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Chinese Early 20th Century Low Kang Coffee Table with Woven Rattan Top
Located in Yonkers, NY
a touch of simple elegance to any living room or covered patio, used as a coffee table or bench.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Milo Baughman for Glenn of California Dowel Bench
By Milo Baughman
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s California modern bench or coffee table designed by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California
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Vintage 1950s American Benches

Materials

Walnut

Gerhard Berg Mid-Century Modern Teak Slat Bench
By P.I. Langlos Fabrikker AS Stranda
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
with a cushion as shown and could also be used as a fantastic low coffee table. This bench is in
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Teak

Brutalist Round Coffee Table in Red Oak Wood Veneer, Podio by NONO
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
for use as a coffee table or as a bench for sitting. Crafted by hand, the veneer wood used in this
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Plywood

Harry Bertoia for Knoll Slat Bench
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic Knoll bench with slat wood seating and metal "Y" legs. Makes a great bedroom bench or
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Mid-Century Modern Expanding Slat Bench
By George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid-Century Modern expanding slat bench, Classic modernist design, tables retains original finish
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

George Nelson for Herman Miller Solid Black Walnut and Iron Coffee Table, 1960s
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Vintage George Nelson for Herman Miller 5150 Coffee Table, Bedroom Bench. Rectangular Steel
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel

Exceptional Oak Wabi-Sabi Rustic Coffee Table Made from a Single Antique Board
Located in Jesteburg, DE
solid and minimalist oak cubes as legs, size: 27 x 27 cm, 19 x 19 cm A perfect coffee table or bench
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2010s Italian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

Rustic Modern Low Bench or Low Console
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ebony color. Beautiful patina, modern lines. Great low coffee table or console or bench.
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Antique 19th Century Guatemalan Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Long Mid-Century Modern Walnut Slat Bench
By George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
-Century style makes this bench the perfect piece for occasional seating or as a unique sofa area coffee
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Clean Lined Walnut and Iron Slat Bench by Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Atlanta, GA
can be used as a bench or coffee table.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Iron

A Leather and Wrought Iron Bench ca 1950 s
By Swift and Monell
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A black wrought iron bench (or coffee table) with vintage leather straps. Great patina and
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid-Century George Nelson Slat Bench for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Miller. Perfect for use as bench or coffee table. (Please confirm item location NY or NJ with dealer).
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

George Nelson for Herman Miller Slatted Bench Maple Blonde
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
coffee table or bench. Blonde bench top with Black Lacquer legs. Good conditioning all Original. Labeled
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Maple, Lacquer

Clean Lined Walnut Bench by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Atlanta, GA
is a versatile size and can be used as a coffee table or bench. Beautiful graining to the walnut top
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

Vintage George Nelson Platform Slat Bench for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in San Jose, CA
function as a living room coffee table, entryway or bedroom seating bench. Constructed of contrasting solid
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Maple

Primitive Pine Cobbler s Bench, England, circa 1790
Located in Culver City, CA
Primitive Cobbler's bench, England, circa 1790. Well worn pine bench constructed by hand. Unique
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Antique 1790s English Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Pine

Primitive and Gorgeous Painted Reclaimed Wood Bench
Located in Hopewell, NJ
One of a kind rustic coffee table made from reclaimed wood with original paint in eye popping
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Vintage 1950s American Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Pine

French Rustic Early 20th C. Wooden Industrial Bench
Located in Buchanan, NY
Unusual Industrial bench or coffee table. The wood has a rich natural patina with aged with metal
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Vintage 1910s French Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

George Nelson for Herman Miller Slat Bench
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
George Nelson for Herman Miller 60" slat bench. In good condition.
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Ash

Black Lacquer Tray on Bench Made Stand
Located in Charleston, SC
Black lacquer tray on bench made stand. Faux bamboo accents on stand.
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20th Century English Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Paper

Classic George Nelson Slat Bench, circa 1950s
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic George Nelson slat bench-8 ft long. Finished in black with original label.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Birch

Bench and Three Stools by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Dallas, TX
A slatted maple bench with three rush stools designed to store underneath by Arthur Umanoff for
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Vintage 1950s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Ebonized Teak Bench with "Cat s Tongue" Pattern
By Brendan Bass
Located in Dallas, TX
Ebonized teak bench with "cat's tongue" pattern. Piece from the Le Monde collection. Exclusive
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Teak

Edward Wormley for Dunbar "Long John" Bench
By Edward Wormley
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic Edward Wormley for Dunbar "Long John" bench in sap walnut. Features a pull put drawer and
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Handwoven Malawi Cane Bench in Open Weave
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Center your common space around this functional, meticulously detailed bench. Its combination of
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21st Century and Contemporary Malawian International Style Coffee and Co...

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Cane, Rattan, Wood

Danish Midcentury Krobo Bench in Rosewood by Torbjørn Afdal for Mellemstrands
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern rosewood short 48" version "Krobo" bench or coffee table.
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20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Rosewood

Mid Century George Nelson Herman Miller Long Slatted Bench Black Lacquer
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
coffee table or bench. Good vintage condition was original Black Lacquer may have been repainted at one
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Maple, Lacquer

Very Long Slatted Ash Bench by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This is a great original example of the multi purpose bench, coffee table, end of bed table by
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Steel

Early 20th Century African Weathered Wooden Bench Bed
Located in Wainscott, NY
Early 20th century African weathered wooden bench/table. Measurements: 62 in. W x 24.75 in. D
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20th Century Tanzanian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Long-John Bench by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
Long-John Bench designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Solid walnut top with wood hairpin legs.
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

Paul Mccobb Planner Group Stained Maple Bench with Cabinet
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
coffee table. As configured, works well as an entryway / foyer / boudoir bench with adequate cabinet
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Maple

Classic Platform Slat Bench by George Nelson for Herman Miller, circa 1950s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Peabody, MA
Iconic platform slat bench or coffee table by George Nelson for Herman Miller, early ca. 1950s
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Vintage 1950s American Benches

Materials

Maple, Wood

Organic Free Form Edge Slab Bench Style Phillip Lloyd Powell
By George Nakashima
Located in New York, NY
Organic free-form edge slab bench or coffee table. Solid wood. Style Phillip Lloyd Powell, bench
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Vintage 1960s Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Iconic George Nelson #4691 Vintage Slat Bench for Herman Miller Uncommon 68"
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in St. Louis, MO
seen. The Nelson bench is solid and ready to be used-coffee table or bench, remains very versatile
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Maple

Mid-Century Long John Bench by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
occasional bench seating or as a coffee table. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ).
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Mid-Century Chrome and Lucite Slat Bench by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Sturdy and stylish, this piece makes an impressive centre coffee table or sturdy bench for occasional
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Chrome

Old African Nupe Tribe Bed/Bench/Low Console
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand carved out of one piece of wood with conical legs and a rounded rectangular top. From the Nupe tribe of Northern Nigeria. Rich brown patina. A piece has been nicked off the side...
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20th Century Nigerian Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo Norway "Korbo" Bench in Rosewood
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rosewood bench designed by Torbjo¨rn Afdal for Bruksbo Møbler, Norway. This piece has been
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Bench in Solid Wood and Wrought Iron, France, 1950
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This bench is in solid wood, and wrought iron. It has been made in France in the 1950s. It is very
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Børge Mogensen Set Benches Model 5273 in Natural Oak and Wicker for Fredericia
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Elegant pair of benches or coffee tables (Model 5273) designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Cane, Oak

Shave Bench, Hand-Sculpted and Signed by Cedric Breisacher
By Cedric Breisacher
Located in Geneve, CH
Shave bench Hand-sculpted and signed by Cedric Breisacher Dimension: L 180 x l 80 x H 35 Solid
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2010s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Mid Century Edward Wormley Long John Bench with Drawer by Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A well grained solid mahogany coffee table with matching wooden hairpin legs and a pull-out drawer
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Louis XVI Style Upholstered High Bench Ottoman with Antique Linen
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Antique Louis XVI style upholstered high bench ottoman with antique linen Beautiful frame painted
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20th Century European Louis XVI Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Linen, Wood

Yngvar Sandström Tokyo Bench in Solid Oak for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1960s
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Yngvar Sandström
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
“Tokyo” bench from Triva serie designed by Yngvar Sandström. Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet at
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

Mid-Century Rustic Tree Slab Bench in the Style of Phillip Lloyd Powell
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mid-Century Modern free edge coffee table features large slab sled legs and a unique free-form
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Oak Butcher s Table / Farmtable, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
thick. The legs are shortened to the ideal height for a coffee table or bench. When the table was made
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Vintage 1930s Hungarian Industrial Benches

Materials

Oak

18th Century Walnut Monks Table
Located in Stockton, NJ
18th century walnut monks table. Heavy and thick construction. Wonderful as a coffee table or hall
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Antique 18th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Chinese Reclaimed Elm Waterfall Table
Located in Chicago, IL
low table adds incredible texture to modern interiors as a coffee table or bench.
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail...

Materials

Elm

17th c. Rustic Oak Low Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
central stretcher and two end stretchers. Very sturdy and substantial. Can be used as a coffee table
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Antique Late 17th Century English Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Grey Slate Narrow and Low Coffeetable made of Antique Slate Slabs
Located in Baambrugge, NL
, rustic charm. This low and narrow piece varsatile and can  be used as a coffee table, decorative bench
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2010s Dutch Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Slate

Antique African Iroko Wood Senufo Bed
Located in New York, NY
. Originally used as a bed that can also be used as a bench or a coffee table. This antique chaise, bench or
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Vintage 1950s African Tribal Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Oak Pig Bench Butcher s Block Coffee Table, Dated 1954
Located in Baltimore, MD
The massive top of this outstanding pig bench is a single slab of oak nearly six feet long and over
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Country Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Oak

Hand Carved Stone Antiques Garden Coffee Farm Outdoor Indoor Table Bench LA CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
18th century hand carved stone antique garden low coffee Farm table element on simple carved stone
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Antique 18th Century French Farm Tables

Materials

Stone

Vintage Mahogany Studio Sculpture Display Coffee Table
Located in San Jose, CA
American studio made display bench or coffee table, circa 1970s. This piece includes a glass top
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Silver Leaf Bench or Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Silver Leaf Bench or Coffee Table, circa 1950's. It has a very clean-lined Asian form with
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Vintage 1950s American Ottomans and Poufs

Milo Baughman Style Cruciform End Tables, Architectural Modernist Design
By Milo Baughman, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Buffalo, NY
, nightstands, or pushed together to be used as a coffee table or bench. Would surely enhance any modern
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Walnut

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Coffee Table Benches For Sale on 1stDibs

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

How Much are Coffee Table Benches?

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

Finding the Right Coffee And Cocktail Tables for You

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Questions About Coffee Table Benches
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Yes, a coffee table can be too low. Most experts recommend choosing a coffee table that is around one to two inches lower than the seat height of your sofa or loveseat. You may find it difficult to access items on the tabletop while seated if you choose a shorter table. In addition, an overly low coffee table can make a room feel cramped or unbalanced. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Sometimes, designers intentionally place ultra-low coffee tables in spaces to create a bold contrast in a large room. Feel free to break from convention when choosing a coffee table. What's most important is that the finished result appeals to you and allows you to enjoy your seating area to the fullest. Shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    No one knows for sure who invented the coffee table. The earliest examples of the occasional table can be traced back to Victorian-era Britain. At that time, makers like William Watt and Collinson and Lock were producing coffee tables in large quantities.

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

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  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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, 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 ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between a center table and a coffee table is usually size. Center tables tend to be larger-sized accent tables placed in the center of seating areas. On the other hand, coffee tables are smaller tables usually positioned in front of sofas and loveseats. On 1stDibs, find a variety of center tables and coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.

    The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.

    Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa, and its depth will match the seating. These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables, but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a coffee table and a console table is in the design. A coffee table is a low table that comes in many shapes, such as surfaces that are rectangles, squares, ovals or circles. Console tables are taller and usually have elongated shapes, such as ovals, rectangles or semicircles. Placement is another differentiator between the two types of tables. Coffee tables usually go in front of sofas and loveseats, while console tables may be placed behind a sofa or loveseat or along a wall. Find a large collection of coffee tables and console tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    Tray top coffee tables are coffee tables with long, flat rectangular surfaces that are supported by an x-frame base. Low tables that were initially used as tea or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. After coffee drinking and “coffee breaks” became popular, it didn’t take long for coffee and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary tray top coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To style an oval coffee table, create balance with opposites. Choose a sofa and accent chairs with a boxier shape for a striking contrast. Place a rectangular tray in the center and use it to display decorative accents or to store remotes and coasters. Another approach to decorating an oval table is to use decorative accents at different heights. Think of a tall vase placed next to a low bowl and a small sculpture positioned on top of two stacked coffee table books. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oval coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Styling a Noguchi coffee table really depends on the space you’re placing it in. The possibilities are far-reaching, so consider the colors and coordination of the other furniture and fixtures around the table. Noguchi tables look beautiful on their own or styled with flowers, books or pottery. Shop a selection of Isamu Noguchi pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Coffee tables became popular in the 1920s and ’30s. Pieces from this time period often show off the characteristics of Art Deco design, such as metal accents, mirrored finishes and the use of exotic woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Coffee tables first came into use during the Victorian era, largely in response to the rise of coffee houses in London. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    There isn't really a standard size of a coffee table. Manufacturers produce coffee tables in a range of sizes and shapes. However, many rectangular tables are around 45 to 48 inches in length by 25 to 28 inches in width. Heights typically range from 16 to 18 inches. Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    How big a coffee table for a sectional should be depends on the dimensions of the sectional. For a balanced look, a coffee table should be roughly two-thirds of the length of the sofa portion of a sofa and chaise sectional. If you have an L-shaped sofa, the coffee table should be around two-thirds of the length of each arm. Find a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To authenticate your Noguchi coffee table, there are three different marks to look for. Isamu Noguchi’s signature will be on the edge of the table and on a medallion under the base. Even under the medallion, you will find Noguchi’s initials. Shop a collection of properly vetted Noguchi pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.