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Goatskin Style Lacquered Round Pedestal Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Faux goatskin lacquered wood and resin round pedestal coffee table. Raised, cream lacquered border
Category
Late 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bentwood, Gesso
Double Brass Pedestals Coffee Table by Directional
By Directional
Located in Dallas, TX
Double brass Pedestals coffee table by Directional. Table is in good vintage condition with wear
Category
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Burl Wood Pedestal Coffee Table, circa 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Peabody, MA
Burl wood circular pedestal coffee table in the manner of Milo Baughman, circa 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Burl
Double Spiral Lucite Pedestal Coffee Table with Glass Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Double spiral Lucite pedestal coffee table. Lucite and glass are in good vintage condition with
Category
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lucite
Ethan Allen Regency Banded Mahogany Pedestal Coffee Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Regency style pedestal coffee table
By Ethan Allen
USA, Circa 1990s
Flame
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Ethan Allen Regency Banded Mahogany Pedestal Coffee Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Regency style pedestal coffee table
By Ethan Allen
USA, Circa 1990s
Flame
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Model 5452 Pedestal Coffee Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Model 5452 pedestal coffee table by George Nelson for Herman Miller featuring the iconic slopped
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Composition, Steel
20th Century Spanish Mariano Garcia Carved Fleur Pedestal Coffee Table
By Mariano Garcia
Located in Miami, FL
20th Century Spanish Mariano Garcia carved pedestal coffee table.
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Center Tables
Materials
Marble
Modern Square Italian Green Marble Pedestal Coffee Table
By Romeo Rega, Karl Springer
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning Italian pedestal coffee table made from the most gorgeous green marble. This piece is in
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Round Pedestal Coffee Table by Bjorn Winblad / Mygge
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Round pedestal coffee table with brushed aluminum base. Designed by Bjorn Winblad and hand painted
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Dining Room Tables
Pedestal Coffee Table 5452 by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1960s, USA
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant Mid-Century Modern pedestal coffee table. Designed by George Nelson. Manufactured by Herman
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Aluminum
Maitland-Smith Style Mid-Century Modern Stone Travertine Pedestal Coffee Table
By Maitland Smith
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Stunning Italian modern travertine square pedestal coffee table with bullnose edge. Super-sleek
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Travertine
19th Century Original Black Painted Claw Foot Pedestal Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This cool round pedestal coffee table has the original cast iron casters below the hand-carved claw
Category
Antique 19th Century American Country Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Burlwood Laminate Pedestal Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman style mid century burlwood laminate pedestal coffee table
Table measures: 36 wide x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate
19th Century English Carved Inlaid Burl and Walnut Oval Pedestal Coffee Table
Located in Dallas, TX
throughout including a central floral medallion. The tall pedestal coffee table is in excellent condition
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Chippendale Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Marble Pedestal Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
This sleek table consists of a pedestal base supporting a square solid marble top with a beveled
Category
20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Bernhardt Aluminum Pedestal Coffee Table
By Bernhardt
Located in Raleigh, NC
Unique aluminum coffee table manufactured and designed by Bernhardt, USA. Round circlets are
Category
2010s American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Art Deco Coffee Table, Circa 1930
Located in San Marino, CA
French colonial art deco pedestal coffee table with an inlaid burl-wood top.
Category
Vintage 1930s Vietnamese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Leather and Mirror-Top De Sede Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A black leather, with tinted mirror top pedestal coffee table by De Sede Switzerland
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Mastercraft Pedestal Coffee Sofa Cocktail Table with Glass top
By Mastercraft
Located in Wayne, NJ
Unusual Mastercraft Pedestal Coffee Table. The base measures approx. 15.25" high and 21/25" on an
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Tessellated Fossil Stone Pedestal Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Tessellated fossil stone coffee table with radiused edges and recessed pedestal base. After designs
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
EERO SAARINEN
Located in Chicago, IL
SAARINEN for Knoll International, Oval Pedestal coffee table, model 167m
Category
Vintage 1960s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
$4,500
Andrianna Shamaris Reclaimed Teak Root Pedestal, Side Table or Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive naturally formed teak pedestal, coffee table or large scale side table. This can also be
Category
2010s Organic Modern Pedestals
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Pedestal, Coffee Table or Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful patina on this aged teak wood low coffee table or pedestal, side table when placed
Category
Vintage 1950s Organic Modern Pedestals
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Stone Pedestal Coffee Table, Europe, ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
design of this coffee table distils the classic pedestal table down to its striking essentials in
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Metal
Mastercraft Pedestal Coffee Table in Brass
Glass
By Mastercraft, Bernhard Rohne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning coffee table in brass and glass by Mastercraft, designed in the 1970's this coffee table
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Travertine Square Midcentury Italian Pedestal Coffee Table
By Maitland Smith
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Dramatically veined travertine is the highlight of this table. The minimalistic simplicity of
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Terrazzo and Mahogany Double Dodecagon Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Terrazzo marble top double open pedestal coffee table. Each twelve sided mahogany veneered pedestal
Category
Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Harvey Probber Terrazzo
Mahogany Double Dodecagon Coffee Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Harvey Probber terrazzo marble-top double open pedestal coffee table. Each twelve sided mahogany
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Terrazzo, Mahogany
EERO SAARINEN
Located in Chicago, IL
SAARINEN for Knoll International, Oval Pedestal coffee table, model 167m This model no longer
Category
Vintage 1960s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
$6,000
Round Teak, Walnut
Rosewood Inlaid Pedestal Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
base combine to form this elegant and understated round coffee table.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut, Teak, Rosewood
Italian Burl Wood Pedestal Coffee Table ca. 1970s
Located in Peabody, MA
Burlwood circular coffee table with glass top, ca. 1970s. Made in Italy.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Solid Danish Modern Teak Round Pedestal Coffee Table
By Dyrlund
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Vintage solid teak round coffee table stamped with the "Danish Control" mark, 1970s. Classic
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Travertine Pedestal Coffee Table Attributed to Angelo Mangiarotti
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in London, GB
An organic travertine circular coffee table attributed to Angelo Mangiarotti Italy C1970s
The top
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Stone and Iron Pedestal Coffee Table, Europe, circa 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
design of this coffee table distils the Classic pedestal table down to its striking essentials in
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Iron
Vintage Coastal Continental Studios Plaster Shells Pedestal Coffee Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Incredible vintage Continental Studios coffee table. Beautiful set of 3 plaster oyster shells
Category
Vintage 1950s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plaster
George Mathias Etched Brass and Agate Stone Pedestal Coffee Table
Located in Queens, NY
Belgian Modern (1980s) square acid etched brass coffee table with a centered inset agate stone on a
Category
Vintage 1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Agate, Brass
Patinated Iron Pedestal Coffee Table With Travertine Top, France, 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1970s French coffee table featuring a metal frame with a rectangular pedestal base clad in
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Metal, Iron
Parchment Pedestal Coffee Table Attributed to Aldo Tura, Italy 1970s
By Aldo Tura
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning coffee table attributed to Aldo Tura featuring a cognac lacquered parchment finish. It
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lacquer, Goatskin, Wood
Restored Early Weighted Insert Base Knoll Saarinen Tulip Oval Coffee Table
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Masterfully restored Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen pedestal coffee table for Knoll. Early
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Pedestal Coffee Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller, USA, 1954
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pedestal side or coffee table designed in 1954 by George Nelson for Herman Miller, USA. White
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Walnut Pedestal Coffee Table, Circa 1960s
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern round pedestal coffee or cocktail table
By John Widdicomb
USA
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
A vintage Italian green marble pedestal coffee table, late 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A vintage Italian postmodern pedestal green marble coffee table, circa late 1970s or early 80s. In
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Parchment Pedestal Coffee Table in the Style of Aldo Tura, Italy 1970s
By Aldo Tura
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning coffee table in the style of Aldo Tura featuring a cognac lacquered parchment finish. It
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Goatskin, Lacquer
Eero Saarinen Mid-Century Knoll Studio Tulip Pedestal Coffee Table 1956 Signed
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Portland, OR
A good original Eero Saarinen for Knoll Studios tulip coffee table and oval walnut top, designed in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Paul Kingma Style Brutalist Pedestal Coffee Table by Slate Craft Ltd. S. Africa
By Paul Kingma, Slate Craft Ltd.
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Made in South Africa, this bold and exotic coffee table succeeds in combining the right materials
Category
Vintage 1980s South African Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Slate, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table Walnut Spiral or Snail Pedestal with Glass Top
Located in Topeka, KS
walnut snail or spiral pedestal base coffee table crowned with a spectacular rectangular rounded corner
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Vintage Coastal Antonio Budji Coffee Table Pedestal
By Budji Layug
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Stunning vintage bamboo Antonio Budji coffee Table. Beautiful thick crossed elephant bamboo make
Category
Vintage 1980s Philippine Organic Modern Pedestals
Materials
Bamboo
George Nelson Coffee Pedestal Table by Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare rosewood or black combination on this Classic Nelson pedestal table in excellent condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Boho Stacked Marble Coffee Table Pedestals, a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho coffee table pedestal. A chic pair of stacked marble bases in a V design
Category
Late 20th Century American Pedestals
Materials
Marble
Vintage Coastal James Garland Patinated Palm Leaf Coffee Table Pedestal
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Coastal coffee table pedestal. Beautiful palm leaf design in patinated metal
Category
Late 20th Century North American Pedestals
Materials
Metal
20th Century French Art Deco Pedestal Marble Dining or Coffee Table
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco pedestal marble dining or coffee table with round glass top
Measurements of each piece
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Art Deco Pedestals
Materials
Marble
20th Century French Art Deco Pedestal Marble Dining or Coffee Table
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco pedestal marble dining or coffee table with round glass top
Ideal for a kitchen
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Art Deco Pedestals
Materials
Marble
Antique Victorian Cast Iron Pedestal Base Paw Foot Coffee Side Table Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian cast iron 21" pedestal base paw foot coffee side table base.***listing is for 1
Category
Early 20th Century North American Victorian Pedestals
Materials
Iron
Antique French Empire Style Cast Iron Pedestal Coffee Side Table Base with Lions
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire style cast iron pedestal small coffee / side table base with lions. Item
Category
Antique 19th Century European Empire Pedestals
Materials
Iron
Petrified Wood Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful petrified wood table/stand. Top is polished but sides are kept rough as nature made it
Category
20th Century American Pedestals
Materials
Petrified Wood
Postmodern Tessellated Stone Brass Inlay Pedestal Tables, a Pair
By Magnussen Furniture
Located in Harlingen, TX
A pair of postmodern tessellated stone pedestal accent tables by Magnussen Presidential circa 1990
Category
1990s Post-Modern Pedestals
Materials
Stone, Brass
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Pedestal Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of pedestal coffee tables available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct pedestal coffee tables — often made from wood, metal and stone — can elevate any home. Find 159 antique and vintage pedestal coffee tables at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 17 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Pedestal 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. Pedestal coffee tables bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Large pedestal coffee tables can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller pedestal coffee tables available at 1stDibs — each spanning 12 inches in width — may make for a better choice. Many pedestal coffee tables are appealing in their simplicity, but George Nelson, Herman Miller and Cado produced popular pedestal coffee tables that are worth a look.
How Much are Pedestal Coffee Tables?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,600, while they’re typically $20 on the low end and $23,281 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 Pedestal Coffee Tables
- What is a pedestal table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A pedestal table is a table that has a central support pillar or column, rather than legs. Pedestal tables are quite sturdy but they can be very heavy given the pillar.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A coffee table should generally be two-thirds as long as the sofa it stands in front of and around the same height as the sofa’s seat cushions.
- Is an ottoman a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Can a coffee table be too low?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Yes, a coffee table can be too low. Most experts recommend choosing a coffee table that is around one to two inches lower than the seat height of your sofa or loveseat. You may find it difficult to access items on the tabletop while seated if you choose a shorter table. In addition, an overly low coffee table can make a room feel cramped or unbalanced. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Sometimes, designers intentionally place ultra-low coffee tables in spaces to create a bold contrast in a large room. Feel free to break from convention when choosing a coffee table. What's most important is that the finished result appeals to you and allows you to enjoy your seating area to the fullest. Shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- Who invented the coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024No one knows for sure who invented the coffee table. The earliest examples of the occasional table can be traced back to Victorian-era Britain. At that time, makers like William Watt and Collinson and Lock were producing coffee tables in large quantities.
Notably, F. Stuart Foote, the designer behind the American Imperial Furniture Company, claimed to have invented the coffee table in the early 20th century. He stated that he did so by cutting down the legs of a dining table. However, it's unlikely that Foote is the actual inventor of the coffee table, as books describing coffee tables existed in the UK a decade before his birth in 1872.
Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs. - Why is it called a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Coffee tables were originally used in living spaces during social gatherings to support a tray containing multiple mugs, a coffee pot, creamers and sugar bowls. Low to the ground and centrally located in the space, coffee tables reduced the host or hostess’s need to constantly stand and serve her guests.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.
The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.
Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa, and its depth will match the seating. These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables, but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.
Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between a center table and a coffee table is usually size. Center tables tend to be larger-sized accent tables placed in the center of seating areas. On the other hand, coffee tables are smaller tables usually positioned in front of sofas and loveseats. On 1stDibs, find a variety of center tables and coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a coffee table and a console table is in the design. A coffee table is a low table that comes in many shapes, such as surfaces that are rectangles, squares, ovals or circles. Console tables are taller and usually have elongated shapes, such as ovals, rectangles or semicircles. Placement is another differentiator between the two types of tables. Coffee tables usually go in front of sofas and loveseats, while console tables may be placed behind a sofa or loveseat or along a wall. Find a large collection of coffee tables and console tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
The difference between a sofa table and a coffee table is that a sofa table is always behind the sofa and a coffee table is in front of it. Additionally, a sofa table is the same height as the sofa and a coffee table is much shorter.
- Are glass coffee tables durable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether glass coffee tables are durable depends on the craftsmanship and the materials. Generally, tables with tempered glass are less likely to shatter and break. How well you care for a coffee table will also impact its life span. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of glass coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024How big a coffee table for a sectional should be depends on the dimensions of the sectional. For a balanced look, a coffee table should be roughly two-thirds of the length of the sofa portion of a sofa and chaise sectional. If you have an L-shaped sofa, the coffee table should be around two-thirds of the length of each arm. Find a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To date a Lane coffee table, look for the serial number on the underside of the piece. On most Lane coffee tables, reading the number from right to left will tell you the date that the table was manufactured. For example, a serial number that says 852140 would have been produced on April 12, 1958. Founded in Virginia in the early 20th century, Lane is largely known for its cedar chests and innovative mid-century modern designs. Find a variety of Lane coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To authenticate your Noguchi coffee table, there are three different marks to look for. Isamu Noguchi’s signature will be on the edge of the table and on a medallion under the base. Even under the medallion, you will find Noguchi’s initials. Shop a collection of properly vetted Noguchi pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To stack books on a coffee table, place the largest one on the bottom with the spine facing the focal piece of furniture, usually the sofa. Then, add the next largest, lining up the inner edges so that the spines create a stepped effect. Continue adding books to complete the stack and top it off with a decorative object if you wish. Shop a variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, a coffee table should generally be lower than a couch. However, the top of the table should only be slightly lower than the couch to maintain a balanced look. A good rule of thumb is to choose a table no more than one inch shorter than your sofa's seat height. Explore a large collection of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024The average height of a coffee table is around 16 to 18 inches. Designers typically choose this height to create a balance between coffee tables and sofas. The average seat height of sofas is 17 to 18 inches, and experts typically recommend that coffee tables be no more than 1 inch shorter than sofa-seat height. Explore a diverse assortment of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
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