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Hans Olsen Mid-Century Teak Wood Coffee Table
Located in Bellport, NY
A Danish Modern teak coffee table from, designer Hans Olsen.
Category
Danish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Metal coffee table by Susi and Ueli Berger
Located in PARIS, FR
Silver metal coffee table by designer Susi and Ueli Berger, 1970s. In very good condition.
LP1815
Category
Mid-20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
John Mascheroni "Tubo" Polished Aluminum
Glass Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Polished aluminum cocktail/coffee table by designer John Mascheroni for Vecta. Seamless design with
Category
Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Black Glass Coffee Table, by J. Jiroutek
By Jiri Jiroutek
Located in High Point, NC
A 20th century wooden table by renowned Czech designer Jirí Jiroutek, this stylized coffee table
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
1970 Bronze Table with a Thick Glass Top by Belgium Designer Kouloufi
By Kouloufi
Located in Brussels, BE
Bronze coffee table designed by Kouloufi for Ets Vanderborght frères-Brussels.
Circular thick
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Faux-Bamboo Brass Coffee Table with Blueish Glass Top
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This coffee table is made of brass, in the faux-bamboo style like famous French designer's Jacques
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Cast Bronze Deer Form Table Base After French Designer Armand-Albert Rateau
By Armand Albert Rateau
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A deer form cast bronze table base in the style of Armand Albert Rateau. Shows great applied Verdi
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Osvaldo Borsani Coffee Tables in Wood and Blue Mirror
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant pair of wooden coffee tables by designer Osvaldo Borsani from the 1950s, of fine Italian
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Rare Goatskin Parchment Coffee Table by Aldo Tura, 1960s
By Aldo Tura
Located in Paris, IDF
designer Aldo Tura. This large coffee table would make a fascinating centerpiece for a living room. It’s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Goatskin, Lacquer
Square Goatskin Parchment Coffee Table by Aldo Tura, 1960s
By Aldo Tura
Located in Paris, IDF
of designer Aldo Tura. This small coffee table or end table would make a perfect warm and chic piece
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Goatskin
Willy Rizzo 1960s Travertine and Brass Square Coffee Table
By Willy Rizzo
Located in High Point, NC
A stylish 1960s era coffee table designer by Italian fashion icon Willy Rizzo, a rare signed
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Metal
Angelo Ostuni coffee table metal and glass Italy 1950
By Angelo Ostuni
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
designer Angelo Ostuni.
This coffee table is in very good condition with minor wear due time and usage
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Large François Arnal coffee table with slate top from the 60s
By François Arnal
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Large 60's coffee table by designer François Arnal. Top in solid slate (rather heavy) and 6 clamp
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Slate, Chrome
White Lacquered Coffee Table By Marc Held For Airborne, 1960s
By Marc Held
Located in PARIS, FR
White lacquered wooden coffee table by designer Marc Held, Airborne edition, from the 1960s. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
1970s Vintage Italian Walnut
Brass Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 1970s Vintage Italian Walnut & Brass Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo is a striking and luxurious
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Paolo Piva Alanda Architectural Coffee Table by B&B Italia
By Paolo Piva, B&B Italia
Located in Dronten, NL
Iconic wire framed and glass topped 'Alanda' coffee table by designer Paolo Piva for B&B Italia
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Percival Lafer MP-81 Coffee Table Red Snakeskin Embossed Leather
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
furniture designer Percival Lafer.
The coffee table is typically a glass top. Our particular variation
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Faux Leather, Rosewood
Large Scandinavian teak coffee table by Robert Christensen, 1960
s
By Arrebo Mobler
Located in LYON, FR
We are proud to present this superb teak coffee table by designer Robert Christensen and published
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Bronze + Glass Top Round Coffee Table by Lothar Klute, Germany 1980s
By Lothar Klute
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare brutalist bronze and glass top round coffee table by German designer Lothar Klute. This
Category
Vintage 1980s German Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Bronze + Glass Top Rectangular Coffee Table by Lothar Klute, Germany 1970s
By Lothar Klute
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare brutalist rectangular coffee table by German designer Lothar Klute. This coffee table
Category
Vintage 1970s German Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Michael Coffey Signed Pegasus Contemporary Modern Wood and Lucite Coffee Table
By Michael Coffey
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Michael Coffey "Pegasus" coffee table. A spectacular, artistic coffee table from designer Michael
Category
Late 20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Bronze + Glass Top Round Coffee Table by Lothar Klute, Germany 1980s
By Lothar Klute
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare brutalist brass and glass top round coffee table by German designer Lothar Klute. This
Category
Vintage 1980s German Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Coffee Table Gold Patina Metal Base and Egypt Stone Top, 1970
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Designer: unidentified
This coffee table was designed in the 1970s in France. Its patinated gold
Category
Vintage 1970s French American Classical Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Metal
Willy Rizzo Coffee Table ‚Yin Yang‘, Black Lacquer and Brass, Italy circa 1970
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Regensburg, DE
Rotating Italian vintage designer sofa or Coffee Table, model ‚Yin-Yang‘ by Willy Rizzo, circa 1970
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Original Alanda Coffee Table by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Paolo Piva
Located in London, GB
Iconic wire framed and glass topped 'Alanda' coffee table by designer Paolo Piva for B&B Italia
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Coffee Table in Brass, Marquinia Marble and Glass Midcentury, 1970s-1980s
Located in Palermo, IT
designer. The coffee table has two rectangular bases of Marquinia marble with a second marble slab
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Space Age Round Coffee Table Trolley by Luigi Massoni Guzzini, 1960s
By Luigi Massoni, Guzzini
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
unsurpassed!
Healthy and cleaned.
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designer. luigi massoni
maker. guzzini
period. 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s European Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plastic
Modern Cypress Tree Trunk Coffee Table 1970s Sandblasted Organic Freeform Design
Located in Dallas, TX
California Mid-Century Modern designer tree trunk coffee table made in the 1970s from an ancient
Category
Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Cypress
Paul Evans Sculpted Steel
Polychrome Coffee Table Signed and Dated, 1967
By Paul Evans
Located in Norwich, GB
Sculpted steel coffee table by designer and sculptor Paul Evans (1931-1987) for Directional. USA
Category
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Roche Bobois INDO Tempered Glass and Wood End or Coffee Table
By Roche Bobois
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Designer Mid-Century Modern coffee table with attractive wooden inside storage drawer all over covered with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
French Art Deco Style Square Macassar Coffee Table, Mid-Century Modern, Sunburst
Located in Manhasset, NY
designer square coffee table having a sunburst design made of solid high quality macassar and ebony wood
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Aluminum and Glass Coffee Table by Knut Hesterberg from the 1960s
By Knut Hesterberg
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Midcentury coffee table by designer Knut Hesterberg from 1965. The organically shaped 'movement' in
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
1960
s Paul Evans Cityscape Style Polished Brushed Stainless Steel Coffee Table
Located in Hyattsville, MD
USA, c.1960s. After Paul Evans Cityscape Polished & Brushed Stainless Steel Coffee Table
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
1970s Belgian Quartz-Inset Textured Aluminum Coffee Table by Marc D
Haenens
By Marc D
haenens
Located in Queens, NY
Signed by Mid-Century Belgian designer Marc D'Haenens, this coffee table features a rectangular top
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Quartz
Mid-Century Modern Organic Shape Walnut, Glass, Brass Coffee Table 1960 Denmark
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid-Century modern period organically shaped coffee table made in 1960's period, Denmark.
The
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Burl Olive Wood Parsons Coffee Table Milo Baughman attr.
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Table. The designer is unconfirmed but the quality and design is much like the works of Milo Baughman
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Italian Coffee Table Paolo Piva B&B Italia Glass and Metal Vintage Design
By B&B Italia, Paolo Piva
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Italian coffee table by designer Paolo Piva published by B&B Italia. Black lacquered metal
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid-century France
Son Teak Coffee Table by Peter Hvidt
Orla Mølgaard Nielse
By France
Søn, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Seaford, GB
construction.
About: Mid-century France & Son Teak Coffee Table
Designers & Manufacturers:
Founded in 1948
Category
Vintage 1960s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Vintage
Elena
Space Age Coffee Table by Vico Magistretti for Metra Italy, 70s
By Vico Magistretti
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
functional yet iconic space age accent.
item. coffee table
designer. vico magistretti
maker. metra
period
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Resin
Paolo Buffa Style Art Deco Coffee Table in Cherry Wood and Smooth Glass
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Prato, Tuscany
important designers. Our coffee table is in good condition also because it has undergone a conservative
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cherry, Glass
Paolo Buffa Style Coffee Table Art Deco Cherry Wood Glass Engraved Zodiac Signs
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Prato, Tuscany
country's most important designers. Our coffee table is in good condition also because it has undergone a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Cherry
Single X Stool by French Designer Michel Boyer in Stainless Steel
By Michel Boyer
Located in Chicago, IL
Michel Boyer “X” Stool or Coffee Table. Stainless steel folded x form stool by French designer
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Hexagonal Table by Rodolfo Dubarry
By Rodolfo Dubarry
Located in Antwerp, BE
Exceptional coffee table by designer Rodolfo Dubarry, ca 1970s
who worked in Marbella for the jet
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Horns Cocktail Table by Jacques Duval-Brasseur
By Jacques Duval-Brasseur 1
Located in Chicago, IL
Artist Designer Brasseur, sculpted brass coffee table. This piece unlike other designs by the
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Polished Aluminum "Tubo" Cocktail Table by John Mascheroni
Located in Hanover, MA
Polished aluminum coffee table by designer John Mascheroni for Vecta. Seamless highly polished
Category
Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Vladimir Kagan for Selig Walnut and Chrome Cocktail Table
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Troy, MI
Mid century cocktail / coffee table by designer Vladimir Kagan for Selig. Round glass top sits on a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Joe D
Urso Large Low Rolling Table Model 6048T
By Knoll, Joseph D
Urso
Located in New York, NY
An iconic modernist masterpiece by minimalist American designer, Joe D'Urso. The coffee table is
Category
Late 20th Century American Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Gae Aulenti Carrara Marble Jumbo Table for Knoll International, 1970
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gae Aulenti Jumbo coffee table for Knoll. Architect and designer Gae
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble
Side Table Midcentury by Osvaldo Borsani in Walnut and Mirror, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant table from the 1950s attributed to the great Italian designer Osvaldo Borsani. The coffee
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Bronze Faux Elephant Tusk Cocktail Table, Signed Valenti
By Italo Valenti
Located in Miami, FL
A midcentury custom coffee table by designer Italo Valenti of Spain, Valenti and Co.
Fabulously
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Set of 3 Blue Coffee Designer
s Tables, France, 2018
Located in Paris, FR
A designer's creation composition of three Blue coffe center tables and or stools of different
Category
2010s French Tables
Materials
Resin, Plywood
$21,316 / set
Mario Bellini coffee table
By Mario Bellini
Located in PARIS, FR
Travertine coffee table by designer Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1970s. The top rests on 3
Category
Mid-20th Century Side Tables
Materials
Travertine
Mid-Century Modern Center table by Brazilian Designer, Brazil, 1960s
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Center table by Brazilian Designer, Brazil, 1960s
Coffee table with a solid
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Cane, Glass, Wood
Gubi Moon Coffee Table By Space Copenhagen in STOCK
By Space Copenhagen, Gubi
Located in New York, NY
Moon Coffee Table - Round, Ø60 x H45, Wood top
Table Base: Brown/Black Stained Veneer Oak Lacquered
Category
2010s Danish Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak
Henning Norgaard Modern Rosewood Coffee Table with Glass Top for Komfort
By Komfort, Henning Norgaard
Located in Astoria, NY
A Danish modernistic coffee table by designer Henning Norgaard for Komfort, produced, circa 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Glass, Rosewood
Aldo Tura Italian Brown Bar cart try table, goatskin, brass, label
By Aldo Tura
Located in Valladolid, ES
Tura is an outlier in the world of mid-century furniture. The designer’s glamorous bar carts, coffee
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
CUBO Bar Cart Storage Trolley by Studio Magis in Glossy Black, 1970s
By Magis
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
base affirm its authenticity.
item. mobile bar, coffe table
designer. Studio Magis
maker. Segato for
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal
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Designer Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of designer coffee tables for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, metal and wood, all designer coffee tables available were constructed with great care. Find 60 antique and vintage designer coffee tables at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 7 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Designer 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. Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern designer coffee tables are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made designer coffee tables over the years, but those made by Rolf Benz, Peter Draenert and Ronald Schmitt are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Designer Coffee Tables?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,085, while they’re typically $244 on the low end and $49,500 highest priced.
Finding the Right Coffee-tables-cocktail-tables for You
As a practical focal point in your living area, antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables are an invaluable addition to any interior.
Low tables that were initially used as tea tables or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. Early coffee tables surfaced in Victorian-era England, likely influenced by the use of tea tables in Japanese tea gardens. In the United States, furniture makers worked to introduce low, long tables into their offerings as the popularity of coffee and “coffee breaks” took hold during the late 19th century and early 20th century.
It didn’t take long for coffee tables and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Originally, these tables were as simple as they are practical — as high as your sofa and made primarily of wood. In recent years, however, metal, glass and plastics have become popular in coffee tables and cocktail tables, and design hasn’t been restricted to the conventional low profile, either.
Visionary craftspeople such as Paul Evans introduced bold, geometric designs that challenge the traditional idea of what a coffee table can be. The elongated rectangles and wide boxy forms of Evans’s desirable Cityscape coffee table, for example, will meet your needs but undoubtedly prove imposing in your living space.
If you’re shopping for an older coffee table to bring into your home — be it an antique Georgian-style coffee table made of mahogany or walnut with decorative inlays or a classic square mid-century modern piece comprised of rosewood designed by the likes of Ettore Sottsass — there are a few things you should keep in mind.
Both the table itself and what you put on it should align with the overall design of the room, not just by what you think looks fashionable in isolation. According to interior designer Tamara Eaton, the material of your vintage coffee table is something you need to consider. “With a glass coffee table, you also have to think about the surface underneath, like the rug or floor,” she says. “With wood and stone tables, you think about what’s on top.”
Find the perfect centerpiece for any room, no matter what your personal furniture style on 1stDibs — shop Art Deco coffee tables, travertine coffee tables and other antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables today.
Questions About Designer Coffee Tables
- Can a coffee table be too low?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Yes, a coffee table can be too low. Most experts recommend choosing a coffee table that is around one to two inches lower than the seat height of your sofa or loveseat. You may find it difficult to access items on the tabletop while seated if you choose a shorter table. In addition, an overly low coffee table can make a room feel cramped or unbalanced. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Sometimes, designers intentionally place ultra-low coffee tables in spaces to create a bold contrast in a large room. Feel free to break from convention when choosing a coffee table. What's most important is that the finished result appeals to you and allows you to enjoy your seating area to the fullest. Shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- Who invented the coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024No one knows for sure who invented the coffee table. The earliest examples of the occasional table can be traced back to Victorian-era Britain. At that time, makers like William Watt and Collinson and Lock were producing coffee tables in large quantities.
Notably, F. Stuart Foote, the designer behind the American Imperial Furniture Company, claimed to have invented the coffee table in the early 20th century. He stated that he did so by cutting down the legs of a dining table. However, it's unlikely that Foote is the actual inventor of the coffee table, as books describing coffee tables existed in the UK a decade before his birth in 1872.
Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A coffee table should generally be two-thirds as long as the sofa it stands in front of and around the same height as the sofa’s seat cushions.
- Is an ottoman a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Why is it called a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Coffee tables were originally used in living spaces during social gatherings to support a tray containing multiple mugs, a coffee pot, creamers and sugar bowls. Low to the ground and centrally located in the space, coffee tables reduced the host or hostess’s need to constantly stand and serve her guests.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between a center table and a coffee table is usually size. Center tables tend to be larger-sized accent tables placed in the center of seating areas. On the other hand, coffee tables are smaller tables usually positioned in front of sofas and loveseats. On 1stDibs, find a variety of center tables and coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.
The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.
Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa, and its depth will match the seating. These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables, but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.
Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a coffee table and a console table is in the design. A coffee table is a low table that comes in many shapes, such as surfaces that are rectangles, squares, ovals or circles. Console tables are taller and usually have elongated shapes, such as ovals, rectangles or semicircles. Placement is another differentiator between the two types of tables. Coffee tables usually go in front of sofas and loveseats, while console tables may be placed behind a sofa or loveseat or along a wall. Find a large collection of coffee tables and console tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
The difference between a sofa table and a coffee table is that a sofa table is always behind the sofa and a coffee table is in front of it. Additionally, a sofa table is the same height as the sofa and a coffee table is much shorter.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024How big a coffee table for a sectional should be depends on the dimensions of the sectional. For a balanced look, a coffee table should be roughly two-thirds of the length of the sofa portion of a sofa and chaise sectional. If you have an L-shaped sofa, the coffee table should be around two-thirds of the length of each arm. Find a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 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 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 ExpertOctober 26, 2021A tall coffee table is usually called exactly that — a tall coffee table. Coffee tables, also referred to as cocktail tables, are generally designed to sit at or below the sofa's seat height. These tables may come in a range of sizes, but they are often between 16 and 18 inches high and are designed in a variety of lengths and widths. They’re meant to provide a practical table-top surface that complements your living room layout. (A tall version might also be suitable for use as a dining table.) Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tall coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The best coffee table for a sectional can be a round coffee table, particularly with respect to U-shaped sectionals. The circular design creates a sense of balance in small spaces and renders it easy for guests to move to and fro, especially when surrounded by chairs. Find a collection of antique and vintage coffee tables on 1stDibs today.
- 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.
- 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.
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Fans of the French film star may be surprised to learn that he had a flair for furniture with sleek lines and disco-era flash.
Uchronia’s Plant Stand Gives Pots a Pretty Perch with All the Trimmings
Like other pieces in the firm’s Candy Box collection, the cheerful limited-edition design showcases French craft.
The Ultimate Guide to Types of Tables for the Home
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Inspired by the Cosmos, Sandra Nunnerley’s Nova Table Has a Futuristic Feel
The designer’s innovative use of an unexpected material gives this console a lift.
This 19th-Century Gilded Desk Displays a Fanciful Kingdom in Marquetry
The stately piece brings both gravitas and whimsy to any work space.
In Guadalajara, These Luscious Side Tables Are Chiseled from Volcanic Rock
Use them as tables or stools, indoors or out.
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