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Jens Risoms Floating Top Walnut Coffee Table
By Jens Risom
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Heavy, sturdy, long and low with a Cabin-Modern sensibility. Retains circular R Label.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Jens Risom Floating Walnut and Tile Coffee Table
By Grete Jalk, Jens Risom
Located in Hudson, NY
Stunning floating walnut table sturdily built on top of elegant stilt styled legs. Simple yet
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
Floating Glass and Walnut Rectangular Coffee Table, 1960s
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
An early version in walnut of the now iconic chrome and steel coffee table by Paul Evans. Thick 3/4
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Large Chrome Square Floating Thick Glass Top Coffee Table
By Pace Collection
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern studio made finely welded all stainless steel base elevated glass top coffee
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Midcentury Floating-Top Surfboard Coffee Table with Travertine Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern coffee table designed and manufactured in the United States, circa
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Expertly Restored - California Modern Sculpted Floating-Top Coffee Table
By ACE-HI
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
Walnut
Floating Top Coffee Table by John Keal for Brown Saltman
By John Keal
Located in Stamford, CT
A beautiful mahogany coffee table by John Keal for Brown Saltman with "floating top".
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Paul Laszlo Floating Marble Top Coffee Table for Brown Saltman
By Brown Saltman, Paul Laszlo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful model 145 modern coffee table designed by Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman in the United
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Jens Risom Floating Walnut Coffee Table, Model T621, Cocktail Table or Bench
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Decatur, GA
Jens Risom coffee table bench in American black walnut
Model T621 - designed in 1955
Iconic
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Restored Six-Pole Rattan Coffee Table with Floating Glass Top
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Made circa 1940, this six-pole rattan coffee table has an unusual stacked rattan round base. The
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Restored Four Pole Rattan Coffee Table with Floating Glass Top
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Made circa 1940, this four-pole rattan coffee table has an unusual stacked rattan round base. The
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan
Danish Modern Round Teak Coffee Table with Floating Rattan Shelf
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Danish modern round coffee table designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen. Made from solid
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Floating Brazilian Rosewood Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Brazilian Rosewood Coffee Table, 1960s
Featuring a finely crafted
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lucite, Rosewood
John Keal "Outrigger" Floating Top Coffee Table for Brown Saltman
By John Keal
Located in Van Nuys, CA
an almost floating look, are done in bleached mahogany. This piece has been fully restored and is in
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Restored Six-Pole Rattan Coffee Table W/ Floating Glass Top
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired Mid-century six-pole rattan coffee table has with
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
French Travertine Minimalist Low Coffee Table with Floating Cube, circa 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
travertine marble low square coffee table with a floating cube in the center that is elevated by a piece of
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
1960s Arturo Pani Gorgeous Coffee Table Floating Black Stone Sculptural Bronze
By Arturo Pani
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Coffee table
Mexico 1960s elegant drama-coffee table with sculpturally pronounced bronze legs
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Bronze
Sven Ellekaer Danish Teak Reverse Trefoil Floating Glass Top Coffee Table
By Sven Ellekaer
Located in Chicago, IL
Sven Ellekaer teakwood reverse trefoil and round glass coffee table. A fine example of refined
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Teak
Midcentury Oak and Slate Floating Square Coffee Table by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Las Vegas, NV
topped in black slate floating on a plinth base. Designed by the infamous Milo Baughman.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Slate
1970s Square Coffee Table Floating Marble on Chrome Block Legs Pace Collection
By Milo Baughman, Pace Collection
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Coffee table
Sensational Modern square coffee table thin floating stone tabletop on chrome block
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Chrome
Restored Six-Pole Rattan Stacked Base Coffee Table with Floating Glass Top
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Made circa 1940, this six-pole rattan coffee table has an unusual stacked rattan round base. The
Category
Vintage 1940s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan
Sarreid Brass Coffee Table Floating on Plinth Base Manner of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare coffee table form by Sarreid. Wrapped in brass with a plinth base. Patinated at this time
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Modern Floating Top Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique walnut coffee table with bottom shelf. Features a round edge shape and fun sculpted legs
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Floating Low Coffee Table by Guy Lefevre For Ligne Roset on Stainless Base
By Ligne Roset
Located in Chicago, IL
French laminate coffee table by Guy Lefevre for Ligne Roset, circa 1960.
Brown, black and copper
Category
Vintage 1960s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Floating Milo Baughman Burl Wood Coffee Table on Castors with Large Drawer / End
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Milo Baughman burl wood coffee table on castors with large drawer.
This item does need to be
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Floating Fiberglass Table by Warren Platner
By Warren Platner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1970s Space Age fiberglass table on clear acrylic base attributed to Warren Platner. This groovy
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Stylish American Walnut Floating Surfboard Cocktail Table
Located in Hanover, MA
Late 1950's blunt edge floating surfboard shaped cocktail table by Mersman with stylishly angular
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Michael Taylor Baker New World Collection Floating Top Coffee
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture New World floating top cocktail table. Restored black lacquer
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Uber-Modern 1950
s French Cocktail Table w/Floating Step
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Clean, uncluttered lines give this fine coffee table a current timeless appearance. Unique in style
Category
Vintage 1950s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Petrified Wood Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous, rare grey and white 2″ thick slab petrified wood coffee table. Floating on espresso
Category
Antique Early 1600s Indonesian Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Petrified Wood, Teak
$10,800
Mid Century Italian Modern Floating Travertine Marble Free Form Cocktail Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning floating cocktail custom designed in the 1980's by an Architect. It consists of a
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Mid Century Walnut and Cane Floating Round Cocktail Table by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Influenced by his college years with classmate Hans Wegner, Jens Risom infused his designs with scandinavian sensibilities. Constructed with walnut and having a slower shelf in cane,...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cane, Walnut
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
Andrianna Shamaris Amorphous Charred Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive hand carved reclaimed mango root coffee table floating off the floor on cylinder legs. A
Category
2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Peter Ghyczy Glass and Brass Coffee Table
By Ghyczy, Peter Ghyczy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Double tiered brass and floating glass coffee table. Peter Ghyczy studied architecture with an
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Paul Laszlo Coffee Table for Brown Saltman
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Round coffee table with floating top and pie-shaped patterning in mahogany with elegantly curved
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Andrianna Shamaris Cerused Teak Wood Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive three inch thick reclaimed teak wood single slab coffee table. Floating on mid century
Category
2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Maison Jansen Coffee Table by Guy Lefevre
By Maison Jansen
Located in Weesp, NL
Two-tier brass coffee table with floating top designed in the 1970s by Guy Lefevre for Maison
Category
Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Maison Jansen Coffee Table by Guy Lefevre
By Maison Jansen
Located in Weesp, NL
Two-tier brass coffee table with floating top designed in the 1970s by Guy Lefevre for Maison
Category
Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Andrianna Shamaris Mid Century Style Round 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
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris St. Barts Bleached Teak Wood Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful erosion teak wood coffee table floating on a steel base. Carved from a single root, 10
Category
2010s Indonesian Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Brass and Glass Coffee or Cocktail Table by Pace Collection
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Brass with floating glass coffee or cocktail table by Pace Collection.
3/4 inch glass.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Large Parchment Coffee Table in the Style of Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A large parchment coffee table floating over a stainless steel base, in the manner of Karl Springer
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Peter Ghyczy T24D Brass and Glass Single Tier Coffee Table
By Peter Ghyczy, Ghyczy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single tiered brass and glass coffee table with oriental influence. 'Floating Glass' frame less
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Jens Risom Coffee Table with Ceramic Tile Inlay
By Jens Risom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Jens Risom floating top coffee table in walnut with colorful ceramic tile inserts makes an
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
Andrianna Shamaris Mid Century Style Teak Wood 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
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
1970s Brass Coffee Table by Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen
By Guy Lefevre
Located in Weesp, NL
Two-tier coffee table with floating top designed in the 1970s by Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen
Category
Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Willy Rizzo Att. Lacquered, Smoked Glass Coffee Table, Italy, circa 1970
By Willy Rizzo, Sabot
Located in New York, NY
A Willy Rizzo Att. floating square coffee table in burl wood and lacquer with chrome trim with
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Sophisticated Round Maison Jansen Style Brass Coffee Table with Black Marble Top
By Maison Jansen
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very elegant round Maison Jansen neoclassical style coffee table with floating black marble top
Category
Vintage 1950s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Swivel Brass
Black Glass Cocktail Table by Design Institute of America
By Design Institute America
Located in Southampton, NJ
Elegant reverse black painted glass and brass cocktail or coffee table with floating upholstered
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Black Glass and Brass Teardrop Swivel Cocktail Table by DIA, Signed
By Design Institute America
Located in New York, NY
Elegant reverse black painted glass and polished brass cocktail or coffee table floating on a black
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Pair of Golden Oak Floating Shelf Glass Top Side Coffee Tables
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of modernist Danish Mid-Century Modern style teak matching finish oak side end tables.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Glass, Oak
Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen, Paris, 1960s
By Guy Lefevre
Located in Weesp, NL
Two-tier brass coffee table with floating top designed in the 1970s by Guy Lefevre for Maison
Category
Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Milo Baughman Burled Curve Circle Sofa and Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
plinth base to give a floating appearance like the coffee table. A work of art from the 1970s in the burl
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Two-Tier
Floating
Table attributed to Saporiti
Located in London, London
Two-Tier 'Floating' Table attributed to Saporiti, Italy, c1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Paul Laszlo Coffee Table
By Paul Laszlo
Located in New York, NY
Coffee table with floating round top and pie-shaped patterning in bleached mahogany, and four
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
$2,600
Vintage Floating Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning piece of geometric design. Floating coffee table with partial glass top on mauve laminate
Category
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Laminate
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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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