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Stainless Steel Drum Coffee Tables by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Stainless steel drum coffee tables by Milo Baughman, circa 1980s. Seamless polished stainless steel
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel Drum Coffee Table by Milo Baughman, 1980’s
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Stainless steel drum coffee table by Milo Baughman, circa 1980’s. Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Mid century modern Rosewood round drum coffee table Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century modern Exotic Rosewood round drum coffee table Milo Baughman. Beautiful coffee or
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Lacquer
Mid century modern Blonde Parquet Burl Square drum coffee table Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century modern Blonde Parquet Burl Square drum coffee table Milo Baughman. Beautiful coffee or
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Animal Skin Coffee Table
Located in Antwerp, BE
An African animal skin hide covered drum coffee table, with twisted hide down the sides and hide
Category
Vintage 1950s Congolese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Animal Skin, Wood
$1,678
Mahogany Drum Coffee Table with Leather Top
Located in High Point, NC
Mahogany coffee table from England, circa 1950. The top is banded in mahogany and has a central
Category
Vintage 1950s English Sheraton Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
English Mahogany Drum Coffee Table Regency style
By Bevan Funnell Ltd.
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful mahogany Drum table .Green Leather top ,comes with
Gold embossed trim and there
Category
Vintage 1960s English Georgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Andrianna Shamaris Charred Teak Wood Drum Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Hand shaped from a single suar wood root, a beautiful drum shaped coffee table. The top is 24
Category
2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
1970
s Brass Drum Coffee Table by Mastercraft Furniture
By Mastercraft
Located in Las Vegas, NV
There isn't a more statement coffee table, than this gorgeous drum, manufactured by Mastercraft
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Brutalist Torch Cut Brass and Glass Drum Coffee Table
By Tom Greene, Silas Seandel
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Great Brutalist style, torch cut brass, coffee table base by Tom Greene with nice glass top. These
Category
Mid-20th Century Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brown Saltman Style Hexagon Drum Coffee Table
By Brown Saltman
Located in San Carlos, CA
For Sale: Stunning Mid-Century Modern Coffee/Side Table in the Style of Brown Saltman
Add a touch
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
Massive Cylindrical Drum Olive Wood Burl Top Coffee Table, Circa 1970
s
Located in Rochester, NY
Massive cylindrical drum coffee table w/ nicely grained oak veneer base and beautifully figured
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak, Burl
Chrome Drum Coffee Table by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, 1960
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Chicago, IL
Chrome Drum coffee/end table by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, 1960. Original, wear consistent
Category
Vintage 1960s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Drum Bronze and Coffe Green Onyx Side Table by Matlight Milano
By Matlight Milano
Located in Milan, IT
The Drum Coffee Table is a stunning fusion of materials that exudes elegance. Featuring a solid
Category
2010s Italian Side Tables
Materials
Marble
Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Coffee Table for Craft Associates, circa 1960
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brutalist style coffee table by Pearsall for Craft Associates. This coffee table is fabricated from
Category
Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Smoked Glass, Resin
Andrianna Shamaris Drum Shaped Teak Wood Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful patina on this reclaimed teak root coffee table or over sized side table. Hand carved
Category
2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Mirrored Top Drum Shape Coffee Table Bent Glass
By Harvey Probber, Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice mirrored drum shape midcentury table on tapered brass legs. Nice bent and bevelled glass
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Andrianna Shamaris Drum Shaped Charred Teak Wood Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Organic hand carved drum shape reclaimed teak wood coffee table. Burnt, sanded and sealed with a
Category
2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Organic Drum Shape Teak Wood Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Organic reclaimed teak wood drum shaped coffee table bleached with a light white washed revealing
Category
2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Mastercraft Drum Table
By Mastercraft
Located in Chicago, IL
A brass drum table by Mastercraft. A solid heavy table form that can either be on its own or serve
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
$3,500
Vintage Mould, English, Mahogany, Maritime, Shipping, Drum, Coffee, Lamp, Table
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
coffee or lamp table and dating to 20th century.
Appealing example of industrial chic
Displays a
Category
20th Century English Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Cameroon Drum Cocktail Table
Located in Wilton, CT
oversized drum table is hand carved in traditional tribal patterns.
Category
20th Century Central African Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Red Drum Table Stand
Located in New York, NY
Red lacquered bamboo drum table stand or platform, low. From Thailand. Dimension: 22 1/2" diameter
Category
20th Century Thai Coffee and Cocktail Tables
1980s Kreiss Iron Paws Coconut Wood Sculptural Drum Round Coffee Table
By Kreiss
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
coffee table you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful table is
Category
Vintage 1980s Philippine Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Burmese Rain Drum Cast Bronze Coffee Drink Table Intricate Relief Detail, 1900s
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your delight: Burmese cast bronze rain drum embellished coffee drink or side accent table circa
Category
Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Tribal Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Thai Off-White Rattan Drum Design Coffee Table with Spindle Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A contemporary Thai off-white painted rattan coffee table with drum design. We have more tables
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan
Vintage Folk Art Glass Top Bass Drum Coffee, Accent or Cocktail Table
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This novel Folk Art glass topped drum coffee or cocktail table has no maker's tag on it, but it is
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Zebra Drum Table from Ghana
Located in Los Angeles, CA
coffee table -
The piece has three zebra legs and tail and it is said that the fourth leg is inside the
Category
20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Oval Drum Barrel Tapered Floating Coffee Table in the Style of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An oval drum or barrel coffee table with wonderful wood grain. Floating on a recessed black base
Category
1990s European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
South Asian Bronze Rain Drum Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
South Asian bronze rain drum table, circular with concentric circles decorated with geometric
Category
20th Century East Asian Tribal Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
South Asian Bronze Rain Drum Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
South Asian bronze rain drum table, circular with concentric circles on the top and curved sides
Category
20th Century South Asian Tribal Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Mid Century Polished Stainless Steel Drum Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This classical minimalist midcentury polished stainless steel drum table will make a great coffee
Category
20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Antique Drum
Located in Water Mill, NY
Antique drum with painting of a soldier on horseback on one side.
Category
Antique 19th Century British Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Goatskin, Leather, Wood
$1,900
Rattan Drum Table Base by Gabriella Crespi
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Hanover, MA
SATURDAY SALE
Braided rattan cylindrical form cocktail table made in Italy by Gabriella Crespi
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
African Drum Table with Forged Iron Pedestal Base
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
African drum table with forged iron pedestal base, of circular form with natural hide covering
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Antique Mahogany Leather Top Military Style Drum Table
Located in London, GB
This antique mahogany octagonal drum table is of the campaign military Regency style and it has
Category
Vintage 1910s English Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Drum Shape Stainless Steel Side Table with "Lazy Susan" Top
By Pace Collection
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Drum shape stainless steel side table with "Lazy Susan" top.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Drum Table in White Bronze by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Drum Table
White Bronze
Hand Repousse
Limited Edition
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Drum Table, Cream Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Handmade, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Drum table
Cream lacquer
handmade
Hand repousse
Metal base
Limited edition
Lacquer is a
Category
2010s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Pair of Large Heavy Bronze South Asian Rain Drum Tables
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of large heavy bronze South Asian rain drum tables, circular with concentric circles with
Category
20th Century South Asian Tribal Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
African Zebra Drum Table with Three Zebra Legs from Ghana
Located in Los Angeles, CA
coffee table -
The piece has three zebra legs; it is said that the fourth leg is inside the table for
Category
20th Century Ghanaian Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Zebra Hide, Wood
Pair 20th Century Southeast Asian Burmese Bronze Rain Drum Cocktail Tables
Located in Dayton, OH
"Pair of mid 20th century Bronze rain drum side tables. Having intricate geometric decoration
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
20th Century Southeast Asian Burmese Bronze Rain Drum Cocktail Table Green
Located in Dayton, OH
"Mid 20th century Bronze rain drum side tables. Having intricate geometric decoration throughout
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Brutalist Cylindrical Drum Side Tables
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This listing is for two matching end tables. The larger coffee table is sold separately. Chair and
Category
Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Resin
Paul Mayen for Habitat Polished Aluminum and Black Granite Drum Cocktail Table
By Paul Mayen, Habitat International
Located in South Bend, IN
A very nice Mid-Century Modern polished aluminum and black granite top drum cocktail table designed
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Granite, Aluminum
G.J Neville Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning round, drum/canister coffee table designed by GJ Neville. This coffee table features a
Category
Mid-20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
$3,200
Mid-Century Modern Brass
Glass Cylindrical Drum Cocktail Table by Noel Jeffrey
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
This stunning cocktail table was designed by Noel Jeffrey and custom fabricated, by hand, in the
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Mirror Polished Brass Drum Table with Travertine Top by Curtis Jere, circa 1980
By Karl Springer, Mastercraft, Curtis Jeré
Located in New York, NY
A drum table in a mirror polished finish with a thick travertine top. Signed C. Jere. The brass
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Travertine, Brass
Antique Marching Band Drum from the Church Lad
s Brigade
Located in Denton, TX
use as a coffee or end table glass not included.
The Church Lads' and Church Girls' Brigade is an
Category
20th Century English Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather, Rope, Wood, Paint
Andrianna Shamaris Charred Teak Wood Round Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive hand carved drum shape reclaimed mango wood coffee table. Charred, sanded and sealed
Category
2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Contemporary Laotian Style Bronze Rain Drum with Geometric and Foliage Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A contemporary Laotian style bronze rain drum side table, with geometric relief motifs, central sun
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Rare Large GJ Neville Chrome and Mirror Canister Coffee Table
By Mastercraft
Located in Culver City, CA
A stunning round, drum/canister coffee table designed by GJ Neville. Often attributed to
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Karl Springer Unique End/Coffee Table in Copper with Petrified Wood Top 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Unique “Rain Drum End/Coffee Table” with base in polished copper and top in petrified wood with
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Copper
Industrial Drum Style Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This drum-style industrial metal coffee table features a metal finish and round top. This table is
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Metal
Large Bronze Asian Rain Drum Coffee Side Table
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
a side or coffee table.
Category
Mid-20th Century Southeast Asian Folk Art Side Tables
Materials
Bronze
Southeast Asian Bronze Rain Drum Table or Frog Drum
Located in Rio Vista, CA
as a drinks table or a coffee table. Large drum with a cylindrical waisted form typically from
Category
20th Century Southeast Asian Tribal Side Tables
Materials
Bronze
Southeast Asian Bronze Rain Drum Table or Frog Drum
Located in Rio Vista, CA
coffee table. Bronze drum with a cylindrical waisted form typically from Eastern Burma or Myanmar by the
Category
20th Century Southeast Asian Tribal Side Tables
Materials
Bronze
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Drum Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of drum coffee tables available for sale. Frequently made of wood, metal and glass, all drum coffee tables available were constructed with great care. We have 85 antique and vintage drum coffee tables in-stock, while there are 18 modern editions to choose from as well. Drum coffee tables have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Drum coffee tables made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Drum coffee tables have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Andrianna Shamaris, Robert Kuo and Milo Baughman are consistently popular.
How Much are Drum Coffee Tables?
Prices for drum coffee tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, drum coffee tables begin at $325 and can go as high as $12,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,587.
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 Drum Coffee Tables
- What was a drum table used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A drum table, also referred to as a rent table, is a circular table with labeled drawers. It was traditionally used by landlords to keep account of rent money with the labels displaying the days of the weeks. Due to their unique shape, drum tables are a favorite among home decor enthusiasts. Shop a selection of drum 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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.
- 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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