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R. Zevi Large Square Coffee Table in Brass, Chrome and Smoked Glass, Italy 1970s
By Renato Zevi
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful large square coffee table in chrome and brass with a smoked glass top. This elegant and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Large Coffee Table/Ottoman with Italian Leather
Lacquered Legs
Recessed Tray
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
White lacquered solid hard maple 12-inch high frame topped with deep soft Italian leather upholstered bumper that is 6.5-inches high by 12- inches deep surrounds a 36” x 36” recessed...
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather, Maple, Lacquer
NICE DECORATIVE CONTEMPORARY COFFEE
SiDE TABLES NEST PART OF A LARGE SUITE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this nice modern Coffee & Side tables nest which is part of a room suite
Please note the delivery fee liste...
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Large Chrome and Glass Coffee Tables Belgo Chrome Belgochrom circa 1978
By Belgo Chrome
Located in Melbourne, AU
Two available. Price per item.
Belgo chrome and smoke glass tables dating from the late 1970s. We love their beautifully balanced proportions which show great care in their design ...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
$960 Sale Price / item
36% Off
Acerbis Large Moodboard Coffee Table in White Marble
Dark Stained Walnut Top
By Acerbis, Massimo Mariani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
thickness. Rectangular or square, the tables can also be freely combined with each other to form large
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Large Post Modern Coffee Table with Formica Base and Textured Glass Top
By Jay Spectre, Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
creates a mesmerizing visual effect, in addition the table is quite large, making it even more impressive
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Laminate
$2,240 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Tufted Lupa Mother Ottoman Hand Carved Oak Feet by Martin and Brockett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett’s Lupa Mother Ottoman is named after Lupa, the she-wolf mother of Rome. It features a set of four handcarved Lupa mother feet as well as a button-tufted top.
40”W ...
Category
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Large Tufted Lupa Mother Ottoman Hand Carved Oak Feet by Martin and Brockett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett’s Lupa Mother Ottoman is named after Lupa, the she-wolf mother of Rome. It features a set of four handcarved Lupa mother feet as well as a button-tufted top.
40”W ...
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2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Large Brass and Chrome Mid-Century Coffee Table Attributed to Maison Jansen
By Romeo Rega, Maison Jansen
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
A stunning large brass and chrome coffee or centre table attributed to Maison Jansen, circa 1970s
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Large Square Italian Mid Century Modern Brass Chrome Glass Top Coffee Table MINT
By Brueton, Maison Jansen, Knoll, Milo Baughman, Romeo Rega
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice large 48" square mid-century modern coffee table.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
White Carrara Marble and Black Steel Large Ninety Table by Ox Denmarq
Located in Geneve, CH
White carrara marble and black steel large ninety table by Ox Denmarq
Dimensions: D 120 x W 60 x H
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Tables
Materials
Marble, Steel
Maison Bagues Style Faux Bamboo Solid Brass Large Italian Coffee Table, 1950’s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful 1950's solid brass faux bamboo square coffee table with glass top, in vintage condition with some wear and patina due to age and use. The glass has some scratches but not c...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Large 39" Square Brass Chrome Tinted Glass Top Coffee Center Table Romeo Rega
By Mastercraft, Milo Baughman, Charles Hollis Jones, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Romeo Rega
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large 39" Square Brass Chrome Tinted Glass Top Coffee Center Table Atr. Romeo Rega MINT
39x39
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Large Rectangle Grass Cloth Mid Century Modern Coffee Table in Fire Red MINT!
By Baker Furniture Company, Karl Springer, Harrison Van Horn
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large Rectangle Grass Cloth Mid Century Modern Coffee Table in Fire Red MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Large Waterfall Coffee Cocktail Table with Beveled Edge and Faux Grasscloth
By The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
About this piece
This customizable table features a waterfall design, beveled edges and a vinyl faux grasscloth. This table can also be done in lacquer, paint or stained wood. Our ta...
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Low Table High Gloss Top, Brass Tape Framed, Black Conical Legs Brass End Large
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
Brass End, Large Size
Introducing the stunning console table with black powder-coated steel
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Center Tables
Materials
Brass
Large Brass and Chrome Coffee Table Willy Rizzo Model Flaminia, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Paris, IDF
This stunning coffee table is guaranteed to be the focus of attention when you entertain guests in your living room. Following the glamorous Italian Hollywood Regency look of other C...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
$2,078 Sale Price
50% Off
Large Bicolor Brass and Chrome Smoked Glass Coffee Table 1970s Springer Style
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Karl Springer
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Large bicolor / bicolour rectangular centre coffee table with a smoked glass table top "floating
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Stunning Large Gilded Iron Flower Leaf Scroll Coffee Table, France circa 1960
s
By Maison Jansen, René Drouet, Maison Charles
Located in Den Haag, NL
Stunning Large Gilded Iron Flower Leaf Scroll Coffee Table, France circa 1960's. This piece has has
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Vintage 1960s French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century Wood Coffee Table with Large Removable Tray, 1924, Set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful side table with large removable tray.
It has another matching side table, exactly the
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Large Square Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Pere Cosp, Mahogany - Barcelona
Located in Girona, Girona
Large square coffee table, solid mahogany structure and thick plywood, completely covered with
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Large Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Brass
Gunmetal Oval Cocktail Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Hollywood regency monumental cocktail table circa 1970s. It features a brass and gunmetal two tone base with an enormous floating piece of thick glass.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Pilar Round Coffee Table Large/ Blue Ombré Maple Wood, Crema Marble Top by INDO-
By INDO-
Located in Rumford, RI
Made of solid American hardwoods, the Pilar Coffee, Occasional and End Tables provide both functionality and character in spaces such as a living room or hotel/office lobbies.
Wi...
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2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Large Coffee Table in Teak and Black Glass
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian large coffee table in teak and black glass.
Category
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Italian Midcentury Gilt Iron Coffee Table with Glass Top and Large Rings
Located in Atlanta, GA
glass top sitting above two large rings resting on scrolling feet. Strengthened with a cross stretcher
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Tavolino Curvo 2633 - Large Curved Coffee Table by Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte
By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Firmato da Pietro Chiesa,rappresenta per l’epoca un pezzo straordinario per essenzialità ed eleganza. È un tavolino ricavato dalla doppia curvatura di una unica lastra di grosso spes...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Large French Midcentury Silver Leaf Verre Églomisé Coffee Table, Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
Important French midcentury reverse painted glass coffee table with silver leaf top and legs decorated in a leaf pattern and in an elegant square form.
Maison Jansen made a piece ...
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Large Oversize Thick Glass Top Rectangle Coffee Table with Singing Birds
By John Dickinson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern tree bark motif black lacquer base 3/4" thick glass top designers coffee table. Unusual very decorative sharp looking piece in very good near excellent condition.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Composition, Metal
Large Coffee Table by Antonio Lupi 1/1 Black granit top - italy circa 1970
By Antonio Lupi
Located in Linkebeek, BE
in Italy through the artisanal manufacturing of unique products.
Italian large coffee table
Measures
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Granite
Tetra L, Large Coffee Table in Polished Stainless Steel and High Gloss Sycamore
Located in Beirut, LB
Large coffee table from the playful set of Tetra coffee tables that can be placed in a number of
Category
2010s Lebanese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
$4,160 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Guillerme et Chambron, Large Coffee Table in Oak and Ceramic, circa 1970
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, Large coffee table in oak and ceramic, circa 1970
Edition Votre Maison
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Ceramic
1930s Large Art Deco Coffee Table, Waxed Solid Wood, Poplar Veneer - Barcelona
Located in Girona, Girona
Large Art Deco coffee table with two levels, blackened solid wood with filled and waxed finishing
Category
Vintage 1930s Spanish Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Poplar
Italian Extra Large Antonio Pavia White Lacquer Brass Steel Coffee Table, 1970s
By Antonio Pavia
Located in Paris, IDF
the surface of the piece. A very rare find in this extra large size, fully restored and relacquered
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$7,423 Sale Price
50% Off
Mid-Century Stone Slab Coffee Table with Large Square Steel Base by Metaform
By Metaform Holland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century coffee or side table with thick stone top that sits freely on a square black enameled steel base by Metaform. In original condition with visible wear including scratching...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Steel
Acerbis Large Pond Cocktail Table with Black Base and Mirrored Glass Top
By Marco Acerbis, Acerbis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Family of cocktail tables, side tables, occasional tables with different heights and width. Base made from molded polyurethane BAYDUR®60, lacquered with glossy finishes. Top in back-...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Claste Beside Myself Large Coffee Table in Cararra Classico Marble with Glass
By Quinlan Osborne, Claste
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A slab of marble appearing to float above a base of ultra-clear or bronzed glass. By hand shaping the underside of the marble slab this floating effect is a simple gesture that eleva...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Legs Large Coffee Table with Carrara White Marble Top and Polished Brass
By Paolo Rizzatto, Ghidini 1961
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Table in crystal and brass. The designer imagines a turning point in the use of such a precious finishes such as polished brass: from the idea of almost a unique object in its perfec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Più Round Coffee Table Large in Matt Lacquered Black by Giuseppe Viganò
By Giuseppe Viganò 1, Saba Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A light, crisp and stylish table with a strong, clean design and an elegant, dainty spirit. Metal base and MDF top. Available in a matt lacquered finish.
The designer Giuseppe Vig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Legs Large Coffee Table with Calacatta Gold Marble Top and Polished Brass
By Paolo Rizzatto, Ghidini 1961
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Table in crystal and brass. The designer imagines a turning point in the use of such a precious finishes such as polished brass: from the idea of almost a unique object in its perfec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Più Round Coffee Table Large in Matt Lacquered White by Giuseppe Viganò
By Giuseppe Viganò 1, Saba Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A light, crisp and stylish table with a strong, clean design and an elegant, dainty spirit. Metal base and MDF top. Available in a matt lacquered finish.
The designer Giuseppe Vig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Large Round Sheath of Bamboo Round Coffee Table Mid Century Modern McGuire MINT!
By Ficks Reed, McGuire
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large Round Sheath of Bamboo Round Coffee Table Mid Century Modern McGuire MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo
DeCastelli Large Band Coffee Table in Stainless Steel by Baldessari e Baldessari
By DeCastelli, Baldessari
Baldessari
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Band coffee table set creates ‘micro architecture’ whose most distinctive trait is lightness. Long, slender legs support thin circular table tops, where metal nuances vibrate. In...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Acerbis Large Pond Cocktail Table with Mustard Yellow Glass Top and Base
By Marco Acerbis, Acerbis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Family of cocktail tables, side tables, occasional tables with different heights and width. Base made from molded polyurethane BAYDUR®60, lacquered with glossy finishes. Top in back-...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Acerbis Large Pond Cocktail Table with Mustard Yellow Base
Mirrored Glass Top
By Marco Acerbis, Acerbis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Family of cocktail tables, side tables, occasional tables with different heights and width. Base made from molded polyurethane BAYDUR®60, lacquered with glossy finishes. Top in back-...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Legs Large Coffee Table with Sahara Noir Marble Top and Polished Brass
By Paolo Rizzatto, Ghidini 1961
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Table in crystal and brass. The designer imagines a turning point in the use of such a precious finishes such as polished brass: from the idea of almost a unique object in its perfec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Large Coffee Table circa 1970, in the Style of Jean-Claude Mahey
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large coffee table, circa 1970. In the style of Jean-Claude Mahey
Brass and blacken laminated.
Category
Vintage 1970s European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Børge Mogensen Large Coffee Table in Oak for Fredericia Møbler, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This Model 5261 coffee table was designed by Børge Mogensen in 1956 and produced by Fredericia in Denmark in the 1960s. It is made of golden patinated solid oak and features triangul...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Large Rustic Antique Rattan Basket Coffee Table with Dark Brown Patina and Lid
Located in Yonkers, NY
rustic character.
Ideal for use in a living room or on a patio, this large antique Chinese rattan basket
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Rattan
Vivai del Sud Midcentury Large Italian Coffee Table in Bamboo and Rattan, 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous Mid-Century rectangular coffee table fully made in curved bamboo, woven rattan and wicker. This stylish organic cocktail table was designed by Vivai del Sud in Italy in the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Large coffee table in bronze
tempered glass, in the style of Peter Ghyczy
By Peter Ghyczy
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
Large coffee circa 1970 in the style of Peter Ghyczy.
A thick tempered glass top that seems to be
Category
20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Bronze
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
Legs Large Coffee Table with Emperador Dark Marble Top and Polished Brass
By Ghidini 1961, Paolo Rizzatto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Table in crystal and brass. The designer imagines a turning point in the use of such a precious finishes such as polished brass: from the idea of almost a unique object in its perfec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
GTV Thonet Wiener Box Large Coffee Table in Wood by Cristian Mohaded
By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An identifying mark of Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, wovencane is the feature element of the WIENER BOX table design by Cristian Mohaded, in a refined compositional balance with wood ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Large Lacquered Square Coffee Table w/ Chrome Plinth Base By Directional 1970s
By Directional
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Mid Century Modern plinth base modern white lacquered coffee table with chrome plinth base and glass top. This piece is by Directional and attributed to Paul Evans circa 1970. This b...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood, Lacquer
Large Round Sunburst Coffee Table. Iron Base and Glass Top. Great Condition
Located in Kansas City, MO
Iron and glass coffee table with sunburst design. The base is black with subtle gold accents and in very good condition with few signs of use. The original 3/8' glass top with roun...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Large Square Mid Century Modern Coffee Table on Chrome Corner Legs
By Knoll, Pace Collection
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice square coffee table with thick glass top and chrome legs. Measures: 41 x 41.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Large Glass and Nickel Coffee Table "Arctic Slab" by Yves Maxx
By Yves Maxx
Located in New York City, NY
A limited edition, twenty-first century coffee table in glass, metal and wood created by Yves Maxx. Strong lines and inspirational design personify a slab of Arctic ice with two floa...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Nickel
Large Oval Glass Top Chrome Cantilever Base Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table Mint
By Brueton, Pace Collection
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large Oval Glass Top Chrome Cantilever Base Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table MINT!
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Chrome
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Large Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of large coffee tables available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct large coffee tables — often made from wood, metal and glass — can elevate any home. There are 9250 antique and vintage large coffee tables for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 2211 modern editions to choose from as well. Large coffee tables have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. mid-century modern, modern and Scandinavian Modern large coffee tables are consistently popular styles. Large coffee tables have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Andrianna Shamaris, Philip and Kelvin LaVerne and Roger Capron are consistently popular.
How Much are Large Coffee Tables?
Prices for large coffee tables start at $1 and top out at $320,000 with the average selling for $3,498.
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 Large Coffee Tables
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What you put on top of a large coffee table really comes down to a matter of preference. Candles, books and decorative bowls are common design choices. You can shop a variety of coffee table goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- Is an ottoman a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Who invented the coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024No one knows for sure who invented the coffee table. The earliest examples of the occasional table can be traced back to Victorian-era Britain. At that time, makers like William Watt and Collinson and Lock were producing coffee tables in large quantities.
Notably, F. Stuart Foote, the designer behind the American Imperial Furniture Company, claimed to have invented the coffee table in the early 20th century. He stated that he did so by cutting down the legs of a dining table. However, it's unlikely that Foote is the actual inventor of the coffee table, as books describing coffee tables existed in the UK a decade before his birth in 1872.
Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs. - 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 ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.
The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.
Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa, and its depth will match the seating. These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables, but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.
Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between a center table and a coffee table is usually size. Center tables tend to be larger-sized accent tables placed in the center of seating areas. On the other hand, coffee tables are smaller tables usually positioned in front of sofas and loveseats. On 1stDibs, find a variety of center tables and coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a coffee table and a console table is in the design. A coffee table is a low table that comes in many shapes, such as surfaces that are rectangles, squares, ovals or circles. Console tables are taller and usually have elongated shapes, such as ovals, rectangles or semicircles. Placement is another differentiator between the two types of tables. Coffee tables usually go in front of sofas and loveseats, while console tables may be placed behind a sofa or loveseat or along a wall. Find a large collection of coffee tables and console tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022Large dining tables are usually called banquet tables due to their ability to seat a crowd. Normally, banquet tables measure over 10 feet in length. Some standard dining tables convert to banquet tables with removable leaves. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique and vintage dining tables.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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.
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