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Midcentury Long, Low and Heavy Scandinavian Bench or Coffee Table, circa 1960s
Located in London, Fitzrovia
183cm (72inches) long Scandinavian midcentury teak bench or coffee table. This model is heavy
Category
20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Teak
Christian Liaigre Pirogue Wood Bench / Coffee Table for Holly Hunt, 1990
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Chicago, IL
Christian Liaigre Pirogue wood bench/coffee table for Holly Hunt, 1990.
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Vladimir Kagan, Rare Long Bench or Coffee Table, Walnut, Grosfeld House, 1950s
By Vladimir Kagan, Grosfeld House
Located in High Point, NC
A rare long bench or cocktail / coffee table. Designed by Vladimir Kagan and produced by Grosfeld
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Cassina "Sinbad" Italian Wood Coffee Table or Bench, 1981
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Sacile, PN
"Sinbad" wood coffee table or bench designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina 1981.
The table has a
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Aat Van Apeldoorn Pine Slat Wood Bench or Coffee Table, 1960
By Houtwerk Hattem
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid pinewood low bench or coffee table. Long and low and stealth. Good original condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
Vittorio Valabrega, Bench or Coffee Table, Carved Oak, Turin, Italy, circa 1940
By Vittorio Valabrega
Located in High Point, NC
A bench or coffee or cocktail table, designed by Vittorio Valabrega, produced by his firm
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Walnut
Large California Modern Bench or Coffee Table Designed by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Berlin, DE
California modern bench or coffee table, designed by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California, circa
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut, Wood
Vintage George Nelson Platform Slat Bench or Coffee Table for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A vintage wooden Nelson platform slat bench or coffee table with satin black legs, perfect for that
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Vintage John Keal Expandable Slat Bench Coffee Table for Brown Saltman
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in San Jose, CA
living room coffee table, entryway or bedroom seating bench.
Extends up to 98" long.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Low Slung Coffee Table or Bench by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Low slung coffee table or bench, designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, American, circa
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut, Cane
Mid-Century Modern Treliça Bench/ Coffee Table by Joaquim Tenreiro Brazil, 1950s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Treliça bench/ coffee table by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1950s.
The Treliça
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Coffee Table or Bench, Refinished
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern coffee table or bench
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Birch, Lacquer
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Coffee Table or Bench, Refinished
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern coffee table or bench
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Birch, Lacquer
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Coffee Table or Bench, Refinished
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern coffee table or bench
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Birch, Lacquer
19th Century Specimen Marble Bench or Coffee Table, Philadelphia History Museum
Located in Essex, MA
its original patinated bronzed coloring
--Thickness of top is 3"
--Use a a large coffee table or as
Category
Antique 19th Century American Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Terrazzo and Walnut Harvey Probber Style Coffee Table or Bench, c. 1960
By Harvey Probber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stylish Mid-Century Modern Terrazzo and Walnut coffee table or bench in the style of Harvey
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Terrazzo, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Two-Tier Live Edge Coffee Table or Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful vintage modern live edge coffee table with tree slab top and lower tier. Unique design
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Extendable Slatted Wood Bench or Coffee Table by Maruni, 1950s Hiroshima Japan
By Maruni
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An incredibly beautiful fully restored slatted wood bench (or coffee table) by Maruni, made in the
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Iroko Wood 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
Category
Vintage 1950s African Tribal Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris 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
Category
Vintage 1950s African Tribal Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris 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
Category
Vintage 1950s African Tribal Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris 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
Category
Vintage 1950s African Tribal Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
George Nelson Style Mid-Century Modern Beechwood Slat Bench Coffee Table
By George Nelson, John Keal
Located in Chattanooga, TN
matched by its charmed. Use this solid wood piece as a bench or a coffee table. It's light-weight and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech
Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Iroko Wood 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
Category
Vintage 1950s Tribal Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Iroko Wood 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
Category
Vintage 1950s African Tribal Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Iroko Wood Senufo Coffee Table or Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Antique coffee table or bench hand carved by the Senufo tribes from a single block of iroko wood
Category
Vintage 1950s Tribal Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
George Nelson Style Mid-Century Modern Beechwood Slat Bench Coffee Table
By George Nelson, John Keal
Located in Chattanooga, TN
. Use this solid beech wood piece as a bench, coffee table or step-up for your pet at the foot of your
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech
Sven Larsson, Solid Pine Bench / Coffee Table, Swedish Modern, Made in 1970s
By Roland Wilhelmsson, Axel Einar Hjorth, Sven Larsson
Located in Odense, DK
Large bench / coffee table in solid pine, crafted by Swedish designer Sven Larsson in 1970s
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Pine
Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Iroko Wood 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
Category
Vintage 1950s Tribal Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Iroko Wood 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
Category
Vintage 1950s Tribal Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Iroko Wood 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
Category
Vintage 1950s Tribal Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Iroko Wood 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
Category
Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Iroko Wood 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
Category
Vintage 1950s Tribal Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Vintage Phyllis Morris Beverly Hills Original Coffee Table and Matching Benches
By Phyllis Morris
Located in Palm Springs, CA
(orig) and slide easily underneath the coffee table. It is a amazing example of the quality and style of
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Extra Long Edward Wormley for Dunbar "Long John" Bench or Coffee Table
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
restored. Bench can also be used as a low cocktail table. Constructed of solid sap walnut, with steam bent
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Walnut
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Rustic Work Bench Coffee Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Northern Swedish work bench coffee table from the early 19th century, 1810 to 1830. The table is
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Low Mahogany
Cane Bench, Coffee Table, 1950
s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Low Slung Cane, bleached Mahogany Bench -Cocktail Table. Featuring
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Mahogany, Cane
Midcentury "Quaderna" Coffee Table or Bench by Superstudio, Italy, circa 1972
By Superstudio
Located in Sacile, PN
Midcentury "Quaderna" coffee table or bench by Superstudio, Italy, circa 1972.
The Quaderna
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Style Barts Organic Teak Wood Coffee Table or Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive single slab coffee table or bench made from a hundred year old reclaimed teak root. We
Category
2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Midcentury Danish Modern Wood
Black Leather Bench, Ottoman or Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A handsome vintage leather strapped bench or table probably from Scandinavia. A very versatile
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Solid Oak Spanish Style Bench or Coffee Table with Iron Stretchers
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This handsome little coffee table has been constructed in the manner of a large Spanish Renaissance
Category
Early 20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Antique Handmade Primitive Rustic Cabin Live Edge Pine Slab Bench Coffee Table
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful antique live edge handmade pine bench. A nice slab with pegged legs. Great for indoor
Category
Early 20th Century Rustic Benches
Materials
Pine
George Nelson
Associates Cane Bench or Coffee Table for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Miami, FL
Rare cane bench model 5291 designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, constructed of black
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
George Nelson Bench and Coffee Table for Herman Miller Modular Sofa, US, 1950s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare original George Nelson bench and coffee table in black leather and two formica tabletops
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Chrome
Bench or Coffee Table by Florence Knoll, Walnut and Black Angle Iron, Stunning
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Kansas City, MO
Florence Knoll architectural bench / coffee table. Three walnut panels on a black angle iron frame
Category
Vintage 1960s Benches
Materials
Iron
Bench or Coffee Table in Teak by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, Italy 1960s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Hellouw, NL
Vintage Bench or Coffee Table in Teak by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, Italy 1960s. It has a
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Teak
Low 6
Coffee Table or Bench in the Manner of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Peabody, MA
Low six foot coffee table or bench in the manner of Milo Baughman. Thickness and proportion of top
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Andrianna Shamaris St. Barts Reclaimed Teak Wood Coffee Table or Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful organic reclaimed teak wood log bench. We sanded the top and sides and restored the inner
Category
2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller George Nelson Style Coffee Cocktail Table Bench
By Herman Miller
Located in Manhasset, NY
bench. Clean and sweet side or coffee cocktail table with a slat top and Formica side serving side.
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb for Planner Group Coffee Table or Bench
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Paul McCobb Planner Group #1544 solid maple 48 inch coffee table or bench in blonde maple
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Maple
Antique Primitive 19th Century Elm Single Plank Top Bench or Coffee Table
Located in Houston, TX
Antique Primitive 19th century elm single plank top bench or coffee table on four legs.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
Early 20th Century Senufo Daybed / Bench/Coffee Table in Bleached Weathered Wood
Located in Wainscott, NY
Early 20th century Senufo daybed
Beautiful patina on the weathered wooden piece coffee table or
Category
Early 20th Century African Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Ship
s Teak Decking with Brass Edges, Converted to Coffee Table or Bench
Located in Nantucket, MA
Phillips designed the piece to use as a coffee table or bench and incorporated old brass textured stair
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Long Slat Walnut Bench Coffee Table by Mel Smilow
By Mel Smilow, Smilow-Thielle
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, long, slatted walnut bench/coffee table with elegant dovetail details and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Angular Coffee Table or Bench in Oxidized Steel and Granite, circa 1987
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Narrow-depth brutalist table that can be used as a bench, cocktail table or coffee table, in acid
Category
Late 20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
1950s Mid Century Modern Michael Taylor for Baker Coffee Table or Bench
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chattanooga, TN
originally designed to be a bench but can also be used as a coffee table.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Long Low Profile Bench / Coffee Table in Rosewood Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful long coffee table or bench designed by Torbjørn Afdal for Burksbo, in rosewood solid
Category
Late 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
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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.
- Is an ottoman a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Typically, 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.
- Can a coffee table be too low?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Yes, a coffee table can be too low. Most experts recommend choosing a coffee table that is around one to two inches lower than the seat height of your sofa or loveseat. You may find it difficult to access items on the tabletop while seated if you choose a shorter table. In addition, an overly low coffee table can make a room feel cramped or unbalanced. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Sometimes, designers intentionally place ultra-low coffee tables in spaces to create a bold contrast in a large room. Feel free to break from convention when choosing a coffee table. What's most important is that the finished result appeals to you and allows you to enjoy your seating area to the fullest. Shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- Who invented the coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024No 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. - Why is it called a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs 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, 2024How 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, 2024Yes, 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, 2024The 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, 2024The 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, 2024The 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 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, 2022While 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.
- Are glass coffee tables durable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether 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, 2024How 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, 2023To 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, 2022To 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, 2023To 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, 2024Yes, 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, 2022Modern 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, 2024The 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.
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Fans of the French film star may be surprised to learn that he had a flair for furniture with sleek lines and disco-era flash.
Uchronia’s Plant Stand Gives Pots a Pretty Perch with All the Trimmings
Like other pieces in the firm’s Candy Box collection, the cheerful limited-edition design showcases French craft.
The Ultimate Guide to Types of Tables for the Home
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Inspired by the Cosmos, Sandra Nunnerley’s Nova Table Has a Futuristic Feel
The designer’s innovative use of an unexpected material gives this console a lift.
This 19th-Century Gilded Desk Displays a Fanciful Kingdom in Marquetry
The stately piece brings both gravitas and whimsy to any work space.
In Guadalajara, These Luscious Side Tables Are Chiseled from Volcanic Rock
Use them as tables or stools, indoors or out.
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