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Bench or Coffee Table, Link by Reda Amalou, 2019, Black Stained Oak
By REDA AMALOU DESIGN
Located in Paris, FR
Contemporary coffee table or bench in glossy lacquer or wood essence. The bench, table and stool
Category

2010s Vietnamese Modern Benches

Materials

Oak

Bench or Coffee Table, Link by Reda Amalou, 2019, Black Stained Oak
By REDA AMALOU DESIGN
Located in Paris, FR
Contemporary coffee table or bench in glossy lacquer or wood essence . The bench, table and
Category

2010s Vietnamese Modern Benches

Materials

Oak

California Craft Studio Laminated Mixed Woods Coffee Table or Bench
Located in San Mateo, CA
Studio made laminated mixed woods table or bench. This table is made up of at least five different
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Vintage 1970s American American Craftsman Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Rare Scandinavian Modern Low Long Coffee table or bench with single drawer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare Scandinavian Modern Low Long Coffee table or bench with single drawer. beautiful low coffee
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Pine, Lacquer

Vintage Palm Beach Seagrass Coffee Cocktail Table with 4 Benches Stools
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Wonderful vintage seagrass coffee cocktail table with 4 benches stools that tuck underneath for
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Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Seagrass

Petrified Wood Coffee Table or Bench with Sleek Modern Metal Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A petrified wood top modernly designed coffee table (or bench). This custom coffee table has been
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

"Brutalist" coffee table or bench in carved elm France, circa 1980
Located in Paris, FR
A very pretty Brutalist-style bench or coffee table in carved elm. Lenght: 165 cm (65 in /5.42 ft
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Vintage 1980s French Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Rosewood Nesting Sofa Coffee Tables + Pair Benches
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
his most exclusive items, rosewood. At perfect heights to be sofa + coffee tables, they tables overlap
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

Large Mid Century Modern Lucite Feet Natural Wood Coffee Cocktail Tables Bench
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful Modern natural wood resting on lucite feet coffee, cocktail table or can also be used as
Category

20th Century Modern Benches

Materials

Lucite, Wood

Expertly Restored - Torbjorn Afdal "Krobo" Teak Bench / Coffee Table for Bruksbo
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Period Style Norwegian Modern. _________________________________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back ...
Category

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

Materials

Wood, Teak

Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Teak Bench / Coffee Table w/ by Selig
By Selig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

English Arts Crafts Cotswolds School Oak Bench Coffee Table Console, C.1950
Located in London, GB
English Arts & Crafts Cotswolds School Oak Bench Coffee Table Console, C.1950 Good solid
Category

Mid-20th Century English Arts and Crafts Benches

Materials

Oak

Oscar Bach Bronze Coffee Table or Bench Art Deco Gothic circa 1920s
By Oscar Bruno Bach
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare Art Deco Coffee Table or Bench, made by Oscar Bach, signed underneath, American, circa 1920s
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Style "Long John" Walnut Bench, Coffee Table, 1950s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Long Edward Wormley for dunbar style walnut "long john" Bench. Coffee Table. Bed End. Featuring a
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Walnut

Arthur Umanoff Birch and Iron Bench/Coffee Table with Rush Nesting Stools
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Arthur Umanoff slatted birch bench/coffee table with iron legs concealing three nesting stools with
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

Small Coffee Table or Bench in Oak by Jacques Jarrige "Nazca"
By Jacques Jarrige
Located in New York, NY
This sculptural coffee table or bench from Jacques Jarrige’s Nazca series embodies the artist’s
Category

2010s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Andrianna Shamaris Style Barts Organic Teak Wood Coffee Table or Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive log style coffee table or bench made from a hundred year old reclaimed teak root. We
Category

2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Minimalist Live Edge Teak Wood Coffee Table or Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful live edge single panel, reclaimed teak wood bench or coffee table. We bleached the wood
Category

2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris St. Barts Organic Teak Wood Coffee Table or Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive single log style coffee table or bench made from a hundred year old reclaimed teak root
Category

2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Polished Petrified Wood Coffee Table or Bench with Nice Modern Metal Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A petrified wood top modernly designed coffee table (or bench). This custom coffee table has been
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Bench Built Parquetry Coffee Table in the Manner of Paul Laszlo
Located in Chicago, IL
Excellent parquetry inlaid top coffee table with canted corners and raked open triangular legs
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Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut, Plywood

Paul McCobb Planner Group Birch and Iron Coffee Table or Bench, 1950s
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb, Winchendon
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern coffee table or bench By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture
Category

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

Materials

Iron

Midcentury Modern Slat Bench or Coffee Table Refinished in Medium Walnut Tone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful solid wood slat bench in classic Midcentury Modern style. Perfect to use as a coffee
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Andrianna Shamaris St. Barts Reclaimed Teak Wood Coffee Table or Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful organic reclaimed teak wood log bench. We sanded the top and sides and restored the inner
Category

2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Michael Rozell Studio Dome Bench or Coffee Table in Figured Walnut USA 2020
By Micheal Rozell
Located in Berlin, DE
Michael Rozell Studio Dome bench or coffee table in figured walnut, USA, 2020.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Industrial Modern Long Bench or Coffee Table in Stainless Oak
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A simple and gorgeous post modern industrial design. Studio made early 2000's. Heavy, well made & ready to use condition.
Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Walnut and Teak Coffee Table or Bench by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Kansas City, MO
Walnut and teak coffee table or bench designed by Edward Wormley, produced by Dunbar. Expertly
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak, Walnut

Danish Designer, Mid-Century Modern, Small Coffee Table, Brown Slat Bench, 1970s
By Herman Miller
Located in Manhasset, NY
This Herman Miller style, Danish coffee table is the perfect Mid-Century piece to bring into your
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Low Profile Bench / Coffee Table in Rosewood by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in San Diego, CA
A absolutley gorgeous low profile bench / coffee table in rosewood by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo
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Late 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Louis XV Bench/Coffee Table with Breche d Alep marble, c. 1750
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Louis XV period bench in walnut later converted into a coffee table with Breche d' Alep marble
Category

Antique 1750s French Louis XV Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Mid-Century Modern Studio Craft Woodworker Solid Wood Coffee Table or Bench 1963
By Wharton Esherick
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern Studio Craft woodworker solid wood coffee table or bench 1963. In the style of
Category

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

Materials

Hardwood

Andrianna Shamaris White Washed Live Edge Teak Wood Coffee Table or Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive single slab, live edge bleached teak coffee table or bench with natural erosion on one
Category

2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Expandable Slat Bench / Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern slat table that extends with two sides. Can be used as a coffee table or entry
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Studio Catch it All Bench or Coffee Table by Michael Rozell, USA, 2020
By Micheal Rozell
Located in Berlin, DE
Studio Catch it all bench or coffee table by Michael Rozell USA 2020 in figured walnut.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Coc...

Materials

Walnut

Cloud Bench/Low Table
By Daniel Mancini, Ofena
Located in Guelph, CA
Cloud Bench is made of three inch thick solid ash, and finished with a bleach solution to whiten
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ash

Kernel Model Bench/Coffee Table by Gio Minelli for Studio Superego, Italy
By Giovanni Minelli
Located in Milan, Italy
The light blue Kernel table is a unique piece made entirely by hand by the designer. Completely
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Fiberglass

6 Long Solid Walnut Top Coffee Table or Bench on Solid Legs Aluminum Stretcher
By Established Lines, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Rockaway, NJ
6 ' Long Solid Walnut Top Coffee Table or Bench on Solid Legs Aluminum Stretcher
Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Bench or Coffee Side Table in Rattan and Wicker by Tito Agnoli, Italy 1960s
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Mid-Century Italian organic coffee table or bench in bamboo, rattan and hand-woven wicker
Category

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

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

A Classic Knoll Coffee Table Or Bench With Angle Iron Frame Ca 1960 s
By Florence Knoll
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic bench or coffee table by Florence Knoll. Manufactured by Knoll ca' 1960's. Beautiful
Category

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

Materials

Iron

Live Edge Solid Slab Coffee Table or Bench in the Style of George Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible midcentury live edge or free edge solid slab coffee table or bench in the style of
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Script Bronze Table or Bench
Located in Westport, CT
Elegant handcrafted bronze table or bench. Can be customized to your specifications or COM. Also
Category

2010s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Sergio Rodrigues Low Table/ Bench
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Sergio Rodrigues Low Table/ Bench Executed in Jacaranda Wood for OCA Exotic grain pattern
Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Jacaranda

Florence Knoll Rosewood Table or Bench
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Highland, IN
This stunning long piece by Florence Knoll can serve as either a coffee table or a bench. A base of
Category

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

Materials

Steel

Reclaimed Elm Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
form. A versatile surface, the low table adds texture to modern interiors as a coffee table or bench.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail...

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

Antique Elmwood Coffee Table
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
solid and sturdy ready for daily use, use as a coffee table or entry bench. Each piece is truly unique
Category

20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Antique Elmwood Coffee Table
Antique Elmwood Coffee Table
$1,520 Sale Price
20% Off
Red Acrylic Lucite Bench Cocktail Table
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial high-gloss red opaque acrylic/Lucite bench or cocktail table, in the
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Acrylic, Resin, Lucite

Vintage Elmwood Coffee Table
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Vintage antique elmwood coffee table with beautiful antique weathered patina top Beautiful antique
Category

20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Vintage Elmwood Coffee Table
Vintage Elmwood Coffee Table
$879 Sale Price
20% Off
Modern Walnut Coffee Table
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
! These are great and versatile. Use it as a coffee table, side table, pedestal, bench or stool, etc. We
Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Modernist Solid Granite Table or Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible modernist solid granite table or bench with a recessed foot, perfect for indoors or
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Granite

Henning Norgaard Rosewood Coffee Table, 1960s
By Henning Norgaard, Komfort
Located in London, England
Henning Norgaard - Coffee Table, 1960s A striking, modernist coffee table from lesser-known Danish
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Glass, Rosewood

1970s Ate Van Apeldoorn Table / Bench / Bedend
Located in Brecht, BE
You can use this as a coffee table, bedend or bench, multifunctional design. by Ate van Apeldoorn
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Minimalist Bench and Matching Table by JG Furniture
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic, Minimalist bench or coffee table and matching side table by JG Furniture, NYC. Black
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Edward Wormley Table, Bench, Dunbar, Brass, Mahogany
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Miami, FL
Cool Dunbar table/ bench/ magazine rack designed by Edward Wormley. Mahogany and brass.
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Modernist Kipp Steward Bench Table in Walnut
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Modernist walnut bench table by Kipp Stewart for Drexel Furniture.
Category

Vintage 1960s North American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Elm Wood Long Coffee Table
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the authentic Vintage Elm Coffee Table or Bench, a rare find for those who appreciate
Category

20th Century Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Sculptural Waterfall Scroll Carved Gilt Walnut Nailhead Bench Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
This stunning rare carved gilt wood waterfall bench or coffee table is packed with personality
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Lyra Coffee Table in Red Travertine
Located in Amsterdam, NH
transitioning between its roles as both a coffee table and a bench. This duality of purpose adds a layer of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Minimalist Coffee and Cockta...

Materials

Marble

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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 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 ExpertAugust 15, 2019

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    How long a bench for a dining table should be depends on the length of the table. Generally, a dining bench should be equal in length, or 1 or 2 inches shorter, than the length of the side of the dining table where you intend to place it. For example, if your rectangular dining table is 60 inches long, benches that are 58 to 60 inches long would work well. Shop a wide range of dining room furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To stack books on a coffee table, place the largest one on the bottom with the spine facing the focal piece of furniture, usually the sofa. Then, add the next largest, lining up the inner edges so that the spines create a stepped effect. Continue adding books to complete the stack and top it off with a decorative object if you wish. Shop a variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To date a Lane coffee table, look for the serial number on the underside of the piece. On most Lane coffee tables, reading the number from right to left will tell you the date that the table was manufactured. For example, a serial number that says 852140 would have been produced on April 12, 1958. Founded in Virginia in the early 20th century, Lane is largely known for its cedar chests and innovative mid-century modern designs. Find a variety of Lane coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A tall coffee table is usually called exactly that — a tall coffee table. Coffee tables, also referred to as cocktail tables, are generally designed to sit at or below the sofa's seat height. These tables may come in a range of sizes, but they are often between 16 and 18 inches high and are designed in a variety of lengths and widths. They’re meant to provide a practical table-top surface that complements your living room layout. (A tall version might also be suitable for use as a dining table.) Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tall coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    The best height for a coffee table is around 1 to 2 inches lower than the seat height of the adjacent sofa. Most sofas feature seat heights of around 17 or 18 inches. As a result, the most common height for coffee tables is 15 to 17 inches. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The best coffee table for a sectional can be a round coffee table, particularly with respect to U-shaped sectionals. The circular design creates a sense of balance in small spaces and renders it easy for guests to move to and fro, especially when surrounded by chairs. Find a collection of antique and vintage coffee tables on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    The average height of a coffee table is around 16 to 18 inches. Designers typically choose this height to create a balance between coffee tables and sofas. The average seat height of sofas is 17 to 18 inches, and experts typically recommend that coffee tables be no more than 1 inch shorter than sofa-seat height. Explore a diverse assortment of coffee tables on 1stDibs.