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Modern Outdoor Coffee Table in Resin Fiberglass with Antique Finish
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Contemporary outdoor/indoor coffee table built with resin reinforced fiberglass. This highly
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass
Outdoor Coffee Table Set of 2 Pieces in White Resin
By Albino Miranda
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Tall: Ø23.6 x 12" weight 15 lbs
The indoor version can be lacquered in any RAL color
The outdoor
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Resin, Lacquer
Outdoor Coffee Table Set of 2 by Albino Miranda, Handcrafted Resin
By Albino Miranda
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Handcrafted of resin reinforced with fiberglass and lacquered in matte white.
Unlike concrete, reinforced resin is forceful enough to withstand extreme weather conditions without cra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Resin, Lacquer
Outdoor Coffee Table Set of 2 by Albino Miranda, Handcrafted Resin
By Albino Miranda
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Handcrafted of resin reinforced with fiberglass and lacquered in matte white.
Unlike concrete, reinforced resin is forceful enough to withstand extreme weather conditions without cr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Resin, Lacquer
Outdoor Charcoal Coffee Table
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
available.
The perforated steel-topped coffee table can be used on its own or as part of our Modular
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
$3,400 / item
Bertu Coffee Table, Outdoor Wood Coffee Table, Coffee Table, Suelo
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Coffee Table, Outdoor Wood Coffee Table, Coffee Table, Suelo®
This Suelo® Outdoor Wood
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Mahogany, Sapele Wood
Cecil Low Coffee Table Outdoor
By CPRN HOMOOD
Located in Ponsacco, IT
This outdoor low coffee table features a frame made of painted iroko structure, known for its
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
$3,180 / item
Josè O Coffee Table Outdoor
By CPRN HOMOOD
Located in Ponsacco, IT
A fully lacquered outdoor side table with an oval top. The table features a smooth, glossy finish
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
$2,195 / item
Pablito Rectangular Coffee Table Outdoor
By CPRN HOMOOD
Located in Ponsacco, IT
A rectangular outdoor table with a lacquered structure and a luxurious marble top. The sleek
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
$7,570 / item
Jose
Round Coffee Table Outdoor
By CPRN HOMOOD
Located in Ponsacco, IT
A round outdoor table, featuring a simple yet elegant design. Its circular shape oeffers a spacious
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
$2,029 / item
Pablito Small Coffee Table Outdoor
By CPRN HOMOOD
Located in Ponsacco, IT
A small outdoor table with a lacquered frame and a marble top. The table has a sleek, modern design
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
$4,378 / item
Bertu Coffee Table, Suelo Outdoor Round Coffee Table, Sapele Mahogany
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Outdoor Round Suelo® Coffee Table is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced Sapele
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Unopiu
Olimpia Coffee Table Outdoor Collection
By Unopiù
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, discreet elegance, allowing it to interpret any outdoor style.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Natural Fiber
$1,474 / item
Unopiu
Agora Coffee Table Outdoor Collection
By Unopiù
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Agorà stands out due to its soft, organic forms. The rounded, enveloping character found in each product in the collection expresses a sense of comfort.
The aluminium frame is as lig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
$1,694 / item
Marguerite Coffee Table – Modern Handcrafted Sculptural Indoor/Outdoor Table
By Hannah Bigeleisen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Fresh as a daisy!
Our Marguerite coffee table is a fun and vibrant piece for indoor and outdoor
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cement
Outdoor Hinterland Coffee Table by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Hinterland Coffee Table features a powder coated iron tube base and choice of 3 different tops
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
$4,275 / item
Outdoor Hinterland Coffee Table by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Hinterland Coffee Table features a powder coated iron tube base and choice of 3 different tops
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
$4,275 / item
Outdoor Hinterland Coffee Table by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Hinterland Coffee Table features a powder coated iron tube base and choice of 3 different tops
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
$4,075 / item
Outdoor Hinterland Coffee Table by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Hinterland Coffee Table features a powder coated iron tube base and choice of 3 different tops
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
$4,075 / item
Outdoor Hinterland Coffee Table by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Hinterland Coffee Table features a powder coated iron tube base and choice of 3 different tops
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
$5,575 / item
Outdoor Matilda Coffee Table by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Outdoor matilda coffee table by Kenneth Cobonpue.
Materials: polyethelene. aluminum. glass.
Also
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
$2,845 / item
Outdoor Bouquet Coffee Table by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Bouquet coffee table by Kenneth Cobonpue.
Materials: Fiberglass reinforced polymer, and stainless
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
$1,779 / item
Unopiu
Agora Coffee Table Pouf Outdoor Collection
By Unopiù
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Agorà stands out due to its soft, organic forms. The rounded, enveloping character found in each product in the collection expresses a sense of comfort.
The aluminium frame is as lig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
$1,980 / item
Customisable Blue Aluminium Coffee Table - Indoor or Outdoor
By Jo Wilton and Mirka Grohn
Located in Leicester, GB
The Single Form Coffee Table is an elemental design with a focus on form and function. Made in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Indoor/Outdoor Montrose Coffee Table by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Montrose Coffee Table is an open-grain honed travertine coffee table with a powdercoated steel
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Steel
Indoor / Outdoor Montrose Coffee Table by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Montrose coffee table features a powdercoated steel base with a minimal honed travertine stone
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Steel
Outdoor Low Mason Coffee Table by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Outdoor Low Mason coffee table by Kenneth Cobonpue.
Materials: Fiberglass, Aluminum.
Also
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
$2,675 / item
Outdoor High Mason Coffee Table by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Outdoor high mason coffee table by Kenneth Cobonpue.
Materials: Fiberglass, Aluminum.
Also
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
$1,944 / item
Outdoor Medium Lolah Coffee Table by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Outdoor medium oval Lolah coffee table by Kenneth Cobonpue
Materials: Polyethelene, aluminum
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Outdoor Croissant Large Coffee Table by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Croissant coffee table by Kenneth Cobonpue
Materials: Polyethylene, steel. Glass.
Dimensions
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Outdoor Croissant Medium Coffee Table by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Croissant coffee table by Kenneth Cobonpue.
Materials: Polyethylene, steel. Glass.
Dimensions
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Outdoor Balou Medium Coffee Table by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Balou coffee table by Kenneth Cobonpue.
Materials: Polyethelene, Nylon. Steel.
Dimensions
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Outdoor Balou Small Coffee Table by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Balou coffee table by Kenneth Cobonpue
Materials: Polyethylene, nylon. Steel.
Dimensions
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
$1,409 / item
Indoor or Outdoor Bronson Coffee Table by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The outdoor Bronson coffee table features a turbo or walnut travertine top with notched corners
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Steel
Van Keppel Green "VKG" Outdoor/ Indoor Coffee Table 1955c.
Located in Chicago, IL
Van Keppel Green "VKG" Outdoor/ Indoor Coffee Table 1955c. Custom made by California Living 2000c
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Metal
Small Outdoor
Virkelyst
Coffee Table in Teak for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Small outdoor 'Virkelyst' coffee table in teak for Skagerak
Skagerak was founded in 1976 by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cockt...
Materials
Wood, Teak
Indoor or Outdoor Bronson Coffee Table by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The outdoor Bronson coffee table features a turbo or walnut travertine top with notched corners
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Steel
Artisan Oak Terracotta Tiles Coffee or Outdoor Table, France, 1950
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Vienna, AT
Artisan oak terracotta coffee or outdoor table, France, 1950
Artisan wooden terracotta coffee
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Terracotta, Oak
Michael Taylor Montecito Round Glass Coffee Table Outdoor Indoor Cocktail Table
By Michael Taylor
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Michael Taylor Montecito Round Glass Coffee Table Outdoor Indoor Cocktail Table.
Constructed from
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Outdoor Teak Stainless Steel Powder Coated Coffee Cocktail Table
By Heather Ashton Design
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Inspired by the simplicity of Mid-Century design, The Hayden coffee table feels light and airy. The
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Outdoor Large Oval Lolah Coffee Table by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Outdoor large oval Lolah coffee table by Kenneth Cobonpue..
Materials: Polyethelene, aluminum
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Matt Yellow, Single Form Square Aluminium Coffee Table - Indoor / Outdoor
By Jo Wilton and Mirka Grohn
Located in Leicester, GB
The Single Form Coffee Table is a modern minimal design with a focus on form and function. Made in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Steel Outdoor Medium Pebble Coffee Table by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Steel medium pebble coffee table by Kenneth Cobonpue.
Materials: Steel.
Also available in other
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Wood Outdoor Small Pebble Coffee Table by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Wood small pebble coffee table by Kenneth Cobonpue.
Materials: natural Macassar or walnut. Steel
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Wood Outdoor Medium Pebble Coffee Table by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Wood medium pebble coffee table by Kenneth Cobonpue.
Materials: natural Macassar or walnut. Steel
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Steel Outdoor Small Pebble Coffee Table by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Steel small Pebble coffee table by Kenneth Cobonpue.
Materials: Steel.
Also available in other
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Minimalist brazilian outdoor indoor coffee table "claudia" by Samuel Lamas
By Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
Introducing the Claudia Coffee Table by Lamas Design, a stunning blend of elegance and
Category
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Granite, Marble
Minimalist brazilian outdoor indoor coffee table "claudia" by Samuel Lamas
By Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
Introducing the Claudia Coffee Table by Lamas Design, a stunning blend of elegance and
Category
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Granite, Marble
21st Century Modern Metal Coffee Table or Side Table D45 Indoor Outdoor
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Pomme" is the elegant collection of coffee and occasional tables with three bases.
The table can
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Coffee Table for Outdoor or Porch Smania, Italy, circa 1975
By Smania, Afra
Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Vienna, AT
Versatile rattan outdoor or coffee table for Smania Italy, circa 1975
Dimensions are 33" x 33" x
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Gubi TS Outdoor Round Travertine Coffee Table Designed by GamFratesi
By Gubi, GamFratesi Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
any interior and setting. Now, the black-based TS Side and Coffee Tables are getting the outdoor
Category
2010s Danish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Artisan Brutalist Oak Coffee or Outdoor Table Mid Century, France, 1950
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Vienna, AT
Artisan brutalist oak coffee or outdoor table, France, 1950
Artisan rustic coffee table, large and
Category
Vintage 1950s French Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Artisan Brutalist Oak Coffee or Outdoor Table Mid Century, France, 1950
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Vienna, AT
Artisan brutalist oak coffee or outdoor table, France, 1950
Artisan rustic coffee table, France
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Outdoor Pitch Pine Wood Coffee Table with Carved and Colored Legs
By Shewekar Elgharably
Located in Cairo, EG
Outdoor pitch pine wood coffee table set of 3, with carved and colored legs.
Not your traditional
Category
2010s Egyptian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
Modern Andrea Salvetti Dilmos Square Coffee Table Cast Aluminium Indoor Outdoor
By Andrea Salvetti, Dilmos Edizioni
Located in Milan, IT
Coffee table in cast aluminium with wooden-textured shape designed by Andrea Salvetti for Dilmos
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Modern Andrea Salvetti Dilmos Round Coffee Table Cast Aluminium Indoor Outdoor
By Andrea Salvetti, Dilmos Edizioni
Located in Milan, IT
COFFEE TABLE in cast aluminium with wooden-textured shape designed by Andrea Salvetti for Dilmos
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Rustic Hand Carved Stone Garden Coffee Farm Patio Table Outdoor Indoor Antique
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rustic hand carved stone Garden coffee Farm patio table outdoor indoor Antique. 18th 19th Century
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Limestone
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Outdoor Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of outdoor coffee tables for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique outdoor coffee tables was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, stone and iron. There are 56 antique and vintage outdoor coffee tables for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 51 modern editions to choose from as well. Outdoor coffee tables have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Outdoor coffee tables bearing Modern or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Some outdoor coffee tables are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller outdoor coffee tables, measuring 16 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made outdoor coffee tables over the years, but those made by John Salterini, Lawson-Fenning and Richard Schultz are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Outdoor Coffee Tables?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,269, while they’re typically $395 on the low end and $14,475 highest priced.
Finding the Right Coffee And 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 Outdoor Coffee Tables
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The best material for an outdoor table may depend upon your taste. Outdoor tables and other outdoor furniture have been made in a variety of materials over the years. On 1stDibs, find a range of options that includes wood, marble, steel and glass.
- 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 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, 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 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 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.
- 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.
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Uchronia’s Plant Stand Gives Pots a Pretty Perch with All the Trimmings
Like other pieces in the firm’s Candy Box collection, the cheerful limited-edition design showcases French craft.
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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