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1969 Etruscan Inspired Blue and Yellow Ceramic Italian Ashtray by Casucci
Located in Aci Castello, IT
suitable for display on shelves, coffee tables, or mantelpieces. It can also serve as a catch-all tray for
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Ceramic

Marble and Brass Curiosity Mounted Sculpture with Dice Die
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
piece displayed on a coffee or side table amongst antique books. Would also make a great statement piece
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Marble, Brass

1950s Arte Murano Millefiori Cane Round Globe Clear Paperweight
By Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM)
Located in Charleston, SC
design. Would make a great display piece on any desk, coffee table or dresser. Mid-century era
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Rainbow Pattern Gold Fleck Italian Art Glass Duck Sculpture
By Fratelli Toso, Aureliano Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
. Would make a great display piece on any coffee table, credenza or console. Mid-century era. Measures 6 1
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Modernist Octagonal Handblown Murano Glass Box in Smoked Rose W/ Polished Nickel
Located in New York, NY
, whether displayed on a coffee table, shelf, or vanity. The thoughtful interplay of form and material makes
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Nickel

Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver and Mahogany Wood Bowl
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
wonderful has a great modern shape that displays beautifully on a coffee table or side table standing alone
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Italian Regency Solid Brass Magazine, Log or Book Basket Holder, 1950s
Located in Doylestown, PA
, coffee table book display, rolled towels in a bathroom or a couple logs by the hearth. Elegant even for
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Travertine Centrepiece Bowl by Fratelli Mannelli
By Fratelli Mannelli
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
design. Whether displayed on a coffee table or styled on a shelf, this piece adds a touch of natural
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Travertine

Vintage 1970s Floral Fabric Decorative Box, Gold Interior - 2Y579
Located in Bordeaux, FR
for stylish storage or as an eye-catching accent on a vanity, coffee table, or display shelf. 3. Key
Category

Vintage 1970s French Antiquities

Materials

Fabric, Paper

Murano Glass Nougat Purple Large by Stories of Italy
By Stories Of Italy
Located in Milano, IT
perfect centerpiece for your dining table, coffee table, or display shelf. Its versatile size allows for a
Category

2010s Italian Serving Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Nougat Blue Bowl Large by Stories of Italy
By Stories Of Italy
Located in Milano, IT
perfect centerpiece for your dining table, coffee table, or display shelf. Its versatile size allows for a
Category

2010s Italian Serving Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Nougat Aquamarine Bowl Large by Stories of Italy
By Stories Of Italy
Located in Milano, IT
blown glass bowl serves as the perfect centerpiece for your dining table, coffee table, or display shelf
Category

2010s Italian Serving Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Nougat Karkadè Bowl Large by Stories of Italy
By Stories Of Italy
Located in Milano, IT
perfect centerpiece for your dining table, coffee table, or display shelf. Its versatile size allows for a
Category

2010s Italian Serving Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

A Stunning 20th Century Ceramic Ashtray By Hermès, France
By Hermès
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
, prized for its combination of functional design and decorative appeal. Whether displayed on a coffee
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20th Century French Other Ashtrays

Materials

Ceramic

A Stunning 20th Century Ceramic Ashtray By Hermès, France
By Hermès
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
displayed on a coffee table or incorporated into a curated collection, it brings a distinctive touch of
Category

20th Century French Other Ashtrays

Materials

Ceramic

A Stunning 20th Century Ceramic Ashtray By Hermès, France
By Hermès
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
, prized for its combination of functional design and decorative appeal. Whether displayed on a coffee
Category

20th Century French Other Ashtrays

Materials

Ceramic

Maitland Smith Bone And Satinwood Box 1970s
Located in Tampa, FL
cherished keepsakes, jewelry, or small treasures. Whether displayed on a coffee table, desk, or vanity, this
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Vintage 1970s American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Satinwood

Fratelli Toso Murano Pink White Copper Aventurine Ribbons Italian Art Glass Bowl
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
display piece on any coffee table, dresser or vanity. Use it as a catchall, candy or jewelry dish. Mid
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Barovier Toso Murano Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Ribbed Footed Flower Vases
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
. Would make a great display piece on any coffee table, vanity, or credenza. Art Deco, Mid-century era
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Gold Leaf

20th Century, Romeo Rega Wooden and Marble Sideboard
By Romeo Rega
Located in Turin, Turin
aesthetics. With many entertainment-focused pieces, such as coffee tables with display space and liquor
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Travertine, Marble

Vintage MCM West German Monumental Matte Ceramic Ashtray
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
it on a coffee table or shelf to add instant character to your space.
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Mid-20th Century German Brutalist Ashtrays

Materials

Stoneware

ELIE SAAB Maison Monogram Lighter by Giobagnara in Leather Polished Palladium
By Giobagnara, Elie Saab
Located in Mariano Comense, CO
finish. Whether displayed on a coffee table, desk, or cigar tray, the Monogram Lighter serves as a
Category

2010s Italian Games

Materials

Steel

Ettore Eramosa Brown Marble Backgammon Board
By Giobagnara
Located in Milan, IT
on a living room coffee table, console, or side table as a superb decorative object. The rectangular
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2010s Italian Games

Materials

Marble

Seguso Vetri d Arte Murano Cranberry Red Sommerso Bubbles Italian Art Glass Bowl
By Seguso Vetri d Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Kissimmee, FL
piece on any table. Would make a great display piece on any coffee table, dresser or credenza. Use it as
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Barovier Toso Murano Amethyst Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Footed Flower Vase
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
coffee table, vanity, or credenza. Art Deco, Mid-century era. Measures: 7 5/8" tall x 3" wide at the base.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Gold Leaf

Murano Barbini White Black Gold Fleck Italian Art Glass Seashell Sculptural Bowl
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
ocean themed room. Would make a great display piece on any coffee table, desk or credenza. Use it as a
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Gold Leaf

Murano Modern Carved Black over Red Italian Art Glass Sculptural Flower Vase
By Venini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
surface. Created in the manner of the Venini company. Would make a great display piece on any coffee table
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Red Heart Veins Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Leaf Shaped Dish Bowl
By Ercole Barovier, Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
make a great display piece on any coffee table, vanity or credenza. Use it as a catchall, or candy dish
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Gold Leaf

Murano Red Orange Iridescent Roticello Ribbons Italian Art Glass Decorative Bowl
By Seguso Vetri d Arte
Located in Kissimmee, FL
there are little bubbles inside. Would make a great display piece on any coffee table, dresser or
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Bitossi by Aldo Londi Rimini Blu ¨Prezzemolo¨ Decor Ceramic Vases, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Valencia, VC
statement objects—bold, beautiful, and full of character. Whether displayed on a dining table, coffee table
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Clay

A.Ve.M. Murano Satin Surface Millefiori Flowers Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM)
Located in Kissimmee, FL
green colors. Unusual abstract design. Would make a great display piece on any desk, coffee table or
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Murrine, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Murano Aqua Rim Gold Flecks Ribbed Surface Italian Art Glass Decorative Bowl
By Seguso Vetri d Arte, Barovier&Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
gold rope "Cordonato d'Oro" design on the surface. Would make a great display piece on any coffee table
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Gold Leaf

Enzo Mari for Fratelli Mannelli Square Ashtray
By Fratelli Mannelli, Enzo Mari
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
setting. Perfect for display on coffee tables, shelves, or as a unique gift for design lovers. Fratelli
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Travertine

Fratelli Toso Murano Opalescent Pink Bubbles Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
gorgeous piece for any decor. Would make a great display piece on any vanity, coffee table or credenza
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Opaline Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Murano Barbini Vintage Orange Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
sides, and rounded corners. Would make a great display piece on any coffee table, credenza or bedside
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Gold Leaf

Murano Barbini Gold Flecks White Bubbles Italian Art Glass Martini Compote Bowl
By Alfredo Barbini, Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
bowl, attached stem and applied foot. Would make a great display piece on any coffee table, dresser or
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of Mid-Century Italian Square Alabaster Ashtrays
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
set displayed on a MCM coffee table, side table or bar. They are labeled under the base handcarved.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Alabaster

Seguso Murano Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Ribbed Vanity Jewelry Powder Box
By Archimede Seguso, Seguso Vetri d Arte
Located in Kissimmee, FL
piece on any vanity, coffee table or credenza. Use it as a catchall, candy dish, or to safeguard yours
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Leaf

Vintage Bergdorf Goodman Italian Glazed Ceramic Centerpiece Bowl
By Bergdorf Goodman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
exceptional craftsmanship, making it a perfect statement addition to dining tables, console displays, or
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Hollywood Regency Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Exquisite 1950s Red Cut Glass Bowl – A Bohemian Treasure
Located in PARIS, FR
bold statement to any setting, making it an ideal centerpiece for dining tables, coffee tables, or
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20th Century Decorative Bowls

Materials

Crystal

Murano Italy Millefiori Round Blue Glass Tray or Bowl Signed
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
manufacturer foil sticker. It would make a nice gift; it can be used as a display piece on a coffee table or a
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Coastal Burnished Brass Shells- Set of 3
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. Perfect for adding a touch of coastal luxury to any room, these shells make a stunning display on a coffee
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Late 20th Century American Natural Specimens

Materials

Brass

Vintage Boho Black Art Glass Bowl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
modern, minimalist, or eclectic interiors. Whether displayed on a coffee table, bookshelf, or credenza
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass

Murano Vintage Gold Flecks Green Swirl Paint Stroke Italian Art Glass Bowl Dish
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso, Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Barovier e Toso, and Fratelli Toso companies. Would make a great display piece on any coffee table, desk or
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Gold Leaf

Vintage Regency Band Solid Glass Sphere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
accent to any vignette, shelf, or coffee table display—making it a striking conversation piece for
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Pink White Copper Aventurine Ribbons Italian Art Glass Bowl
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
great display piece on any coffee table, credenza or console. Use it as a fruit bowl, catch all, or fill
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Hand-Blown Murano Ashtray in Grey
Located in West Hollywood, CA
a coffee table or used as a chic accent for entertaining.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-...

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Italy Millefiori Square Blue Glass Tray or Bowl
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
to a collector or design enthusiast; it can be used as a display piece on a coffee table or a dresser
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass

Salviati Murano Pink Ombre Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Bird Duck Sculpture
By Alfredo Barbini, Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
make a great display piece on any coffee table, credenza or mantel. Showcase it as a decorative piece
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Salviati Murano Orange White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Bird Duck Sculpture
By Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
display piece on any coffee table, credenza or mantel. Showcase it as a decorative piece in any room. Mid
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Barovier Toso Murano Light Green Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Bowl Ashtray
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
display piece on any desk, coffee table or credenza. Use it as a catchall, candy dish or cigar ashtray
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Gold Leaf

Barbini Murano Orange Gold Flecks Aventurine Stripes Italian Art Glass Bowl
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
could be used as cigar holders. Would make a great display piece on any coffee table, dresser or
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Decorative Bowls

Materials

Gold Leaf

Ercole Barovier Toso Murano 1966 Blue Red Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Vase
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
stripes. Would make a great display piece on any dresser, coffee table or credenza. Fill it with flowers
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Gold Leaf

Anglo Indian Colonial Brass Inlaid Teak Jewelry Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
nicely on a shelf, desk or coffee table. Displays a desirable aged patina and the teak wood shows fine
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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Vintage Hand Ornament, Brown Pink Glazed, Ceramic Dish, Vallauris c 1960s
By Vallauris
Located in Glasgow, GB
addition to a coffee table display or a distinctive accent within a curated vignette. In very good
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Ceramic

Fratelli Toso Murano Purple Stripes Italian Art Glass Scroll Edge Flower Vase
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
flared rim with scroll edge decoration at one end. Would make a great display piece on any coffee table
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Murano Gold Flecks Green Sommerso Italian Art Glass Decorative Bowl Flower Vase
By Archimede Seguso, Barovier&Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
a great display piece on any coffee table, dresser or credenza. Use it as a catchall, or candy dish
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Gold Leaf

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Display Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the display coffee table you’re looking for. A display coffee table — often made from wood, metal and glass — can elevate any home. There are 42 variations of the antique or vintage display coffee table you’re looking for, while we also have 12 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect display coffee table — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right display coffee table, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made display coffee table over the years, but those crafted by sicis, Maison Jansen and Dunbar are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Display Coffee Table?

The average selling price for a display coffee table at 1stDibs is $3,475, while they’re typically $250 on the low end and $13,900 for the highest priced.
Questions About Display Coffee Table
  • 1stDibs 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 8, 2024
    Yes, 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 ExpertApril 12, 2024
    No 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.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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, 2022
    While 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 ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The 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, 2024
    Yes, 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, 2024
    The 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, 2024
    The 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, 2024
    There 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    Tray 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To 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, 2022
    Styling a Noguchi coffee table really depends on the space you’re placing it in. The possibilities are far-reaching, so consider the colors and coordination of the other furniture and fixtures around the table. Noguchi tables look beautiful on their own or styled with flowers, books or pottery. Shop a selection of Isamu Noguchi pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Coffee 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 ExpertApril 5, 2024
    How 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, 2022
    To 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, 2023
    To 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.