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MCM Jens Risom Style Floating Formula Side and with Coffee Table, Set of 2
By Jens Risom
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Jens Risom Style Floating Formula Square Top Side Table with Matching
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Glass Top Horn Tile Base Square Floating 3/4" Glass Top Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice large square thick glass top coffee table. The base is finished with horn "tile" and lacquer
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Timothy Oulton Monumental Floating Carrara Marble Cocktail Table
By Timothy Oulton
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental floating plinth coffee cocktail table designed by Timothy Oulton for Restoration
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble
A Pair of Art Deco Floating Top Walnut
Lacquered Low Tables
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Art Deco Floating Top Walnut & Lacquered Low Tables
A Pair of Art Deco Floating Top Burr
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Floating Mid-Century Modern Leon Rosen for Pace Round Glass Brass Cocktail Table
By Pace Collection, Leon Rosen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A smaller scale coffee table designed by Leon Rosen for the Pace Collection. It features extra
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Italian 1970s Bamboo Coffee Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
A stylish floating bamboo coffee table for the porch, patio, living room or family room.
Slightly
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo
Andrianna Shamaris Amorphous Charred Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive reclaimed five inch slab mango root coffee table, floating on minimalist cone legs
Category
2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
$5,500 / item
Andrianna Shamaris Amorphous Charred Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Hand carved reclaimed lychee root coffee table floating 8" off the floor. A slight graduation from
Category
2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
$8,900 / item
Andrianna Shamaris Reclaimed Mahogany Wood Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Reclaimed mahogany wood coffee table floating 1.5” off the floor. Natural oil finish revealing the
Category
2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Mahogany, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Organic Teak Root Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive three inch reclaimed teak coffee table. Floating on minimalist cylinder legs with a
Category
2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
$8,500 / item
Andrianna Shamaris Mid Century Style Round Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive four inch reclaimed teak wood single slab coffee table. Floating on mid century style
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Impressive Single Slab Minimalist Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive reclaimed four inch slab suar wood coffee table, floating on three minimalist legs
Category
2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
1960
s Midcentury Modern Scandinavian Design Teak Coffee Table
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
. Solid teak carved legs and teak veneer floating top on this round coffee table with 5 legs. This has
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Andrianna Shamaris Amorphous Charred Suar Wood Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive five inch suar wood coffee table floating on four cube minimalist legs. Burnt, sanded
Category
2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Amorphous Charred Teak Wood Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive 6 inch lychee root coffee table floating on four midcentury style cone legs. Burnt
Category
2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Organic Teak Wood Root Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive three inch reclaimed teak wood coffee table. Floating on minimalist cylinder legs with a
Category
2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Mid-Century Style Organic Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive three and a half inch reclaimed teak wood single slab coffee table. Floating on mid
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Mid Century Style Round Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive three inch reclaimed teak wood single slab coffee table. Floating on mid century style
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Charred Reclaimed Teak Wood Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive 3.5" thick reclaimed teak wood single slab coffee table. Floating on mid century style
Category
2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Organic Mid Century Style Teak Wood Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive reclaimed single slab teak coffee table floating on mid century style legs. Finished
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Insula Coffee Table M5191 - Aluminum, textured black lacquered for Fredericia
By Fredericia
Located in Dubai, AE
seen in the slim table top and angular frame. Almost like small island, the table have a floating
Category
2010s Polish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Insula Coffee Table M5190 - Aluminum, textured black lacquered for Fredericia
By Fredericia
Located in Dubai, AE
seen in the slim table top and angular frame. Almost like small islands, the tables have a floating
Category
2010s Polish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Insula Coffee Table M5192 - Aluminum, textured black lacquered for Fredericia
By Fredericia
Located in Dubai, AE
seen in the slim table top and angular frame. Almost like small island, the table have a floating
Category
2010s Polish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Andrianna Shamaris Mid Century Style Teak Wood Round Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive four inch reclaimed teak wood single slab coffee table. Floating on mid century style
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
travertine Top Horn Like Pillars Tripod Base Round Coffee Table
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern round floating travertine top coffee table. Horn like base solid mahogany
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Gibbings for Widdicomb Light American Walnut Giant 9.5
Long Coffee Table MINT
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Gibbings for Widdicomb Light American Walnut Giant 9.5' Long Floating top Coffee Table MINT.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Aldo Tura Burlwood Flooting Platform Coffee Table, 1950
By Aldo Tura
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian Mid Century Modern Aldo Tura Burlwood floating platform base low/coffee table, 1950s.
The
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Burl
Constantinople Round Wood Coffee Table in Torched Oak by Autonomous Furniture
By Autonomous Furniture, Kirk Van Ludwig
Located in Victoria, BC
The refined Constantinople Round coffee table in torched oak, using the traditional Japanese shou
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Acrylic, Wood, Oak, Walnut, Ash
Sculptural Low Profile Teak Base Glass Top Danish Midcentury Coffee Table
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern sculptural base low profile floating glass top coffee table. Adrian
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Teak
Long Surf Board Boat Shape Terrazzo Top Oiled Walnut Base Floating Top
By Harvey Probber, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Floating terrazzo top oiled walnut base long surfboard shape coffee table Kagan decor.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Terrazzo, Walnut
I
m Floating IV Coffee Table by Louise Bankander
Located in Geneve, CH
I'm Floating IV coffee table by Louise Bankander
One of a kind, signed, 2022.
Dimensions: 30.5 x
Category
2010s Swedish Post-Modern Side Tables
Materials
Cork
$2,632 / item
Square Walnut Mid Century Modern "Floating" Top Coffee Center Table Risom Style
By Jens Risom
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Square Walnut Mid Century Modern "Floating" Top Coffee Center Table Risom Style
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Walnut
Elegant Marble Center Table Black Marquina Marble
Metal Joaquín Moll Spain Lux
By Meddel, Joaquín Moll
Located in VALVERDE DEL MAJANO, CL
striking contemporary coffee table that combines timeless materials and minimalist elegance. This luxurious
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Center Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
Brown-Saltman Magazine Tray Side Table by John Keal, Pair
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Van Nuys, CA
the epitome of California Modernism, with his Outrigger Coffee Table with floating, biomorphic top and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Night Stands
Materials
Teak
$2,280 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Vintage Boho Snake Skin Original Studio Pottery Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
addition to a coffee table, floating shelf, or curated meditation space.
Ideally scaled for intimate
Category
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
Karpen Wingback Chairs in Luxuriously Soft Milk Chocolate Shearling, circa 1950s
By Karpen of California
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Redwood floating slice coffee table over Lucite Base
1960s Brutalist female nude sculpture of painted iron
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Hide, Sheepskin, Walnut
Teak Wood Coffee Table
By Urban Zen
Located in New York, NY
Floating coffee table made of several blocks of Teak wood. Personally selected by Donna Karan for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Jens Risom Coffee Table
By Jens Risom
Located in Tucson, AZ
Beautifully designed Jens Risom floating coffee Table. Round top with square sculptural Base
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
$2,400
Willy Rizzo Coffee Table
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A floating coffee table designed by Willy Rizzo.
Mirror top bound with a worn brass frame, deep
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$1,639
John Keal Floating Coffee Table for Brown Saltman
By John Keal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning coffee table featuring a floating biomorphic shape top in ebonized cork wood and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Natural Live Edge Oak Floating Coffee Table Clear Perspex Legs
By Frances Bradley
Located in London, GB
before being brought back to life, this coffee table has been hand finished with a lacquer finish.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail...
Materials
Acrylic, Oak
Chrome Base Coffee Table with Floating Glass Top
Located in Lake Success, NY
Chrome base coffee table with a floating glass top.
Category
Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Antique Elm Coffee Table with a Floating Top
Located in Port Chester, NY
A dark elm coffee table with rich color, good patina, and a twist. This coffee table has a floating
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
Italian travertine coffee table with floating top, 1970
s
Located in Temse, BE
Wonderful travertine coffee table with a floating top plate.
The square base supports a glass
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Square Coffee Table in Italian Travertine with Floating Table Top, 1970s
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Square Travertine and brass Coffee Table with a floating table top, Italy 1970s.
Very good
Category
Vintage 1970s European Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Brass
Vintage Brazilian Lucite Coffee Table with Floating Glass Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A round glass coffee table with a white finished steel star-shaped base. On each corner of the base
Category
Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Floating Square and Rectangle Table
By Martha Sturdy
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
non staining, scratch resistant, food safe and warm to the touch.
All of Martha's floating tables sit
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Resin
Baker Floating Orange Dual Sided Two-Drawer Cocktail Table
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Bronx, NY
Baker floating dual sided coffee or side table, two-drawer hope chest.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Studio Sturdy Floating Round Table – White Marble
Soft Grey Marble Resin
By Martha Sturdy
Located in Vancouver, CA
only the highest grade and quality of materials.
The Studio Sturdy Floating Round Table features a
Category
2010s Canadian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Florence Knoll Solid Steel and Walnut “Floating Top” Coffee or Side Table, 1950s
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Berkeley, CA
Spectacular solid walnut floating top coffee/side table with a solid chrome base manufactured by
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Steel
Floating Ludlow Custom Tufted Bench or Coffee Table
By Las Venus
Located in New York, NY
Floating Ludlow custom tufted bench or coffee table. It is a versatile piece; broad enough to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Velvet
$4,250 / item
Karl Springer LTD, Lacquered Goatskin Pedestal Base Low Table, USA
By Todd Merrill
Located in New York, NY
on a square bronze base creating floating effect. This beautiful coffee table is a tribute to Karl
Category
2010s American Tables
Materials
Bronze
Midcentury Teak Coffee Table Floating Glass Danish Pearsall Style
Located in Lábatlan, HU
Midcentury floating coffee table.
Made with a solid Afrormosia (African teak) base
and 1/2 inch
Category
Vintage 1940s British Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Rosewood Floating Coffee Table by Illum Wikkelsø for Mikael Laursen Denmark 1960
By Michael Laursen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rosewood floating coffee table by Illum Wikkelsø for Mikael Laursen, Denmark, 1960s. Nice
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Milo Baughman Attr Burlwood
Chrome Floating Coffee Table Vintage Mid Century
By Milo Baughman
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Strikingly sophisticated, this Milo Baughman Attributed burl wood and chrome floating coffee table
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Floating Mid-Century Modern Macassar Ebony Coffee Table
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Stunning "floating" coffee table in piano gloss lacquered Macassar ebony.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ebony, Macassar
Postmodern Grasscloth Floating Coffee Table
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Sophisticated and modern, this coffee table is created with an intricately woven grasscloth
Category
Late 20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Grasscloth
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Floating Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of floating coffee tables is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct floating coffee tables — often made from wood, metal and glass — can elevate any home. There are 354 antique and vintage floating coffee tables for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 60 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of floating coffee tables available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Floating coffee tables made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made floating coffee tables over the years, but those made by Andrianna Shamaris, Jens Risom and Milo Baughman are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Floating Coffee Tables?
Prices for floating coffee tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, floating coffee tables begin at $10 and can go as high as $588,050, while the average can fetch as much as $3,336.
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 Floating Coffee Tables
- What is a floating table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A floating table is a type of table that looks like blocks of wood designed so that they appear to float. When touched the wood moves, reinforcing the wondrous effect of the table.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022How the impossible floating table works relies on tension. Artisans carefully craft the table using laws of physics. When the top is in precisely the right position, tension forces keep it balanced, so it appears to hover in midair. Shop a variety of 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.
- 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 ExpertMay 22, 2019
The difference between a sofa table and a coffee table is that a sofa table is always behind the sofa and a coffee table is in front of it. Additionally, a sofa table is the same height as the sofa and a coffee table is much shorter.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.
The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.
Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa, and its depth will match the seating. These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables, but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.
Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between a center table and a coffee table is usually size. Center tables tend to be larger-sized accent tables placed in the center of seating areas. On the other hand, coffee tables are smaller tables usually positioned in front of sofas and loveseats. On 1stDibs, find a variety of center tables and coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a coffee table and a console table is in the design. A coffee table is a low table that comes in many shapes, such as surfaces that are rectangles, squares, ovals or circles. Console tables are taller and usually have elongated shapes, such as ovals, rectangles or semicircles. Placement is another differentiator between the two types of tables. Coffee tables usually go in front of sofas and loveseats, while console tables may be placed behind a sofa or loveseat or along a wall. Find a large collection of coffee tables and console tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 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 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.
- 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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