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Pierre Chapo Coffee Table
T08
in Solid Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, coffee table or bench, model 'T08', solid elm, France, circa 1965.
A rectangular
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
Corrado Corradi Dell
acqua Pair of Wooden Bench-Tables, Unique Pieces circa 1970
By Corrado Corradi Dell
acqua
Located in Milan, IT
. The pieces have been realized for a private commission in Milan. The benches or coffee tables have
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Italian Coffee Table by Elzio Longhi for Elam Italia
By Longhi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century coffee table or bench handmade dovetail joint.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
French Coffee Table in Oak Parquet and Silver Leaf
Located in Atlanta, GA
versatile size and can be used as a coffee table or bench.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Wood
Small Side Table in Travertine Vintage Bench Design Mangioratti Style
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Side table composed of 5 elements in travertine with a smoked glass on the top.
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Refinished George Nelson Style Slatted Wood Bench or Table, circa 1960
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This lovely Mid-Century Modern slatted wood bench which can also double as a coffee table or low
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
"Visingso" Bench by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in San Francisco, CA
Visingso bench by Carl Malmsten
A bench or coffee table in pine by Carl Malmsten called the
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Pine
Edward J. Wormley "Long John" Coffee Table for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern “Long John” bench or coffee table designed by American furniture designer
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Bentwood
Large Ebonized Mahogany Slat Bench
Located in Denton, TX
Six foot long and very solid Mahogany bench / coffee table with original black finish nicely worn
Category
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Mahogany
Thick Mid-Century Modern Lucite and Wood Bench or Cocktail Table
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Thick Mid-Century Modern Lucite and wood bench or cocktail table
Complimentary front door
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lucite, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Bench Cocktail Table Design Institute of America
By Design Institute America
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant nickel chrome slatted cocktail table and or bench. 5ft long by 16.5 wide
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Slatted Cocktail Table Bench Style George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous slatted cocktail table and or low bench, possibly at the foot of the bed. Wood looks to be
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Børge Mogensen, Coffee Table Model 272 for Fredericia Stolefabrik
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Munster, NRW
Stunning coffee table, or bench, Model 272, designed by Danish architect Børge Mogensen for
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cane, Oak
Stylized Bronze and Iron Bench/ Table Attributed to Oscar Bruno Bach
By Oscar Bruno Bach
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stylized Bronze and Iron Bench/ Table attributed to Oscar Bruno Bach. Classic design, Quality
Category
Vintage 1920s American Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze, Iron
1960s Long Oak Bench Side Table in the Style of Hille Interplan
By Hille
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
style Hille Interplan. Can be used as side or coffee table or bench. In good vintage condition
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Wabi-Sabi Teak Wood Bench
Located in New York, NY
Antique single slab teak wood bench or coffee table with beautiful patina and added butterfly
Category
Vintage 1950s Organic Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Wabi-Sabi Teak Wood Bench
Located in New York, NY
Antique single slab teak wood bench or coffee table with beautiful patina and added butterfly
Category
Antique Early 1900s Indonesian Primitive Benches
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Wabi Sabi Teak Wood Bench
Located in New York, NY
Antique single slab bench or coffee table with beautiful patina and added butterfly detail. Can
Category
Antique Early 1900s Primitive Benches
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Classic Modernist Long John Table or Bench by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic modernist long John table or bench by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, made out of solid walnut
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut, Plywood
Dominique Attr. Deco Walnut Table Bench Modernist 1930 Mid Century France
By Dominique
Located in New York, NY
Dominique Attributed Deco Walnut Bench or Table Modernist 1930 Mid Century France
Dimensions
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Rosewood Bruksbo Torbjorn Afdal
Korbo
Bench
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in San Jose, CA
Torbjorn Afdal 'Korbo' bench or coffee table for Bruksbo made in Norway. This piece displays
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Rosewood
Restored George Nelson Style Expandable Slatted Wood Bench or Table, circa 1960
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This lovely Mid-Century Modern expandable slatted wood bench (which can also double as a coffee
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Early American Primitive Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 19th century American bench or low table of simple construction with a solid
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Organic Shape Walnut Bench
By George Nakashima
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern organic walnut medium size bench or side table.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
One Mid-Century Modern Solid Mahogany Coffee Table with Shelf
By Brown Saltman
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking solid mahogany slat bench / coffee table , in the style of Brown Saltman, solid and sturdy
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Edward Wormley Dunbar Long John Bench
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Houston, TX
coffee table or as a bench with cushions. nice vintage condition
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Walnut
Harvey Probber Travertine Bench
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
Solid Mahogany table/bench with travertine top designed by Harvey Probber. Fully restored. Can be
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Vintage Live Edge Monkey Pod Bench
Located in San Jose, CA
to use as a custom bench or coffee table.
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Martin Visser Attributed Wenge Slat Bench
By Martin Visser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extra long Martin Visser (attributed) Wenge slat coffee table or bench with study legs. In original
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Wenge
Antique Asian Elmwood Plank Top Table/Bench, Rustic, "One-of-a-Kind"
Located in thousand oaks, CA
"One-of-a-kind" Authentic antique Asian plank top low table/coffee table. Hand-made of solid heavy
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Asian Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Elm
High Rolling Accordion Coffee Table with Substantial Solid Dark Oak Surface
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Extra long, early 20th century, Steel Scissor Trolley Coffee Table with 6+ foot solid Dark Oak top
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Benches
Materials
Steel
‘Krobo’ Teak Bench by Torbjørn Afdal
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rectangular low bench (or coffee table) by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruskbo of Norway, c.1950s. This
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Expandable Slat Bench
By Brown Saltman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
vintage finish, this can be used as a bench, coffee table, or a plant stand. It expands from 56" to 96
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Mahogany
Danish Nine-Foot Axe-Hewn Freeform Low Table / Bench in Elm, 1950s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An incredible Danish cabinetmaker's low table (or even a bench) crafted from a single, axe-formed
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
Rustic Primitive African Nupe Tribe Bed/Coffee Table/Low Console
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nigeria. Completely sturdy and functional. Great as a low console, bench or coffee table.
Category
20th Century Nigerian Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Harry Weese Slat Bench
By Harry Weese
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare slat bench by Harry Weese, horizontal slats with 2 metal uprights.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
$3,990
Custom Gilt Wrought Iron Bench Frame
Located in Sheffield, MA
style of this base is appropriate for coffee table or bench.
Price quoted does not include cushion. We
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Benches
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Refinished George Nelson Style Slatted Wood Benches or Tables, c. 1960
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This lovely pair of Mid-Century Modern slatted wood benches which can also double as a coffee
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Pair of Refinished George Nelson Style Slatted Wood Bench or Table, circa 1960
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This lovely pair of Mid-Century Modern slatted wood benches which can also double as a coffee
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Paul Frankl Lacquered Cork Coffee Table for Johnson Furniture Company, circa1950
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Paul Frank lacquered cork coffee table or bench for Johnson Furniture Company, circa 1950. This
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Cork
Mid-Century Modern Slatted Cocktail Table / Bench in the Manner of George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Mid-Century Modern sculptural cocktail table or bench in the style of George Nelson. Slatted top
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Slat Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic slat bench or table in walnut with tapered legs. Great as a living room table or window
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Long John Bench
By Edward Wormley
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
bentwood mahogany legs and sap walnut top. Desirable green label. Multifunctional as a bench, coffee table
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Midcentury Modern Leather Top with Wood Legs Rectangular Coffee Table, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic Mid-Century Modern leather and wood rectangular coffee table or bench. This wonderful
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
George Nelson for Herman Miller Slatted Bench
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
" long. Slatted coffee table or platform bench. Black top with Black Lacquer legs. Good condition with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Lacquer
Kaspar Hamacher Small Black and White Bench
By Kaspar Hamacher
Located in San Francisco, CA
A medium size solid beechwood bench or coffee table with a blackened finish and natural wood top
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Organic Modern Benches
Materials
Beech
Slat Bench by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Atlanta, GA
Slat bench or coffee table, designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, American, circa 1970s. The wood
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Chrome
John Keal Slatted Bench for Brown Saltman
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A low, slatted bench or coffee table designed by John Keal and produced by Brown Saltman of
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Birch, Walnut
18th Century Primitive Chestnut Bench
Located in Round Top, TX
A wonderful Spanish 18th century side table - coffee table constructed from a solid board of
Category
Antique 18th Century Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chestnut
Hugh Acton Free-Edge Bench
By Hugh Acton
Located in Chicago, IL
Hugh Acton Free-Edge bench, Variation of Acton’s slat bench featuring a free-edge walnut plank with
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Roland Wilhelmsson Bench in Solid Pine, 1970s
By Roland Wilhelmsson
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Scandinavian midcentury modern bench or coffee table in solid pine by Roland Wilhelmsson, Sweden
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Pine
Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Teak Wood Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
.
This bench or coffee table was sourced in the spirit of wabi-sabi, a Japanese philosophy that beauty
Category
Vintage 1950s Primitive Benches
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Large American Modern Bench in Mahogany
By George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This mid century Nelson style bench is in excellent condition. Bench can be used as a coffee table
Category
Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Milo Baughman Walnut Dowel Bench
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern bench designed by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California in walnut. This piece
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Sergio Rodrigues Rosewood Eleh Bench
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
Sergio Rodrigues Eleh bench from the Arcos series
circa 1965.
Provenance: Former Governor John
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Spanish Mid-19th Century Rustic Bench
Located in Round Top, TX
A very charming mid-19th century rustic bench - coffee table in chestnut from the Catalan region of
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chestnut
Provincial Chinese Courtyard Bench, c. 1880
Located in Chicago, IL
stretchers. Set beneath a grand window or beside a sofa as a rustic coffee table, the low bench adds
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
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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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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. - 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 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.
- 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 30, 2024There 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.
- What is a tray top coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021Tray 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, 2023To 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, 2022Styling 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, 2024Coffee 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.
- 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.
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Poul Kjaerholm Bench
Drexel Declaration Bench
Harp Bench
Tile Bench
Chinese Garden Bench
Yugoslavia Slat Bench
Evan Bush
Expanding Wood Slat Table
Eye Table Finn Juhl
Faux Goatskin Coffee Table
Faux Horn Coffee Table
Fiam Ponte
Finn Juhl Bo 101
Flat File Cabinet Coffee Table