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Capitello Solid Wood Coffee Table, Ash in Brown Finish, Contemporary
By Dale Italia
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
Capitello coffee table is part of our 2023 collection in collaboration with Cono Studio. Dale
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ash
19th Century Brass Mounted Circular Speciman Top Coffee Table
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century brass mounted circular speciman top coffee table. The central panel of precious stone
Category
Antique 19th Century European Grand Tour Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Vintage Glass And Metal Coffee Table By Fontana Arte, Italy 1970
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Glass And Metal Coffee Table By Fontana Arte, Italy 1970. Solid thick glass top on a metal
Category
Vintage 1970s European Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Large Coffee Table in Travertine and Brass, circa 1970
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large coffee table in travertine and brass, circa 1970.
Oxidation on the metal.
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Brass
1970 Small Brass Coffee Table with Black Glass Top
Located in Madrid, ES
Small coffee table or side table, made of golden brass and black glass top.
Category
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$712 Sale Price
20% Off
Yngve Ekstrōm, Scandinavian Modern Coffee Table, Westerberg Mōbler, Sweden
By Gösta Westerberg Möbel AB, Yngve Ekström
Located in New York, NY
Yngve Ekström, Scandinavian Modern coffee table made by Westbergs Mobler, Tranås, Sweden circa 1950
Category
Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
French Provincial Bouillotte Mahogany with Marble Top Round Coffee Table
Located in Miami, FL
Handsome mid-century round green leather top mahogany coffee table with fluted legs. The table
Category
Early 20th Century European French Provincial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Resin Coffee Table Base, circa 1970/1980 Missing the Glass
Located in Mouscron, WHT
resin coffee table base, circa 1970/1980
Missing the glass.
Category
Vintage 1970s European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Resin
Lacquered Wood Coffee Table and Ceramic Tiles, circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Lacquered wood coffee table and ceramic tiles, circa 1960
small lacquer gaps.
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Oak Coffee Table With Drawers From the Mid. 20th Century
Located in Opole, PL
Oak Coffee Table With Drawers From the Mid. 20th Century
A rectangular oak wood coffee table
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
$1,234 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Rectangular Coffee Table by Etienne Allemeersch, Fossilized Stone
By Etienne Allemeersch
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Rectangular Coffee Table by Etienne Allemeersch, Fossilized Stone Top, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
Rustic Chic Art Deco Style Painted Coffee Table with Flapper Figures
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rustic meets modern in this European Art Deco themed painted coffee table from the mid-20th century
Category
Mid-20th Century European Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Black Lacquer and Glass Geometric Square Coffee Cocktail Table Postmodern
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful geometric square coffee/cocktail table in black lacquer with glass top, Postmodern
Category
Vintage 1980s European Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Coffee Table, Oak Top, Handmade Textured Lacquered Wood Base, Ocean
Located in Maçka-İstanbul, 34
Ocean, a coffee table inspired by the ever-changing beauty of ocean waves. Its fluid, amorphous
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Lacquer
DeCastelli Alpha Modular Coffee Table in Copper by Martinelli Venezia
By DeCastelli, Martinelli Venezia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alpha Modular Coffee Table designed by Martinelli Venezia for DeCastelli.The table consists of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Copper
Decorative Brown Coffee Table With Carved Apron, Mid 20th-Century
Located in Opole, PL
Decorative Brown Coffee Table With Carved Apron, Mid 20th-Century
This vintage coffee table is a
Category
Mid-20th Century European Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
$1,329 Sale Price
20% Off
Rectangular coffee table with stone children
s figures and a glass top
Located in Delft, NL
Rectangular coffee table with stone children's figures and a glass top
A sweet couple of a little
Category
Late 20th Century European Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
Weiman Legged Neoclassical Style White Marble Wood Brass Coffee Table
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Indulge in the timeless elegance of this exquisite marble 8 legged coffee table, dating back to the
Category
Vintage 1940s European Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Coffee Table, Oak Top, Handmade Textured Lacquered Wood Base, Ocean
Located in Maçka-İstanbul, 34
Ocean, a coffee table inspired by the ever-changing beauty of ocean waves. Its fluid, amorphous
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Lacquer
VINTAGE FOSSIL PETRIFIED WOOD SAMPLE COFFEE TABLE SUPER DECORATIVE
PRIMITiVE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
wood coffee table displaying Fossil and Petrified wood samples
Please note the delivery fee listed is
Category
20th Century European Country Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
French Mahogany Brass Two-Tier Side or Coffee Table
Located in Miami, FL
A charming French 19th century Louis XVI style side table in mahogany. The table is raised on
Category
Early 20th Century European French Provincial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Stunning Brass Elephant Hollywood Regency Side End Table, European, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Offered is this beautiful Hollywood Regency figural Elephant side, end or coffee table. The heavy
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Stitched Leather Coffee Table in the Style of Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Coffee table with stitched leather and brass accents, inspired by the designs of Jacques Adnet from
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Norwegian Coffee Table by Sigurd Resell for Vatne Møbler, 1960s
By Sigurd Resell
Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL
This elegant square coffee table was designed by Sigurd Resell for Vatne Møbler in Norway during
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Antique Wabi Sabi Style Coffee or Side Table in Solid Wood
Located in Meer, VAN
Antique Wabi Sabi Style Coffee or Side Table in Solid Wood
A live edge sabi sabi style coffee or
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Pine
Modern Live Edge Wood Coffee Table in Brass, Gold, Copper
By Renats Kotlevs
Located in Riga, LV
other metal, even wood tone can be changed. Let`s make your table unique and special!
Dimensions:
Width
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
IDE Coffee Table SET Of 3 in Red Travertine, Travertine Stone Round Side Tables
Located in St Petersburg, US
for coffee table.
IDE Table Set, crafted from exquisite natural red travertine. This versatile set
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Travertine
Artisan Large Industrial Chain Link Iron Coffee Table, Belgium, 1970
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Awesome industrial style coffee table that legend says was used in the John Varvatos boutique in
Category
Late 20th Century European Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Rustic Solid Wood Coffee Table with Cross Legs, France 19th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
simple design. This coffee table can bring a touch of old-world charm into any contemporary or
Category
Antique 19th Century European Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Massimo and Lella Vignelli Metafora Marble and Glass Coffee Table
By Massimo Vignelli
Located in Pasadena, TX
couple made important contributions to graphic and industrial design in the U.S. and Europe throughout
Category
Late 20th Century European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
$5,057 Sale Price
42% Off
Mid-Century Coffee Table in Solid Wood and Patinated Cognac Leather
Located in Meer, VAN
Mid-Century Coffee Table in Solid Wood and Patinated Cognac Leather.
This incredible Mid-Century
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather, Oak
Coffee Table in Walnut Veneer and Polished Steel, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Coffee table in walnut veneer and polished steel circa 1970
small lack of veneer
varnish to redo.
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Large Coffee Table in Lava and Metal, circa 1960-1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large coffee table in lava and metal, circa 1960-1970
Enameled lava tiles with flowers design.
Category
Vintage 1960s European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lava
French Mahogany Brass Two-Tier Side or Coffee Table
Located in Miami, FL
A charming French 19th century Louis XVI style side table in mahogany. The table is raised on
Category
Early 20th Century European French Provincial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Jansen Style Brushed and Steel Brass Round Neoclassic Coffee Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A taller cocktail table in brushed steel and brass French Neoclassic style coffee or cocktail table
Category
Vintage 1980s European Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
Mica and Black Lacquered and Silver Gilt Wood Coffee Table
Located in Norwood, NJ
Mica and black lacquered Art Deco inspired wood coffee table. Beautiful Mica top modern cocktail
Category
Vintage 1980s European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Silver Leaf
$1,500 Sale Price
47% Off
Pair of large etruscan style square coffee tables, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of great Etruscan style square coffee table with green patina. The travertin top stands on
Category
Vintage 1970s European Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Metal
21st Century Coffee Table Handcrafted in Italy by Atelier Ferraro
By ATELIER FERRARO
Located in Munich, DE
design principle as the coffee table “Isole”, on a smaller scale, to serve either as an accent beside a
Category
2010s European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Danish Solid Oak Coffee Table with Sculptural Design, 1950s
Located in Kastrup, DK
Danish mid-century modern coffee table crafted in solid oak by a skilled cabinetmaker in the 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
$1,305 Sale Price
20% Off
French Provincial Mahogany with Stenciled Leather Top Round Coffee Table
Located in Miami, FL
Handsome mid-century round green leather top mahogany coffee table with fluted legs. The table
Category
Early 20th Century European French Provincial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Rustic Sabi Sabi Style Trestle Coffee Table in Solid Oak 19th Century
Located in Meer, VAN
Rustic Trestle Coffee Table in Solid Oak, Late 19th Century.
This solid oak coffee table with very
Category
Antique 19th Century European Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
STUNNiNG FENDI CROCODILE / ALLIGATOR BROWN LEATHER PATINA COFFEE COCKTAIL TABLE
By Fendi Casa
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, Fendi Casa, hand dyed Alligator / Crocodile patina, brown leather coffee or cocktail table
Please note
Category
20th Century European Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Oval Coffee Table Modern Resin Sculpture Handmade in Italy Cupioli available
By Cupioli made in Italy
Located in Rimini, IT
solutions. Inspired by natural ice formations, this coffee table is included in a limited-edition Glacial
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Scagliola
NR Black Smooth, 21st Century Contemporary Circular Black Coffee Table
By Privatiselectionem
Located in Sofia, BG
NR black smooth - 21st century contemporary sculptural circular black coffee table
The highly
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Wabi Sabi Live Edge Coffee Table in Dark Stained Wood 1960s
Located in Meer, VAN
Wabi Sabi Live Edge Coffee Table in Dark Stained Wood, Europe, 1960s.
An impressive piece, this
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Modern Round Coffee Table in Live Edge Wood, Copper or Brass
By Renats Kotlevs
Located in Riga, LV
This luxury coffee table Organ combines rich wood with bright copper legs. The oiled finish is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Copper
Coffee Table in Persian Style Lacquer and Gilt Bronze, 1950s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Circular shape coffee table in Persian style lacquer standing on gilt bronze legs composed by six
Category
Vintage 1950s European Balkan Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
EXQUISITE MiD CENTURY MODERN HIDDEN STORAGE HAND PAINTED LACQUERED COFFEE TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Modern coffee table with hidden internal storage and hand painted and lacquered finish
Please note the
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Architectural Large Coffee Table in Rosewood Veneer and Metal, 1960s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Architectural large coffee table with an organically shaped base in rosewood veneer and metal from
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Round table, Northern Europe, turn of the 19th and 20th centuries.
Located in Chorzów, PL
An antique round table from around 1900.
Dimensions: height 71 cm / dia. 84 cm
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Pierangelo Gallotti, Coffee Table in Chromed Metal and Smoked Glass
By Pierangelo Gallotti
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pierangelo Gallotti, coffee table in chromed metal and smoked glass. Edition Gallotti e Radice
Category
Late 20th Century European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Arch Legs and Marble-Top Coffee Table
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Arch Legs and Marble-Top Coffee Table
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Patinated Bronze Coffee Table Fitted with a Stone Mosaic Top
Located in Montreal, QC
Interesting patinated bronze rectangular coffee table fitted with an antique Classical Roman style
Category
20th Century European Classical Roman Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Bronze
Cambium Coffee Table in Matte Plant-Dyed Anodized Aluminium by Studio Loop Loop
By STUDIO LOOP LOOP
Located in New York, NY
Cambium Coffee Table by Studio Loop Loop
Matte Aluminium
Dia 29.5" x H 16.9"
The Cambium Coffee
Category
2010s European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
NR LOW, 21st Century Modern Sculptural Circular Silver Black Coffee Table
By Privatiselectionem
Located in Sofia, BG
NR LOW, 21st century modern sculptural circular silver black coffee table
The highly edge
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Midcentury coffee table by Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, Italy 1970
By Officina Rivadossi, Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Coffee table by Italian sculptor and designer Giuseppe Rivadossi manufactured by Officina Rivadossi
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Johannes Andersen by Silkeborg, 1960s
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Johannes Andersen by Silkeborg, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
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Coffee Tables Europe For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the coffee tables Europe you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A coffee tables Europe — often made from wood, metal and stone — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a coffee tables Europe, we have 3164 options in-stock, while there are 986 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a coffee tables Europe — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A coffee tables Europe is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. A well-made coffee tables Europe has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Greenapple, Rute Martins and Maison Jansen are consistently popular.
How Much is a Coffee Tables Europe?
A coffee tables Europe can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,601, while the lowest priced sells for $30 and the highest can go for as much as $528,000.
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 Europe
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A coffee table should generally be two-thirds as long as the sofa it stands in front of and around the same height as the sofa’s seat cushions.
- Is an ottoman a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Can a coffee table be too low?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Yes, a coffee table can be too low. Most experts recommend choosing a coffee table that is around one to two inches lower than the seat height of your sofa or loveseat. You may find it difficult to access items on the tabletop while seated if you choose a shorter table. In addition, an overly low coffee table can make a room feel cramped or unbalanced. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Sometimes, designers intentionally place ultra-low coffee tables in spaces to create a bold contrast in a large room. Feel free to break from convention when choosing a coffee table. What's most important is that the finished result appeals to you and allows you to enjoy your seating area to the fullest. Shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- Who invented the coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024No one knows for sure who invented the coffee table. The earliest examples of the occasional table can be traced back to Victorian-era Britain. At that time, makers like William Watt and Collinson and Lock were producing coffee tables in large quantities.
Notably, F. Stuart Foote, the designer behind the American Imperial Furniture Company, claimed to have invented the coffee table in the early 20th century. He stated that he did so by cutting down the legs of a dining table. However, it's unlikely that Foote is the actual inventor of the coffee table, as books describing coffee tables existed in the UK a decade before his birth in 1872.
Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs. - Why is it called a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Coffee tables were originally used in living spaces during social gatherings to support a tray containing multiple mugs, a coffee pot, creamers and sugar bowls. Low to the ground and centrally located in the space, coffee tables reduced the host or hostess’s need to constantly stand and serve her guests.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.
The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.
Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa, and its depth will match the seating. These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables, but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.
Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between a center table and a coffee table is usually size. Center tables tend to be larger-sized accent tables placed in the center of seating areas. On the other hand, coffee tables are smaller tables usually positioned in front of sofas and loveseats. On 1stDibs, find a variety of center tables and coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a coffee table and a console table is in the design. A coffee table is a low table that comes in many shapes, such as surfaces that are rectangles, squares, ovals or circles. Console tables are taller and usually have elongated shapes, such as ovals, rectangles or semicircles. Placement is another differentiator between the two types of tables. Coffee tables usually go in front of sofas and loveseats, while console tables may be placed behind a sofa or loveseat or along a wall. Find a large collection of coffee tables and console tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
The difference between a sofa table and a coffee table is that a sofa table is always behind the sofa and a coffee table is in front of it. Additionally, a sofa table is the same height as the sofa and a coffee table is much shorter.
- Are glass coffee tables durable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether glass coffee tables are durable depends on the craftsmanship and the materials. Generally, tables with tempered glass are less likely to shatter and break. How well you care for a coffee table will also impact its life span. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of glass coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024How big a coffee table for a sectional should be depends on the dimensions of the sectional. For a balanced look, a coffee table should be roughly two-thirds of the length of the sofa portion of a sofa and chaise sectional. If you have an L-shaped sofa, the coffee table should be around two-thirds of the length of each arm. Find a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To date a Lane coffee table, look for the serial number on the underside of the piece. On most Lane coffee tables, reading the number from right to left will tell you the date that the table was manufactured. For example, a serial number that says 852140 would have been produced on April 12, 1958. Founded in Virginia in the early 20th century, Lane is largely known for its cedar chests and innovative mid-century modern designs. Find a variety of Lane coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To authenticate your Noguchi coffee table, there are three different marks to look for. Isamu Noguchi’s signature will be on the edge of the table and on a medallion under the base. Even under the medallion, you will find Noguchi’s initials. Shop a collection of properly vetted Noguchi pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To stack books on a coffee table, place the largest one on the bottom with the spine facing the focal piece of furniture, usually the sofa. Then, add the next largest, lining up the inner edges so that the spines create a stepped effect. Continue adding books to complete the stack and top it off with a decorative object if you wish. Shop a variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, a coffee table should generally be lower than a couch. However, the top of the table should only be slightly lower than the couch to maintain a balanced look. A good rule of thumb is to choose a table no more than one inch shorter than your sofa's seat height. Explore a large collection of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024The average height of a coffee table is around 16 to 18 inches. Designers typically choose this height to create a balance between coffee tables and sofas. The average seat height of sofas is 17 to 18 inches, and experts typically recommend that coffee tables be no more than 1 inch shorter than sofa-seat height. Explore a diverse assortment of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024The best height for a coffee table is around 1 to 2 inches lower than the seat height of the adjacent sofa. Most sofas feature seat heights of around 17 or 18 inches. As a result, the most common height for coffee tables is 15 to 17 inches. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of coffee tables.
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