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Artisan-Made Unique Art Deco Greek Key Iron and Slate Coffee Table
Located in Portland, OR
Unique hand-crafted flat bar iron bench or coffee table from a Baltimore area estate, circa 1920s
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Slate, Iron

Baker Furniture Mid-Century Modern Teak Slat Expanding Coffee Table, Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern slatted expandable bench or coffee table By Baker
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Modernist Bespoke Cerused Oak Coffee/Cocktail Table Designed by John Tracey
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist bespoke Cerused oak and brass coffee /cocktail table designed and bench made by John
Category

2010s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Paul McCobb Planner Group Iron and Maple Coffee Table, Newly Refinished
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
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

Asian-Inspired Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Cork Top Bench or Low Table
By Paul Frankl
Located in San Francisco, CA
An Asian-inspired midcentury Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture cork top bench or low table with
Category

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

Materials

Cork

Brutalist Rectangular Coffee Table in Warm Wood Veneer, Podio by NONO
By NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
design make it a versatile piece, perfect for use as a coffee table or as a bench for sitting. Crafted
Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Plywood

Brutalist Square Coffee Table in Warm Wood Veneer, Podio by NONO
By NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
make it a versatile piece, perfect for use as a coffee table or as a bench for sitting. Crafted by
Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Plywood

Mid Century Modern Black Walnut Live Edge Cocktail Table Or Bench w Stone Legs
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful and unique. Black walnut top which sits on 2 inch tapered cement slabs that are connected by a heavy iron stretcher. Fabulous 2 inch thick black walnut top cut from a local...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Coc...

Materials

Cement, Iron

Contemporary Bench, HOT collection, Gradient Stainless Steel Medium
By Buzao
Located in Paris, IDF
Bench or coffee table Electroplated stainless steel Medium Size: 35 x 130 x 40 cm Large Size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Benches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Contemporary Bench, HOT Collection, Gradient Stainless Steel Large
By Buzao
Located in Paris, IDF
Bench or coffee table Electroplated stainless steel Medium size: 35 x 130 x 40 cm Large size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Benches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Solid Oiled Slat Wood Top Chrome Bench
By Established Lines
Located in Rockaway, NJ
; thick slat wood bench or coffee table on stainless steel base. The bench is heavy and very solid
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Florence Knoll T Angle Walnut Bench
By Florence Knoll
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Florence Knoll T Angle Walnut Bench
Category

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

Materials

Steel

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

2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Plywood

Brutalist Round Coffee Table in Red Oak Wood Veneer, Podio by NONO
By NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
versatile piece, perfect for use as a coffee table or as a bench for sitting. Crafted by hand, the veneer
Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Plywood

Mid-Century Bertoia Slat Bench by Knoll
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful slat bench by Harry Bertoia for Knoll measures 72 inches wide, and is a wonderful
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Bench, Hot Collection, Gradient Stainless Steel Custom Size
By Buzao
Located in Paris, IDF
Bench or coffee table Electroplated stainless steel Custom size: 213 cm length, 61 cm depth
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Benches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Andrianna Shamaris Wood and Granite Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Wabi Sabi bleached teak bench with unique natural wood character. We added granite minimalist legs
Category

2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Granite

Senufo Bench from Ivory Cost, Monoxyle 1950
Located in LYON, FR
on raw wood. The bench or bed can be used as a large coffee table. One of the feet has a light period
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Santa Rosa Bench in California Redwood in Stock
By Greg Mitchell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
could double as either a large bench or a small coffee table. The time honored mortise and tenon
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Shaker Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Long Six-Legged Blood Cherry Lacquer Finish Display Bench
By Drexel, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Decorative seven foot long carved frame bench or coffee table in thick dirty red lacquer enamel
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Hardwood

Slatted Bench In Meranti Wood, Italy 1950s
Located in Hellouw, NL
This compact bench with a powerful appearance has been meticulously made. The design somewhat
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Early American Pine Cobbler s Bench with Leather Seat Inset
Located in Middleburg, VA
as a low coffee table with a story, a sculptural console in an entryway or hallway, or a collector's
Category

Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Iron

Bench René Martin for Charlotte Perriand - Circa 1965
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Bench René Martin for Charlotte Perriand From: Chante Merle residence in Méribel 4 feet called club
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Vintage 1960s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Pine

Bench "The Lovers" Philippe Delzers / Elitis, France, 1998
By Philippe Delzers
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Table/bench with 6 legs in blackened oak Les Amants by Philippe Delzers for Elitis, France, 1998
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1990s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Contemporary Ceramic modern Coffeetable Bench Glazed Stoneware Black Blue
By Xavier Mañosa, Apparatu
Located in Rubi, Catalunya
Handmade stoneware coffee table manufactured at the workshop of Apparatu in Barcelona. Different
Category

2010s Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Stoneware

Mid Century Modern Walnut Slat Bench Styled After Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern slat bench coffee table features hardwood construction, original walnut
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Contemporary Ceramic Coffeetable Bench Glazed Stoneware Yellow Green Iron Oxide
By Apparatu, Xavier Mañosa
Located in Rubi, Catalunya
Handmade stoneware coffee table manufactured at the workshop of Apparatu in Barcelona. Different
Category

2010s Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Stoneware

Contemporary Ceramic Coffeetable modern Bench Glazed Stoneware Dark Green Brown
By Xavier Mañosa, Apparatu
Located in Rubi, Catalunya
Handmade stoneware coffee table manufactured at the workshop of Apparatu in Barcelona. Different
Category

2010s Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Stoneware

Bench Organic Contemporary Blackened Steel and Saddle Leather with Horsehair
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
BENCH NO. 2 J.M. Szymanski d. 2023 A carved iron frame is combined with soft saddle leather. The
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel, Iron

Krobo Bench in Oak by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway, 1960s
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Göteborg, SE
"Krobo" by Torbjörn Afdal in oak. Use it as a TV stand or coffee table. Why not place it along the
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Duna Bench in Solid Walnut Wood, Ottoman by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Duna Bench in Solid Walnut Wood, Ottoman by Joel Escalona Duna Collection is a set of wood tables
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Walnut

Duna Bench in Solid Poplar Wood, Stool by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Duna Bench in Solid Poplar Wood, Stool by Joel Escalona Duna Collection is a set of wood tables
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Poplar, Hardwood

Nicely Patinated Dutch Bench / Sidetable 1960 s Elmwood with Dovetail Joints
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Minimalist Dutch Sidetable or Bench in Solid Elm Wood 1960's Beautiful Dovetail connections and a
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Ita OS5 Bench in Dark Stained Oak by OEO Studio for &Tradition
By OEO Studio, &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Designed to complement the Ita dining table, the Ita bench is a cohesive extension of the
Category

2010s Polish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Ita OS5 Bench by OEO Studio for &Tradition, Oak Veneer, Modern Design
By OEO Studio, &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Designed to complement the Ita dining table, the Ita bench is a cohesive extension of the
Category

2010s Polish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

TV Stand Bench in Solid Ash, South Scandinavian Design by Eric Gizard, Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
ash wood from sustainable managed French forests. It can also be used as a bench, a coffee table, a
Category

2010s French Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Ash, Lacquer

Midcentury Italian Wooden Console or Long Side Table
By Dassi Mobili Moderni
Located in Madrid, ES
Versatile long mahogany side / coffee table, console or bench with tapering legs. Made in Italy by
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Low Rectangular Side Table with Distressed Finish and Carved Chow Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
table, low bench, or accent table, the table's compact proportions and mellow golden tones make it easy
Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Alain Richard Side Table Model 201, Ed. Meubles T.V., France, 1954
By Alain Richard, Meubles TV
Located in Renens, CH
Alain Richard Bench-Coffee table, Model 201, Ed. Meubles T.V., France, circa 1954. This beautiful
Category

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

Materials

Iron

Patinated Wooden Naga Table, Crafted in India, Early 20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This exceptional Naga coffee table, handcrafted from a single piece of wood, embodies the rich
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Brown Patinated Wooden Naga Table, Crafted in India, Early 20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
serve as a coffee table or low bench, bringing a touch of cultural richness and minimalist warmth to any
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Longboard
By Petr Lehky
Located in Praha, CZ
This coffee table can serve as a bench with shoe shelf.
Category

2010s Czech Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Longboard
Longboard
$1,449
Philip Kelvin LaVerne Rare "Generation" Sculpture 1970s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
changed it. There is support under the table top so that this piece can also serve as a coffee table or
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Andrianna Shamaris Bleached Teak Wood Side Table/Coffee Table or Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Reclaimed single slab bleached teak wood coffee table, side table or bench. Perfect for inside or
Category

2010s Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Senoufou Resting Day Bed in Solid or Large Wood Coffee Table Africanist - G593
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Large Senoufo resting bed from Africa from the 60's, which can be used as a large coffee table or a
Category

Vintage 1960s African Tribal Daybeds

Materials

Wood

Jumu Wood Asian Kang Low Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Jumu wood antiques Asian Kang low table, can be use large coffee table or side table or bench
Category

Antique 1870s Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood

Jumu Wood Asian Kang Low Table
Jumu Wood Asian Kang Low Table
$3,600 Sale Price
34% Off
Christopher Prinz “Wrinkled Bench” in Rainbow Iridescent (Polished)
By Christopher Prinz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wrinkled steel bench by Omaha-based designer Christopher Prinz, who achieves this unusual texture
Category

2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Majestic Restored Pagoda Coffee Table or Bench by John Wisner for Ficks Reed
By Ficks Reed, John Wisner
Located in Atlanta, GA
restored Pagoda form coffee table or bench by Ficks Reed, c 1954. Stout expertly constructed rattan frame
Category

Vintage 1950s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Hardwood

Edward Wormley Coffee Table/Bench
By Edward Wormley
Located in Nashville, TN
Beautiful Edward Wormley walnut coffee table/bench. Identical construction to the Long John bench
Category

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

Three One Four Studio, "Eroded" Coffee Table / Bench, Cast Jesmonite
Located in Hinckley, GB
. This coffee table / bench was cast in solid Jesmonite to give a weight and coldness to the touch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cast Stone

1960s Coffee Table / Bench
Located in Tarrytown, NY
/ coffee table from the 1960's.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Nokogiri Coffee Table Bench
Located in Monte-Serzedo, 13
Nokogiri could not be just a coffee table. It can be used as a centre table, a footrest or entry bench
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Ash, Oak, Walnut

Nokogiri Coffee Table Bench
Located in Monte-Serzedo, 13
Nokogiri could not be just a coffee table. It can be used as a centre table, a footrest or entry bench
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Ash, Oak, Walnut

Condos Coffee Table Bench
By Foreign National
Located in New York, NY
Condos Table is a coffee table inspired by Aldo Rossi and Brutalist apartment blocks, made of
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Extra Large Jane and Gordon Martz Coffee Table / Bench for Marshall Studios
By Gordon Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Phoenix, AZ
A rare and impressive extra-large coffee table / bench designed by Jane and Gordon Martz for
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Nokogiri Coffee Table Bench+ Cushion
Located in Monte-Serzedo, 13
Nokogiri could not be just a coffee table. It can be used as a centre table, a footrest or entry bench
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Ash, Oak, Walnut

Nokogiri Coffee Table Bench - 130cm + Cushion
Located in Monte-Serzedo, 13
Nokogiri could not be just a coffee table. It can be used as a centre table, a footrest or entry bench
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Ash, Oak, Walnut

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Coffee Table Benches For Sale on 1stDibs

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

How Much are Coffee Table Benches?

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

Finding the Right Coffee And Cocktail Tables for You

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Yes, a coffee table can be too low. Most experts recommend choosing a coffee table that is around one to two inches lower than the seat height of your sofa or loveseat. You may find it difficult to access items on the tabletop while seated if you choose a shorter table. In addition, an overly low coffee table can make a room feel cramped or unbalanced. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Sometimes, designers intentionally place ultra-low coffee tables in spaces to create a bold contrast in a large room. Feel free to break from convention when choosing a coffee table. What's most important is that the finished result appeals to you and allows you to enjoy your seating area to the fullest. Shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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 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 ExpertMay 3, 2024
    How long a bench for a dining table should be depends on the length of the table. Generally, a dining bench should be equal in length, or 1 or 2 inches shorter, than the length of the side of the dining table where you intend to place it. For example, if your rectangular dining table is 60 inches long, benches that are 58 to 60 inches long would work well. Shop a wide range of dining room furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    The difference between a sofa table and a coffee table is that a sofa table is always behind the sofa and a coffee table is in front of it. Additionally, a sofa table is the same height as the sofa and a coffee table is much shorter.

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

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Coffee tables became popular in the 1920s and ’30s. Pieces from this time period often show off the characteristics of Art Deco design, such as metal accents, mirrored finishes and the use of exotic woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Coffee tables first came into use during the Victorian era, largely in response to the rise of coffee houses in London. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    There isn't really a standard size of a coffee table. Manufacturers produce coffee tables in a range of sizes and shapes. However, many rectangular tables are around 45 to 48 inches in length by 25 to 28 inches in width. Heights typically range from 16 to 18 inches. Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Whether 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, 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.