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Qing Dynasty Low Kang Coffee Table with Custom Aqua Teal Lacquer
Located in Yonkers, NY
period in the 19th century, this low kang table will make for a wonderful coffee table! Should you need a
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

20th Victorian Style Bijouterie or Vitrine Low of Coffee Table
Located in Miami, FL
For sale is a fine quality 20th century Bijouterie table. The top of the table as a superbly inlaid
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Victorian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Malachite

Low Round Leather Coffee Table Scala by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara
By Stephane Parmentier
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary low round leather coffee table - Scala by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Modern Two Tier Maison Bagues Style Coffee / Low Table, Black Granite
By Maison Baguès
Located in Manhasset, NY
Modern Two Tier Maison Baques Style Coffee / low table, Black Granite, Faux Bamboo Dual tier
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2010s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

19th C. Large Rustic American Pine Low Trestle Coffee/Cocktail Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
". Serves as a large coffee/cocktail table or a low console table. Could mix well in modern setting or
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Antique 1880s American Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Iron

Large French Modern Rectangular Low or Coffee Table of Chrome and Glass
By Paul Legeard
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome French Modern rectangular low table (or coffee or cocktail table) of chrome and glass
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20th Century French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Paris Powder-Coated Steel Low Medium Coffee Table by Vogel Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Paris Powder-Coated Steel Low Medium Coffee Table by Vogel Studio Dimensions: D 97 x W 152,9 x H
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2010s German Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel

Paris Powder-Coated Steel Low Large Coffee Table by Vogel Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Paris Powder-Coated Steel Low Large Coffee Table by Vogel Studio Dimensions: D 129 x W 203,9 x H
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2010s German Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Lyora FSC Teak Wood Rectangular Low Modular Coffee Table by SNOC
Located in Geneve, CH
Lyora FSC Teak Wood Rectangular Low Modular Coffee Table by SNOC Dimensions: D 83 x W 65 x H 20,5
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2010s Turkish Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

NR LOW, 21st Century Modern Sculptural Circular Silver Black Coffee Table
By Privatiselectionem
Located in Sofia, BG
NR LOW, 21st century modern sculptural circular silver black coffee table The highly edge
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Aluminum

Sculptural Low Profile Teak Base Glass Top Danish Midcentury Coffee Table
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern sculptural base low profile floating glass top coffee table. Adrian
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Teak

Low table, Italy 1970s
By Another Human
Located in Napoli, IT
Low table
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Antique Folk Art Spanish Low Console or Coffee Table 1890 s
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Original Antique 18th / 19th Century Rustic Spanish Warm Brown Chestnut Low Console or Coffee Table
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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Chestnut

Italian Bamboo and Rattan Low or Coffee Table with Square Glass Top
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Italian Mid-Century Modern bamboo and rattan low or coffee or cocktail table with removable
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Bamboo, Rattan

18th Century Large Black Lacquered Finish Scroll Leg Low Chinese Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 18th century Large Black Lacquered Finish Wooden Low Scroll Coffee Table, The Tabletop has
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Antique 1780s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Hardwood, Elm

Low Rectangular Brown Rustic Bamboo and Rattan Coffee Table in Brown
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A low rectangular rattan and bamboo coffee table. This vintage coffee table is low, and perfect for
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20th Century American Bohemian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Wood

Mid Century Modern Nakashima Style Live Edge Low Profile Rustic Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Nakashima Style Live Edge Low Profile Rustic Coffee Table Featuring a stunning
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Round Coffee Table Plush by DK3, Low, Soap Oak, 110 cm
By DK3
Located in Paris, IDF
'Plush' Coffee Table designed by Jacob Plejdrup for DK3 Solid wood tabletop and legs Handmade in
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cock...

Materials

Oak

Contemporary Round Coffee Table Plush by DK3, Low, Smoked Oak, 110 cm
By DK3
Located in Paris, IDF
its low profile and impressive tabletop, the Plush Coffee Table extends the design language of the
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cock...

Materials

Oak

Contemporary Round Coffee Table Plush by DK3, Low, Lacquered Walnut, 110 cm
By DK3
Located in Paris, IDF
Walnut ----- With its low profile and impressive tabletop, the Plush Coffee Table extends the design
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cock...

Materials

Walnut, Lacquer

Contemporary Round Coffee Table Plush by DK3, Low, Lacquered Oak, 110 cm
By DK3
Located in Paris, IDF
Walnut ----- With its low profile and impressive tabletop, the Plush Coffee Table extends the design
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cock...

Materials

Oak, Lacquer

Andrianna Shamaris Midcentury Couture Teak Wood Low Profile Round Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
a stunning coffee table with smooth round sides and beautiful patina and grain. We added cutout ends
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2010s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Large Long Low Modernist Steel Walnut Coffee Table, France 1970 s
Located in New York, NY
Large coffee table with solid walnut top with nailhead details on a solid black enameled steel base
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Low-Set Round Coffee Table - Dark Finish Fundamenta 42 by NONO
By NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Low-Set Round Coffee Table - Dark Finish Fundamenta 42 by NONO Sculptural coffee table made of
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Humboldt Low Table or Coffee Table by Laylo Studio in Walnut and Blackened Steel
By Laylo Studio
Located in Chicago, IL
" high The Humboldt low table by LAYLO is a study in simplicity. Emphasizing stability, proportion, and
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2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Steel, Stainless Steel

Scala Large Low Leather Coffee Table by Stephane Parmentier x Giobagnara
By Giobagnara
Located in New York, NY
Scala collection features a selection of furnitures such as stools, tables, end tables, nightstands and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Leather

Scala Large Low Marble Coffee Table by Stephane Parmentier x Giobagnara
By Giobagnara
Located in New York, NY
Scala collection features a selection of furnitures such as stools, tables, end tables, nightstands and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Baleri Italia Bentz Low Square Aluminium Coffee Table by Jeff Miller
By Jeff Miller, Baleri Italia
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The form of the Bentz table base derives from a simple profile swept along a down and up trajectory
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Qing Dynasty Low Kang Coffee Table with Carved Apron and Dark Lacquer
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period low Kang coffee table from the 19th century, with carved apron
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Low Rosewood Coffee Table by Rasmus Solberg
By Rasmus Solberg
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This low table was designed by the Norwegian carpenter Rasmus Solberg and made in the S Møbler
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Rosewood

Low Square Coffee Table with Brown Lacquer, Horse Hoof Legs, Humpback Stretcher
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese low square coffee table from the mid 20th century with brown lacquer, horse hoof
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Burlwood Chrome Low Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Astoria, NY
Burlwood and Chrome Coffee Table. 16.5" H x 48" W x 48" D. Provenance: From a 225 West 86th Street
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Burlwood 
Chrome Low Table
Burlwood 
Chrome Low Table
$3,700 Sale Price
42% Off
Pair of Spanish Brutalist Walnut Side or Coffee Tables with low shelve
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Spanish Brutalist Walnut Side or Coffee Tables with low shelve
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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

French Modern Square Cocktail or Coffee Low Table of Brass with Glass Top
Located in Austin, TX
A French cocktail or low table with Modern styling featuring a square glass top set upon a brass
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20th Century French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Metal

Piero Fornasetti low table
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Milano, IT
Piero Fornasetti (1913-1988) Low table with wooden base and top in enamelled and painted metal
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Scandinavian Mid Century Danish Teak Columnar Low Statement Coffee Table 1960 s
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Mid Century Danish Teak Veneer Low Plinth Statement Coffee Table 1960's With Danish export stamp
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Chinese Low Kang Coffee Table with Painted Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period low kang coffee table from the 19th century, with painted décor and
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Chinese Low Kang Coffee Table with Painted Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period low kang coffee table from the 19th century, with painted décor and
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

21st Century by Arch. Adolfo Natalini "RE" Low Round Marble Coffee Table
By Adolfo Natalini
Located in massa, IT
Name: Re Low Marble table designed by Adolfo Natalini Size: Diameter cm 120 x 36 height Materials
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Miss Vanda 180 Veneered MDF Low Rectangular Coffee Table by Casa Casati
Located in Geneve, CH
Miss Vanda 180 Veneered MDF Low Rectangular Coffee Table by Casa Casati Dimensions: D 110 x W 180
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Other

Slate Top Low Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Belgian slate top coffee or end table embodies a minimalist aesthetic with its robust slate
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Slate, Iron

French Modern Round Cocktail or Coffee Low Table of Brass with Glass Top
By Maison Jansen
Located in Austin, TX
A fine circular French Modern cocktail or coffee or low table with Maison Jansen styling, featuring
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20th Century French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Fine Jumu Low Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine Jumu low table / coffee table. Table top is 46" wide 23" deep, from outside edge of legs is
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Late 20th Century Chinese Ming Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Jade Coffee Table Low by Draga&Aurel Resin and Brass, 21st Century
By Draga Aurel
Located in Como, IT
Jade coffee table features ethereal transparency and a reflective surface that plays naturally with
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Jade Coffee Table Low by Draga Aurel Resin and Brass, 21st Century
By Draga Aurel
Located in Como, IT
Jade coffee table features ethereal transparency and a reflective surface that plays naturally with
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Jade Coffee Table Low by Draga Aurel Resin and Brass, 21st Century
By Draga Aurel
Located in Como, IT
Jade coffee table features ethereal transparency and a reflective surface that plays naturally with
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Asian Elm Low Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Funky 19th C Asian elm low table / bench. Good colour. 1890. Reference: 8398 Dimensions 77.5
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Antique 19th Century Asian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Brown and Black Stoneware Ceramic Low Coffee or Sofa Table , circa 1970
By La Borne Potters
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
mid-20th century design. Original and elegant stoneware ceramic low coffee or sofa table. Elegant
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Low Profile Bench / Coffee Table in Rosewood by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in San Diego, CA
A absolutley gorgeous low profile bench / coffee table in rosewood by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo
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Late 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Italian Modernist Low or Coffee Table of Chrome and Brass, Attrib. Romeo Rega
By Romeo Rega
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Italian rectangular low or coffee or cocktail table attributed to the celebrated designer
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20th Century Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass, Chrome

Jumu Wood Low Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Simple Jumu wood low table with framed cane top, beautiful wood grain and texture.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Ming Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Jumu Wood Low Table
Jumu Wood Low Table
$2,700 Sale Price
22% Off
Contemporary Round Coffee Table Plush by DK3, Low, White Oil Oak, 110 cm
By DK3
Located in Paris, IDF
'Plush' Coffee Table designed by Jacob Plejdrup for DK3 Solid wood tabletop and legs Handmade in
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cock...

Materials

Oak

Cloud Bench/Low Table
By Daniel Mancini, Ofena
Located in Guelph, CA
used as a low table or media unit.
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ash

Italian Low Table, 1970s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian low table, 1970s. Dimensions: H= 38,5 cm; W= 130 cm; D= 80 cm.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Low Scroll Doon Table
Located in Chicago, IL
limestone. With a strong, low profile and fluidly scrolled feet, the low table honors the balanced
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Limestone

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Triple Play Coffee Table XL Low Grey Fuchsia Brown
By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Triple Play Coffee Table - Grey, Fuchsia, Brown Table in hard resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Resin

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Triple Play Coffee Table XL Low Blue Yellow Aqua
By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Triple Play Coffee Table - Blue, Yellow, Aqua Table in hard resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Resin

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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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Console 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    Low 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, 2022
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    No 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.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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, 2024
    The 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, 2024
    Yes, 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, 2024
    The 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, 2024
    The 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, 2022
    While 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, 2024
    How 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, 2022
    To 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, 2023
    To 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, 2023
    To 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.