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Modular Lucite Tables
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Modular Lucite tables,can be used as end tables or coffee tables.
Very thick Lucite
Category
20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lucite
1960s Oak Wabi Sabi Brutalist Sculptural Modular Coffee End Tables
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, table you could hope to find. This is an
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
$4,795 / set
H 19 in W 48 in D 22 in
Pair Goat Skin Triangular Modular Coffee Side Tables By Aldo Tura
By Aldo Tura
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of spectacular and versatile, modular, triangular, lacquered goatskin side tables by Aldo Tura
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Goatskin, Wood
$4,800 / set
H 18 in W 36 in D 18 in
Scandinavian Modern Modular
Pinwheel
Coffee Table in Teak by Hvidt
Molgaard
By Hvidt
Mølgaard
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This innovative design by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard is 6 cocktail tables in one coffee table
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Coffee Center Modular Cocktail Table Orange Onyx Brass Collectible Design Italy
By Barberini
Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
The 'Cloud' is a spectacular coffee table with structure in brushed brass and top in orange onyx
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Onyx, Brass
$23,418 / item
H 17.33 in W 57.88 in D 40.16 in
Marble Modular Base Contemporary Art Low Coffee Table by Samuele Brianza
Located in Geneve, CH
Marble low coffee table by Samuele Brianza
Dimensions: 100 x 100 x 38.5 cm
Materials:
Paonazzo
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
$10,461 / item
H 15.16 in Dm 39.38 in
Modular T Tables for Cocktail and Coffee Table, Made of Darkened Stainless Steel
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Chicago, IL
The T Table collection consists of two different sizes of t-shaped tables creating multidimensional
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
$8,508 / item
H 22 in W 43 in D 24 in
Handmade Modular Liz Coffee Table in Travertine
Walnut Matte by Nolita Harbour
Located in Carvalhosa, PT
Nolita Harbour Liz Coffee Table Set, a sophisticated blend of natural materials and modern design
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
$6,780 / item
H 11 in Dm 35.4 in
Set of 3 Stack 880 Blue Modular Glass Coffee Table By Niccolò Devetag
By Billiani 1911
Located in Milan, IT
Stack 880 by Niccolò Devetag is a collection of colorful blown glass coffee tables featuring a
Category
2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
$2,900 / item
H 14.18 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Set of 3 Stack 880 Transparent Modular Glass Coffee Table By Niccolò Devetag
By Billiani 1911
Located in Milan, IT
Stack 880 by Niccolò Devetag is a versatile coffee table composed of three transparent glass
Category
2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
$2,900 / item
H 14.18 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Marble Modular Base
Steel Top Contemporary Art Coffee Table by Samuele Brianza
Located in Geneve, CH
Marble coffee table by Samuele Brianza
Dimensions: 100 x 100 x 75 cm
Materials:
Paonazzo marble
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
$14,384 / item
H 29.53 in Dm 39.38 in
Set of Six Modular Tables
Located in Kansas City, MO
Great set of six multifunctional triangular tables. White and black laminate tops. Lacquered wood
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate, Wood
Danish Modern 6 Piece Modular Coffee or Cocktail Talbe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
create a hexagonal coffee table. A unique piece sure to be an interesting addition to any modern interior
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate, Wood
Midcentury Italian Glass and Brass Modular Cocktail Table
Located in Miami, FL
Four layers of reverse painted glass with brass trim roll open to form table tops at different
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Modular Ceramic Table by Agnès Debizet, France
Located in London, GB
Table Champignon by Agnès Debizet
Material: Stoneware, prochain slip
Dimensions: W 180 x D 130 cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail ...
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
1970s Neoclassical Brass and Smoked Glass Modular Table Ensemble, France
Located in Brussel, BE
can stand alone or be grouped together to form a striking modular coffee arrangement. The smoked
Category
Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$1,902 / set
H 17.72 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in
Modular Rattan Tables by Vivai Del Sud. Italy, 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Set of 6 coffee, cocktail, low, side end tables in bamboo
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Raffia, Rattan
A Modular Table by Pierre Guariche for la Plagne, circa 1968
By Pierre Guariche
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Crafted by the visionary Pierre Guariche, this versatile table seamlessly transforms into a coffee
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plywood
Dottie Circular Glass Dark Coffee Table
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
adapts to every living space with its minimal design, comfort and modular installation. The coffee table
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Faux Leather, Glass, Wood
Pierre Chapo
T22 Bow
Handcrafted Modular Low Table in Elm for Chapo Création
By Chapo Creation, Pierre Chapo
Located in Glendale, CA
Pierre Chapo 'T22 Bow' Handcrafted Modular Low Table in Elm for Chapo Création.
Pierre Chapo was
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Coc...
Materials
Hardwood, Elm
$18,800 / item
H 13 in W 61.1 in D 44 in
George Nelson, Rare Coffee Table, Walnut, USA, 1946
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in High Point, NC
A very rare modular walnut coffee table, Model 4651, designed by George Nelson and produced by
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Coffee Table by Chiaramonte
Marin for Emu, Italy, 1980s
By Chiaramonte
Marin, EMU Furniture
Located in KUTNO, PL
the furniture a modern and elegant character.
The coffee table combines modularity and functionality
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Mexican OBJ-04 MODULAR SHELVING in steel
Located in 1204, CH
The OBJ collection is based on simple gestures applied to materials in their commercial format. Through manipulations such as cuts and folds, raw materials are transformed into objec...
Category
2010s Mexican Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Custom contemporary organic modernism Brutalist style steel coffee table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
steel furniture, modular brutalist, forged, bronze coffee table
Category
2010s American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
$1,400 / item
H 17 in W 51 in D 15 in
Set of 3 Black Modular Tables "Gli Scacchi" by M. Bellini for C&B Italia,
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By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in Varese, Lombardia
The "scacchi" are parallelepipeds in self-skinning polyurethane. finishing technique used for car dashboards. The result is that of solids soft to the touch that can be freely combin...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plastic, Foam
$3,922 / set
H 14.57 in W 35.44 in D 11.82 in
Contemporary 21st Century Silos Coffee Table by Spinzi, Industrial Collectible
By Spinzi
Located in Milano, IT
special finish that enhances its matericity. Silös consists of a set of tables, a console and a modular
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
$1,911 Sale Price
20% Off
H 9.45 in Dm 31.5 in
Special Price Luxury Design Modular Sofa on Stock for Sale
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Bronze or Silver Finish Coffee Table, Mirror Insert Top with Decorative Mosaic
Sicis is delighted
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Fabric
Special Price Luxury Design Modular Sofa on Stock for Sale
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Bronze or Silver Finish Coffee Table, Mirror Insert Top with Decorative Mosaic
Sicis is delighted
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Fabric
Contemporary 21st Century Silos Coffee Table by Spinzi, Industrial Collectible
By Spinzi
Located in Milano, IT
special finish that enhances its matericity. Silös consists of a set of tables, a console and a modular
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
$3,613 Sale Price
20% Off
H 13.78 in Dm 35.44 in
Midcentury Maison Bagues French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mirror Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
This modular oval form coffee table was created in French design house Maison Baguès during the
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
$12,600
H 13 in W 48 in D 20 in
Wooden Coffee Side Table by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Fratelli Montina 70s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Montina
Located in Padova, IT
reason that chairs, tables, coffee tables and modular systems are made with the same care as a made-to
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
$1,188
H 15.75 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
Monumental Post-Modern Modular Glass Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Striking and modern, this large glass table features a substantial removable top that rests on two
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Tables
Materials
Glass, Plywood
Modular Square coffee table, Tecta, Germany, circa 2004
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Coffee table model K10 N published by Tecta, Germany.
The cubic wooden structure, lacquered in
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Gio Ponti set of 4 modular hexagonal coffee tables
By Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
A 1st edition set of 4 modular hexagonal coffee tables produced by ISA bergamo for Gio Ponti C1950
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Side Tables
Materials
Metal
French Guillerme
Chambron Modular Solid Oak Coffee Table/Dining Table, c 1950
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Labrit, Landes
life.
The modular nature of this table—coffee table/dining table—illustrates this desire to meet the
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak
$3,090
H 18.51 in W 50.2 in D 33.08 in
Vintage Boho Bent Rattan - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A brilliant example of 1970s modular design, this vintage coffee table set is a celebration of
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan, Glass
Virgil Abloh Modular Imagination Table For Cassina
By Virgil Abloh
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, benches or coffee tables. Modular Imagination communicates the theme of modularity ‒ an invitation to play
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Wood
Virgil Abloh Double Modular Imagination Table For Cassina
By Virgil Abloh
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
.
Design ottomans, benches or coffee tables. Modular Imagination communicates the theme of modularity ‒ an
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Wood
$5,028 / item
H 17.72 in W 30.71 in D 16.93 in
BIZZARTO ZEN modular sofa with oak wood coffee table
By BIZZARTO
Located in SWARZĘDZ, PL
-out relaxation mechanism and tables and organisers. The collection can dynamically change with the
Category
2010s Polish Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Beech, Oak
Norwegian Teak Modular Bench/Coffee Table by Gerhard Berg for Westnofa
By P.I. Langlos Fabrikker AS Stranda, Westnofa Furniture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Imagine a beautifully crafted vintage teak bench/coffee table that embodies both elegance and
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Teak
$4,500
H 13.5 in W 81.25 in D 21.5 in
Set of Vintage Italian Velvet Five Modular Armchairs and Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful modular velvet sofa, composed of 5 armchairs and a coffee table.
The coffee table has a
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
$9,628 / set
H 29.93 in W 32.29 in D 37.8 in
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Black Leather and Patinated Brass Occasional Tables by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
unlacquered brass panes.
Only sold as a set.
Great grouped together to form a modular low coffee table.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Organic Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
$4,444 / set
H 11.5 in W 14.75 in D 14.75 in
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Black Leather and Patinated Brass Occasional Tables by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
unlacquered brass panes.
Only sold as a set.
Great grouped together to form a modular low coffee table.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Organic Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
$4,444 / set
H 11.5 in W 14.75 in D 14.75 in
4
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Black Leather and Patinated Brass Occasional Tables by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
unlacquered brass panes.
Only sold as a set.
Great grouped together to form a modular low coffee table.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Organic Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
$4,444 / set
H 11.5 in W 14.75 in D 14.75 in
Trapani Outdoor Modular Table - Versatile Design with Travertine
Ribbed Iroko
Located in Carvalhosa, PT
The Trapani Modular Coffee and Side Table, created in partnership with Mediterrazza, set blends
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Travertine
$7,108 / set
H 17.7 in W 63 in D 26 in
Modular Coffee Table "HEXA" by Bernard Vuarnesson for Bellato - Italy - 1980s
By Bernard Vuarnesson
Located in Milano, IT
, intaglio ligneo, tavolino reversibile, tavolino estraibile
coffee table, modular design, Bernard Vuarnesson
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Center Tables
Materials
Laminate, Wood
$3,651 Sale Price
20% Off
H 15.75 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Vintage Buttoned Leather Stool with Curved Seat
Located in London, London
side table, and particularly effective when grouped together to form a modular bench or coffee table
Category
Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Leather
1970s Post-Modern Sectional Sofa in Beige Patterned Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Modular sofa with coffee table, fabric, laminated wood, Belgium, 1970s
This superb sectional sofa
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Laminate, Wood
$11,000 / set
H 27.37 in W 124.02 in D 32.29 in
Douglas Fanning, Trefle,
Clover,
Modular Coffee Table, United States, 2020
By Douglas Fanning
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful coffee table, topped in a brooding bronze and supported by blackened steel legs, is
Category
2010s American Side Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
$65,000
H 14 in W 42 in D 36 in
Douglas Fanning, Trefle,
Clover,
Modular Coffee Table, United States, 2020
By Douglas Fanning
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful coffee table, topped in dappled brass and supported by blackened steel legs, is not
Category
2010s American Side Tables
Materials
Steel, Bronze
$63,000
H 14 in W 42 in D 36 in
Douglas Fanning, Trefle,
Clover,
Modular Coffee Table, United States, 2020
By Douglas Fanning
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful coffee table, topped in a brooding bronze and supported by blackened steel legs, is
Category
2010s American Side Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
$65,000
H 14 in W 42 in D 36 in
Douglas Fanning, Pangaea, Patinated Modular Coffee Table, United States, 2023
By Douglas Fanning
Located in New York, NY
Pangaea coffee table is composed of a beautifully amorphous top in patinated brass, and a series of
Category
2010s American Side Tables
Materials
Bronze, Steel
$70,000
H 15 in W 61 in D 43 in
Douglas Fanning, Trefle,
Clover,
Modular Coffee Table, United States, 2020
By Douglas Fanning
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful coffee table, topped in dappled brass and supported by blackened steel legs, is not
Category
2010s American Side Tables
Materials
Steel, Bronze
$63,000
H 14 in W 42 in D 36 in
Douglas Fanning, Pangaea, Patinated Modular Coffee Table, United States, 2023
By Douglas Fanning
Located in New York, NY
Pangaea coffee table is composed of a beautifully amorphous top in patinated brass, and a series of
Category
2010s American Side Tables
Materials
Steel, Bronze
$70,000
H 15 in W 61 in D 43 in
Harvey Probber Advent 1 Series Bookcase(s) in Oak and Walnut
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
, coffee tables, case pieces, and office systems. Note: There are five bookcases available, priced
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Walnut
$5,500 / item
H 54.25 in W 35 in D 12.25 in
Modular Coffee Table
Located in Wembley, GB
Large modular coffee table with a rose gold gold metal frame and smoked glass.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Great Britain (UK) Modern Coffee and Cockt...
Materials
Metal
Italian modular coffee table in chrome and smoked glass
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Italian modular coffee table in chrome and smoked glass
4 modular pieces in overall good
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
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Modular Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of modular coffee tables is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and glass, all modular coffee tables available were constructed with great care. Find 234 antique and vintage modular coffee tables at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 109 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Modular coffee tables have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Modular coffee tables are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many modular coffee tables are appealing in their simplicity, but Andrianna Shamaris, Mario Bellini and Bernard Vuarnesson produced popular modular coffee tables that are worth a look.
How Much are Modular Coffee Tables?
Modular coffee tables can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,774, while the lowest priced sells for $165 and the highest can go for as much as $70,000.
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 Modular Coffee Tables
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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.
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