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Pair of Petrified Wood Center or Coffee Table with Black Metal Base
By Pietra Gallery
Located in Polanco, CDMX
Source: Java, Indonesia
Wood fossilization is a group of processes where all organic material is replaced by minerals. Petrifaction process occurs underground when wood is buried und...
Category
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Center Tables
Materials
Metal
Pair of Woven Rattan Wicker Bamboo Star End Side Coffee Tables Vintage Tropical
By Hollywood Glam
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
as a coffee or cocktail table. Perfect for that Palm Beach, tropical, Hollywood Regency decor.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency End Tables
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker
Pair of Baxter of Italy “Paul” Sofa Side Coffee Tables in “Emperador” Marble
By Baxter
Located in Barrowford, GB
This is a spectacular, rare identical pair of “Paul” sofa/side/coffee tables from the world renown
Category
2010s Side Tables
Materials
Marble
Pair or Single French Modern Gueridon, Low Side or Coffee Tables, Louis Sognot
By Louis Sognot
Located in New York City, NY
Pair of fabulous French Art Deco modernist tables in ribbon stripe mahogany with tubular brass
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco End Tables
Materials
Brass
Unique Pair of Art Deco Coffee or Bedside Tables with Beveled Glass Tops
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful pair of hand-crafted 1920's, multi-purpose Art Deco tables.
If you have the right space
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco End Tables
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
Manner of Maison Jansen Pair of Brushed Steel and Brass Side or Coffee Tables
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
or end tables could be paired together in front of a long sofa and used as a two-piece coffee table.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
Vivai del Sud signed Pair of Italian White Ceramic Palm-Shaped Coffee Tables
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Roma, IT
The table top is round, enriched by a central mirror, while the edge is formed by a succession of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Mirror
Pair of Hollywood Regency Gilded Metal Flower Coffee Tables by Hans Kögl, 1960s
By Hans Kögl
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
From the manufactory Hans Kögl. Great handwork, the glass plates were newly made, because the old ones were scratched too much.
Category
Vintage 1960s German Hollywood Regency Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Pair of Midcentury Modern Maison Jansen Brass Coffee or End Tables w. Glass Tops
By Maison Jansen
Located in Lisse, NL
Elegant and great condition pair of Hollywood Regency tables, for all kinds of purposes.
Because
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass
Les 2 Potiers French Ceramic Tile Pair of Side End or Small Coffee Tables
By Les 2 Potiers
Located in Chicago, IL
Colorful glazed ceramic tile end or side table with metal table base by French ceramic artists Les
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Iron
Reversible Teak
Formica Coffee Table by Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen, Signed
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A classic 1960s reversible coffee table by Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen, which can also be used
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Formica, Teak
Italian Mid Century Wood Bedside or Coffee Tables, G. Frattini for Bernini, 1957
By Bernini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern pair of solid wood bedsides or coffee tables by Gianfranco Frattini for
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Decorated Gold Leaf, Brass and Glass Coffee, Side or End Tables, c 1960s
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful artistry in this pair of decorated gold leaf tables which can function as a coffee table
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
Contemporary Pair of Brass and Marble Side Table, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Contemporary pair of side end low coffee tables or nightstands in brass and marble. the marble are
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Contemporary Pair of Brass and Marble Side Table, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Contemporary pair of side end low coffee tables or nightstands in brass and marble. The marble are
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Enrique Garcel Tessellated Horn Drum Tables, Pair, Columbia, 1970s
By Enrique Garcel
Located in Chicago, IL
used as a pair of a coffee table.
Dimensions: 18"H x 18”D
Condition: Excellent vintage
Category
Vintage 1970s Colombian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Horn
Contemporary Pair of Brass and Marble Side Tables, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Contemporary pair of side end low coffee tables or nightstands in brass and carrara marble. Small
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass
Pair of 1950s Mathieu Matégot style Perforated Black Iron Occasional Tables
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Bainbridge, NY
. Sturdy. Atomic, Great Tables for small space. Legs easily removable. Nice as pair of Side by Side Coffee
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Metal, Iron
Pair of Mid Century Walnut Two-Tier Drexel Declaration End Tables
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Stewart MacDougall
Located in San Jose, CA
& Stewart McDougall for Drexel Furniture Co. This pair features a raised edge table top supported by tapered
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Cane, Walnut
A pair of French Low Mid Century Side Tables in Solid Oak
Located in ECHT, NL
A beautiful pair of minimalistic side tables / coffee tables in solid oak.
French origin from the
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Oak
Pair of Jean Claude Dresse Side Tables in Sculpted Off-White Resin
By Jean Claude Dresse
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jean Claude Dresse, pair of side tables, resin and steel, Belgium, 1970s
Elegant pair of coffee
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Post-Modern Side Tables
Materials
Steel
Pair of Swedish Modern Brutalist Side Tables in Pine, by Sven Larsson, 1970s
By Sven Larsson
Located in Odense, DK
underneath.
A very functional pair, can be used as coffee tables, night stands, pedistals etc.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Pine
Italian Pair of Aldo Tura Design Side Tables in Glazed Parchment, 1970s
By Aldo Tura
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Exceptional, magnificent pair of coffee tables designed by Aldo Tura during the 1970s.
The tables
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Parchment Paper
Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Tubular Bronze Side Tables, Pair, circa 1955
By Brown Jordan, Walter Lamb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pair of smaller coffee / cocktail tables or occasional tables.
Note: Some dealers scrub the patina
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Bronze, Copper
Pair of Midcentury Metal and Glass Tables by Pierre Guariche, France, 1950s
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Echt, NL
Beautiful pair of coffee / end tables in excellent condition.
Designed by Pierre Guariche in
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Pair of Solid Walnut and Glass Jacks End Tables by Adrian Pearsall
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in San Jose, CA
is for the pair. The matching coffee table is available in a separate listing.
Glass top
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Pair of Danish Modern Brutalist Side Tables in Solid Pine, Made by Nytibo, 1970s
By Roland Wilhelmsson
Located in Odense, DK
functional pair, can be used as coffee tables, night stands etc.
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Pine
Pair of Rare Glass and Bronze Side Tables Three Feet Attributed to Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Rome, IT
Important and very rare pair of oval side tables, coffee tables 1950 attributed to Fontana Arte
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Italian Night Stand / Side Table in Bamboo, Rattan and Smoked Glass, 70s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Roma, IT
We offer for sale a pair of coffee tables, but they have the right height to be used as bedside
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Smoked Glass
Pair of RARE Walnut End Tables by T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Baker, circa 1961
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of coffee or end tables by T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Baker. Model number #742, labeled
Size
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Chinese Lacquered Panel Coffee Tables
Located in Kastrup, DK
A pair of decorative Chinese Ming style lacquer panel coffee tables.
Frame in blackwood, also
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Michel Dufet Art Deco Console Tables, France, 1930s
By Michel Dufet
Located in Bochum, NRW
Pair of Art Deco console/coffee tables
Michel Dufet
France, circa 1930.
Two china red panels
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Pair of Wood Carved Dove Sculptures
Located in Delray Beach, FL
to use the pair as base for coffee table, although they are very decorative and even could be
Category
Vintage 1960s Table Lamps
Materials
Paint, Wood
Gastone Rinaldi
Attributed
Side Tables, Wood, Metal, RIMA, Italy, 1950s
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of side tables or coffee tables, design attributed to Gastone Rinaldi, produced by Rinaldis
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Pair of Danish Leather Chairs with Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
armrests in leather and matching coffee table. Dimensions per chair: 31.0"x 26.5"x 32.0" (HxWxD), coffee
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
French Directiore Style Brass Nesting Tables
Located in New York, NY
Brass French Nest of Tables. Tables have wheels. Consists of a coffee table and a pair of end
Category
Vintage 1950s French Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mel Smilow Solid Walnut Slat Benches or Coffee Tables
By Mel Smilow
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of solid walnut Mid-Century Modern slat wood benches by Mel Smilow.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Salterini Set Butterfly Patio Tables Coffee Pair Side, 1960s
By Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
pair of side tables and a coffee table, by Maurizio Tempestrini for Salterini, circa 1960s. In good
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
1930 Pair of Jindrich Halabala Art Deco Armchairs and Spider Coffee Table
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
Both H-269 armchairs and "Spider" table are in very good original condition. The coffee table
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Oak
Matching Outdoor / Patio Set: Settee, Pair of Chairs
Coffee Table by Woodard
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Kansas City, MO
Four piece matching set of Woodard patio furniture. Loveseat / Settee, two chairs, and coffee table
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Steel, Wrought Iron
Pair of 60s Bent Bamboo Dirk van Sliedrecht Lounge Chairs and coffee table
By Dirk Van Sliedregt
Located in Carimate, Como
pictures and agreed this includes as well the coffee table.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Pair of Jindrich Halabala Art Deco Armchairs H-269 and Coffee "Spider" Table
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
Armchairs and coffee table are in very good original condition. The fabric upholstery is in good
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Art Deco Living Room Sets
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Pair of Art Deco Haagse School Club Chairs and Coffee Table by Paul Bromberg
By Paul Bromberg, H. Pander
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Pair of Art Deco Haagse School club chairs and coffee table by Paul Bromberg for Pander.
Walnut
Category
Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Mid Century Slatted Benches or Tables
Located in London, London
Pair of benches or coffee tables
Slatted teak
Black painted steel legs
1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Pair of Cast Stone Garden Pedestals or Outdoor Tables
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
the pair as coffee tables, side tables, or as a pedestal for your garden urns.
Size: 29" W x 29" D x
Category
20th Century Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Cast Stone
Outdoor Table and Pair of Ottomans by Van Keppel-Green
Located in Dallas, TX
A glass top coffee table and pair of ottomans designed by Van Keppel-Green. Available separately
Category
Vintage 1950s Patio and Garden Furniture
GT Atelier Square Kang Table
Located in Chicago, IL
, they make wonderfully unique coffee tables, whether paired together or placed individually.
This
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Furniture
Materials
Elm
Pair of French Bronze, Brass and Lacquered Benches, 1940s
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
have a matching coffee table and pair of end tables all from the same manufacturer and all listed on
Category
Vintage 1940s French Benches
Pair of Trestles Decorated with Faux-Bamboo in Copper
By Jacques Adnet, Compagnie Des Arts Français
Located in Uccle, BE
be used as a support for a tray or arranged in pairs as coffee table legs.
They are entirely made
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Luggage Racks
Materials
Brass
James Mont Styled Pair of Tufted Silk Club Chairs
By James Mont
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pair with a sofa and coffee table, or with a desk, also works great as hall chairs, entryway chairs for
Category
20th Century American Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Italian Maison Jansen Style Steel and Brass Curule Upholstered Stools
By Maison Jansen
Located in Atlanta, GA
wonderful anywhere, particularly next to a coffee table or pair of armchairs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Brass, Steel
Pair of English 1870s Walnut Upholstered Stools with Turned Legs and Stretchers
Located in Atlanta, GA
be ideal next to a coffee table or pair of armchairs.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Trestles Decorated with Faux-Bamboo in Copper by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet, Compagnie Des Arts Français
Located in Uccle, BE
be used as a support for a tray or arranged in pairs as coffee table legs.
They are entirely made of
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Copper
Pair of Leather Lounge Armchairs by De Sede, Switzerland, 1960s, Signed
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
armchair or lounge chair to pair with a sofa and coffee table, or with a desk, also works great as a hall
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Antique French Louis XV Style Bedside Tables in Walnut, 1890s, Set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
. Created in France during the 19th century, this pair of walnut coffee tables features a rectangular plank
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Metal and Brass Living Room Set
Located in Palm Springs, CA
table and shelf on each side, a pair of lounge chairs, a coffee table and a side table.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Brass, Metal
Early 20th Century Walnut and Bronze Varnished Nightstands, France, 1920s, Set O
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant pair of coffee tables or bedside tables in antique Luigi XV style from the 1920s, rare and
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
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Pair Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic pair coffee table available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and glass, every pair coffee table was constructed with great care. There are 1039 variations of the antique or vintage pair coffee table you’re looking for, while we also have 57 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the pair coffee table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A pair coffee table made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. A well-made pair coffee table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Maison Jansen, Knoll and Florence Knoll are consistently popular.
How Much is a Pair Coffee Table?
Prices for a pair coffee table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $295 and can go as high as $65,274, while the average can fetch as much as $3,969.
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 Pair Coffee Table
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024The best height for a coffee table is around 1 to 2 inches lower than the seat height of the adjacent sofa. Most sofas feature seat heights of around 17 or 18 inches. As a result, the most common height for coffee tables is 15 to 17 inches. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of coffee tables.
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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?
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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
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In Guadalajara, These Luscious Side Tables Are Chiseled from Volcanic Rock
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