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Contemporary Archipen Coffee Side Table 2 Made of Ash Wood by NOOM
By Kateryna Sokolova, NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
The Archipen Coffee Table 2 continues the sculptural design of the Archipen Collection, blending
Category
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ash
Handcrafted w/ Plaster - Textured Coffee Table “Sami” – Organic Shape
Located in Ranst, BE
Handmade plaster coffee table on wooden base
Indoor use, outdoor finish available on demand (+25
Category
2010s Belgian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cement, Limestone
Irwin Aluminum and Acrylic Coffee Table by Jonathan Nesci
By Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
The Irwin table in solid, milled 1 inch thick aluminum top with precise milled and polished acrylic
Category
2010s American Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of
Filiforme
Patinated Steel Coffee Tables by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of minimalist 'Filiforme' patinated steel square coffee tables by Design Frères. Sealed.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Materials
Steel
Large Square Single Form Aluminium Coffee / Low Sofa Table - Customisable
By Jo Wilton and Mirka Grohn
Located in Leicester, GB
The large Single Form coffee table is an elemental design with a focus on form and function. Made
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21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Art Deco Burl Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
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With its clean lines and minimalist form, this coffee table blends seamlessly with both classic and
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Materials
Brass
$3,785 / item
Afterglow Round Coffee Table of Marble and Copper, Made in Italy
Located in London, GB
The Afterglow coffee table is designed by Emél & Browne in the minimalist and contemporary style
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Copper
Rare Antique Senufo Coffee Table, Hand-Carved Wood, Circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
Rare antique coffee table or bench hand carved by the Senufo tribes from a single block of wood
Category
Antique Early 1900s African Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Sculptural Archipen Coffee Side Table 3 in Black Stained Ash by NOOM
By Kateryna Sokolova, NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
The Archipen Coffee Table 3 continues the sculptural design of the Archipen Collection, blending
Category
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ash
Arne Jacobsen Round Coffee Table in Oak Coffee Table Danish Mid-Century
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superb minimalist coffee or coctail table designed by table Arne Jacobsen in the late 1950's as a
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Side Table, Organic, Live-Edge, Walnut, Rustic, Minimalist Handmade By Logniture
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
This minimalist low table is a one of a kind piece, crafted from a thick, substantial slab of solid
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21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktai...
Materials
Wood, Oak, Walnut
Vincent Sheppard Loop Coffee Table
Located in Shakopee, MN
The sleek and minimalist design of the Loop coffee table captures the essence of modern aesthetics
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
$349 / item
Contemporary Coffee Table
Purezza
with Ceramic Сountertop by Palo Nero
By Oleksandr Babenko
Located in Valencia, ES
Purezza is a fairly large coffee table.
Alexander Babenko, the designer of the table, wanted to
Category
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Glass, Oak
$2,683 Sale Price
51% Off
Long Rectangular Archipen Coffee Table 4 Made of Ash Wood by NOOM
By Kateryna Sokolova, NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
The Archipen Coffee Table 4 continues the sculptural design of the Archipen Collection, blending
Category
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ash
Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Oval Maple Prairie Green
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light table that can be customized to any shape, size and color desired. This
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Materials
Steel
Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Rectangular Maple Blood Red
By Tronk Design
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light table that can be customized to any shape, size and color desired. This
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Materials
Steel
Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Rectangular Walnut Prairie Green
By Tronk Design
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light table that can be customized to any shape, size and color desired. This
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Materials
Steel
Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Rectangular Maple Prairie Green
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light table that can be customized to any shape, size and color desired. This
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Materials
Steel
Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Rectangular Walnut Blood Red
By Tronk Design
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light table that can be customized to any shape, size and color desired. This
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Materials
Steel
Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Rectangular Maple Rose Copper
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light table that can be customized to any shape, size and color desired. This
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Materials
Steel
Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Square Maple Brassy Gold
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light table that can be customized to any shape, size and color desired. This
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Materials
Steel
Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Rectangular Walnut Brassy Gold
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light table that can be customized to any shape, size and color desired. This
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Materials
Steel
Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Round Maple Rose Copper
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light table that can be customized to any shape, size and color desired. This
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Materials
Steel
Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Rectangular Maple Brassy Gold
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light table that can be customized to any shape, size and color desired. This
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Materials
Steel
Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Oval Walnut Rose Copper
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light table that can be customized to any shape, size and color desired. This
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Materials
Steel
Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Round Walnut Brassy Gold
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light table that can be customized to any shape, size and color desired. This
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Materials
Steel
Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Oval Walnut Rose Copper
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light table that can be customized to any shape, size and color desired. This
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Materials
Steel
Hand-Crafted Solid Wood Oak Asimetric Coffee Table by Nono
By NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Asimetric coffee table with 4 legs made of solid thick oak.
Product made to order; some variances
Category
2010s Mexican Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
$5,128 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Hand-Crafted Solid Dark Wood Oval Coffee Table by Nono
By NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Oval coffee table with a straight leg and a cylindrical one with a black stained finish.
Product on
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2010s Mexican Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Exceptional and Heavy Oak Wabi- Sabi Rustic Coffee Table with Great Character
Located in Jesteburg, DE
century rustic oak.
A perfect coffee table, wether in a contemporary or classic setting.
Category
2010s German Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Brushed and Polished Stainless Steel and Glass Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
This Minimalist modern coffee or cocktail table has a very refined line. It is beautifully made of
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Vintage 1970s American Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Handcrafted w/ Plaster - Textured Coffee Table “Sami” – Organic Shape
Located in Ranst, BE
Handmade plaster coffee table on wooden base
Indoor use, outdoor finish available on demand (+25
Category
2010s Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cement, Limestone
Handcrafted w/ Plaster - Textured Coffee Table “Sami” – Organic Shape
Located in Ranst, BE
Handmade plaster coffee table on wooden base
Indoor use, outdoor finish available on demand (+25
Category
2010s Belgian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cement, Limestone
Handcrafted w/ Plaster - Textured Coffee Table “Sami” – Organic Shape
Located in Ranst, BE
Handmade plaster coffee table on wooden base
Indoor use, outdoor finish available on demand (+25
Category
2010s Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cement, Limestone
Organic Modern Travertine
Wood “Curves” Coffee Table Set, Parisii Collection
By Studio Parisien
Located in Del Mar, CA
Sculptural, modern and quietly organic……the Curves Coffee Table is a captivating centerpiece
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Materials
Travertine
Sculptural Archipen Coffee Side Table 2 in Light Stained Ash wood by NOOM
By Kateryna Sokolova, NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
The Archipen Coffee Table 2 continues the sculptural design of the Archipen Collection, blending
Category
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ash
Contemporary Archipen Coffee Side Table 2 in Black Stained Ash wood by NOOM
By Kateryna Sokolova, NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
The Archipen Coffee Table 2 continues the sculptural design of the Archipen Collection, blending
Category
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ash
Karl Springer style Tessellated Stone
Smoked Glass Coffee Table circa 1980
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
A tessellated stone coffee table with inset smoked glass top.
Attributed to Karl Springer
Category
Vintage 1980s American Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
Handcrafted w/ Plaster - Textured Coffee Table “Sami” – Organic Shape
Located in Ranst, BE
Handmade plaster coffee table on wooden base
Indoor use, outdoor finish available on demand (+25
Category
2010s Belgian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cement, Limestone
Handcrafted w/ Plaster - Textured Coffee Table “Sami” – Organic Shape
Located in Ranst, BE
Handmade plaster coffee table on wooden base
Indoor use, outdoor finish available on demand (+25
Category
2010s Belgian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cement, Limestone
Modern Archipen Coffee Side Table 1 – Sculptural Tabouret in Black Ash by NOOM
By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova
Located in Paris, FR
The Archipen Coffee Table 1 continues the sculptural design of the Archipen Collection, blending
Category
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ash
Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Geometric Lucite and Glass Cocktail Table
Located in New York, NY
This refined Minimalist Mid-Century Modern cocktail table was realized in the United States circa
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
Handcrafted w/ Plaster - Textured Coffee Table “Sami” – Organic Shape
Located in Ranst, BE
Handmade plaster coffee table on wooden base
Indoor use, outdoor finish available on demand (+25
Category
2010s Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cement, Limestone
Modern Archipen Coffee Side Table 1 – Sculptural Tabouret in Stained Ash by NOOM
By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova
Located in Paris, FR
The Archipen Coffee Table 1 continues the sculptural design of the Archipen Collection, blending
Category
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ash
Circa Coffee Table made in Italy in Travertine. Designed by Yaniv Chen
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
the Circa coffee table, our longstanding collaborator Yaniv Chen embraces simplicity, presenting an
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
21st Century Guatemala Green Marble Coffee Table with two Wireless Charger
By [1+2=8], Andrea Barra
Located in Milano, IT
A coffee table,
an opportunity, to have a material object, always next to it, which almost
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
21st Century Marquinia Black Marble Coffee Table with two Wireless Charger
By [1+2=8], Andrea Barra
Located in Milano, IT
A coffee table,
an opportunity, to have a material object, always next to it, which almost
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Handcrafted w/ Plaster - Textured Coffee Table “Sami” – Organic Shape
Located in Ranst, BE
Handmade plaster coffee table on wooden base
Indoor use, outdoor finish available on demand (+25
Category
2010s Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cement, Limestone
Archipen Coffee Side Table 1 – Modern Tabouret in Painted Ash by NOOM
By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova
Located in Paris, FR
The Archipen Coffee Table 1 continues the sculptural design of the Archipen Collection, blending
Category
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ash, Paint
Kanyon Coffee Table, Square with Marble Top, Contemporary Black Oak
By Studio Kali, Fulden Topaloglu
Located in Istanbul, TR
Kanyon is an authentic coffee table which combines functionality and sculptural posture with
Category
2010s Turkish Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Marble
Kanyon Coffee Table with Travertine, Contemporary Sculptural Round Smoked Oak
By Studio Kali, Fulden Topaloglu
Located in Istanbul, TR
Kanyon is an authentic coffee table which combines functionality and sculptural posture with
Category
2010s Turkish Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Travertine
Pair of mid-century minimalistic side tables or coffee tables in brown-grey marb
Located in Casteren, NL
On offer here is a fantastic pair of grey-brown marble side tables or coffee tables made in France
Category
Late 20th Century French Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
$2,895 Sale Price / set
20% Off
21st Century, Modern, Contemporary, Wood, Marble, Round, Drop Coffee Table
By Buket Hoscan Bazman
Located in Istanbul, TR
Drop coffee table offers a minimal simplicity with its modernist and simple lines against
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
$5,200 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Kanyon Coffee Table, Rectangular with Marble Top, Contemporary Black Oak
By Studio Kali, Fulden Topaloglu
Located in Istanbul, TR
Kanyon is an authentic coffee table which combines functionality and sculptural posture with
Category
2010s Turkish Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Marble
Handcrafted w/ Plaster - Textured Coffee Table “Sami” – Organic Shape
Located in Ranst, BE
Handmade plaster coffee table on wooden base
Indoor use, outdoor finish available on demand (+25
Category
2010s Belgian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cement, Limestone
Handcrafted w/ Plaster - Textured Coffee Table “Sami” – Organic Shape
Located in Ranst, BE
Handmade plaster coffee table on wooden base
Indoor use, outdoor finish available on demand (+25
Category
2010s Belgian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cement, Limestone
Square Marble Base Coffee Table with Glass Top attributed to Carlo Scarpa
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in London, GB
Minimalist Italian marble coffee table attributed to Carlo Scarpa 1960-70's. The solid base is
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
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Minimalist Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of minimalist coffee tables is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct minimalist coffee tables — often made from wood, metal and stone — can elevate any home. We have 550 antique and vintage minimalist coffee tables in-stock, while there are 790 modern editions to choose from as well. Minimalist coffee tables have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. mid-century modern, modern and Scandinavian Modern minimalist coffee tables are consistently popular styles. Large minimalist coffee tables can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller minimalist coffee tables available at 1stDibs — each spanning 3.94 inches in width — may make for a better choice. There have been many well-made minimalist coffee tables over the years, but those made by Andrianna Shamaris, Pieter Compernol
Stephanie Grusenmeyer and Fulden Topaloglu are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Minimalist Coffee Tables?
Minimalist coffee tables can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,092, while the lowest priced sells for $0 and the highest can go for as much as $127,912.
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 Minimalist 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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