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Mid-Century Modern Danish Style Long Freeform Teak Round Base Coffee Table 1960s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a stunning, long coffee table, with a free-form teak design and round
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Freeform Cypress Tree Trunk Cocktail Table
By George Nakashima
Located in Southampton, NJ
southern swamp with a glass top. This table will tie the room together beautifully.
Trunk Diameter is
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cypress, Glass
Leather Freeform 1960s Cocktail Table After Paul Frankl
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Freeform cocktail table after Paul Frankl, circa mid-1960s. This example features newly ebonized
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather
Rare Set of Hand Painted Karl Springer Freeform Tables
By Lynn Shelton , Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
This complete set of custom freeform tables by Karl Springer were hand painted by the artist Lynn
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Cypress Coffee Table
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous Cypress Slab Coffee Table. Beautiful freeform piece of cypress with original bark outer
Category
20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
$1,800
Post Modern Solid Maple Freeform Occasional Table Signed by David Frisk
Located in San Diego, CA
California design 1980's handcrafted cocktail table by David Frisk.
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Late 20th Century North American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Maple
Post Modern Solid Maple Freeform Occasional Table Signed by David Frisk
Located in San Diego, CA
California design 1980's handcrafted cocktail table by David Frisk.
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Late 20th Century North American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Maple
Italian 1950s Freeform Cocktail Table with Bird´s Eye Maple Top
Located in Vienna, AT
Three legged elegant Italian Mid-Century cocktail table with lacquered metal and brass legs and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Metal
Walnut Amoeba Coffee Table
By Jerry Nance
Located in New Hampton, NY
Freeform Walnut coffee table based on the style of historical pieces of the 20th century. This
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20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Redwood Burl Coffee Table
Located in Raleigh, NC
An outstanding freeform redwood coffee table that shows striking grain and minimalist design. The
Category
Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Free Form Solid Elm Coffee Table
Located in PARIS, FR
Solid elm coffee table in freeform style from the 1980s. Very good condition.
LP337
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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
Vintage Italian Pink Marble Coffee Table
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Italian pink marble coffee table
Freeform marble top standing on four conical brass legs
Few
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Large Ceramic Coffee Table, France, 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
Large ceramic coffee table, freeform. Ceramic tiles in the taste of Roger Capron and Vallauris
Category
Vintage 1960s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic
Organic Wood Slab Coffee Table with Industrial Iron Base
Located in Miami, FL
Offered for sale is an organic freeform wood slab coffee table supported by an Industrial iron base
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktai...
Materials
Iron
Paul Frankl, Organic Coffee Table, Cork, Mahogany, Johnson Furniture, 1950s
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in High Point, NC
An organic or biomorphic or freeform coffee or cocktail table. Designed by Paul Frankl. Produced by
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Cork
Paul Frankl, Organic Coffee Table, Cork, Mahogany, Johnson Furniture, 1950s
By Paul Frankl
Located in High Point, NC
An organic or biomorphic or freeform coffee or cocktail table. Designed by Paul Frankl. Produced by
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Cork
Paul Frankl, Organic Coffee Table, Cork, Mahogany, Johnson Furniture, 1950s
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in High Point, NC
An organic or biomorphic or freeform coffee or cocktail table. Designed by Paul Frankl. Produced by
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Cork
Philip
Kelvin LaVerne, Coffee / Cocktail Table, Brass, Pewter, Wood 1960s
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in High Point, NC
A studio-produced freeform coffee / cocktail table by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne. Produced in acid
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Pewter
1970s Large Italian Biomorphic Rattan Pencil Reed
Brass Coffee Cocktail Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Amazing monumental biomorphic freeform shape coffee cocktail table. Pencil reed rattan with brass
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Walnut Comma Form Cocktail Table
Located in Danville, CA
Figured Walnut Comma Form Coffee Table with Freeform Glass Top.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Midcentury Freeform Teak Root Side Accent Coffee Table Slab Stump Stool
Located in Dayton, OH
"Vintage / midcentury Freeform solid Teak root side table / coffee table / or stool.
From the
Category
Mid-20th Century Rustic End Tables
Materials
Teak
Huge Curved Rosewood Studio Coffee or Sofa Table in L Shape Freeform
Located in Berlin, DE
Absolute stunning coffee table with the most beautiful rosewood grain ever.
The black painted
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Wood
Mexican Asymmetrical Organic Freeform Coffee Table Mid-Century Modern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mexican asymmetrical organic freeform coffee table Mid-Century Modern.
Category
20th Century Mexican Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
American Designer, Freeform Coffee Table, Walnut, United States, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A freeform coffee table in walnut. designed and produced in the United States, c. 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Freeform Coffee Table by Adrian Pearsall, circa 1950s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Westport, CT
A freeform coffee table designed by Adrian Pearsall, circa 1950s.
Sculptural walnut bases fully
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Freeform Coffee Table, Model 1759 by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, circa 1950s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Westport, CT
Iconic sculpted freeform coffee table designed by Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. Fully restored
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Organic Freeform Coffee Table in Solid Elm, France, 1970s
By Jean Royère, Pierre Chapo
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare freeform coffee table was produced in France in the 1970s. The organically shaped top and
Category
Vintage 1970s French Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Elm
Sculptural Freeform Coffee Table in the Manner of Isamu Noguchi, 1970s
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Coronado, CA
A stunning, sculptural, freeform coffee table with articulating, solid mahogany bases and original
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
European Freeform Coffee table in Travertine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Coffee table, travertine, Europe, 1970s.
Stunning coffee table with a clover shaped table top
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Freeform Coffee Table by Stan Usel
By Stan Usel 1
Located in Brussels, BE
Created to measure by Stan Usel, this coffee table in mosaic stainless steel and agate gemstone. Do
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2010s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Agate, Stainless Steel
Freeform Suar Wood Coffee Table, Indonesia, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Indonesian freeform coffee table made from Suar wood that has been charred to give an ebonized
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Large Mid-Century Modern Danish Freeform Coffee Table
Located in Stamford, CT
A midcentury Danish coffee table. Free-form design in teak. By repute purchased from Cristina
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Freeform Atomic Age Classic Biomorphic Coffee Table
By Paul Frankl
Located in San Diego, CA
A Klassik midcentury freeform coffee table, in a cream laminate top with black lacquer legs, circa
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate, Wood
Karl Springer "Freeform" Coffee Table in Lacquered Goatskin, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Karl Springer biomorphic freeform table, crafted in the 1980s, showcases Springer's mastery in
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Goatskin, Wood
Modern Bronze Organic / Freeform Coffee Table, Cocktail Reflective, Contemporary
Located in Manhasset, NY
Modern Bronze Styled Free Form Coffee or Cocktail Table, Italian
A bronze styled free form shaped
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Sheet Metal
Vintage Freeform Coffee Table by T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in San Antonio, TX
This beautiful piece by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Furniture Co. has been fully restored to original condition. Model 1759. Birch wood top. Brass legs.
circa 1950s. USA.
Di...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Jean Claude Dresse Freeform Coffee Table in White Resin, Brass and Agate
By Jean Claude Dresse
Located in Waalwijk, NL
coffee table by Belgium designer Jean Claude Dresse. The freeform tabletop shows a dynamic play of lines
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Agate, Metal
Mid Century Amoeba Freeform Coffee Table by James Philip Co. Inc. circa 1960
By James Philip Co.
Located in New York, NY
Incredible two tier Freeform midcentury coffee table by James Philip Co. Inc., circa 1960. The
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cane, Glass, Walnut
Classic Noguchi Coffee Table
By Isamu Noguchi, Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
of a Classic, the Noguchi freeform coffee table, this example is in very good original condition
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Birch
Freeform Burled Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic looking cross cut and polished, burled, tropical hardwood slab, 3 1/2″ thick, with hand forged iron mariposa inlays atop hand forged, textured iron legs with bronze tips.
Category
20th Century American International Style Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Large Freeform Driftwood Coffee Table
Located in Danville, CA
Beautifully weathered Driftwood Cocktail Table with Freeform Glass Top. The base has been bleached
Category
Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Glass
Scandinavian Freeform Teak Coffee Table
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Side table, beech, teak, Scandinavia, 1950s
This bent table is executed with circular tapered
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak, Beech
American Freeform Organic Wood Coffee Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
American freeform organic wood coffee table with square legs.
Category
Late 20th Century North American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Freeform Walnut Bench or Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, coffee table. Beautiful graining on wood.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Rustic Freeform Tree Slab Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning vintage live edge coffee table features a rough hewn slab top with petrified wood
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Petrified Wood, Wood
Large Freeform Teak Wood Coffee Table, Indonesia, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Indonesian large freeform organic shape coffee table is made of teak.
The top has a smoothed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Freeform 3 Legged Bronze and Glass Coffee Table
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Spectacular, 3 legged oil rubbed bronze and glass coffee table. Table is a real design materpiece
Category
Late 20th Century Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Freeform Amoeba Plate Glass Coffee Table with Glass Base
By Pittsburg Plate Glass
Located in New York, NY
Impressive thick plate glass top coffee table of large scale. Kidney shape beveled glass to rests
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Postmodern Sculptural Freeform Verdigris Square Wrought Iron Glass Coffee Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage wrought iron and beveled glass coffee table featuring square form with a sculptural
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Rougier Freeform Leather, Gold Leaf and Lacquer Postmodern Coffee Table
By Roger Rougier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This amazingly shaped coffee table in gold leaf, leather, and smooth black lacquer will be an
Category
Late 20th Century North American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Gold Leaf
French Midcentury Wooden Coffee Sofa Table in a Brutalist Freeform Style, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare dark stained midcentury wooden Brutalist coffee table produced in France by anonymous designer
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
Large Vintage Mid-Century Modern Driftwood Freeform Live Edge Coffee Table Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large vintage Mid-Century Modern driftwood freeform live edge coffee table base. Item features
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Driftwood
Freeform Teak Coffee Table with Hand Forged Iron Tripod Base and Table Top Tray
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
" thick. Custom iron and bronze floating tray affixed to table top. Unusual freeform modern table
Category
20th Century International Style Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Mosaic Tile Coffee or Cocktail Table with Freeform Top and Tapering Brass Legs
Located in Chicago, IL
This freeform coffee or cocktail table has a mosaic tile top in shades of brown and black with
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
American Midcentury Rustic Freeform Petite Cocktail Table
By George Nakashima
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful freeform handmade small cocktail table, circa 1960s solid and sturdy freshly refinished
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings FreeForm "1759" Cocktail Table for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Lynn, MA
Rare T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings designed FreeForm "1759" Cocktail Table for Widdicomb. Great and
Category
20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Italian Postmodern Murano Freeform Glass Cocktail Table Roche Bobois
By Murano 5
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This table is truly a work of art with Murano glass legs designed by Maurice Barilone for Roche
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
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Freeform Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the freeform coffee table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and glass, every freeform coffee table was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a freeform coffee table, we have 97 options in-stock, while there are 5 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer freeform coffee table, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right freeform coffee table, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one freeform coffee table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Karl Springer, Charlotte Perriand and Svante Skogh produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Freeform Coffee Table?
The average selling price for a freeform coffee table at 1stDibs is $4,166, while they’re typically $775 on the low end and $120,000 for the highest priced.
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 Freeform Coffee Table
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To stack books on a coffee table, place the largest one on the bottom with the spine facing the focal piece of furniture, usually the sofa. Then, add the next largest, lining up the inner edges so that the spines create a stepped effect. Continue adding books to complete the stack and top it off with a decorative object if you wish. Shop a variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To date a Lane coffee table, look for the serial number on the underside of the piece. On most Lane coffee tables, reading the number from right to left will tell you the date that the table was manufactured. For example, a serial number that says 852140 would have been produced on April 12, 1958. Founded in Virginia in the early 20th century, Lane is largely known for its cedar chests and innovative mid-century modern designs. Find a variety of Lane coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A tall coffee table is usually called exactly that — a tall coffee table. Coffee tables, also referred to as cocktail tables, are generally designed to sit at or below the sofa's seat height. These tables may come in a range of sizes, but they are often between 16 and 18 inches high and are designed in a variety of lengths and widths. They’re meant to provide a practical table-top surface that complements your living room layout. (A tall version might also be suitable for use as a dining table.) Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tall coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024The best height for a coffee table is around 1 to 2 inches lower than the seat height of the adjacent sofa. Most sofas feature seat heights of around 17 or 18 inches. As a result, the most common height for coffee tables is 15 to 17 inches. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The best coffee table for a sectional can be a round coffee table, particularly with respect to U-shaped sectionals. The circular design creates a sense of balance in small spaces and renders it easy for guests to move to and fro, especially when surrounded by chairs. Find a collection of antique and vintage coffee tables on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024The average height of a coffee table is around 16 to 18 inches. Designers typically choose this height to create a balance between coffee tables and sofas. The average seat height of sofas is 17 to 18 inches, and experts typically recommend that coffee tables be no more than 1 inch shorter than sofa-seat height. Explore a diverse assortment 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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Used Wolf Forms
Used Wooden Wine Crates
Vallauris Coffee Set
Venetian Glass Fruit
Venini Fish
Venus Crouching
Vernon Wood