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Gerhard Berg Mid-Century Modern Teak Slat Bench
By P.I. Langlos Fabrikker AS Stranda
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
with a cushion as shown and could also be used as a fantastic low coffee table. This bench is in
Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Teak

Gerhard Berg Mid-Century Modern Teak Slat Bench
Gerhard Berg Mid-Century Modern Teak Slat Bench

Gerhard Berg Mid-Century Modern Teak Slat Bench

$4,045
Milo Baughman Walnut and Maple Long Dowel Bench, 1950s
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Early, Milo Baughman for Glenn of California maple and walnut dowel low profile longer coffee table
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Maple, Walnut

Milo Baughman Walnut and Maple Long Dowel Bench, 1950s
Milo Baughman Walnut and Maple Long Dowel Bench, 1950s

Milo Baughman Walnut and Maple Long Dowel Bench, 1950s

$4,500
Milo Baughman Walnut and Maple Long Dowel Bench, 1950s
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Early Milo Baughman for Glenn of California maple and walnut dowel low profile longer coffee table
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Maple, Walnut

Milo Baughman Walnut and Maple Long Dowel Bench, 1950s
Milo Baughman Walnut and Maple Long Dowel Bench, 1950s

Milo Baughman Walnut and Maple Long Dowel Bench, 1950s

$5,500
Milo Baughman Walnut and Maple Long Dowel Bench, 1950s
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Early Milo Baughman for Glenn of California maple and walnut dowel low profile longer coffee table
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Maple, Walnut

Milo Baughman Walnut and Maple Long Dowel Bench, 1950s
Milo Baughman Walnut and Maple Long Dowel Bench, 1950s

Milo Baughman Walnut and Maple Long Dowel Bench, 1950s

$5,000
Japanese old wooden low table/1960/coffee table/wooden bench
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
I would like to introduce you to a very cool low table. The top plate is an old work board used by
Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Center Tables

Materials

Beech

Japanese old wooden low table/1960/coffee table/wooden bench
Japanese old wooden low table/1960/coffee table/wooden bench

Japanese old wooden low table/1960/coffee table/wooden bench

$2,200
Paul Mccobb Planner Group Stained Maple Bench with Cabinet
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
coffee table. As configured, works well as an entryway / foyer / boudoir bench with adequate cabinet
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Maple

Paul Mccobb Planner Group Stained Maple Bench with Cabinet
Paul Mccobb Planner Group Stained Maple Bench with Cabinet

Paul Mccobb Planner Group Stained Maple Bench with Cabinet

$1,200
Low Console, Bench or Coffee Table by Greta Grossman for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Southampton, NJ
Low console, bench or coffee table by Greta Grossman for Glenn of California in walnut
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Walnut

Low Console, Bench or Coffee Table by Greta Grossman for Glenn of California
Low Console, Bench or Coffee Table by Greta Grossman for Glenn of California

Low Console, Bench or Coffee Table by Greta Grossman for Glenn of California

$2,900
Japanese Low Tsugaru-nuri Lacquer Table, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
bench or coffee table.
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Low Tsugaru-nuri Lacquer Table, circa 1900
Japanese Low Tsugaru-nuri Lacquer Table, circa 1900

Japanese Low Tsugaru-nuri Lacquer Table, circa 1900

$4,880
Lovely American of Martinsville Library Wall Unit Mid century Modern
By Merton Gershun
Located in Pemberton, NJ
separate modular pieces. The low coffee table/bench has three drawers and a handsome brass band detail on
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Lovely American of Martinsville Library Wall Unit Mid century Modern
Lovely American of Martinsville Library Wall Unit Mid century Modern

Lovely American of Martinsville Library Wall Unit Mid century Modern

$3,300
Antique Rare English Open Barley Twist Splaying Legs Oak Hand Carved Joint Stool
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
, lamp stand, low bench, stool, footrest, ottoman, coffee table, cocktail drinks table, bedside
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Jacobean Stools

Materials

Oak

Antique Rare English Open Barley Twist Splaying Legs Oak Hand Carved Joint Stool
Antique Rare English Open Barley Twist Splaying Legs Oak Hand Carved Joint Stool

Antique Rare English Open Barley Twist Splaying Legs Oak Hand Carved Joint Stool

$2,371
Low Bench / Coffee Table in Jacarada Wood
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Low Bench/ Coffee Table in Jacarandá wood.
Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Benches

Materials

Wood

Low Bench / Coffee Table in Jacarada Wood
Low Bench / Coffee Table in Jacarada Wood

Low Bench / Coffee Table in Jacarada Wood

A "Perspective" low bench/coffee table by Milo Baughman for Drexel c.1952
By Drexel, Milo Baughman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A low bench/coffee table by Milo Baughman for Drexel. Created for the "Perspective" line in 1952
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

A "Perspective" low bench/coffee table by Milo Baughman for Drexel c.1952
A "Perspective" low bench/coffee table by Milo Baughman for Drexel c.1952

A "Perspective" low bench/coffee table by Milo Baughman for Drexel c.1952

$2,200
Norwegian Teak Coffee Table / Bench by Torbjorn Afdal
Located in Seattle, WA
Stunning Danish modern low bench / coffee table produced by Bruskbo of Norway.
Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Norwegian Teak Coffee Table / Bench by Torbjorn Afdal
Norwegian Teak Coffee Table / Bench by Torbjorn Afdal

Norwegian Teak Coffee Table / Bench by Torbjorn Afdal

$900
Jangada Low Bench or Coffee Table
By Claudia Moreira Salles
Located in New York, NY
'Jangada' low bench or coffee table by Claudia Moreira Salles. Made of solid Itauba wood. Sale
Category

Late 20th Century Brazilian Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Jangada Low Bench or Coffee Table
Jangada Low Bench or Coffee Table

Jangada Low Bench or Coffee Table

$2,350
Mid-Century Walnut Low Bench or Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Walnut seat and legs. Brass feet.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Walnut Low Bench or Coffee Table
Mid-Century Walnut Low Bench or Coffee Table

Mid-Century Walnut Low Bench or Coffee Table

$2,200
Charlotte Perriand Low Bench Annex Coffee Table from Cansado, Mauritania
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Maastricht, NL
Charlotte Perriand’s modern designs to furnish some of the apartments. This low bench, that is a
Category

Vintage 1960s Mauritanian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Charlotte Perriand Low Bench Annex Coffee Table from Cansado, Mauritania
Charlotte Perriand Low Bench Annex Coffee Table from Cansado, Mauritania

Charlotte Perriand Low Bench Annex Coffee Table from Cansado, Mauritania

Pierre Chapo Low Table/ Bench
Located in Hudson, NY
Solid mahogany low table / bench influenced by Charlotte Perriand's design. Stamped on both legs
Category

Vintage 1960s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Pierre Chapo Low Table/ Bench
Pierre Chapo Low Table/ Bench

Pierre Chapo Low Table/ Bench

$4,900
Antique Oak Low Table/Bench
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Outstanding solid oak table or super-sturdy bench. Note thru-tenon construction and use of welded
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Antique Oak Low Table/Bench
Antique Oak Low Table/Bench

Antique Oak Low Table/Bench

$1,195
Low Scroll Table or Bench
Located in Hudson, NY
Asian scroll table in rosewood or teak and elm. Scroll ends carved from singular log with dovetail
Category

Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Low Scroll Table or Bench
Low Scroll Table or Bench

Low Scroll Table or Bench

$2,850
Milo Baughman Bench / Coffee Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
Low dowel bench or coffee table by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California. Walnut sides and legs
Category

20th Century American Benches

Materials

Walnut, Birch

Milo Baughman Bench / Coffee Table
Milo Baughman Bench / Coffee Table

Milo Baughman Bench / Coffee Table

$1,800
Black Lacquered Low Asian Table/Bench
Located in New York, NY
Black Lacquered Low Asain table / Bench
Category

Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Black Lacquered Low Asian Table/Bench
Black Lacquered Low Asian Table/Bench

Black Lacquered Low Asian Table/Bench

$4,200
Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Long and Low Bench or Coffee Table
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Denver, CO
Sleek low geometric bench or coffee table by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture. The top rests on
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Long and Low Bench or Coffee Table
Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Long and Low Bench or Coffee Table

Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Long and Low Bench or Coffee Table

$2,400
Long low coffee table by Greta Grossman
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A long and low coffee table or bench in walnut, designed by Greta Magnusson Grossman.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Long low coffee table by Greta Grossman
Long low coffee table by Greta Grossman

Long low coffee table by Greta Grossman

Low Walnut Bench / Table by Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Greta Magnusson Grossman (1906-1999) is one of the forefront Swedish-American designers, with a prolific forty-year career on two continents, Europe and North America, with achieveme...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Low Walnut Bench / Table by Greta Magnusson Grossman
Low Walnut Bench / Table by Greta Magnusson Grossman

Low Walnut Bench / Table by Greta Magnusson Grossman

$1,500
Paul Frankl Painted Cork Top Low Table/ Bench
Located in New York, NY
Painted cork top. Wood ebonized base. Original finish. Excellent condition.

DIMENSIONS: 71 in. wide x 21 in. deep x 12 in. high
Category

Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Paul Frankl Painted Cork Top Low Table/ Bench
Paul Frankl Painted Cork Top Low Table/ Bench

Paul Frankl Painted Cork Top Low Table/ Bench

Early American Primitive Bench or Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early American bench or low coffee table. Originally functioned as a laundry bench with a tilted
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Pine

Early American Primitive Bench or Coffee Table
Early American Primitive Bench or Coffee Table

Early American Primitive Bench or Coffee Table

$550
Long low coffee table by Finn Juhl for Bovirke
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A long low coffee table or bench in teak, brass and metal by Finn Juhl for Bovirke.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Long low coffee table by Finn Juhl for Bovirke
Long low coffee table by Finn Juhl for Bovirke

Long low coffee table by Finn Juhl for Bovirke

$5,400
Low table - bench by André Simard - André Simard edition - Circa 1955
By André Simard
Located in Paris, FR
Low table - bench by André Simard (1927-) André Simard edition - Circa 1955
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Low table - bench by André Simard - André Simard edition - Circa 1955
Low table - bench by André Simard - André Simard edition - Circa 1955

Low table - bench by André Simard - André Simard edition - Circa 1955

Contemporary Bench or Low Table of Hide Top and Mahogany Base
Located in Long Island City, NY
Contemporary low table/bench comprised of an antique hide covered top on a carved mahogany base
Category

20th Century Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Bench or Low Table of Hide Top and Mahogany Base
Contemporary Bench or Low Table of Hide Top and Mahogany Base

Contemporary Bench or Low Table of Hide Top and Mahogany Base

Pair of Danish low tables
Located in Hudson, NY
Low coffee tables / benches with elegant metal leg detail
Category

20th Century Danish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Pair of Danish low tables
Pair of Danish low tables

Pair of Danish low tables

$3,600
Milo Baughman for thayer coggin low table
Located in New York, NY
Ebonized open grain walnut Milo Baughman for Thayer coggin low coffee table / bench in freshly
Category

20th Century American Benches

Materials

Walnut, Lacquer

Milo Baughman for thayer coggin low table
Milo Baughman for thayer coggin low table

Milo Baughman for thayer coggin low table

$2,200
Midcentury "Krobo" Low Teak Bench by Torbjörn Afdal for Mellemstrands
By Mellemstrands Trevareindustri, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Malmo, SE
A low solid teak bench designed by Norwegian designer Torbjörn Afdal. The model is called Krobo and
Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Midcentury "Krobo" Low Teak Bench by Torbjörn Afdal for Mellemstrands
Midcentury "Krobo" Low Teak Bench by Torbjörn Afdal for Mellemstrands

Midcentury "Krobo" Low Teak Bench by Torbjörn Afdal for Mellemstrands

$2,258
1950s California Studio Table/Bench W/ Murano Glass Tile Top
By Conrad Divine
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Conrad Divine Long low California studio coffee table/bench 1950s Wooden frame with murano glass
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

1950s California Studio Table/Bench W/ Murano Glass Tile Top
1950s California Studio Table/Bench W/ Murano Glass Tile Top

1950s California Studio Table/Bench W/ Murano Glass Tile Top

$2,200
Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo “Korbo” Long Teak Bench
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo, Mellemstrands Trevareindustri
Located in San Francisco, CA
A long, low “Korbo” teak bench or coffee table designed by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo
Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo “Korbo” Long Teak Bench
Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo “Korbo” Long Teak Bench

Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo “Korbo” Long Teak Bench

$1,800
Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo “Krobo" Extra-Long Teak Bench, 1950s
By Mellemstrands Trevareindustri, Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in San Francisco, CA
An expansive 1950s Scandinavian Modern “Krobo” low teak bench or coffee table by Torbjørn Afdal for
Category

Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo “Krobo" Extra-Long Teak Bench, 1950s
Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo “Krobo" Extra-Long Teak Bench, 1950s

Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo “Krobo" Extra-Long Teak Bench, 1950s

$2,200
Long John Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dorchester, MA
Beautiful long low walnut coffee table/bench with bent wood legs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Category

20th Century American Benches

Materials

Walnut

Long John Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Long John Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Long John Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$3,700
Karl Springer Low Console
Located in Southampton, NY
Simple and elegant Springer piece. Can function as low console, coffee table, or bench.
Category

Late 20th Century American Console Tables

Karl Springer Low Console
Karl Springer Low Console

Karl Springer Low Console

$1,800
Low Midcentury Slatted Coffee Table or Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
bench. We love the simplicity of the lines, the low height and how the thick dowel turned legs contrast
Category

Vintage 1960s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Low Midcentury Slatted Coffee Table or Bench
Low Midcentury Slatted Coffee Table or Bench

Low Midcentury Slatted Coffee Table or Bench

$850
Finn Juhl Teak and Brass Low Long Danish Bench Coffee Table
By Finn Juhl
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
conceived by Finn Juhl to be used as a bench and/or coffee table. The top is flanked by two solid brass
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Finn Juhl Teak and Brass Low Long Danish Bench Coffee Table
Finn Juhl Teak and Brass Low Long Danish Bench Coffee Table

Finn Juhl Teak and Brass Low Long Danish Bench Coffee Table

$6,000
Modern Low Coffee Table Solid Oak, Nathan Lindberg, Bench or Daybed
By Nathan Lindberg, Pierre Chapo, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Beautiful contemporary Nathan Lindberg table, heavyweight. This piece can be used as a coffee table
Category

2010s German Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

Modern Low Coffee Table Solid Oak, Nathan Lindberg, Bench or Daybed
Modern Low Coffee Table Solid Oak, Nathan Lindberg, Bench or Daybed

Modern Low Coffee Table Solid Oak, Nathan Lindberg, Bench or Daybed

$4,161
Primitive Low Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Primitive low bench with great character. Also an excellent coffee table candidate.
Category

Antique 19th Century Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Primitive Low Bench
Primitive Low Bench

Primitive Low Bench

$795
Modern Low Coffee Table Solid Oak, Nathan Lindberg Bench, Daybed, Pedestal E
By Nathan Lindberg, Pierre Chapo, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Beautiful contemporary Nathan Lindberg table, heavyweight. This piece can be used as a coffee table
Category

2010s German Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

Modern Low Coffee Table Solid Oak, Nathan Lindberg Bench, Daybed, Pedestal E
Modern Low Coffee Table Solid Oak, Nathan Lindberg Bench, Daybed, Pedestal E

Modern Low Coffee Table Solid Oak, Nathan Lindberg Bench, Daybed, Pedestal E

$4,161
Mid-Century Long and Low Walnut Cocktail Table or Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century walnut cocktail table or bench. Very long and low with tapered sculptural sides and a
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Long and Low Walnut Cocktail Table or Bench
Mid-Century Long and Low Walnut Cocktail Table or Bench

Mid-Century Long and Low Walnut Cocktail Table or Bench

$3,000
Milo Baughman Mid-Century Wooden Bench Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Indianapolis, IN
This 6 foot long bench or low coffee table is attributed to Milo Baughman. From a Manhattan Estate.
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Milo Baughman Mid-Century Wooden Bench Coffee Table
Milo Baughman Mid-Century Wooden Bench Coffee Table

Milo Baughman Mid-Century Wooden Bench Coffee Table

$995
Greta Grossman Bench
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Wooden console bench by Greta Grossman. Makes a great bench or low coffee table Dark honey
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Greta Grossman Bench
Greta Grossman Bench

Greta Grossman Bench

$1,413
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Low Bench Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the low bench coffee table you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, walnut and hardwood, every low bench coffee table was constructed with great care. Find 53 options for an antique or vintage low bench coffee table now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the low bench coffee table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A low bench coffee table made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made low bench coffee table over the years, but those crafted by Milo Baughman, Paul Frankl and Thayer Coggin are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Low Bench Coffee Table?

Prices for a low bench coffee table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $595 and can go as high as $54,709, while the average can fetch as much as $3,325.

Finding the Right Tables for You

The right vintage, new or antique tables can help make any space in your home stand out.

Over the years, the variety of tables available to us, as well as our specific needs for said tables, has broadened. Today, with all manner of these must-have furnishings differing in shape, material and style, any dining room table can shine just as brightly as the guests who gather around it.

Remember, when shopping for a dining table, it must fit your dining area, and you need to account for space around the table too — think outside the box, as an oval dining table may work for tighter spaces. Alternatively, if you’ve got the room, a Regency-style dining table can elevate any formal occasion at mealtime.

Innovative furniture makers and designers have also redefined what a table can be. Whether it’s an unconventional Ping-Pong table, a brass side table to display your treasured collectibles or a Louis Vuitton steamer trunk to add an air of nostalgia to your loft, your table can say a lot about you.

The visionary work of French designer Xavier Lavergne, for example, includes tables that draw on the forms of celestial bodies as often as they do aquatic creatures or fossils. Elsewhere, Italian architect Gae Aulenti, who looked to Roman architecture in crafting her stately Jumbo coffee table, created clever glass-topped mobile coffee tables that move on bicycle tires or sculpted wood wheels for Fontana Arte. 

Coffee and cocktail tables can serve as a room’s centerpiece with attention-grabbing details and colors. Glass varieties will keep your hardwood flooring and dazzling area rugs on display, while a marble or stone coffee table in a modern interior can showcase your prized art books and decorative objects. A unique vintage desk or writing table can bring sophistication and even a bit of spice to your work life. 

No matter your desired form or function, a quality table for your living space is a sound investment. On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage, new and antique bedside tables, mid-century end tables and more .

Questions About Low Bench Coffee Table
  • Can a coffee table be too low?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Yes, 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.
  • Why are modern coffee tables so low?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • Is 12 inches too low for a coffee table?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    No, 12 inches isn’t necessarily too low for a coffee table. For balance, choose a coffee table that is about two to four inches lower than the seat of the largest piece of furniture around it. Usually, this will be the sofa. If your sofa’s seat is 14 to 16 inches high, a 12-inch coffee table will likely be in proportion. Find an assortment of coffee tables on 1stDibs.

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