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Macassar De Coene
Knoll Desk Coffee Table, Bar Cart
By Knoll, De Coene Frères
Located in Antwerp, BE
A desk table with chromed steel base and parchment paper top.
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Hollywood Regency Burl Wood Butler
s Tray, Convertible to Coffee Table
By Drexel
Located in Peabody, MA
small coffee or occasional table.
As a butler's tray table, this measures 31.75" long, 18" deep, 28
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Materials
Brass
Large Italian Regency Style Faux Bamboo Chinoiserie Tole Tray Coffee Table
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a large scale Italian Regency style faux bamboo chinoiserie tole tray table. The tray is
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Regency Tray Tables
Materials
Metal
Italian Solid Wood Coffee Tables, by Toshiyuki Kita, Produced by Bernini, 1967
By Toshiyuki Kita
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian solid wood coffee tables, by Toshiyuki Kita, produced by Bernini, 1967.
Two gueridon
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Materials
Wood
Folding Coffee Table, Lucite Turtle Butler Serving Tray, Rizzo Style, Italy
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Folding table and tray
This butler tray or service table dates back to the 1970s and was probably
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Materials
Brass
French Neoclassical Carved Mahogany, Ormolu and Marble Coffee Table, circa 1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
French neoclassical cocktail low table features round inset marble top seated in pierced ormolu
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Tray Tables
Materials
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
c. 1780 George III Butler
s Tray Now on Coffee Table Height Stand
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1780 George III butler's tray now on coffee table height stand, English. Mahogany with full
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Tray Tables
Materials
Wood
Italian modern modular decorated steel coffee table, 2000s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern modular decorated steel coffee table, 2000s
Set of seven modular tables entirely in
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Steel
Heritage Mahogany Butler
s Coffee Tray Table, Circa 1960s
By Heritage Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
Chippendale style Style Mahogany butler's tray coffee table with brass hardware
Offered for sale
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Burl Walnut and Marquetry English Loo Table or Coffee Table
Located in Fayetteville, AR
is ideal as a coffee table, circa 1870.
Category
Antique 1870s British Victorian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Boxwood, Fruitwood, Rosewood, Walnut, Burl
"Bon Bon" Coffee Table, Unique Piece, Studio Superego, Italy
By Studio Superego
Located in Milan, Italy
A beautiful coffee table with a structure of colored sequences of plexiglass modules that are
Category
2010s Italian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Plexiglass
Bon Bon Coffee Table, Unique Piece, Studio Superego, Italy
By Studio Superego
Located in Milan, Italy
A beautiful coffee table with a structure of colored sequences of plexiglass modules that are
Category
2010s Italian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Plexiglass
Gem of a Hollywood Regency Black White and Gold Small Sized Tray Coffee Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very elegant small rectangular tray coffee table having a black background and gorgeous mother of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Tray Tables
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Coffee Table by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for NK
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian vintage teak round table from the 1950s.
This teak table is a fine example of Scandinavian design with its minimal, clean lines typical of the 1960s.
Designed by Kerst...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Teak
Spanish Light Oak Oval Coffee Table with Burl Top
Located in Miami, FL
Spanish light oak oval coffee table with beautiful burl top and carved pedestal legs with wood
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Colonial Revival Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Burl
Modern Multicolor Murano Glass Coffee Table with Brass trim Available
Located in Guazzora, IT
Multicolor Murano glass modern coffee table with brass trim, a masterpiece of Italian craftsmanship
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Hardwood
Vintage Industrial Rustic Wood
Cast Iron Factory Coffee Table - Rolling Cart
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial American Made, Rolling Coffee table, Cart with Cast Iron Wheels - and Swivel
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Carts and Bar Carts
Vintage Burmese Handwoven Rattan Breakfast Coffee Serving Table from the 1970s
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 20th century coffee serving table handwoven with rattan in Burma. This table adopts an oval shape
Category
20th Century Burmese Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Rattan
WéBé
Ella
Teak Side or Coffee Table with Rattan Magazine Shelf
By Louis Van Teeffelen, WéBé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Louis Van Teeffelen for WéBé 'Ella' teak side or coffee table with lower woven rattan shelf and
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Rattan, Teak
Italian mid-century modern coffee table, Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, 1960s
By Bernini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern coffee table by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini 1960s
Rectangular coffee
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Rattan and Wicker Dining/Coffee Table with Hidden Chairs
Located in Van Nuys, CA
up and down from 20" to 26" to be used as a coffee table or as a dining/game table with the chairs
Category
1990s American Tribal Dining Room Sets
Marble-Top Danish Modern Coffee Table by Bendixon Made in Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional swirl marble-top coffee, cocktail table in the Danish Modern taste, made in Sweden by
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Marble
Grand Server Boomerang Kidney Shaped Walnut Coffee Table Bar Cabinet, 1960s
By A.H. Stock
Located in Rome, IT
closed to transform back into a coffee table. There are shelves to place your cocktail glasses and a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal
20th Century Petite Antique English Tiger Oak Oval Folding Table Coffee Tea
Located in Shreveport, LA
Direct from England, a charming little antique English oak “flip top” game table~
~Base has
Category
Vintage 1920s English Jacobean Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table Bar Cart Mahogany, Frattini Per Saporiti, 1960s
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid-century modern coffee table bar cart in massive mahogany wood and two crystal shalves by
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Industrial Rustic Wood and Cast Iron Factory Coffee Table Rolling Cart
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial American made, rolling coffee table, "Lineberry Wilkesboro N.C." Cart with cast
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Center Coffee Table, Bar Cart, Afra
Tobia Scarpa Attributed
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian 1960s center table, coffee table, bar cart, Afra & Tobia Scarpa attributed, in rosewood and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Glass, Rosewood, Teak
Space Age Coffee Table and Bar Cart with Tablet from Curver Rotobar
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Very rare and iconic rotobar in perfect condition.
With side shelves, four bottle holders and a removable tray.
The 100% original and excellent condition makes this Curver a rarity...
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Space Age Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal
Large Turkish Copper Tray Table on Bamboo Folding Base
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
coffee table or game table, this is how they use them in Morocco, Syria, India, Egypt and in the Middle
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Islamic Tray Tables
Materials
Copper
Pink Tassled Coffee Table Ottoman
Located in Bradenton, FL
A large round coffee table ottoman. Upholstered in a salmon pink basket weave with a button at the
Category
Late 20th Century Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
Silver Leaf Bench or Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Silver Leaf Bench or Coffee Table, circa 1950's. It has a very clean-lined Asian form with
Category
Vintage 1950s American Ottomans and Poufs
Vintage Persian Rug Ottoman Coffee Table
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Exclusive Old New House® rug ottoman table! Made in-house in our Katonah NY studio, using
Category
2010s American Other Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
Vintage Persian Rug Ottoman Coffee Table
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Exclusive Old New House® rug ottoman table! Made in-house in our Katonah NY studio, using
Category
2010s American Other Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
Beautiful Woven Leather Ottoman or Coffee Table
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful woven leather ottoman or coffee table with an oak base. Nice patina!
Category
1990s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Striking Rectangular Kilim Upholstered Ottoman Coffee Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Wonderful kilim upholstered rectangular ottoman or coffee table having mahogany turned feet on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Tribal Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile, Mahogany
Midcentury French Riviera Bamboo and Rattan Coffee Table
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Winter Park, FL
A Mid-Century Modern bamboo and rattan coffee table from the French Riviera attributed to Audoux
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Brass
Antique Georgian Style Ottoman Footstool or Coffee Table
Located in Richmond, London
English 18th century style stool or ottoman, of massive proportions, on carved cabriole legs with hairy paw feet.
Category
20th Century English Chippendale Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Walnut
Super Cool Monumentally Large Cowhide Ottoman Coffee Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Natural tan cow hide with solid stainless modern legs.
Firm enough for seating or to be used for serving food/drinks.
Some wear along edge seems.
Plantation custom made furniture. P...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and P...
Materials
Cowhide
Rare Original Round Monterey Coffee Table or Ottoman, Signed
By Monterey Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare original round Monterey coffee table or ottoman. Branded MONTEREY under the top.
A
Category
Vintage 1930s American Rancho Monterey Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
Monumental Organic Modern Woven Rattan Wicker Ottoman Coffee Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Late 20th century monumental ottoman, bench, or coffee table crafted from woven rattan wicker. The
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan, Wood
No Legs Zebra Rectangular Ottoman Coffee Table, Real Zebra Skin Furniture Table
Located in Farmington, UT
Available to Ship and owned for 2 years. Features a beautiful Burchell Zebra hide that covers the entire ottoman with a black cover on the bottom. This ottoman was produced in South ...
Category
2010s African Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Zebra Hide, Plywood
Custom Made Vintage Turkish Rug Round Cocktail Ottoman Coffee Table
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Custom made vintage Turkish rug round cocktail ottoman coffee table
Measures: 41? round x 17
Category
20th Century Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wool
Rare Atelier Versace Tufted Upholstered Square Bench Ottoman Coffee Table
By Versace
Located in Miami, FL
Offered for sale is a large tufted bench which could also be used as a coffee table by Atelier
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
ANTiQUE GREEN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD OTTOMAN BENCH SEAT REVERSIBLE COFFEE TABLE
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
patina to die for. It seats two and is a bench size so ideal for a hallway or to use as a coffee table if
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Vintage Oversized Tufted Distressed Leather Ottoman/Coffee Table On Turned Legs
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Oversized Tufted Distressed Leather Ottoman/Coffee table on Turned Legs
This vintage
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Antique Leather Stool Ottoman Coffee table Window Seat, 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a very handsome leather window seat / ottoman, Circa 1890 in date.
It features a fantastic mahogany frame with turned legs and sumptuous dark tan buttoned leather upholste...
Category
Antique 1890s Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage Turkish Geometric Wool Rug Cocktail Ottoman or Coffee Table
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Beautiful Custom Made Cube ottoman made from a vintage Turkish hemp and wool rug, in brown, yellow, faded rose, pink, grays, taupes with charcoal colorings. Original seams, sewn with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wool, Foam, Wood
1970s Venetian Style Heavily Carved Tufted Velvet Ottoman / Coffee Table
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a Venetian style heavily carved ottoman. The tufted velvet upholstery is original and shows light wear but is free from tears or stains. The piece is unmarked.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Rococo Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet, Fruitwood
Vintage 1970s Tufted Ottoman Bench with Faux Marble Coffee Table Top
Located in Chattanooga, TN
this bench in front of your sofa to use as a coffee table / ottoman combo. Otherwise place the handy
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Faux Leather, Laminate
Basket Woven Rattan Ottoman Coffee Table in the style of Michael Taylor
By Michael Taylor
Located in San Diego, CA
Distinctive woven basket Rattan large ottoman coffee table. with original floral fabric easy to
Category
20th Century American Bohemian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Classic Leather Ottoman/Coffee Table, Nailhead Trim in the style of Ralph Lauren
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Southampton, NJ
Classic Leather Ottoman/Coffee Table with Nailhead Trim in the style of Ralph Lauren
Category
2010s Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Baxter Brown and White Cow Fur Leather Ottoman or Coffee Table, Italy, 1990s
By Baxter
Located in IT
to create immediately a warm and cozy atmosphere, to be used as coffee table as well.
Dimensions
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fur
Pink and Cream Geometric African Stone Marble Complete Chess Set, Kenya
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
table or game table. The board is created from a thin stone and decorated with pink square chess squares
Category
20th Century Kenyan Hollywood Regency Games
Materials
Stone
Paul Evans Patchwork Copper Cabinet with Slate Top for Directional, c. 1967
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Los Angeles, CA
matching sideboard, double wide credenza, coffee table, cafe / game table, flip-top bar cabinet, and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Copper, Pewter
Exceptional Round Coffee Table/Game 50 Years Plan with Zodiac Signs
Located in Palermo, Italia
Exceptional round coffee table/game 50 years plan with zodiac signs
Brass feet adjustable in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal, Brass
Exceptional Round Coffee Table / Game 50 Years Plan with Zodiac Signs
By Ignazio Gardella
Located in Palermo, Italia
Exceptional round coffee table / game 50 years plan with zodiac signs
Brass feet adjustable in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal, Brass
Game Table / Coffee Table by Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
lines and quality of manufacture. This stylish but unostentatious table is adjustable for height and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Game Tables
Materials
Brass
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Coffee Table Gaming For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal coffee table gaming for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and stone, every coffee table gaming was constructed with great care. Find 198 options for an antique or vintage coffee table gaming now, or shop our selection of 19 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the coffee table gaming you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A coffee table gaming, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one coffee table gaming that is appealing in its simplicity, but A.H. Stock, Baker Furniture Company and Drexel produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Coffee Table Gaming?
Prices for a coffee table gaming start at $250 and top out at $17,320 with the average selling for $1,917.
Questions About Coffee Table Gaming
- 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 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024The 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.
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