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Antique Rustic Patinated Cast Iron Ornate Patio Garden Coffee Table Bench Daybed
Located in Topeka, KS
as a monumentally large coffee table or bench. Plus, if supplied with a cushion and piled with
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Antique Late 19th Century Rustic Patio and Garden Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Campo E Graffi Italian Mid Century Coffee Table 50 s
By Franco Campo Carlo Graffi
Located in bari, IT
Coffee table bench in wood production Home Collection Turin by Franco Campi and Carlo Graffi from
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Roland Wilhelmsson "Kvadrat" Coffee Table, Sweden, 1972
By Roland Wilhelmsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Handcrafted massive pine coffee table / bench. Designed by Roland Wilhelmsson and executed by the
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Pine

Mid-Century Lucite Coffee Table Bench
By Karl Springer
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Vintage Lucite coffee table in the style of Karl Springer. Heavy and steady with 1 inch thick
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Late 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Lucite

Six Foot Slab Coffee Table / Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long fantastic single piece of wood with live edge on two legs. Makes a great table or bench
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20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

Milo Baughman Walnut and Maple Long Dowel Bench, 1950s
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Early, Milo Baughman for Glenn of California maple and walnut dowel low profile longer coffee table
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Maple, Walnut

Milo Baughman Walnut and Maple Long Dowel Bench, 1950s
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Early Milo Baughman for Glenn of California maple and walnut dowel low profile longer coffee table
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Maple, Walnut

Vintage Scandinavian Rosewood Bruksbo Bench by Torbjørn Afdal
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern low coffee table bench designed by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway. This
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Rosewood

Midcentury Coffee Table Bench with Slatted Seat
By Pastoe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary multipurpose table or bench with a curved, slatted seat that may double as a
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Paul Frankl Cork Top Coffee Table / Bench
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in Fulton, CA
A Paul Frankl cork top coffee table or bench, circa 1940s. Asian influence design with curved table
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Cork

Peter Løvig Nielsen Long Coffee Table/Bench
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in San Diego, CA
As architecturally fascinating as it is aesthetically pleasing, these iconic tables, designed by
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Milo Baughman Chrome Slat Bench
By Milo Baughman
Located in Washington, DC
as a bench or coffee table. Bench is free of dents or any damage but it does have typical light
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Chrome, Steel

Antique Elm Wood Bench Coffee Table with Original Details
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Antique elm wood coffee table bench Size: 72”W x 24”D x 18”H Unique characteristics, with
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20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Old African Primitive Nupe Tribe Bed/Coffee Table/Low Console
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Wonderful old patina throughout. Carved conical primitive legs. Great little coffee table, bench or low
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20th Century Nigerian Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Scandinavian Low Teak Bruksbo Bench by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo
By Bruskbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern low coffee table bench designed by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway. Features
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Milo Baughman Walnut and Maple Long Dowel Bench, 1950s
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Early Milo Baughman for Glenn of California maple and walnut dowel low profile longer coffee table
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Maple, Walnut

Vintage Oak Butcher s Block Coffee Table/Bench, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
legs, and has been wax-finished. The legs has been cut down to a standard coffee table or bench size.
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Vintage 1930s Hungarian Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Vintage French Faux Tortoise Bamboo Coffee Table Bench
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Vintage French Style Faux Tortoise Burnt Bamboo Rattan & Wicker coffee table or bench Very nice
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Paul McCobb Black 60 Inch Coffee Table / Bench
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Sleek and minimal, this beautiful black lacquered wood coffee table was part of the Planner Group
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Hardwood

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

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Oak

Vondel Coffee Table/Bench Handcrafted in Travertine 2023
By Kevin Frankental
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A design somewhere between design and art, the Vondel coffee table in unfilled Travertine has a
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2010s African Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Travertine

Jens Risom Floating Walnut Coffee Table, Model T621, Cocktail Table or Bench
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Decatur, GA
Jens Risom coffee table bench in American black walnut Model T621 - designed in 1955 Iconic
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Vintage George Nelson Herman Miller Slat Bench
By George Nelson
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
. Original unrestored condition, nice, warm patina. The bench is sturdy and ready to be used-coffee table
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Maple

Midcentury “Krobo” Table / Bench by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Scandinavian modern low coffee table / bench designed by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel

Antique European Wrought Iron and Oak Coffee Table / Bench
Located in San Francisco, CA
Wrought iron and oak coffee table or bench. Iron work base appears to be 18th century or earlier
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Early 20th Century European Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Low and Monumental Milo Baughman Walnut Coffee Table Bench
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Very long and low table / shelf.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Contemporary Organic Italian Handmade Coffee Table
Located in Weesp, NL
Organic coffee table / bench designed by the Italian architect Lorenzo Capanna and handmade in
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2010s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Plywood

Antique Walnut Coffee Table Bench Catalan Spanish Iron Farm Country
Located in Shreveport, LA
be great as a side table or coffee table, occasional table or bench for any room~ ~Thick, solid
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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Coffee and Cocktail T...

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Walnut

Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo Norway "Krobo" Rosewood Coffee Table, Bench
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Torbjorn Afdal solid dark rosewood table, bench by Bruksbo Mellenstrands Norway. Featuring a sturdy
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Primitive Rustic Minimal Italian Midcentury Wooden Coffee Table Bench Stool
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Carimate, Como
imperfection and impermanence, a beauty of things modest and humble. This great bench or side table, with the
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20th Century Italian Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Sergio Rodrigues Coffee Table Bench Rosewood Vintage Midcentury Cabinmodern McM
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Hyattsville, MD
in. / Table surface H 13 7/8 in. Sergio Roberto Santos Rodrigues (1927–2014) was a Brazilian
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cocobolo

Finn Juhl Model 406 Coffee Table / Bench for Baker Furniture
By Finn Juhl, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Description Dimensions: 15.25in H x 88.25in W x 18.25in D Seat height with cushion 19.     
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Fabric, Foam, Wood, Walnut

Antique Handcrafted Strap Metal Chest or Trunk
Located in Sheffield, MA
table, bench or storage chest.
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Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Midcentury Solid Walnut Studio Craft Coffee Table Bench Style of Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful 1960s in style of George Nakashima solid walnut 4' long bench or coffee table. beautiful
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Brass and Leather Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table Bench Combo
By Paul McCobb
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This Mid-Century Modern coffee table doubles as a bench with the addition of a newly fashioned
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Expandable Slatted Coffee Table/Bench by John Keal
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Soquel, CA
eight support legs. Perfect to use as a living room coffee table, entryway or bedroom seating bench
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Hand-crafted Solid Thick Elm Coffee Table/ Bench, Netherlands, 1960’s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Solid Thick Elm, Hand-crafted Construction.
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Architects Minimalist Teak Plank Coffee Table Bench Mid-Century Pool House
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Mid-Century vibe, an assemblage from a salvaged antique teak shelf, on bent belt of enameled steel loops. Patina and wear to all surfaces.
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Italian Marble and Brass Coffee Table/Bench Manner of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Southampton, NJ
A Minimlaist design with Italian travertine marble floating over tapered brass legs.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Naga Wood Coffee Table or Bench from the Early 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
surface is not completely flat. This Naga coffee table bench would be wonderful in a family room, study
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Early 20th Century Indian Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

MCM Coffee Table Bench Combo Italian Carrera Marble Top Black Hopsacking Seat
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome mid-century modern coffee table and bench combo half Italian Carrera marble & half black
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Marble, Metal

Vintage Walnut and Oak Surfboard Coffee Table Bench by Lane Furniture Co.
By Lane Furniture
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern coffee table in walnut manufactured by Lane Furniture Company circa 1960's
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Cane, Oak, Walnut

Antique French Louis XV Style Coffee Table Bench Honey Oak Highly Carved
Located in Tyler, TX
RARE Antique French Carved Honey Oak Louis XV Style Coffee Table or Bench~~c.1900- 1920s
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Vintage 1910s French Louis XV Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

8 x Vondel Coffee Table/Bench Handcrafted in Honed Bianco Carrara Marble
By Kevin Frankental
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A design somewhere between design and art, the Vondel coffee table in honed Bianco Carrara marble
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2010s African Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble

Coffee Table/Bench Flint Model by Nicola Malachin for Serafini Marmi, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
Low table model Flint designed by Nicola Malachin and produced by Serafini Marmi in 2021. The top
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Style Mid Century Walnut Coffee Tabl
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Merton Gershun For American of Martinsville style mid century walnut coffee table bench This
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Wooden Teak Primitive Naga Coffee Table Bench in a Wabi Sabi Style, India
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare wooden "Naga" coffee table or bench in solid teak produced in India around 30-40 years ago
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Late 20th Century Indian Folk Art Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Pair of Custom Vondel Coffee Table/Bench Handcrafted in Rosso Levanto Marble V2
By Kevin Frankental
Located in Amsterdam, NL
, seamlessly transitioning between its roles as both a coffee table and a bench. This duality of purpose adds a
Category

2010s African Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

1 of 2 New Ralph Lauren Hollywood Black Leather Cocktail Coffee Table Bench
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
each Hollywood woven black leather cocktail coffee tables or bench stools This listing is for one
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Early T Angle Walnut Coffee Table / Bench by Florence Knoll # 332 for Knoll (A)
By Florence Knoll
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very early and rare segmented topped walnut coffee table or bench with satin black T angled metal
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Iroko Wood Senufo Coffee Table or Side Table
Located in New York, NY
source the best. This coffee table, bench or side table was sourced in the spirit of wabi-sabi, a
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Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Mid-Century Modern Long Low Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Coffee Table or Bench
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome extra-long and low Mid-Century Modern coffee table or stretcher bench designed by Milo
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Wicker Bench Ottoman Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
A well-made natural wicker bench (ottoman, cocktail/coffee table) with braided edge, in the style
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Benches

Materials

Wicker

Modern Bench, Coffee Table, Ottoman
Located in Miami, FL
Modern Bench / Table upholstered in a beautiful high quality fabric. Matching stools available
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2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric

Rustic Bench or Coffee Table
Located in Houston, TX
Rustic oak bench with fabulous patina on 4 legs. Great bench or coffee table. Also called a pig
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Antique 19th Century English Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Finn Juhl Bench / Coffee Table
By Finn Juhl
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Finn Juhl for Bovirke, Denmark, 1952 . A bench or coffee table with stunning teak top , wood and
Category

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

Oak Pig Bench Coffee Table
Located in Baltimore, MD
A superb oak pig bench coffee table standing on four sturdy, splayed, hand-hewn legs, which are
Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Country 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 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 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, 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 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.
  • 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 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 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 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.