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Nest Of Four Coffee Tables Mahogany 19th Century Antique
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A fine quality nest of four mahogany Quartetto tables having
well figured segmented and
Category
Antique 19th Century English Edwardian Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Giotto Stoppino Orange Plastic Interlocking Coffee Tables for Kartell, 1970s
By Kartell, Giotto Stoppino
Located in Roma, IT
Giotto Stoppino designed for Kartell this unique set of coffee tables in 1968 and chose to make
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Plastic
Nest of Two Burr Satinwood Tables Part of a Large Suite Including Coffee Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale lovely nest of two Burr Satinwood side tables which are part of
Category
Early 20th Century English Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Satinwood
Travertine Marble Nesting Coffee Side Tables, 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
A travertine trio. Quite versatile this set is. Measures: Tops are 18” square. Heights are 14”, 16”and 18”.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Nesting Kidney, Boomerang Glass Top Coffee Tables, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Organic vintage nesting kidney shaped black lacquer elevated glass top coffee tables with
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Art Glass, Wood
Kipp Stewart Drexel Coffee Table with 4 Nesting Tables, "Declaration"
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Miami, FL
Kipp Stewart Drexel coffee table with 4 nesting tables, "Declaration"
Offered is a Kipp Steward
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
1930
s Art Deco Nesting Walnut Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous and very well made Art Deco walnut coffee table with four nesting tables. This was made
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Bronze Coffee Table w/ Nesting Side Tables, Set of 3
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Hollywood Regency style, solid bronze coffee table, complemented by two matching, nesting side
Category
Late 20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Set of large coffee tables model 783 by Gianfranco Frattini , Ed. Cassina 1966
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Renens, CH
A set of four ash wood coffee tables featuring double-sided black/white tops designed by Gianfranco
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Ash
Mid-Century Modern Round Marble Coffee Tables, Italy, 1970, Set of Three
Located in Hilversum, NL
D 55 cm
H 30, 36 and 40 cm
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Marble
Pierre Vandel Paris Black Lacquer Coffee Table with Nesting Table, France
By Pierre Vandel
Located in London, GB
Pierre Vandel Paris black lacquer coffee table with nesting table. France, circa 1970.
In very
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Maison Bagués, Neoclassical Round Brass Coffee Table with 4 Nesting Tables
By Maison Baguès
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This beautiful round coffee table has 4 nesting tables under the main round table. These nesting
Category
Vintage 1970s French Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Round Brass Coffee Table with Four Nesting Tables by Maison Charles
By Maison Charles et Fils
Located in Berlin, BE
Rare round brass coffee table with four nesting tables by Maison Charles. The glass plates are
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Rare Danish Teak Skinny Accent / Coffee Table with Pair Nesting Tables
Located in Kensington, MD
Rare Danish Teak Skinny Accent / Coffee Table with Pair Nesting Tables
Additional information
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Set of 2 Lily Melting Coffee Tables in Shagreen Lemurian
Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The set of 2 Lily Melting Coffee Tables are a whimsical and dramatic piece for any space. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Nesting Tables and Stackin...
Materials
Quartz, Brass
Maison Charles Style Brass / Chrome Bicolor Coffee Table
Nesting Tables, 1970s
By Maison Charles, Belgo Chrome
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Stunning large Belgian bicolor brass and chrome coffee, centre or cocktail table with a set of four
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome, Brass
Maison Charles France Round Coffee Table with Nesting Tables Brass Chrome
By Maison Charles
Located in Berlin, BE
Extremely rare Maison Charles coffee table with 4 side tables in chromed and brass plated steel
Category
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century Set of Coffee
Nesting Tables, c. 1960
s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
matching nesting end tables.
The coffee table, with its generous dimensions, is a true focal point. Its
Category
Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Jean Charles Maison, Huge Coffee Table Chrome
Brass 4 Nesting Tables, Paris
By Charles Maison
Located in Munster, NRW
Elegant chrome and glass coffee table with four nesting tables in brass and chrome, designed by
Category
Vintage 1960s French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Signed Jean Charles Maison Huge Coffee Table Chrome
Brass, 4 Nesting Tables
By Charles Maison
Located in Munster, NRW
Elegant chrome and glass coffee table with four nesting tables in brass and chrome, designed by
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Midcentury Ate Van Apeldoorn Waterfall Coffee Table Set with 4 Nesting Tables
By Houtwerk Hattem
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ate van Apeldoorn waterfall coffee table and nesting set. The four small tables fit underneath the
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
Set of 3 Italian Travertine Nesting or Coffee Tables, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice set of 3 Italian nesting- or coffee tables, handcrafted out of travertine.
They can be
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Maison Charles Brass and Chrome Bicolor Coffee Table with Nesting Tables, 1970s
By Maison Charles
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Stunning large French brass and chrome coffee, centre or cocktail table with a set of four pull out
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Round Brass Coffee Table with Four Nesting Tables by Maison Charles France, 1970
By Maison Charles
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Round brass coffee table with four nesting tables by Maison Charles, France 1970's
The nesting
Category
Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Huge Coffee Table in Full Chrome with Four Nesting Tables by Maison Charles
By Maison Charles et Fils
Located in Berlin, BE
Beautiful coffee table with 4 nesting tables in chrome by Maison Charles. The glass plates are
Category
Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Huge Round Coffee Table in Brass with Four Nesting Tables by Maison Charles
By Maison Charles et Fils
Located in Berlin, BE
Beautiful round coffee table with four nesting tables in brass by Maison Charles. The glass plates
Category
Vintage 1960s French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
1970s Marble Coffee or Cocktail Nesting Tables, Octagon Plinth Base -- Pair
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Basel, BS
Absolutely gorgeous pair of nesting marble end tables from the 1970s, in fantastic, virtually
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Teak Veneer Coffee or Nesting Tables
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Two nice fifties/sixties nesting tables: teak veneer. Each table stands on 3 legs of steel.
The
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Square Walnut Coffee Table with Four Nesting Upholstered Stools, France 1940
s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Unusual coffee table with nesting stools, walnut & leather.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut, Upholstery
Oval Smoked Glass and Wood Coffee Table with Two Nesting Stools, 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Oval smoked glass and wood coffee table with two leather nesting stools, 1970s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather, Glass, Wood
Nesting Parchment Waterfall Coffee Tables, in the Manner of Jean-Michel Frank.
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This beautiful and versatile set of two nesting, inverted U shape tables gives you many options in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Argentine Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Parchment Paper
Vintage Embossed Leather Peruvian Coat of Arms Coffee Table and Nesting Stools
By Angel Pazmino
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Embossed leather and stained mahogany coffee/cocktail table and four nesting stools depicting the
Category
Vintage 1950s Peruvian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
German Modernist WK Mobel Stacking Nesting-Side Coffee Tables in Walnut, 1960s
By Helmut Magg, WK Möbel
Located in Antwerp, BE
Modern set of three solid coffee tables or side tables with three different color top sheets in
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
Trio of Nesting Mosaic Coffee Tables with Metal Bases by Paul Kingma, Dutch
By Paul Kingma
Located in Chicago, IL
A trio of nesting mosaic tables designed by Dutch Sculptor, Paul Kingma and produced by Kneip in
Category
1990s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
1960s Teak Nesting Tables, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- Set includes 3 items
- carefully refurbished.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Solid Brass Faux Bamboo Nesting Tables
By Maison Baguès, Mastercraft
Located in Chicago, IL
We are pleased to offer this solid brass expansion nesting table. Three surface table rolls out to
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Porada Arredi Geometric Stackable Nesting Tables
Located in Munich, DE
A complete set of stackable nesting tables, that can be arranged in various ways or even used as a
Category
Vintage 1970s Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Set of Three Travertine Nesting Tables
Located in New York, NY
Set of three 1970s Italian travertine nesting tables.
The octagonal polished tops are All the same
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Duke Modern Mahogany Cocktail Table with Nesting Tables
Located in North York, ON
tabletop. This sleek look is carried throughout the four smaller nesting tables and offers many space
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina Nesting Tables
By Gianfranco Frattini, Figli di Amadeo Cassina
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Set of four modular stacking tables, "780" model, designed by Gianfranco Frattini, manufactured by
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Danish Modern Rosewood Nesting Tables Bench Group
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
Long bench form coffee, cocktail table with three nesting side tables which store under the master
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Set of 3 Italian Travertine Nesting Tables, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice set of 3 Italian Coffee or Nesting Tables, 1980's.
The tables have all a different size
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Gianfranco Frattini Nesting Tables for Cassina, Italy, 1966
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Milan, IT
Gianfranco Frattini nesting tables for Cassina, Italy, 1966.
Wood nesting tables with black and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Formica, Wood
Gianfranco Frattini Nesting Tables for Cassina, Italy, 1966
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Milan, IT
Gianfranco Frattini nesting tables for Cassina, Italy, 1966.
Wood nesting tables with black and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Formica, Wood
Gianfranco Frattini Nesting Tables for Cassina, Italy, 1966
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Milan, IT
Gianfranco Frattini nesting tables in original light grey paint for Cassina, Italy, 1966.
Nesting
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Formica, Wood
Guillerme
Chambron Oak Nesting Table Set, France 1960
s
Located in New York, NY
A Guillerme & Chambron nesting table set in oak. The four little tables can be used individually as
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Set Three Gianfranco Frattini For Cassina Walnut Nesting Tables
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Houston, TX
Set of three walnut wood and bronze smoked glass nesting tables by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Smoked Glass, Walnut
Five piece nesting tables brass frames with mirrored tops
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
Nice classical Hollywood Regency brass frame coffee / cocktail table, with four tri angular
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
John McGuire Model 57-3 Table and Nesting Benches
By McGuire
Located in Highland, IN
coffee table with additional seating, or an occasional piece, the strong architectural quality of the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan, Upholstery
Marcel Breuer,
Isokon Nesting Tables,
Set of Three Tables, for Isokon, 1936
By Marcel Breuer
Located in London, GB
Marcel Breuer (Designer), Hungary
Isokon (manufacturer), London UK
'Isokon Nesting Tables
Category
Mid-20th Century British Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plywood
Vintage Italian Travertine Octagonal Nesting Tables, 1970s, Set of Three
Located in Renens, CH
Vintage Italian travertine nesting tables from the 1970s.
This set of three octagonal coffee
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
French Circular Glass and Brass Low Table with Four Wedge Nesting Under-Tables
Located in Austin, TX
A fine French circular low cocktail (or coffee) table of brass and glass featuring a round top
Category
20th Century French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Modern Green Marble Nesting Tables Handmade in Italy by Cupioli
By Cupioli made in Italy
Located in Rimini, IT
Italian design style set of two coffee or nesting tables in Italian Green marble handcrafted by our
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Stylish Ralph Lauren "Duke" Cocktail Table with Nesting Bench Seats
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish modern cocktail table comes complete with nesting bench stools. This Ralph Lauren
Category
20th Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Gianfranco Frattini Nesting Tables for Cassina, Reversible Tops, Italy, 1960s
By Castelli, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Hitchin, England
A set of nesting tables designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina Italy and produced in the 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Gianfranco Frattini Nesting Tables for Cassina, Reversible Tops, Italy, 1960s
By Castelli, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Hitchin, England
A set of nesting tables designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina Italy and produced in the 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Mcintosh Tri-Form Metamorphic Twist
Turn Langthorne Nesting Tables Scotland
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Mcintosh Tri-Form Metamorphic Twist & Turn Langthorne Nesting Tables Made in Kirkaldy Scotland 1960
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
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Nesting Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of nesting coffee tables is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct nesting coffee tables — often made from metal, wood and brass — can elevate any home. We have 213 antique and vintage nesting coffee tables in-stock, while there are 65 modern editions to choose from as well. Nesting coffee tables have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Modern nesting coffee tables are consistently popular styles. Nesting coffee tables have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by R
Y Augousti, Maison Charles et Fils and Fernweh Woodworking are consistently popular.
How Much are Nesting Coffee Tables?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,314, while they’re typically $524 on the low end and $47,403 highest priced.
Finding the Right Tables for You
The right vintage, new or antique tables can help make any space in your home stand out.
Over the years, the variety of tables available to us, as well as our specific needs for said tables, has broadened. Today, with all manner of these must-have furnishings differing in shape, material and style, any dining room table can shine just as brightly as the guests who gather around it.
Remember, when shopping for a dining table, it must fit your dining area, and you need to account for space around the table too — think outside the box, as an oval dining table may work for tighter spaces. Alternatively, if you’ve got the room, a Regency-style dining table can elevate any formal occasion at mealtime.
Innovative furniture makers and designers have also redefined what a table can be. Whether it’s an unconventional Ping-Pong table, a brass side table to display your treasured collectibles or a Louis Vuitton steamer trunk to add an air of nostalgia to your loft, your table can say a lot about you.
The visionary work of French designer Xavier Lavergne, for example, includes tables that draw on the forms of celestial bodies as often as they do aquatic creatures or fossils. Elsewhere, Italian architect Gae Aulenti, who looked to Roman architecture in crafting her stately Jumbo coffee table, created clever glass-topped mobile coffee tables that move on bicycle tires or sculpted wood wheels for Fontana Arte.
Coffee and cocktail tables can serve as a room’s centerpiece with attention-grabbing details and colors. Glass varieties will keep your hardwood flooring and dazzling area rugs on display, while a marble or stone coffee table in a modern interior can showcase your prized art books and decorative objects. A unique vintage desk or writing table can bring sophistication and even a bit of spice to your work life.
No matter your desired form or function, a quality table for your living space is a sound investment. On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage, new and antique bedside tables, mid-century end tables and more .
Questions About Nesting Coffee Tables
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What are nesting side tables?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A nesting table is a set of tables designed to be stored one inside or under the other, giving them a layered or stacked appearance. A side table is a table that’s placed beside a piece of furniture. A nesting side table would be a series of side tables in graduated heights that can be stacked or nested together. Shop a collection of nesting tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What are nesting tables?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Nesting tables are small tables graduated in size so they can be stacked one on top of the other.
- Can I stack nesting tables?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022It depends on the design, but in most cases, you can indeed stack nesting tables. Nesting tables are a great way to maximize furniture usage while saving space in smaller areas. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of nesting tables from some of the top sellers around the world.
- Who invented nesting tables?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
English cabinet maker Thomas Sheraton is credited with publishing the first drawings of nesting tables in the early 19th century, but they may have been used as early as the mid-18th century.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Nesting tables typically consist of several different sizes of tables designed to fit underneath one another — they were initially intended to save space in the drawing room. The tables were pulled out as needed and used for playing chess, needlepoint and engaging in other leisurely activities. Shop a collection of nesting tables on 1stDibs from top sellers worldwide.
- 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. - 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 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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The Ultimate Guide to Types of Tables for the Home
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Inspired by the Cosmos, Sandra Nunnerley’s Nova Table Has a Futuristic Feel
The designer’s innovative use of an unexpected material gives this console a lift.
This 19th-Century Gilded Desk Displays a Fanciful Kingdom in Marquetry
The stately piece brings both gravitas and whimsy to any work space.
In Guadalajara, These Luscious Side Tables Are Chiseled from Volcanic Rock
Use them as tables or stools, indoors or out.
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Pen Shell Coffee Table
Chinese Dragon Plate
Chinese Erotic Painting
Chinese Export Eight Panel Coromandel Screen
Chinese Ink Box
Chinese Jade Bonsai
Chinese Jade Screen
Chinese Pig
Chinese Porcelain Iron
Chinese Shop Sign
Chinese Soapstone Panels
Chinese Sword
Chinese Wicker Animals
Chinese Xix
Chinoiserie Tilt Top Table
Christian Dior Ice Bucket
Christofle Shaker
Clark Bronze