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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
Marco Zanuso “Marcuso” Coffee Table with Smoked Glass Top, 1970s
By Marco Zanuso, Zanotta
Located in Dronten, NL
luxury to any interior.
Details:
Designer: Marco Zanuso
Model: “Marcuso” Coffee Table
Manufacturer
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Paolo Piva Alanda Architectural Coffee Table by B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Paolo Piva
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
Paul Evans Mixed-Metal Patchwork Coffee Table with Slate Top 72"
By Paul Evans
Located in Astoria, NY
This vintage coffee table by designer Paul Evans, produced circa 1970s, comes with a slate top
Category
Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Slate, Metal
Organic Coffee Table in Walnut and Lucite, American Design, circa 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
bears similarity to coffee tables by designers such as Jean Royere, Paul Frankl, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lucite, Walnut
Gio Ponti sculptural coffee table in walnut Domus Nova Italy 1950
By Gio Ponti
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
looks like a diamond. Stunning table by one of Italy's greatest designers; Gio Ponti.
This coffee table
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Mathieu Matégot Perforated Metal Side Coffee Table Serving Tray, circa 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stunning French designer Mathieu Matégot side or coffee table with round serving tray. A striking
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Milo Baughman Rosewood and White Lazy Susan Coffee Table circa 1960
By Milo Baughman
Located in Saint Louis, MO
only one currently available globally, this designer Milo Baughman show stopper coffee table continued
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Willy Rizzo Coffee Table
TRG
, Red Lacquer and Brass, Italy, 1969
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Regensburg, DE
Vintage designer Coffee-, Sofa- or Lounge Table in red and black lacquer and brass by Willy Rizzo
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Coffee Table in Wood, Red Goatskin
Brass by Aldo Tura, Italy 1960s
By Aldo Tura
Located in Rome, IT
table typical of designer Aldo Tura.
This rare coffe table is sure to wow every guest every time. At
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Paolo Piva for B B Italia Alanda Modernist Geometric Glass Coffee Table
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
Paolo Piva for B B Italia Alanda Modernist Geometric Glass Coffee Table
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
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Michel Dumas coffee table in plexiglass and smoked glass - France - 70s - 1970
By Michel Dumas
Located in Paris, FR
Delightful, minimalist and large coffee table by designer Michel Dumas dating from the 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Set of four "780" coffee tables by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy 1960s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Argelato, BO
designer Gianfranco Frattini.
These coffee tables, of different heights, were designed by Gianfranco
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Danish Modern Brown/Blue Tile and Wenge Coffee Table, signed by Tue Poulsen
By Tue Poulsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Tue Poulsen is a Danish ceramicist and furniture designer, renowned for his unique coffee tables
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Wenge
Early Mid-Century Modern Marble-Top Tulip Coffee and Side Table by Eero Saarinen
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Lafayette, IN
of the most celebrated designers of the period!
Dimensions:
Coffee table: 54" long, 36" wide
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
Cassina Modular Set of Four Stackable Nesting Tables by Gianfranco Frattini
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Designer: Gianfranco Frattini
Model: Coffee tables / showcase / nesting tables
Material: Solid
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Smoked Glass, Wood
Aldo Tura Lacquered Goat Skin and Brass Cocktail Table, Italy circa 1975
By Aldo Tura
Located in New York, NY
designer Aldo Tura. This large coffee table would make a fascinating centerpiece for any living room or
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Round Coffee Table Medium, Brazilian Design
By Decarvalho Atelier
Located in New York, NY
The first piece developed by the designer, this Minimalist, and modern coffee table receives the
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2010s Brazilian Center Tables
Materials
Iron
Contemporary Round Coffee SS Table by Decarvalho Atelier
By Decarvalho Atelier
Located in New York, NY
first piece developed by the designer, this minimalist, and modern coffee table receives the name Lena
Category
2010s Brazilian Center Tables
Materials
Iron
Early Finn Juhl for France and Daverkosen FD532 Teak Coffee Table, Denmark 1950s
By France
Daverkosen, Finn Juhl, France
Søn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early production example of the Model FD 532 Finn Juhl for France and Daverkosen teak coffee table
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern End Tables
Materials
Teak
Andree Putman A Designer Apart Library or Coffee Table Book, 1990s
By Andree Putman
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful and timeless library or coffee table book about designer Andree Putman. 'Andree
Category
1990s Spanish Modern Books
Materials
Paper
Massive collection of Designer Art Coffee Table Books and Catalogs for Staging
Located in NYC, NY
Approximately 67 books altogether
23 designer/art books and 44 collector catalogs
Designer/art
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Books
Materials
Paper
Sofa Table Made In Rosewood With Tiles Designed By Tue Poulsen From 1960s
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Tue Poulsen
Located in Lejre, DK
designer behind this coffee table, is known for his talent in furniture design and his ability to
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Rosewood
Italian Also Tura Side table / Barcart, goatskin and brass
By Aldo Tura
Located in Valladolid, ES
the world of mid-century furniture. The designer’s glamorous bar carts, coffee tables, cabinets and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Aldo Tura Bar Cart or Mid-20th Century Bar Cart
By Aldo Tura
Located in Miami, FL
, coffee tables, cabinets and more resist categorization and draw inspiration from Art Deco, Art Nouveau
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Mario Bellini Rare model Pianura living room set by Cassina, Italy – 1971
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
- Two armchairs
- One square coffee table
- Two rectangular coffee tables
Designer: Mario Bellini is a
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Art Deco Style Georges Briard Milk Glass Trinket Dish with Golden Harvest Design
By Georges Briard
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
coffee table. The designer Georges Briard (Also known as Jakub Brojdo) is most well known for his iconic
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Milk Glass
Scandinavian Modern Svante Skåge Cortina cabinet, 1950
s
By Svante Skogh
Located in Uccle, BE
. 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 Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
Italy midcentury Aldo Tura game box, Goatskin (parchment)
By Aldo Tura
Located in Valladolid, ES
world of mid-century furniture. The designer’s glamorous bar carts, coffee tables, cabinets and more
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Goatskin, Fruitwood
"Pallas" Lounge Chair by Svante Skogh for Asko, Finland 1950s
By Asko, Svante Skogh
Located in Utrecht, NL
a lot is known about the designer. His designs ranged from coffee tables to seating, such as his
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Acrylic and Aluminum Chess Set by, Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Englewood, NJ
designed a four-poster bed for Sylvester Stallone and JLo owns his “Trelliage” coffee table. Furniture
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Aluminum
Leather Lion Footstool by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie
Fitch, 1970s
By Dimitri Omersa, Abercrombie
Fitch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ottoman next to a coffee table, a designer footstool for a reading chair or something to rest your elbow
Category
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
Large Leather Donkey Footstool by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie
Fitch, 1970s
By Abercrombie
Fitch, Dimitri Omersa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
table, a designer footstool for a reading chair or something to rest your elbow while sitting in your
Category
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
Leather Bull Footstool by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie
Fitch, 1960s, Signed
By Abercrombie
Fitch, Dimitri Omersa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
use an Omersa is as an ottoman next to a coffee table, a designer footstool for a reading chair or
Category
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
Leather Elephant Stool by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie
Fitch, c 1963, Signed
By Abercrombie
Fitch, Dimitri Omersa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
an Omersa is as an ottoman next to a coffee table, a designer footstool for a reading chair or
Category
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
Leather Elephant Stool by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie
Fitch, c 1963, Signed
By Dimitri Omersa, Abercrombie
Fitch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
an Omersa is as an ottoman next to a coffee table, a designer footstool for a reading chair or
Category
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
Large 33" Leather Rhino Stool by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie
Fitch
By Abercrombie
Fitch, Dimitri Omersa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
house dog or cat.
Some creative ways to use an Omersa is as an ottoman next to a coffee table, a
Category
Vintage 1980s English Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
Large 38" Leather Hippo Stool by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie
Fitch, Signed
By Abercrombie
Fitch, Dimitri Omersa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a coffee table, a designer footstool for a reading chair or something to rest your elbow while
Category
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
Extra Large Leather Horse Footstool by Dimitri Omersa for Omersa
Co., 1990s
By Dimitri Omersa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
as an ottoman next to a coffee table, a designer footstool for a reading chair or something to rest
Category
1990s English Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
Designer Coffee Table Brown Wood
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you an designer coffee table brown wood.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Famous Chrome Designer Coffee Table
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant chrome designer coffee table...base comes with or without glass...
Category
Vintage 1970s English Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
EUROPEAN CHERRY DESIGNER COFFEE TABLE.
Located in Hudson, NY
EUROPEAN CHERRY DESIGNER COFFEE TABLE, CA.
1970-80 36”sq. x 14” H $2500.00
Category
20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Designer Coffee Table Silver Table Glass Metal Frame Table
Located in Cologne, DE
Designer coffee table silver table glass metal frame table.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
1970
s chromed square Designer Coffee Table
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant..70's Designer coffee table with very interesting geometricaly intricate corners...chrome
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Designer Coffee Table Glass with Metal Feet Rounded Corners
Located in Cologne, DE
Designer coffee table glass with metal feet rounded corners.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Draenert Intermezzo 1332 Designer Coffee Table Glass Series, Metamorphosen
By Peter Draenert
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you an Draenert Intermezzo 1332 designer coffee table glass series, Metamorphosen.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Draenert Intermezzo 1332 Designer Coffee Table Glass Series, Metamorphosen
By Peter Draenert
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you an Draenert Intermezzo 1332 designer coffee table glass series, Metamorphosen.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Draenert Intermezzo 1332 Designer Coffee Table Glass Series, Metamorphosen
By Peter Draenert
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you an Draenert Intermezzo 1332 designer coffee table glass series, Metamorphosen.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Ekornes Stressless Designer Coffee Table Couch Table Wooden Table Skandinavian
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Cologne, DE
Ekornes Stressless designer coffee table couch table wooden table Skandinavian.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather
Hülsta Designer Coffee Table Couch Table Glass Wood Table Modern
By Hülsta
Located in Cologne, DE
Hülsta designer coffee table couch table glass wood table modern.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Ronald Schmitt Calimero Designer Coffee Table Purple Green Glass Table
By Ronald Schmitt
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you a Ronald Schmitt Calimero designer coffee table purple green glass table.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Rolf Benz Designer Coffee Table Silver Table Glass Metal Frame Table
By Rolf Benz
Located in Cologne, DE
Rolf Benz designer coffee table silver table glass metal frame table.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Modern Designer Coffee Table Glass Transparent Chrome Rectangle
Located in Cologne, DE
Modern designer coffee table glass transparent chrome rectangle.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Sofa Tables
Materials
Glass
Leolux Designer Coffee Table Grey Couch Table Glass Fabric Table Metal Modern
By Leolux
Located in Cologne, DE
Leolux designer coffee table grey couch table glass fabric table metal modern.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather
Rolf Benz Designer Coffee Table Grey Couch Table Glass Fabric Table Metal Modern
By Rolf Benz
Located in Cologne, DE
Rolf Benz designer coffee table grey couch table glass fabric table metal modern.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
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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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
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.
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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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