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Low Chinese Full Moon Table, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
With a simple silhouette and minimal ornamentation, this low coffee table from the late-19th
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Elm
Brutalist Hari Coffee Table in Solid Oak
By Mokko Amsterdam
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Inspired by the simplicity of traditional Japanese architectural timber structures. The low coffee
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Brutalist Solid Oak Wooden Hari Coffee Table
By Mokko Amsterdam
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Inspired by the simplicity of traditional Japanese architectural timber structures. The low coffee
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Architectural Solid Oak Wooden Hari Coffee Table
By Mokko Amsterdam
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Inspired by the simplicity of traditional Japanese architectural timber structures. The low coffee
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Large 19th Century Chinese Red Painted Coffee Table
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
This early 19th-century red lacquered Chinese bed or coffee table dates back to the 1800s. The red
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
$3,930 Sale Price
35% Off
Teak Wood Java Rice Mortar Table c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
thoughtfully repurposed for the modern home, this historic object serves as a minimalist low coffee table
Category
Antique Early 1900s Indonesian Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak
Minimalist Solid Walnut Hari Coffee Table - by Mokko
By Mokko Amsterdam
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Inspired by the simplicity of traditional Japanese architectural timber structures. The low coffee
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Minimalist Solid Walnut Coffee Table - Hari by Mokko
By Mokko Amsterdam
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Inspired by the simplicity of traditional Japanese architectural timber structures. The low coffee
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Vintage Rattan Oval Tray Top Table or Coffee Table with Raised Edge
Located in Yonkers, NY
This vintage rattan table offers a versatile and charming presence, equally suited for use as a low
Category
Late 20th Century Country Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Large Architectural Solid Oak Wooden Hari Coffee Table
By Mokko Amsterdam
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Inspired by the simplicity of traditional Japanese architectural timber structures. The low coffee
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Natural Solid Light Oak Coffee Table - Hari by Mokko
By Mokko Amsterdam
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Inspired by the simplicity of traditional Japanese architectural timber structures. The low coffee
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Coffee Table in Solid Natural Light Oak - Hari by Mokko
By Mokko Amsterdam
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Inspired by the simplicity of traditional Japanese architectural timber structures. The low coffee
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Chinese Low Kang Table, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
versatile surface, this table fits in to modern interiors as a low coffee table or a display stand to
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Elm
Coffee Table in Natural Solid European Light Oak - Hari by Mokko
By Mokko Amsterdam
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Inspired by the simplicity of traditional Japanese architectural timber structures. The low coffee
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Brutalist Coffee Table in Solid Natural Light Oak - Hari by Mokko
By Mokko Amsterdam
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Inspired by the simplicity of traditional Japanese architectural timber structures. The low coffee
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Vintage Low Mid-Century Modern Teak Coffee Table, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
The low coffee table was manufactured in Denmark during the 1960s. The top was finished in teak
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Large Brutalist Coffee Table in Solid Natural Light Oak - Hari by Mokko
By Mokko Amsterdam
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Inspired by the simplicity of traditional Japanese architectural timber structures. The low coffee
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Brutalist Coffee Table in Solid Black Oak - Hari by Mokko
By Mokko Amsterdam
Located in Amsterdam, NL
traditional Japanese architectural timber structures. The low coffee table balances three minimalist volumes
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
$5,655 Sale Price
30% Off
Japanese Vintage Low Table (Fuzukue), Early Showa Period (1926-)
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
style: use it as a low coffee table, writing desk, or display platform for ceramics, books, or a tea
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cypress
Minimalist Coffee Table in Solid European Oak - Hari by Mokko
By Mokko Amsterdam
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Inspired by the simplicity of traditional Japanese architectural timber structures. The low coffee
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Late Qing Dynasty Period Low Kang Coffee Table with Brown Lacquer
Located in Yonkers, NY
Antique Chinese late Qing Dynasty period low kang coffee table from the early 20th century
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Rice Mortar Coffee Table or Pedestal, Java c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
beautifully to modern interiors. Whether used as a low coffee table, a pedestal base, or appreciated solely as
Category
Antique Early 1900s Indonesian Organic Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Teak
Antique Low Kang Opium Bed Coffee Table with Chow Legs and Hand Carved Frieze
Located in Yonkers, NY
opium bed is versatile enough to be used as a low coffee table, making it a functional and stylish
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Low Mid-Century Danish Modern Hyggebord 55 Coffee Teak Table with Shelf
By Møbelfabriken Gorm
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
The Hyggebord 55 low coffee table was produced by the Danish manufacturer Gorm Møbler in 1956. The
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
French Antique Carved Walnut Marble Top Low Coffee Cocktail Table
Located in Shippensburg, PA
CARVED WALNUT MARBLE-TOP LOW COFFEE TABLE IN THE LOUIS XV TASTE
France, circa 1900
Item # 403KQO18P
Category
20th Century French Rococo Revival Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Pair of Ghyczy Brass and Glass Coffee Tables, 1970s–1980s
By Ghyczy
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Pair of Ghyczy Brass and Glass Coffee Tables, 1970s–1980s
An elegant pair of coffee tables by
Category
Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Late Qing Dynasty 1900s Low Kang Coffee Table with Humpback Stretchers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period low Kang coffee table from the early 20th century with pierced
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Circular Oriental Hardwood Coffee Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
form as they simply didn’t make, or use low coffee tables in europe in antique times.
The table is
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Victorian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Hari 146 Square Coffee Table in European Blackened Oak by Mokko Amsterdam
Located in Geneve, CH
traditional Japanese architectural timber structures. The low coffee table balances three minimalist volumes
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2010s Dutch Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Vintage Industrial Case Low Square Turquoise Coffee Table with Chrome Latches
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage industrial case low square turquoise coffee table with aluminum edges and chrome
Category
Late 20th Century Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Chinese Double Moon Step Bench, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
coffee table or as an elevated surface for table settings.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Benches
Materials
Elm
Antique Old Cast Stone Garden Coffee Side Table Base Pedestal Los Angeles CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
table lamp. In a Library entryway, outdoor garden low coffee table or indoor interior design, in a
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Antique 19th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cast Stone
$7,840 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Minimalist Stainless Steel
Brass Bench / Coffee Table, Attr. Rivadossi
By Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
functions equally well as a sculptural entry bench, low coffee table, or centerpiece in an architecturally
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20th Century Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Early American Pine Cobbler
s Bench with Leather Seat Inset
Located in Middleburg, VA
as a low coffee table with a story, a sculptural console in an entryway or hallway, or a collector's
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Iron
Rare Sculptural Bronze Coffee Table by Victor Roman, Signed + Numbered, 1970s
By Victor Roman
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare low coffee table by Romanian-born sculptor Victor Roman, cast in solid bronze with a hand
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Iconic Audoux
Minet Rope Side / Coffee Table, France, 1950s
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Almelo, NL
light and elegant.
The table works equally well as a side table, low coffee table, or accent piece, and
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rope, Beech
Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Rosewood Coffee Table with Pull-Out Black Top
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This classic low coffee table was made in Denmark during the 1960s. It is made of high-quality
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Formica, Rosewood
$1,661 Sale Price
20% Off
Organic, Live-Edge, Side Table, Walnut, Handmade By Logniture
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
versatile. It is perfectly suited as a central low coffee table, a substantial side table, or a heavy duty
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21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktai...
Materials
Wood, Oak, Walnut
Postmodern White Laminate Metal Coffee Table End Table Casters Style Brian Kane
By Brian Kane
Located in Topeka, KS
Stylish Postmodern white laminate rolling low coffee table or end table on casters in the style of
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Georgian Mahogany Oval Butlers Tray on Stand
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
side tables. The modern, low, coffee table is really something which began to be seen during the early
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Ettore Sottsass Rectangular Wooden Coffee Table by Poltronova 1960s Italy
By Ettore Sottsass, Poltronova
Located in Cascina, Pisa
A rectangular low coffee table entirely made in wood, designed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Set Of 2 Doris Bronze Coffee Tables by Fred and Juul
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 2 Doris Bronze Coffee Tables by Fred and Juul
Dimensions: Low Coffee Table: Ø 84 x H 30 cm
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
$46,000 / set
Set Of 2 Doris Bronze Coffee Tables by Fred and Juul
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 2 Doris Bronze Coffee Tables by Fred and Juul
Dimensions: Low Coffee Table: Ø 84 x H 30 cm
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
$46,000 / set
Early Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table Bastiano by Tobia
Afra Scarpa for Gavina
By Gavina, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This low coffee table was designed by the architectural duo Tobia and Afra Scarpa in 1962 and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
$1,330 Sale Price
41% Off
Small Georgian Mahogany Butlers Tray on Stand
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
tables. The modern, low, coffee table is really something which began to be seen during the early 20th
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Set Of 3 Doris Tables by Fred and Juul
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 3 Doris Tables by Fred and Juul
Dimensions: Low Coffee Table: Ø 84 x H 30 cm.
Coffee Table
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Bronze
$62,123 / set
Set Of 3 Doris Tables by Fred and Juul
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 3 Doris Tables by Fred and Juul
Dimensions: Low Coffee Table: Ø 84 x H 30 cm.
Coffee Table
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Bronze
$62,123 / set
Georgian Mahogany Oval Butlers Tray On Stand
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
, effectively side tables. The modern, low, coffee table is really something which began to be seen during the
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Mahogany Georgian Oval Butlers Tray On Stand
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
tables. The modern, low, coffee table is really something which began to be seen during the early 20th
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Aldo Tura Parchment Coffee Table for TURA Milano, 1960s
By Aldo Tura
Located in Conversano, IT
Low coffee table designed by Aldo Tura in the 1960s, crafted in parchment—specifically hand-dyed
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Parchment Paper
Oval Mahogany Georgian 18th Century Butlers Tray On Stand
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
tables. The modern, low, coffee table is really something which began to be seen during the early 20th
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Low Elm Coffee Table
By Maison Regain
Located in Toronto, CA
Solid elm coffee table by Maison Regain, France. This low-slung piece has a compact footprint
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
$1,000
Low Round Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Low round coffee table.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
$5,250
Coffee Table, Low Table, Japanese Antique
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is an antique Japanese coffee table made during the Taisho period.
This small table is a
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Early 20th Century Taisho Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
"Tray" Low Travertino Marble Coffe Table
By Laura Meroni
Located in Milan, IT
Low elliptical coffee table with "tray effect". Tubular base in acid-etched iron "storm" and top in
Category
2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Baguette Low Rounded Oak Coffee Table
By Morica Design
Located in Milan, IT
Poetically inspired by a typical French baguette in its elongated and rounded profile, this coffee
Category
2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
$1,255 / item
Oriental Satin Walnut Low Table, Coffee Table
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Oriental Satin walnut low table, coffee table
This is a very attractive piece, the table is in
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Export Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Satinwood
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Low Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of low coffee tables is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and glass, all low coffee tables available were constructed with great care. We have 4224 antique and vintage low coffee tables in-stock, while there are 894 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of low coffee tables available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Low coffee tables made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Low coffee tables have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Roger Capron, Edizione Limitata and Paolo Piva are consistently popular.
How Much are Low Coffee Tables?
Low coffee tables can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,499, while the lowest priced sells for $0 and the highest can go for as much as $346,332.
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 Low 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Modern 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023No, 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.
- Why are console tables so low?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Console tables are not low. Typically, consoles are about the height of a desk but are much narrower. As a result, they work well against walls and can be used to hold lamps and decorative objects. While modern console tables commonly feature four legs, you can still find the two-legged variety, which is ideal for nestling behind the sofa. Some also feature shelves for display and storage space or cabinet doors and drawers for hiding clutter. Find vintage console tables on 1stDibs.
- What are low tables called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024Low tables are usually called coffee tables. The name comes from the table height being designed to make it easy to place something, such as a cup of coffee, on the tabletop while seated on a sofa. Alternatively, people may refer to these low tables as cocktail tables. Explore a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The chabudai, or the short Japanese dining table makes the most of limited space by serving many functions in a Japanese home. They often feature collapsible legs so they can be stored. Diners sit on pillows on the floor, rather than chairs, again freeing up more space by not having bulky chairs. Shop a collection of Japanese furniture 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 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.
- 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 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, 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 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.
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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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