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Shagreen Nesting Coffee Tables with Bronze-Patina Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
nesting coffee tables by R & Y Augousti in black shagreen with bronze-patina brass details explore the
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Materials
Brass
Shapely French Art Deco Gilt Iron Circular Table with Mirrored Top
Located in San Francisco, CA
A shapely French Art Deco gilt iron circular table with mirrored top; the original mirrored top
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
$3,375 Sale Price
40% Off
Shagreen Cocteau Coffee Table with Shell and Brass Accents by R
Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
The Cocteau coffee
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Materials
Brass
Twisted Wrought Iron Rope Gold Gilt Base Oval Racetrack Glass Top Coffee Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Decorative gold gilt wrought iron base 3/4" thick glass top coffee table.
Category
20th Century Italian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Rattan Nesting Coffee Tables with Quartz and Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
Nesting coffee tables by R & Y Augousti are a part of their new Rattan capsule launch. The pieces explore
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Materials
Quartz, Brass
Rattan Nesting Coffee Tables with Quartz and Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
Nesting Coffee Tables by R & Y Augousti are a part of their new Rattan capsule launch. The pieces explore
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Materials
Quartz, Brass
Rattan Nesting Coffee Tables with Patagonia and Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
Nesting Coffee Tables by R & Y Augousti are a part of their new Rattan capsule launch. The pieces explore
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Materials
Quartz, Brass
German Artdeco Oak Root Wood Veneer Modernist Coffee Table by Bruno Paul 1920s
By Bruno Paul
Located in Halle, DE
technique give this table an modern and also luxurious look and shows the craftsmanship of this era.
Category
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak
Coffee Table in Oak with Brass Rods by R&Y Augousti - IN STOCK
By R
Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Nymphea Coffee Table by R&Y Augousti is a stunning masterpiece of contemporary design, where
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Cocktail Table with Fluted Black Lacquer Supports and Glass Top
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in New York, NY
This refined Art Deco style cocktail table was realized- in the manner of Ruhlmann- in the United
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
A NEO-CLASSICAL SHABBY-CHIC Side or COFFEE TABLE by MAISON RAMSEY, France 1970
By Roger Thibier
Located in PARIS, FR
An elegant low and square side or coffee table, Post-Modernist, Shabby-Chic, Chinese-inspired cubic
Category
Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Karl Springer Style Mark V Parchment Macassar Ebony
Gilt Iron Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Macassar ebony veneer, gilt iron and parchment coffee table in the style of Karl Springer circa
Category
1990s American Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Berlin Iron, Gold Leaf
Coffee Table
Spider
Model H259 by Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody Brno, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Praha, CZ
Well-known coffee table 'Spider', model H 259 designed by Jindrich Halabala in 1930s for UP Závody
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Handcrafted Linea No.2 Coffee Table in Bronze Plaster Finish with Travertine Top
By Benediko
Located in Freiburg im Breisgau, DE
The LINEA coffee table has a strong and dynamic silhouette based on the figure of the triangle
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Metal
Table Art Deco
Attributed to Maison Charles
, Materials: Bronze and Glass
By Maison Charles
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Coffe table
Material: bronze and glass
Style: Art Deco.
We have specialized in the sale of Art
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Small Czech Art Deco Round Walnut Table, Original Black Marmoleum, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Art Deco table, Czech
Restored.
Material: Walnut, marmoleum, chrome.
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Signed Italian Art Deco Modern Iron Curule Cocktail Trolley Table
Located in Forney, TX
and proportions for a variety of different uses, including as a side table, coffee table, service
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
A rattan coffee table in natural finish / colored trim and quarter sawn oak top
Located in Nashua, NH
This is a very sturdy and unique sized antique rattan coffee table, American, C. 1920s purchased
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan, Reed, Oak
Side table with removable black lacquered top and white stripe - Art Deco - 20th
Located in Madrid, España
Side table with removable black lacquered top and white stripe - Art Deco - 20th century
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
French Art Deco Mahogany Side Table by Louis Majorelle, Signed, Circa 1930
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautiful French Art Deco circular mahognay side table by Louis Majorelle.
Signed Majorelle
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Josef Frank Art Deco Walnut Circular Side Table Haus
Garten circa 1928 Austria
By Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage coffee table or side table by Josef Frank for Haus
Garten circa 1928 Austria
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut, Spruce
Solid Oak Art Deco Haagse School Side Table by Cor Alons, 1923
By Cor Alons
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Haagse School side table.
Design by Cor Alons.
Striking Dutch
Category
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
$2,794 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Doric Side Table Calacatta Marble Gold Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Dórica Bar Table, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
Like an
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Materials
Marble, Onyx, Brass, Steel
Set of 2 Circular Coffee Tables in Rock Crystal and Brass by Ginger Brown
By Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
This set of 2 coffee tables is made of a white rock crystal marquetry top.
The structure and the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rock Crystal, Brass
Small Art Deco Table, Made in 1910s Austria, Non Restored, Original Condition
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Art Deco table, Austria
Non restored, completely original condition.
Material: lacquered wood.
Category
Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Palisander
Table Art Deco, France, 1920, Materials, Wood, Glass and Gold Leaf
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Coffe table
Material: Wood, glass and gold leaf
Style: Art Deco
France
We have specialized in the
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Gold Leaf
Round Art Deco Side Table in Burl Birch and Black Lacquer, France 1930s
Located in Ulm, DE
A striking example of authentic Art Deco elegance, this round side table from around 1930 combines
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lacquer, Birch, Burl
Restored Art Deco "Spider" Table, by J. Halabala, UP Závody, Oak, Czech, 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Table model H-259 - also known as "Spider"
This elegant Art Deco table, model H-259, comes from
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Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Beech, Oak, Lacquer
Small Art Deco Table, Made by Thonet, Walnut, Czechia, 1930s, Fully Restored
By Thonet
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Small Art Deco table, Made by Thonet.
Fully restored. Revived original varnish.
Period: 1930
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Art Deco Cocktail Table Designed By Jean Desnos, France
Located in New York, NY
A fine Art Deco cocktail table designed by Jean Desnos. Marquetry patterned top. Table border
Category
Mid-20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
T101/C Italian Coffee Table in Wood with Inlaid Top
Gold Carved Legs, Zanaboni
By Zanaboni
Located in MEDA, IT
T101/C is a classic coffee table ideal to be used in any classic living room set for its beauty and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Restored Art Deco "Pavouk" Table, by J, Halabala, UP Závody, Oak, Czech, 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Table model H-259 - also known as "Spider"
This elegant Art Deco table, model H-259, comes from
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Beech, Oak
21st Century Art Déco Elie Saab Maison Black
Gold Marble Side Table, Italy
By Elie Saab, Carlo Colombo
Located in Mariano Comense, CO
21st Century Art Déco Elie Saab Maison black & gold marble side table, Italy
Named after its
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Maurice Jallot French Art Deco Cocktail or Side Table, France, circa 1940
By Maurice Jallot
Located in New York, NY
An elegant French Art Deco side table or cocktail table, designed by Maurice Jallot ( 1900 -1971
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Nesting Coffee Tables in Oak with Brass Rods by R&Y Augousti - IN STOCK
By R
Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Licol Nesting Coffee Tables by R&Y Augousti is a stunning duo of two nesting tables, expertly
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Materials
Brass
T179/G Coffee Table with Gold Base Finish and Estremoz Marble Top by Zanaboni
By Zanaboni
Located in MEDA, IT
Contemporary coffee table with round Estremoz (MR08) marble top and gold finish metal base, the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
ANTIQUE CIRCA 1920 COFFEE TABLE COVERS IN ENGLISH THREE PENCE COINS FROM 1940
s
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, highly decorative English Coffee table which has a table top full on English three pence coins from
Category
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Rattan Coffee Table with Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
coffee by R & Y Augousti is a part of their new Rattan capsule launch. The piece explores the brand's
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Materials
Quartz, Brass
Rattan Coffee Table with Patagonia and Bronze-Patina Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
Coffee by R & Y Augousti is a part of their new Rattan capsule launch. The piece explores the brand's
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Materials
Quartz, Brass
Rattan Coffee Table with Quartz and Bronze-Patina Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
coffee by R & Y Augousti is a part of their new Rattan capsule launch. The piece explores the brand's
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Materials
Quartz, Brass
Rattan Coffee Table with Quartz and Bronze-Patina Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
coffee by R & Y Augousti is a part of their new Rattan capsule launch. The piece explores the brand's
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Materials
Quartz, Brass
Art Deco Side Table in Wrought Iron and Marble Top, France, circa 1940
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Elegant rectangular coffee / side table made of a very beautiful brown / taupe colored marble and a
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Wrought Iron
$2,368 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Round Pedestal Cocktail Table, France 1940
s
By Georges Djo-Bourgeois
Located in New York, NY
A pedestal oak table in the manner of Djo Bourgeois with a recessed detail to base, original finish.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Rattan Coffee Table with Parchment and Bronze-Patina Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
coffee by R & Y Augousti is a part of their new Rattan capsule launch. The piece explores the brand's
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Materials
Quartz, Brass
Rattan Coffee Table with Parchment and Bronze-Patina Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
coffee by R & Y Augousti is a part of their new Rattan capsule launch. The piece explores the brand's
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Materials
Quartz, Brass
A Super Pair of Art Deco Design Floating Top Low Tables
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Super Pair of Art Deco Design Floating Top Low Tables
A Pair of Art Deco Style Floating Top Burr
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco Gold Finish Round Wrought Iron
Glass Top Cocktail Table, France, 1950
Located in Miami, FL
Superb Art Deco gold finish round wrought iron coffee or cocktail table with round glass top, made
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
21st Century Art Déco Elie Saab Maison Alpine Green Nickel Side Table, Italy
By Elie Saab, Carlo Colombo
Located in Mariano Comense, CO
21st Century Art Déco Elie Saab Maison Alpine Green Nickel Side Table, Italy
Named after its
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Nickel
21st Century Art Deco Elie Saab Maison Polished Steel Palace Side Table, Italy
By Elie Saab, Carlo Colombo
Located in Mariano Comense, CO
21st century Art Deco Elie Saab Maison Polished Steel Palace side table, Italy
The Palace side
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Art Deco Eglomise Blue Mirrored Top Side-Table, Attrib. to Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in North Miami, FL
This pretty little table is a wonderful cocktail or side table with a pale blue eglomise mirrored
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Restored Art Deco Small Table, by J. Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte, Czech, 1910s
By Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
refurbishing team in Czechia according to the original process.
This item features classic Art Deco elements
Category
Vintage 1910s Czech Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Glass, Beech, Walnut
Mid Century Art Deco Machine Age Lacquered Architectural Cocktail Table
By Robs Johns Gibbons
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous lacquered cocktail table with an architectural base that appears to be floating above the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
21st Century Art Déco Elie Saab Maison Alpine Green Bronzed Side Table, Italy
By Elie Saab, Carlo Colombo
Located in Mariano Comense, CO
21st Century Art Déco Elie Saab Maison Alpine Green Bronzed Side Table, Italy
Named after its
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
21st Century Art Déco Elie Saab Maison Alpine Green Brass Side Table, Italy
By Elie Saab, Carlo Colombo
Located in Mariano Comense, CO
21st Century Art Déco Elie Saab Maison Alpine Green Brass Side Table, Italy
Named after its
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
French Art Deco Cocktail Table in Wrought Iron and Travertine by Paul Kiss
By Paul Kiss
Located in New York, NY
Rare and Exceptional French Art Deco hand-wrought iron coffee table with perfect line and pure
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Granite, Wrought Iron
21st Century Art Deco Elie Saab Maison Hammered Brass Palace Side Table, Italy
By Elie Saab, Carlo Colombo
Located in Mariano Comense, CO
21st century Art Deco Elie Saab Maison Hammered brass Palace side table, Italy
The Palace side
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Wrought Iron and Rouge Marble Table after Subes from Hotel Nevele
By Raymond Subes
Located in New York, NY
Incredible wrought iron and rouge marble coffee, cocktail, table in the style French master
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Wrought Iron
$3,040 Sale Price
20% Off
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Deco Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of deco coffee tables is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct deco coffee tables — often made from wood, metal and glass — can elevate any home. Find 3871 antique and vintage deco coffee tables at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 423 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Deco coffee tables have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Deco coffee tables bearing Art Deco or mid-century modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many deco coffee tables are appealing in their simplicity, but R
Y Augousti, Jindřich Halabala and Stephanie Odegard Collection produced popular deco coffee tables that are worth a look.
How Much are Deco Coffee Tables?
Deco coffee tables can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,295, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $320,000.
Finding the Right Coffee And 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 Deco Coffee Tables
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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, 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 30, 2024There isn't really a standard size of a coffee table. Manufacturers produce coffee tables in a range of sizes and shapes. However, many rectangular tables are around 45 to 48 inches in length by 25 to 28 inches in width. Heights typically range from 16 to 18 inches. Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- What is a tray top coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021Tray top coffee tables are coffee tables with long, flat rectangular surfaces that are supported by an x-frame base. Low tables that were initially used as tea or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. After coffee drinking and “coffee breaks” became popular, it didn’t take long for coffee and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary tray top coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Coffee tables became popular in the 1920s and ’30s. Pieces from this time period often show off the characteristics of Art Deco design, such as metal accents, mirrored finishes and the use of exotic woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Coffee tables first came into use during the Victorian era, largely in response to the rise of coffee houses in London. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To style an oval coffee table, create balance with opposites. Choose a sofa and accent chairs with a boxier shape for a striking contrast. Place a rectangular tray in the center and use it to display decorative accents or to store remotes and coasters. Another approach to decorating an oval table is to use decorative accents at different heights. Think of a tall vase placed next to a low bowl and a small sculpture positioned on top of two stacked coffee table books. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oval coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Styling a Noguchi coffee table really depends on the space you’re placing it in. The possibilities are far-reaching, so consider the colors and coordination of the other furniture and fixtures around the table. Noguchi tables look beautiful on their own or styled with flowers, books or pottery. Shop a selection of Isamu Noguchi pieces on 1stDibs.
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On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.
- 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 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.