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Mid-Century Ebonized Coffee Table, Scandinavia, C. 1960s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
This beautiful Mid-Century Modern ebonized coffee table is a true piece of art and history
Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Pine

Torbjørn Afdal Rosewood “Krobo” Bench or Coffee Table for Bruksbo
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Oslo, NO
A two meter long rosewood 'Krobo' bench or coffee table.
Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Bruksbo Bagn Norwegian Rosewood bar on casters of coffee table
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Bruksbo and made by Bagn Mobel industri of Bagn, Valdries, Norway. It has a hidden drawer on the side and
Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Dry Bars

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Ebonized Coffee Table in the Manner of Charlotte Perriand, C. 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Hønefoss, 30
This beautiful Mid-Century Modern ebonized coffee table is a true piece of art and history
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Pine

Sigurd Ressell Falcon Coffee Table with Round Smoked Glass Top for Vatne Møbler
By Vatne Møbler, Sigurd Ressell
Located in Miami, FL
Scandinavian coffee or cocktail table with circular smoked glass top supported by four bentwood
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Smoked Glass, Wood

Danish Rosewood Bench or Coffee Table
By Bruskbo
Located in San Francisco, CA
High quality Danish modern rosewood bench or coffee table by Bruskbo, Norway. Perfectly refinished.
Category

Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Rosewood

Bruksbo Rosewood Bench Norwegian in the Danish Modern Style
By Bruksbo
Located in New York, NY
Rare extra long version of classic Bruksbo Norway bench, coffee table. We have had this bench
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Modern Rosewood Bench or Coffee Table
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern Rosewood Bench or Coffee Table, designed by Torbjorn Afdal, and manufactured by
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Torbjørn Afdal "Krobo" Teak Bench or Coffee Table
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in San Francisco, 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 Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Teak

Teak Bench/Coffee Table by Torbjorn Afdal
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
very versatile and in fine condition
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Torbjørn Afdal “Krobo” Bench or Coffee Table for Bruksbo
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in Oslo, NO
A beautiful and fully restored two meter 'Krobo' bench on a teak frame. Manufactured in Norway
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Teak

Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo Teak Bench or Coffee Table
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in Fulton, CA
Iconic Scandinavian Modern teak bench or coffee table designed by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Iron

Torbjorn Afdal Rosewood “Krobo” Bench or Coffee Table for Bruksbo
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Torben Afdal Manufacturer: Bruksbo Period/Style: Scandinavian Modern Country: Norway
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Rosewood

Extra-Large Rosewood Bench or Coffee Table by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in Peabody, MA
model. Can serve as either a coffee table or for seating.
Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Rosewood

Krobo Teak Bench / Coffee Table by Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo Mobler
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted and sturdy " Krobo " teak bench or coffee table perfect for an entrance way
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Teak

Torbjørn Afdal Rosewood Krobo Bench, circa 1960
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in London, England
Torbjorn Afdal - Krobo Bench, c1960 Highly figured rosewood bench or coffee table from Norwegian
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Rosewood

Torbjørn Afdal Rosewood Krobo Bench, circa 1960
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in London, England
Torbjorn Afdal - Krobo Bench, c1960 Highly figured rosewood bench or coffee table from Norwegian
Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Rosewood

Norwegian 1960s Pine Coffee Table
Located in Stockholm, SE
Clean lines and massive, heavy quality come together in this Norwegian 1960s pine coffee table
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Pine

Danish rosewood coffee table by Rasmus Solberg Norway
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century Danish rosewood coffee table by Rasmus Solberg made in Norway. Beautiful design and in
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Conglo coffee table by Erling Viksjø, Norway, 1970s
By Erling Viksjø
Located in Stockholm, SE
'Conglo concrete' sofa table. Table top inlaid with a variation of Norwegian stones. Produced in
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Brass

Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo Norway "Krobo" Rosewood Coffee Table, Bench
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Torbjorn Afdal solid dark rosewood table, bench by Bruksbo Mellenstrands Norway. Featuring a sturdy
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Modern Rosewood and Chrome Coffee Table Marked Made in Norway
By Dokka Mobler
Located in New York, NY
Very nice rosewood and chrome coffee table made in Norway. Very good original condition, clean
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Scandinavian Mid-Century Surfboard Coffee Table Made in Norway
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This is a very unique Mid-Century surfboard style coffee table, made in Norway. The top has show
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Pr. Odd Knutsen Luna Coffee Tables Made in Norway for IMG circa 1950/60 s
By Odd Knutsen, Luna
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid Century glass top, wood base coffee tables, designed by Odd Knutsen , Luna IMF, Made
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Mid-Century Rosewood Coffee Table by P.S. Heggen of Norway
By P.S. Heggen
Located in Littleton, CO
A stunning Norwegian mid-century rosewood coffee table by P.S. Heggen.
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Stamped Copper Egyptian Themed Coffee Table by Vad Trevare, Norway, 1960s
By VAD Trevarefabrikk
Located in Norwalk, CT
This coffee table features a stamped copper top in neo-Egyptian themes. Crafted by Vad Trevare
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Copper

Mid Century Rosewood Glass Large Rectangular Coffee Table by Torpe of Norway
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage 1970s Danish coffee table by Torpe Mobelfabrikk Norway in Brazilian rosewood.This table
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Midcentury Square Rosewood Coffee Table
Located in San Jose, CA
Midcentury Coffee Table in rosewood by Heggen. This piece displays stunning rosewood grains and
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Sigurd Ressell Falcon Coffee Table
By Sigurd Resell, Vatne Møbler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful 'Falcon' coffee table by Sigurd Resell for Vatne Møbler, Norway, designed in 1971, with
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Vintage Scandinavian Solid Teak Coffee Table
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century solid planked teak coffee table manufactured in Norway. This long surfboard coffee
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Scandinavian Rosewood Coffee Table by Westnofa
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern coffee table manufactured by Westnofa of Norway. Table top features gorgeous
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Sven Ivar Dysthe Coffee Table in Rosewood
By Sven Ivar Dysthe
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sven Ivar Dysthe for Dokka Mobler, cocktail table model 1001, rosewood and steel, Norway, 1959
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Heggen Scandinavian Modern Patchwork Rosewood Coffee Table
By P.S. Heggen
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning Mid-Century Modern large rosewood coffee table by P. S. Heggen. The table features
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Martini Table by Danish-Norwegian Duo Pettersen Hein
By Magnus Pettersen, Lea Hein
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Lea Hein and Magnus Pettersen are the artistic duo that transforms everyday life materials into sculptures. Magnus Pettersen is an artist who studied at the Royal Danish Academy of F...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Concrete, Iron

Large Architectural Teak Coffee Table by Brode Blindheim
By Brode Blindheim
Located in New York, NY
Impressive scale, top quality design and construction. Teak coffee table designed by Brode
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Wood Coffee Table by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Berlin, DE
Large oval coffee table in wood designed by Norwegian designer Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo.
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo Norway "Korbo" Bench in Rosewood
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rosewood bench designed by Torbjo¨rn Afdal for Bruksbo Møbler, Norway. This piece has been
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

"Falcon" Rosewood Coffee Table designed by Sigurd Resell
By Sigurd Resell
Located in Palm Springs, CA
"Falcon" coffee table designed by Sigurd Resell. Rosewood frame supporting a round smoked glass
Category

Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood, Smoked Glass

Circular Copper + Beech Motif Coffee Table by Oddmund Vad
By Oddmund Vad, VAD Trevarefabrikk
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Norway Designer: Oddmund Vad Manufacturer: VAD Trævarefabrik, Storda Era: 1960s Materials
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Copper

Westnofa Mid Century Bentwood and Smoked Glass Coffee Table
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Westnofa mid century bentwood and smoked glass coffee table This table measures: 35.5 wide x
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Bentwood

Scandinavian Modern Coffee Table by Erling Viksjö in Rosewood and Terrazzo
By Erling Viksjø, Bruksbo
Located in Odense, DK
Absolutely amazing "Conglo" coffee table by Norwegian architect Erling Viksjö manufactured by
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Terrazzo, Rosewood

Brancusi Stainless and Brass X-Base Cocktail Table with Norwegian Rose Marble
Located in Hanover, MA
Documented Brancusi 1950s X-base trestle table base constructed of square bar stainless steel and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel

1970s Rosewood Coffee Table Display Case by Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo
By Milo Baughman
Located in San Diego, CA
A very rare coffee table with display shelf, in soft white laminate with smoked glass by Torbjorn
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Late 20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood, Smoked Glass

Long Low Profile Bench / Coffee Table in Rosewood Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful long coffee table or bench designed by Torbjørn Afdal for Burksbo, in rosewood solid
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Late 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Long Low Profile Bench or Coffee Table in Rosewood Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful long coffee table or bench designed by Torbjørn Afdal for Burksbo, in rosewood solid
Category

Late 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

MCM Round Terrazzo Top Coffee Table by Erling Viksjo for A.S. Conglo
By AS Conglo Design, Erling Viksjø
Located in San Diego, CA
A gorgeous round terrazzo top coffee table by Erling Viksjo for A.S. Conglo, circa 1960s. The table
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Stone, Concrete, Brass

Midcentury Gustav Bahus Low Table in Teak
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Elegant three legged round side or coffee table in solid teak. Showing minimal lines with reverse
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Midcentury “Krobo” Table / Bench by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Scandinavian modern low coffee table / bench designed by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Vintage Scandinavian Low Teak Bruksbo Bench by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo
By Bruskbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern low coffee table bench designed by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway. Features
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Set of 3 Leather Flex Safari Chairs and 1x Coffee Table by Ingmar Relling
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
1920; † 9. April 2002) was a Norwegian architect and designer. His most famous work is the armchair
Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Smoked Glass, Wood

Rosewood Bruksbo Torbjorn Afdal Korbo Table Bench
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in San Jose, CA
Torbjorn Afdal 'Korbo' bench or coffee table for Bruksbo made in Norway. This piece displays rich
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Rosewood

Rosewood Bruksbo Torbjorn Afdal Korbo Bench
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in San Jose, CA
Torbjorn Afdal 'Korbo' bench or coffee table for Bruksbo made in Norway. This piece displays
Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Rosewood

Round Terrazzo Coffee Table by Erling Viksjø
By Erling Viksjø
Located in Brooklyn, NY
furniture using concrete and stones. This unique circular terrazzo coffee table from the 1960s is made of
Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Concrete

Terrazzo Table by Erling Viksjø
By Erling Viksjø
Located in Brooklyn, NY
furniture using concrete and stones. This unique terrazzo coffee table from the 1960s is made of concrete
Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Concrete

Erling Viksjø Terrazzo "Conglo" Table
By Erling Viksjø
Located in Brooklyn, NY
furniture using concrete and stones. This unique terrazzo coffee table from the 1960s is made of concrete
Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Concrete

Terrazzo Table by Erling Viksjø
By Erling Viksjø
Located in Brooklyn, NY
furniture using concrete and stones. This unique rectangular terrazzo coffee table from the 1960s is made of
Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Concrete

Scandinavian Teak Square Coffee Table Norwegian Midcentury, 1960s
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Norwegian teak coffee table, this would make a stylish addition to any living or work
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

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Coffee Table Norway For Sale on 1stDibs

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
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Yes, a coffee table can be too low. Most experts recommend choosing a coffee table that is around one to two inches lower than the seat height of your sofa or loveseat. You may find it difficult to access items on the tabletop while seated if you choose a shorter table. In addition, an overly low coffee table can make a room feel cramped or unbalanced. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Sometimes, designers intentionally place ultra-low coffee tables in spaces to create a bold contrast in a large room. Feel free to break from convention when choosing a coffee table. What's most important is that the finished result appeals to you and allows you to enjoy your seating area to the fullest. Shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    No 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.

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  • 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.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Typically, 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.
  • 1stDibs 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, 2024
    The 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, 2024
    Yes, 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.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The 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, 2024
    The 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, 2022
    While 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, 2024
    How 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, 2022
    To 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, 2023
    To 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, 2023
    To 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, 2021
    A 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, 2024
    The 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, 2021
    The 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, 2024
    The 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Whether 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.