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Patinated Bronze Sculptural Cocktail Table in the Liaigre Style
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Montreal, QC
Patinated bronze circular sculptural cocktail table in the style of Christian Liaigre, the top
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Brutalist Coffee Table in Wood on 4 Wheels
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Brutalist,Vintage coffee table made of a one piece Suar wood table top,
top has signs of old
Category
2010s Indonesian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Brass ‘Python’ Coffee Table Attributed to Alain Chervet
By Alain Chervet
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Exceptional brass ‘Python’ coffee table attributed to Alain Chervet, France, 1970s. The table
Category
Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Large Patinated Bronze "Moscou" Table Designed by Bruno Moinard
By Promemoria
Located in Stamford, CT
A three toned bronze coffee table designed by Bruno Moinard. Called the "Moscou" it was designed
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
18th Century French Wooden Coffee Table With Original Patina
Located in High Point, NC
Introducing the timeless elegance of the 18th Century French Wooden Coffee Table, a true artifact
Category
Antique 18th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage brass bear coffee table, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Eye-catching bronzed brass bear coffee table.
Beautiful patinated look, nicely detailed sculpture
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
A Glass Top and Patinated Iron Blue Coral Cocktail Table
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A very decorative patinated coral blue iron cocktail or coffee table. Great design and color.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Petrified Wood Slab Coffee Table with Steel Base
By Brendan Bass
Located in Dallas, TX
Petrified slab is 3.75" thick, on cross motif steel base, with a patinated finish.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail ...
Materials
Steel
PHILIP
KELVIN LAVERNE COFFEE TABLE
Located in New York, NY
Free-form coffee table in patinated steel, raised on four legs. Signed.
Category
20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Petrified Wood Slab Coffee Table with Steel Base
By Brendan Bass
Located in Dallas, TX
Petrified wood slab is 3.50" thick with a cross motif design steel base, in a patinated finish.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail ...
Materials
Steel
Jean Royere Style Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jean Royere Style Coffee Table in Patinated Steel w/Red Lacquered Wood Top
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Massimo
Lella Vignelli "Kono" Coffee Table for Casigliani
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Massimo Vignelli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, Italy, c.1970s. The table is a playful exploration of shape and form. A beautifully patinated copper
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Marble, Copper
Faux Bamboo Coffee Table by Mason Baguès, circa 1960
By Maison Baguès
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
One of the nicest coffee tables I've had by Baguès over the years being quite a bit heavier gauge
Category
Vintage 1960s French Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Paul Evans Patchwork Coffee Table
By Paul Evans
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Designed by Paul Evans for Directional a slate top 48 inch rectangular coffee table with Patinated
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Slate, Copper, Steel
French Vintage Iron and Fossil Marble Coffee Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This refined coffee table was made in France, circa 1950. This unique table is a true one-of-a-kind
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass, Iron
Rectangular coffee table in teak by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Teak coffee table with reversible top.
Manufactered by Johannes Hansen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Brass Bear Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Eye-catching bronzed brass bear coffee table.
Beautiful patinated look, nicely detailed sculpture
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Rare Round Ceramic Coffee Table by Christiane d
Estienne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Round Ceramic Coffee Table by Christiane d'Estienne (1915-1983).
Category
Vintage 1950s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Brass Bear Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Eye-catching bronzed brass bear coffee table.
Beautiful patinated look, nicely detailed
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Bob Bennett Cast and Turquoise Patinated Bronze Abstract Sculpture Table
By Bob Bennett
Located in Chicago, IL
An original Bob Bennett bronze coffee table. Cast from solid bronze, patinated in an aged turquoise
Category
Late 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Large French brutalist massive oak coffee table 130cm
Located in Forest, BE
This is a large and massive coffee table made out of railroad beams. Made in France around the 1950
Category
Vintage 1950s French Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Rare "Chi-Liang" Coffee Table Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Montreal, QC
" coffee table by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne. From Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Sculpture III published in the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Industrial Wheel with Limestone Top as Coffee Table
By Brendan Bass
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Industrial wheel with limestone top as coffee table.
Category
Early 20th Century French Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Limestone, Steel
Reclaimed Industrial Wheel with Limestone Top as Coffee Table
By Brendan Bass
Located in Dallas, TX
Reclaimed Industrial wheel with limestone top as coffee table.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Limestone, Steel
Vintage French Pine Factory Work Platform as Coffee Table
By Brendan Bass
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage french pine factory work platform with steel base as coffee table.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Pair of Brass Ibex Chervet Style Coffee Table Bases
By Leon Francois Chervet
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Lovely vintage pair of brass Ibex or gazelle coffee table bases. Measurement are per piece, glass
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Philip
Kelvin Laverne Acid Etched Bronze "Zodiac" Coffee Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A highly collectible acid etched bronze coffee table by Philip and Kelvin Laverne. The rectangular
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Modernist Cocktail Table with Patinated Brass
Ebonized Walnut
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modernist cocktail table with patinated brass and ebonized Walnut base. This Mid
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
"Triptyque" coffee table by Erwan Boulloud for Galerie Glustin
By Erwan Boulloud
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Superb coffee table in waxed concrete, burnt wood and patinated bronze.
Numbered and signed piece
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Concrete, Bronze
French Églomisé Mirrored Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A highly patinated French églomisé mirror coffee table.
Wooden construction with turned cast
Category
Mid-20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Massive Geometric Coffee Table Made from a Workshop Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Massive geometric coffee table made from a workshop bench. Great proportions. Incredible patina.
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Philip and Kelvin Laverne Circular Bronze Chan Coffee Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Round low cocktail or coffee pedestal table by Philip and Kelvin Laverne crafted from patinated and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze, Pewter
20th Century Spanish Wooden
Metal Coffee Table With Original Patina
Located in High Point, NC
Introducing a masterful blend of rustic wood and metal, this 20th Century Spanish Coffee Table is
Category
20th Century Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
A Special Chan Coffee Table By Phillip and Kelvin LaVerne
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in NYC, NY
A Phillip and Kelvin LaVerne square bronze Chan coffee table. Raised Signature on a corner of the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Rare Philip and Kelvin LaVerne "New Fantasia" Coffee Table, 1960s
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rare "New Fantasia" coffee table in patinated bronze and pewter with abstract pattern by Philip and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze, Pewter
Folke Ohlsson for DUX of Sweden Travertine Coffee Table
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Travertine coffee table by Folke Ohlsson for DUX, Sweden. c.1960s. The table features a round oak
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Brass
Rare Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Viola Pierced Coffee Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
A rare and exquisite "Viola" coffee table, a true testament to the artistry of Philip and Kelvin
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Midcentury Diego Giacometti Style Glass Top Brass Coffee Table
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in Stamford, CT
An elegant Giacometti style brass coffee table with wonderful subtle patination, a mixture of deep
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Designer
s Coffee Table, Stool in Bronze and Brass, France, 2018
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful modern coffee table, or stool in patinated bronze and brass, the top part can be in wood
Category
2010s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Philip and Kelvin Laverne Acid Etched Bronze "Etruscan" Coffee Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, Laverne Originals
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A highly collectible acid etched bronze coffee table by Philip and Kelvin Laverne. The oval shaped
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Spring Festival
Waterfall Coffee Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
. This figural design coffee table is composed of hand-crafted acid-etched and patinated bronze over wood
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Pewter
Walter Lamb Round Coffee Table with Hammered Glass Top
By Brown Jordan, Walter Lamb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A patio coffee table in patinated bronze designed by Walter Lamb and produced by Brown Jordan. The
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Chan Coffee Table, USA, 1960s
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Phillip and Kelvin LaVern lovely Chan coffee or cocktail table in acid-etched patinated, and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze, Pewter
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare
Eternal Forest
Coffee Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne’s rare sculptural Eternal Forest coffee table with circular top hand
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Pewter
1970s Eric Maville Coffee Table for Maison Romeo, France
By Maison Romeo, Eric Maville, Jean Claude Mahey
Located in London, GB
1970s Eric Maville coffee table with a black glass top and brass frame for Maison Roméo
Possibly
Category
Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne "Medici" Coffee Table, USA 1960s
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Miami, FL
Philip and Kelvin Laverne "Medici" coffee table, USA 1960s
Bronze, hand sculptured, inlaid with
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Pewter
Daniel Gluck Bronze Patinated Metal Table with Unusual Shape Top
By Daniel Gluck
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice Daniel Gluck coffee table with a most unusual 3/4 inch bevelled edge glass top. The lotus
Category
20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
"Kono" Coffee Table by Massimo and Leila Vignelli for Casigliani
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Kono" marble, glass and patinated copper cocktail table by Massimo and Leila Vignelli for
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Copper
Mexican Goatskin Mahogany Coffee Table Attributed to Eugenio Escudero
By Eugenio Escudero
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a vintage coffee table constructed with solid mahogany wood. Top is goat
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Daniel Gluck Bronze Patinated Metal Table with Unusual Shape Top
By Daniel Gluck
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice Daniel Gluck coffee table with a most unusual 3/4 inch bevelled edge glass top. The lotus
Category
Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Black opaline coffee table in the style of Jean Royère
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black opaline coffee table in the style of Jean Royère
Category
Vintage 1950s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
Torch Cut Brutalist Silas Seandel Coffee Table, Underwater Seascape, 1970s
By Silas Seandel
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Brutalist Mid-Century Modern coffee table by Silas Seandel. The undulating oval shaped base
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Vintage French Machine Element with Limestone Top as Coffee Table
By Brendan Bass
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage French machine element with limestone top as coffee table.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Limestone, Steel
BM 5271, Coffee Table in Solid Oak by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Børge Mogensen and Fredericia Furniture. BM 5271 - Coffee table in solid oak.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Bo 101 Bench/Coffee Table in Rosewood by Finn Juhl
By Bovirke
Located in Copenhagen, DK
BO 101, bench/coffee table in rosewood, brass and anodized metal. Designed in 1953. Maker Bovirke.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
"X" Motif Base Coffee Table with Jura Grey Limestone Top
By Brendan Bass
Located in Dallas, TX
"X" motif base coffee table with Jura Grey limestone top. Designed by Brendan Bass. Fully
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Limestone, Steel
Philip
Kelvin LaVerne Bronze Coffee Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Dallas, TX
A Philip & Kelvin LaVerne patinated bronze coffee table.
Category
Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
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Patinated Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the patinated coffee table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A patinated coffee table — often made from metal, wood and bronze — can elevate any home. Find 1153 options for an antique or vintage patinated coffee table now, or shop our selection of 309 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect patinated coffee table — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A patinated coffee table made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made patinated coffee table over the years, but those crafted by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, Novocastrian and Richy Almond are often thought to be among the most beautiful. If space is limited, at least one smaller piece of patinated coffee table, measuring 4 across, is available.
How Much is a Patinated Coffee Table?
Prices for a patinated coffee table start at $10 and top out at $201,623 with the average selling for $4,932.
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 Patinated Coffee Table
- 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. - 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 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 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, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The best coffee table for a sectional can be a round coffee table, particularly with respect to U-shaped sectionals. The circular design creates a sense of balance in small spaces and renders it easy for guests to move to and fro, especially when surrounded by chairs. Find a collection of antique and vintage coffee tables on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A tall coffee table is usually called exactly that — a tall coffee table. Coffee tables, also referred to as cocktail tables, are generally designed to sit at or below the sofa's seat height. These tables may come in a range of sizes, but they are often between 16 and 18 inches high and are designed in a variety of lengths and widths. They’re meant to provide a practical table-top surface that complements your living room layout. (A tall version might also be suitable for use as a dining table.) Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tall coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
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