak benches were used to slaughter pigs on, nowadays they make a great bench/coffee table
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Danish Modern Solid Teak Bench
Located in Denton, TX
Danish modern solid teak bench or coffee table.
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Teak

Rustic Reclaimed Wood Bench
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This low bench or coffee table is made from reclaimed Douglas fir. The thickness of the top is 7
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21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

Midcentury Walnut Slat Bench
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Nice midcentury walnut slat bench. In good vintage condition and can be used either as a coffee
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Midcentury Slat Bench
By George Nelson
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
could used as a coffee table or display table.
Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

Roland Wilhelmsson, Coffee Table, Solid Pine, Timmermannen, Sweden, 1973
By Roland Wilhelmsson
Located in High Point, NC
A coffee table or bench, designed by Roland Wilhelmsson, produced by Timmermannen, Sweden, 1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Pine

Walnut Brass Finn Juhl Bench
By Finn Juhl
Located in Utrecht, NL
table alongside the wall or free standing, as a tall coffee table and as a bench for which the foldable
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley Long John Bench
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Rochester, NY
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, the Long John Bench or coffee table - structurally strong solid and in
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Bentwood, Walnut

Kaspar Hamacher Natural Beechwood Bench
By Kaspar Hamacher
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large solid beechwood bench or coffee table created from the natural shape of a tree by German
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Beech

Dali Marble Moon Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
This gorgeous white marble bench is sculpted to resemble a traditional scroll table, defined by
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Germani Smith Caterpillar Bench
Located in Phoenix, AZ
can be used as a sitting platform or as a coffee table. Sideboards and entry tables are also available
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut, Birch

Finn Juhl Long Bench
By Finn Juhl
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A long bench or coffee table by Finn Juhl for Bovirke. Solid brass rails on sides of teak top
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

"Birdfish" Bench by Kapsar Hamacher
By Kaspar Hamacher
Located in San Francisco, CA
A bench or coffee table made by German artist Kaspar Hamacher from a solid piece of oak. All oak
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Oak

Greta Grossman Walnut Bench
By Glenn of California, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Greta Grossman for Glenn of California walnut bench or coffee table. This rare example features a
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Teak Cane Bench Denmark
Located in London, GB
A low bench or coffee table made in Denmark during the 1950s or early 1960s. Classically
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cane, Teak

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Coffee Table Benches For Sale on 1stDibs

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

How Much are Coffee Table Benches?

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

Finding the Right Coffee And Cocktail Tables for You

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Questions About Coffee Table Benches
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Coffee tables were originally used in living spaces during social gatherings to support a tray containing multiple mugs, a coffee pot, creamers and sugar bowls. Low to the ground and centrally located in the space, coffee tables reduced the host or hostess’s need to constantly stand and serve her guests.

  • 1stDibs 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 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 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.
  • 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 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 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.