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Modern Coffee Table S in Black and White marble, Designer Lorenzo Zaccarin
Located in Milan, IT
Coffee Table in Black Marquinia and White Michelangelo and marble
Size: ⌀ 50 x 43 cm. - ⌀ 19.7 x
Category
2010s Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble
Modern Coffee Table L in Black and White marble, Designer Lorenzo Zaccarin
Located in Milan, IT
Coffee Table in Black Marquinia and White Michelangelo and marble
Size: 120 x 60 x 23 cm. - 47.2 x
Category
2010s Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble
Modern Coffee Table M in White and Black marble, Designer Lorenzo Zaccarin
Located in Milan, IT
Coffee Table in White Michelangelo and Black Marquinia marble
Size: ⌀ 70 x 33 cm. ⌀ 27.6 x 13 in
Category
2010s Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble
Modern Coffee Table L in White and Black marble, Designer Lorenzo Zaccarin
Located in Milan, IT
Coffee Table in Black Marquinia and White Michelangelo and marble
Size: 120 x 60 x 23 cm. - 47.2 x
Category
2010s Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble
Handmade Nesting Tables, Set Side Coffee Tables Handcrafted by French Designer
Located in LANGUEUX, FR
The beauty and high quality of handmade concrete and metal tables made in France are unparalleled
Category
2010s French Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Concrete, Metal
Handmade Nesting Tables, Set Side Coffee Tables Handcrafted by French Designer
Located in LANGUEUX, FR
The beauty and high quality of handmade concrete and metal tables made in France are unparalleled
Category
2010s French Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Concrete, Metal
Handmade Nesting Tables, Set Side Coffee Tables Handcrafted by French Designer
Located in LANGUEUX, FR
The beauty and high quality of handmade concrete and metal tables made in France are unparalleled
Category
2010s French Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Concrete, Metal
Handmade Nesting Tables, Set Side Coffee Tables Handcrafted by French Designer
Located in LANGUEUX, FR
The beauty and high quality of handmade concrete and metal tables made in France are unparalleled
Category
2010s French Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Concrete, Metal
Handmade Nesting Tables, Set Side Coffee Tables Handcrafted by French Designer
Located in LANGUEUX, FR
The beauty and high quality of handmade concrete and metal tables made in France are unparalleled
Category
2010s French Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Concrete, Metal
Handmade Nesting Tables, Set Side Coffee Tables Handcrafted by French Designer
Located in LANGUEUX, FR
The beauty and high quality of handmade concrete and metal tables made in France are unparalleled
Category
2010s French Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Concrete, Metal
Handmade Nesting Tables, Set Side Coffee Tables Handcrafted by French Designer
Located in LANGUEUX, FR
The beauty and high quality of handmade concrete and metal tables made in France are unparalleled
Category
2010s French Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Concrete, Metal
Handmade Nesting Tables, Set Side Coffee Tables Handcrafted by French Designer
Located in LANGUEUX, FR
The beauty and high quality of handmade concrete and metal tables made in France are unparalleled
Category
2010s French Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Concrete, Metal
Handmade Nesting Tables, Set Side Coffee Tables Handcrafted by French Designer
Located in LANGUEUX, FR
The beauty and high quality of handmade concrete and metal tables made in France are unparalleled
Category
2010s French Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Concrete, Metal
Handmade Nesting Tables, Set Side Coffee Tables Handcrafted by French Designer
Located in LANGUEUX, FR
The beauty and high quality of handmade concrete and metal tables made in France are unparalleled
Category
2010s French Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Concrete, Metal
Handmade Nesting Tables, Set Side Coffee Tables Handcrafted by French Designer
Located in LANGUEUX, FR
The beauty and high quality of handmade concrete and metal tables made in France are unparalleled
Category
2010s French Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Concrete, Metal
Handmade Nesting Tables, Set Side Coffee Tables Handcrafted by French Designer
Located in LANGUEUX, FR
The beauty and high quality of handmade concrete and metal tables made in France are unparalleled
Category
2010s French Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Concrete, Metal
Handmade Nesting Tables, Set Side Coffee Tables Handcrafted by French Designer
Located in LANGUEUX, FR
The beauty and high quality of handmade concrete and metal tables made in France are unparalleled
Category
2010s French Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Concrete, Metal
Handmade Nesting Tables, Set Side Coffee Tables Handcrafted by French Designer
Located in LANGUEUX, FR
The beauty and high quality of handmade concrete and metal tables made in France are unparalleled
Category
2010s French Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Concrete, Metal
Handmade Nesting Tables, Set Side Coffee Tables Handcrafted by French Designer
Located in LANGUEUX, FR
The beauty and high quality of handmade concrete and metal tables made in France are unparalleled
Category
2010s French Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Concrete, Metal
Handmade Nesting Tables, Set Side Coffee Tables Handcrafted by French Designer
Located in LANGUEUX, FR
The beauty and high quality of handmade concrete and metal tables made in France are unparalleled
Category
2010s French Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Concrete, Metal
Handmade Nesting Tables, Set Side Coffee Tables Handcrafted by French Designer
Located in LANGUEUX, FR
The beauty and high quality of handmade concrete and metal tables made in France are unparalleled
Category
2010s French Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Concrete, Metal
Handmade Nesting Tables, Set Side Coffee Tables Handcrafted by French Designer
Located in LANGUEUX, FR
The beauty and high quality of handmade concrete and metal tables made in France are unparalleled
Category
2010s French Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Concrete, Metal
Handmade Nesting Tables, Set Side Coffee Tables Handcrafted by French Designer
Located in LANGUEUX, FR
The beauty and high quality of handmade concrete and metal tables made in France are unparalleled
Category
2010s French Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Concrete, Metal
Murano Glass Coffee Table with Brass trim Available justfurnituress designer
Located in Guazzora, IT
Multicolor Murano glass modern coffee table with brass trim, a masterpiece of Italian craftsmanship
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and...
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Hardwood
$4,300 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Center Table by Brazilian Designer, 1960s
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Center Table by Brazilian Designer, 1960s
Coffee table from the 1960s, by an
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Metal
Pair of Fossil Stone Coffee Tables by Ronald Schmitt
By Ronald Schmitt
Located in London, GB
sleek and modern coffee tables. German designer known for his mid-century modern and modernist
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Stone
Italian coffe table Attr. to Gio Ponti in top glass
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
Italian architect and designer. SIMILAR EXAMPLE PUBLISHED
The coffee table is distinguished by the
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Contemporary Coffee or Side Table
Hello 2
by Noom, Ashwood, Brown
By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova
Located in Paris, IDF
Hello Coffee Table 2
Designer: Kateryna Sokolova
Materials: Ashwood
Colours for ashwood: Black
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Side Tables
Materials
Ash
Black and White Pair of Marble Coffee Tables, Sebastian Scherer
By Sebastian Scherer
Located in Geneve, CH
Designer: Sebastian Scherer
These coffee tables can be combined in a variety of ways creating an
Category
2010s German Organic Modern Center Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble
Table Coffee Sofa Low Burr Yew 1950
s Pedestal Mid-Century Modern
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
. Designer unidentified. Most likely Italian.
Coffee table 1 metre square, height 33cm, thickness 18cmW 1m
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Burl
Round Coffee Table Wave Modern Metal Designer Side Table
By Artem Zakharchenko-Halytskyi
Located in Vilnius, LT
HVYLYA
small table
DESCRIPTION
The "Hvylya" coffee table is a unique piece of furniture that
Category
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Steel
$793 Sale Price / item
44% Off
Custom Designer Ottoman Coffee Table Sculptural Huge
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Sculptural Oversized Custom Made Designer Ottoman Coffee Cocktail
Category
Vintage 1970s French Provincial Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Cotton, Damask
$2,396 Sale Price
20% Off
Contemporary Bordeira Nesting Coffee Tables, Onyx Miel, Lacquer, 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 Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tabl...
Materials
Onyx, Travertine, Marble, Quartz, Brass
Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Lily Coffee Table by Arthur Court
By Arthur Court
Located in North Hollywood, CA
style of a lily flower, it has no label or stamp of designer. This coffee table is made of aluminum and
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Aluminum
$1,840 Sale Price
36% Off
Contemporary Bordeira Nesting Coffee Tables, Onyx Miel, Brass, Marble Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
design. A favorite piece among designers, the Bordeira nesting coffee table combines fine craftsmanship
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Onyx, Travertine, Marble, Quartz, Brass, Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Bordeira Nesting Coffee Tables, Onyx Miel, Brass, 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 Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tabl...
Materials
Onyx, Travertine, Marble, Amethyst, Quartz, Brass, Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Bordeira Nesting Coffee Tables, Onyx Miel, Brass, 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 Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tabl...
Materials
Onyx, Travertine, Marble, Quartz, Brass, Stainless Steel
John Saladino Side Table
By John Saladino
Located in New York, NY
Presenting a stunning designer accent, occasional, or coffee table created by the prestigious John
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Side Tables
Materials
Metal
$3,100
Three Rocks High Side Table, Bronze Mirror, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
all over the world, being featured among the most loved creations by interior designers.
These coffee
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Tables
Materials
Mirror, Wood
$1,986 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Side Table, End of Sofa, Artist Model, Contemporary Work, 21st Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Side table, end of sofa, coffee colour, Artist model, contemporary work, 21st century.
The side
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Side Tables
Materials
Concrete
A Mid Century Modern Charles Hollis Jones designed Set of 3 tables, 1950s.
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
“Trelliage” coffee table. Furniture designer to the stars Charles Hollis Jones pioneered the use of acrylic
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Smaller Scale Iron and Raffia Coffee Table
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1950s
Round, smaller scale iron and raffia coffee table. Unknown designer- in the style of
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Trolley Serving Bar Cart "Pipe" in Goatskin and Brass by Aldo Tura, Italy 1960s
By Aldo Tura
Located in Rome, IT
. The designer’s glamorous bar carts, coffee tables, cabinets and more resist categorization and draw
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal, Brass
Artistic Archipen Lounge Chair with Armrests in Dedar Tiger Mountain by NOOM
By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova
Located in Paris, FR
the Archipen Coffee Tables.
Designer: Kateryna Sokolova
Materials: ashwood, plywood, metal, foam
Category
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Cotton, Jacquard, Linen, Faux Fur, Acrylic
Accent Archipen Lounge Chair with Armrests in Dedar Tiger Beat jacquard by NOOM
By Kateryna Sokolova, NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
the Archipen Coffee Tables.
Designer: Kateryna Sokolova
Materials: ashwood, plywood, metal, foam
Category
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Cotton, Linen, Faux Fur, Acrylic, Jacquard
Sculptural Archipen Lounge Chair with Armrests in Rohi Onda wool by NOOM
By Kateryna Sokolova, NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
the Archipen Coffee Tables.
Designer: Kateryna Sokolova
Materials: ashwood, plywood, metal, foam
Category
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Mohair, Bouclé, Cotton, Linen, Faux Fur, Acrylic
Modern Archipen Lounge Chair with Armrests in Genuine Leather by NOOM
By Kateryna Sokolova, NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
the Archipen Coffee Tables.
Designer: Kateryna Sokolova
Materials: ashwood, plywood, metal, foam
Category
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Mohair, Bouclé, Faux Fur, Acrylic, Cotton, Linen
"Pallas" Lounge Chair by Svante Skogh for Asko, Finland 1950s
By Svante Skogh, Asko
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
Rare Black and Gold Etched Brass Cabinet by Bernhard Rhone for Mastercraft
By Mastercraft, Bernhard Rohne
Located in Chicago, IL
designer’s cabinets, coffee tables, credenzas and more are statement pieces in any interior and can introduce
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Anza Upholstered Pouf with Floating Cushion
By Please Wait to be Seated, Ryosuke Fukusada, Rui Pereira
Located in Brooklyn, NY
collection comprising a pouffe, bench and coffee table. The designers have updated a Kyoto-based textile
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Modern Bernhard Rohne Acid Etched Brass Art Work, Framed
By Bernhard Rohne
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
, sculptures and other works for decades. The German-born Vancouver-based designer’s cabinets, coffee tables
Category
Vintage 1970s Canadian Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Brass
Jamie Drake
s New American Glamour, First Edition Hardcover Book
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Jamie Drake's New American glamour.
Designer hardcover Coffee table book.
New York: Bulfinch
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Books
Materials
Paper
Midcentury Floor Ashtray Goatskin and Metal by Aldo Tura, Italy 1950s
By Aldo Tura
Located in Rome, IT
, coffee tables, cabinets and more resist categorization and draw inspiration from Art Deco, Art Nouveau
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Metal
Svante Skogh Two-Seater Sofa for Ab Seffle Möbelfabrik, Sweden 1950s
By Svante Skogh
Located in Utrecht, NL
, not a lot is known about the designer. His designs ranged from coffee tables to seating, such as his
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Svante Skogh "Pallas" Lounge Chairs for Asko, Finland, 1950s
By Asko, Svante Skogh
Located in Utrecht, NL
about the designer. His designs ranged from coffee tables to seating, such as his famous Bodö Series
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Svante Skogh Armchairs for Seffle Möbelfabrik AB, Sweden, 1950s
By Svante Skogh, Seffle Möbelfabrik
Located in Utrecht, NL
. Despite his famous designs, not a lot is known about the designer. His designs ranged from coffee tables
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Spanish Olivewood and Iron Rustic Designer Coffee Table
Located in Perth , AU
rustic designer coffee table. This stunning piece, handcrafted in Spain, would be suitable for the most
Category
2010s Spanish Spanish Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Olive
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Designer Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of designer coffee tables for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, metal and wood, all designer coffee tables available were constructed with great care. Find 60 antique and vintage designer coffee tables at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 7 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Designer coffee tables have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern designer coffee tables are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made designer coffee tables over the years, but those made by Rolf Benz, Peter Draenert and Ronald Schmitt are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Designer Coffee Tables?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,085, while they’re typically $244 on the low end and $49,500 highest priced.
Finding the Right Coffee-tables-cocktail-tables for You
As a practical focal point in your living area, antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables are an invaluable addition to any interior.
Low tables that were initially used as tea tables or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. Early coffee tables surfaced in Victorian-era England, likely influenced by the use of tea tables in Japanese tea gardens. In the United States, furniture makers worked to introduce low, long tables into their offerings as the popularity of coffee and “coffee breaks” took hold during the late 19th century and early 20th century.
It didn’t take long for coffee tables and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Originally, these tables were as simple as they are practical — as high as your sofa and made primarily of wood. In recent years, however, metal, glass and plastics have become popular in coffee tables and cocktail tables, and design hasn’t been restricted to the conventional low profile, either.
Visionary craftspeople such as Paul Evans introduced bold, geometric designs that challenge the traditional idea of what a coffee table can be. The elongated rectangles and wide boxy forms of Evans’s desirable Cityscape coffee table, for example, will meet your needs but undoubtedly prove imposing in your living space.
If you’re shopping for an older coffee table to bring into your home — be it an antique Georgian-style coffee table made of mahogany or walnut with decorative inlays or a classic square mid-century modern piece comprised of rosewood designed by the likes of Ettore Sottsass — there are a few things you should keep in mind.
Both the table itself and what you put on it should align with the overall design of the room, not just by what you think looks fashionable in isolation. According to interior designer Tamara Eaton, the material of your vintage coffee table is something you need to consider. “With a glass coffee table, you also have to think about the surface underneath, like the rug or floor,” she says. “With wood and stone tables, you think about what’s on top.”
Find the perfect centerpiece for any room, no matter what your personal furniture style on 1stDibs — shop Art Deco coffee tables, travertine coffee tables and other antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables today.
Questions About Designer Coffee Tables
- Can a coffee table be too low?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Yes, a coffee table can be too low. Most experts recommend choosing a coffee table that is around one to two inches lower than the seat height of your sofa or loveseat. You may find it difficult to access items on the tabletop while seated if you choose a shorter table. In addition, an overly low coffee table can make a room feel cramped or unbalanced. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Sometimes, designers intentionally place ultra-low coffee tables in spaces to create a bold contrast in a large room. Feel free to break from convention when choosing a coffee table. What's most important is that the finished result appeals to you and allows you to enjoy your seating area to the fullest. Shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- Who invented the coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024No one knows for sure who invented the coffee table. The earliest examples of the occasional table can be traced back to Victorian-era Britain. At that time, makers like William Watt and Collinson and Lock were producing coffee tables in large quantities.
Notably, F. Stuart Foote, the designer behind the American Imperial Furniture Company, claimed to have invented the coffee table in the early 20th century. He stated that he did so by cutting down the legs of a dining table. However, it's unlikely that Foote is the actual inventor of the coffee table, as books describing coffee tables existed in the UK a decade before his birth in 1872.
Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A coffee table should generally be two-thirds as long as the sofa it stands in front of and around the same height as the sofa’s seat cushions.
- Is an ottoman a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Why is it called a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Coffee tables were originally used in living spaces during social gatherings to support a tray containing multiple mugs, a coffee pot, creamers and sugar bowls. Low to the ground and centrally located in the space, coffee tables reduced the host or hostess’s need to constantly stand and serve her guests.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between a center table and a coffee table is usually size. Center tables tend to be larger-sized accent tables placed in the center of seating areas. On the other hand, coffee tables are smaller tables usually positioned in front of sofas and loveseats. On 1stDibs, find a variety of center tables and coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.
The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.
Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa, and its depth will match the seating. These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables, but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.
Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a coffee table and a console table is in the design. A coffee table is a low table that comes in many shapes, such as surfaces that are rectangles, squares, ovals or circles. Console tables are taller and usually have elongated shapes, such as ovals, rectangles or semicircles. Placement is another differentiator between the two types of tables. Coffee tables usually go in front of sofas and loveseats, while console tables may be placed behind a sofa or loveseat or along a wall. Find a large collection of coffee tables and console tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
The difference between a sofa table and a coffee table is that a sofa table is always behind the sofa and a coffee table is in front of it. Additionally, a sofa table is the same height as the sofa and a coffee table is much shorter.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024How big a coffee table for a sectional should be depends on the dimensions of the sectional. For a balanced look, a coffee table should be roughly two-thirds of the length of the sofa portion of a sofa and chaise sectional. If you have an L-shaped sofa, the coffee table should be around two-thirds of the length of each arm. Find a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To authenticate your Noguchi coffee table, there are three different marks to look for. Isamu Noguchi’s signature will be on the edge of the table and on a medallion under the base. Even under the medallion, you will find Noguchi’s initials. Shop a collection of properly vetted Noguchi pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To stack books on a coffee table, place the largest one on the bottom with the spine facing the focal piece of furniture, usually the sofa. Then, add the next largest, lining up the inner edges so that the spines create a stepped effect. Continue adding books to complete the stack and top it off with a decorative object if you wish. Shop a variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To date a Lane coffee table, look for the serial number on the underside of the piece. On most Lane coffee tables, reading the number from right to left will tell you the date that the table was manufactured. For example, a serial number that says 852140 would have been produced on April 12, 1958. Founded in Virginia in the early 20th century, Lane is largely known for its cedar chests and innovative mid-century modern designs. Find a variety of Lane coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A tall coffee table is usually called exactly that — a tall coffee table. Coffee tables, also referred to as cocktail tables, are generally designed to sit at or below the sofa's seat height. These tables may come in a range of sizes, but they are often between 16 and 18 inches high and are designed in a variety of lengths and widths. They’re meant to provide a practical table-top surface that complements your living room layout. (A tall version might also be suitable for use as a dining table.) Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tall coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024The best height for a coffee table is around 1 to 2 inches lower than the seat height of the adjacent sofa. Most sofas feature seat heights of around 17 or 18 inches. As a result, the most common height for coffee tables is 15 to 17 inches. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The best coffee table for a sectional can be a round coffee table, particularly with respect to U-shaped sectionals. The circular design creates a sense of balance in small spaces and renders it easy for guests to move to and fro, especially when surrounded by chairs. Find a collection of antique and vintage coffee tables on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024The average height of a coffee table is around 16 to 18 inches. Designers typically choose this height to create a balance between coffee tables and sofas. The average seat height of sofas is 17 to 18 inches, and experts typically recommend that coffee tables be no more than 1 inch shorter than sofa-seat height. Explore a diverse assortment of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- Are glass coffee tables durable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether glass coffee tables are durable depends on the craftsmanship and the materials. Generally, tables with tempered glass are less likely to shatter and break. How well you care for a coffee table will also impact its life span. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of glass coffee tables.
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Top interior designers show — and tell — us how to create delectable spaces for hosting dinner parties.
This Alain Delon–Designed Table Is Almost as Handsome as He Was
Fans of the French film star may be surprised to learn that he had a flair for furniture with sleek lines and disco-era flash.
Uchronia’s Plant Stand Gives Pots a Pretty Perch with All the Trimmings
Like other pieces in the firm’s Candy Box collection, the cheerful limited-edition design showcases French craft.
The Ultimate Guide to Types of Tables for the Home
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Inspired by the Cosmos, Sandra Nunnerley’s Nova Table Has a Futuristic Feel
The designer’s innovative use of an unexpected material gives this console a lift.
This 19th-Century Gilded Desk Displays a Fanciful Kingdom in Marquetry
The stately piece brings both gravitas and whimsy to any work space.
In Guadalajara, These Luscious Side Tables Are Chiseled from Volcanic Rock
Use them as tables or stools, indoors or out.
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