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Memphis Design Style Coffee Table, circa 1980
By Aldo Rossi, Memphis Group, Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Ettore Sottsass, Shiro Kuramata
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Memphis Design Style Coffee Table
circa 1980
"lacquer finish in glossy black and red"
"glass is
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Lacquer
Postmodern Marble Coffee / Cocktail Table (after Angelo Mangiarotti)
By Giorgio Bonaguro, Memphis Group, Memphis Milano, Giotto Stoppino, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Round Top, TX
Sculptural Postmodern marble cocktail table with four conical "legs" in black and white striped
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Eclectic Table Covered with Silver Top Glass, 1990s
By Lam Lee Group
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Silver-covered coffee table with glass top by Lam Lee Group, 1990s
Category
1990s Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Silver Leaf
Paul McCobb Coffee Table
By Paul McCobb, Winchendon
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul McCobb Coffee Table, Planner Group by Winchendon 1950, Maple Top with Wrought Iron frame
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
$3,840 Sale Price
20% Off
Paul Mccobb Maple Centre Table for Planner Group, circa 1965
By Paul McCobb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an iconic Planner Group table by Paul McCobb. This solid maple table has been
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Maple
Group of Two PGD Rock Crystal Cocktail Tables by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Group of two polygonal form gray rock crystal cocktail tables with dark antique brass finish bases
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rock Crystal
Tacchini Joaquim Marble Coffee Table
By Tacchini
Located in Boston, MA
This coffee table, embodying an exquisite and iconic design, draws inspiration from creative reuse
Category
2010s European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Gallotti&Radice Haumea Glass Coffee Table
By Massimo Castagna, Gallotti
Radice
Located in Boston, MA
Gallotti&Radice Haumea Medium Coffee Table by Massimo Castagna. This elegant coffee table
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Paloma Editions Kiss Coffee Table Roman Travertine
Located in BONDI JUNCTION, AU
The Kiss Coffee Table by Paloma Editions is hand made in Italy. An elongated oval piece, sculpted
Category
2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Limestone, Travertine, Marble, Breccia Marble
$11,500 / item
Paloma Editions Kiss Coffee Table Cappuccino Limestone
Located in BONDI JUNCTION, AU
The Kiss Coffee Table by Paloma Editions is hand made in Italy. An elongated oval piece, sculpted
Category
2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Breccia Marble, Limestone, Travertine, Marble
$24,000 / item
Paloma Editions Air Coffee Table Bianco Onyx
Located in BONDI JUNCTION, AU
The Air Coffee Table by Paloma Editions features curvature inspired by floating petals as light as
Category
2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
$26,300 / item
Paloma Editions Air Coffee Table Navona Travertine
Located in BONDI JUNCTION, AU
The Air Coffee Table by Paloma Editions features curvature inspired by floating petals as light as
Category
2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
$17,800 / item
Paloma Editions Constantin Coffee Table Roman Travertine
Located in BONDI JUNCTION, AU
The Constantin Coffee Table by Paloma Editions is sculpted from noble materials, its subtly organic
Category
2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Paloma Editions Constantin Coffee Table Cippolino Marble
Located in BONDI JUNCTION, AU
The Constantin Coffee Table by Paloma Editions is sculpted from noble materials, its subtly organic
Category
2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
$18,300 / item
Paloma Editions Constantin Coffee Table Arabescato Marble
Located in BONDI JUNCTION, AU
The Constantin Coffee Table by Paloma Editions is sculpted from noble materials, its subtly organic
Category
2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Gallotti&Radice Nori Round Marble Coffee Table
By Studio G&R, Gallotti
Radice
Located in Boston, MA
The Gallotti
Radice Nori Coffee Table is crafted from black lacquered solid wood, and adorned
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Pianca Icaro Coffee Table by Pianca Studio
Located in Boston, MA
Rectangular. Icaro makes an elegant addition to any room with its adaptable and minimal look, while staying true to its distinctive character and stability. Icaro fits perfectly in a...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Kendo Rita Lite Coffee Table by Antoni Arola
By Antoni Arola
Located in Boston, MA
The Rita Lite Coffee Table is a collection of coffee and auxiliary tables featuring a gray smoked
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Smoked Glass
Paloma Editions Kiss Coffee Table Classico Alabastrino Travertine
Located in BONDI JUNCTION, AU
The Kiss Coffee Table by Paloma Editions is hand made in Italy. An elongated oval piece, sculpted
Category
2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Limestone, Travertine, Marble, Breccia Marble
Paloma Editions Kiss Coffee Table Bianco Alabastrino Travertine
Located in BONDI JUNCTION, AU
The Kiss Coffee Table by Paloma Editions is hand made in Italy. An elongated oval piece, sculpted
Category
2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Breccia Marble, Limestone, Travertine, Marble
Giorgetti Skyline Coffee Table Round by Carlo Colombo
By Giorgetti S.p.A.
Located in Boston, MA
The Skyline Coffee Table features a sleek round design with walnut-stained dark wood and a strong
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
Paloma Editions Kiss Coffee Table Verde Breccia Marble
Located in BONDI JUNCTION, AU
The Kiss Coffee Table by Paloma Editions is hand made in Italy. An elongated oval piece, sculpted
Category
2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Breccia Marble
$24,000 / item
Baker Far East Square Mahogany Coffee Table
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Baker Furniture Far East Group mahogany coffee table with ebonized triple reed legs and offset
Category
Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Paloma Editions Air Coffee Table Bianco Alabastrino Travertine
Located in BONDI JUNCTION, AU
The Air Coffee Table by Paloma Editions features curvature inspired by floating petals as light as
Category
2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Paloma Editions Constantin Coffee Table Classico Alabastrino Travertine
Located in BONDI JUNCTION, AU
The Constantin Coffee Table by Paloma Editions is sculpted from noble materials, its subtly organic
Category
2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Paloma Editions Constantin Coffee Table Verde Breccia Marble
Located in BONDI JUNCTION, AU
The Constantin Coffee Table by Paloma Editions is sculpted from noble materials, its subtly organic
Category
2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Giorgetti Skyline Coffee Table Pentagon by Carlo Colombo
By Giorgetti S.p.A.
Located in Boston, MA
Pentagonal low table in metal pewter finished, with top available in different materials.
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
Teka 008 Outdoor Coffee Table by RODA
By RODA
Located in Boston, MA
sample, currently on display at Casa Design Group in Boston.
Available size:
W 32.5" x D 32.5" x H 12".
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
$1,547 Sale Price
15% Off
Molteni&C Louisa Coffee Table by Vincent Van Duysen
By Molteni
C
Located in Boston, MA
The Louisa Coffee Table is perfect for cozy gatherings, featuring a tactile design with slabs
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ash
Pianca Abaco Round Coffee Table by Pianca Studio
Located in Boston, MA
The simplicity of its design conceals interesting and well-gauged geometric and constructive choices that explore and exploit the theme of the circle and symmetry. The base is compos...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
La Cividina "U" Coffee Table by La Cividina
By La Cividina
Located in Boston, MA
Their main distinctive feature is U-shaped support made of bent aluminum. Its soft curves inspired the rounded appearance of the tops. The sculpturesque style with minimalist lines m...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
La Cividina "U" Coffee Table by La Cividina.
By La Cividina
Located in Boston, MA
Their main distinctive feature is U-shaped support made of bent aluminum. Its soft curves inspired the rounded appearance of the tops. The sculpturesque style with minimalist lines m...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Molteni&C Cleo Coffee Table by Vincent Van Duysen
By Molteni
C
Located in Boston, MA
The Cleo Coffee Table pairs practical functionality with a striking design, featuring a sleek
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Pewter
Molteni&C Cleo Coffee Table by Vincent Van Duysen
By Molteni
C
Located in Boston, MA
The Cleo Coffee Table pairs practical functionality with a striking design, featuring a sleek
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Pewter
Haumea Brass Coffee Table Small by Massimo Castagna
By Gallotti
Radice
Located in Boston, MA
Haumea coffee table designed by Massimo Castagna
Coffee table in 10 mm transparent extra light
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Price Upon Request
Haumea Coffee Table Glass M by Massimo Castagna
By Gallotti
Radice
Located in Boston, MA
Gallotti&Radice Haumea coffee table designed by Massimo Castagna
Finish: Extralight glass
Black
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Price Upon Request
Paloma Editions Constantin Coffee Table French Oak Natural Finish
Located in BONDI JUNCTION, AU
The Constantin Coffee Table by Paloma Editions is sculpted from noble materials, its subtly organic
Category
2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Limestone, Marble
Paloma Editions Constantin Coffee Table Navona Travertine (Available Now)
Located in BONDI JUNCTION, AU
The Constantin Coffee Table by Paloma Editions is sculpted from noble materials, its subtly organic
Category
2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Skyline Walnut Top Coffee Table Designed by Carlo Colombo
By Giorgetti S.p.A., Carlo Colombo
Located in Boston, MA
compositions.
Finishes: Skyline Coffee Table 77015, Top in ash-stained walnut, metal base in pewter
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Pewter
$6,120 Sale Price
20% Off
Pianca Abaco Round Chrome Coffee Table by Pianca Studio
Located in Boston, MA
The simplicity of its design conceals interesting and well-gauged geometric and constructive choices that explore and exploit the theme of the circle and symmetry. The base is compos...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Dione Marble and Ceramic Coffee Table by Paolo Castelli
By Paolo Castelli
Located in Boston, MA
Sculptural coffee tables that combine, in different shapes, noble materials as marble, metal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
$11,162 / item
Rare Vintage Swivel Molar Coffee Table by Wendell Castle
By Wendell Castle
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare orange color swivel coffee table from the Molar Group manufactured by Beylerian, circa 1969
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Fiberglass, Rubber
Marble low table by W. Katavolos, R. Little and D. Kelley by ICF, italy, 1970s
By ICF Group, Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Milano, IT
Metal and marble low table by W. Katavolos, R. Little and D. Kelley manufactured by Icf, 1970s
low
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
Molteni&C D.552.2 Rosewood Coffee Table by Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti, Molteni
C
Located in Boston, MA
With a triangular shape and intriguing intersection of wood and glass, this distinctive coffee
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Rosewood
$2,588 Sale Price
20% Off
Dione Ceramic Coffee Table with Marble Top by Paolo Castelli
By Paolo Castelli
Located in Boston, MA
Sculptural coffee tables that combine, in different shapes, noble materials as marble, metal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Dione Ceramic Coffee Table with Brass Top by Paolo Castelli
By Paolo Castelli
Located in Boston, MA
Sculptural coffee tables that combine, in different shapes, noble materials as marble, metal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
21st Century Modern Oakwood Coffee Table Silvestro, Made in Italy
By E-GGS
Located in Sant
Elena, IT
A family of coffee tables inspired by nature. Walking in the woods, the sight of logs repeating one
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak
21st Century Modern Oakwood Coffee Table Ø70cm Silvestro Made in Italy
By E-GGS
Located in Sant
Elena, IT
A family of coffee tables inspired by nature. Walking in the woods, the sight of logs repeating one
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak, Driftwood
Floor Sample Giorgetti Galet Glass Coffee Table By Ludovica
Roberto Palomba
By Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1, Giorgetti S.p.A.
Located in Boston, MA
life. Galet is a low table with an irregular shape of the top, that can be in different precious
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather, Glass
Fiam Italia Set of Three Cristaline Glass Coffee Tables by Marcel Wanders Studio
By MARCEL WANDERS
Located in New York, NY
1) Coffee table with fused
transparent glass top.
CRS50
Ø 50 x H 50 cm
Ø 19 11/16” x H 19 11/16
Category
2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
Paul Cobb Coffee Planner Table in Black Iron and Solid Maple Top by Winchendon
By Winchendon, Paul McCobb
Located in Berlin, DE
Vintage and fully restored Paul McCobb Coffee Table by Winchendon Planner Group in excellent
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Marelli Kyoto Dining Table by Marco Cattaneo
By Marelli
Located in Boston, MA
Elegant dining table, characterized by the peculiar metal base with precious wooden top. Kyoto is a
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
$3,129 Sale Price
20% Off
Paloma Editions Jude Low Table I Arabescato Marble
Located in BONDI JUNCTION, AU
Paloma Editions presents the Jude Series. Designed with the intention of modernising a classical, romantic and timeless silhouette. Sculpted from a single block of stone, the Jude se...
Category
2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Breccia Marble
$6,900 / item
Explorer Low Tables by BD Barcelona
By Jaime Hayon
Located in Boston, MA
Designed by Jaime Hayon
A series of side tables, Explorer 1, 2 and 3 inspired by the playful and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
$4,743 / item
Gallotti&Radice Haumea Glass Side Cocktail Table
By Gallotti
Radice, Massimo Castagna
Located in Boston, MA
The Gallotti&Radice Haumea Side Table, designed by Massimo Castagna, is a sophisticated and modern
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
$3,310 / item
Paloma Editions Jude Low Table II Verde Breccia Marble
Located in BONDI JUNCTION, AU
Paloma Editions presents the Jude Series. Designed with the intention of modernising a classical, romantic and timeless silhouette. Sculpted from a single block of stone, the Jude se...
Category
2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Breccia Marble
Paloma Editions Jude Low Table I Verde Breccia Marble
Located in BONDI JUNCTION, AU
Paloma Editions presents the Jude Series. Designed with the intention of modernising a classical, romantic and timeless silhouette. Sculpted from a single block of stone, the Jude se...
Category
2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Breccia Marble
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Coffee Table Group For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal coffee table group for your home. Each coffee table group for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and maple. There are 361 variations of the antique or vintage coffee table group you’re looking for, while we also have 32 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect coffee table group — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each coffee table group bearing mid-century modern, modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made coffee table group over the years, but those crafted by Paul McCobb, Planner Group and Herman Miller are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A large coffee table group can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller coffee table group available at 1stDibs — each spanning 0.79 in width — may make for a better choice.
How Much is a Coffee Table Group?
Prices for a coffee table group can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $232 and can go as high as $120,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,000.
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 Group
- 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. - 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.
- 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 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 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 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.
- 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 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 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 ExpertOctober 26, 2021A tall coffee table is usually called exactly that — a tall coffee table. Coffee tables, also referred to as cocktail tables, are generally designed to sit at or below the sofa's seat height. These tables may come in a range of sizes, but they are often between 16 and 18 inches high and are designed in a variety of lengths and widths. They’re meant to provide a practical table-top surface that complements your living room layout. (A tall version might also be suitable for use as a dining table.) Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tall coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The best coffee table for a sectional can be a round coffee table, particularly with respect to U-shaped sectionals. The circular design creates a sense of balance in small spaces and renders it easy for guests to move to and fro, especially when surrounded by chairs. Find a collection of antique and vintage coffee tables on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 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.
- 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.
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Uchronia’s Plant Stand Gives Pots a Pretty Perch with All the Trimmings
Like other pieces in the firm’s Candy Box collection, the cheerful limited-edition design showcases French craft.
The Ultimate Guide to Types of Tables for the Home
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Inspired by the Cosmos, Sandra Nunnerley’s Nova Table Has a Futuristic Feel
The designer’s innovative use of an unexpected material gives this console a lift.
This 19th-Century Gilded Desk Displays a Fanciful Kingdom in Marquetry
The stately piece brings both gravitas and whimsy to any work space.
In Guadalajara, These Luscious Side Tables Are Chiseled from Volcanic Rock
Use them as tables or stools, indoors or out.
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