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Ceramic Enameled Coffee Table by G. Olivier. Switzerland, 1960s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Round ceramic terracotta lava stone enameled coffee low cocktail table or Guéridon, black metal
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lava, Metal
"Pyrenees" Coffee table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rouge de chine glazed lava stone coffee table
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
$5,600
French Pierre De Lave Ceramic Francois Chaty for Vallauris Coffee Table
By Chaty Vallauris
Located in palm beach, FL
Coffee table signed Francois Chaty for Vallauris, in orange-beige lava stone with a sun in the
Category
Vintage 1960s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lava
Adnet occasional enameled lava stone table - France 1950
s - Ipso Facto
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
1950's Adnet occasional table - top made 6 indendent "emaillee" lava representing a scene of birds
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
MidCentury Modernist Lava Starburst Enameled Ceramic Cocktail Table by G Olivier
Located in New York, NY
This refined Mid-Century Modern ceramic cocktail table was realized by the esteemed G. Olivier in
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Enamel
Ceramic French Riviera Vallauris Coffe Table by Jean Jaffeux on Java Panel, 1960
By Jean Jaffeux
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
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During 40 years, he used to practice the enameled ceramic on lava. He met Jean lurçat, and had projects
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lava, Metal
Ceramic French Riviera Vallauris Coffee Table by Jean Jaffeux on Java Panel 1960
By Jean Jaffeux
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
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During 40 years, he used to practice the enameled ceramic on lava. He met Jean lurçat, and had projects
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lava, Metal
Lava Cuboid Coffee Table by Harry Clark
By Harry Clark
Located in Berlin, BE
The color of the top can vary due to the burned glacier process.
The glace on the lava stone
Category
2010s German Hollywood Regency Side Tables
Materials
Lava, Brass
Table by Robert et Jean Cloutier
By Robert and Jean Cloutier
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee Table in enameled lava stone by Robert et Jean Cloutier.
Excellent conditions.
French work
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lava
Enameled Lava Stone Coffee Table from Jean Jaffeux, 1960s
By Jean Jaffeux
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Coffee table, top decorated in enameled lava stone, metal legs of generous thickness, the color in
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Stone, Enamel, Iron
1950
s French Enameled Coffee Table in the Style of Les 2 Potiers
By Les 2 Potiers
Located in Paris, FR
A super cool 20th-century French vintage circular side coffee table with an enameled lava stone
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Lava, Steel
Roger Capron Brown Lava Coffee Table Geometric, Mid-Century, France, 1950-1960
By Roger Capron
Located in New York, NY
Roger Capron brown lava coffee table geometric, Mid-Century, France, 1950-1960.
Measures: Height
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Enameled Lava Coffee Table by Robert and Jean Cloutier, France, circa 1950
By Robert and Jean Cloutier
Located in New York City, NY
enameled lava coffee table certainly speaks to the twin duo's compelling design ethos.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lava
Brutalist Octagonal Faux Lava Stone Coffee Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brutalist octagon lava coffee or side table with pedestal base. Textured faux stone in original
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Resin
Pierre Chapo Elm and Lava Stone Coffee Table
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, coffee table T18V, elm and enameled lava stone, France, 1960s.
The top of this
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lava
Cloutiers Freres Lava Tiles Coffee Table, France 1960s
By Cloutier Freres
Located in New York, NY
Enameled lava table with fused glass inlays on a patinated steel base.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lava, Wrought Iron
Midcentury Lava Stone Coffee Side Table by Chaty, Vallauris France, 1960s
By Chaty Vallauris
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Midcentury Lava Stone Coffee Side Table.
Three dimensional artwork in original lava stone
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lava, Metal
Robert Et Jean Cloutier Ceramic Coffee Table in Enameled Lava Stone, 1960
By Cloutier Freres, Robert and Jean Cloutier
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
coffee table enameled by Robert and Jean Cloutier is made of a top, which is in three pieces enameled
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lava, Iron
Wrought Iron and Lava Enamel Coffee Table Attributed to Jacques Adnet, 1940s
By Colette Gueden, Jacques Adnet
Located in London, GB
The 1940s wrought iron and lava enamel coffee table attributed to Jacques Adnet and Colette Gueden
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lava, Wrought Iron
Roger Capron - Vintage Coffee Table with Ceramic Lava Tiles on a Metal Frame
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
This table has a slim profile and features amber-hued tiles with a seemingly inner glow, arranged
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lava, Metal
Round Faux Lava Stone Coffee Table with Arched Base
By Paul Evans
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Round faux lava stone coffee or side table with arched base made of heavy cast resin and in
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
Brutalist Faux Lava Stone Coffee Table with Pedestal Base
By Paul Evans
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Round Brutalist faux lava stone coffee table with a pedestal base. In original condition with some
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
Roger Capron Coffee Table with Garrigue and Lava Tiles
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Notice the patina of the frame which, with age, has developed an oxidized surface which compliments the colors of the tiles.
Category
20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Brutalist lava stone sofa table by Francoise Chaty, Vallauris
By Chaty Vallauris
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A heavy lava stone slab rests on an anthratzite-coloured steel frame. The lava slab shows a deeply
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lava, Steel
Brutalist lava stone sofa table by Francoise Chaty, Vallauris, 1970s
By Chaty Vallauris
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A heavy lava slab rests on an anthratzite-coloured steel frame. The lava plate shows a deeply
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lava, Steel
Jacques Adnet Lava Stone Iron Table
Located in Winter Park, FL
Mid-Century Modern Jacques Adnet wrought iron table with glazed lava stone tile top. Nine tiles
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Ceramic Enameled Coffee Table, France, 1950s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
ceramic terracotta lava stone enameled coffee low cocktail side end table or Guéridon, black metal
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lava, Metal
Mid-Century Coffee Table with Lavastone Tiles from Vallauris
By Vallauris
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Mid-Century coffee table with lavastone tiles from Vallauris. Hand-painted and enameled Decor. Base
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lava, Enamel, Wrought Iron
Jean Lurçat Attributed Free Form Coffee Table circa 1950, France.
By Jean Lurçat
Located in Brussels, BE
Nice Jean Lurçat attributed free form coffee table, circa 1950, France.
Enameled lava stone
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lava, Steel
Round Coffee Table by Jean Derval for Roger Capron, Vallauris c. 1970
By Roger Capron, Jean Derval
Located in St Ouen, FR
Exceptional table created by Jean Derval for Roger Capron.
This work once again marks a very
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lava
Jacques Adnet, Art Deco Coffee Table in Lacquered Metal, Tray Composed of Tiles
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Jacques Adnet, Art Deco coffee table in lacquered metal, tray composed of tiles in enameled lava
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lava, Metal
Coffee Table by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Famous glazed lava stones butterflies coffee table. iron base. Published in Jacques Adnet by Alain
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Pierre Sabatier, Rectangular Lava Stone
Metal Coffee Table, France, circa 1965
By Pierre Sabatier
Located in New York, NY
Designed by twentieth-century sculptor, Pierre Sabatier, this chic mid-century modern coffee table
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lava, Metal
Enamel Lava Coffee Table Les Deux Potiers School, 1960
Located in Paris, FR
Enamel lava coffee table Les Deux Potiers school, designed and produced in Auvergne (France) during
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lava
Vintage Enamelled Lava Coffee Table Max and Dominique Picard 1960
By Max
Dominique Picard
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Enamelled lava coffee table Max and Dominique Picard 1960 Ideal for indoors or outdoors.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Enamelled Lava Coffee Table in the Style of Max and Dominique Picard, 1950
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Enamelled lava coffee table in the style of Max and Dominique Picard. Very good condition
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lava, Metal
1970
s Glazed Lava Coffee Table
By Artocarpus
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
1970's Volvic's glazed lava tiles with a contemporary black metal structure.
For any further
Category
Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lava, Metal
1970
s Glazed Lava Coffee Table
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
1970's Volvic's glazed lava tiles with a contemporary black metal structure.
For any further
Category
Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lava, Metal
1970
s Glazed Lava Coffee Table
By Artocarpus
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
1970's Volvic's glazed lava tiles with a contemporary black metal structure.
For any further
Category
Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lava, Metal
1970
s Glazed Lava Coffee Table
By Artocarpus
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
1970's Volvic's glazed lava tiles with a contemporary black metal structure.
For any further
Category
Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lava, Metal
1970
s Glazed Lava Coffee Table
By Artocarpus
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
1970's Volvic's glazed lava tiles with a contemporary black metal structure.
For any further
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lava, Metal
Glazed Lava Coffee Table by Les 2 Potiers
By Les 2 Potiers
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
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A second coffee table is also available on our web-shop, with the same decoration but in
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lava
A Glazed Lava Coffee Table by les Deux Potiers
By Les 2 Potiers
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
A rare rectangular model : top consisted with three enameled and patina lava panels, on a teak
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lava
1970
s Glazed Lava Coffee Table
By Artocarpus
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
1970's Volvic's glazed lava tiles with a contemporary black metal structure.
For any further
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Lava, Metal
Enameled Lava Coffee Table by the French Ceramists Robert
Jean Cloutier, 1960
By Robert and Jean Cloutier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Beautiful abstract composition for this low table made by the French ceramists brothers Robert and
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lava, Metal
1960
s Lava Stone Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
1960's Coffee Table. Made from original lava stone with 4 recessed lucite supports holding the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lava
Roger Capron, Glazed Lava Tile Coffee Table
By Roger Capron
Located in NICE, FR
Coffee table, tabletop with geometric decoration of lava tiles glazed in shiny shades of brown
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lava, Steel
Pierre Chapo Elm and Lava Stone Coffee Table
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Brussels, BE
Pierre Chapo solid elm and lava stone coffee table.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lava
Jean Jaffeux Coffee Table in Enamelled Lava, 1950
By Jean Jaffeux
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Jean Jaffeux coffee table in enamelled lava 1950.
Signed lava tray (lower right) and black
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lava, Metal
Glazed Lava Tile-Top Coffee Table by Roger Capron
By Roger Capron
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
A top with polychrome glazed lava tiles, decorated with a stylized sun face, on black enameled
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lava, Metal
Danish Lava Pattern Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in Lisboa, PT
This Danish Lava pattern coffee table is made from gold aluminum with black feet and multicolored
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Lava Stone Fish Table
Located in New York, NY
Consisting of 9 lava stone panels with iron base.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lava, Iron
20th Century Coffee Table Jean Jaffeux in Enamelled Lava Signed 1960
By Jean Jaffeux
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Jaffeux jean coffee table in enamelled lava "cockfight"1960. Signed.
Exterior or interior.
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lava, Metal
20th Century Coffee Table in Enamelled Lava by Jean Jaffeux, 1960s
By Jean Jaffeux
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Jean Jaffeux coffee table in enamelled lava 1960 with geometric decorations in shades of red.
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lava, Metal
1960
s Italian Glazed Lava Low Table
By Artocarpus
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
1960's italian glazed lava tiles with a contemporary black metal structure.
Four similar tables
Category
Vintage 1960s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lava, Metal
Roger Capron, Lava Glazed Low Table, France, circa 1965
By Roger Capron
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
storefront.
Textured glazes on lava top, lacquered metal frame and legs.
Signed "R.Capron".
This nice piece
Category
Vintage 1960s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lava
Roger Capron, Exceptional Lava Glazed Low Table, France, circa 1970
By Roger Capron
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
storefront.
Textured glazes on lava top.
Brushed steel frame and legs.
Signed "R.Capron".
Removable legs
Category
Vintage 1970s European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lava
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Lava Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of lava coffee tables for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique lava coffee tables was constructed with extraordinary care, often using stone, lava and metal. We have 142 antique and vintage lava coffee tables in-stock, while there are 40 modern editions to choose from as well. Lava coffee tables have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Lava coffee tables made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. If space is limited, there are small lava coffee tables measuring 4.73 inches across. Roger Capron, Robert and Jean Cloutier and Jean Jaffeux each produced beautiful lava coffee tables that are worth considering.
How Much are Lava Coffee Tables?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,500, while they’re typically $96 on the low end and $65,210 highest priced.
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 Lava 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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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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