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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
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal
Windsor Sectional Sofa Couch and End Tables Set, Milo Baughman Style 11-Piece
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chattanooga, TN
. The large coffee table can also be integrated between the seats to create a nearly complete circle
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Original Midcentury Rattan Pouffe or Ottoman, 1950s
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
can be a stool or a coffee table.
Designer unknown. Probably Italian.
Light but sturdy.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
De Sede DS-84 3 and 2 seat sofa in Tan Buffalo leather – Switzerland, circa 1970
By De Sede
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
, 1970's – Where Luxury Meets Comfort
Also available with coffee table.
Designer: De Sede design team
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Dunbar Credenza Designed by Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
designers. Matching three drawer coffee table also available in a separate listing.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Buffets
Materials
Brass
Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft Acid-Etched Beveled Wall Mirror
By Mastercraft, Bernhard Rohne
Located in Skokie, IL
designer’s cabinets, coffee tables, credenzas and more are statement pieces in any interior.
For his best
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
De Sede DS-84 two seat sofa in Tan Buffalo leather – Switzerland, circa 1970
By De Sede
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Comfort
Also available with 3 seat sofa and coffee table.
Designer: De Sede design team
Manufacturer: De
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Svante Skogh "Silvia" Sideboard by Seffle Möbelfabrik, Sweden, 1950s-1960s
By Seffle Möbelfabrik, Svante Skogh
Located in Utrecht, NL
. Despite his famous designs, not a lot is known about the designer. His designs ranged from coffee tables
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Wood
De Sede DS-84 Three seat sofa in Tan Buffalo leather – Switzerland, circa 1970
By De Sede
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Luxury Meets Comfort
Also available with 2 seat sofa and coffee table.
Designer: De Sede design team
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Mid Century Robert Heritage Dining Chairs By Archie Shine
By Robert Heritage, Archie Shine
Located in Seaford, GB
The beautiful long coffee table is from the 'Hamilton Rosewood range' an award-winning design for
Category
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Svante Skogh Two-Seater Sofa for AB Seffle Möbelfabrik, Sweden, 1950s
By Seffle Möbelfabrik, Svante Skogh
Located in Utrecht, NL
known about the designer. His designs ranged from coffee tables to seating, such as his famous Bodö
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Leather Lion Footstool by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie
Fitch, 1960s, Signed
By Abercrombie
Fitch, Dimitri Omersa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
touch.
Some creative ways to use an Omersa is as an ottoman next to a coffee table, a designer
Category
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
20th Century Modern Designer Coffee Table, Chrome Brass, Classical Style
Located in Berlin, DE
Modern designer coffee table, chrome brass, classical style
Chrome / brass frame, curved and
Category
20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Extraordinary Splendid Italian Designer Coffee Table, Gold with Marble Top
Located in Berlin, DE
Extraordinary splendid Italian designer coffee table, gold with marble top.
Large round marble
Category
20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Luxurious Designer Coffee Table Panther Gold Plated with Piano Black
Located in Berlin, DE
Extremely high quality designer coffee table. Sitting in the middle of the floor plate a life-size
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Gold Leaf
Alfonso Marina Craftsman Designer Coffee Table
By Alfonso Marina
Located in Bridgeport, CT
and gouges are part of the crafting of the table and the piece presents very well.
Category
20th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Burl
Mexican Designer, Coffee Table, Marble, Mexico, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A marble coffee table designed and produced in Mexico, c. 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Brazilian Designer, Coffee Table, Rosewood, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A rosewood coffee table designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Danish Designer, Coffee Table, Oak, Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A carved oak coffee or cocktail table designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1930s.
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Danish Designer, Coffee Table, Oak, Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A solid carved oak coffee or side table designed and produced in Denmark, 1930s.
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
American Designer, Coffee table, Marble, Wood, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A marble and black-lacquered wood coffee or cocktail table, designed and produced in the USA, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Lillian August Regency Style Églomisé Mirrored and Ebonized Coffee Table
By Lillian August
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Impressive designer coffee table having ebonized base with twisted tapered legs and gorgeous
Category
Early 2000s Chinese Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Contemporary Modern Sculptural Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique designer coffee table features a sculptural design with unique lacquered finish and
Category
1990s Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
American Modernist Designer, Coffee Table, Marble, Walnut, 1950s, America
Located in High Point, NC
A rare and organic coffee or cocktail table. Produced in America, 1950s. The marble top rests on a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Mid-Century Italian Wooden Coffee Table In The Style Of Cesare Lacca, 1960
s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
A 1960's Italian designer coffee table crafted from a blend of various wood types. Thanks to its
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Italian Designer Coffee Table in Metallic Brown , designed and made in Milan
By Spinzi
Located in Milano, IT
Modern Coffee table in Metallic Brown - Italian designer
Spinzi is a Milano based creative
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Organic Shape Silver Coffee Table by Marie Leblon France 2003
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
curves and functionality of this designer coffee table are simply an invitation to happiness. Leblon
Category
Early 2000s French Futurist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Epoxy Resin
Pall Mall Cocktail Table by Ralph Lauren
By Ralph Lauren
Located in North York, ON
Pall Mall cocktail table by Ralph Lauren. A designer coffee table that will promote your living
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Designer Natural Seagrass Rope Large Round Coffee Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stylish organic modern like new very large round designer "Monarch" coffee table by Jeffrey Alan
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktai...
Materials
Rope
Designer Black lacquer bronze large coffee table 1990s
Located in Paris, IDF
Designed by an unknown designer in the 1990s, this beautiful coffee table features strong bronze
Category
1990s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
American Designer, Freeform Coffee Table, Walnut, United States, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A freeform coffee table in walnut. designed and produced in the United States, c. 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Paul Mayen for Habitat Designer Aluminum Coffee Table
By Paul Mayen
Located in North Miami, FL
This rectangular cocktail table was designed and created by Paul Mayen for Habitat in the 1970s. It
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Swedish Modernist Designer, Coffee or Cocktail Table, Birch, Brass, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A highly modern coffee table, cocktail table or low table. Designed by an anonymous designer
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Swedish Modernist Designer, Large Minimalist Coffee Table, Solid Pine, 1970s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A large Minimalist coffee / cocktail table. Designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s. In pine and
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
Arturo Pani Mid-Century Modern Designer Coffee Cocktail Table, 1950s
By Arturo Pani
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Arturo Pani Mid-Century Modern designer coffee cocktail table.
Additional information
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Italian Modernist Designer, Coffee / Cocktail Table, Marble, Brass, 1960s, Italy
Located in High Point, NC
A coffee/cocktail table on tri-legged base. Top in Carrara marble. Designed and produced in Italy
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by designer Alf Svensson, circa 1960s
By Alf Svensson
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Swedish mid century teak coffee table by designer Alf Svensson, circa 1960s. This table features 2
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Rosewood and Marble Coffee Table, Unknown Designer, Mid-Century Brazilian, 1960s
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in New York, NY
This round coffee table was produced in the 1960s, with both feet and top cross-shaped.
This
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Arno Declercq Belgian Artist Designer Black Senufo Low Coffee or Side Table
By Arno Declercq
Located in Chicago, IL
Black Iroko wood and burned steel seven leg signed low coffee table, side table or stool by Belgian
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Designer Original 1980s Modernist Fine Art Wood Glass and Metal Coffee Table
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Purchased directly from the estate of Mike Morrison, a one of a kind original coffee table. In
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Aluminum Hesterberg Propeller Coffee Table
By Knut Hesterberg
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A glass and formed aluminum coffee table by designers Knut Hesterberg and Roland Schmitt .Called a
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Lacquered Teak Root Square Coffee Table
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Square coffee table made of lacquered teak root.
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Unknown
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Roger Capron Suns ceramic coffee Table, 1950
s
By Roger Capron
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Very rare ceramic coffee table by designer Roger Capron, 1960s. The structure is in black metal and
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
John Mascheroni "Tubo" Polished Aluminum
Glass Coffee Table
By John Mascheroni
Located in Chicago, IL
Polished aluminum cocktail/coffee table by designer John Mascheroni for Vecta. Seamless design with
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Eero Saarinen Coffee Table for Knoll, Walnut, 1970s
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Round Rock, TX
An iconic design from an iconic designer.
Eero Saarinen designed coffee table for Knoll
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Marble Slate Coffee Table, "Fruste" by Frédéric Saulou
By Frederic Saulou
Located in Geneve, CH
"Fruste" marble slate coffee table.
Designer: Frédéric Saulou.
Materials: Trélazé black slate
Category
2010s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Slate
Jean Claude Dresse Resin Coffee Table with Inlayed Bone
By Jean Claude Dresse
Located in Waalwijk, NL
coffee table is a design by the hand of Belgian designer Jean Claude Dresse. This coffee table is made
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
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
Chrome
Adrian Pearsall 2454-TGO Coffee Table for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960s. Designed by one of the most iconic American designers, this coffee table is often referred to as
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood, Walnut
Coffee Tables Patinated Bronze signed, Christopher Chodoff, USA, 1980s
By Christopher Chodoff
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Bronze coffee table by designer Christopher Chodoff with original patina and strewed bronze
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Unique Marble Slate Coffee Table - Fruste by Frederic Saulou
By Frederic Saulou
Located in Geneve, CH
"Fruste" Marble Slate Coffee Table
Designer: Frédéric Saulou.
Materials: Trélazé black slate
Category
2010s French Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Slate
Sculpted Bourgogne Stone Coffee Table, Fruste by Frederic Saulou
By Frederic Saulou
Located in Geneve, CH
"Fruste" marble slate coffee table
Designer: Frederic Saulou
Materials: Buffon Stone from Bourgogne
Category
2010s French Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
Adrian Pearsall 2399-TC Sculpted Coffee Table for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
circa 1960’s. Designed by one of the most iconic American designers, this coffee table is perfect for
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood, Walnut
"Latini" Coffee Table, by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Crafted by the renowned Brazilian designer Sérgio Rodrigues, the "Latini" coffee table is a
Category
Mid-20th Century South American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail T...
Materials
Wood
Modern Bordeira Coffee Table, Calacatta Marble, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Bordeira coffee table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Art Deco Period Chrome Plated Functional Coffin Cart Coffee Table
Located in Manhasset, NY
Antique Art Deco period chrome plated coffin cart. Commonly used in designer settings as a coffee
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Isamu Kenmochi Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee Table, Tendo, 1967
By Isamu Kenmochi
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Isamu Kenmochi, the designer of this elegant coffee table
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plywood
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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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.
- 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.
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