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Large Rustic Antique Rattan Basket Coffee Table with Dark Brown Patina and Lid
Located in Yonkers, NY
coffee table brings a touch of authenticity and historical charm to any setting. Its dark brown patina
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Rattan
Shagreen Coffee Table with Shell and Bronze Patina Brass Accents by Kifu, Paris
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
signature artisanale work from her Augousti genes. The bronze-patina brass base of the coffee table is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Materials
Brass
Shagreen Coffee Table with Shell and Bronze Patina Brass Accents by Kifu Paris
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
signature artisanale work from her Augousti genes. The bronze-patina brass base of the coffee table is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Materials
Brass
Shagreen Nesting Coffee Tables with Bronze-Patina Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
nesting coffee tables by R & Y Augousti in cream shagreen with bronze-patina brass details explore the
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Materials
Brass
Shagreen Nesting Coffee Tables with Bronze-Patina Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
nesting coffee tables by R & Y Augousti in black shagreen with bronze-patina brass details explore the
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Materials
Brass
Shell Inlaid Coffee Table with Bronze-Patina Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
coffee by R & Y Augousti in pen shell with bronze-patina brass details explores the brand's iconic DNA of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Materials
Brass
Shagreen Cocteau Coffee Table with Bronze Patina Brass Accents by R
Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
The Cocteau coffee
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Materials
Brass
Macassar Cocteau Coffee Table with Bronze Patina Brass Accents by R
Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
The Cocteau coffee
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Materials
Brass
Shagreen Cocteau Coffee Table with Bronze Patina Brass Accents by R
Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
The Cocteau coffee
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Materials
Brass
Shagreen Cocteau Coffee Table with Bronze Patina Brass Accents by R
Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
coffee table by R&Y Augousti is a truly one of a kind piece. The sculptural and ethereal piece has
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Materials
Brass
Shagreen Cocteau Coffee Table with Bronze Patina Brass Accents by R
Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
The Cocteau coffee
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Materials
Brass
Shagreen Cocteau Coffee Table with Bronze Patina Brass Accents by R
Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and created in the Philippines.
The Cocteau II coffee
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Materials
Brass
Vintage Triple Cat Lost Wax Cast Bronze Coffee Table Base with Dark Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage triple cat lost wax cast bronze coffee table base from the mid 20th century. We currently
Category
Mid-20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Rattan Coffee Table with Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
coffee by R & Y Augousti is a part of their new Rattan capsule launch. The piece explores the brand's
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Materials
Quartz, Brass
Rattan Coffee Table with Patagonia and Bronze-Patina Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
Coffee by R & Y Augousti is a part of their new Rattan capsule launch. The piece explores the brand's
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Materials
Quartz, Brass
Rattan Coffee Table with Parchment and Bronze-Patina Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
coffee by R & Y Augousti is a part of their new Rattan capsule launch. The piece explores the brand's
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Materials
Quartz, Brass
Rattan Coffee Table with Quartz and Bronze-Patina Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
coffee by R & Y Augousti is a part of their new Rattan capsule launch. The piece explores the brand's
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Materials
Quartz, Brass
Rattan Coffee Table with Quartz and Bronze-Patina Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
coffee by R & Y Augousti is a part of their new Rattan capsule launch. The piece explores the brand's
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Materials
Quartz, Brass
Rattan Coffee Table with Parchment and Bronze-Patina Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
coffee by R & Y Augousti is a part of their new Rattan capsule launch. The piece explores the brand's
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Materials
Quartz, Brass
Square Coffee Table with a Patina Copper Zinc Top with an Oak Base in Soft Tawny
By Brendan Bass
Located in Dallas, TX
Square coffee table with a patina copper zinc top with an oak base in soft tawny.
Finish will
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Coffee and Cocktail ...
Materials
Zinc
Thick 3/4" 24x52 Rectangle Glass Top Chrome
Brass Base MCM Coffee Patina
By Maison Jansen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Thick 3/4" 24x52 Rectangle Glass Top Chrome & Brass Base MCM Coffee Patina
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
Early Southeast Asian Bronze Drum Table with Beautiful Patina
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautifully detailed and patinated Southeast Asian bronze rain drum. It has nice detail and great color. Great size as well.
In good overall condition with minor imperfections and...
Category
20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Reclaimed Platform Coffee Table
Located in Miami, FL
Crafted from salvaged wood with a timeworn patina, this low-profile coffee table embodies raw
Category
20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Reclaimed Wood
Cocktail Iron Coffee Table
Located in Bronx, NY
Cocktail iron coffee table. Wonderful patina and great iron work details.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Beautiful Coffee Table, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Darkened metal coffee table and patina in light relief. in the taste of Diego Giacometti
Top in
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Antique Balinese Finely Detailed Patina Hammered Bronze Bull Side Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Balinese Finely Detailed Patina Hammered Bronze Saddled Nandi Bull Plant-Stand/Cocktail
Category
Early 20th Century Balinese Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Tough French antique coffee table
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This coffee table has a drawer in a beautiful color with a striking patina. Over the years, this
Category
20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Spanish Tripod Drinks Table with Ashtray, Hand Forged Iron
White Patina
Located in Barcelona, ES
// Martini Table // Iron Side Table in White Patina // Iron White Occassional Table // Spanish Drinks
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
One-of-a-Kind Handcrafted Solid Oak Table - Organic Shape
Warm Patina
Located in Manzano, IT
One-of-a-Kind Handcrafted Solid Oak Table – Organic Shape & Warm Patina
Discover the beauty of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
$1,201 Sale Price
37% Off
Custom Made Live Edge Marble Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One of a kind custom live edge marble coffee table. Collaboration between Patina NYC and Franco
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Steel
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Solid Bronze Two Tier Faux Bamboo Glass Top Rectangle Side End Table Nice Patina
By Maison Baguès
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Solid bronze two tier faux bamboo glass top rectangle side end occasional coffee table nice patina.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Italian 1950s Architectural Brass and Thick Glass Coffee Table
By Fontana Arte
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 1950s Architectural Brass and Thick Glass Coffee Table.
Original Patina Brass.
The glass
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
1950
s Exotic Hand Carved Art Coffee Table
By Evelyn
Jerome Ackerman
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Hand carved coffee table with insert black smoke glass top.
Circa 1950's or earlier. In the style
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Glass
Antique French Coffee Table in Fruitwood with 5 Drawers
Located in Harderwijk, NL
drawers and a lovely patina.
This charming antique coffee table is a true eye-catcher in both classic and
Category
Antique 19th Century Classical Roman Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Beautifully Refinished Paul McCobb Planner Group Coffee Table
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful solid wood coffee table. From the Planner Group line designed by Paul McCobb for
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Maple
Edward Wormley Asymmetric Coffee Table for Dunbar Model 5309
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
very light amount of patina. This coffee table is not only functional but also a collectible work of
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
1940
s George Zee Design Artistic Chest Coffee Table
By George Zee and Co
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Gorgeous 1940's blanket chest/coffee table designed by George Zee of Hong Kong.
Ebonized teakwood
Category
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
LEATHER CROCODILE ALLiGATOR EMBOSSED ASH WOOD INTERNAL STORAGE COFFEE TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
with Alligator / Crocodile patina, Ash wood sliding top coffee table with internal storage which can be
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather, Ash
Chalk Stone Top on Ebony Patina Steel Mount
By Brendan Bass
Located in Dallas, TX
Chalk stone top on ebony patina steel mount.
Piece from our one-of-a-kind collection, Le Monde
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Steel
Jacques Dufresne French Modern Design Verdigris Bronze Coffee Table
Located in Queens, NY
French Modern Design bronze verdigris patina square coffee table with fish design on apron and a
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Bronze
NIS Coffee Table BLACK
by Joseph Ellwood for Six Dots Design
Located in London, GB
This special edition black patina steel Coffee table can be made to your specification, it’s
Category
2010s British Futurist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Hand-Painted Organic Modern Accent Center Coffee Table in Polished Brass
By João Faria, EMOTIONAL OBJECTS
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
inspiration. The coffee table from this collection is butterfly-inspired, and the console from the same
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf, Gold
Bullock Cart Rustic Coffee Table with Twisted Iron Stretchers, 19th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
stretchers, turned baluster legs and nicely weathered patina. This antique Indian coffee table, with its
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Rustic and Robust Coffee Table with Honeycomb Patterns and Dark Custom Finish
Located in Yonkers, NY
A rustic chunky coffee table with honeycomb patterns and dark patina. This rustic coffee table is a
Category
20th Century Indonesian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Bronze Coffee Table with Marbleized Top and Half-Moon Stretcher
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage bronze coffee table from the mid 20th century, with marbleized top and double half-moon
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Antique Elmwood Coffee Table with Scrolling Feet and Humpback Stretchers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese antique elmwood coffee table from the early 20th century, with scrolling feet and
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
Chinese Vintage Coffee Table with Three Carved Drawers and Openwork Apron
Located in Yonkers, NY
executed décor and nice patina, this vintage Chinese coffee table will bring an exotic touch to any living
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Italian Louis XV Style Coffee Table in Gilded Bronze with Onyx Top
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
bronze that has acquired a beautiful patina.
This coffee table is a perfect piece of furniture for a
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Louis XV Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
$1,228 Sale Price
31% Off
Vintage Thai Coffee Table with Waisted Top, Carved Apron and Cabriole Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Thai low wooden coffee table from the mid-20th century, with waisted top, carved apron
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Coffee Table with Black Marble Top and Hand Forged Gilt Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
marble surface. Terrific patina.
This eye-catching coffee table will be a nice Hollywood Regency addition
Category
20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Baroque Pine Coffee Table with Turned Legs, Single Drawer and Carved Stretchers
Located in Atlanta, GA
. Its solid pine construction, emphasized by a nicely weathered patina, makes this coffee table a
Category
Antique 19th Century English Baroque Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
1930
s French Arts
Crafts era Bronze and Wrought Iron Coffee Table
By Paul Kiss
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Exquisite 1930's French Arts & Crafts era coffee table
formed of cast bronze and wrought iron
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Oversized 19th Century Indonesian Coffee Table with Reeded Edge and Carved Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
patina, this oversized Indonesian coffee table will bring a touch of subtle elegance to any living room
Category
Antique 19th Century Indonesian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Maison Lancel Three Part Brass
Glass Coffee Table Mid-Century Modern France
By Maison Lancel
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern 1960 Maison Lancel three parts Brass coffee table, original patina, new glass
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Rustic English 1900s Pine Box on Straight Legs with Weathered Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
weathered patina, this English pine container circa 1900 will bring a touch of authenticity to any home
Category
Early 20th Century French Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Charlotte Perriand Style Coffee Tables in Pine wood for Les Arcs, France 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Almelo, NL
with Perriand designs. These particular tableshave a beautiful patina. We have 8 coffee tables
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
Indian 19th Century Green Painted Wood Bullock Cart Made into a Coffee Table
Located in Yonkers, NY
living space.
The beautifully weathered patina of this rustic Indian coffee table tells a story of
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
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Patina Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal patina coffee table for your home. Frequently made of metal, wood and brass, every patina coffee table was constructed with great care. Find 68 options for an antique or vintage patina coffee table now, or shop our selection of 38 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a patina coffee table — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A patina coffee table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, Modern and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made patina coffee table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by R
Y Augousti, Brendan Bass and Maison Ramsay are consistently popular.
How Much is a Patina Coffee Table?
Prices for a patina coffee table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $375 and can go as high as $29,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,599.
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 Patina 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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This Alain Delon–Designed Table Is Almost as Handsome as He Was
Fans of the French film star may be surprised to learn that he had a flair for furniture with sleek lines and disco-era flash.
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.