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Anaconda Coffee Table by Paul Tuttle for Strassle
By Paul Tuttle
Located in Београд, RS
modernist design, the Anaconda coffee table by Paul Tuttle for Strässle is a sculptural masterpiece that
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Table Modernist, Chromed Foot and Smoked Glass Top, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels , BE
Table modernist. Chromed foot and smoked glass top. Italy 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Modernist Glass, Mirror and Wood table, Fontana Arte, Italy, 1940
By Pietro Chiesa
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful modernist glass, mirror and wood gueridon table, Fontana Arte, Italy, 1930-40. Probably
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Nerone Ceccarelli Modernist Cocktail Table in Stained Wood and Glass
By Nerone Giovanni Ceccarelli
Located in New York, NY
Moderenist cocktail table featuring an abstract, off center base composed of multiple pieces of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Willy Ceysens Modernist Cocktail Table in Cast Steel, Belgium, circa 1970
Located in New York, NY
A modernist cocktail table featuring a square box shaped base done in a polished chrome onto which
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Modernist Brushed Steel Cocktail Table by Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen, Guy Lefevre
Located in De Klinge, BE
A modernist cocktail table designed by Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen.
Brushed steel with a glass
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Etched Brass Coffee Table by Jenalzi Jenatzy, Belgium, 1970s
By Jenalzi
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare and nice acid etched brass and smoked glass coffee table with modernist etch by Jenalzi
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Modernist Cocktail Table in Etched Steel and Rosewood in the Style of Krekels
By Christian Krekels
Located in New York, NY
A modernist cocktail table featuring a square base in figured rosewood with an interior base in
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Barcelona Silver X Coffee Table by Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Draper, UT
Iconic Barcelona Modernist X-Base Coffee Table from Mies van der Rohe. Made in the 1970’s. Solid
Category
Vintage 1970s Irish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Collapsible Coffee Table in a Mosaic of Exotic Woods by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Brazilian modernist Percival Lafer, this coffee table showcases a mosaic of exotic
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Jacaranda, Mahogany, Glass
1960s Round Chrome and Glass Knotted Pretzel Twist Cocktail Table
Located in Denver, CO
Sculptural modernist chrome and glass round coffee table. A knotted tubular pretzel twist chrome
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Fabulous Modernist Nautical Chain Link Coffee Table in the style of Franz West
By Franz West
Located in Mount Penn, PA
A fabulous rectangular painted iron nautical chain link coffee or cocktail table with glass top
Category
Late 20th Century Austrian Modern Tables
Materials
Iron
Minimalist Solid Oak Side Table by Guillerme
Chambron, France 1970s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, NY
Modernist side or coffee table by French designers and makers Guillerme & Chambron. Typical of
Category
Vintage 1970s French Side Tables
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak
Modernist Redwood Burl Coffee Table Custom Made by Rehab Vintage
By Knoll
Located in Alhambra, CA
A beautiful live-edge slab of redwood burl sits on a Knoll inspired steel tripod base. Organic and modern, made to order by Rehab Vintage Interiors, Los Angeles.
This piece is cu...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Modernist Coffee Table
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Nicely formed early Modernist Coffee Table with angular wood base supporting original glass top
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Coffee and Cocktail Tables
$1,850
French Modernist Coffee Table
Located in Austin, TX
French modernist coffee table with a thick glass top and four chrome legs. The glass slab has
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Post Modernist Coffee Table, Oak, 1980s
Located in Brussels, BE
Post modernist coffee table, oak, 1980s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Steel in Black Patina Modernist Coffee Table
By Brendan Bass
Located in Dallas, TX
Modernist coffee table, steel in black patina.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Modernist Coffee Table Rendered in Reclaimed Elm
Located in Dallas, TX
Modernist coffee table rendered in reclaimed elm.
Category
20th Century French Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
$2,190 / item
Klein blue modernist coffee table, circa 1960
Located in LYON, FR
Modernist coffee table with wooden slats and glass and wood top, CIRCA 1960.
Beautiful modernist
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plywood
Faux Painted Modernist Coffee Table After Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Faux painted modernist coffee table, simple direct form, interesting paint surface ( some minor
Category
American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Lucite and Brass Modernist Coffee Table
Located in Austin, TX
Brass and Lucite modernist coffee table from France. This unique piece has a Lucite and gilt brass
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Modernist Coffee Table by Denisco, 1960s
By Denisco
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid-Century Modernist coffee table by Denisco.
The table consists of a lacquered wooden base
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic
Modernist coffee table, 1970s
By Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Chapo
Located in LYON, FR
Modernist coffee table, 1970s, with a hexagonal quadripod base. Crafted entirely from solid oak, it
Category
Vintage 1970s French French Provincial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Swedish Modernist Coffee Table, Attributed to Josef Frank, 1950s
By Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
A very beautiful and unusual modernist coffee table, made of wood with nice brass details. Made in
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Lava Rock, Teak and Metal Modernist Coffee Table
Located in LYON, FR
Modernist coffee table with cast iron structure and bi-material lava stone and teak slatted top
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lava, Metal
Square Modernist Coffee Table from the 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant square Modernist coffee table by (for now) unknown designer or manufacturer. The polished
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Modernist Coffee Table Hand-Painted by René de Lannoy, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Modernist coffee table.
Hand-Pained by René de Lannoy Artist ( 1907-1985
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Modernist Coffee Table, Honed Verde Alpi Marble Base with Patined Steel Top
By Brendan Bass
Located in Dallas, TX
Italian craft, modernist coffee table. Honed verde alpi marble base with patined steel top.
One
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Steel
Modernist coffee table from the 1970s
Located in LYON, FR
Maison Lecan presents a modernist coffee table from the 1970s, showcasing a bold and minimalist
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Two-Sided Modernist Coffee Table in Beech, 1970s
Located in LYON, FR
Two-sided modernist coffee table in beech from the 70s. It is in superb condition and has been
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech
Stunning Lane Altavista Surfboard Walnut and Burl Modernist Coffee Table
By Lane Furniture
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Lane Altavista Surfboard Walnut and Burl Modernist Coffee Table.. Retains its original
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut, Burl
California Modernist Coffee Table by ACE-HI, 1960s
By ACE-HI
Located in Coronado, CA
A stunning, California modernist coffee table manufactured by ACE-HI of Gardena, CA as part of
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Modernist Coffee Table in Chrome and Gilt Metal in the Style of Willy Rizzo
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This modernist coffee table with triple feet is made of chrome and gilt metal. This is a French
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
French Modernist coffee table- chromium plated iron and marble
Located in New York City, NY
French Modernist coffee table in polished nickeled iron. An illusion of drifting sands is created
Category
20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Midcentury Mexican Modernist Coffee Table in Marble Brass
Malachite
By Pepe Mendoza
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a midcentury Mexican modernist coffee table in marble brass and malachite
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble
Oak Art Deco Modernist Coffee Table by P.E.L. Izeren for De Genneper Molen
By P.E.L. Izeren 1, Genneper Molen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Modernist coffee table.
Design by P.E.L. Izeren for De Genneper Molen
Category
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Macassar, Oak
Modernist coffee table in wood and metal by Georges Frydman for EFA editions
By Georges Frydman
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Modernist coffee table in wood and black metal designed by Georges Frydman for EFA editions, 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Oak Art Deco Modernist Coffee Table by Hendrik Wouda for H. Pander
Zonen, 1924
By Hendrik Wouda, H.Pander
Zonen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning Art Deco Modernist coffee table.
Design by Hendrik Wouda for H. Pander & Zonen Den Haag
Category
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Oak Art Deco Modernist Coffee Table by Willem Penaat for Metz
Co.
By Willem Penaat 1, Metz
Co.
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Art Deco Modernist coffee table.
Design by Willem Penaat for Metz & Co. Amsterdam
Category
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Modernist coffee table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large coffe table with original glass from St Gobain
Category
20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
$3,400
Italian Modernist Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
The raised marble top is set upon a shaped base with four organic sculptural legs, elegantly featured in a dark finished metal.
Dimensions: 49.25" W x 28.5" D x 17" H
Marble has na...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
$3,297 / item
French Modernist Oak
Iron Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A circular 1950s French modernist coffee table with forged iron frame & stripped oak top.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Michel Dufet - Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Modernist coffee table. AUTHENTICITY GUARANTEED.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Travertine Coffee Table, circa 1980
By Mario Bellini, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Travertine modernist coffee table, circa 1980.
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
French Modernist Chrome Coffee Table
Located in Austin, TX
French modernist coffee table in chrome with glass top and bottom shelf. Fantastic X-profile, very
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Organic Design Modern Coffee Table
Located in Ferndale, MI
Organic design modernist coffee table with sculptural mahogany base and glass top.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Circular French Modernist Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
An unusual circular bamboo coffee table from 1960s France.
Nicely patinated with sculptural
Category
Vintage 1960s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo
Burled wood modernist coffee table
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Beautiful burled bird's eye maple veneer coffee table.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Modernist Coffee table by Lane,
Located in Pasadena, CA
Rectangular coffee table. The top is made of a veneer walnut and oak mix.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
French Vintage Modernist Coffee Table
Located in Austin, TX
French vintage coffee table in brushed steel and brass with glass top and inset mirrored glass
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
Vintage French Modernist Coffee Table
Located in Austin, TX
Vintage French coffee table in black metal with brass accents and a black opaline glass top with
Category
Vintage 1960s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Metal
Modernism Fossil Top Coffee table, 1950s
Located in Greding, DE
Modernist coffee table with a bent iron frame and a tabletop out of fossil stone.
Category
Vintage 1950s European Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Iron
Rosewood Coffee Table by Komfort
Located in Danville, CA
Large Modernist coffee table executed in solid Rosewood by Komfort of Denmark. Top is not included.
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Beautiful Modernist Chrome Coffee Table, circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This beautiful modernist coffee table is made of chrome with smoked glass shelves. The design is
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Swedish Midcentury Rosewood Coffee Table by Folke Ohlsson
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Swedish midcentury modernist coffee table made from rosewood with inlay two-tone top by Folke
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Rosewood
Modernist Table Attributed To Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Jacques Adnet (1900-1984), att. to
Modernist coffee table, ebonized wood with nickeled bronze
Category
Vintage 1950s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
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Modernist Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the modernist coffee table you’re looking for. A modernist coffee table — often made from metal, wood and glass — can elevate any home. Find 437 options for an antique or vintage modernist coffee table now, or shop our selection of 32 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect modernist coffee table — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A modernist coffee table made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. A well-made modernist coffee table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Peter Sandback, Cramer Studio and Arturo Pani are consistently popular.
How Much is a Modernist Coffee Table?
The average selling price for a modernist coffee table at 1stDibs is $3,500, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $24,975 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Coffee-tables-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 Modernist Coffee Table
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Styling a Noguchi coffee table really depends on the space you’re placing it in. The possibilities are far-reaching, so consider the colors and coordination of the other furniture and fixtures around the table. Noguchi tables look beautiful on their own or styled with flowers, books or pottery. Shop a selection of Isamu Noguchi pieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.
- 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.
- 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 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.
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