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JOLE 21th Century Contemporary Black Coffee Table in Marble, Oak Wood
Brass
By Wim Yanov
Located in Berlin, DE
One Plus Eleven. Although so small, the black coffee table introduces a range of unique details such
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Coffee and Cocktail...
Materials
Marble, Brass, Steel
Octagon Coffee Table in Ebonized Mahogany
Black Leather by Thomas Hayes Studio
Located in Hollywood, CA
A custom order octagon shaped coffee table with solid ebonized Mahogany frame and inset black
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Leather
Black Lacquered Art Deco Coffee Table with Inlaid Parchment
Located in Castenray, NL
Beautiful coffee table, lacquered in black, with inlaid parchment on the top. This table, created
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Goatskin, Wood, Lacquer
Black Herman Miller George Nelson Swag Leg Coffee Table
By George Nelson
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
A very stylish example of a newer, original, George Nelson Swag Leg Coffee Table for Herman Miller
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Jean Jaffeux Coffee Table in Enamelled Lava, 1950
By Jean Jaffeux
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Jean Jaffeux coffee table in enamelled lava 1950.
Signed lava tray (lower right) and black
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lava, Metal
Coffee Table in the Style of Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Porto, PT
Brass and black painted metal coffee table in the style of Jacques Adnet, vitrolite glass with a
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Stunning Brass and Black MIrror Coffee Table in the Style of Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning brass and black mirror coffee table in the style of Maison Jansen. Note the beautiful
Category
20th Century French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Coffee Table Bar in Lapis Blue Parchment Goatskin
By Aldo Tura
Located in Rome, IT
Charming Italian coffee table bar 1970s style, in color Lapis Lazuli Blue parchment goatskin
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cock...
Materials
Brass
French Art Deco Modernist Round Coffee Table in Burl
Located in Paris, ile de france
Round two tier french Art Deco coffee table in burl.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Süe
Mare, Small Coffee Table in Gilt Wood and Black Marble, circa 1925
By Sue et Mare
Located in Paris, FR
In gilt wood, with a circular top in black marble veined with white, on bulging belt and four
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Coffee Table in the Style Carlo di Carli, 1950s
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Berlin, DE
Coffee table attributed to Carlo di Carli, Italy, 1950s.
Wooden construction with round glass
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
1980 Gilles Derain French Coffee Table in Epoxy Sheet
By Gilles Derain
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Gilles Derain (1944 -). France. Large coffee table in epoxy sheet, 1980. Gilles Derain was born in
Category
Vintage 1980s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Sheet Metal
Brass Coffee Table in the Style of Willy Rizzo
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Sint Joris Weert, BE
Simple yet charming brass coffee table in the style of Willy Rizzo with a smoked mirrored glass top
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Square Black Slate Top, Oak Base Coffee Table in Style of Frank Lloyd Wright
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Armonk, NY
Lloyd Wright. Deep, beautiful black natural stone gives real substance and shape to the everyday coffee
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
Black Painted Metal Coffee Table with Teak Top, 1950s
Located in Savona, IT
Italy manufacture coffee table produced in the 1950s.
Black painted metal structure.
Height
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Coffee Table in the manner of Jacques Adnet
Located in SouthPort, CT
Coffee table base in black stitched leather and iron in the manner of Jacques Adnet.
Category
20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Coffee Table in Hand-Painted Maple Wood Top
Located in London, GB
A hand-painted coffee table with geometrical drawings in black, beige and brown, signed by the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
20th Century Iron Coffee Table in the Style of Giacometti
By Alberto Giacometti
Located in Atlanta, GA
20th Century iron coffee table in the style of Giacometti.
Category
20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Round Carrera Marble Side Table in Black
Located in Compton, CA
Stunning round side table in Carrera marble with a smooth, satin polished finish.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Concrete
$595 / item
1970
s Coffee Table in the Style of Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, FR
1970's coffee table in the style of Maison Jansen, in bronze and wrought iron; clawed feet
Category
Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Italian Coffee Table
Located in Porto, PT
Onyx top coffee table in a black painted and brass base.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Onyx, Metal, Brass
$2,581
Racetrack Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Great mid century coffee table lacquered in a black. This coffee table is a good choice as it
Category
Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Glass
$2,800
Agate Cocktail Table in Black Methacrylate
Located in Madrid, ES
Agate cocktail table. Black methacrylate base and agate.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Agate
"Concerto In Black
White" Cocktail Table
Located in New York, NY
This cocktail table is a post-modern composition in black and white lacquer. Seamless wood
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
A Metal Framed Coffee Table in Manner of Breuton
Located in London, GB
A Nickel Framed Coffee Table in Manner of Breuton with Black Glass Top 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Maison Lancel coffee table bar or cocktail table, in the style of Willy Rizzo.
By Maison Lancel
Located in Oberstown, Lusk, IE
A black glass topped Maison Lancel coffee table with chrome trim that opens up to reveal an
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Belgian Coffee Table in the Manner of Emiel Veranneman
By Emiel Veranneman
Located in Castenray, NL
This sculptural coffee table was designed and manufactured in Belgium during the 1950s. The frame
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Formica, Leather, Wood
1970 Italian Bar Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
Italian 1970 coffee table in white and black glass. The top extends and the centre glass comes off
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Brutalist Stone Coffee Table in the Style of Paul Kingma, 1960s
By Paul Kingma
Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland
Heavy stone coffee table in the style of Paul Kingma
330 mm thick stone top and brown round
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Slate, Metal
19thc Carved Chinese Table in Black Laquer
Located in Stamford, CT
Offered here is a great cocktail/coffee/tea table ebonized black. Nice Chinese carving and very
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Modern Diana Round Coffee Table in Steel Powder Coated and Marble
By Casa Botelho
Located in London, GB
Nothing beats the elegance of a round coffee table, the Diana table has the right proportions
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Steel
Round Chinese Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Round Chinese Coffee Table in a Black Laquer.
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Round Lacquered Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Round lacquered Coffee Table in a worn black patina.
Category
Antique 1840s Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Italian Rectangular Coffee Table
Located in Brussels, BE
A rectangular coffee table in rosewood and black ebonized
details with bronze sabots.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Sign Coffee Table
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
19th C Chinese Sign, converted to a coffee table, with wrought iron base, in black
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
GRAND INDUSTRIAL COFFEE TABLE
Located in Hudson, NY
LARGE BEAUTIFULLY FORMED WOODEN ''INDESTRUCTABLE" ROUND COFFEE TABLE IN ORIGINAL DRY BLACK PAINT
Category
Early 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
Ado Chale, Coffee Table in Resin with Marcassite Inclusion, circa 1970, Signed
By Ado Chale
Located in Paris, FR
Ado Chale
Coffee table with free shape
Resin, marcassite, lacquered metal
Belgium, circa 1970
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Multi-gemstone
Ado Chale, Coffee Table in Resin with Inclusion of Marcassite, circa 1970
By Ado Chale
Located in Paris, FR
Ado Chale
Coffee table
Resin, inclusion of marcassite gemstones, feet in lacquered steel
Belgium
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Steel
Coffee Table IN-50 by Isamu Noguchi for Herman Miller, 1960s Edition
By Herman Miller
Located in Munster, NRW
Early version of the IN-50 coffee table by Isamu Noguchi. The glass top is in very good condition
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Roger Capron Coffee Table, circa 1960
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
“Shuttle” coffee table, circa 60.
Structure in black lacquered metal, top in black sandstone tiles
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
19th-20th Century Iron Gate Inset in Custom Coffee Table Base, Old Elements
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th-20th century iron gate inset in custom coffee table base, old elements.
Category
Early 20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Jean Royere documented long coffee table in wrought iron model ruban
By Jean Royère
Located in Paris, ile de france
Jean Royere documented long coffee table in wrought iron and black glass top model "ruban"
Category
Vintage 1950s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Mid Century Coffee Table in Silver Color from the 1970s Design with Vegetable
By Willy Daro
Located in Brussels , BE
Mid century Coffee table in silver color from the 1970s design with vegetable pattern.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Little Tables in Perforated Black Metal cf Matégot, France, 1950
Located in Biarritz, FR
Set of four round tables perforated black metal and tubular base in Z
good general condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Coffee Table by Richard Meier
By Richard Meier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Coffee table by Richard Meier in black lacquered maple.
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Romeo Rega Brass Glass Whit Details in Lucite Coffee Table, Italy, 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Carpi, Modena
By Italian designer Romeo Rega, brass glass and fine details in Lucite.
In very original condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Stainless and Marble Coffee Table
Located in SouthPort, CT
Round coffee table in stainless steel with black marble top.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Stainless Steel
Brass Coffee Table - Jansen Edition
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Brass coffee table - Jansen Edition - in black glass, brass and bronze.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Surfboard Marble Coffee Table - Italy
Located in Bridport, CT
Coffee table in walnut and black marble in the manner of Gio Ponti, made in Italy.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
1970s Neoclassic Lucite Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
1970's French Lucite coffee table in combination of black and transparent Lucite, with elegant
Category
Late 20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lucite
Neoclassical French 1950s Coffee Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, FR
Nice 1950s French coffee table in brass with black opaline top. Atttributed to Adnet or to Maison
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Willy Rizzo Coffee Table for Mario Sabot
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Porto, PT
Coffee table in laminated black formica, chome tray and corners, Alveo model.
Producer: Mario
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
1940-1950 Coffee Table Tray Lacquer of China Maison Bagués in Brass Bambou Deco
By Maison Baguès
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table in brass decoration Bamboo of enlivened form marrying a tray paper chewed Napoleon
Category
Vintage 1950s French Napoleon III Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
A Cocktail Table in Black Lacquer by Fernand Dresse
Located in New York, NY
A cocktail table featuring a simple black lacquered box shaped base and a oval shaped top with hand
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Karl Springer Kidney Shape Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
A Karl Springer Kidney Shape Coffee Table in Brass and Black Glass, Circa 1970's
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Coffee table designed by Willy Rizzo
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural coffee table, Model TRG, in black laminate and brushed metal designed by Willy Rizzo.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Sculptural Coffee Table by Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Sculptural coffee table by Charlotte Perriand in mat black lacquered wood inspired by worn sea
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lacquer, Wood
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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.
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 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, 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 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.
- 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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