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Rocky Coffee Table, Geometric Coffee Table in Black by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
elementary piece of design for bold personalities.
Coffee table from the Rocky Collection designed by Joel
Category
2010s Mexican Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel
1980s Postmodern Memphis Group Coffee Table in Black and Grey
Located in Berlin, DE
This couch table was designed and built in the mid-1980s in Italy.
It is made out of different
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Memphis Group Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
$768 Sale Price
20% Off
1990s Marcel Breuer for Thonet Laccio Coffee Table in Black Laminate
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Laccio Coffee Table, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925. This particular
Category
1990s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Monumental Khetan Coffee Table in Black Bronze and Silver (IN STOCK)
By Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
Cast-bronze coffee table ready for pick-up at Elan Atelier NYC showroom. Please note that this is a
Category
2010s European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Silver, Bronze
$12,581 Sale Price
25% Off
Sculptural Profiterole Small Coffee Table in black Marble by Lara Bohinc
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
Profiterole small coffee table is 3D milled from nero marquina marble, supported by round dessert
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Ronald Schmitt Coffee Table in Black Steel with Glass Top, 1970s
By Ronald Schmitt
Located in New York, NY
Coffee table model K-185 in black steel with thick glass top by Ronald Schmitt, American, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Two Pedestal Coffee Tables in black marble and walnut wood set
By Casa Mineral
Located in Mexico City, MX
Set of two coffee tables with pedestal base in Monterrey black marble, the large one has a
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Modern Coffee Table in Black Formica and Wood, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
With its distinctive structure, this table epitomizes the search for new systems of joinery during
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Formica
New Modern Coffee Table in Black Portoro Marble, creator Karen Chekerdjian
By Karen Chekerdjian
Located in Milan, IT
Black Marquinia, Red Levanto Imperial Green and Black Marquinia, White Onyx, Black Antique and Blu
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
DeCastelli Scribble Comma Coffee Table in Black Top by Francesca Lanzavecchia
By DeCastelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
appeal. These symbols and characters chase each other almost as if dancing, manifesting as side tables
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Medium Rehbeintisch Coffee Table in Black Lacquer
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Adolf Loos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
to shape this simple, decisive design. The beech veneer table top is edged with solid wood
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Large Rehbeintisch Coffee Table in Black Lacquer
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Adolf Loos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
to shape this simple, decisive design. The beech veneer table top is edged with solid wood
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Small Rehbeintisch Coffee Table in Black Lacquer
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Adolf Loos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
to shape this simple, decisive design. The beech veneer table top is edged with solid wood
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Pinocchio Low Coffee Table in Black Aniline Base, by Giopato
Coombes
By Miniforms, Giopato
Coombes
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pinocchio low coffee and side-table set, with turned metal top, varnished white, black, silk grey
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Capron. “Navette” coffee table in black and red glazed stoneware. 1960s.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Roger Capron
Rectangular coffee table designed by Roger Capron, with metal legs and a rectangular
Category
Mid-20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Booleanos Square Coffee Table in Black Wood Veneer by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
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This geometric coffee table designed by Joel Escalona is a visual game that captivates the eye for its
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plywood
$4,049 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Acerbis Napoleone Small Coffee Table in black by Claudio Salocchi - IN STOCK
By Acerbis, Claudio Salocchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, coffee tables and display units, an extremely synthetic interpretation of geometries combined with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
2010s Herman Miller 36" Eames Coffee Table in Black Laminate 2x Available
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Universal Base Coffee Table, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1961
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
New Modern Coffee Table in Black and Green Marble, creator Karen Chekerdjian
By Karen Chekerdjian
Located in Milan, IT
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TOTEM is unique and trine, the divine inspiration of a design object. Black Marquinia and Imperial Green
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Booleanos Rectangular Coffee Table in Black Wood Veneer Table by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
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This geometric coffee table designed by Joel Escalona is a visual game that captivates the eye for its
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plywood
$4,717 Sale Price / item
20% Off
ClassiCon Bell Coffee Table in Black and Quartz Grey by Sebastian Herkner
By Sebastian Herkner
Located in New York, NY
table. Hand blown glass base. Metal top frame in solid black burnished steel, with clear varnish. Round
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Blown Glass
Mid Century Italian Post Modern Memphis Sottsass Style Coffee Table in Black
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A super funky cocktail table design from the 1980's and made in Italy. It features all steel
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Barh Wave Contemporary Coffee Table in Black Stained Ash Wood and Bronze
By Jeroen Thys van den Audenaerde, barh.design
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
barh wave coffee table is designed with a very obvious design language.
The concept of this
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze, Stainless Steel
ClassiCon Bell Coffee Table in Black
Montana Blue by Sebastian Herkner inSTOCK
By Sebastian Herkner
Located in New York, NY
table. Hand blown glass base. Metal top frame in solid black burnished steel, with clear varnish. Round
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Blown Glass
C. 1950s Herman Miller Eames ETR Surfboard Coffee Table in Black Laminate
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
This is an Eames ETR Surfboard Coffee Table, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames for
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Circular Coffee Table in Black Resin and Lapis Lazuli by E. Allemeersch
By Etienne Allemeersch
Located in New York, NY
Very impressive Lapis Lazuli and resin circular coffee table by E. Allemeersch.
The table is
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lapis Lazuli
1960s Rare Studio-Made Coffee Table in Black Walnut by Rude Osolnik
By Rude Osolnik
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a studio-crafted, round walnut coffee table by American woodturner Rude Osolnik. The piece
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
ClassiCon Bell Coffee Table in Black and Sapphire Blue by Sebastian Herkner
By Sebastian Herkner
Located in New York, NY
table. Hand blown glass base. Metal top frame in solid black burnished steel, with clear varnish. Round
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Blown Glass
Bodega Rectangular Coffee Table in Black Wood Marquetry Veneer by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
BODEGA COFFEE TABLE
Bodega Collection refers to cellar art or better known as chiaroscuro, a
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plywood
Mid Century Italian Post Modern Rectangular Glass Coffee Table in Black
Gray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sleek post modern design from Italy circa early 90's. Textured resin over wood with clear glass top.
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
ULTIMO Coffee Table in Black Metal with Translucent Black Glass by Soraya Osorio
By Soraya Osorio
Located in Vero Beach, FL
ULTIMO blackened metal coffee table, is composed of two 3/8" thick black metal legs and two 3/8
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Coffee and Cocktail ...
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Modern Minimalist Square Center Coffee Table in Black Oak Wood and Black Lacquer
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
collection proves that there are still things to innovate.
This table has a discrete drawer for storing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel
Modern Coffee Table S in Black and White marble, Designer Lorenzo Zaccarin
Located in Milan, IT
Coffee Table in Black Marquinia and White Michelangelo and marble
Size: ⌀ 50 x 43 cm. - ⌀ 19.7 x
Category
2010s Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble
ULTIMO Coffee Table in Black Metal, Brass and Black TransGlass by Soraya Osorio
By Soraya Osorio
Located in Vero Beach, FL
ULTIMO blackened metal coffee table, is composed of two 3/8" thick black metal legs and two 3/8
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
Interconnected Form Coffee Table in Black and White Marble by Antonio De Marco
Located in Geneve, CH
Necklace Mod 4 Carrara C And Nero Marquinia Coffee Table by Antonio De Marco
Dimensions: D 120 x W
Category
2010s Polish Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
21st Century Ray Coffee Table, in Black Lacquered and Nero Marquina, by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Ray Coffee Table 100, in Black Lacquered Bronze and Nero Marquina Top by Duistt
Ray coffee table
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and C...
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Italian Coffee Table in Black Marquina Marble and Chrome w/ Tray, Cattelan 1970s
By Cattelan Italia
Located in Roma, IT
Fabulous square coffee table entierely made in solid polished black marquinha table with a stylish
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Steel, Stainless Steel
Moooi Zio 145 Coffee Table in Black Stained Oak by Marcel Wanders Studio
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The perfect living room mates any time of the day. Marcel Wanders’ Zio coffee tables bring a touch
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Moooi Zio 110 Coffee Table in Black Stained Oak by Marcel Wanders Studio
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The perfect living room mates any time of the day. Marcel Wanders’ Zio coffee tables bring a touch
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Maurice HIRCH for Maison JANSEN Baroque Coffee Table, 1940s
By Maurice Hirch, Maison Jansen
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French baroque coffee table by Maurice HIRCH for Maison JANSEN, Paris, France, 1940s. Coffee table
Category
Vintage 1940s French Baroque Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Rex Coffee Table in Black Oak, Solid frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern Style
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
has stood the test of time: the Rex Collection. The Rex coffee table is always there when you need it
Category
2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Modern Coffee Table M in Black and White marble, Designer Lorenzo Zaccarin
Located in Milan, IT
Coffee Table in Black Marquinia and White Michelangelo and marble
Size: ⌀ 70 x 33 cm. ⌀ 27.6 x 13
Category
2010s Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble
Bodega Square Coffee Table in Black Wood Marquetry Veneer Table by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
BODEGA COFFEE TABLE
Bodega Collection refers to cellar art or better known as chiaroscuro, a
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plywood
$4,486 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Arch Coffee Table in Black Lacquered Wood with Glass
By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Three inclined support points, made of steam bent beech, give movement and lightness to a coffee
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Jos De Mey Coffee Table in Black Lacquered Wood, Luxus Kortrijk, Belgium, 1957
By Luxus Kortrijk, Jos De Mey
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare coffee table was designed by Jos De Mey and produced by the company Luxus in
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cut Glass, Wood
Modern Coffee Table L in Black and White marble, Designer Lorenzo Zaccarin
Located in Milan, IT
Coffee Table in Black Marquinia and White Michelangelo and marble
Size: 120 x 60 x 23 cm. - 47.2 x
Category
2010s Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble
Floating Coffee Table Nesting Set in Black Walnut by Autonomous Furniture
By Kirk Van Ludwig, Autonomous Furniture
Located in Victoria, BC
The Constantinople Round coffee table set is a modern wood and acrylic coffee table in Black Walnut
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Acrylic, Wood, Oak, Walnut, Fir
Keisho Coffee Table in Black Top with Graphite Stained Ash Base by Andrea Steidl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
complement the Suiseki collection, this table has developed into the ideal accessory for all LaCividina sofas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ash
Vittorio Square Coffee Table in Black Ash Wood
Black Aniline Leather
By Gio Pagani
Located in Milano, IT
tray.
This product is the Vittorio Square coffee table featuring a Black Rough Leather top
Category
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Materials
Marble
French Mid-Century Modern Steel and Glass Coffee Table by Pierre Guariche
Located in Westport, CT
A rare French Mid-Century Modern coffee table in black enameled steel and glass with brass details
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Steel
Tacchini Cage Coffee Table in Black Marquinia Marble Designed Gordon Guillaumier
By Gordon Guillaumier, Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
Minimalism and elegance are the key features of Cage coffee tables, with their metal base that is
Category
2010s Italian Tables
Materials
Marble
Chineese Black Lacquer Coffee Table Encrusted with Hard Stone
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Pretty coffee table in black Chinese lacquer. The feet are slightly curved and adorned with golden
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sofa Tables
Materials
Lacquer
$2,305 Sale Price
20% Off
Haiku Small Coffee Table in Black Top with Satin Brass Metal Frame by Marco Zito
By Marco Zito, Saba Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
coffee table designed by Marco Zito for Saba Italia is in fact made up of three parts: the frame and the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Vittorio Large Coffee Table in Black Ash Wood
Notre Dame Marble
Located in Milano, IT
table has an additional version featuring a Notre Dame marble top version with a black ash wood recessed
Category
2010s Center Tables
Materials
Marble
1970s Two Coffee Tables Black Thermoformed Plastic Studio DA for Sormani Italy
By Sormani, Studio DA
Located in Arosio, IT
manufacturing system applied to home design.
These two sculptural, light coffee tables in black plastic are
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plastic
Senza Fine coffee table in Black antieris wood and Black Ash wood
By Gio Pagani
Located in Milano, IT
The Senza Fine collection is strongly characterized by the material they are made of, Black
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Wood, Ash, Oak
Chic Outdoor Coffee Table in Black Marble with Acrylic Details
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Ness, outdoor center table
The Ness coffee table combines the lightness of acrylic with the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble, Stainless Steel
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Coffee Table In Black For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the coffee table in black you’re looking for. Each coffee table in black for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and stone. Find 245 options for an antique or vintage coffee table in black now, or shop our selection of 312 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect coffee table in black — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A coffee table in black made by Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one coffee table in black that is appealing in its simplicity, but Karen Chekerdjian, Amura and Bend Goods produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Coffee Table In Black?
Prices for a coffee table in black start at $147 and top out at $45,000 with the average selling for $3,492.
Finding the Right Coffee-tables-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 In Black
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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.
- 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 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.
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