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Lacquered Cork and Mahogany Bench or Coffee Table by Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in Portland, OR
This coffee table feature the large Spanish cork top and mahogany legs. The table has been
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Cork, Mahogany

Haskell Studio Lola Bench Coffee Table in Walnut with Leather Cord Strapping
By Haskell Studio
Located in Montecito, CA
The Lola bench with leather cord strapping. Klismos Legs. Can be customized. Made-to-order.
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21st Century and Contemporary Benches

Haskell Studio Lola Bench Coffee Table in Walnut with Leather Cord Strapping
By Haskell Studio
Located in Montecito, CA
The Lola bench with leather cord strapping. Klismos Legs. Can be customized. Made-to-order
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21st Century and Contemporary Benches

Modern Low Coffee Table Solid Oak, Nathan Lindberg, Bench or Daybed
By Charlotte Perriand, Nathan Lindberg, Pierre Chapo
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Beautiful contemporary Nathan Lindberg table, heavyweight. This piece can be used as a coffee table
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2010s German Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Oak

Paul McCobb-Style Tile Top Extra-Long Coffee Table or Bench, 1960s
By Paul McCobb
Located in San Francisco, CA
A 1960s six-foot-long Paul McCobb-style tile and iron coffee table or bench. Very handsome top
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel

Modern Low Coffee Table Solid Oak, Nathan Lindberg Bench, Daybed, Pedestal E
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Nathan Lindberg, Pierre Chapo
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Beautiful contemporary Nathan Lindberg table, heavyweight. This piece can be used as a coffee table
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2010s German Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Oak

Milo Baughman Dowel Bench and Coffee Table for Glenn of California, 1950
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in Portland, OR
Milo Baughman's for Glenn of California large dowel bench, circa late 1950s. This lovely piece of
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Maple, Walnut

Rosewood Bruksbo Bench or Table
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Exquisite small-scale "Krobo" bench or coffee table for Bruksbo, Norway, circa 1960. Designed by
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Benches

1958 Edward Wormley Dunbar Model 4699 Long John Bench Coffee Table with Drawer
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Denver, CO
Iconic 84" long model #4699 walnut "Long John" bench or coffee table designed by Edward Wormley for
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Leather, Walnut

Art Deco Bench or Cocktail Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very sculptural and sexy iron bench or cocktail table.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Iron

Midcentury Table or Bench with Hairpin Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
entry way, occasional bench or bottom of the bed fixture it also looks great as a coffee table, to hold
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail T...

20th Century Chinese Black Table or Bench
Located in Atlanta, GA
20th century Chinese black table or bench.
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20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

New Hope School Black Walnut Table/Bench
By George Nakashima
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nakashima style long bench with free-edge and thru-tenon details, circa 1960s. Nice old linseed oil
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

George Nelson Custom Walnut Steel Frame Coffee Table
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Berkeley, CA
, circa1950s. This was a custom order back in the 1950s. Can be used as a coffee table or a bench.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Steel

Side Table or Bench by Richard and Joann Patterson
By Clay and Wood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and the wood harmoniously coexist to create this exquisite bench, coffee, side and end table. Each
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Ceramic, Walnut

Roland Wilhelmsson, Coffee-Table, Pine, Sweden, 1960s
By Roland Wilhelmsson
Located in Berlin, DE
Roland Wilhelmsson, large and rare coffee-table or bench, in stained pine, in excellent vintage
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Pine

Greta Grossman Bench
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Wooden console bench by Greta Grossman. Makes a great bench or low coffee table Dark honey
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Primitive Low Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Primitive low bench with great character. Also an excellent coffee table candidate.
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Antique 19th Century Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Mid-Century Long and Low Walnut Cocktail Table or Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century walnut cocktail table or bench. Very long and low with tapered sculptural sides and a
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

Vintage circa 1970s Milo Baughman for DIA Chrome-Plated Slat Bench or Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
The perfect bench or coffee table. This vintage circa 1970s chrome-plated flat bar slat bench
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20th Century American Benches

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Chrome

Sergio Rodrigues ‘Banco Mucki’ Bench
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
coffee table, the long bench with forty six solid rosewood slats is raised on six square-shaped supports
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Rosewood

Pair of 1960s Peter Lovig Nielsen Table or Bench in Teak, Danish Modern Design
By Torbjørn Afdal, Peter Løvig Nielsen, Finn Juhl
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Beautiful 1960s Danish modern coffee table or bench by Peter Lovig Nielsen, made in Denmark. Very
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Teak

Robsjohn-Gibbings Bench with Carved Acanthus Leafs
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Maastricht, NL
A T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings bench or coffee table for Widdicomb. The wooden bench has carved acanthus
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wood

Bronze "Umberto" Coffee Table by Eric Schmitt, for Christian Liaigre, 1999
By Eric Schmitt
Located in Roubaix, FR
French Limited edition (one of five) dark brown patina bronze design coffee table or bench by Eric
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cockt...

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Bronze

Antique Naga Table / Bench, Hand Carved Wabi Sabi Style Solid Wood Senufo Daybed
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
bench, or table. Legs are not removable, as it's carved of one piece. The wood should be jack wood, it's
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20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Wood and Leather Vaulting Bench
Located in Round Top, TX
A wood and leather vaulting bench with leather top and slightly tapered leather wrapped square legs
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Early 20th Century Czech Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Leather, Wood

Roland Wilhelmsson, Coffee Table in Pine by Karl Andersson Söner, Sweden, 1970
By Roland Wilhelmsson
Located in Berlin, DE
A timeless Scandinavian Modern bench or coffee table in solid thick pine by Roland Wilhelmsson
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Pine

*Deal for Jill* Modern Low Coffee Table Solid Oak, Nathan Lindberg, Pedestal
By Nathan Lindberg
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
can be used as a coffee table or console or bench... or even a daybed (please just contact us for more
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2010s German Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Oak

*Deal for Alice* Modern Low Coffee Table Solid Oak Nathan Lindberg, Pedestal
By Nathan Lindberg
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
piece can be used as a coffee table or console or bench... or even a daybed (please just contact us for
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2010s German Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Oak

*Deal for Kareen* Modern Low Coffee Table Solid Oak Nathan Lindberg 200x90x34cm
By Nathan Lindberg
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
piece can be used as a coffee table or console or bench... or even a daybed (please just contact us for
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2010s German Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Oak

Rustic Naga Table or Bench, Hand Carved Wabi Sabi Style, Ancient Solid Wood No.1
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Beautiful and rare naga table, made of one piece of solid, hard, ancient wood. Completely hand
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Rustic Naga Table or Bench, Hand Carved Wabi Sabi Style, Ancient Solid Wood no.2
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Beautiful and rare naga table, made of one piece of solid, hard, ancient wood. Completely hand
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern John Bench
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare 4 ft version of Long John bench Can be used as bench or coffee table Designed by Edward
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Walnut

*Deal for Emily 60" x 40" Modern Low Coffee Table Solid Oak Nathan Lindberg*
By Nathan Lindberg
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
piece can be used as a coffee table or console or bench... or even a daybed (please just contact us for
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2010s German Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Oak

*Deal for 54" x 54" Modern Low Coffee Table Solid Oak Nathan Lindberg, Pedestal*
By Nathan Lindberg
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
, heavyweight. This piece can be used as a coffee table or console or bench... or even a daybed (please just
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2010s German Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Oak

*Deal for Jeremiah* Modern Low Coffee Table Solid Oak Nathan Lindberg 200/100/34
By Nathan Lindberg
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
piece can be used as a coffee table or console or bench... or even a daybed (please just contact us for
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2010s German Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Oak

Chinese 19th Century Wooden Bench with Rattan Top
Located in New York, NY
A Chinese 19th century wooden bench, constructed of ju-mu wood, with inset rattan top. Very
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Modern Contemporary Nail Inlay Bench No. 310 by Peter Sandback
By Peter Sandback
Located in Harrisville, NH
Modern contemporary nail inlay bench no. 310 by Peter Sandback. Dark ash, nails Measures: 20" x
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Modern Contemporary Nail Inlay Bench No. 304 by Peter Sandback
By Peter Sandback
Located in Harrisville, NH
Modern contemporary nail inlay bench no. 304 by Peter Sandback. Natural walnut, nails Measures
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Modern Contemporary Nail Inlay Bench No. 305 by Peter Sandback
By Peter Sandback
Located in Harrisville, NH
Modern contemporary nail inlay bench No. 305 by Peter Sandback. dark maple, nails Measures: 10
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

"Hono Bench/Coffee Table" by Bill Hilgendorf and Jason Horvath
By Bill Hilgendorf, Jason Horvath
Located in Blauvelt, NY
A direct result of the dialogue between material and process, the “Hono Bench/Coffee Table” is a
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Other Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wood

Milo Baughman Rosewood and Chrome Curved Sofa Table C. 1970s
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
coffee table.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

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Chrome

French 18th Century Bench/Coffee Table with Hand Forged Wrought Iron Base
Located in Woodbury, CT
a coat of wax now and then. Perfect in your country home as a bench or coffee table, this one is a
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Antique Late 18th Century French Rustic Patio and Garden Furniture

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Wrought Iron

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Coffee Table Benches For Sale on 1stDibs

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

How Much are Coffee Table Benches?

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

Finding the Right Coffee And Cocktail Tables for You

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    How long a bench for a dining table should be depends on the length of the table. Generally, a dining bench should be equal in length, or 1 or 2 inches shorter, than the length of the side of the dining table where you intend to place it. For example, if your rectangular dining table is 60 inches long, benches that are 58 to 60 inches long would work well. Shop a wide range of dining room furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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, 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 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 ExpertMay 30, 2024
    There isn't really a standard size of a coffee table. Manufacturers produce coffee tables in a range of sizes and shapes. However, many rectangular tables are around 45 to 48 inches in length by 25 to 28 inches in width. Heights typically range from 16 to 18 inches. Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    Tray top coffee tables are coffee tables with long, flat rectangular surfaces that are supported by an x-frame base. Low tables that were initially used as tea or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. After coffee drinking and “coffee breaks” became popular, it didn’t take long for coffee and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary tray top coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To style an oval coffee table, create balance with opposites. Choose a sofa and accent chairs with a boxier shape for a striking contrast. Place a rectangular tray in the center and use it to display decorative accents or to store remotes and coasters. Another approach to decorating an oval table is to use decorative accents at different heights. Think of a tall vase placed next to a low bowl and a small sculpture positioned on top of two stacked coffee table books. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oval coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Styling a Noguchi coffee table really depends on the space you’re placing it in. The possibilities are far-reaching, so consider the colors and coordination of the other furniture and fixtures around the table. Noguchi tables look beautiful on their own or styled with flowers, books or pottery. Shop a selection of Isamu Noguchi pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Coffee tables became popular in the 1920s and ’30s. Pieces from this time period often show off the characteristics of Art Deco design, such as metal accents, mirrored finishes and the use of exotic woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Coffee tables first came into use during the Victorian era, largely in response to the rise of coffee houses in London. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs 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.