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Sleek Designer Danish Modern Rosewood Coffee Table
By Rasmus Solberg
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Danish modern coffee table with gorgeous color and grain, high polish. Label underside says Mobler
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
1960s Vintage Coffee Table by Heggen
By P.S. Heggen
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely well made vintage coffee table. This was made in Norway by Heggen, it dates
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Bellis Coffee Table by Torbjorn Afdal
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in PARIS, FR
This Bellis coffee table was designed by Torbjorn Afdal in the 1960s for Bruksbo. It is a very
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Jacaranda
Stone Coffee Table by Torbjørn Afdal
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rosewood coffee table by Torbjørn Afdal with a beautiful tabletop made of a variety of stones in a
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
Stone coffee table by Erling Viksjø
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful teak table with stone top by Norwegian architect Erling Viksjø. The stones and shards of
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Concrete, Stone
Coffee Table by Walter Klein, 20th Century
By Henry Walter Klein
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Coffee table by Walter Klein
Coffee table, Walter Klein, Norwegian designer.
Measures: H: 32 cm
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Scandinavian Art Deco Satin Birch Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A stunning Scandinavian Art Deco satin birch coffee table, this was made in Norway and dates from
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Vintage 1920s Norwegian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Birch
Rosewood Coffee Table by Sven Ivar Dysthe
By Sven Ivar Dysthe, Dokka Mobler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. The frame is solid rosewood. Dokka Møbler/Made in Norway badge underneath.
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Oddmund Vad
Convair Collection
Coffee Table – 1970s
By Oddmund Vad, VAD Trevarefabrikk
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A striking 1970s coffee table from the 'Convair Collection' by Oddmund Vad for Vad Trevarefabrikk
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Copper
1960s Vintage Coffee / Side Table by Heggen
By P.S. Heggen
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely well made vintage coffee table. This was made in Norway by Heggen, it dates
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Custom order: Pair of "Krobo" benches, Bruksbo, Norway, 1960s
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in Stockholm, SE
, dramatic veneer. Great as a coffee table or room divider.
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Round Glass and Teak Coffee Table
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-century glass and teak coffee table designed by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa. This piece
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Teak
Vatne Mobler Falcon Rosewood Coffee Table Base
By Vatne Møbler
Located in West Chester, PA
Vatne Mobler “Falcon” Coffee Table Base in rosewood circa 1970.
Will be shipped disassembled and
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bentwood
Mid Century Rosewood Coffee Table by Rasmus Solberg
By Rasmus Solberg
Located in Troy, MI
Mid century rectangular coffee table has a classic, streamlined profile and is made of beautifully
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Coffee Table in Rosewood by Tobjorn Afdal
By Bruksbo
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Minimalist Scandinavian coffee table. Solid rosewood legs. Excellent condition.
Dimensions 60 x 18 x 15 H.
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Mid Century Teak Coffee Table by Ganddal Møbelfabrik
By Ganddal Mobelfabrik
Located in Puslinch, ON
coffee table. Made in Norway, Circa 1960s-70s. Great condition with a new lacquer finish on surface
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Stunning Rosewood Sven Ivar Dysthe Coffee Table, 1960s
By Dokka Mobler, Sven Ivar Dysthe
Located in Echt, NL
Stunning Sven Ivar Dysthe Coffee Table in solid wood.
This table is part of the high quality
Category
20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Torbjørn Afdal "Krobo" Teak Bench or Coffee Table
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bench or coffee table designed by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo in Norway circa 1960s. A versatile and
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Teak
Sari coffee table by Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in PARIS, FR
Sari coffee table by Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo, 1960's design in jacaranda. A clever and very nice
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Formica, Jacaranda
Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo Norway Teak "Korbo" Bench in Rosewood
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rosewood bench designed by Torbjörn Afdal for Bruksbo Møbler, Norway. This piece is in good
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Sari coffee table by Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in PARIS, FR
Sari coffee table by Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo, 1960's design in jacaranda. A clever and very nice
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Formica, Jacaranda
Scandinavian Midcentury Coffee Table, Anonymous, Pine, circa 1970s
By Sven Larsson, Axel Einar Hjorth, Roland Wilhelmsson
Located in Hønefoss, 30
This Scandinavian midcentury coffee table from around 1970s, features a light brown stained color
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
Stamped Copper Egyptian Revival Coffee Table by Vad Trevarefabrikk, 1960s
By VAD Trevarefabrikk
Located in Culver City, CA
An absolutely gorgeous stamped copper coffee table by Vad Trevarefabrikk, Norway, 1960s. The table
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Copper
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
Krobo Bench in Oak by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway, 1960s
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Göteborg, SE
"Krobo" by Torbjörn Afdal in oak.
Use it as a TV stand or coffee table. Why not place it along the
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Teak Bench or Coffee Table by Torbjørn Afdal, 1960
s
By Torbjørn Afdal, Mellemstrands Møbelfabrik
Located in Round Rock, TX
A long and low teak bench or coffee table designed by Torbjørn Afdal. This piece is a true
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Rosewood Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Large Stones and Brass Coffee Table by Torbjörn Afdal, 1960s
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Paris, IDF
The thick surface of this coffee table is intriguing, created from heavy, multicolored stones. The
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Marble, Brass
Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo Mid Century Teak Bench Coffee Table
By Bruksbo
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo mid century teak bench coffee table
This table measures: 59.25 wide x
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Space Age Bruksbo Rosewood and Glass Coffee Table by Torbjorn Afdal
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal, Haug Snekkeri
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage two tier coffee table in rosewood designed by Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway c. 1970's
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Laminate, Rosewood
Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo "Krobo" Teak Coffee Table or Bench, Newly Refinished
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional midcentury Scandinavian Modern teak bench or coffee table
By Torbjørn Afdal for
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Large Mcm Aase Molle
Traevarefabrik Teak and Walnut Coffee Table circa 1960
By Aase Molle
Traevarefabrik
Located in San Francisco, CA
& Traevarefabrik coffee table. Crafted from Teak with Walnut trim and original label.
CREATOR Aase Molle
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo Extra Long "Krobo" Teak Coffee Table or Bench, 1960s
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional midcentury Scandinavian Modern teak bench or coffee table
By Torbjørn Afdal for
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Space Age Vintage Bruksbo Rosewood and Glass Coffee Table by Torbjorn Afdal
By Haug Snekkeri, Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage two tier coffee table in rosewood designed by Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway c. 1970's
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Laminate, Rosewood
Mid-Century Oval Rosewood Coffee Table in the Style of Brode Blindheim
By Brode Blindheim
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-Century coffee table is crafted from Brazilian rosewood. It consists of an oval top and
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Midcentury Coffee Table in the Manner of Charlotte Perriand, Pine, circa 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Hønefoss, 30
This Scandinavian midcentury coffee table from around 1960s, inspired by Charlotte Perriand
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
Ingmar Relling Glass and Beech Coffee Table
By Ingmar Relling
Located in London, GB
This elegant and sculptural coffee table by acclaimed Norwegian designer Ingmar Relling is a
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Beech
Arne Halvorsen Teak Coffee Table For Rasmus Solberg
By Rasmus Solberg, Arne Halvorsen
Located in Chicago, IL
Solid teak wood coffee table manufactured by Norwegian cabinet maker, Rasmus Solberg. Bull nose
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo
Krobo
Teak Bench or Coffee Table
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a newly restored Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo teak bench or coffee table. The Norwegian made
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Vintage Solid Teak Occasional Table / Tea Table
Located in San Diego, CA
legs that unscrew for storage and easy shipment.
Table is stamped at bottom "Made in Norway
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21st Century and Contemporary Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Co...
Materials
Sycamore, Teak
“Krobo” Bench / Side Table by Torbjørn Afdal
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Brussel, BE
Multi-purpose bench from Norwegian designer Torbjorn Afdal. Can be used as a bench or low coffee
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
1980s Nordic Style Wooden Round Table
Located in Marbella, ES
Vintage 1980s Nordic style wooden round table.
Category
Late 20th Century Norwegian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Birch Table, Northern Europe, circa 1920
Located in Chorzów, PL
Birch table, Northern Europe, circa 1920.
Very good condition, after professional renovation
Category
Vintage 1920s Norwegian Rococo Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Birch
Norgwegian Rosewood Occasional Table by Dokka Mobler
By Dokka Mobler
Located in Kent, Dover
A large Norwegian occasional table in rosewood, of simple linear design by Dokka Mobler.
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Rosewood Torbjörn Afdal
Krobo
Bench / Table for Bruksbo
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Famous design by Torbjörn Afdal for Bruksbo of Norway circa 1960. A versatile design which can be
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Mid Century Teak Side Table by Gustav Bahus
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern side table manufactured by Gustav Bahus, Norway. This side table is made of
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Torbjorn Afdal "Krobo" Table/Bench by Bruksbo Norwayo
By Torbjørn Afdal, Mellemstrands Trevareindustri
Located in Highland, IN
Mellemstrands Møbelfabrikk, for Bruksbo Norway, the "Krobo" bench is a versatile piece which can function as a
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Danish Modern Teak Cocktail End Table by Westnofa
By Westnofa Furniture, Kai Kristiansen
Located in San Diego, CA
Simple elegant Danish modern small teak cocktail end table, versatile beautiful freshly refinished
Category
20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Danish Modern Peter Lovig Nielsen Teak Cocktail Table
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Versatile and elegant cocktail table by Peter Lovig Nielsen. Square and on very stylish wheels
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian Table Bench in Rocks, Resin and Rosewood
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Three panels set in a rosewood frame, elevated on metal legs. One panel of beautifully figured rosewood. Two panels of whole rocks set in resin as if seen in a pool of water. The res...
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Metal
Long Rosewood Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo Krobo Multipurpose Bench
By Torbjørn Afdal, Arne Vodder, Bruksbo
Located in New York, NY
. Lovely and classic, this low table would work well at the end of a bed, as a coffee table or under a low
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Long Teak Bench by Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long teak bench with lipped sides and open square legs designed by Scandinavian furniture designer Torbjorn Afdal.
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Torbjørn Afdal Rosewood Krobo Bench with Planter for Bruksbo
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
1960s by one of Norway’s most respected designers Torbjørn Afdal.
Produced by Bruksbo the bench
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Oak "Krobo" Bench by Torbjørn Afdal
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in Stockholm, SE
Neat, smaller size “Krobo” bench by Torbjørn Afdal. Made from oak with chunky legs and black metal extenders underneath as decorative details and stabilizers.
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Krobo Bench by Torbjørn Afdal
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Portland, OR
Elegant low-profile bench in rosewood by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo. Long and lean design with rich grain pattern to the rosewood top. Very nice vintage condition having some minor b...
Category
Late 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Scandinavian Coffee Table in Pine by Krogenæs
Located in Karlstad, SE
Beautiful Norwegian coffee table by Krogenæs, 1960s.
Krogenæs is well known for their high-quality
Category
20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Pine
Midcentury Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Mobler Falcon Coffee Table
By Sigurd Resell, Vatne Møbler
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage rosewood Vatne Mobler coffee or cocktail table with curved legs and glass top by Sigurd
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Glass, Rosewood
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the coffee table Norway you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, rosewood and hardwood, every coffee table Norway was constructed with great care. Find 125 options for an antique or vintage coffee table Norway now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the coffee table Norway you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each coffee table Norway bearing Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo and Erling Viksjø each produced at least one beautiful coffee table Norway that is worth considering.
How Much is a Coffee Table Norway?
A coffee table Norway can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,925, while the lowest priced sells for $399 and the highest can go for as much as $18,500.
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 Norway
- Can a coffee table be too low?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Yes, a coffee table can be too low. Most experts recommend choosing a coffee table that is around one to two inches lower than the seat height of your sofa or loveseat. You may find it difficult to access items on the tabletop while seated if you choose a shorter table. In addition, an overly low coffee table can make a room feel cramped or unbalanced. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Sometimes, designers intentionally place ultra-low coffee tables in spaces to create a bold contrast in a large room. Feel free to break from convention when choosing a coffee table. What's most important is that the finished result appeals to you and allows you to enjoy your seating area to the fullest. Shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- Who invented the coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024No one knows for sure who invented the coffee table. The earliest examples of the occasional table can be traced back to Victorian-era Britain. At that time, makers like William Watt and Collinson and Lock were producing coffee tables in large quantities.
Notably, F. Stuart Foote, the designer behind the American Imperial Furniture Company, claimed to have invented the coffee table in the early 20th century. He stated that he did so by cutting down the legs of a dining table. However, it's unlikely that Foote is the actual inventor of the coffee table, as books describing coffee tables existed in the UK a decade before his birth in 1872.
Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A coffee table should generally be two-thirds as long as the sofa it stands in front of and around the same height as the sofa’s seat cushions.
- Is an ottoman a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Why is it called a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Coffee tables were originally used in living spaces during social gatherings to support a tray containing multiple mugs, a coffee pot, creamers and sugar bowls. Low to the ground and centrally located in the space, coffee tables reduced the host or hostess’s need to constantly stand and serve her guests.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between a center table and a coffee table is usually size. Center tables tend to be larger-sized accent tables placed in the center of seating areas. On the other hand, coffee tables are smaller tables usually positioned in front of sofas and loveseats. On 1stDibs, find a variety of center tables and coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.
The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.
Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa, and its depth will match the seating. These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables, but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.
Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a coffee table and a console table is in the design. A coffee table is a low table that comes in many shapes, such as surfaces that are rectangles, squares, ovals or circles. Console tables are taller and usually have elongated shapes, such as ovals, rectangles or semicircles. Placement is another differentiator between the two types of tables. Coffee tables usually go in front of sofas and loveseats, while console tables may be placed behind a sofa or loveseat or along a wall. Find a large collection of coffee tables and console tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
The difference between a sofa table and a coffee table is that a sofa table is always behind the sofa and a coffee table is in front of it. Additionally, a sofa table is the same height as the sofa and a coffee table is much shorter.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024How big a coffee table for a sectional should be depends on the dimensions of the sectional. For a balanced look, a coffee table should be roughly two-thirds of the length of the sofa portion of a sofa and chaise sectional. If you have an L-shaped sofa, the coffee table should be around two-thirds of the length of each arm. Find a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To authenticate your Noguchi coffee table, there are three different marks to look for. Isamu Noguchi’s signature will be on the edge of the table and on a medallion under the base. Even under the medallion, you will find Noguchi’s initials. Shop a collection of properly vetted Noguchi pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To stack books on a coffee table, place the largest one on the bottom with the spine facing the focal piece of furniture, usually the sofa. Then, add the next largest, lining up the inner edges so that the spines create a stepped effect. Continue adding books to complete the stack and top it off with a decorative object if you wish. Shop a variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To date a Lane coffee table, look for the serial number on the underside of the piece. On most Lane coffee tables, reading the number from right to left will tell you the date that the table was manufactured. For example, a serial number that says 852140 would have been produced on April 12, 1958. Founded in Virginia in the early 20th century, Lane is largely known for its cedar chests and innovative mid-century modern designs. Find a variety of Lane coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A tall coffee table is usually called exactly that — a tall coffee table. Coffee tables, also referred to as cocktail tables, are generally designed to sit at or below the sofa's seat height. These tables may come in a range of sizes, but they are often between 16 and 18 inches high and are designed in a variety of lengths and widths. They’re meant to provide a practical table-top surface that complements your living room layout. (A tall version might also be suitable for use as a dining table.) Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tall coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024The best height for a coffee table is around 1 to 2 inches lower than the seat height of the adjacent sofa. Most sofas feature seat heights of around 17 or 18 inches. As a result, the most common height for coffee tables is 15 to 17 inches. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The best coffee table for a sectional can be a round coffee table, particularly with respect to U-shaped sectionals. The circular design creates a sense of balance in small spaces and renders it easy for guests to move to and fro, especially when surrounded by chairs. Find a collection of antique and vintage coffee tables on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024The average height of a coffee table is around 16 to 18 inches. Designers typically choose this height to create a balance between coffee tables and sofas. The average seat height of sofas is 17 to 18 inches, and experts typically recommend that coffee tables be no more than 1 inch shorter than sofa-seat height. Explore a diverse assortment of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- Are glass coffee tables durable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether glass coffee tables are durable depends on the craftsmanship and the materials. Generally, tables with tempered glass are less likely to shatter and break. How well you care for a coffee table will also impact its life span. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of glass coffee tables.
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