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Parquet Floating Square Cocktail/Coffee Table with a Plinth Base Mid Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Refinished coffee table with oak parquet in a coffee colored stain on a recessed black plinth base
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail T...
Materials
Oak
Arne Hovmand-Olsen Floating-Top Surfboard Teak Coffee Table for Mogens Kold
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Arne Hovmand-Olsen floating-top surfboard teak coffee table for Mogens Kold.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Parquet Floating Square Cocktail/Coffee Table with a Plinth Base Mid Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Refinished coffee table with oak parquet on a recessed black plinth base that gives the impression
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail T...
Materials
Oak
1960s Danish Teak Rectangular Floating Coffee Side Table by Trioh Mobler Denmark
By Trioh
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A well looked after 1960s Danish teak floating coffee / side table Branded “Trioh made in Denmark
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
1960s Danish Modern Teak Floating-Top Coffee Table by Arne Hovmand Olsen
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Sacramento, CA
1960s Arne Hovmand Olsen Danish Modern teak floating-top coffee table. This piece features a
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Vintage Mid Century Danish Teak Round Coffee Table with Floating Pedestal Base
Located in Chicago, IL
43” x 43” x 18.25”H
Oversized Danish teak round coffee table
•inlaid contrasting teak top
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Italian Red Lacquered Shaped Split Bamboo Reed Floating Glass Top Coffee Table
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This Italian Mid-Century Modern red lacquered coffee table features a glass top floating 0.5 inches
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Glass, Lacquer
Paul Laszlo Floating Travertine Stone Top Coffee Table for Brown Saltman
By Brown Saltman, Paul Laszlo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Floating Walnut
Smoke Glass Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Smoked Glass, Walnut
Leon Rosen
Floating
Glass Coffee Table with Brass Fitting for Pace Collection
By Pace Collection, Leon Rosen
Located in Astoria, NY
A large rectangular vintage coffee and cocktail table, produced, circa 1970s by Leon Rosen for the
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Danish Lane
Esteem
Caned Floating Top Coffee Table 98301
By Lane Furniture
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a Danish Modern-inspired modern coffee table by Lane Furniture's 'Esteem' line. This
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Large Heavy Solid Teak Slab Floating Top Coffee Table on Lucite Legs
By George Nakashima
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Organic Mid-Century Modern shape 2" thick teak slab coffee table. Nakashima influence.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cock...
Materials
Lucite, Teak
Square Clear Floating Lucite and Red and White Marble Italian Coffee Table
By Karl Springer, Willy Rizzo
Located in Houston, TX
A red toned Italian marble with beautiful white veining functions as a base for a floating clear
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Mid-Century Modern Large Floating Top Coffee Table on Greek Key Chrome Legs
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This large midcentury coffee table features a square turbular chrome frame and Greek key legs
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Coffee Table by Silvio Cavatorta with Floating Wood Top and Brass Feet
By Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this circa 1960 oval coffee table is attributed to designer Silvio Cavatorta. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Gorgeous art deco style floating burl wood coffee table with a plinthe base
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous art deco style floating burl wood coffee table with a plinthe base. The wood pattern in
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1990s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Rosewood Floating Top Coffee Table by Grete Jalk for France
Søn Denmar
By Grete Jalk
Located in Emeryville, CA
This rare and elegant rosewood coffee table with a floating tabletop (model 622/40) was designed by
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Sarreid Brass Cube Coffee Table Floating on Plinth Base Manner of Milo Baughman
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Southampton, NJ
A rare coffee table form by Sarreid. Wrapped in brass having copper rivets throughout over a plinth
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Copper
Monumental "Floating" Calacatta Marble Low Table
Located in Astoria, NY
Large "Floating" Calacatta marble low table with rounded corners and polished top, the sides with
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Cityscape Floating Cocktail Table by Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Wilton, CT
table as well as a decorative sculpture in a room.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Fine Danish Teak Table w/ Strapped Floating Shelf
Located in Miami, FL
SOLD FEB 2010 Warm figured teak and a floating shelf highlight this Danish coffee table or side
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Reclaimed Elm Cocktail Table on Floating Steel Base
By Brendan Bass
Located in Dallas, TX
Reclaimed elm cocktail table on floating steel base.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Walnut Column and Floating Walnut Top Cocktail Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural Walnut & Black Laminate Cocktail Table.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut, Laminate
Italian Coffee Table
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
scale and floating shelf for magazines or coffee table books. Matching pair of end tables available.
Category
20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
$2,800
Teak Coffee Table
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Teak coffee table with floating cantilevered top and cylinder center with black laminate - for
Category
20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak, Laminate
$2,800
African Table with Custom Floating Glass Top by Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Authentic hand-carved African table with custom floating glass top on bronze fittings designed by
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
1960s Floating
Butcher Block
Cocktail / Side Table by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A sharp, minimalist cocktail table designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin with a butcher block
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Ebonized Mahogany Coffee Table
Located in North Miami, FL
Midcentury American ebonized coffee table with floating glass top shelf, brass detail
Category
20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Vintage Travertine Coffee Table
Located in Raleigh, NC
A vintage travertine coffee table with floating top on steel supports.
minor blemishes to the top.
Category
Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Steel
French Sputnik Coffee Table
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
French chrome coffee table with floating glass top, the body made of six chrome globes orbiting in
Category
20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Giovanni Ausenda Coffee Table
By Ny Form, Giovanni Ausenda
Located in Napa, CA
Floating "Shillings" coffee table with ceramic mirror top and black laminated pedestal base. The
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
One-of-a-Kind Waterfall Table w/ Floating Marble Top
Located in North Miami, FL
Unique table with 3 inch marble slab with irregular cut sits over an iron waterfall table with cut
Category
20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Iron
Spectacular 1970
s Floating Rectangular Resin Cocktail Table by Arthur Elrod
By Arthur Elrod
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spectacular 1970's Floating Rectangular Resin Cocktail Table by Arthur Elrod.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Jens Risom Lounge Table with "Floating" Top in Rosewood, 1960s, Denmark
By Jens Risom
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Jens Risom lounge table with floating top of rosewood. Frame of solid rosewood.
Made by
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
French Chrome Sputnik Coffee Table
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
French chrome coffee table with floating glass top. Base is made of six chrome globes orbiting in
Category
20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Vintage Brass Coffee Table, 1970s
By belgochrom
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage brass 'floating top' coffee table by Belgochrom.
Clear glass top.
Beautiful timeless
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Italian Coffee Table, 1950s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Rare midcentury lacquered wooden floating top coffee table.
The glass top slides into the
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Lacquer
Andrianna Shamaris Amorphous Charred Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive reclaimed six inch slab mango root coffee table, floating on minimalist cone legs
Category
2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Rare Atomic Style Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Atomic/Space Age style coffee table with floating shelf. Great red and black color contrast
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Harvey Probber Terrazzo Coffee Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Striking floating Terrazzo disc coffee table on sculptural walnut frame attributed to designer
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Terracotta, Walnut
France
Sons Danish Coffee Table
By Finn Juhl
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A teak wood coffee table with floating top and beveled edge sitting on conical legs, a design that
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Andrianna Shamaris Charred Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive single mango root coffee table floating on a small platform. A slight graduation from
Category
2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
$8,900 / item
1950
s Italian Marble Coffee Table
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Floating Italian marble coffee table - Italy, 1950's
Two tiers of white Carrara marble floating on
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Heavy Gilded Iron Cocktail/Coffee Table
Located in North Miami, FL
Architectural Iron work with floating glass top. Gilded coffee table. Base dimensions are 32"Wx32
Category
Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Andrianna Shamaris Amorphous Charred Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive reclaimed seven inch slab mango root coffee table, floating on minimalist cone legs
Category
2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Amorphous Charred Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive reclaimed eight inch slab mango root coffee table, floating ten inches off the floor on
Category
2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Amorphous Charred Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful reclaimed eight inch slab mango root coffee table, floating off the floor on minimalist
Category
2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Charred Amorphous Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive reclaimed single root mango wood coffee table, floating three inches off the floor on
Category
2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
$9,500 / item
Andrianna Shamaris Minimalist Charred Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive reclaimed ten inch slab mango root coffee table, floating six inches off the floor on
Category
2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Amorphous Charred Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive 7” slab reclaimed mango root coffee table, floating 11″ off the floor on minimalist cone
Category
2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Amorphous Charred Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive 8" slab reclaimed mango root coffee table, floating 10" off the floor on minimalist cone
Category
2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Amorphous Charred Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive 7" slab reclaimed mango root coffee table, floating 11" off the floor on minimalist cone
Category
2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Amorphous Charred Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive hand carved reclaimed mango root coffee table floating 7" off the floor. A slight
Category
2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Amorphous Charred Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Hand carved reclaimed mango root coffee table floating 6" off the floor. A slight graduation from
Category
2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Amorphous Charred Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive reclaimed teak wood coffee table floating 10" off the floor. A slight graduation from
Category
2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Amorphous Charred Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive hand carved reclaimed mango root coffee table floating 4" off the floor on cylinder legs
Category
2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Maison Jansen 1970s Brass Coffee Table
Located in Weesp, NL
Elegant and stylish two-tier brass coffee table with floating top.
Designed in the 1970s by
Category
Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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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 ExpertApril 5, 2022While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
The difference between a sofa table and a coffee table is that a sofa table is always behind the sofa and a coffee table is in front of it. Additionally, a sofa table is the same height as the sofa and a coffee table is much shorter.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.
The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.
Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa, and its depth will match the seating. These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables, but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.
Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between a center table and a coffee table is usually size. Center tables tend to be larger-sized accent tables placed in the center of seating areas. On the other hand, coffee tables are smaller tables usually positioned in front of sofas and loveseats. On 1stDibs, find a variety of center tables and coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a coffee table and a console table is in the design. A coffee table is a low table that comes in many shapes, such as surfaces that are rectangles, squares, ovals or circles. Console tables are taller and usually have elongated shapes, such as ovals, rectangles or semicircles. Placement is another differentiator between the two types of tables. Coffee tables usually go in front of sofas and loveseats, while console tables may be placed behind a sofa or loveseat or along a wall. Find a large collection of coffee tables and console tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- 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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