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Edward Fickett Biomorphic Coffee Table
By Edward Fickett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom designed organic shaped coffee table newly veneered with walnut. Retains the original
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Live Edge Handcrafted Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
coffee table features a gorgeous wood grain and beautiful sculptural shape.
Dimensions: 62” W x 22” D
Category
Late 20th Century Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Monumental Onyx Italian Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning and large scale custom made Italian onyx coffee table. Origination from the collection
Category
Mid-20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Onyx
Vintage Coastal Grasscloth Coffee Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Coastal coffee table. A custom built beauty with a chic Grasscloth finish
Category
Late 20th Century North American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Gold
Fabulous Pair of Custom Tables by Steve Chase
By Steve Chase
Located in New York, NY
This truly stunning pair of custom polished brass and stacked glass large end / coffee tables by
Category
Late 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Dramatic 1970s acrylic coffee table
Located in Highland, IN
This intense acrylic coffee table was custom fabricated for the high-end estate of an art collector
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Acrylic
Pitch Pine Midcentury Coffee Table
Located in Antwerp, BE
Custom designed coffee table by a Dutch architect from the 1960s
Minimalist and modernist design
Category
Mid-20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Velvet, Pine
small Unique Coffee Table California Designe Glass Top Coffee Table by Anna Cabo
Located in San Diego, CA
Unique custom made coffee table solid raw steel base with thick blue gold and red glass tile top by
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Mid 20th Century Custom Made Steel Table Base
Located in Round Top, TX
One of a kind custom made 20th century steel table base circa 1960's.
Keywords: dining room
Category
Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Custom Koch
Lowy Cocktail Table by Piotr Sierakowski
By Koch
Lowy
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Koch & Lowy cocktail table designed by Architect Piotr Sierakowski, circa 1989. Beautiful Italian
Category
Vintage 1980s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
Custom Hand Painted Faux Stone Marquetry Cocktail Table
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Striking custom cocktail table with hand painted faux marquetry top depicting an arrangement of
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Custom Bronze Cocktail Table by Philip + Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Rare and interesting custom bronze cocktail table designed by Phillip + Kelvin LaVerne in 1979
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Custom "Specimen" Cocktail Table designed by William Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A stunning custom cocktail table designed by William Haines for the Jorgensen estate in Bel Air
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Custom Walnut Limestone and Cork Studio Cocktail Table
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Large-scale custom walnut limestone and cork cocktail table, circa mid-1960s. This phenomenal
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Martha Cahoon Oil Painting Inset Custom-Made Table
By Martha Cahoon
Located in Milford, NH
This wonderful oil painting insert in a nautical table was painted by American artist Martha Cahoon
Category
20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood Panel
A Custom Cocktail Table designed by Paul Frankl
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Great large-scale cocktail table with a stylish "Chinoisere" style. Original finished Maple with
Category
Vintage 1930s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Unique Antique Nautical Window Custom Mounted as Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Sometimes custom mounting really does produce a masterpiece, as this bronze mounted nautical window
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Karl Springer Style Custom Linen Wrapped Two-Tier Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Karl Springer style custom linen wrapped two-tier table coffee, pale green. Suitable for custom
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Linen, Wood
Pair of Custom Steel and Travertine Marble Tables
Located in Norwalk, CT
fine quality. Each table is on heavy rubber casters and moves very smoothly.
Category
Late 20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Custom Carbonized Teak Slab Cofffee Table with Iron Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A custom teak slab coffee table with iron base. This rustic yet chic coffee table has been
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Large stone top coffee table *SALE*
Located in Dallas, TX
Very nice custom made coffee table with green lazure finish and beautiful stone top. Marked down
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Elegant Coffee Table by Tommi Parzinger
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Scale Coffee Table, custom made by Tommi Parzinger, circa 1950's. The beautifully grained
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut, Rosewood
Italian Oyster Burl Campaign Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Campaign style Italian oyster burl coffee table. Custom built piece clad in a multitude of oyster
Category
20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Elegant Coffee Table by Tommi Parzinger
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant coffee table, custom made by Tommi Parzinger Originals, American, circa 1960s. It has been
Category
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Pewter
1980s Postmodern 2 Piece Coffee Table
Located in Charleston, SC
A fantastic custom postmodern 2 piece coffee table set in different shades of purple. And the best
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Formica, Wood
Unusual custom ordered Karl Springer chunky lucite glass table
Located in Palm Springs, CA
coffee table. The glass top is is excellent condition and has rounded corners and has beautifully
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lucite, Glass, Acrylic
ma+39
s Custom Magnifying Lens End Table
By ma+39
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iron base with brass accents and convex magnifying lens
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Iron
$4,600 / item
Eccola
s Custom Magnifying Lens Table w/ Stainless Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stainless base supports hand cut Italian lens with thick glass top.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Massive Whitewashed Wood Block Coffee Table
Located in Rochester, NY
Artisan custom-made bleached and whitewashed coffee table with a five inch thick beautifully
Category
20th Century American American Craftsman Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Set Coffee Table and Side Tables Mid Century Period
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a custom made set of coffee table and side tables. Mahogany wood with brass
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Custom Order Three-Tier Cocktail Table by Robert Metzger
By Robert Metzger
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare custom order three-tier cocktail table by Robert Metzger with original paperwork
Category
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
MA39
s Custom Magnifying Lens Table with Stainless Base
By ma+39
Located in Los Angeles, CA
MA39's custom magnifying lens table with stainless base
Stainless base supports handcut Italian
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Custom Made Cocktail Tables by Bottega Karin
By Bottega Karin
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A pair of custom made iron frame cocktail tables featuring eglomise decorated tops by Bottega Karin
Category
Vintage 1940s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Custom Lucite and Leather Wrapped 3 Piece Cocktail Table
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Unique, large scale custom three piece cocktail table with a lucite base and leather wrapped top.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lucite, Leather
Custom Refurbished Bistro Table with Blue Patina Steel Top
By Rehab Vintage Interiors
Located in Alhambra, CA
a reclaimed wood table top and custom blue patina steel. Conveniently sized bistro table is a
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
"Amethyst Life" Custom Designed Stone Encrusted Bronze Cocktail Table
Located in North Miami, FL
display in this one-of-a-kind custom table by STUDIO G.O.
Category
2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz, Brass, Bronze
Custom Burled Cocktail Table with Shelves by John Saladino
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Interesting burled wood veneer cocktail table with retractable shelves, custom designed by John
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Cocktail Table by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A substantial walnut cocktail table by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Furniture with a 1 3/4
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Custom 1950s Walnut Maple and Iron Table or Bench
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Custom 1950s walnut maple and iron bench or cocktail table, circa late 1950s. This unusual example
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Custom Bronze and Glass Cocktail Table by Virginio Ferrari
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Custom bronze and glass cocktail table by Virginio Ferrari, circa 1980. Ferrari is most known for
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Modern Custom Made Italian Brass and Glass Stacking Tables
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Unique set of Italian brass and glass stacking tables. Can be arranged in different directions to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cock...
Materials
Brass
Custom-Made Little Roger Capron Table for Vallauris, France 1960s
By Roger Capron, Vallauris
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
A very cute and probably custom made small round coffee or side table by French ceramic designer
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Plywood
Richard Schultz for Knoll Petal Coffee Table
Located in San Diego, CA
Early custom ordered Richard schultz coffee table in oak.
Category
20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
19th Century Spanish Stone Trough Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 19th century Spanish stone trough top coffee table. This smaller-sized table has been custom
Category
Antique 19th Century Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Iron
A Free Form Karl Springer Coffee Table
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A custom, free form, coffee table by Karl Springer, signed. Laquered goatskin, "Terracotta"
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Goatskin
Zebra Wood Coffee Table with Revolving Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Scale Zebra Wood Coffee Table, custom made, circa 1990's. This piece was custom made for a
Category
Late 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate
Solid Bronze Based Antique Table top Coffee or Low Table
Located in Manhasset, NY
Solid bronze based antique table top coffee or low table. This certainly custom designer made
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Mesa Table, Hand Carved Oval Coffee Table in Oxidized Maple
By Jeff Martin Joinery
Located in Vancouver, BC
Hand carved custom wooden coffee table with an elevated Mesa portion. Shown in our oval version at
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Maple
Reclaimed Maple Boxcar Wood Round Coffee Table
Located in Round Top, TX
This remarkable round coffee table was custom made using reclaimed maple boxcar flooring. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Materials
Maple
Gio Ponti Unique Italian Modern Coffee Table
Located in Astoria, NY
Gio Ponti (Italian, 1891-1979) Unique Custom-Designed Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table, circular
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
McGuire Modern Rattan and Glass Coffee Table
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Custom McGuire coffee cocktail table with a modern architectural design. The Minimalist lines
Category
20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Glass, Rattan
Louis XVI Style Coffee Table by Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Elegant French Louis XVI style coffee table custom made by Jansen with bronze contour and ornaments
Category
Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Custom Macassar Ebony and Lacquer Cocktail Table by Paul Frankl
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Macassar ebony and lacquer finished cocktail table, custom made by Paul Frankl in 1941.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Macassar, Lacquer, Ebony
Stunning Large Coffee Table by Phyllis Morris
By Phyllis Morris
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a custom-made coffee table by one Phyllis Morris of Beverly Hills CA.
The table is large
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
African Table with Custom Designed Glass Top by Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Authentic hand-carved African table with custom designed floating glass top by Karl Springer
Category
Vintage 1970s African Coffee and Cocktail Tables
African Table with Custom Floating Glass Top by Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Authentic hand-carved African table with custom floating glass top on bronze fittings designed by
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Gorgeous Custom Made Bronze Cocktail Table Designed by George Mathias
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This massive bronze over wood cocktail table is from Belgium and was custom made in the late 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
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Custom Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the custom coffee table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A custom coffee table — often made from wood, metal and glass — can elevate any home. Find 294 options for an antique or vintage custom coffee table now, or shop our selection of 155 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the custom coffee table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right custom coffee table, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Industrial styles are of considerable interest. A well-made custom coffee table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Dos Gallos Studio, Carrocel and Venfield are consistently popular.
How Much is a Custom Coffee Table?
Prices for a custom coffee table start at $495 and top out at $85,000 with the average selling for $4,313.
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 Custom Coffee Table
- 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 ExpertMay 22, 2019
The difference between a sofa table and a coffee table is that a sofa table is always behind the sofa and a coffee table is in front of it. Additionally, a sofa table is the same height as the sofa and a coffee table is much shorter.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 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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