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Pair of Baxter of Italy “Paul” Sofa Side Coffee Tables in “Emperador” Marble
By Baxter
Located in Barrowford, GB
This is a spectacular, rare identical pair of “Paul” sofa/side/coffee tables from the world renown
Category
2010s Side Tables
Materials
Marble
80s Black Vintage Wheel Table, Italian Design
By Arredamenti Allegri
Located in None, IT
Coffee table with wheels in black metal with double glass top, design Allegri Arredamenti, 1980s
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Steel
John Salterini Outdoor Coffee Table. Professionally Restored in Gloss Black.
By John Salterini
Located in Kansas City, MO
Round John Salterini outdoor / patio / pool / deck coffee table. Professionally sand blasted and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Steel, Wrought Iron
Four Armchairs and a Coffee Table, Janine Abraham
Dirk Jan Rol. France, 1960
By Janine Abraham and Dirk Jan Rol
Located in Paris, FR
Four rattan armchairs and coffee table with tubular legs in black lacquered iron
by Janine Abraham
Category
Vintage 1960s French Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
De Sede DS88 Sectional Midcentury Leather Sofa, Pouf
Table, 1970s, Switzerland
By Susi
Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
DeSede DS 88 modular sofa with coffee table and pouf in dark green/black patchwork leather. The set
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
Unique Coffee Table in Black and White Gypsum by Rogan Gregory
By Rogan Gregory
Located in New York, NY
Unique sculptural polar bear or coffee table in black and white gypsum. Designed and made by Rogan
Category
2010s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Other
Italian 1950 coffee table, Gio Ponti era
By Gio Ponti
Located in Encino, CA
Very interesting folding coffee table in black laquered exotic wood with four legs ended with gilt
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ormolu
1940 Gilt bronze and black glass circular coffee table
Located in Encino, CA
Circular coffee table in gilt bronze and black glass. Base has simi-circular patter on base for
Category
Vintage 1940s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Round Coffee Table in Ebonized Wood by Martin Eisler, Brazil, 1950s
By Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
Round coffee table in ebonized wood with glass top. Designed by Martin Eisler and Susi Aczel for
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Coffee Table Attributed to Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
CT900
Coffee table in walnut and black & white laminate. Attributed to Milo Baughman for Brown
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Leda Table in Black by Philippe Jean for Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
Rare Leda table in black by Philippe Jean for Maison Jansen. Lacquered resin form with oval glass
Category
Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Resin, Lacquer, Glass
Fretwork coffee table in black forest green lacquer
Located in Dallas, TX
Fretwork coffee table in black forest green lacquer with glass inset
Category
Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Glass
Chinese Style Coffee Table in Black Lacquer with Gilt Decoration
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese style coffee table in black lacquer with gilt
Category
20th Century Unknown Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lacquer
A French Lacquered Coffee Table in Black and Red
Located in New York, NY
A French Lacquered Coffee Table in Black and Red. In Three Parts, Can Be Used Together or
Category
Vintage 1960s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Large Black Laquered Linen Coffee Table
Located in Stamford, CT
Oversized Springer style Coffee Table in Black Painted Linen
Category
Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Linen, Paint
Warren Platner Coffee Table for Knoll
Located in East Hampton, NY
Great Platner steel rod composition coffee table in black.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Vintage Black Lacquered Metal, Chrome, and Glass Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Octagonal coffee table in black lacquered metal with brushed chrome supports and smoke glass top.
Category
20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Slope Coffee Table in Black Lacquer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Slope coffee table designed by William Emmerson. Finished in a high gloss black lacquer. Flat table
Category
Early 2000s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Midcentury Italian Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
Midcentury Italian coffee table in black metal with brass hardware and clear oval glass top.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Limed Oak Coffee Table
Located in Newburgh, NY
A very nicely designed coffee table in black limed oak, on four legs joined by a strecher.
Category
20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
1970
s Willy Rizzo Style Coffe Table
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Firenze, IT
70's Italian coffe table in black formica with natural brass details , beautiful vintage patina
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Adjustable Coffee Table with Mirrored Well
Located in New Orleans, LA
Coffee table in black glass and brass; the two-part top pivoting to expose a mirrored well
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Round Carrera Marble Coffee Table in Black
Located in Compton, CA
Stunning round coffee table in Carrera marble with a smooth, satin polished finish.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Concrete
$1,195 / item
PK-61 Coffee Table by Poul Kjaerholm
Located in SouthPort, CT
PK 61 coffee table in black slate and matte chrome plated steel by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Eames for Herman Miller Vintage Surfboard Coffee Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Classic Charles Eames surfboard coffee table in black with zinc base. The table is in original
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Rare low table by Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Rare coffee table in black stitched leather By Jacques Adnet
Circa 1950's
Category
Vintage 1950s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Nice Op Art Coffee Table Circa 1960
By Emiel Veranneman
Located in Brussels, BE
Nice Op Art coffee table in black laquered wood with white melamine circles on the top. Possibly
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
REGENCY STYLE COFFEE TABLE
Located in St.amford, CT
Regency style coffee table in black metal with glass top. There are brass lion heads, paws and
Category
20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Black Lacquered Coffee Table
Located in Hudson, NY
Stunning sixties Asian style lacquered coffee table in black. Fabulous for an intimate living room
Category
20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
#3431 Lacquered Metal and Brass Side Table
Located in New York, NY
Chic and elegant side table/coffee table in black lacquer and brass. Brass rings decorate the legs
Category
Vintage 1950s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Coffee Table in Black Fiberglass by Marc Berthier, 1972
By Prisunic, Marc Berthier
Located in Paris, FR
Rectangular coffee table in fiberglass lacquered black designed by french designer Marc Berthier
Category
Vintage 1970s French Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Fiberglass
Asymetrical Nesting Coffee Table - Avard (Attrib)
Located in SouthPort, CT
Asymetrical nesting coffee table in black iron and grey laminate, attributed to Avard. Various
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Rare Streamline Gilbert Rohde Coffee Table in Black Lacquer
By Troy Sunshade Company, Gilbert Rohde
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a beautiful Gilbert Rohde table. It is simple, yet strong in design. This table was
Category
American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Amura
Hourglass
Round Coffee Table in Black by Amura Lab
By Amura Lab
Located in GRUMO APPULA (BA), IT
Hourglass is a coffee table collection that combines two materials, great protagonists of the Amura
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Vintage Noguchi Coffee Table in Black w/ Original Green Glass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an early Noguchi coffee table in satin black lacquer with the original pale green glass
Category
20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
CHINOISERIE TRUNK/COFFEE TABLE
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand painted chinoiserie trunk/coffee table in black lacquer and golden scenery
Category
20th Century Blanket Chests
Materials
Lacquer
Massimo and Lella Vignelli ‘Metaphora’ Coffee Table in Black Marble and Glass
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in London, GB
A Massimo Vignelli & Lella Vignell “Metafora” coffee table featuring four black marble geometric
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble
Italian Post Modernist Zebra Coffee Table in Black-White Glass and Brass, 1980
Located in London, GB
An Italian Postmodern designed coffee cocktail table "Zebra" in black and white glass inlalayed and
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Amura
Hourglass
Round Coffee Table in Black by Amura Lab - 1stdibs New York
By Amura Lab
Located in GRUMO APPULA (BA), IT
Hourglass is a coffee table collection that combines two materials, great protagonists of the Amura
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Black Leather Brazilian Coffee Table In Rosewood
Located in Hollywood, CA
A rectangular Brazilian Rosewood coffee table with inset black leather top and Rosewood legs
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Black Coffee Table in Glass
Metal, 1970s
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
- Metal, Glass
Color - Black, Clear.
Condition - Good.
Comments - Light wear consistent with age and
Category
Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
1970s Coffee Table in Copper and Black Bakelite
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1970s coffee table in engraved copper. Nice foliage decoration. Black bakelite edges and base.
Category
Vintage 1970s European Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Copper
"Ribbon" Rectangular Cocktail or Coffee Table in Tessellated Black Stone
By Marquis Collection of Beverly Hills 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dynamic tessellated stone coffee or cocktail table with glass top. Base is comprised of an
Category
Early 2000s Thai Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
Tabula Rasa Coffee Table in Raw Black Steel by Mtharu
By Sumer Singh
Located in Calgary, Alberta
This listing is for the coffee table only without the nesting end tables. Tabula Rasa when
Category
2010s Canadian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Coffee Table 60 inches available in Ebonized Walnut/Black
Located in Southampton, NY
This is a Re-Edition of a Regency style table in ebonized walnut. Features Lower Shelf . Made for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Black Coffee Table in the Style of Ado Chale
Located in New York, NY
A black resin low table in the style of Ado Chale. Perfect for an interior or exterior setting, can
Category
Mid-20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Round Black Brutalist Coffee Table in the style of Ado Chale
By Lane Furniture
Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland
Black Brutalist coffee table in the style of Ado Chale. Made in the 1970s, France.
The table has
Category
Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
Lucite Coffee Table, mid century, painted in black and white.
Located in St.amford, CT
Lucite Coffee Table, mid century, probably French, painted in black and white, the sides with a
Category
20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lucite, Paint
Hollyhock "Ming" Coffee Table Finished in F&B Black-Blue
By Hollyhock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hollyhock "Ming" coffee table finished in F&B Black-Blue. Inspired by an original from Jayne
Category
2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Modern Contemporary Square Coffee Tables Murano Glass in Gold, Black
By Edyta Baranska
Located in Sopot, Pomorskie
Contemporary and modern square coffee tables golden castle made of Murano kind handmade glass
Category
2010s Polish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Bagues Style Black Glass and Brass Coffee Table
Located in Stamford, CT
An oblong X based petite coffee table in brass with a black glass top.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Tectonic Silence Coffee Table in Marble Marquetry
By Rue Monsieur Paris
Located in Paris, FR
This striking coffee table, part of the ‘Rive Gauche’ collection is covered in magnificent black
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Palisander and Black Laminate Extension Coffee Table
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Manhattan, NY
Wonderful long coffee table with a flip extension in black laminate.
When the table is fully
Category
Early 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate, Palisander
92, 5 in. Long Industrial Coffee Table
Located in Cimelice, Czech republic
Industrial coffee table made from mid-century metal. Iron construction and solid wood with great
Category
20th Century European Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Iron
Pair of Black Semicircle Coffee Tables in the Style of Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Paris, ile de france
Pair of black semicircle coffee table in the style of Charlotte Perriand.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
Modern Contemporary Round Coffee Tables Murano Glass in Gold, Black and Grey
By Edyta Baranska
Located in Sopot, Pomorskie
Contemporary and modern round coffee tables with Murano kind handmade glass colored using metal
Category
2010s Polish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Modern Contemporary Round Coffee Tables Murano Glass in Gold, Black and Grey
By Edyta Baranska
Located in Sopot, Pomorskie
Contemporary and modern round coffee tables with Murano kind handmade glass colored using metal
Category
2010s Polish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
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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
- 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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