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Extraordinary "Banker" Coffee Table Custom Made by Karl Springer for Bjorn Borg
By Karl Springer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An extraordinary solid polished steel "Banker Style" coffee table custom made by Karl Springer for
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Custom Wood and Steel Rectangular Coffee Table with Slatted Top, circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Rectangular wood and steel coffee table, the slatted top fastened with brass screws originally from
Category

Vintage 1960s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Custom Caro Caro wood tree round coffee table by Thomas Hayes Studio
Located in Hollywood, CA
A custom rustic tree round coffee table with live edges in solid Caro Caro wood with three angled
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Custom Milo Cocktail Table
Located in New York, NY
Custom Milo cocktail table with splayed legs and white painted finish.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ash, Maple, Paint

Gio Ponti Custom Table
By Gio Ponti
Located in Newburgh, NY
Custom made Gio Ponti table with sculpted walnut legs and marble top
Category

20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Custom Circular Cocktail Table
Located in Treasure Island, CA
From a local estate, custom made cocktail table with pull out shelf. Clever design.
Category

Late 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Custom Caro Caro coffee table with angular metal base by Thomas Hayes Studio
By Thomas Hayes Studio
Located in Hollywood, CA
A beautiful white sap Caro Caro or "Devil's Ear" (Enterolobium Cyclocarpum) tree round coffee
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Custom Caro Caro coffee table and angular metal base by Thomas Hayes Studio
By Thomas Hayes Studio
Located in Hollywood, CA
A beautiful round of white Caro Caro or "Devil's Ear" (Enterolobium Cyclocarpum) tree round coffee
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21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Custom Walnut Burl coffee table with angular metal base by Thomas Hayes Studio
By Thomas Hayes Studio
Located in Hollywood, CA
A beautiful solid, live edge Walnut Burl tree round coffee table by Thomas Hayes Studio. The 3
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21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Brent Bennett Custom Mosaic Table
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A coffee table with lacquered steel base and custom ceramic mosaic top by Brent Bennett.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Paul Frankl Custom Cork Table
Located in Portland, OR
: A Grand Paul Frankl Cork Top Coffee Table This is a unique form which was designed by Paul Frankl
Category

Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cork, Mahogany

Custom Parsons Lacquered Cocktail Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Custom made Birch Parson table in a white Lacquered finish. These tables can be custom made in any
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Coc...

Custom Embossed Leather Cocktail Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom Embossed Oval Leather Cocktail Table. In the manner of Paul Laszlo. From a Beverly Hills
Category

Vintage 1940s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Custom Designed Suede Cocktail Table
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Fantastic custom-made persimmon colored suede upholstered cocktail table with gold toned tack
Category

Late 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Suede, Wood

Custom Samuel Marx Cocktail Table
By Samuel Marx
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom cocktail table in a burled veneer finish by Samuel Marx. From an important Chicago residence
Category

Vintage 1940s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Custom Petro Zoleto Cocktail Table
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Custom made by Petro Zoledo, a Spanish artist living in California. This table came from his
Category

Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Aluminum

Pair of Custom Marble Tables
Located in Geneva, IL
These are vintage slabs of marble that were mounted on custom iron bases. The marble has a
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Iron

Paul Laszlo Custom Cocktail Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paul Laszlo Cocktail Table with Original Green Glass
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Vintage 1940s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Glass

Paul Frankl Custom Cocktail Table
By Paul Frankl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Frankl Design Cocktail Table with Lacquer Finish.
Category

Vintage 1940s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Paul Laszlo Custom Cocktail Table
Located in Portland, OR
Laszlo designed this cocktail table for a southern California Home.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Custom Paul Frankl Cocktail Table
By Paul Frankl
Located in Portland, OR
Paul Frankl designed this table for a northern California residence.
Category

Vintage 1940s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Lucite, Mahogany

Muriel Coleman Custom Iron Tables
By Muriel Coleman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Suitable for indoor or outdoor use. Side table dims: 34x32x22" LWH
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Iron Coffee Table
Located in Sarasota, FL
A custom made iron coffee table painted black with a 19th century French wrought iron insert (glass
Category

20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Lucite Coffee Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
High quality lucite and chrome coffee table with custom made thick beveled glass top. **Please
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Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Astrological Coffee Table
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Very cool, possibly custom Zodiac coffee table (we theorize this is from the estate of San
Category

Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Copper

M/n Custom Sculptural Cocktail Table
Located in New York, NY
M/n custom sculptural hand made solid mahoghany coffee table after a 1960's Brazilian Design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Glass

Custom Billy Haines Walnut Cocktail Table
By William Billy Haines
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pedestal coffee table on articulated base. Custom designed for the Herbert and Rita Leroy
Category

Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Monumental Paul Laszlo Custom Lamp Table
Located in Portland, OR
Extremely well documented Laszlo table.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Tommi Parzinger Custom Oval Cocktail Table
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A sensational table with great scale!
Category

20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Large Travertine Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
A monumental Italian richly veined Travertine pedestal coffee table. This custom made coffee
Category

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

Materials

Cast Stone, Marble, Travertine

Iron Hoof Coffee Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
Custom made iron coffee table with glass top
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Python Skin Coffee Table
Located in St. Helena, CA
custom contemporary coffee table with python skin top and classic metal base
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Painted Nautical Coffee Table
Located in New York City, NY
Custom made mahogany Chippendale style coffee table featuring a nautical scene of a ship painted
Category

Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Decorative Iron Coffee Table
Located in Wainscott, NY
A Custom Made Coffee Table with a Decorative Iron insert from The Barbezat Foundry in Paris from
Category

Antique 19th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Coffee Table, Paul Laszlo
Located in TUJUNGA, CA
Original custom lacquered wood coffee table with painted and gold leaf scene. Top quality design
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Custom Murano Glass Tile and Iron Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Murano Glass Tile and Iron Table. Custom
Category

Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Custom Cocktail Table with Exceptional Lacquer Work
Located in Dallas, TX
Custom made cocktail table with exceptional lacquer work.
Category

20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Paul Laszlo custom Leather top cocktail table
Located in Portland, OR
custom leater top cocktail table designed by Paul Laszlo.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Custom Paul Laszlo Bench Table with Provenance
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Custom Paul Laszlo bench like table.Provenance: David O.Selznick
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Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Custom Lamp Table
Located in Portland, OR
This custom table bears the mark "Sans Epoque",Robsjohn-Gibbings.
Category

Vintage 1930s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

Pair of Custom Marble Topped Cocktail Tables
By Harvey Probber
Located in Hadley, MA
Pair of custom Marble topped cocktail tables in the manner of Harvey Probber. Unusual striated
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Paul Laszlo Custom leather Top Cocktail Table
Located in Portland, OR
A truley sculptural table.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

T.H.Robsjohn-Gibbings Custom Cocktail Table
Located in Portland, OR
This table was commissioned for a Belaire residence designed by the architect J. E. Dolena
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Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Mirror

Custom Reproduction of antique Mirrored side Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
Lovely mirrored table with intersecting circle forms and mosaic mirror tiles surround and mirrored
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mirror, Wood

T.H.Robsjohn-Gibbings Custom Cocktail Table
Located in Portland, OR
This Table was designed for a J.E.Dolena residence .Gibbings collaborated with Dolena on many Los
Category

Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Unique Paul Frankl Custom Cork Clad Table
By Paul Frankl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A unique table by this innovative California designer. This example was created specifically for a
Category

Vintage 1940s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Paul Frankl Custom Cork Clad Curved Table
By Paul Frankl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A spectacular unique table by this innovative California designer. This example was created
Category

Vintage 1930s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Cross Banded Potboard Coffee Table
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Cross banded potboard coffee table, custom sizes and finishes available.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Huniford Collection Abell Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Custom-made bronzed metal coffee table with vinyl paper resembling travertine stone by Huniford
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Large Black Onyx Coffee Table
By Will Wick
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large black onyx coffee table custom designed by William Wick. One of a kind.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Onyx

A Contemporary Mirrored Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A well crafted custom fabricated contemporary mirrored square coffee table floating on a plexiglass
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

COPPER AND IRON COFFEE TABLE
Located in St.amford, CT
Custom designed copper and iron coffee table, featuring an unusual textured copper top, set into an
Category

20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Copper, Iron

Reverse Painted Lucite Coffee Table
Located in New London, CT
Custom, one-of-a-kind coffee table made of reverse drip-painted Lucite panels sitting on solid
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Lucite

Large-Scale Upholstered Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large custom alder coffee table is upholstered in faux leather, with four drawers. Practical
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21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Contemporary Egg Shape Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Measures: W68 D46 H18 Contemporary, possibly custom made, coffee table made with laminate with a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Laminate

Wayne Trapp Bronze Coffee Table
By Isamu Noguchi, Wayne Trapp
Located in Waltham, MA
Custom designed bronze coffee table by well-known North Carolina sculptor Wayne Trapp. Abstractly
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Massive Riveted Iron Coffee Table
Located in Culver City, CA
a massive riveted iron factory element, adapted as a coffee table. custom, patinated iron base. Top
Category

20th Century Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

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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.

  • 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 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.

    Shop a wide variety of coffee tables 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 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 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 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 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.
  • 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 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 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 ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, 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, 2022
    Modern 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, 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 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.