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Monumental Heavy Coffee Table, Slate, Wood and Concrete, 1960s Dutch
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Offered is this beautiful rare Brutalist octagonal shaped slate coffee or cocktail table, made in
Category
Vintage 1960s German Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Slate, Concrete
Mid-Century Modern Slate Stone Coffee Table Attributed to Paul Kingma
By Paul Kingma
Located in Bochum, NRW
Mid-Century Modern slate stone coffee table.
A rare Brutalist octagonal shaped slate coffee table
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Slate
French Inspired Louis XVI Style Bronze Coffee Table New in Most Shapes and Sizes
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
the patina is applied, This particular octagon Louis XVI coffee table was extremely large, but in a
Category
2010s American Louis XVI Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XVI Solid Bronze Coffee Table Custom Made to Order in Any Size
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
sourced in France. This octagon shaped Coffee Table was created for a client and we can now reproduce it
Category
2010s American Louis XVI Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Neo-Regency Chrome Cocktail Table
Located in Danville, CA
Beautifully crafted Neo-Regency Elongated Octagonal Chrome Coffee Table with Faux Bamboo stretchers
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
$2,500 Sale Price
28% Off
Octagonal English coffee table Chesterfield table, circa 1900
Located in Berlin, DE
Octagonal English coffee table Chesterfield table, circa 1900
Solid wood, octagonal table top
Category
20th Century English Game Tables
Materials
Brass
1970s Osvaldo Borsani style Mid-Century Modern Steel Italian Side Table
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An octagonal wood and steel coffee table designed and manufactured in Italy in the 1970s in the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Antique Occasional Table, Victorian, Chinese Elm, Octagonal, Coffee, Moorish
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique occasional table. An English, Chinese elm octagonal coffee or lamp table in
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Elm
Moroccan Pair of Octagonal Wooden Coffee Tables in Bright Colours
Located in Marbella, ES
Moroccan Pair of Octagonal Wooden Coffee Tables in Bright Colours
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Large Harvey Probber Style Terrazzo Octagon Shape Top Coffee Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Walnut base octagon terrazzo top coffee table in the style of H. Probber. Nice brass inlay.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Travertine, Brass
Vintage Nesting Coffee Table With Removable Octagonal Stools
By Midcentury Italian school
Located in Milano, IT
living space with our vintage nesting coffee table with extractable octagonal stools.
Nest Coffee Table
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Wood
$2,895 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Octagonal Lucite Base Glass Top Mid-Century Modern Round Coffee Table Mint
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Octagonal Lucite base glass top Mid-Century Modern round coffee table mint!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Brass
Table Low Sofa Coffee Octagonal Pedestal Art Deco Teak Bookmatched Moulded Heals
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- Striking, geometric form with pedestal base, characteristic of the period
- Elegant octagonal
Category
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Sofa Tables
Materials
Teak
Octagonal Gilt Regency Pedestal Side Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Octagonal stepped plinth based pedestal coffee table in gold leaf over carved wood. Pierced 1/2
Category
Vintage 1960s American End Tables
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Christian Dior Octagonal Lucite and Brass Coffee Table with Tray
By Christian Dior
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing foldable octagonal crystal lucite and brass frame with tray. This amazing piece was
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
1960s Mid-Century Modern Wood Octagonal Italian Side Table
By Ico Parisi, Scandinavian Authentic Furniture ( SAF )
Located in Aci Castello, IT
. This item it's in a lovely clean scandinavian style.
This wood octagonal Italian coffee table features
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak
Modern Octagonal Lacquered Coffee Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
The ultra coffee table is a modern octagonal coffee table that has a rectangular shape and a lower
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
$5,485 / item
Mid-Century Modern Octagonal Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stunning 1970s octagonal coffee table with beveled glass top
lacquered finish over hammered brass
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Copper
Baker Furniture Octagonal Coffee Table
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Octagonal coffee table from Baker Furniture. Octagonal glass top with Greek key border. Eight
Category
Vintage 1960s American Egyptian Revival Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Octagonal Coffee Table with Metal Base and Glass Top, 1960s
By Maison Charles
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Octagonal coffee table with nickelled metal base and glass top, 1960s
Very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Octagonal Coffee Table with Turned Legs, Solid Walnut, Late 1800s
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Octagonal coffee table with turned legs, solid walnut, late 1800s
Please note that all of our
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Carved Oak Octagonal Coffee Table With Drawer, American 1950, H1196
Located in Vancouver, BC
Vintage Carved Oak Octagonal Coffee Table With Drawer, American 1950, H1196
America 1950
Solid Oak
Category
Antique 1860s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Rustic Modern Octagon Coffee Table in Recycled Bar Wood with Beveled Glass Top
By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
Recycled wood octagon coffee table has been updated with wood salvaged and repurposed. Shown here
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cock...
Materials
Glass, Reclaimed Wood
Octagonal Coffee Table
By Les Trois Garcons Interiors
Located in Wembley, GB
Octagonal walnut coffee table with three rotating tiers. Inlaid with brass veneers.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$2,380
Maison Malabert Bronze Octagonal Coffee Table
By Maison Malabert
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautiful quality bronze octagon shaped coffee table with glass shelf. Expert craftsmanship. Table
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Octagonal Coffee Table in Mellow Azure
Located in SG
This impressive octagonal-shaped coffee table in mother of pearl comes from Udaipur, India in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Plywood
Chinoiserie Octagonal Coffee Table, 20th Century
Located in High Point, NC
A delicious, black-and-gilt chinoiserie coffee table with rich floral motifs and flourishes. A
Category
20th Century American Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Lucite and Brass Coffee Table
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in New York, NY
Octagonal coffee table with a beveled glass top over Lucite supports and brass trim. The glass top
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Half Moon Brass Coffee Table by Sergio Bustamante
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Fulton, CA
A brass octagonal coffee table by Mexican artist Sergio Bustamante. Depicting a classic half moon
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Lucite and Brass Coffee Table
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in New York, NY
Octagonal coffee table with a beveled glass top over Lucite supports and brass trim. This version
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Gem Octagonal Coffee Table-Blush Glass with Brass Base by Debra Folz
By Debra Folz
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Our Gem collection of tables are inspired by the reflections of light and transparencies found in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Gem Octagonal Coffee Table - Gray Glass w/ Brass Base by Debra Folz
By Debra Folz
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Our Gem collection of tables are inspired by the reflections of light and transparencies found in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Gem Octagonal Coffee Table-Blue Glass with Brass Base by Debra Folz
By Debra Folz
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Our Gem collection of tables are inspired by the reflections of light and transparencies found in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Gem Octagonal Coffee Table-Gray Glass with Stainless Steel Base by Debra Folz
By Debra Folz
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Our Gem collection of tables are inspired by the reflections of light and transparencies found in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Gem Octagonal Coffee Table-Blush Glass with Stainless Steel Base by Debra Folz
By Debra Folz
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Our Gem collection of tables are inspired by the reflections of light and transparencies found in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Gem Octagonal Coffee Table-Blue Glass with Stainless Steel Base by Debra Folz
By Debra Folz
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Our Gem collection of tables are inspired by the reflections of light and transparencies found in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
"Petalas" Octagonal Brazilian Jacaranda Coffee Table
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Sao Paulo, Brazil
Very rare 1962 octagonal Brazilian coffee table with a designer stamp from
L' atelier by Jorge
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Jacaranda
$14,240 / item
Octagonal Gilt Coffee Table with Glass Top
Located in New York, NY
Solid metal base with aged gold gilt.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Gilt Iron Coffee Table with Octagonal Glass Top
Located in New York, NY
Gilt iron coffee table with an octagonal glass top and an x-form base with three rectangular forms
Category
20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Quality Pietra Dure Marble Walnut Octagonal Centre Occasional Coffee Table
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Quality 'Pietra Dure' marble walnut octagonal centre occasional coffee table.
Pietre dure is a
Category
Late 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Octagonal Moorish Coffee Table from Essaouira / Mogador, Morocco, circa 1920
Located in L
Etang, FR
Large low coffee table.
Barbary thuya / Tetraclinis burl and cedar wood.
Moorish style.
Arched
Category
Vintage 1920s Moroccan Moorish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cedar, Wood
Octagonal Chrome Coffee Table in the Style of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in New London, CT
and the overall cost of this cool table. Google image searches put this as Milo Baughman, but it's
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
1970s Italian Octagonal Chrome and Lucite Coffee Table by Alessandro Albrizzi
By Alessandro Albrizzi
Located in New York, NY
Lucite and chrome coffee table with octagonal glass top by Alessandro Albrizzi. Italy, 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Elongated Octagonal Cocktail Table
By Donald Deskey
Located in Bronx, NY
Small black lacquered octagonal Art Deco coffee table, with original blue glass and now also a new
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Hand-Painted Gold Leaf Octagonal Table
By trans-LUXE
Located in New York, NY
Hand-painted gold leaf octagonal table
Steel and tempered glass
Measures: Top 30” W x bottom 26
Category
2010s American Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Gold Leaf, Steel
$5,100 / item
Stylish Mid-Century Modern Octagonal Cocktail Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Bronx, NY
Stylish octagonal Mid-Century Modern cocktail table, with Hollywood Regency elements and klismos
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Nickel
1970 Travertine Octagon Nested Tables - a Set of 3
Located in Staten Island, NY
1970 Travertine Octagon Nested Tables - a Set of 3
This set is made in Italy, as shown on the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
Pace Style Lucite Cocktail Table with Octagonal Glass Top
By Pace Collection, Leon Rosen
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
An elegant cocktail table with a Lucite base, thick octagonal beveled glass top, and a connector
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Gold
Bamboo glass top coffee table
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Faux bamboo coffee table having octagonal shaped glass top
Category
20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Mid-Century Modern Octagonal Glass Low Table with Round Top, Milano, 1940s
Located in Milano, IT
Glass octagonal low table, with glass top and wood ring on the top and basement.
The body is made
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Brass and Mirrored Glass Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in Sint Joris Weert, BE
Octagonal brass coffee table with mirrored glass.
The base has mirrors on all four sides
Category
Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Gemma Concrete Charcoal M Coffee Table by Snoc
By SNOC OUTDOOR FURNITURE
Located in Yukarıdudullu, 34
Gemma is an octagonal cement garden coffee table.
The Gemma Collection is a powerful sketch
Category
2010s Turkish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Concrete
Gemma Concrete Travertine M Coffee Table by Snoc
By SNOC OUTDOOR FURNITURE
Located in Yukarıdudullu, 34
Gemma is an octagonal cement garden coffee table.
The Gemma Collection is a powerful sketch
Category
2010s Turkish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Concrete
Bamboo Cocktail Table Diagonal Parquetry Inlay Pattern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Unique great design cocktail table. Impeccably fabricated split bamboo patterned octagon shape
Category
Early 20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
Two Octagonal Coffee Tables, Patinated Acid Etched Brass
By Felix de Boussy 1, Studio Belgali
Located in Ostend, BE
Belgian made octagonal brass acid etched cocktail tables.
Producer: Belgali. Design: Felix de
Category
2010s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Octagonal Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ebonized octagonal coffee table with caned shelf. Subtle asian-influenced flair to base. The
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Cane, Glass
Impressive Hungarian Octagonal Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Impressive octagonal coffee table from Hungary made from walnut veneer, circa 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Hungarian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
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Octagonal Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of octagonal coffee tables is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and glass, all octagonal coffee tables available were constructed with great care. There are 186 antique and vintage octagonal coffee tables for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 17 modern editions to choose from as well. Octagonal coffee tables have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Art Deco octagonal coffee tables are consistently popular styles. Many octagonal coffee tables are appealing in their simplicity, but Baker Furniture Company, Debra Folz and Harvey Probber produced popular octagonal coffee tables that are worth a look.
How Much are Octagonal Coffee Tables?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,813, while they’re typically $550 on the low end and $18,000 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 Octagonal Coffee Tables
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To begin to measure an octagon table, place one end of the measuring tape on one edge and pull it across to the opposite edge. A perfectly octagonal table will have the same width and depth measurements. As a result, most people refer to its measurement by diameter. To determine the height, measure from the tabletop to the bottom of the base or legs. Shop a selection of octagon 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, a coffee table should generally be lower than a couch. However, the top of the table should only be slightly lower than the couch to maintain a balanced look. A good rule of thumb is to choose a table no more than one inch shorter than your sofa's seat height. Explore a large collection of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024The average height of a coffee table is around 16 to 18 inches. Designers typically choose this height to create a balance between coffee tables and sofas. The average seat height of sofas is 17 to 18 inches, and experts typically recommend that coffee tables be no more than 1 inch shorter than sofa-seat height. Explore a diverse assortment of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
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