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Modern Industrial Coffee Table Glass Top Metal and Black Wood
By Peter Harrison
Located in Middle Grove, NY
Industrial brackets connect the many elements of this square coffee table. 16 legs visually vibrate
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Rectangular Art Deco Coffee Table in Wrought Iron and Black Marble, France, 1940
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Elegant rectangular coffee table composed of a black marble top and a twisted multi-strand wrought
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Wrought Iron
Architectural Coffee Table in Cerused Oak and Mirror
Located in Pasadena, CA
An elegant coffee/ cocktail table with inlaid mirrored glass and dark ceruse finish. The table
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mirror, Oak
Art Deco Machine Age Folding Coffee Table in Book-Matched Walnut
Black Lacquer
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Art Deco Machine Age cubist folding coffee table was realized in the United States
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer
Phillip Lloyd Powell; Studio Made Coffee Table in American Black Walnut, 1960
s
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Phillip Lloyd Powell, USA, Sculpted and carved America walnut coffee table, interesting grain and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
French Mid-Century Modern Chrome and Black Glass Coffee Table
Located in Austin, TX
Vintage French Mid-Century Modern period coffee table in brushed chrome with black glass top and
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Coffee Table in Ceramic Tiles by Roger Capron
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Glazed ceramic tiles top, "Navettes" pattern, in white, red and black, standing on a lacquered
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Wrought Iron Coffee Table in the Manner of Giacometti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wrought iron coffee table in the manner of Giacometti, a beautiful hammered wrought iron table. The
Category
20th Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Brass and Laquered Black Marble Coffee Table in the Style of Romeo Rega, 1970s
Located in amstelveen, NL
Coffee table in Hollywood Regency style from the 70s, brass structure and lacquered black marble
Category
Vintage 1970s European Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Coffee Table Circular in Tiger Eyes by Etienne Allemeersch
By Etienne Allemeersch
Located in Brussels, BE
executed circular coffee table in resin with an inlay of tiger eye wood. The piece sits on a wood black
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Multi-gemstone
Brass Frame Coffee Table with Black Glass Top in the Style of Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant coffee table in the style of Maison Jansen featuring a delicate brass frame with a
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Modern Black and Gold Scroll Coffee Table in the Style of Karl Springer, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in Southampton, NJ
Striking black and gold lacquered scroll coffee table in the manner of Karl Springer. Sculptural in
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bentwood, Lacquer
Vintage Italian Coffee Table in Steel and Cararra Marble
Located in Montelabbate, PU
70's Coffee table with steel legs, top in white Carrara marble veined with grey.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble, Steel
French octagonal coffee table in green lacquered wood - 70s
Located in Paris, FR
FRENCH WORK - Octagonal lacquered wood coffee table entirely restored in green lacquer, placed on a
Category
Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Brutalist coffee table in metal and lava stone, 1960s
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Brutalist coffee table composed of lava stone elements resting on a quadrangular metal base. Around
Category
Mid-20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lava, Iron
Coffee Table Rectangular in Tiger Eyes by Etienne Allemeersch
By Etienne Allemeersch
Located in Brussels, BE
This coffee table by Etienne Allemeersch, an artisan who worked in the workshop of Ado Chale, is
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Multi-gemstone
Chic Coffee Table in Lacquered Linen with Rotating Top
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in New York, NY
Chic coffee table in lacquered linen with top which rotates out away from the base in the manner of
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Vintage 2 Tier Coffee Table in Chrome and Glass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful two tier coffee table in polished chrome and glass top, bottom glass has reverse painted
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Sophie Eskild Coffee Table by Illums Bolighus in Denmark
By Sophie Eskild
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Sophie Eskild coffee table in copper, with rosewood feets and glazed stoneware. Produced by
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Copper
Karl Springer Black Leather Freeform Coffee Table, Signed/Dated
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic pair of free-form coffee tables embossed in black leather.
These really are one of Karl
Category
20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather
Giorgio Tura Coffee Table in Green Parchment and Brass
By Tura
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant and refined coffee table by Giorgio Tura from the 1980s. The coffee table is totally made
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Black Lacquer Chinese Tea Coffee Table Inlaid Soapstone Geishas Oriental
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Chinese chinoiserie tea / coffee table. Carved and finished in black with soapstone geisha
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Soapstone
Minimalist Coffee Table in the Style of Mathieu Matégot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French metal cocktail table in the style of Mathieu Matégot. Made in France, circa 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Balloon Coffee Table, in style of Duffy London Ltd
By Duffy London
Located in Valladolid, ES
A amazing and playful, preowned coffee table design in the style of Duffy London.
For those who
Category
Early 2000s English Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Boomerang Shaped Coffee Table in Marble and Travertine, 1960s
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Striking large boomerang shaped coffee table, Italy 1960s. Composed of a brown coloured marble top
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Marble
Burnt Wood Bench / Coffee Table, Made in Wales
Located in Culver City, CA
Burnt Wood Bench / Coffee Table
Made in Wales
Black Pine Sugi Ban Sculptural Bench / Coffee Table
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Welsh Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Pine
Poul Kjærholm Coffee Table
By Poul Kjærholm, PP Møbler
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Poul Kjærholm coffee table in aluminium and black painted mdf.
Manufactured by PP møbler
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Coffee Table in Ceramic and Iron by Les Frêres Cloutier, France 1960, Red, Black
By Robert and Jean Cloutier, Cloutier Freres
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
The top of the table is ceramic on a lava plate top. That was a speciality of the artists to create
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Handcrafted Terrazzo Coffee Table Red Black Mosaic Style by Felix Muhrhofer
By Felix Muhrhofer
Located in Berlin, DE
. Muhrhofer is an Austrian designer who primarily works with steel and terrazzo. His pieces, from coffee
Category
2010s Austrian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Steel
Circa 1960 Elegant Directoire Style Coffee Table in Gilded Bronze and Black Glass Top
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
. 1960
. Directoire style
. Gilded bronze with 4 ram heads
. Black glass top
Category
Vintage 1960s French Directoire Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Coffee Table / French
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Cube shaped coffee table done in mirrored glass with black detailing.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mirror
$5,000
1960s Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
1960s coffee table with structure in black lacquered wood and top surface gilded with gilding leaf.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
$3,597
Minotti Riley Marble Coffee Table in Portoro by Rodolfo Dordoni
By Rodolfo Dordoni
Located in Basildon, London
The Minotti Riley Marble Coffee Table in Portoro by Rodolfo Dordoni is a stunning blend of luxury
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
Randall Tysinger Mons Cocktail Table in Black
Located in North York, ON
This traditional style cocktail table is just lovely. It is finished in a high gloss black lacquer
Category
2010s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
Postmodern Design Coffee Table in Bamboo by Axel Vervoordt, Belgium 1980
s
By Axel Vervoordt
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Postmodern Design Coffee Table in Bamboo by Axel Vervoordt. Made in Belgium, 1980's / 90's
Category
Vintage 1980s Belgian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo
Nanna Ditzel Coffee Table in Rosewood by Poul Kolds Savværk
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Nanna Ditzel coffee table in rosewood. Produced by Poul Kolds Savværk in Denmark.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Long Coffee Table with Black Laminate Shelves by Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
Long coffee table in walnut with black laminate surfaces designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Mid century coffee table in rosewood with thick glass top
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Mid century coffee table in rosewood with thick glass top. Probably produced in Norway.
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Rosewood
Barcelona Coffee Table in Style of Mies van der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant Barcelona style coffee table. Thick heavy glass slap on polished chrome base. Unsigned
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Karl Springer "Heavy Parsons Table"in Penshell w/Brass Inlay Coffee Table 1980
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Karl Springer "Heavy Parsons Table"in Penshell with Brass Inlay Coffee Table 1980. Brown
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
brutalist slate stone coffee table in the manner of Paul Kingma, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Brutalist slate and natural stone top coffee table with inlaid copper and brass.
Black wooden base
Category
Vintage 1970s German Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Brass
Curver
Coffee Table in the manner of Jean Maneval , 1960
By Jean Maneval
Located in The Hague, NL
extraordinary, Space Age period design peace.
The table is made from black fiberglass and smoked glass top
In
Category
Vintage 1970s German Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan, Smoked Glass, Fiberglass
B&B Italia Brushed Black Oak and Bronzed Steel
Surface
Coffee Table
By Vincent Van Duysen, B&B Italia
Located in Chicago, IL
B&B Italia 'Surface' coffee table in brushed black oak and bronzed nickel plated steel. Designed by
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table in Rio Rosewood by Grete Jalk
By Grete Jalk
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Scandinavian coffee table in rosewood Grete Jalk for Glostrup. Door magazine. Beautiful veining.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Modular Coffee Table in Iroko Wood by Bernard Vuarnesson
By Bernard Vuarnesson
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Modular coffee table in Iroko wood, black lacquer top.
This table was created in the 1980s
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Sculptural Postmodern Coffee Table in the Style of Lella
Massimo Vignelli
By Lella
Massimo Vignelli for Casigliani
Located in La Mesa, CA
Vintage postmodern sculptural coffee table reminiscent of Lella & Massimo Vignelli designs. The
Category
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Fiberglass
Brass neoclassical coffee table in the manner of Maison Baguès, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century neoclassical inspired coffee table with verre églomimsé table top.
The coffee table is
Category
Vintage 1960s French Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Italian Black and Yellow Formica, Wood and Brass Coffee Table, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian black and yellow Formica, wood and brass coffee table, 1960s. Italian coffee table with
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Marble and Glass Coffee Table in the Style of Massimo Vignelli
By Massimo Vignelli
Located in Antwerp, BE
Postmodern Italian coffee table in the style of Massimo Vignelli.
This features 4 black marbled
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Cupola Square Table in Black Stain Conacaste Wood
By Labrica, Ricardo Velasquez
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This black square coffee table is crafted from responsibly sourced conacaste wood and draws
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Guatemalan Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Coffee table in metal and ceramic, signed J. Belarti, circa 1970
By Juliette Belarti
Located in LYON, FR
Belgian ceramic artist of the 1960s-70s, celebrated for her decorative ceramic panels and coffee tables
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Coffee table
PARK LANE
, designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1983, Italy.
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Coffee table 'PARK LANE', designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1983, Italy.
Fiberglass construction in
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Large Coffee Table Model “Eros” In Mondragone Marble By Angelo Mangiarotti
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Hellouw, NL
Large coffee table model “Eros” in Mondragone marble by Angelo Mangiarotti.An exceptional coffee
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Karl Springer Rare "Onyx Coffee Table" in Polished Stainless Steel, 1983
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Rare and exceptional "onyx coffee table" in polished stainless steel with inset beveled black glass
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Coffee Table with Base in Sculpted Bronze Resin by Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
Coffee table with base in sculpted bronze resin with thick glass top by Paul Evans, American 1971
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Karl Springer "Heavy Parsons Style Coffee Table" in Penshell, 1980s
Signed
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Incredible "Heavy Parsons Style Coffee Table" in dark brown tessellated and lacquered penshell with
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Slate stone coffee table sourced in France, dating from the 1950s.
Located in Antwerp, BE
This elegant 1950s French coffee table combines raw materiality with refined design. The circular
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Slate, Metal
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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.
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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
- 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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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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Navy Blue Skirt
Moroccan Mosaic Tile Table
Moroccan Outdoor Table
Prestige Lamp
Mermaid Chairs
Pen Shell Coffee Table
Large Haberdashery Drawers
Large Hip Flask
Large Jars Greek
Large Metal Letters
Large Music Box
Large Turtle Sculpture
Lattice Plate
Lattice Screens
Laundry Cart
Lava Stone Vessel
Lawrence Peabody Dresser
Le Branch