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Hollywood Regency Lucite and Gilt Glazed Two Tier Square Cocktail Table 1970s
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Elegant Hollywood Regency, Maison Charles Style Lucite & Gilt Glazed Two Tier Square Cocktail Table
Category
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
20th Century Belgian Bonsai Tree Coffee Table, Willy Daro, c.1970
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
base in black metal with gilt flowers, This iconic coffee table is a real conversation piece. This
Category
20th Century Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Pearl White Tile Mosaic
Antique Gilt Base Cocktail Table
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and sophisticated Mid-Century Modern cocktail table was realized in France, circa
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic
French Louis XV Black and Gilt Lacquered Coromandel Tray Table, 18th Century
Located in Montreal, Quebec
A Louis XV black and gilt Japanned occasional table, mid-18th century, with later restorations to
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
1950s Mid Century Modern Faux Bamboo GiltMetal Coffee/Coctail Table Smoked Glass
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1950's Mid Century Modern Faux Bamboo Gilt Metal Coffee Table with Smoked Glass top. Very lovely
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
$1,256 Sale Price
20% Off
Bronze Dolphin Feet Green Marble Top Side Coffee Cocktail Table, 1980s Belgium
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Offered is a 1980s Cocktail Coffee Table gilt bronze Koi or Dolphin Base Organic Design green
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Vintage 1980s Belgian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Slate, Marble, Bronze
French Faux Tortoise Shell Lacquer
Brass Coffee Table J.C. Mahey C.1970
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in London, GB
Mahey for Maison Romeo C.1970
A lacquered coffee table, with gilt edges, raised on a black rectangular
Category
Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Mcguire Sheaf of Wheat Bamboo Round Side End Coffee Tables a Pair 1970s
By John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
large coffee table gilt painted sheaf of bamboo wheat side, end, occasional tables round pedestals
Category
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Reed
Mid Century Glass Turtle Top with a French Gilt Iron Base
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant glass turtle top with gilt iron cocktail table. In excellent vintage condition
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Gilt Bronze Mounted Table D
appoint in Marquetry in the Style of François Linke
By François Linke
Located in BARSAC, FR
Very elegant Louis XV style table d'appoint in rosewood and mahogany marquetry in reserves, very
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Kingwood, Rosewood
Hollywood Regency Carved Fluted Wood Gilt Base with Marble Top Spain
Italy
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Mid century Hollywood regency European marble-top table. Wood base which is gilt was carved in
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble
Chinoserie Lacquered Cocktail Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Chinoiserie style lacquered cocktail table resting upon four legs with curved feet having pierced
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Extraordinary Bone Inlaid Cocktail Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Hollywood Regency Era low Cocktail Table with gilt edged Ming Dynasty form. The table top has a
Category
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bone, Glass, Wood
Regency Aubergine Lacquer Tray Table
Located in New York, NY
The rectangular tray with scalloped edges and deep bordered decorated in gilt with clumps of
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Antique 1830s English Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Elegant Julia Gray Campaign Style Cocktail Table
By Julia Gray
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fine gilt metal cocktail table with 3/4" thick glass top with rounded corners and brass rosette
Category
20th Century Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Chinoiserie Papier Mache Tray Table (Tray on Stand) from England
Located in Austin, TX
A beautiful English tray table or tray on stand from the Aesthetic Movement Period, featuring a
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Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Paper
Unusual Modern Handcrafted Geode Drinks Table
By Hastening Designs
Located in Middleburg, VA
Modern Handcrafted Geode Drinks Table. Large oval quartzite top with gilt steel base. Blue / gray
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Coffee and Cocktail ...
Materials
Quartz, Stainless Steel
Unusual Modern Handcrafted Geode Drinks Table
By Hastening Designs
Located in Middleburg, VA
An eye-catching handcrafted geode drinks table custom-made by Hastening Designs. This sculptural
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Quartz, Stainless Steel
A very fine 19th century French Louis XVI gilt carved finely detailed cocktail
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine 19th century French Louis XVI carved and gilt cocktail table . Beautiful carving with
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble
Unusual Petrified Wood Modern Drinks Table
By Hastening Designs
Located in Middleburg, VA
Unusual Petrified Wood Modern Drinks Table. With 400 million year 400-million-year-old petrified
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Steel
Andre Arbus and Gilbert Poillerat Small Table
By André Arbus, Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Forties Art Deco petite drinks/coffee/cocktail table designed by Andre Arbus and executed by
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Faux Bamboo Red Lacquer Chinoiserie Tray Table
Located in Norwood, NJ
Red lacquer and gilt decoration with florals, birds and butterflies. Faux bamboo legs and cross
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Trio Tables, Glass and Brass, 1970, Italy
Located in Nice, FR
Series of three built-in tables, brass structure with glass top, silver edges.
Pair of small
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Vintage 1970s International Style Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Very Fine Interlude Home Hexagonal Stone Top Cocktail Table
By Interlude
Located in Bridgeport, CT
creamy Tan Stone top supported by a Gilt Iron Faux Bamboo frame. The Table exhibits a light and airy
Category
20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Iron
Table Basse Dans le Goût de Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table in the taste of Gilbert Poillerat in lacquered, oxidized and gilded metal. It rests on
Category
Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Metal
Pair of Small Tables with Golden Wooden Top
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
M/312 - Very useful ! These small tables can be placed anywhere: small but stable and useful.
The
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Mid-20th Century Italian Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
$2,159 / set
19th Century, French Chinoiserie Lacquered Wood Center Table
Located in IT
line, this coffee table can be inserted in any room of your home, in a room, next to a wall of the
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Stunning Brass Elephant Hollywood Regency Side End Table, European, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Offered is this beautiful Hollywood Regency figural Elephant side, end or coffee table. The heavy
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Lacquered Parchment Cocktail Table by Aldo Tura
By Aldo Tura
Located in Port Jervis, NY
sprocket type base which is Gilt. 32 x 14 x 14 h so it can work as a side table as well. In excellent
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Regency Style Tole Peinte
Gilt Galleried Drinks Tray On X Frame Ebonised Stand
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Regency Tole Peinte Gilt Decorative Tray On X Frame Folding Ebonised Stand With A Pierced Brass
Category
20th Century British Victorian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
$1,154 Sale Price
35% Off
Side Table Scagliola Art Decoration Handmade in Italy by Cupioli available
By Cupioli made in Italy
Located in Rimini, IT
Side Table Scagliola Art Decoration Handmade in Italy by Cupioli available.
Very nice side table
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Scagliola, Wood
Pair of Regency Style Blass and Brass Side Tables
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stunning pair of Hollywood Regency side tables.
The tables are just stunning and elegant, the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
A fine and rare 19th century French cocktail table by Linke
By François Linke
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine French marble and gilt bronze cocktail by Francois Linke . Fine details with a marble urn
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Breccia Marble, Bronze
Maison Baguès Style Bronze Faux Bamboo
Leaves Glass Cocktail Table Traditional
By Maison Baguès
Located in Miami, FL
Neoclassical Maison Baguès style bronze faux bamboo & brass leaves glass cocktail table, coffee
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Vintage 1960s French Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Regency Black and Gilt Papier Mâché Tray, c1810 with Later Custom Stand
Located in valatie, NY
. The black and gilt painted scene is of an Asian country estate with a typical stone bridge and swans
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Paper
Napoleon III Algerian Onyx-Marble Centre Table, by Maison Marnyhac
By Maison Marnyhac 1
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Napoleon III gilt-bronze and onyx centre table, By Maison Marnyhac, Paris.
Signed to the edge
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
Louis XVI Style Giltwood Side Tables Made by La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XVI style giltwood coffee tables / side tables hand carved in solid wood.
Fine detailing
Category
2010s European Louis XVI Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
French Black Lacquered Guéridon, Round Marble Top End Table
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French black lacquered Guéridon, round marble top end table. These chic guéridons in the spirit of
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Midcentury Italian Mosaic Table with Iron Base and Red Glass Tile Style Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Midcentury mosaic coffee table with iron base and red glass tile style top. This Italian
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Indonesian Vintage Rococo Style Red and Gold Low Table with Ball-and-claw Feet
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Indonesian low coffee table from the mid 20th century, with hand-carved apron, gilt
Category
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Rococo Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Pair of Antique Chinese Lacquered Low Tables with Porcelain Warming Plates
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique Chinese lacquered low tables with porcelain warming plates
Chinese, 18th and 19th
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
French Neoclassical Modern Maison Jansen Mixed Metal Greyhound Head Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in Forney, TX
, 25.5" Deep
Coffee table, cocktail drinks table, lamp stand, large end table or low side table
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Steel, Iron, Brass
Italian Neo-Classical Low Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Italian Maison Bagues Manner Gilt brass Neo-classical low coffee table. Cira 2000. Sure to make a
Category
Early 2000s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$4,650 / item
Louis XVI Style Mahogany Low Table with a Grey Marble Top, circa 1890
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Louis XVI Style gilt bronze mounted mahogany low table with a grey marble top.
French, circa
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Rare Emilio Rey Gilded Metal
Scalloped Glass Top Side Table, Spain 70
s
Located in North Miami, FL
This highly decorative, scalloped glass top on gold gilt metal base in the form of thick twisted
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
400 Million Year Old Petrified Wood Slab Table with Custom Gilded Iron Base
Located in Middleburg, VA
A striking fusion of ancient natural history and contemporary design, this sculptural side table
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Iron
Art Deco Rubi Side Table Calacatta Marble Gold Leaf Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Rubi side table, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
Like a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Onyx, Travertine, Marble, Carrara Marble, Gold Leaf, Brass
Art Deco Rubi Side Table Natural Cork Gold Leaf Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Rubi side table, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
Like a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Onyx, Travertine, Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass, Gold Leaf
French Wrought Iron Cocktail Table with Églomisé Top
By Gilbert Poillerat, René Drouet, Raymond Subes, Edgar Brandt
Located in Houston, TX
round hand forged wrought iron cocktail table or coffee table with gilt decorated eglomise top.
The
Category
Vintage 1940s French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Cocktail Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
An elegant French Mid-Century coffee table with gilt metal legs and trim and a patinated black
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
$3,870 Sale Price
21% Off
Sheaf of Wheat Hollywood Regency Coco Chanel Table Base by Koegl, 1960s, Germany
By Koegl
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Vintage Gilt Wheat Sheaf Coffee Table Base by Koegl, Germany, 1960s
A striking Hollywood
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Vintage 1960s German Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Style Cocktail Tray / Stand
Located in Tarry Town, NY
table. Crafted in the neoclassical style, this table is a work of art, adorned with intricate hand
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
19th Century English Victorian Papier Mâché Tray on Later Stand
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a Classic black English Victorian papier mâché tray with an interior gilt border. The tray
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lacquer
"Valentine" oval brown forest coffee table by William Mulas
Located in Modugno, BA
base in metallo in finitura dorata.
La spazzolatura del table top, rende l'esperienza con questo
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal, Steel
Gilt Metal Coffee Table by Hans Kögl, Germany, 1970s
By Hans Kögl
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Great handwork.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Hollywood Regency Side Tables
Materials
Metal
French 19th Century Renaissance Revival Style Gilt-Bronze
Walnut Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine and Rare French 19th Century Renaissance Revival Style Gilt-Bronze and Walnut coffee table
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Classical Greek Center Tables
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$14,950 Sale Price
21% Off
Neoclassical, Maison Jansen Style Round Gilt Metal Coffee Table, Side Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Neoclassical, Maison Jansen style round gilt metal coffee table, side table
Decorative coffee or
Category
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Side Tables
Materials
Metal
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Gilt Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of gilt coffee tables is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and wood, all gilt coffee tables available were constructed with great care. There are 2756 antique and vintage gilt coffee tables for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 111 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of gilt coffee tables available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Gilt coffee tables are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, Hollywood Regency and neoclassical styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Gilt coffee tables have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Maison Baguès, Maison Ramsay and Maison Jansen are consistently popular.
How Much are Gilt Coffee Tables?
Gilt coffee tables can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,253, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $195,000.
Finding the Right Coffee And 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 Gilt Coffee Tables
- 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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