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Wonderful Gilt-Bronze Mounted Rectangle Glass Coffee Cocktail Table P.E. Guerin
By P. E. Guerin
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Gilt-Bronze Mounted With Thick Rectangle Glass Coffee / Cocktail Table In The Manner Of
Category
20th Century Belle Époque Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Wonderful Square Gilt-Bronze Mounted Glass Coffee Cocktail Table P.E. Guerin
By P. E. Guerin
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Square Gilt-Bronze Mounted With Thick Glass Coffee / Cocktail Table In The Manner Of
Category
20th Century Belle Époque Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Maison Jansen Style Lucite
Gilt Metal Tripod Coffee Table Pedestal Gueridon
By Maison Charles, Charles Hollis Jones, Maison Jansen
Located in Vienna, AT
This French round coffee table / side table from the 1970s captures the essence of the Hollywood
Category
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
1940s Gilt Metal French Coffee Table with Thick Transparent Bevelled Glass Top
Located in London, Fitzrovia
A unique 1940's gilt metal French coffee table with a thick and heavy transparent bevelled glass
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
3-Pieces Coffee Table in Gilt Metal by Robert Thibier (1926-2001)
By Robert Thibier
Located in MOUGINS, FR
Very rare three-piece coffee table by Robert Thibier (1926-2001) with a rectangular central section
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Rare French Modern Neoclassical Gilt Iron Square Coffee Table by Maison Ramsay
By Maison Ramsay
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Exquisite French Modern Neoclassical Gilt Wrought Iron Coffee Table in a Unique Square
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Foliage Drinks Coffee Table / Side Table in Gilt Iron by Ferro Art, Spain 1950
By Ferro Art
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Round Coffee or Cocktails Table / Side Table with Foliage Design,
One of a kind Leaves
Category
20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron, Gold Leaf, Metal, Wrought Iron
Portuguese 19th century Rosewood and Gilt Metal coffee table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and most handsome Portuguese 19th century Rosewood and Gilt Metal coffee table. This
Category
Antique 19th Century Portuguese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Wonderful Maison Baguès Square Glass Gilt Iron Faux Bamboo Coffee Cocktail Table
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
Coffee / Cocktail Table
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron, Gold Leaf
French René Prou Style Gilt Iron Coffee Table or French 1940
s Cocktail Table
By René Prou
Located in Miami, FL
Very fine quality Large René Prou Style Coffee Table or French 1940's Cocktail Table with whimsical
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Hollywood Regency Maison Bagues style Gilt Bronze Coffee Table Base France 1960
By Maison Baguès, Maison Charles-Jansen, Dennis
Leen
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Hollywood Regency Iron Gilt Bronze Coffee Table Base France 1960.
Maison Bagues or Jansen style
Category
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Midcentury Maison Bagues French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mirror Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
This modular oval form coffee table was created in French design house Maison Baguès during the
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Hollywood Regency Gilt Scroll Wrought Iron Coffee Table Base
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful gilded iron scroll coffee table base in Hollywood Regency style.
This piece has a
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
James Mont High Style Gilt Finished Plaster
Glass Planter Urn Coffee Table
By James Mont
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century High Style (circa 1940) planter coffee table comprised of a gilt finished
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Eclectic Midcentury Zebra Hide Top Metal Coffee Table with Petite Gilt Tassels
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Midcentury metal coffee table with zebra hide top and petite gilt metal tassels. This striking
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Chinoiserie Marble and Gilt Wood Coffee Table style of James Mont Mid Century
By James Mont
Located in Atlanta, GA
Glamorous Marble and Gilt Wood Coffee Table, in the manner of James Mont, American, circa 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Gilt Wrought-Iron
Travertine Coffee Table, France, 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Low rectangular table with elegantly stylized cabriole legs and apron, and a curving X-shape
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Italian Midcentury Gilt Iron Coffee Table with Glass Top and Large Rings
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian gilt iron coffee table from the mid 20th century, with glass top, rings and scrolling
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
French Mid-Century Modern Gilt Wrought Iron Coffee Table by Maison Ramsay, 1970
By Maison Ramsay
Located in New York, NY
French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical gilt iron coffee table by Maison Ramsay, 1970. A sensual
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage Gilt Iron and Glass Coffee Table in Manner of Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern coffee or cocktail table in the style of Jansen with gilt iron frame and glass
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Midcentury Coffee Table with Black Marble Top and Hand Forged Gilt Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Round Coffee Table in Marble and Wrought Gilt Iron, Spain, 1940s-1950s.
Midcentury Gilt Iron Coffee
Category
20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Spanish Gilt Round Coffee Table in Hand Forged Iron with Mirror Top
Located in Barcelona, ES
Elegant wrought gilt iron low round coffee table or occassional table drinks table. Spain, 1940s
Category
20th Century Spanish Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Iron
$2,497 Sale Price
20% Off
Hollywood Regency Gold Gilt Italian Faux Bamboo Oval Glass Top Coffee Table
Located in St. Louis, MO
Vintage Italian Hollywood Regency gold gilt faux bamboo base with 3/4 thick oval glass top coffee
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Italian Midcentury Gilt Bronze Coffee Table with Glass Top and Ring Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian gilt bronze coffee table from the mid 20th century, with glass top and ring motifs
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Monumental Chinese Export Gilt and Painted Low Coffee Table
Located in Queens, NY
Monumental Chinese Export low coffee table with a raised scalloped gallery surrounding a gold
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Gilt Wrought Iron Cocktail Coffee Table, manner of Raymond Stubes ca. 1940s
Located in Shippensburg, PA
AN ELEGANT GILT AND POLYCHROMED WROUGHT IRON COCKTAIL TABLE
In the manner of Raymond Subes, France
Category
20th Century French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Asian Open Drum Coffee Table, Lacquered and Parcel-Gilt
Located in Chicago, IL
Caved and dark chocolate lacquered wood, open drum form, coffee table. Hand painted gilt and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Glass, Lacquer
$3,600 Sale Price
20% Off
French Empire-style gilt bronze mounted malachite coffee table
Located in London, GB
French Empire-style gilt bronze mounted malachite coffee table
French, Early 20th Century
Height
Category
20th Century French Empire Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Malachite, Bronze, Ormolu
Maison Ramsey Gilt Iron and Articulated Glass Coffee Table
By Maison Ramsay
Located in Stamford, CT
A shaped glass top coffee table with a gilt iron base by Maison Ramsey.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Oval Glass Gold Gilt Wrought Iron Metal Base Hollywood Regency Coffee Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Oval glass gold gilt wrought iron metal base hollywood regency coffee table.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Faux Bamboo Gilt Iron Coffee Table with Smoke Glass Top, France 1940s
By Maison Jansen, Maison Baguès
Located in Barcelona, ES
Elegant faux bamboo two tier coffee table in gilt iron and smoked glass, France, 1940s.
Inspired in
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20th Century French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron, Gold Leaf
Midcentury Coffee Tables, Faux Bamboo Gilt Metal, Smoked Glass by Maison Bagues
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid-Century Modern coffee tables, faux bamboo in gilt metal, smoked glass top.
Maison Bagues
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Coffee Table Mid-century Glass and Gilt Brass Twisted Legs, France 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Coffee table with glass top and gilt twisted brass legs
France circa 1960
In good original
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$470 Sale Price
20% Off
French Art Deco Modernist Gilt Wrought Iron Gilbert Poillerat Coffee Table
By Raymond Subes, Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Forney, TX
A visually striking midcentury French parcel gilt ironwork base coffee table attributed to / in the
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Davidson Ltd Ribbon Mahogany
Parcel Gilt Regency Coffee Table
By Davidson
Located in Chicago, IL
Davidson Ltd, elegant ribbon mahogany and parcel gilt sinuous coffee table, Extreme taper to the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Gold Leaf
French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical, Gilt Iron Coffee Table by Maison Ramsay
By Maison Ramsay
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, timeless French Mid-Century Modern neoclassical, gilt iron coffee table by Maison Ramsay
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage Italian Glass Top Coffee Table Ebonised Gilt with Crushed Velvet Versace
By Gianni Versace
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A stylish and highly decorative vintage Italian coffee table. An unusual design (believed to be
Category
20th Century Italian Greek Revival Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Giltwood
Circular Coffee Table in Smoked Glass and Gilt Bronze, 1970s
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Elegant circular coffee table featuring a smoked glass top supported by a gilt bronze and steel
Category
Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
EJ VICTOR (attributed) Gilt Tray Bamboo Cocktail Coffee Table
By E. J. Victor
Located in Lake Worth, FL
) Gilt Tray Top Faux Bamboo Cocktail Coffee Table
Featuring a removable giltwood serving tray top with a
Category
Vintage 1980s Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Glass, Wood, Giltwood
French 1940s René Prou Style Gilt Iron Coffee Table
By René Prou
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Classic Parisian charm oozes from this 1940s French René Prou style Coffee Table with its whimsical
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Gold Leaf, Iron
Mid-Century French Gilt Brass Marble Top Coffee Table
Located in Forney, TX
A beautiful and scarce vintage coffee table from the mid 20th century, having the original
Category
Mid-20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Silver Gilt Metal Glass Top Two Tier Eagle
Claw Motive Rectangle Coffee Table
By Maison Baguès, Maison Jansen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Silver & Gold Gilt Metal Glass Top Two Tier Eagle & Claw Motive Legs Rectangle Coffee Table MINT
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Modern Gilt Gold Iron Coffee Table With White Marble Top By Antica Collection
By Antica Collection Inc.
Located in Round Top, TX
This is our own high quality designer table crafted with 3/4” iron that’s been gilded gold with a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Iron
Brutalist Gilt Iron Lotus Coffee Table with Glass Top
Located in Chicago, IL
Petite coffee table, featuring heavy iron base supports and original glass top. Has a total of six
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Partial Gilt Wrought Iron Coffee Table Attributed to Raymond Subes
By Raymond Subes
Located in New York, NY
gilt iron feet and the table apron is adorned with four gilt iron ringlets. The piece is currently
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
$7,900 Sale Price
33% Off
Phyllis Morris Gilt and Bronze Finish Cabinet Coffee Table
By Phyllis Morris
Located in Chicago, IL
This unusual and rare two-door low cabinet by Phyllis Morris can be used as a coffee table, or as
Category
Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
French Art Moderne Gilt Iron and Mirror Coffee Table
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Moderne (1940s) gold painted wrought iron coffee table with scroll / twisted iron
Category
Vintage 1940s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Gilt Iron Coffee Table by Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and iconic French MIid-Century Modern gilt hand wrought iron cocktail table or side table
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Midcentury Arthur Court Style Gilt Metal Flow Coffee Table
By Arthur Court
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning vintage Hollywood Regency style coffee table features a gilded metal base shaped like
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Art Deco Painted Gilt Etched Glass and Mirror Occasional Coffee Table
Located in Encinitas, CA
Midcentury Art Deco style occasional table with lovely painted gilt base pedestals supporting a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
$2,200 Sale Price
47% Off
Rene Drouet French Round Gilt Metal and Marble Coffee Table
By René Drouet
Located in Queens, NY
French 1940s round gilt metal coffee table with open scroll design and white marble top
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal, Gold Leaf
Large Patinated and Gilt Steel and Wrought Iron Coffee Table
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This large and heavy coffee table is made of patinated and gilt steel and wrought iron. This is a
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel, Iron
Mid-Century Spanish Wrought and Gilt-Iron Scroll Coffee Table with Glass Top
Located in Camden, ME
traditional interiors.
Distinctive in design and rich in craftsmanship, this Spanish gilt-iron coffee table
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
$2,850 Sale Price
25% Off
French Modern Neoclassical Gilt Wrought Iron Coffee / Side Table by Rene Drouet
By René Drouet
Located in New York, NY
An Iconic French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical gilt wrought iron round cocktail table or side
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Fine P.E. Guerin Louis XVI Garland Rosette Fluted Legs Gilt Bronze Coffee Table
By P. E. Guerin
Located in Roslyn, NY
glass top coffee / cocktail table
41 3/8"L x 27 1/2"W x 16 1/4"H.
Category
20th Century Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Italian Modern Neoclassical Gilt Iron Coffee Table by Giovanni Banci for Hermès
By Giovanni Banci, Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern neoclassical gilt iron cocktail table by Giovanni Banci for Hermès with
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Limestone, Wrought Iron
French Gilt Wrought Iron and Shaped Glass Top Coffee Table by Maison Ramsey
By Maison Ramsay
Located in New York, NY
Voguish, chic and stylish Hollywood Regency coffee table made in France by Maison Ramsey. The table
Category
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
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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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Top interior designers show — and tell — us how to create delectable spaces for hosting dinner parties.
This Alain Delon–Designed Table Is Almost as Handsome as He Was
Fans of the French film star may be surprised to learn that he had a flair for furniture with sleek lines and disco-era flash.
Uchronia’s Plant Stand Gives Pots a Pretty Perch with All the Trimmings
Like other pieces in the firm’s Candy Box collection, the cheerful limited-edition design showcases French craft.
The Ultimate Guide to Types of Tables for the Home
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Inspired by the Cosmos, Sandra Nunnerley’s Nova Table Has a Futuristic Feel
The designer’s innovative use of an unexpected material gives this console a lift.
This 19th-Century Gilded Desk Displays a Fanciful Kingdom in Marquetry
The stately piece brings both gravitas and whimsy to any work space.
In Guadalajara, These Luscious Side Tables Are Chiseled from Volcanic Rock
Use them as tables or stools, indoors or out.
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