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7 Foot Paul Frankl Cork Table/Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paul Frankl Cork Cocktail Table / Bench for Johnson Furniture 1949. Table is 7 feet in Length
Category

Vintage 1940s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cork, Mahogany

7 Foot Paul Frankl Cork Table/Bench
7 Foot Paul Frankl Cork Table/Bench

7 Foot Paul Frankl Cork Table/Bench

$12,000
Custom Paul Laszlo Bench Table with Provenance
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Custom Paul Laszlo bench like table.Provenance: David O.Selznick
Category

Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Custom Paul Laszlo Bench Table with Provenance
Custom Paul Laszlo Bench Table with Provenance

Custom Paul Laszlo Bench Table with Provenance

$3,900
Industrial Early Century Cast Iron Table/Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Steel industrial table/bench with curved legs and smooth slate top
Category

Early 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Industrial Early Century Cast Iron Table/Bench
Industrial Early Century Cast Iron Table/Bench

Industrial Early Century Cast Iron Table/Bench

$1,800
Paul Marra Greek Key Table or Bench
By Paul Marra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paul Marra Greek Key Table or Bench shown in distressed wood with Driftwood finish. By order.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Paul Marra Greek Key Table or Bench
Paul Marra Greek Key Table or Bench

Paul Marra Greek Key Table or Bench

$3,950
Slat Bench
Located in New York, NY
coffee table. This is the 92 inch model which is no longer in production.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Benches

Materials

Birch

Slat Bench
Slat Bench

Slat Bench

$3,500
Milo Baughman (American 1923-2003) Polished Chrome Bench/Table
Located in TUJUNGA, CA
Polished chrome slatted bench or coffee table. Heavy and sturdy. Designed by Milo Baughman
Category

Vintage 1970s American Benches

Milo Baughman (American 1923-2003) Polished Chrome Bench/Table
Milo Baughman (American 1923-2003) Polished Chrome Bench/Table

Milo Baughman (American 1923-2003) Polished Chrome Bench/Table

$2,400
Vintage Modern Extendable Sliding Walnut Table Bench
Located in Hudson, NY
A vintage 1950s modern walnut bench, with a slat top that slides apart to extend the length of the
Category

Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Vintage Modern Extendable Sliding Walnut Table Bench
Vintage Modern Extendable Sliding Walnut Table Bench

Vintage Modern Extendable Sliding Walnut Table Bench

$1,125
Walnut and Brass Bench Table by Hugh Acton, 1950s
By Hugh Acton
Located in San Diego, CA
Bench or coffee table by Hugh Acton (1925–2018). Walnut slats with sculpted brass legs. USA, 1954
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Walnut and Brass Bench Table by Hugh Acton, 1950s
Walnut and Brass Bench Table by Hugh Acton, 1950s

Walnut and Brass Bench Table by Hugh Acton, 1950s

$3,800
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Long John Table/Bench
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Berkeley, CA
used as a bench or coffee table. Beautiful deep walnut patina.
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Long John Table/Bench
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Long John Table/Bench

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Long John Table/Bench

$2,000
Paul T. Frankl Bleached Cork Table/Bench
Located in Treasure Island, CA
catalog as #5004, "Cocktail Table" , page print-out available with purchase). Stately piece!
Category

Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Paul T. Frankl Bleached Cork Table/Bench
Paul T. Frankl Bleached Cork Table/Bench

Paul T. Frankl Bleached Cork Table/Bench

$4,500
Paul McCobb Planner Group Coffee Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in San Francisco, CA
Planner Group coffee table designed by Paul McCobb which was his most well received furniture line
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Maple

Paul McCobb Planner Group Coffee Table
Paul McCobb Planner Group Coffee Table

Paul McCobb Planner Group Coffee Table

$975
Vladimir Kagan Tile-Top Coffee Table
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Waltham, MA
Rare Vladimir Kagan designed coffee table or bench with ceramic tiles by Lithuanian born artist
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Vladimir Kagan Tile-Top Coffee Table
Vladimir Kagan Tile-Top Coffee Table

Vladimir Kagan Tile-Top Coffee Table

$3,600
Paul McCobb Planner Group Coffee Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in Long Beach, CA
Model 1545 iron and maple coffee table or bench designed by Paul McCobb. This piece is in original
Category

Mid-20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Paul McCobb Planner Group Coffee Table
Paul McCobb Planner Group Coffee Table

Paul McCobb Planner Group Coffee Table

$900
Paul Frankl Cork Top Pagoda Table Bench
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A classic and sought after form.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Paul Frankl Cork Top Pagoda Table Bench
Paul Frankl Cork Top Pagoda Table Bench

Paul Frankl Cork Top Pagoda Table Bench

$7,500
Paul Marra Solid Oak Greek Key Table/Bench
By Paul Marra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paul Marra Design solid oak Greek Key style table or bench shown in Driftwood finish. Contact for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak, Driftwood

Paul Marra Solid Oak Greek Key Table/Bench
Paul Marra Solid Oak Greek Key Table/Bench

Paul Marra Solid Oak Greek Key Table/Bench

$5,000
Herringbone Wood and Brass Bench or Cocktail Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Excellent hand-made Parsons style cocktail table with brass, brass inlay, and herringbone wood
Category

20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Herringbone Wood and Brass Bench or Cocktail Table
Herringbone Wood and Brass Bench or Cocktail Table

Herringbone Wood and Brass Bench or Cocktail Table

$12,600
Anglo Raj Bench
Located in New York, NY
Mahogany Anglo Raj bench or coffee table. HIghly articulated legs.
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Benches

Materials

Mahogany

Anglo Raj Bench
Anglo Raj Bench

Anglo Raj Bench

$3,200
Walnut Slab Bench
Located in San Francisco, CA
Outstanding solid walnut slab bench or coffee table. Very solid handmade construction.
Category

Vintage 1970s American American Craftsman Benches

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Slab Bench
Walnut Slab Bench

Walnut Slab Bench

$1,850
Harvey Probber mahogany and brass coffee table
Located in New York, NY
Versatile natural mahogany coffee table or bench with single brass-banded drawer. This would work
Category

20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Harvey Probber mahogany and brass coffee table
Harvey Probber mahogany and brass coffee table

Harvey Probber mahogany and brass coffee table

$3,800
CoffeeTable/Bench
Located in New York, NY
A solid oak Coffee Table also suitable as a bench due to very strong framing. Top has
Category

Vintage 1940s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

CoffeeTable/Bench
CoffeeTable/Bench

CoffeeTable/Bench

$1,800
Belgian Primitive Black Iron Sculptural Leg Table/Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Primitive black iron sculptural leg table with old growth hardwood table surface. Smooth
Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Belgian Primitive Black Iron Sculptural Leg Table/Bench
Belgian Primitive Black Iron Sculptural Leg Table/Bench

Belgian Primitive Black Iron Sculptural Leg Table/Bench

$1,800
Free Edge Cocktail Table Bench by George Nakashima
Located in New York, NY
A fine studio cocktail table executed in cherry with two free edges and classic dowel legs by
Category

Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cherry

Free Edge Cocktail Table Bench by George Nakashima
Free Edge Cocktail Table Bench by George Nakashima

Free Edge Cocktail Table Bench by George Nakashima

$12,500
Coffee Table by Johannes Andersen for Silkeborg
By CFC Silkeborg, Johannes Andersen, Johannes Andersen and C. F. Christensen
Located in Vancouver, BC
Long coffee table or bench designed by Johannes Andersen and manufactured by Silkeborg.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Coffee Table by Johannes Andersen for Silkeborg
Coffee Table by Johannes Andersen for Silkeborg

Coffee Table by Johannes Andersen for Silkeborg

$2,650
Long low coffee table by Greta Grossman
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A long and low coffee table or bench in walnut, designed by Greta Magnusson Grossman.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Long low coffee table by Greta Grossman
Long low coffee table by Greta Grossman

Long low coffee table by Greta Grossman

Low Walnut Bench / Table by Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Greta Magnusson Grossman (1906-1999) is one of the forefront Swedish-American designers, with a prolific forty-year career on two continents, Europe and North America, with achieveme...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Low Walnut Bench / Table by Greta Magnusson Grossman
Low Walnut Bench / Table by Greta Magnusson Grossman

Low Walnut Bench / Table by Greta Magnusson Grossman

$1,500
1950 s Midcentury Solid Mahogany Hairpin Table /bench
Located in Miami, FL
This is a piece from the 1950, s that has been restored to its original condition . The top is a solid mahogany slab and the hairpin legs have been re-done in the the original black...
Category

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

1950 s Midcentury Solid Mahogany Hairpin Table /bench
1950 s Midcentury Solid Mahogany Hairpin Table /bench

1950 s Midcentury Solid Mahogany Hairpin Table /bench

$1,600
Paul Frankl Painted Cork Top Low Table/ Bench
Located in New York, NY
Painted cork top. Wood ebonized base. Original finish. Excellent condition.

DIMENSIONS: 71 in. wide x 21 in. deep x 12 in. high
Category

Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Paul Frankl Painted Cork Top Low Table/ Bench
Paul Frankl Painted Cork Top Low Table/ Bench

Paul Frankl Painted Cork Top Low Table/ Bench

Zebra Hide on Chrome Ottoman/Coffee Table
Located in Miami, FL
Custom designed chrome base with "A" quality zebra hide (sanctioned by African authority).
Category

Vintage 1970s Benches

Materials

Zebra Hide

Zebra Hide on Chrome Ottoman/Coffee Table
Zebra Hide on Chrome Ottoman/Coffee Table

Zebra Hide on Chrome Ottoman/Coffee Table

$4,000
Wagon Bench
Located in Seattle, WA
This very functional and whimsical bench/cocktail or side table may have begun life as a newspaper
Category

Vintage 1930s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Wagon Bench
Wagon Bench

Wagon Bench

$675
wooden bench
Located in Epagny, FR
wooden bench solid walnut
Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

wooden bench
wooden bench

wooden bench

$1,700
Wood and Brass Table/Bench designed by Hugh Acton
Located in TUJUNGA, CA
Wood and brass bench designed and made by Hugh Acton.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Wood and Brass Table/Bench designed by Hugh Acton
Wood and Brass Table/Bench designed by Hugh Acton

Wood and Brass Table/Bench designed by Hugh Acton

$2,200
Gymnasium Bench
Located in San Francisco, CA
Wooden framed gymnasts bench upholstered in beautiful, original, distressed leather cushioned top
Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Gymnasium Bench
Gymnasium Bench

Gymnasium Bench

Walnut Slab Coffee Table With Curved Steel Base.
Located in Dallas, TX
Walnut slab coffee table or bench with custom curved steel base.
Category

20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Walnut Slab Coffee Table With Curved Steel Base.
Walnut Slab Coffee Table With Curved Steel Base.

Walnut Slab Coffee Table With Curved Steel Base.

$1,350
Zebra Skin Upholstered Bench
Located in Southampton, NY
Dramatic bench or coffee table. Zebra stripes in a brown/black color. Colonial style new legs.
Category

Early 20th Century English Benches

Zebra Skin Upholstered Bench
Zebra Skin Upholstered Bench

Zebra Skin Upholstered Bench

$2,350
Expandable Teak Slat Bench
Located in Stamford, CT
a coffee table. When closed, the bench measures 15" across. When open, it measures almost 59".
Category

20th Century Macedonian Benches

Expandable Teak Slat Bench

Expandable Teak Slat Bench

$2,250
Mid Century Slatted Bench
Located in New York, NY
Very nice wooden slatted bench/coffee table with 4 removable tapered legs. Nicely constructed of
Category

Vintage 1950s Macedonian Benches

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Slatted Bench
Mid Century Slatted Bench

Mid Century Slatted Bench

$1,975
Two Charlotte Perriand Style Brutalist Solid Oak Benches or Tables, France 1950s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Set of two vintage solid heavy benches, coffee tables or side tables. Aged beautifully! In the
Category

Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Benches

Materials

Oak

Two Charlotte Perriand Style Brutalist Solid Oak Benches or Tables, France 1950s
Two Charlotte Perriand Style Brutalist Solid Oak Benches or Tables, France 1950s

Two Charlotte Perriand Style Brutalist Solid Oak Benches or Tables, France 1950s

$5,998 / set
Krobo Rosewood Bench Table by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in North Hollywood, CA
"Krobo" rosewood bench style table designed by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway, 1960s. Newly
Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Krobo Rosewood Bench Table by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway
Krobo Rosewood Bench Table by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway

Krobo Rosewood Bench Table by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway

$3,600
Antique French Iron Fragment Coffee and Cocktail Table
Located in Houston, TX
This antique French iron fragment table has been crafted for use as a coffee and cocktail table or
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique French Iron Fragment Coffee and Cocktail Table
Antique French Iron Fragment Coffee and Cocktail Table

Antique French Iron Fragment Coffee and Cocktail Table

$695
Walnut Table/Bench in the Style of Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
Unique base with scupltured arcade design.
Category

Vintage 1930s English Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Table/Bench in the Style of Robsjohn-Gibbings
Walnut Table/Bench in the Style of Robsjohn-Gibbings

Walnut Table/Bench in the Style of Robsjohn-Gibbings

$5,000
Italian walnut bench
Located in New Orleans, LA
Italian walnut bench or low table, with carved cloven-hoof decorative detail at the feet. The
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Italian walnut bench
Italian walnut bench

Italian walnut bench

$2,400
Danish teak sleigh leg bench table and drawer by Aksel Kjersgaard
By Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful sleigh leg bench style coffee table with separate 2 drawer piece that rests on top
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish teak sleigh leg bench table and drawer by Aksel Kjersgaard
Danish teak sleigh leg bench table and drawer by Aksel Kjersgaard

Danish teak sleigh leg bench table and drawer by Aksel Kjersgaard

$1,600
George Nelson Bench
By George Nelson
Located in Baltimore, MD
Walnut slat bench or cocktail table supported by satin black lacquer base. Nice deep color to slat
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

George Nelson Bench
George Nelson Bench

George Nelson Bench

$2,400
Hammered Copper Odegard Table or Bench by Paul Mathieu Five Available
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in North Miami, FL
Coffee table or bench by Paul Mathieu for the Stephanie Odegard collection. Teak wood sheathed in
Category

Early 2000s Indian Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Copper

Hammered Copper Odegard Table or Bench by Paul Mathieu Five Available
Hammered Copper Odegard Table or Bench by Paul Mathieu Five Available

Hammered Copper Odegard Table or Bench by Paul Mathieu Five Available

$3,500
19th Century Coffee Table with Iron Base from France
Located in Fairhope, AL
-forged iron base and walnut top. Serves wonderfully as a coffee table or bench.
Category

Antique 19th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

19th Century Coffee Table with Iron Base from France
19th Century Coffee Table with Iron Base from France

19th Century Coffee Table with Iron Base from France

$1,400
Cork top and mahogany coffee table by Paul Frankl
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Long cork top and mahogany leg coffee table or bench designed by Paul Frankl.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Cork top and mahogany coffee table by Paul Frankl
Cork top and mahogany coffee table by Paul Frankl

Cork top and mahogany coffee table by Paul Frankl

Midcentury Slat Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury Slat Bench
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Maple

Midcentury Slat Bench
Midcentury Slat Bench

Midcentury Slat Bench

$295
Midcentury Slat Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury Slat Bench
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Slat Bench
Midcentury Slat Bench

Midcentury Slat Bench

$195
Long low coffee table by Finn Juhl for Bovirke
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A long low coffee table or bench in teak, brass and metal by Finn Juhl for Bovirke.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Long low coffee table by Finn Juhl for Bovirke
Long low coffee table by Finn Juhl for Bovirke

Long low coffee table by Finn Juhl for Bovirke

$5,400
19thC. Chinese Bench
Located in East Hampton, NY
Mid to Late 19thC. Q'ing Dynasty Carved Rectangular Bench ( one available )
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

19thC. Chinese Bench
19thC. Chinese Bench

19thC. Chinese Bench

$950
Low table - bench by André Simard - André Simard edition - Circa 1955
By André Simard
Located in Paris, FR
Low table - bench by André Simard (1927-) André Simard edition - Circa 1955
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Low table - bench by André Simard - André Simard edition - Circa 1955
Low table - bench by André Simard - André Simard edition - Circa 1955

Low table - bench by André Simard - André Simard edition - Circa 1955

Edward Wormley "Long John" Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic walnut Long John bench/coffee table with hairpin legs. Designed by Edward Wormley for
Category

Vintage 1950s American Benches

Edward Wormley "Long John" Bench
Edward Wormley "Long John" Bench

Edward Wormley "Long John" Bench

$3,400
Nelson Slat Bench
By George Nelson
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Classic and inimitable, this Nelson slat bench in an ebony finish is the perfect piece for an
Category

Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Nelson Slat Bench
Nelson Slat Bench

Nelson Slat Bench

$1,200
Contemporary Bench or Low Table of Hide Top and Mahogany Base
Located in Long Island City, NY
Contemporary low table/bench comprised of an antique hide covered top on a carved mahogany base
Category

20th Century Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Bench or Low Table of Hide Top and Mahogany Base
Contemporary Bench or Low Table of Hide Top and Mahogany Base

Contemporary Bench or Low Table of Hide Top and Mahogany Base

A Long Cocktail Table or Bench in Rosewood by Hans Wegner
Located in New York, NY
A long mid century cocktail table or bench in Rosewood featuring simple square shaped pieced legs
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

A Long Cocktail Table or Bench in Rosewood by Hans Wegner
A Long Cocktail Table or Bench in Rosewood by Hans Wegner

A Long Cocktail Table or Bench in Rosewood by Hans Wegner

Whimsical French 40 s Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
as a coffee table as well as a bench.
Category

Vintage 1940s French Benches

Materials

Metal

Whimsical French 40 s Bench
Whimsical French 40 s Bench

Whimsical French 40 s Bench

$4,180
19th century chinese bench
Located in New York, NY
Elm wood bench/coffee table
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

19th century chinese bench
19th century chinese bench

19th century chinese bench

$1,800
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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 Answer
    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.

  • Can a coffee table be too low?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • Who invented the coffee table?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    No one knows for sure who invented the coffee table. The earliest examples of the occasional table can be traced back to Victorian-era Britain. At that time, makers like William Watt and Collinson and Lock were producing coffee tables in large quantities.

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

    Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • What size should a coffee table be?
    1 Answer
    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 Answer
    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.
  • How long should a bench be for a dining table?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is the difference between a coffee table and a cocktail table?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is the difference between a sofa table and a coffee table?
    1 Answer
    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.

  • What is the difference between a center table and a coffee table?
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    1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between a center table and a coffee table is usually size. Center tables tend to be larger-sized accent tables placed in the center of seating areas. On the other hand, coffee tables are smaller tables usually positioned in front of sofas and loveseats. On 1stDibs, find a variety of center tables and coffee tables.
  • Are end tables taller than coffee tables?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.

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

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

    Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs.
  • What is the difference between a coffee table and a console table?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is the difference between a side table and a coffee table?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is the standard size of a coffee table?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is a tray top coffee table?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • When did coffee tables become popular?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How do you style an oval coffee table?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How do I style a Noguchi coffee table?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How much does a coffee table cost?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • How big should a coffee table be for a sectional?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How do I authenticate my Noguchi coffee table?
    1 Answer
    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.

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