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18th Century Chinese Elmwood Bench or Coffee Table
Located in Kastrup, DK
18th century Chinese elmwood bench (or can be used as a coffee table). From Shanxi Province, China
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Antique Late 18th Century Asian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Rare Mid-Century Modern Slat Bench Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning large-scale vintage coffee table measures over eight feet long and features an
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Slat Bench Coffee Table
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a vintage Mid-Century Modern walnut slat bench coffee table. It is in good condition
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Unique Mid-Century Modern Slat Bench Coffee Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in Brooklyn, NY
rosewood finish throughout. Sturdy and perfect for use as occasional seating or as a coffee table. Please
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Elegant Mid Century Modernist Coffee Table/ Slat Bench
By Mel Smilow
Located in Buffalo, NY
Elegant mid century modernist coffee table/ slat bench..,, simple, sleek design, wonderful quality
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Danish Modern Walnut Slat Bench Coffee Table
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a Mid-Century Modern walnut slat bench coffee table. It has a nice look and simple lines
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Chrome Bench Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Super chic chrome slatted bench or coffee table in sleek Mid-Century designer form.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

John Stuart Large Six Legged Bench or Coffee Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern six legged coffee table or bench by John Stuart.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Rosewood Coffee Table or Bench by Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in Denton, TX
Stunning Greek key design of rosewood and mahogany.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood

Antique Nupe Bed or Coffee Table or Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carved from one piece of wood, this early 20th century child's bed can be used as a coffee table or
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Black Senufo Iroko Wood Coffee Table or Bench
Located in New York, NY
Antique coffee table or bench hand carved by the Senufo tribes from a single block of iroko wood
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Vintage 1950s African Tribal Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table or Wide Seat Bench
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
, looks to once have been a door by looking at the underside. Repurposed into a coffee table or bench
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20th Century Benches

Materials

Wood, Elm

Chinese Hardwood Bench Coffee Table with Raffia Seat
Located in Rio Vista, CA
coffee table or low table. Features a thick carved frame with a floating top panel and humpback
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20th Century Chinese Ming Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Raffia, Rope, Hardwood

Stunning Mid Century 3 Rosewood Parsons Bench Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century rosewood parsons bench or coffee table. Stunning grain! Adjustable leveling feet
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wood, Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Slat Bench Coffee Table
Located in Wilmington, DE
What a find. Offered is a vintage Mid-Century Modern walnut bench/coffee table. Features wood slat
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

Stoneware Bench or Coffee Table by Maarten Stuer, 2021
By Maarten Stuer
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A stoneware bench or coffee table by Maarten Stuer with kaolin engobe decoration. This piece can
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Benches

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Ceramic

Antique Single Hard-Wood Plank Coffee Table or Bench
Located in Sheffield, MA
The antique bench coffee table is made of a single hard-wood plank and wrought iron legs and
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20th Century Unknown Industrial Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

Rare Antique African Senufo Coffee Table or Bench
Located in New York, NY
Rare antique coffee table or bench hand carved by the Senufo tribes from a single block of wood
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Antique Early 1900s African Tribal Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Chrome Bench / Coffee Table by Design Institute of America
By Design Institute America
Located in Kansas City, MO
All chrome bench / coffee table by Design Institute of America (DIA). Often misattributed to Milo
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Chrome

Andrianna Shamaris Iroko Wood African Bench or Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Antique bench or coffee table carved from a single piece of iroko wood, native to the west coast of
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Antique Early 1900s Primitive Benches

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Senufo Bench or Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Antique bench or coffee table hand carved by the Senufo tribes from a single block of iroko wood
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2010s Tribal Benches

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

George Nelson Slat Bench Coffee Table for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A platform slat bench or coffee table with a premavera toned wood top and satin black legs. A
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Antique African Senufo Iroko Wood Bench or Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Antique bench or coffee table hand carved by the Senufo tribes from a single block of iroko wood
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Vintage 1950s Tribal Benches

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Antique African Iroko Wood Senufo Bench or Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Antique bench or coffee table hand carved by the Senufo tribes from a single block of iroko wood
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Vintage 1950s African Tribal Benches

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Senufo Coffee Table or Bench
Located in New York, NY
Antique coffee table or bench hand carved by the Senufo tribes from a single block of iroko wood
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Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Benches

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Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Elm Wood Wide Seat Bench or Coffee Table
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
, use as as a table behind a sofa, stool, coffee table, they are great for any space. Each piece is
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20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Elm

Elm Wood Wide Seat Bench or Coffee Table
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
, use as a table behind a sofa, stool, coffee table, they are great for any space. Each piece is truly
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20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Elm

Elm Wood Wide Seat Bench or Coffee Table
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
, use as as a table behind a sofa, stool, coffee table, they are great for any space. Each piece is
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20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Elm

Vintage George Nelson Style Slat Bench Coffee Table
By George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage George Nelson style slat bench. Beautiful patina. Structurally sturdy. Unsigned. Not sold
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Midcentury Danish Modern Bench or Coffee Table Torbjorn Afdal
By Torbjørn Afdal, Mellemstrands Trevareindustri, Bruksbo
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A long and minimalistic design by Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo Norway. This "Korbo" bench is made of
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Wood

Rare Mel Smilow Slat Bench or Coffee Table
By Mel Smilow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Mel Smilow slat bench in walnut. Beautifully executed atop sculpturally tapered legs. In
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Teak Wood Coffee Table or Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
table or bench was handmade in the spirit of Wabi-Sabi, a Japanese philosophy that beauty can be found
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Vintage 1960s Rustic Benches

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Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Bench, coffee table in mahogany by Campo Graffi
By Franco Campo Carlo Graffi
Located in Catania, IT
Bench, coffee table in mahogany by Campo & Graffi. Product in good condition with wear caused by
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Vintage 1950s European Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Bench, Coffee Table or Daybed
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
bench, coffee table or bed was sourced in the spirit of Wabi Sabi, a Japanese philosophy that beauty can
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Antique Early 1900s African Tribal Benches

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Milo Baughman for DIA Chrome Slat Bench Coffee Table
By Design Institute America, Milo Baughman
Located in Ferndale, MI
Milo Baughman for Design Institute America. Chrome slat bench with chrome legs. Nice condition. Top
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Chrome

Brass Clad Coffee Table Or Bench By R. Dubarry
By Rodolfo Dubarry, Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Houston, TX
Brass Clad Coffee Table Or Bench By R. Dubarry. Spanish hand hammered riveted brass clad coffee
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table or Wide Seat Bench
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

Pair of Beautiful Rosewood Antique Coffee Tables ‘or Benches’
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a pair of beautiful rosewood coffee tables (or benches, depending upon your needs) from
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Early 20th Century Indian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Rosewood

Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table or Wide Seat Bench
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Vintage Antique Elm wood coffee table or wide seat bench with beautiful antique weathered patina
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20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Elm

Swedish Mid-Century Modern Teak Coffee Table or Bench
Located in Atlanta, GA
Very handsome and very versatile coffee table that doubles as a sturdy bench.
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20th Century Swedish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Teak

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Slat Bench or Coffee Table
Located in Doylestown, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern slat coffee table or bench. Beautiful craftsmanship. Marked "Yugoslavia
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Vintage 1960s Serbian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table or Wide Seat Bench
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
are solid and sturdy ready for daily use, use as a coffee table or entry bench. Each piece is truly
Category

20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Elm

Midcentury Peter Løvig Nielsen Teak Lattice Bench / Coffee Table
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful slat lattice work bench or coffee table By Peter Loving Nielsen. Wonderful proportions
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass, Steel

Harry Bertoia for Knoll International 400R Coffee Table or Bench
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Harry Bertoia for Knoll International, coffee table or bench '400R', beech, metal, United States
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Metal

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

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Oak

Mid Century Two-Tier Studio Slat Bench Coffee Table
Located in San Jose, CA
American Studio Craft slat bench coffee table in walnut. This unique piece has a low black laminate
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Laminate, Walnut

Antique American Primitive Cobbler s Bench Pine Wood Coffee Table Work Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Primitive Cobbler's Bench Pine Wood Coffee Table Work Table. Item signed to
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Vintage 1940s North American Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Pine

George Nelson Style Low Slat Wood Bench Coffee Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Sleek Mid-Century Modern low slat wood bench coffee table featuring a delicate slat wood top made
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Pacific Green Palmwood Isle D palm Slatted Bench Coffee Table
By Pacific Green
Located in Las Vegas, NV
a bench. Constructed out of gorgeous Palmwood® and steel. This is the epitome of coffee tables and
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20th Century Benches

Mid-Century Danish Modern Walnut Slat Bench Coffee Table
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a Mid-Century Modern walnut slat bench coffee table. It is in excellent condition, has
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

Mid Century Slat Bench Coffee Table Made in Yugoslavia
By George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
Iconic slat bench coffee table, made in Yugoslavia. This examples solid maple, unusual to see this
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Mid-20th Century Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Maple

Klismos Bench or Coffee Table with Rope Seat, circa 1960s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Peabody, MA
Klismos style bench form coffee table in a particularly large size, 42.5" x 24.5", walnut legs and
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Rope, Walnut

Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Minimalist Coffee Table or Bench
Located in New York, NY
Antique coffee table or bench hand carved from a single block of wood, native to the west coast of
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Vintage 1950s African Tribal Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Iroko Wood African Bench or Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Antique bench or coffee table hand carved by the Senufo tribes from a single piece of iroko wood
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Vintage 1950s Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Iroko Wood African Bench or Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Antique bench or coffee table hand carved by the Senufo tribes from a single piece of iroko wood
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Vintage 1950s Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Iroko Wood African Bench or Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Antique bench or coffee table hand carved by the Senufo tribes from a single piece of iroko wood
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2010s Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Antique African Iroko Wood Senufo Coffee Table or Bench
Located in New York, NY
Antique bench or coffee table hand carved by the Senufo tribes from a single block of iroko wood
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Vintage 1950s African Tribal Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

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Coffee Table Benches For Sale on 1stDibs

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

How Much are Coffee Table Benches?

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

Finding the Right Coffee And Cocktail Tables for You

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Questions About Coffee Table Benches
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A coffee table should generally be two-thirds as long as the sofa it stands in front of and around the same height as the sofa’s seat cushions.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Yes, a coffee table can be too low. Most experts recommend choosing a coffee table that is around one to two inches lower than the seat height of your sofa or loveseat. You may find it difficult to access items on the tabletop while seated if you choose a shorter table. In addition, an overly low coffee table can make a room feel cramped or unbalanced. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Sometimes, designers intentionally place ultra-low coffee tables in spaces to create a bold contrast in a large room. Feel free to break from convention when choosing a coffee table. What's most important is that the finished result appeals to you and allows you to enjoy your seating area to the fullest. Shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    No one knows for sure who invented the coffee table. The earliest examples of the occasional table can be traced back to Victorian-era Britain. At that time, makers like William Watt and Collinson and Lock were producing coffee tables in large quantities.

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

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  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    How long a bench for a dining table should be depends on the length of the table. Generally, a dining bench should be equal in length, or 1 or 2 inches shorter, than the length of the side of the dining table where you intend to place it. For example, if your rectangular dining table is 60 inches long, benches that are 58 to 60 inches long would work well. Shop a wide range of dining room furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 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 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Whether glass coffee tables are durable depends on the craftsmanship and the materials. Generally, tables with tempered glass are less likely to shatter and break. How well you care for a coffee table will also impact its life span. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of glass coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    How big a coffee table for a sectional should be depends on the dimensions of the sectional. For a balanced look, a coffee table should be roughly two-thirds of the length of the sofa portion of a sofa and chaise sectional. If you have an L-shaped sofa, the coffee table should be around two-thirds of the length of each arm. Find a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To date a Lane coffee table, look for the serial number on the underside of the piece. On most Lane coffee tables, reading the number from right to left will tell you the date that the table was manufactured. For example, a serial number that says 852140 would have been produced on April 12, 1958. Founded in Virginia in the early 20th century, Lane is largely known for its cedar chests and innovative mid-century modern designs. Find a variety of Lane coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To authenticate your Noguchi coffee table, there are three different marks to look for. Isamu Noguchi’s signature will be on the edge of the table and on a medallion under the base. Even under the medallion, you will find Noguchi’s initials. Shop a collection of properly vetted Noguchi pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To stack books on a coffee table, place the largest one on the bottom with the spine facing the focal piece of furniture, usually the sofa. Then, add the next largest, lining up the inner edges so that the spines create a stepped effect. Continue adding books to complete the stack and top it off with a decorative object if you wish. Shop a variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, a coffee table should generally be lower than a couch. However, the top of the table should only be slightly lower than the couch to maintain a balanced look. A good rule of thumb is to choose a table no more than one inch shorter than your sofa's seat height. Explore a large collection of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    The average height of a coffee table is around 16 to 18 inches. Designers typically choose this height to create a balance between coffee tables and sofas. The average seat height of sofas is 17 to 18 inches, and experts typically recommend that coffee tables be no more than 1 inch shorter than sofa-seat height. Explore a diverse assortment of coffee tables on 1stDibs.