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Swedish designer alder root coffee table by Reiners, Sweden, 1940s
By Reiners Möbler
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Expertly crafted coffee table by Reiners in Sweden during the 1940s.
Made in birch with alder root
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Birch
Regency Style Giltwood Designer Marbella Coffee Table by Randy Esada
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Regency style giltwood designer Marbella coffee table.
Note: Custom orders require a deposit and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Regency Coffee and Cocktail...
Materials
Marble
Coffee Table Composed of Two Designer Faux Marble Tables Resting on Chrome Legs
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This rare and beautiful design coffee table is composed of two tables made of faux marble resin
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
New Modern Coffee Table in White Gioia marble, Designer Ivan Colominas
By Ivan Colominas
Located in Milan, IT
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Commercial name: Nissa Coffee Table in White Gioia, Nissa Collection by the Spanish designer Ivan Colominas
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
New Modern Coffee Table in Black Marquinia marble, Designer Ivan Colominas
By Ivan Colominas
Located in Milan, IT
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Commercial name: Nissa Coffee Table in Black Marquinia, Nissa Collection by the Spanish designer Ivan
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Rosewood and marble Coffee Table by Unknown designer, Brazilian Midentury, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
round coffee table was produced in the 1960s with a solid Rosewood base and a marble top. The table
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Designer Italian Solid Oak Coffee Table with Hidden Compartment and Laser Detail
By Conarte
Located in High Point, NC
A sculptural modern coffee table crafted in solid oak, designed to honor the natural character of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail...
Materials
Wood
Designer Round Coffee Table Solace 33: Organic Shapes in Solid Wood
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Sculptural Coffee Table Made of Solid Wood, Center Table Solace S33 by Joel Escalona
The Solace
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
$10,610 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Kane Bespoke Marble Coffee Table Made To Measure Spain Designer Luxury Furniture
By Joaquín Moll, Meddel
Located in VALVERDE DEL MAJANO, CL
Kane Bespoke Marble Coffee Table Made To Measure Spain Designer Luxury Furniture
The Kane marble
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Limestone, Travertine, Marble, Slate, Sandstone, Iron
DECORATiVE DESIGNER GLASS
SEARED OAK TWO TIER COFFEE TABLE LOVELY PATINA
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
decorative glass and seared oak two tier coffee table
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Oak
Danish Designer, Mid-Century Modern, Small Coffee Table, Brown Slat Bench, 1970s
By Herman Miller
Located in Manhasset, NY
This Herman Miller style, Danish coffee table is the perfect Mid-Century piece to bring into your
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Charlotte Perriand Plana Coffee Table For Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Charlotte Perriand Plana Coffee Table For Cassina
A designer coffee table where extremely complex
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Oak
$11,522 / item
Acrylic designer Coffee / sofa Table Unique Design in Palm Shape with glass top
Located in Berlin, DE
Unique coffee table with volute-shaped palm tree design in Acrylic
Round glass plate with faceted
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Acrylic
Vintage Designer Bamboo Low Table
Located in Dallas, TX
The "Vintage Bamboo Designer Low Table" features a retro style with a distinctive design crafted
Category
20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo
David Iatesta Designer Cocktail Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A great looking cocktail table in the manner of the Hollywood Regency style. The metal frame in his
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cock...
Materials
Metal
1940s Designer
s Prototype Dual Position Table
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Unique and ingeniously-designed table, that can go from coffee table to dining table. The table is
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech
Coffee Table by Roy Klipp
Located in Highland, IN
Created for Chicago interior designer Roy Klipp, this stylish coffee table has a terrific modernist
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Designer Square Cocktail Table Padauk and Stainless Steel
Located in Hanover, MA
Vintage 1980s cocktail table with high gloss polished bookmatched Padauk square top on a brushed
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Tunc Coffee Table in Mirror
Wood
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
craftsmanship with contemporary elegance.
Perfect as a living room coffee table, this designer piece elevates
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
$3,350 / item
Midcentury Maple and Walnut Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This designer quality two-tone coffee table features beautiful maple and walnut wood. With a very
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Maple, Walnut
Scandinavian Modern Coffee Table
Fiori
140, Oak
By Poiat, Antrei Hartikainen
Located in Paris, IDF
Coffee Table Collection epitomises the appreciation of natural materials and the utility of beauty.
The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Coc...
Materials
Oak
$3,633 / item
Danish Round Midcentury Coffee Table in Rosewood, 1960s
Located in Breda, Netherlands
vintage rosewood coffee table
Rosewood coffee table, the designer and furniture manufacturer
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Mastercraft Faux Bamboo Brass
Glass Coffee Table
By Mastercraft
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
sought after by collectors and interior designers, this Mastercraft coffee table works beautifully in
Category
Vintage 1970s American Classical Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Gae Aulenti Jumbo Coffee Table for Knoll
By Knoll, Gae Aulenti
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gae Aulenti Jumbo coffee table for Knoll. Architect and designer Gae Aulenti's Jumbo coffee table
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble
Italian 1960s Chrome
Glass Cocktail Table, Designer Giotto Stoppino Attributed
By Giotto Stoppino
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian midcentury tubolar chrome and glass cocktail table designer Giotto Stoppino attributed
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
"SEKITEI" Coffee Table by Yulia Pyanzina (Marble, Italy)
By Yulia Pyanzina
Located in Pastrengo, IT
, architect and designer.
While designing the SEKITEI coffee table Yulia Pyanzina was inspired by Japanese
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Vintage Regency Travertine and Brass Cap Coffee Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
designer appeal.
Beautifully preserved, this coffee table is in great vintage condition, measuring 36
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Metal
Scandinavian Modern Coffee Table
Fiori
140, Black Oak
By Poiat, Antrei Hartikainen
Located in Paris, IDF
, the Fiori Coffee Table Collection epitomises the appreciation of natural materials and the utility of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Coc...
Materials
Oak
Scandinavian Modern Coffee Table
Fiori
140, Dark Oak
By Antrei Hartikainen, Poiat
Located in Paris, IDF
Coffee Table Collection epitomises the appreciation of natural materials and the utility of beauty.
The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Coc...
Materials
Oak
$3,633 / item
Milo Dark Emperador Coffee Table by Stefano Giovannoni
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Milan, IT
look, this rectangular coffee table is distinguished by a sleek structure ennobled by the presence of a
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Mid Century Faux Bamboo Coffee Table with Chinoiserie Top
Located in Pomona, CA
A superb designer Chinoiserie Coffee Table with a faux Bamboo Base. Decorated in the Oriental style
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Silver Leaf
Levitaar Quartz Sand Coffee Table by Studio TOOJ
Located in Geneve, CH
x H 30 cm.
Materials: Quartz sand.
The Swedish designer's latest striking creation—a coffee table
Category
2010s Swedish Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Other
$24,621 / item
Contemporary Bordeira Nesting Coffee Tables, Marble, Handmade by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
favorite piece among designers, the Bordeira nesting coffee table combines fine craftsmanship and noble
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Quartz, Travertine, Granite, Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
Contemporary Bordeira Coffee Table, Patagonia Stone, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Contemporary Bordeira Coffee Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Coffee and Cockt...
Materials
Onyx, Travertine, Granite, Marble, Brass
Glass Coffee Table, Italy, Romeo Rega, Design, 1960s
Located in Nice, FR
Glass coffee table, Italy, designer Romeo Rega, 1970, Structure in brass and black iron, smoked
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Aesthetic Movement Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Coffee Table Rosewood "Bellis" Torbjörn Afdal Norway
By Haug Snekkeri, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Tegnekontor. The well-known architect Torbjörn Afdal was the designer. He made this round coffee table into
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Mirror-Polished Metal Cubist stepped TERMS Coffee Table
By Reinier de Jong
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
this coffee table, designer Reinier de Jong touched on several sources of inspiration from brutalist
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Contemporary Coffee Table
Hello 3
by Noom, Ashwood, Brown
By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova
Located in Paris, IDF
Hello Coffee Table 3
Designer: Kateryna Sokolova
Materials: Ashwood
Colours for ashwood: Black
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Coffee and Cockta...
Materials
Ash
Restored Mcguire Corseted Hour Glass Rattan Coffee Table and Side Tables Set
By McGuire
Located in Van Nuys, CA
tables and coffee table by McGuire feature sculptural organic modern hourglass design and glass tops. The
Category
Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan, Glass
$2,880 Sale Price / set
61% Off
Modern Bordeira Nesting Coffee Tables, Travertine, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
design. A favorite piece among designers, the Bordeira nesting coffee table combines fine craftsmanship
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Statuary Marble, Travertine, Quartz, Brass, Stainless Steel
Organic Modern Bordeira Coffee Tables, Amethyst, Handmade Portugal 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
Amethyst
1950s Pier Luigi Colli Mid-Century Modern Rectangular Coffee Table
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in Aci Castello, IT
glass has been changed, it's in perfect conditions .The Coffee Table is a highly regarded and sought
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Modern Bordeira Coffee Tables, Travertine Marble, Handmade Portugal 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
Onyx, Carrara Marble, Travertine
Organic Modern Bordeira Coffee Tables, Calacatta, Handmade Portugal 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
Coffee Table in Rosewood Designed by Edmund Jørgensen, 1960s
By Edmund Jørgensen Møbelfabrik
Located in Lejre, DK
furniture makers of this era.
Edmund Jørgensen is the talented designer behind these coffee tables. He was
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Rainier Coffee Table by Brian Paquette for Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Rainier Coffee Table is part of the collaborative collection with interior designer Brian
Category
2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Contemporary Bordeira Coffee Table, Onyx, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Contemporary Bordeira coffee table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Coffee and Cockt...
Materials
Onyx, Marble
Danish Mid-Century Round Coffee Table in Teak
Beech
Located in Karis, Nyland
Danish mid-century round coffee table in teak & beech. Unknown designer.
Compact and elegant
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech, Teak
$1,338 Sale Price
30% Off
Contemporary Bordeira Coffee Table, Pink Onyx, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Contemporary Bordeira Coffee Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Onyx, Travertine, Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
Modern Bordeira Nesting Coffee Tables, Nilo Onyx, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
among designers, the Bordeira nesting coffee table combines fine craftsmanship and noble materials
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Onyx, Quartz, Travertine, Granite, Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass, Stainl...
Mid-Century Modern Bordeira Coffee Table, Stainless, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
among designers, the Bordeira marble coffee table combines fine craftsmanship and noble materials
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and C...
Materials
Marble, Travertine, Quartz, Onyx, Brass, Stainless Steel
Modern Bordeira Nesting Coffee Tables, Nilo Onyx, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
among designers, the Bordeira nesting coffee table combines fine craftsmanship and noble materials
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Onyx, Quartz, Travertine, Granite, Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass, Stainl...
Donald Drumm Coffee Table...Brutalist sculptural aluminum / glass / chrome
By Donald Drumm
Located in Buffalo, NY
Interesting Brutalist coffee table by noted American sculptor and designer Donald Drumm. Coffee
Category
Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Rare PK63 Flint Rolled Marble Coffee Table by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Dronten, NL
Designed in 1968 by renowned Danish architect and designer Poul Kjærholm, the PK63 coffee table is
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Stainless Steel
Table MARCUSO par Zanotta Designer Marco ZANUSO en verre pieds inox Italy 1970
By Marco Zanuso, Zanotta
Located in London, England
Conçues par Marco Zanuso entre 1969 et 1970, les tables Marcuso sont aujourd'hui des icônes du
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Organic Modern Bordeira Coffee Tables, Onyx, Brass, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
designers, the Bordeira stone coffee table combines fine craftsmanship and noble materials, making it the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Coffee and Cockt...
Materials
Onyx, Quartz, Travertine, Marble, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Bordeira Coffee Table, Stainless, Handmade by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
among designers, the Bordeira marble coffee table combines fine craftsmanship and noble materials
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and C...
Materials
Marble, Quartz, Travertine, Onyx, Stainless Steel, Brass
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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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