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Dunbar Long John Bench Designed by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Dunbar Long John Bench Designed by Edward Wormley
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Maple
Rosewood plank bench by Torbjörn Afdal for Bruksbo
Located in New York, NY
Long low rosewood plank bench by Torbjörn Afdal for Bruksbo. A simple plank form in teak with two
Category
20th Century Norwegian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Custom Rosewood Bench With Rounded Legs By Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Hollywood, CA
Custom solid slated Rosewood bench or side table with rounded legs and chrome accents by Sergio
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
George Nelson 6ft Slat Bench Aniline Red/Black 1947
Located in Berkeley, CA
Rare original aniline red/black 6ft slat bench designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. This
Category
Vintage 1940s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
James Martin Magnificent Free Edge Bench with Butterfly
By Jim Martin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Truly a beautiful example of this New Hope woodworkers work.
James Martin trained with George Nakashima before opening his own atelier in the 1950s his work is distinctively different.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Walnut Dowel Bench by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in Long Beach, CA
coffee table, a bench, or a platform for a cabinet. The frame and legs are all solid walnut with lighter
Category
Mid-20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Slatted Teak Bench by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen
Located in Oakland, CA
Fresh from a well groomed local estate, this table is both simple and elegant. Branded on underside
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Sycamore, Teak
Midcentury "Krobo" Low Teak Bench by Torbjörn Afdal for Mellemstrands
By Mellemstrands Trevareindustri, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Malmo, SE
A low solid teak bench designed by Norwegian designer Torbjörn Afdal. The model is called Krobo and
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Torbjørn Afdal 1960s Krobo Bench in Teak 3m long for Bruksbo
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Milan, IT
Torbjørn Afdal 1960s Krobo Bench in Teak 3m long for Bruksbo, very good condition
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Hand-Carved Wood Bench, White Laquer, Africa, Cameroon, Carved on Both Sides
Located in Miami, Miami Design District, FL
No nails, no glue, carved on bothsides from an African treetrunk.
There is a companion table also
Category
Vintage 1960s Cameroonian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Egg Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
from France! Made from resin and signed by the artist Marie Leblon you can use it as a coffee table or
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Resin
$1,950
Carerra Marble Table
Located in New York, NY
A Carerra Marble table with metal legs. This marble table is very chic and can be used as a bench
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
$5,400
Wood Bench Coffee Table
Located in Stamford, CT
Wood bench coffee table with carved C-scroll and flower motifs on the base. Please note of wear
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Side Tables
Materials
Wood
$2,250
Roger Capron Ceramic Green Tile Low Table
By Roger Capron
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signed multi hue green tile bench / coffee table by French Ceramicist and artist Roger Capron.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Benches
Chinese Pale Wood Low Table
By A. Belokopytoff
Located in Southampton, NY
CHINESE LOW ALTAR STYLE TABLE --GREAT FOR COFFEE TABLE OR BENCH IN HALL OR AT FOOT OF BED
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Set of Three Iron and Teak Side Tables
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Fun and functional, these tables can be configured together to form a coffee table or bench
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
CHINESE LOW ALTAR STYLE TABLE WITH FRETWORK DECORATED APRON
By A. Belokopytoff
Located in Southampton, NY
LOW TABLE WITH VERY DECORATIVE TENON JOINED FRET WORK APRON-- GREAT AS COFFEE TABLE OR BENCH
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Cobblers Bench / Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
a coffee table using the drawer below for our various remotes. It has a series of compartments for
Category
Antique 19th Century American Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Wood, Leather
Solid Teak Beam with Cut-Outs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Solid Teak Beam Bench or Coffee Table.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables
19th Century Italian Work Bench Coffee Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
This unusual European cart or work bench is lovingly restored with the original fruit wood polished
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Fruitwood
Mirrored Coffee Table
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Great Mirrored coffee table with giltwood bench base.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Tables
Materials
Giltwood
$3,200
Bench/Coffee Table
Located in East Hampton, NY
Late 19thC. Q'ing Dynasty Lacquered Bench with Ming Style Foot
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Mahogany bench by John Keal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Slatted bench in contrasting mahogany by John Keal for Brown Saltman. Can be used as a coffee table
Category
Vintage 1950s American Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Important Law Table or Bench by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, 1959
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Teakwood, black metal and brass feet coffee table or bench by Ettore Sottsass. Bibliography
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Coffee-Table or Bench, Italian Work 1950, Rattan
Faux Bamboo, Wool Paisley
Located in Berlin, DE
Coffee- table with storage section. Italian work from the 1950s.
Faux Bamboo & Rattan, very fine
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Rattan
Chinese Blue Coffee Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
Elm wood coffee table originally lacquered in blue can be used as a coffee table or bench. China
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Materials
Elm
Leather Ottoman / Bench
Located in New Orleans, LA
Very attractive and useful piece that can be used as a coffee table or bench. Cushions can be
Category
Late 20th Century American Ottomans and Poufs
Marble-Top Lacquered Credenza
Located in Raleigh, NC
The proportions of this sweet piece lend it more suitable for and end of bed bench, a coffee table
Category
Vintage 1950s American Credenzas
Country Coffee Table / Bench
Located in Culver City, CA
A rectangular country style coffee table (or bench if you wish). It has a mellow brown coloring, is
Category
Early 20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Lawrence Peabody for Richardson Nemschoff Coffee Table Bench
By Richardson Nemschoff, Lawrence Peabody
Located in Chicago, IL
This multipurpose oiled walnut Nemschoff bench doubles as a coffee table! Newly upholstered cushion
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Frank Lloyd Wright for Henredon Taliesin Coffee Table/Bench
By Henredon, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Phoenix, AZ
An exquisite mahogany waterfall style coffee table by Frank Lloyd Wright for Henredon.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Hedra HCT, Geometric Steel Table or Bench with Blue Patina by Topher Gent
By Topher Gent
Located in Providence, RI
flush revealing a slick, faceted gem-like design. This elongated Hedra functions as a coffee table
Category
2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Lawrence Peabody Bleached Walnut Coffee Table Bench for Richardson Nemschoff
By Lawrence Peabody, Richardson Nemschoff
Located in Chicago, IL
Bleached walnut bench/coffee table by Lawrence Peabody with contrasting dark walnut lower slats
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Hedra HCT, Geometric Steel Table or Bench Matte Black by Topher Gent
By Topher Gent
Located in Providence, RI
flush revealing a slick, faceted gem-like design. This elongated Hedra functions as a coffee table
Category
2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
1950s Teak and Brass Bovirke Coffee Table Bench by Finn Juhl, Denmark
By Finn Juhl, Bovirke
Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba
Model BO-101 was conceived by the designer to be used either as a coffee table or bench and would have
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Metal, Brass
Monster Island Coffee Table Bench in Reclaimed Fir, Edged in Wengue - in stock
By Noble Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Monster Island bench or coffee table is made from fir joists salvaged from a hundred-year-old
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wenge, Fir
Case Study Bench / Coffee Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very interesting modernist bench / coffee table with all the characteristics we like: Over
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Red Lacquer Chinese Bench / Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small scale bench or coffee table in red glaze lacquer.
Category
Vintage 1930s Chinese Chinese Chippendale Benches
Large Walnut Slab Bench /Coffee Table
By George Nakashima
Located in Oaks, PA
Large walnut slab bench / coffee table, with live edge, of organic rectangular form, raised on four
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Solid Chestnut Coffee Table or Bench
Located in Providence, RI
Coffee table constructed of re-claimed, solid North American chestnut. Very well constructed. One
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chestnut
Low Midcentury Slatted Coffee Table or Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury table with Japanese influenced design. A table that is sturdy enough to double as a
Category
Vintage 1960s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Slat Coffee Table or Bench by Mel Smilow
By Mel Smilow
Located in San Diego, CA
Slatted coffee table or bench with tapered legs by Mel Smilow. Beautiful walnut grain and joinery
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Milo Baughman Mid-Century Wooden Bench Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Indianapolis, IN
This 6 foot long bench or low coffee table is attributed to Milo Baughman. From a Manhattan Estate.
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Weathered Wood Plank Italian Coffee Table or Bench
Located in New Orleans, LA
Coffee table or bench constructed in Parma, Italy, circa 1930 from a plank of hardened weathered
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Frank Lloyd Wright Mahogany Coffee Table or Bench
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Henredon
Located in Hudson, NY
Long coffee table in mahogany with Taliesen design edge; on plank base signed with FLW and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Classic Slat Bench or Coffee Table by Mel Smilow
By Smilow-Thielle, Mel Smilow
Located in Framingham, MA
Excellent slat bench by Mel Smilow for Smilow-Thielle Furniture; 1950's. I love these slat benches
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Walnut
Coffee Table or Bench by R
Y Augousti, Paris
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
Elegant modernist coffee table or bench in bronze and finished in Augousti's signature stingray
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Midcentury Harry Bertoia Bench Coffee Table by Knoll, circa 1960s
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
, can be used either as a bench or coffee table.
This simple design was the first piece of furniture
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Teak
Gilt Metal Hollywood Regency Coffee Table or Bench Base
Located in Miami, FL
This ornate, gilded metal base for your glamour coffee table is finally within your grasp. Evoke
Category
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Modern Coffee Table Solid Oak, Nathan Lindberg, Bench, Daybed, Pedestal Table
By Pierre Chapo, Nathan Lindberg, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Beautiful contemporary Nathan Lindberg table, heavyweight. This piece can be used as a coffee table
Category
2010s German Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak
Marco Zanuso Bench or Coffee Table Iitalian Production Mid-Century Modern
Located in Lucca, IT
Bench or coffee table Mid-Century Modern Italy 1950s, design Marco Zanuso wood and metal and final
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Slat Wood Bench or Coffee Table, Adjustable Length
By George Nelson
Located in Essex, MA
An adjustable length Mid-Century Modern slat wood coffee table or bench which telescopes in and out
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Edward Wormley for Precedent by Drexel Elm Bench or Coffee Table
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Model No. 203 elm bench or coffee table designed by Edward Wormley for Drexel’s Precedent
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Elm
Decorative Split Wood Log Coffee or Side Table or Bench
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautifully hand-crafted plank split log red-oak side table or bench standing on three legs of
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Rare Martin Borenstein Slat Bench or Coffee Table for Brown Saltman
By Martin Borenstein
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin Borenstein bench with leather cushions for Brown Saltman, circa 1960s.
Walnut and white
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Børge Mogensen, Rare
Large Bench /Coffee-Table, Model 5275 / 883, Sweden 1950s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Berlin, DE
A rare and large bench or coffee-table in oak and cane, designed by Børge Mogensen in the 1950s and
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Cane, Oak
Finn Juhl Teak and Brass Low Long Danish Bench Coffee Table
By Finn Juhl
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
conceived by Finn Juhl to be used as a bench and/or coffee table. The top is flanked by two solid brass
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Coffee Table Benches For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of coffee table benches available for sale. Each of these unique coffee table benches was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. Find 843 antique and vintage coffee table benches at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 122 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Coffee table benches have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of coffee table benches to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern coffee table benches are of considerable interest. Not every interior allows for large coffee table benches, so small coffee table benches measuring 12 inches across are available at 1stDibs. Andrianna Shamaris, Edward Wormley and Dunbar each produced beautiful coffee table benches that are worth considering.
How Much are Coffee Table Benches?
Prices for coffee table benches can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, coffee table benches begin at $1 and can go as high as $56,171, while the average can fetch as much as $2,705.
Finding the Right Coffee And Cocktail Tables for You
As a practical focal point in your living area, antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables are an invaluable addition to any interior.
Low tables that were initially used as tea tables or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. Early coffee tables surfaced in Victorian-era England, likely influenced by the use of tea tables in Japanese tea gardens. In the United States, furniture makers worked to introduce low, long tables into their offerings as the popularity of coffee and “coffee breaks” took hold during the late 19th century and early 20th century.
It didn’t take long for coffee tables and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Originally, these tables were as simple as they are practical — as high as your sofa and made primarily of wood. In recent years, however, metal, glass and plastics have become popular in coffee tables and cocktail tables, and design hasn’t been restricted to the conventional low profile, either.
Visionary craftspeople such as Paul Evans introduced bold, geometric designs that challenge the traditional idea of what a coffee table can be. The elongated rectangles and wide boxy forms of Evans’s desirable Cityscape coffee table, for example, will meet your needs but undoubtedly prove imposing in your living space.
If you’re shopping for an older coffee table to bring into your home — be it an antique Georgian-style coffee table made of mahogany or walnut with decorative inlays or a classic square mid-century modern piece comprised of rosewood designed by the likes of Ettore Sottsass — there are a few things you should keep in mind.
Both the table itself and what you put on it should align with the overall design of the room, not just by what you think looks fashionable in isolation. According to interior designer Tamara Eaton, the material of your vintage coffee table is something you need to consider. “With a glass coffee table, you also have to think about the surface underneath, like the rug or floor,” she says. “With wood and stone tables, you think about what’s on top.”
Find the perfect centerpiece for any room, no matter what your personal furniture style on 1stDibs — shop Art Deco coffee tables, travertine coffee tables and other antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables today.
Questions About Coffee Table Benches
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A coffee table should generally be two-thirds as long as the sofa it stands in front of and around the same height as the sofa’s seat cushions.
- Is an ottoman a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Can a coffee table be too low?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Yes, a coffee table can be too low. Most experts recommend choosing a coffee table that is around one to two inches lower than the seat height of your sofa or loveseat. You may find it difficult to access items on the tabletop while seated if you choose a shorter table. In addition, an overly low coffee table can make a room feel cramped or unbalanced. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Sometimes, designers intentionally place ultra-low coffee tables in spaces to create a bold contrast in a large room. Feel free to break from convention when choosing a coffee table. What's most important is that the finished result appeals to you and allows you to enjoy your seating area to the fullest. Shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- Who invented the coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024No one knows for sure who invented the coffee table. The earliest examples of the occasional table can be traced back to Victorian-era Britain. At that time, makers like William Watt and Collinson and Lock were producing coffee tables in large quantities.
Notably, F. Stuart Foote, the designer behind the American Imperial Furniture Company, claimed to have invented the coffee table in the early 20th century. He stated that he did so by cutting down the legs of a dining table. However, it's unlikely that Foote is the actual inventor of the coffee table, as books describing coffee tables existed in the UK a decade before his birth in 1872.
Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs. - Why is it called a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Coffee tables were originally used in living spaces during social gatherings to support a tray containing multiple mugs, a coffee pot, creamers and sugar bowls. Low to the ground and centrally located in the space, coffee tables reduced the host or hostess’s need to constantly stand and serve her guests.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024How long a bench for a dining table should be depends on the length of the table. Generally, a dining bench should be equal in length, or 1 or 2 inches shorter, than the length of the side of the dining table where you intend to place it. For example, if your rectangular dining table is 60 inches long, benches that are 58 to 60 inches long would work well. Shop a wide range of dining room furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.
The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.
Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa, and its depth will match the seating. These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables, but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.
Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between a center table and a coffee table is usually size. Center tables tend to be larger-sized accent tables placed in the center of seating areas. On the other hand, coffee tables are smaller tables usually positioned in front of sofas and loveseats. On 1stDibs, find a variety of center tables and coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a coffee table and a console table is in the design. A coffee table is a low table that comes in many shapes, such as surfaces that are rectangles, squares, ovals or circles. Console tables are taller and usually have elongated shapes, such as ovals, rectangles or semicircles. Placement is another differentiator between the two types of tables. Coffee tables usually go in front of sofas and loveseats, while console tables may be placed behind a sofa or loveseat or along a wall. Find a large collection of coffee tables and console tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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.
- Are glass coffee tables durable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether glass coffee tables are durable depends on the craftsmanship and the materials. Generally, tables with tempered glass are less likely to shatter and break. How well you care for a coffee table will also impact its life span. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of glass coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024How big a coffee table for a sectional should be depends on the dimensions of the sectional. For a balanced look, a coffee table should be roughly two-thirds of the length of the sofa portion of a sofa and chaise sectional. If you have an L-shaped sofa, the coffee table should be around two-thirds of the length of each arm. Find a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To date a Lane coffee table, look for the serial number on the underside of the piece. On most Lane coffee tables, reading the number from right to left will tell you the date that the table was manufactured. For example, a serial number that says 852140 would have been produced on April 12, 1958. Founded in Virginia in the early 20th century, Lane is largely known for its cedar chests and innovative mid-century modern designs. Find a variety of Lane coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To authenticate your Noguchi coffee table, there are three different marks to look for. Isamu Noguchi’s signature will be on the edge of the table and on a medallion under the base. Even under the medallion, you will find Noguchi’s initials. Shop a collection of properly vetted Noguchi pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To stack books on a coffee table, place the largest one on the bottom with the spine facing the focal piece of furniture, usually the sofa. Then, add the next largest, lining up the inner edges so that the spines create a stepped effect. Continue adding books to complete the stack and top it off with a decorative object if you wish. Shop a variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, a coffee table should generally be lower than a couch. However, the top of the table should only be slightly lower than the couch to maintain a balanced look. A good rule of thumb is to choose a table no more than one inch shorter than your sofa's seat height. Explore a large collection of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024The average height of a coffee table is around 16 to 18 inches. Designers typically choose this height to create a balance between coffee tables and sofas. The average seat height of sofas is 17 to 18 inches, and experts typically recommend that coffee tables be no more than 1 inch shorter than sofa-seat height. Explore a diverse assortment of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
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