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LUNA Nesting Table
By Javier Robles
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Reminiscent of the Apollo Lunar Rover, the delicate frame of the Luna nesting table lifts three
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
$7,125
Brass Nesting Tables, 1970s
Located in Brussels , BE
Brass nesting tables, 1970s.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$778 / set
Reclaimed Teak Lily Pad Nesting Table
Located in London, GB
design is available as a nesting set and can also be used as a standalone coffee or side table
Category
2010s Indian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak, Reclaimed Wood
$1,186 / item
Series of Nesting Tables Year 70
Located in charmes, FR
set of three nesting tables from the 70s, in very good condition, smoked glass tops, gilt metal
Category
Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Cliff Young Tempo Wood Nesting Cocktail Table
By Cliff Young Ltd
Located in New York, NY
adding a Tempo metal drinks table. A nesting Tempo table combo showcases intertwining tables with 3
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Tripod Table End Nesting Table in White Ash - Fernweh Woodworking
By Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Bend, OR
This listing includes one Tall 25" Tripod Table. Eye-catching joinery paired with usefulness
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Coc...
Materials
Hardwood, Ash, Walnut
1940s Nesting Cocktail Tables with Original Leather Top
Located in New Orleans, LA
1940s nesting cocktail tables with original leather top and cross stretcher and finial under pair
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Set of Three Nesting Tables by Pierangelo Gallotti
By Gallotti
Radice, Pierangelo Gallotti 1
Located in Madrid, Madrid
A set of three smoky-glass and bronze nesting tables by Pierangelo Gallotti para Gallotti &
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Marquetry Sulivan Nesting Table by Boca do Lobo
By Boca Do Lobo
Located in New York, NY
easily converted into a modern side table or into an original coffee table. The nesting tables are so
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Mahogany, Rosewood
4 Italian Nesting Tables in Wood and Glass, 1940s
Located in Savona, IT
4 Italian-made coffee tables produced in the 1940s.
Transparent glass top with ebonized wood frame
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Tripod Table in White Ash Wood, Cocktail Nesting Table by Fernweh Woodworking
By Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Bend, OR
This listing includes one Tall 22.5" Tripod Table. Eye-catching joinery paired with usefulness
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Coc...
Materials
Hardwood, Ash, Walnut
Tripod Table in Black Ash (Tall: 25") Accent Nesting Table - Fernweh Woodworking
By Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Bend, OR
This listing includes one Short 20" Tripod Table.
Eye-catching joinery paired with usefulness
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Coc...
Materials
Hardwood, Ash, Walnut
Mid-Century Rosewood Nesting Tables, 1960s, Sweden, Set of 2
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
A set of two rosewood coffee tables manufactured in the 1970s in Sweden. The tables have
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
French Faux Bamboo Nesting or Stacking Tables with Smoked Glass Tops
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A set of three French Mid-Century Modern rectangular nesting or stacking tables each with a faux
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Beautiful Set of Three Marble Nesting Cocktail Tables, circa 1960
Located in Megeve, FR
In good condition, a small marble loss on the feet of the main table.
Measures: 63 x 56 x 35 cm
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Kurt Ostervig Designed Danish Modern Set of Three Teak Nesting Tables
By Kurt Østervig
Located in BOSTON, MA
A Kurt Ostervig designed Danish modern set of three teak nesting tables showing a clever Minimalist
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Tripod Table in Walnut End Accent Nesting Tables for a Living Room Set of Three
By Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Bend, OR
table, the more you use it. Not only is it great for displaying small accent pieces, the low angle of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Coc...
Materials
Hardwood, Ash, Walnut
Nesting Cocktail Tables - White Ash handmade by Fernweh Woodworking Set of Three
By Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Bend, OR
table, the more you use it. Not only is it great for displaying small accent pieces, the low angle of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Coc...
Materials
Hardwood, Ash, Walnut
John Kandell, Rare and Early Swedish Low Sideboard and Nesting Teak Table Set
Located in New York, NY
, each drawer centering a small handmade wooden pull, nesting underneath are one large and three small
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Nesting End Tables in Charcoal Ash handmade by Fernweh Woodworking, Set of Three
By Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Bend, OR
Made from charcoal-stained American ashwood. This listing includes a set of three tripod tables: 1
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Coc...
Materials
Hardwood, Ash, Walnut
Tripod Table in Charcoal Stained Ash Wood - Accent Nesting Table for Living Room
By Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Bend, OR
This listing includes one Short 20" tripod table. Eye-catching joinery paired with usefulness
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Coc...
Materials
Hardwood, Ash, Walnut
Pair of Parchment Nesting Coffee Tables, Contemporary
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of parchment nesting coffee tables. Contemporary. In the manner of Jean-Michel Frank.
Category
2010s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Parchment Paper
Vintage Brass Nesting Coffee Table Set
Located in Austin, TX
French vintage brass nesting coffee table set with fluted legs and original smoked glass tops with
Category
Vintage 1940s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Set of 3 Cipolin Marble Nesting Coffee Table
Located in Renens, CH
Graphic and Italian 1970s set of 3 Cipolin marble nesting coffee table with square top and cut
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking ...
Materials
Marble
Nesting Coffee Tables by Tommaso Barbi, Set of 3
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Rivoli, IT
Set of three Nesting Coffee Tables in wood and brass details made by Tommaso Barbi.
Decorated with
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Brass
Set of 3 Nesting Coffee Tables in Cipolin Marble
Located in Renens, CH
Graphic and Italian 1970's set of 3 nesting coffee tables in Cipolin marble with geometric top and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking ...
Materials
Marble
Mid-Century Modern Aksel Kjersgaard Nesting Coffee Table
By Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in San Antonio, TX
Unique Mid-Century Modern Aksel Kjersgaard for Odder nesting coffee table made of teak, circa 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Antique Inlaid Walnut Nesting Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A very unusual and incredibly well made antique nesting coffee table. This was made in England, it
Category
Vintage 1910s English Jacobean Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Brass
$1,022 / set
Fantastic Set of Mid-Century Italian “Nesting” Coffee Tables
Located in Richmond, VA
Chic set of three mid-century Italian “nesting” coffee tables. Each table made to tuck under the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Burr Walnut Nesting Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely well made Art Deco burr walnut nesting coffee table. This was made in
Category
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Walnut
$1,977 / set
Maison Jansen Nesting Coffee Table Set
By Maison Jansen
Located in Austin, TX
Maison Jansen nesting coffee table set from France. Made of brass with lightly smoked glass; this
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$4,200 / set
1920s Art Deco Burr Walnut Nesting Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A superb original Art Deco period nesting coffee table in burr walnut, this dates from the 1920s
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
$2,454 / set
Midcentury Maison Baguès Mirror and Brass Nesting Coffee Tables, France, 1960s
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful midcentury mirror and brass nesting coffee tables. This item was produced in France
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Brass
Maison Charles French Gilt Brass Nesting Coffee Table Set
Located in Austin, TX
French vintage gilt brass nesting coffee table set with original mercury edged glass tops. By
Category
Vintage 1940s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
1920s Art Deco Figured Walnut Nesting Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A stunning and very well made original Art Deco period nesting coffee table, beautifully made from
Category
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
1920s Art Deco Walnut Nesting Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A stunning original Art Deco period nesting coffee table in walnut. This dates from the 1920s-1930s
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
1920s Art Deco Vintage Walnut Nesting Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A beautifully made original Art Deco nesting coffee table, in stunning figured walnut. It dates
Category
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Set of 3 nesting coffee tables in marble, Italy, 1980s
Located in Lyon, FR
Set of Three Italian Marble Nesting Tables, 1980s
Elegant set of three nesting coffee tables
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Marble
Mid-Century Artimeta Style Off-White Enameled Metal Nesting Coffee Tables
By Artimeta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century nesting coffee tables with glass tops and off-white enameled metal frame. Tables can be
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Metal
Set of Three Rattan and Iron Nesting Coffee Tables France 1960s
By Raoul Guys, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Charming Set of three nesting coffee tables or side tables from France 1960s.
Rattan top and black
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Figured Walnut Nesting Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A lovely original Art Deco figured walnut nesting coffee table. This was made in England, it dates
Category
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Walnut
$2,249 / set
Antique Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut Nesting Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique Queen Anne style burr walnut nesting coffee table. They were made in England
Category
Vintage 1930s British Queen Anne Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Walnut
1920’s Art Deco Figured Walnut Nesting Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and extremely well made original Art Deco period nesting coffee table in walnut. This
Category
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco Nesting Coffee Table in Walnut
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely well made Art Deco nesting coffee table in walnut. This was made in England
Category
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
$2,147 / set
Antique Military Campaign Nesting Coffee Table / Side Tables
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique military campaign nesting coffee table / side tables. These were made in
Category
Vintage 1930s British Campaign Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Wood
1960s Merrow Associates Wood and Chrome Nesting Coffee Table
By The Merrow Association, Merrow Associates
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage nesting coffee table and side tables. These were made by Merrow Associates in
Category
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
1960s Merrow Associates Wood and Chrome Nesting Coffee Table
By Merrow Associates, The Merrow Association
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage nesting coffee table and side tables. These were made by Merrow Associates in
Category
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
1930
s Art Deco Figured Walnut Nesting Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely well made original Art Deco period nesting coffee table in walnut. This was
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
1930
s Art Deco Walnut Nesting Coffee Table by Epstein
By Harry
Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in London, GB
A fantastic art deco period nesting coffee table in walnut. This was made in England by Harry & Lou
Category
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Retro Italian Chromed Nesting Coffee Table or Side Tables Vintage, 1970s
Located in London, GB
A stunning nesting coffee table from Italy, this dates from the 1970s and is in superb condition
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Side Tables
Materials
Chrome
Chinese Black Lacquer Mother of Pearl Oval Nesting Coffee Table Set 6 Stools, B
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinese black lacquer mother of pearl oval nesting coffee table set 6 stools - B. Item
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Export Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Glass, Wood
Brown Marble Nesting Coffee Tables Handmade in Italy by Cupioli Available
By Cupioli made in Italy
Located in Rimini, IT
Brown Marble Nesting Coffee Tables Handmade in Italy Available.
Italian design style set of two
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Frontgate 3pc Palermo Nesting Coffee Tables Wicker Rattan Woven Glass Top 68001
Located in Dayton, OH
Frontgate 3pc palermo nesting coffee tables wicker rattan woven glass top 68001
White Palermo
Category
Late 20th Century Rustic Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Danish Nesting Coffee Table Set
Located in Pasadena, TX
Solid oak and glass construction. 32" 1/4 Round coffee table with 3 leave occasional table
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Glass, Oak
Travertine Mid-Century Nesting Coffee Tables
Located in London, GB
A trio of nesting tables.
Germany, c1970s.
Can be used in a cluster or placed around the
Category
Mid-20th Century German Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Travertine
Marcel Breuer Nesting Tables
Located in Culver City, CA
Bauhaus design. Chrome tubular frame with black laminate tops. Includes nesting coffee table and
Category
Early 20th Century German Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Chrome
$3,800 / set
1920s Art Deco Walnut Nesting Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A beautifully designed and practical original Art Deco period coffee table with four smaller
Category
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Walnut
$1,356 / set
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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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
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