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Edward Wormley for Dunbar Long John bench
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Edward Wormley designed for Dunbar , 1946 , solid Walnut top with Mahogany laminated bent legs , single underslung drawer .Label inside drawer in gold dates the production of this ex...
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Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

"Long John" Bench by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Middlesex, NJ
"Long John" Bench by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Long Teak Bench by Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long teak bench with lipped sides and open square legs designed by Scandinavian furniture designer
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Teak

Long Rosewood Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo Krobo Multipurpose Bench
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo, Arne Vodder
Located in New York, NY
. Lovely and classic, this low table would work well at the end of a bed, as a coffee table or under a low
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Rosewood

Greta Grossman for Glenn of California Walnut and Grey Upholstered 1960s Bench
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Greta Grossman for Glenn of California walnut and upholstered bench or coffee table, circa early
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Upholstery, Walnut

Carved Painted Gold Gilt Bench with Belgium Linen Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carved Italian Painted & Gold Gilt Bench/Table with Belgium Linen Upholstery.
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Early 20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Paint

Ebonized Dowel Bench by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Ebonized long dowel bench / coffee table by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

7 foot Edward Wormley for Dunbar Long John Bench
Located in St. Louis, MO
Edward Wormley for Dunbar sap walnut bench, sap walnut with bent wood legs, Original cushions
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Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Bertoia Bench Black - Prod Pizzetti, Roma for Knoll, circa 1954
By Harry Bertoia, Pizzetti Design
Located in London, GB
Della Poltrona, Roma Architectural in design, ideal as either coffee table or bench.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel

BUTCHER BLOCK BENCH IN APPLE GREEN PAINT, MASSACHUSETTS, CA 1840
Located in York County, PA
use as a coffee table. #: ben-016
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Antique 19th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Chinese Recessed Leg Bench with Cloud Spandrels, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
beautifully executed late 19th-century bench unites the traditional recessed-leg form with lacy, carved cloud
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Elm

Torbjørn Afdal Rosewood Krobo Bench with Planter for Bruksbo
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A very hard to find and extremely pretty ‘Krobo’ bench with removable planter designed in the early
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Rosewood

Cansado Low Bench by Charlotte Perriand 1958 for Steph Simon
By Steph Simon, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
bench can be used as a large coffee table, or a low modernist daybed Mahogany top has been gently
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Vintage 1960s Mauritanian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Style Black Stain Slat Bench with Brass Feet
By Paul McCobb, George Nelson
Located in Houston, TX
as a bench or coffee table.
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

A Pair of Edward Wormley Dunbar Long John Benches
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A matched pair of short benches by Edward Wormley for Dunbar known as "Long John". Sap walnut, each
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Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Single Bench with Storage by John Keal for Brown Saltman
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A versatile design by John Keal for Brown Saltman, this piece functions equally as a coffee table
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Long John Bench with Drawer
By Edward Wormley
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Edward Wormley for Dunbar long john bench with drawer, circa early 1950s. This example's top has
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Exceptional Jorge Zalszupin Onda Bench for L Atelier, circa 1963
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Danville, CA
Stunning 120" Bookmatched Jacaranda "Onda" or "Wave" table/bench by Jorge Zalszupin. Brown Suede
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Vintage 1960s South American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Jacaranda

Krobo Bench in Oak by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway, 1960s
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Göteborg, SE
"Krobo" by Torbjörn Afdal in oak. Use it as a TV stand or coffee table. Why not place it along the
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

George Nelson for Herman Miller Usa, Vintage Slat Bench, 1950s
By George Nelson
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
George Nelson, original vintage "Slat" or "Platform" bench in birch over black legs. Designed in
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Birch

Long John Bench with Drawer by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Ferndale, MI
Long John Bench with Drawer by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
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Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Midcentury Bench Designed by Martin Visser for Spectrum, circa 1950
Located in Nashville, TN
Midcentury bench designed by Martin Visser for Spectrum, circa 1950. Black lacquered wood planks
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Vintage 1950s European Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s "Long John" Bench with Drawer
By Edward Wormley
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s. A vintage Long John bench in fine condition, dark sapped walnut
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Midcentury Pine Bench, Model "Teddy Bear", Designed by Roland Williamsson
Located in Nashville, TN
Midcentury pine bench, model "Teddy Bear", designed by Roland Williamsson. Signed and dated '71
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Vintage 1970s European Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo Norway Teak "Korbo" Bench in Rosewood
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rosewood bench designed by Torbjörn Afdal for Bruksbo Møbler, Norway. This piece is in good
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Rosewood

Bench by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark. 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Solid teak. Measurements: H: 30 cm/ 11 3/4" B: 43 cm/ 17" L: 120 cm/ 47 1/4". Hans J. Wegner is the father of Danish design and is well known for creating some of the most iconic ...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Teak

Bench and Two Storage Cubes by Milo Baughman Perspective Line for Drexel
By Drexel, Milo Baughman
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
or floor. The Bench can also act as a coffee table. Striking two-toned mahogany in original condition
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Italian 1800s Walnut Bench with Turned Legs and H-Form Cross Stretcher
Located in Atlanta, GA
in a home, used as a bench or perhaps a coffee table in a living room.
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Extending Slatted Bench by John Keal Newly Finished
By John Keal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern extending slatted bench by John Keal, recently restored.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Walnut and Birch Dowel Bench by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Could also be used as a coffee table, or base for smaller cabinets. Condition: Excellent restored
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Birch, Walnut

Antique Chinese Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
Perfect as a coffee table or turned into a bench for extra seating, this antique Chinese table is
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Other Benches

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Wood

Low Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Collection #: P300 Keywords: Bed, daybed, chaise, bench, coffee table, low table
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Elm

Low Table
Low Table
$3,800
Low Table
Located in Chicago, IL
/> Pagoda Red Collection #: N068 Keywords: Table, low, coffee, cocktail, bench
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Elm

Low Table
Low Table
$2,280
Indian Marble Table.
Located in New York, NY
An Indian white marble coffee table or bench, Circa 20th Century.
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20th Century Indian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Nara Wood Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
free style bench / coffee table made from one slab of Nara wood
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Low Chinese Table
Located in Chicago, IL
. Pagoda Red Collection #: X051 Keywords: Table, coffee
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Elm

Long Low Table
Located in Chicago, IL
/> Keywords: Table, low, coffee, cocktail, bench
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Antique 19th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Elm

Early 20th Century Chinese Low Table
Located in Chicago, IL
/> Pagoda Red Collection #: CAF092 Keywords: Table, low, coffee
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Early 20th Century Chinese Benches

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Elm

Low Red Lacquered Table
Located in Chicago, IL
/> Keywords: Table, low, coffee, cocktail, occasional, bench, seating
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Elm

Audoux Minet Occasional Table
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
scale. Can be used as a bench or coffee table option.
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Vintage 1940s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Rope

1940s Italian Curved Table
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful low coffee table / or bench with curved lines and carved legs. Gracefully designed with
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Vintage 1940s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Mahogany

Unusual V Shape Slat Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern 'v' shape coffee table. Slat sides and solid middle. Used as coffee table or
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Karl Springer Embossed Leather Table
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This example can be utilized as either a coffee table or a bench.
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Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Chinese Black Lacquer Platform Table
Located in Chicago, IL
shelf. Pagoda Red Collection #: BJB107 Keywords: Table, low, coffee, cocktail, bench, seating
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20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Elm

White Mid-Century Parsons Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Redding, CT
White Mid-Century Parsons table. Can be used as a coffee, side table or bench. Measures: 20H x 30L
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Formica

Chinese Red Lacquer Ribbon Table
Located in Chicago, IL
. Pagoda Red Collection #: ZZZ054 Keywords: Table, coffee
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20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Elm

19th Century Tibetan Painted Table
Located in Chicago, IL
/> Pagoda Red Collection #: CBT003 Keywords: Table, low, coffee, cocktail, bench
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Antique 19th Century Tibetan Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Pine

19th c. American Primitive Table
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Coffee Table. The Black Cherry free form cross section features the beautiful wood grain - 4.5-5" thick
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Antique 19th Century American Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables

19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Table
Located in Chicago, IL
/> Keywords: Low table, coffee, cocktail, bench
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Elm

Vintage Oak Butcher s Table/Farmtable, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
thick. The legs are shortened to the ideal height for a coffee table or bench. Treated for woodworm.
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Vintage 1930s Hungarian Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

Vintage Oak Butcher s Table/Farmtable, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
thick. The legs are shortened to the ideal height for a coffee table or bench. Treated for woodworm.
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Vintage 1920s Hungarian Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

Vintage Oak Butcher s Table/Farmtable, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
thick. The legs are shortened to the ideal height for a coffee table or bench. Treated for woodworm.
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Vintage 1920s Hungarian Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Vintage Oak Butcher s Table/Farmtable, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
thick. The legs are shortened to the ideal height for a coffee table or bench. Treated for woodworm.
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Vintage 1920s Hungarian Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Oak Butcher’s Table/Farmtable, 1930’s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
thick. The legs are shortened to the ideal height for a coffee table or bench. Treated for woodworm.
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Vintage 1930s Hungarian Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Vintage Oak Butcher s Table / Farmtable, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
thick. The legs are shortened to the ideal height for a coffee table or bench. Treated for woodworm.
Category

Vintage 1930s Hungarian Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Vintage Oak Butcher s Table/Farmtable, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
thick. The legs are shortened to the ideal height for a coffee table or bench. Treated for woodworm.
Category

Vintage 1930s Hungarian Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Vintage Oak Butcher s Table/Farmtable, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
thick. The legs are shortened to the ideal height for a coffee table or bench. Treated for woodworm.
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Vintage 1930s Hungarian Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

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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 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 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 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 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 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 ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a coffee table and a console table is in the design. A coffee table is a low table that comes in many shapes, such as surfaces that are rectangles, squares, ovals or circles. Console tables are taller and usually have elongated shapes, such as ovals, rectangles or semicircles. Placement is another differentiator between the two types of tables. Coffee tables usually go in front of sofas and loveseats, while console tables may be placed behind a sofa or loveseat or along a wall. Find a large collection of coffee tables and console tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    The difference between a sofa table and a coffee table is that a sofa table is always behind the sofa and a coffee table is in front of it. Additionally, a sofa table is the same height as the sofa and a coffee table is much shorter.

  • 1stDibs 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 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 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 ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A tall coffee table is usually called exactly that — a tall coffee table. Coffee tables, also referred to as cocktail tables, are generally designed to sit at or below the sofa's seat height. These tables may come in a range of sizes, but they are often between 16 and 18 inches high and are designed in a variety of lengths and widths. They’re meant to provide a practical table-top surface that complements your living room layout. (A tall version might also be suitable for use as a dining table.) Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tall coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    The best height for a coffee table is around 1 to 2 inches lower than the seat height of the adjacent sofa. Most sofas feature seat heights of around 17 or 18 inches. As a result, the most common height for coffee tables is 15 to 17 inches. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The best coffee table for a sectional can be a round coffee table, particularly with respect to U-shaped sectionals. The circular design creates a sense of balance in small spaces and renders it easy for guests to move to and fro, especially when surrounded by chairs. Find a collection of antique and vintage coffee tables on 1stDibs today.
  • 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.