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Museum Louis XVI Coffee Table / Side Table, Russia Around 1790, Gold-Plated
Located in Berlin, DE
Museum Louis XVI table / side table, Russia around 1790, gold-plated
Unique museum side table
Category
Antique 18th Century Russian Louis XVI Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
French Side Tables in Gilt Iron Daisy Flower Design, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of two Midcentury Hollywood Regency daisy flower gilt iron coffee tables, France, 1950s.
A set
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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Iron
Morgik Metal Designs Gilt Iron Stone Top Bird Nest Cocktail Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A substantial and striking Gilt Cocktail Table with a fine Organic styling. Round cocktail table
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Coc...
Materials
Stone, Iron
Beautiful Gilded Iron Scroll Coffee Table Hollywood Regency Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning Gilded iron scroll coffee table. This piece has has a wonderful distressed gold finish
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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mario Genovese Onyx
Gilt Bronze Cocktail Table
Located in Hanover, MA
Old world elegant cocktail table from the fifth generation woodworking shop of the late Mario
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Onyx, Brass
Shapely French Art Deco Gilt Iron Circular Table with Mirrored Top
Located in San Francisco, CA
A shapely French Art Deco gilt iron circular table with mirrored top; the original mirrored top
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
$3,375 Sale Price
40% Off
Iconic Hollywood Regency Gilt Gold Coco Chanel style Wheat Side Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
table, made of gilded metal, features a glass top on a wheat-shaped base, adorned with metal "rope." The
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Vintage 1950s French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
$3,996 Sale Price
20% Off
Coffee Table by Henri Pouenat (1934-1987) for Maison Ramsay. 1960s.
By Maison Ramsay, Henri Pouenat
Located in MOUGINS, FR
Coffee table with a rectangular top in white glass slab encased in gold and carmine patinated metal
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Round Glass Coffee Table in the Manner of Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful round brass coffee table.
Diameter 90 cm.
Height 40 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Max Kuehne Signed Coffee Table with Hand-Carved Decoration Silver Leafing Deco
By Max Kuehne
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant silver leaf oval coffee table with hand-carved decoration by artist Max Kuehne, American
Category
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Scrollwork Gilt Iron Gueridon Drinks Table / End Table, Spain, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Gilt wrought iron round gueridon table with scroll detailed top, Spain, 1950s
The top is comprised
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron, Iron
Mid-Century French Nickel and Brass Coffee Table with Glass Top
By Maison Baguès
Located in Dallas, TX
Executed in France circa 1950, this refined mid-century coffee table is designed in the manner of
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Wonderful Italian Mid Century Modern Faux Bamboo Mirror Cocktail Coffee Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Italian Mid Century Modern Gold Gilt Faux Bamboo With A Panel Antique Mirror Top Coffee
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mirror
$2,250 Sale Price
21% Off
Antler and Glass Midcentury American Coffee Table with Gilded Surround
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Midcentury American coffee table with glass top and antlers base. This captivating Midcentury
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Antler, Glass
20th Century Louis XV Style Giltwood and Marble Top Coffee Table
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This elegant early 20th-century French coffee table embodies the refined Rococo style inspired by
Category
20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Baroque-Style 22K Gold Leaf Carved Coffee Table with Black Stone Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An opulent hand-carved coffee table finished in luminous 22-karat gold leaf, showcasing richly
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Baroque Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
Mid Century Hollywood Regency Gilt Swag
Drape Marble Top Cocktail Table
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant giltwood swag and drape cocktail table in very good antique condition
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Siena Marble
Mastercarft Acid-Etched Brass Coffee/ Cocktail Table by Bernhard Rohne
By Bernhard Rohne, Mastercraft
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mastercarft Acid-Etched Brass Coffee/Caffeine Table by Bernhard Rohne
USA, circa 1970s
An
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Italian Silver Gilt Baroque Style Marble Cocktail Table
Located in Houston, TX
Italian silver gilt baroque style marble cocktail table.
Category
20th Century Italian Baroque Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Stunning Wrought Iron
Gold Leaf Coffee Table in the Regency Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning wrought iron and gold leaf coffee table in the Hollywood regency style.
Heavy, iron metal
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Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Coffee or Side Table, Lucite Glass Gold Brass, 1970
By Pierre Vandel
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A cocktail or side table in the style of Pierre Vandel, Paris, France, manufactured in Mid-Century
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Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Bronze Éclaté Gilded Bronze Coffee Table Lamp by Claude Victor Boeltz
By Claude Victor Boeltz
Located in Montreal, QC
Bronze éclaté gilded bronze coffee table lamp by Claude Victor Boeltz inset with amethyst quartz
Category
Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Modernist Gilt Iron Table With Smoky Mirrored Glass Top
Located in Locust Valley, NY
This elegant gilt iron table features a slender, minimalist frame with a warm gold finish and
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Late 20th Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mirror
Mid Century Modern Gilt Oval with Turtle Top Glass Cocktail Table Maison Bagues
By Maison Baguès
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous simple and elegant organic style Gilt iron in the form of leaves on branches. Beautiful
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
French Modernist Gilded Wrought-Iron
Glass Coffee Accent Table ca. 1950s
Located in Shippensburg, PA
MODERNIST GILDED WROUGHT-IRON AND GLASS COFFEE TABLE
French, circa 1950s unmarked
Item # 401RGG02P
Category
20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Glass Top Gilt Faux Bamboo Form Cocktail Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A decorative and well made cocktail table having strong lines in Bamboo form. The table features a
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
French Giltwood and Black Glass-Top Coffee Table by Hirsch
By Maurice Hirsch
Located in Pembroke, MA
A French giltwood Baroque style coffee table, with nicely-carved acanthus decoration and paw feet
Category
Mid-20th Century French Baroque Revival Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
$4,200 Sale Price
23% Off
Boho Chic Gilt Gold Faux Bamboo Cocktail Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beating Boho Chic gilt gold cocktail table with removable tray top. So chic. Add some Boho Chic
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
French Vintage Maison Jansen Coffee / Cocktail Table With Ram Head Decor
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
This elegant French vintage coffee table, attributed to Maison Jansen, embodies the sophistication
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
$2,555 Sale Price
30% Off
Classic French Louis XV coffee table with white/beige/cream marble top
Located in Berlin, DE
Classic French Louis XV coffee table with white/beige/cream marble top
Solid beechwood, hand
Category
20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Gold
Maison Bagues Faux Bamboo Drinks Side Table with Magazine Rack in Gilt Iron
By Maison Baguès
Located in Barcelona, ES
Table // Rectangular Gilt Iron Coffee Table // End Table // Occasional Table // Maison Baguès Cockails
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
Rousseau et Lardin Low Table with Gilt Trim
By Rousseau et Lardin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French 1940s Art Deco low cocktail/coffee/side table in black lacquer with gilt trim by Rousseau et
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lacquer
$14,000 / item
Coffee Table, End of Sofa in Patinated and Gilded Bronze, Flamingo Design.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Coffee table, end of sofa in patinated and gilded bronze, flamingo design.
Design coffee table
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Maison Charles Horse Head Coffee Table with Clear
Tinted Glass, France, 20th C
By Maison Charles et Fils
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Playful and elegant Maison Charles coffee table, featuring four sculptural gilt bronze horse head
Category
Vintage 1940s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern French Maison Baguès Style Glass-Top Steel/Gilt-Bronze Table
By Maison Baguès
Located in Tarry Town, NY
An exquisite example of late 20th century French design, this cocktail or coffee table is crafted
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century French Pierre Vandel Beveled Glass and Brass Coffee Table
By Pierre Vandel
Located in Dallas, TX
Designed in Paris in the mid-20th century, this signed Pierre Vandel coffee table is a striking
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Italian 19th Century Florentine St. Wrought Iron, Gilt Metal And Marble Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely decorative Italian 19th century Florentine st. wrought iron, gilt metal
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal, Wrought Iron
Excellent Quality 19th Century Gilt Bronze Surtout De Table on Low Stands
By Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Excellent Quality Mid 19th Century Gilt Bronze Four Piece Surtout De Table on Low Stands
This
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Belle Époque Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Wonderful Maison Bagues Style French Leaf Bronze Glass Coffee Cocktail Table
By P. E. Guerin, Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
With Beveled Glass Top Coffee / Cocktail Table.
Category
20th Century Belle Époque Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Fine European Reverse Paint And Gilt Cocktail Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A highly decorative Cocktail Table with a reverse paint, gilt and silver leaf top. The octagonal
Category
20th Century European Baroque Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Mid Century Gilt Metal
Flower
Occasional Table, Italy, C.1960
s
Located in Chatham, ON
Rare Mid Century gilt metal 'flower' occasional table - flexible wire stems - ring finial/handle
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf
Coffee Table in glazed porcelain, Italian 1970
s By Tommaso Barbi
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in London, GB
Coffee Table in glazed porcelain in the shape of column Italian, Le Porcellane established 1949 in
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
Mid-Century French Brass
Glass Three-Piece Coffee Table Maison Baguès Style
By Maison Baguès
Located in Dallas, TX
coffee table is in excellent condition commensurate with age and use, and adorn a rich patinated gilt
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Infinity Marble Coffee Tables, Calacatta, Handmade Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Infinity Marble Coffee Table, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and C...
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble, Onyx, Travertine, Gold Leaf
Wonderful Baguès French Bronze Paw Foot Distressed Mirror Coffee Cocktail Table
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
distressed mirror top coffee or cocktail table in the manner of Baguès
Measurements: 36" square x 17
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
$3,250 Sale Price
23% Off
Louis XV Provincial Style Painted Coffee Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
An elegant vintage French Louis XV style carved and painted coffee table with gilt wood accents
Category
Early 20th Century French Baroque Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Drinks Table, End or Side Table in Gilt Wrought Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Belgian Side Table / End Table / Drinks Table, 1930s
Hand-Hammered iron pedestal table, stand or
Category
20th Century Belgian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
French Coffee Table Églomisé Attributed to Raymond Subes and Max Ingrand
By Raymond Subes
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
French art Deco coffee table, attributed to Raymond Subes (notable for his extraordinary ironwork
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Bernhardt Antiqued Gilt Metal and Glass Cocktail Table
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A Bernhardt antiqued gilt metal and glass top cocktail table. The epitome of glamour and
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Late 20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Fratelli Cattaneo Signed Italian Louis XV Style Coffee Table
Located in Forney, TX
A elegant vintage Italian Louis XV style kingwood tulipwood inlaid cocktail table by Fratelli
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Italian colored
gilded wood, brass
glass Mid Century Modern coffee table
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Varese, Lombardia
. shaped feet. Round glass table top. Very good condition. Partially restored.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
French Gilt Iron and Leather Modern Neoclassical Cocktail Table by Maison Ramsay
By Maison Jansen, Maison Ramsay
Located in New York, NY
French double level modern neoclassical coffee table manufactured by Maison Ramsay for Maison
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage French Carved Coffee Table with Mirrored Top, circa 1930
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Uniquely Carved French Deco coffee table with Gilded Detailing and Newer Mirrored top.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Gold Leaf
$6,150 Sale Price
25% Off
Pair of Art Deco Bronze and Glass Side Tables or Coffee Tables by P. E. Guerin
By P. E. Guerin
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Art Deco style faux bois gilt bronze and glass two-tier etageres, coffee tables or side
Category
Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
French Régence Style Painted Parcel Gilt Cocktail Table
Located in Houston, TX
1940s French Régence style painted and parcel gilt cocktail table with mirror top.
Category
20th Century French Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Belgo Chrom by Roger van Hevel Design Coffee Table 23kt Gold 130cm
By Roger Vanhevel
Located in Poperinge, BE
Vintage rectangular coffee table with sleek design, made of black lacquered metal and a thick table
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Gold Plate, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern P.E. Guerin Faux Bois Gilt Bronze Table w/ Stretcher
By P. E. Guerin
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous Mid-Century Modern P.E. Guerin Faux bois gilt bronze coffee table/center table with
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
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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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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.
- 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 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 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 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.
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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
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