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Coffee Table in Glass and Brass from 70s
Located in Premariacco, IT
Coffee table in glass and brass of Italian production, circa early 1970s.
Small and functional
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Brass
70s Wicker Coffee Table for Outdoor or Indoor Use
Located in Premariacco, IT
Wicker coffee table with double shelf, ideal for outdoor environments such as verandas or terraces
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Wicker, Glass
Vintage Italian Brass and Glass Coffee Table from 70s
Located in Catania, CT
Excellent vintage condition with rare trace of age and use. No cracks or chips. Made from gilded metal and smoked glass
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Nesting Tables, Bauhaus Style Coffee Tables, Italy 70s
Located in Lucija, SI
Set of 3 coffee tables from the 70s era. Made in Italy. In Bauhaus style.
Made of metal chromed
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Bauhaus Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
French Vintage Bamboo Dining Table-Side Center-Coffee Table-Patio Table-70s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
Late Mid Century round Patio Table-Bamboo Coffee Table from the 60s
Beautiful perfectly crafted
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
French Vintage Bamboo Dining Table-Side Center-Coffee Table-Patio Table-70s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
Late Mid Century round Patio Table-Bamboo Coffee Table from the 60s
Beautiful perfectly crafted
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
Circa 1960s-70s Mid Century Modern Teak Coffee Trolley
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1960s-70s mid century modern teak metamorphic trolley coffee table, English. Multi-functional
Category
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Teak
70s coffee tables / serving trolleys with storage DIME Longato in Red, Set of 2
By Collezioni Longato, Marcello Siard
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
testament to the versatility and creativity of the era, serving as a coffee table, a serving trolley, and a
Category
Vintage 1970s European Space Age Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Plastic
Vintage Lacquered Elm Burr Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in PARIS, FR
Coffee table vintage burr elm lacquered 70s. Equipped with an under tray.
Length 132. Depth 72
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Elm
Coffee Table in Golden Brass and Marble
Located in BARSAC, FR
Elegant coffee table from the 60s / 70s in gilded brass on four tubular legs with grooves and
Category
Vintage 1960s French Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
1970s Space Age Design Bar Cart -
Spaceship
Shape Made in Italy
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
1970s.
item. bar cart, coffee table, serving trolley
period. 70s
country. Italy
material. plastic
color
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Plastic, Cork
Faux Bamboo Coffee Table, 70s
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Faux bamboo coffee table, 70s. Carved stained wood, patinated corners and glass top. In very good
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
French Oak Artisan Coffee Table 70s
Located in Landgraaf, NL
French oak artisan coffee table. Thick round top and 3 legs in solid oak. In very good vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Aldo Tura coffee table 70
s.
By Aldo Tura
Located in bari, IT
Coffee table with generous dimensions and preciousness of materials used just right parchment of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Walnut, Parchment Paper
Willy Rizzo bar coffee table - 70s - Italian design
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Paris, FR
Rectangular coffee bar table by Willy Rizzo opening onto stainless steel compartments serving as a
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of luminous coffee tables - 70s attributed to Françoise Gilot France
By Françoise Gilot
Located in Paris, FR
Extremly rare and exceptional pair of luminous coffee tables, from the 70s, attributed to Françoise
Category
Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
François Monnet Style MidCentury French Steel and Smoked Glass Coffee Table, 70s
By François Monnet
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This coffee table was made and produced in the 70s. The structure suggests that the table was
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Coffee Table 1970s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice round coffee table, 70's.
This high quality table is made with the best materials
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
$1,068
In the style of Willy Rizzo Bar cocktail Coffee Table, 70s - 1970, Italy - Cidue
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Paris, FR
Superb rectangular coffee bar table in the style of Willy Rizzo opening onto a stainless steel
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Adri 70
s Tile Coffee Table Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adri 70's Tile Coffee Table Set
Category
20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Aldo Tura Italian Midcentury Coffee Table Early 70
s
By Aldo Tura
Located in bari, IT
Coffee table in walnut briar by Aldo Tura, prod. 70's.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Boomerang Coffee Table Alumium Anodised Gold 70
s - F390
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
70's "boomerang" coffee table, original gold anodized aluminium frame and 1,5 cm thick glass top
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Round Travertine Coffee Table, Italy 70s
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Round travertine coffee table, italy 70s. Solid travertine top and “tripod” base. In very good
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Oak Brutalist Coffee Table, France, 70s
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Oak brutalist coffee table, france 70s. Heavy and thick solid oak top and legs. The top is slightly
Category
Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
70s Modern Lucite Waterfall Coffee Table
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in New York, NY
A '70s Modern Lucite and glass mirror 'waterfall' coffee table in the style of designer Charles
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mirror, Lucite
Large chrome, brass and glass 70
s coffee table by Willy Rizzo
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large chrome, brass and tinted glass 70's coffee table by Willy Rizzo.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome, Brass
Up
Up Travertine Coffee Table, Italy 70s
By Up
Up
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Up&Up travertine coffee table, Italy 70s. 2 triangle tables with height difference. Place them as
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Coffee Table 784 Model by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina 70
s, Italy
By Cassina, Gian Franco Frattini
Located in Padova, IT
Chromed steel and glass coffee table 784 model by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina 70s.
Born in
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Hollywood Regency Neoclassic Style Brass and Granite Coffee Table c 1960/70
s
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, voguish Hollywood Regency, Regency Revival style coffee table, circa 1960/70's. The table
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Granite, Brass
Vintage Onyx Marble
Brass Coffee Table-Cocktail Table-Lounge Table-70s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
French Vintage Onyx Marble and Bronze Coffee Table - Cocktail Table - Lounge Table from the 70s
Category
Vintage 1970s French Rococo Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze, Steel
60s 70s Teak Table Side Table Coffee Table Niels Bach Design Denmark
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s Teak Table Side Table Coffee Table Niels Bach Design Denmark
Object: table
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Chrome Ceramic Coffee Table-Cocktail Table-Juliette Belarti-70s
By Juliette Belarti
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
Late Mid Century Chrome Ceramic Cocktail Table - by Juliette Belarti from the early 70s
Artfully
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Luciano Frigerio Mid-Century Modern Italian Coffee Table "Dragoni", 70s
By Luciano Frigerio
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This coffee table was designed by Luciano Frigerio, it is a very rare model because few pieces have
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Smoked Glass, Walnut
French Vintage Marble&Brass Coffee Table-Lounge Table-Style Louis XV-70s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
Exellent French Vintage Marble and Brass Coffee Table-Cocktail Table-Lounge Table-Style Louis XV
Category
Vintage 1970s French Rococo Revival Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Wooden Coffee Side Table by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Fratelli Montina 70s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Montina
Located in Padova, IT
Wooden coffee side table by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Fratelli Montina 70s
Yrjö Ilmari Tapiovaara
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
French Vintage Onyx Marble Brass Coffee Table-Lounge Table-Style Louis XV-70s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
French Vintage green Onyx Marble & Brass Coffee Table-Marble lounge Table Style Louis XV from the
Category
Vintage 1970s French Louis XV Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Brass, Bronze, Steel
Willy Rizzo for Cidue 70s Bar Coffee Table, Design, Minimalist, 1970
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Paris, FR
Superb rectangular coffee bar table by Willy Rizzo opening onto a stainless steel basin.
.
Top
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage 70s Cork Rectangle Pedestal Coffee Table MCM Retro Burl wood Postmodern
By Florence Knoll, Paul Evans, Willy Rizzo, Milo Baughman, Karl Springer
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage 70s Rectangle Cork Coffee Table.
The table is made out of wood and veneered in cork
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Cork
Mid Century Chrome Glass Sculpture Coffee Table, Marco Zanuso Style, Italy 70s
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Lucija, SI
Marco Zanuso attributed vintage sculpture coffee table. Made in Italy in the 70s.
Tubular chromed
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Michel Dumas coffee table in plexiglass and smoked glass - France - 70s - 1970
By Michel Dumas
Located in Paris, FR
Delightful, minimalist and large coffee table by designer Michel Dumas dating from the 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
20th Century Design by Cesare Leonardi White Fiberglass Coffee Table Italy 70s
By Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi
Located in Palermo, IT
Beautiful Fiberglass white coffee table model "Kappa" designed in 1970 by Cesare Leonardi and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Fiberglass
Chrome Smoked Glass Coffee Table Sesann Model by Frattini for Cassina 70s
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Padova, IT
Stunning coffee table Sesann model designed by Gianfranco Frattini and produced by Cassina 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Chrome Smoked Glass Coffee Table Sesann Model by Frattini for Cassina 70s
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Padova, IT
Stunning coffee table Sesann model designed by Gianfranco Frattini and produced by Cassina 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Set of 70s Travertine Coffee Tables by Angelo Mangiarotti, Made in Italy
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Amsterdam, NL
These large square travertine coffee tables were designed by legendary architect and industrial
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
70s Modern Black Scroll Coffee Table in the Style of Karl Springer, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
A chic '70s Modern scroll coffee or cocktail table in a black laminate veneer, in the style of
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate, Wood
Square coffee table in brass and Lucite smoked glass Karl Springer style 70s
By Karl Springer
Located in Paris, FR
Square coffee table in brass and Lucite smoked glass Karl Springer style.
.
From 1970s
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Italian Coffee Table in Maroon Leather w/ Bronze Glass by Massoni for Frau,
70s
By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning low adjustable coffee table in spectacular full grain maroon colored Italian leather with
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Alanda Metal and Glass Coffee Table by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia 70s
By Paolo Piva, B&B Italia
Located in Padova, IT
The Alanda coffee table, an iconic piece that ushered in the 1980s, is reissued as a tribute to
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Willy Rizzo Italiana Midcentury Circular Table Mid 70s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in bari, IT
Iconic circular coffee table model TRG designer Willy Rizzo mid 70s.
Slight signs of wear on the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Roche Bobois 70s French Beige Marble Coffeetable, Center Table
By Roche Bobois
Located in Valladolid, ES
Amazing coffee table, French design, by Roche Bobois 1970s. Made with travertine marble.
It has a
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
70s Vintage Table in Glass and Teak Wood Italian Design
Located in None, IT
Coffee table in teak wood and double shelf, the upper one in smoked glass, 1970s.
CONDITIONS: In
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Teak
Rectangular Pierre Vandel Coffee Table
By Pierre Vandel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
The elegance of Pierre Vandel's Coffee tables. In the 70's and 80's his collection of tables were
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Acrylic
20th Century Vivai del Sud Elephant-Shaped Table in Rattan, 70s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Turin, Turin
their forms.
Here we have a very peculiar low table elephant-shaped entirely in rattan designed by Vivai
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan
Milo Baughman Style By Possible Morex Glass Steel Tube Turtable Table Italy 70s
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
steel tube side or caffe table from the 70s
45W 35D 40H
Extended 120 cm
Ideal table for small spaces
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
20th Century Pair of Tables Elephant-Shaped in Rattan Attr. Vivai del Sud
70s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Turin, Turin
Very Peculiar couple of low tables elephant-shaped entirely in rattan. Each table has a tray that
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan
Travertine Coffee Table With Oak Base, 1970s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice custom made coffee table from the 70's.
Fabricated in Belgium.
The solid frame is made
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Coffee Table by Roger Capron, France, 1930s
By Roger Capron
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
invented by Roger Capron.
Coffee table from the 1960s/70s stamped Capron, Vallauris, France.
Very good
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Teak
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At 1stDibs, there are several options of coffee tables 70s available for sale. Frequently made of metal, glass and brass, all coffee tables 70s available were constructed with great care. Find 54 antique and vintage coffee tables 70s at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Coffee tables 70s have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Coffee tables 70s are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made coffee tables 70s over the years, but those made by Sabrina Landini, 't Spectrum Bergeijk and Alvar Aalto are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Coffee Tables 70s?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,500, while they’re typically $375 on the low end and $16,300 highest priced.
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 Tables 70s
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021The sunglasses that were popular in the 70s were those that were large and often square in shape. A popular 70s style was the aviator style. Many of the 70s style glasses were characterized by colored lenses and funky frames. Shop 1970s sunglasses and other vintage sunglasses on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024What the ’70s glasses were called depended on the shape of their frames. Sunglasses and eyeglasses that feature rounded frames with a double bridge are aviator glasses. The oversized women's sunglasses that feature curved, thick frames are butterfly sunglasses, while the angular looks worn by Elton John and other celebrities of the 1970s are square sunglasses. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of vintage sunglasses.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Many kinds of skirts were popular in the 1970s, including denim skirts, A-line skirts, and peasant skirts. Earth tones, pastels, and wildly colorful patterns were common styles of the 70s. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a wide collection of vintage 1970s skirts from some of the world’s top boutiques.
- Are platform shoes from the 70s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, platform shoes are not from the ‘70s. Platform shoes have been around for centuries, with origins in Greek theater. Salvatore Ferragamo popularized the footwear again in the 1930s with his rainbow-soled design. Find vintage and contemporary platform shoes from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- What do you wear to a 70s party?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021In order to dress for a ‘70s party, it is important to dress in the styles of the day. Namely, opt for bell-bottom jeans, polyester tops, shirts and jackets with wide lapels, peasant tops and halter tops. Additionally, choose bright colors and patterns such as tie-dye.
- What is ’70s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024What ’70s furniture is called depends on its style. Generally, pieces from this decade can be called vintage furniture. However, pieces with certain stylistic characteristics have other names. For example, some 1970s furniture is mid-century modern. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, was developed in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of 1970s furniture.
- What are 70s boots called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022From crinkle boots to platform boots, there were many different styles of boot found in the 1970s. One of the most popular and famous styles from the time was the go-go boot which first rose to prominence in the 60s. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage boots from the 1970s from some of the world’s top boutiques.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024There are a few options for how you should dress for a ’70s party. You can go for the hippie look with dramatic bell-bottoms, fringed jackets and vests and embroidered blouses, or try a sporty look by pairing a vintage tee with high-waisted, button-fly flared jeans and clogs or platform shoes. For a straight-from-the-disco aesthetic, look for surplice and halter dresses decked out in sequins. Men can make a 1970s-inspired statement with a leisure suit or bell-bottoms matched with a turtleneck. Aviator sunglasses are great accessories for both men and women. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of 1970s apparel and accessories.
- 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.
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