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Modern Coffee Table designer unknown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
free form glass top on angular wooden base
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Glass
Designer Modern Glass Table Silver Chrome Coffee Table
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you an designer modern glass table silver chrome coffee table.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Stressless Jazz Designer Glass Table Black Coffee Table
By Rolf Benz
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you a stressless Jazz designer glass table black coffee table.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Ronald Schmitt Designer Glass Coffee Table Silver Table
By Ronald Schmitt
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you a Ronald Schmitt designer glass coffee table silver table.
Product measurements
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Designer Architectural Kidney Shaped Coffee Table
Located in Miami, FL
This Architectural Vintage Kidney shaped with glass top will be a nice touch of Organic. Beautifuly refinish in High Gloss Black Lacquer. The glass is on a very good vintage conditi...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Glass
Elegant Designer Silver and Gold Coffee Table
Located in Stamford, CT
Elegant Designer Silver and Gold Gild Coffee Table with 'X' base and smoked glass insert
Category
20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Silver
Rolf Benz Designer Glass Table Silver Chrome Coffee Table
By Rolf Benz
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you an Rolf Benz designer glass table silver chrome coffee table.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Rolf Benz Designer Glass Table Silver Chrome Coffee Table
By Rolf Benz
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you an Rolf Benz designer glass table silver chrome coffee table.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Rolf Benz Designer Glass Table Silver Chrome Coffee Table
By Rolf Benz
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you an Rolf Benz designer glass table silver chrome coffee table.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Rolf Benz Designer Glass Table Silver Chrome Coffee Table
By Rolf Benz
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you a Rolf Benz designer glass table silver chrome coffee table.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Coffee table by french designer Andre Monpoix
Located in New York, NY
created under the Mobilier National for the Ministry of Health
Category
Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Macassar, Ebony
Ronald Schmitt Designer Glass Coffee Table Silver Round
By Ronald Schmitt
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you an Ronald Schmitt designer glass coffee table silver round.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Terreno T120 Black Wooden Designer Leather Coffee Table
Located in Cologne, DE
Wooden black colored coffee table designed by Terreno in a minimalistic design.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Muuto Around Designer Wood Coffee Table Green Real Wood Table
By Muuto
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you a Muuto around designer wood coffee table green real wood table.
Product
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Ronald Schmitt Designer Glass Coffee Table Set Silver Round
By Ronald Schmitt
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you an Ronald Schmitt designer glass coffee table set silver round.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Gilt Metal
Marble Coffee Table by French Designer Ramsay
Located in New York, NY
Gilt Metal Coffee Table by French Designer: Ramsay. Unique Tone Marble Top of Cream Ground with
Category
Vintage 1940s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Rolf Benz Designer Glass Table Grey Silver Chrome Round Coffee Table
By Rolf Benz
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you an Rolf Benz designer glass table grey silver chrome coffee table.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
B&B Italia Fat-Fat Designer Table Black Metal Coffee Table
By B&B Italia
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you a B&B Italia fat-fat designer table black metal coffee table.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Antique Style Coffee Table Italian Marble Brass Rectangular Designer
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Antique style Italian brass and marble coffee table, rectangular rose colored marble top over brass
Category
20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Sliding Bar Side Table, Model Zen, Designer Dam Group for Busnelli, Italy, 1971
By Gruppo DAM (Designer Associati Milano), Busnelli
Located in Palermo, Italia
Sliding bar side table, designer Dam Group for Busnelli, Italy, 1971.
Made of black plastic with
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plastic
Designer Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table in Bronze by Philip
Kelvin LaVerne
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Marietta, GA
Designer Mid-Century Modern coffee table in bronze by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne. Long "Romanesque
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze, Gold
Rare Table By Belgian Designer Emiel Veranneman
Located in Zaventem, BE
Nice vintage retro modern coffee table with optical effect to the structure .
Created and produced
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Glass
Milon Hutchinson Coffee Table
By Milon Hutchinson, Corona Craft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful handcrafted coffee table in teak and rosewood by Milon Hutchinson, husband of designer
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Teak
Vintage Danish Coffee Tables
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Coffee Table. Scandinavian Designer Furniture.
Large Danish Modern
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Midcentury Rosewood Coffee Table, 1960s
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Here is an exclusive Scandinavian Modern coffee table in rosewood by unknown designer, 1960s. This
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Occasional table Park Lane designer Ettore Sottsass- Memphis
Located in Milan, IT
Occasional table designer. Ettore Sottsass - production Memphis-Italy
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Rex Coffee Table Niko Kralj
By Niko Kralj
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rex coffee table Niko Kralj folding table
name: Rex coffee table
designer: Niko Kralj
fabricant
Category
Mid-20th Century Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plywood
Coffee Table by Pia Manu
By Pia Manu
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Coffee table designer and ceramic artist Pia Manu.
The table is made of black ceramic tiles and
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
$3,825
Daniel Gluck Sculptural Coffee Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
Like a Neptunian creature from the depths of the ocean is this sculptural iron coffee table by
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Coffee Table designed by Greta Grossman
Located in TUJUNGA, CA
Free form coffee table by designer and architect Greta Grossman. Manufactured by Glenn of
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Coffee Table Design by Gianfranco Frattini
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Verona, IT
Coffee table, designer Gianfranco Frattini, rosewood, in perfect condition, the side doors open to
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Draenert Intermezzo 1132 Designer Glass Table Silver by Georg Appeltshauser
By Georg Appeltshauser, Peter Draenert
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you a Draenert Intermezzo 1132 designer glass table silver by Georg Appeltshauser
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Vienna Coffee Table by Oswald Haerdtl, Vienna, 1950
By Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Coffee table,
designer Oswald Haredtl
Vienna, 1950
Oval plate with line intarsie,
Walnut, brass
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Coffee-Table by Louis van Teeffelen for Webe
By Louis Van Teeffelen, WéBé
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Name: coffee-table
designer: Louis van Teeffelen
manufacturer: Webe, the Netherlands
design year
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Teak
Pair of Coffee Tables Designed by Gustavo Pulitzer
By Gustavo Pulitzer Finali
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of coffee tables, designer Gustavo Pulitzer, designed for various naval furnishings, Hotel
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Incredible Sculptural Brushed Steel Coffee Table by Knut Hesterberg
By Roland Schmidt, Knut Hesterberg
Located in Staphorst, NL
Beautiful elegant coffee table
Designer: Knut Hesterberg
Manufacturer: Roland Smidt 1965
Model
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
"The Pebble Table" in Brass and Black Lacquer by Contemporary Designer Nada Debs
By Nada Debs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
furniture designer Nada Debs. The table has a brushed brass articulated base with six black lacquered "
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Coc...
Materials
Brass
Milo Baughman Tri Level Brass and Glass Swivel Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Beautiful tri level brass and glass swivel coffee table with lightly smoked glass coffee table with
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
1970s Brass and Chrome Coffee Table by Romeo Rega, Italy
By Romeo Rega
Located in Carpi, Modena
Mid-Century Modern square shaped coffee table by designer Rome Rega, Italy, 1970s
The sculptural
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Jorge Zalszupin Coffee Table with Oval Cutouts and Glass Top
Located in New York, NY
An amazing coffee table by Brazilian designer Jorge Zalszupin. This coffee table has an inset
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bentwood, Glass
Paolo Piva Alanda Architectural Coffee Table by B&B Italia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic wire framed and glass topped 'Alanda' coffee table by designer Paolo Piva for B&B Italia
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Danish Coffee Table in Rosewood by Johannes Andersen for Silkeborg
By Johannes Andersen, France
Søn
Located in Beveren, BE
Midcentury coffee table designed by Johannes Andersen and manufactured by Silkeborg in Denmark in
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Palisander, Rosewood
Peter Ghyczy 1970s Brass and Glass Coffee Table with Straight Legs
By Peter Ghyczy
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Mid-Century Modern linear brass and glass coffee table signed Peter Ghyczy raised on four
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Danish Rosewood and Glass Sven Ellekaer Round / Circular Coffee Table
By Sven Ellekaer , Christian Linnebergs Møbelfabrik
Located in Huddersfield, GB
Danish vintage Rio rosewood and glass coffee table.
Designer: Sven Ellekaer for Christian
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Ebony, Rosewood
Jean Claude Mahey Coffee Table, Burl Walnut, Coromandel
Brass Paolo Barracheli
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in London, GB
Designs, the attributed designer.
This elegant large sculptural coffee table, with its neoclassical
Category
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Teak Coffee Table by Martin Visser for Spectrum, 1950s
By Martin Visser,
t Spectrum Bergeijk
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Fifties teak coffee table by Martin Visser for Spectrum nice elegant coffee/side table. Designer
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Large Oval Lapis Lazuli Coffee Table by F. Dresse et fils, 1970s.
By Fernand Dresse
Located in Paris, FR
Large oval lapis lazuli coffee table, 1980's, by Fd DRESSE (1916-1989) and sons.
Lapis lazuli
Category
Vintage 1980s Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Metal
Vintage Charles Eames La Fonda Marble Side or Coffee Table, Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Huddersfield, GB
Vintage Eames "La Fonda" marble and aluminium coffee table.
Designer: Charles Eames for Herman
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
Michel Kin Marble table for Arflex
Located in Grenoble, FR
Michel Kin (french designer for Lip)
A Marble coffee table designed for Arflex 1960 with
Category
Vintage 1960s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Charles Hollis Jones Table, Lucite with Gilt Detail, circa 1980s, American
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in London, GB
characteristic of the work of Charles Hollis Jones, the attributed designer of this coffee table.
The strong
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Gold Plate
Charles Hollis Jones Table, Lucite with Brass Bolt Details, circa 1980s American
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in London, GB
work of Charles Hollis Jones, the attributed designer of this coffee table.
The strong geometric
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Designer Sofa Table Glass Chrome Brown Couch Coffee Table Modern
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you a designer sofa table glass chrome brown couch coffee table modern.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Sofa Tables
Materials
Glass
Triple Play Coffee Table Gaetano Pesce Production Corsi Design
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Coffee Table Designer Gaetano Pesce
Tavolino da salotto in resina by Corsi Design - marcato e
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Console Table by Peter Shire for Design Gallery
By Peter Shire
Located in Milan, IT
Constructivist coffee table - console designer Peter Shire for Design Gallery 1988 - made of
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Wood
Service Trolley Designed by Cesare Lacca, Italy, circa 1950
Located in Mexico City, Cuauhtemoc
his coffee tables and tea/bar trolleys, produced in the 1940s and 1950s by Cassina. What is known and
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Service Trolley Designed by Cesare Lacca, circa 1950
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Mexico City, Cuauhtemoc
his coffee tables and tea/bar trolleys, produced in the 1940's and 1950's by Cassina. What IS known
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
"Aranha" Brazilian Modern Coffee Table by Mid-Century designers Branco
Preto
By Branco
Preto
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1950’s. This table, called “Aranha,” means spider in Portuguese, and is manufactured by Etel. The base
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
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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
- 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.
- 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. - 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 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, 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 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.
- 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 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 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 ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, a coffee table should generally be lower than a couch. However, the top of the table should only be slightly lower than the couch to maintain a balanced look. A good rule of thumb is to choose a table no more than one inch shorter than your sofa's seat height. Explore a large collection of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 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.
- 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.
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