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Pace Vintage Postmodern Travertine, Brass Coffee Table with Glass Top
By Pace Collection
Located in Miami, FL
Pace Vintage Postmodern Travertine, Brass Coffee Table with Glass Top
Offered for sale is a
Category
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Brass
Contemporary Postmodern Brueton Style Chrome Glass Swivel Coffee Cocktail Table
By Brueton
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A postmodern Brueton style swivel coffee table. This is a beautiful contemporary coffee table
Category
Late 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
G Plan New Seasons Coffee Table, Postmodern Memphis Style, 1980s
By G Plan Furniture
Located in London, GB
the New Seasons range, and especially in this condition. This coffee table is constructed in White Ash
Category
Vintage 1980s British Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ash
1980s Postmodern Italian Travertine Coffee Table by Stone Intentional, Italy
By Stone International
Located in Miami, FL
Large Postmodern Italian travertine square coffee table by Stone Intentional Florence, Italy. Circa
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Ettore Sottsass Postmodern Nero Marquina Marble "Park Lane" Coffee Table
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare and collectible Postmodern "Park Lane" coffee table is by Ettore Sottsass and features
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Postmodern Sculptural Freeform Verdigris Square Wrought Iron Glass Coffee Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage wrought iron and beveled glass coffee table featuring square form with a sculptural
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Postmodern solid Italian Carrara Marble Coffee/Cocktail Table Base/Pedestal
By Gae Aulenti
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking solid Carrara marble coffee table Base designed in 1986 by Phillip Jackson, beautiful
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble
Vintage Travertine Square Stone Coffee Table Marble Postmodern MCM Retro Minimal
By Karl Springer, Angelo Mangiarotti, Pace Collection, Milo Baughman, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage 70s Cream Travertine Coffee Table.
Vintage Light Cream Travertine Coffee Table.
The table
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Gae Aulenti Style Postmodern Industrial Coffee Table Wooden Wheels Fontana Arte
By Gae Aulenti, Fontana Arte
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Handsome, Industrial, Tavolo Con Ruote Coffee Table, in the style of Garn Aulenti for Fontana Arte
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Ettore Sottsass Style Postmodern Crystal and Lacquered Wood Coffee Table, 1980s
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Coffee table in black lacquered wood and thick glass top, Ettore Sottsass style.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Square Travertine Stone Coffee Table Marble Postmodern MCM Retro Minimal
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Pace Collection, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage 80s Cream Travertine Coffee Table.
The table is made out of a beautiful shade of light
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Italian Postmodern Eye or Teardrop Shaped Travertine Marble Coffee Table 1980s
By Ello Furniture, Stone International
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed and made in Italy in the 1980s, this teardrop or eye shaped coffee table sits on two
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Breccia Marble
Postmodern travertine shamrock coffee table in the style of Jean Royère
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-Century Modern, late Art Deco style coffee table with travertine top and walnut base.
the
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Dramatic Postmodern Glass Coffee Table Four Spheres on Pyramid Wood Base 1970s
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Coffee Table
Postmodern coffee cocktail table dramatic presentation Four Spheres on Pyramid
Category
Vintage 1970s European Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood, Mahogany, Paint
Large low postmodern black coffee table Willy Rizzo 1970 metal wood
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Questo tavolino basso di Willy Rizzo degli anni '70 è un'opera iconica del design che incarna lo stile e l'eleganza di quell'epoca. Featuring clean, minimalist lines but with a touch...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Postmodern Glass Coffee Table Tango by Fabio Di Bartolomei for Fiam Italia
By Fabio Di Bartolomei, FIAM
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Rare coffee table Tango was designed in 1996 by Fabio di Bartolomei for Italian glass specialist
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Postmodern Glass Coffee Table Tango by Fabio Di Bartolomei for Fiam Italia
By Fabio Di Bartolomei, FIAM
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Rare coffee table tango was designed in 1996 by Fabio di Bartolomei for Italian glass specialist
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Vintage 70s Cork Rectangle Pedestal Coffee Table MCM Retro Burl wood Postmodern
By Karl Springer, Milo Baughman, Willy Rizzo, Florence Knoll, Paul Evans
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage 70s Rectangle Cork Coffee Table.
The table is made out of wood and veneered in cork
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Cork
Postmodern Fabio Di Bartolomei Curved Glass Coffee Table "Tango" by Fiam Italia
By Fabio Di Bartolomei, FIAM
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This coffee table was designed in 1996 by Fabio di Bartolomei for the Italian glass specialist Fiam
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Postmodern Hollywood Regency Brass and Glass Coffee Table Made in Italy c 1970
s
By Romeo Rega, Mastercraft
Located in New York, NY
Voguish, chic, and sophisticated brass and glass coffee table having a bright brass frame of
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Italian Postmodern Sculptural Bent Acrylic Cocktail Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An impressive molded resin coffee table from the 1970s. It features a marble swirled white acrylic
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Resin, Acrylic
Midcentury Italian Postmodern Oval Travertine Marble Cocktail Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautiful vintage table from Italy, circa 1970s. It features a honed oval travertine top on a
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Pair of Round Cocktail Table Ettore Sottsass Veneer Side Table Postmodern
By Mario Botta, Shiro Kuramata, Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Newly Made Pair of Round Cocktail Table Featuring Ettore Sottsass Veneer.
The cocktail table has
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Rare Postmodern Memphis Cocktail End Table by Kaiser-Newman
Located in San Diego, CA
And incredible and unique end cocktail table designed by Kaiser-Newman circa 1980s aluminum pole
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Midcentury Italian Postmodern Brass and Marble Square Cocktail Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A substantial piece, made in Italy in the late 1970s. It features a heavy metal frame with lacquered brass and inlayed marble slab.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Midcentury Postmodern Triangular Lucite and Glass Cocktail Table with Pedestals
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A super neat design from the 1980s. This table features three solid acrylic pedestals with a light
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Acrylic, Lucite
Pair of Postmodern Red Enameled Side/Folding Tables Memphis Era
By Tord Bjorklund
Located in San Diego, CA
A very rare pair of matching occasional End tables, designed by Tord Bjorklund in the red enameled
Category
20th Century Swedish Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Italian Postmodern Murano Freeform Glass Cocktail Table Roche Bobois
By Murano 5
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This table is truly a work of art with Murano glass legs designed by Maurice Barilone for Roche
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Midcentury Italian Postmodern Black and White Pop Art Triangular Cocktail Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An incredible Postmodern design circa 1980s. This table consists of two triangular forms made of
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Postmodern XL Wide Waterfall Cocktail Table by Angelo Cortesi for Fiam Italia
By Angelo Cortesi
Located in Doornspijk, NL
The glass coffee table waterfall was designed by Angelo Cortesi for Fiam Italia. This is the extra
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Post Modern Sculptural Plaster Coffee Table, 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Postmodern Sculptural Plaster Coffee Table, 1970. Original
Category
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plaster
Mid Century Exotic Aztec Theme Coffee Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
Mid-Century Modern faux stone marble finish wood frame coffee table. Perfect postmodern exotic
Category
Vintage 1980s South American Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Pine
Mactan Stone Coffee or Fossil Stone Table, 1990s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Lovely Postmodern 1990s design coffee or side table.
The base of this cute table is made of rough
Category
1990s Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
2-Piece Tiered Post-Modern Italian Travertine Coffee Table
By Giovanni Offredi
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Classic Postmodern tiered Italian travertine coffee table. Simple beautiful piece. Table is of
Category
20th Century Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Mactan Stone Coffee or Fossil Stone Table, Italy 1990s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Lovely Postmodern 1990s design coffee or side table, fabricated in Italy.
The base of this cute
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Brass
Vintage Italian Live Edge Travertine Stone Coffee Table, Post-modern
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Postmodern Live Edge Travertine Stone Coffee Table
Offered for sale is a substantial
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Travertine
Magnussen Ponte Mactan Stone Coffee or Fossil Stone Table, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Lovely Postmodern 1980s design, coffee or side table by Magnussen Ponte.
The base of this cute
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Giovanni Offredi Burl Coffee Table for Saporiti, Italian Design, 1980
s
By Saporiti, Giovanni Offredi
Located in Antwerp, BE
Saporiti, bird's-eye maple veneer coffee table by Giovanni Offred;
Postmodern square coffee
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Birdseye Maple
Chrome Tubular Glass Top Coffee Table with Leather Wrapped Magazine Rack
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Postmodern Chrome Tubular Glass Top Coffee Table featuring a sleek minimalist frame and integrated
Category
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Sculptural Swiveling Two-Tier Coffee Table, Faux Goatskin Karl Springer, 1970
By Karl Springer
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Sculptural faux goat skin triangular swivel coffee table, Postmodern, 1970-1980s in the style of
Category
Vintage 1970s Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Travertine and Bronze Finish Over Iron Coffee or Cocktail Table by Formations
By Formations
Located in Miami, FL
Postmodern, Deco Revival coffee table with polished unfilled travertine top set in a bronze
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Iron
Sculptural Plaster Swiveling Oval Two-Tier Coffee Table, Mid-Century Modern 1970
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Sculptural plaster oval swivel coffee table, Postmodern, 1970s. Features two oval shaped tiers on
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plaster, Wood
1968 Chrome and Glass Sesann Coffee Table by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An outstanding postmodern chrome and glass coffee table designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Late 20th Century Glass Coffee Table in the Leon Rosen for Pace Collection Style
By Leon Rosen, Pace Collection
Located in Miami, FL
Late 20th century postmodern glass coffee table in the Leon Rosen for Pace Collection Style. Circa
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Postmodern Sandstone Coffee Table
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Side table, sandstone, Italy, 1970s
This sculptural piece exists of three colon legs with a free
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Side Tables
Materials
Sandstone
Nuvole Coffee Table Saporiti Postmodern, 1980s
By Saporiti, Maurizio Salvato
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Novel coffee table designed by Maurizio Salvato in 1983. Produced by Saporiti Italia. Rounded
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Center Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Postmodern Travertine and Glass Top Coffee Table. Circa 1970s
By Artedi
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Postmodern Travertine and Glass Top Coffee Table, Attributed to Artedi, Italy. Circa 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Center Tables
Materials
Travertine, Brass
Mid-Century Maitland Smith Two Tone Tessellated Stone Brass Inlay Coffeetable
By Maitland Smith
Located in Antwerp, BE
1970's Sophisticated vintage postmodern style square coffee table, Maitland Smith. Features fosiled
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
1990s Postmodern Starck Coffee Table or Library Book
By Philippe Starck
Located in New York, NY
STARCK, a coffee table or library book by Philippe Starck, 1996, Frist Edition, made in Germany
Category
1990s German Post-Modern Books
Materials
Paper
Postmodern Solid Heartwood Pine Bench or Coffee Table Style of Castle or Gromoll
By Wendell Castle, Carl Gromoll
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous postmodern natural sculpted solid pine heartwood bench or coffee table in the style of
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Benches
Materials
Pine
Vintage Postmodern Coffee Table
By Pace Collection
Located in Oakland, CA
Add a great pop of color to your space with this vintage postmodern coffee table featuring freshly
Category
1990s Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Postmodern Coffee Table in Glass, 1980s
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Postmodern Coffee Table in Glass, 1980s
Design Period - Eighties
Measurements - Width 90 cm x Depth
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Vintage Postmodern Coffee Table, Organic Anthropomorphic Form
Located in Zagreb, HR
Offered for sale is a vintage coffee table manufactured in the 1980s
Unknown designer and
Category
Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Plastic
Brown Marble Postmodern Coffee Table Circa 1980 Italy
Located in Sarasota, FL
Heavy and impressive brown marble coffee table.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
George Ciancimino Post Modern Studio Coffee Table
By George Ciancimino
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This British postmodern coffee table was studio made by George Ciancimino (1928-) in 1972 for an
Category
Vintage 1970s British Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Postmodern Custom Square Coffee Table
Located in St. Louis, MO
sofas, a sofa console table, and 2 coffee tables.
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate
Custom Postmodern Square Coffee Table
Located in St. Louis, MO
sofas, a sofa console table, and 2 coffee tables.
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate
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Postmodern Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic postmodern coffee table available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and stone, every postmodern coffee table was constructed with great care. Find 102 options for an antique or vintage postmodern coffee table now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect postmodern coffee table — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A postmodern coffee table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. FIAM, Fabio Di Bartolomei and Saporiti Italia each produced at least one beautiful postmodern coffee table that is worth considering.
How Much is a Postmodern Coffee Table?
Prices for a postmodern coffee table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $675 and can go as high as $18,450, while the average can fetch as much as $3,445.
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 Postmodern Coffee Table
- Why is it called a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Coffee tables were originally used in living spaces during social gatherings to support a tray containing multiple mugs, a coffee pot, creamers and sugar bowls. Low to the ground and centrally located in the space, coffee tables reduced the host or hostess’s need to constantly stand and serve her guests.
- Can a coffee table be too low?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Yes, a coffee table can be too low. Most experts recommend choosing a coffee table that is around one to two inches lower than the seat height of your sofa or loveseat. You may find it difficult to access items on the tabletop while seated if you choose a shorter table. In addition, an overly low coffee table can make a room feel cramped or unbalanced. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Sometimes, designers intentionally place ultra-low coffee tables in spaces to create a bold contrast in a large room. Feel free to break from convention when choosing a coffee table. What's most important is that the finished result appeals to you and allows you to enjoy your seating area to the fullest. Shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- Who invented the coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024No one knows for sure who invented the coffee table. The earliest examples of the occasional table can be traced back to Victorian-era Britain. At that time, makers like William Watt and Collinson and Lock were producing coffee tables in large quantities.
Notably, F. Stuart Foote, the designer behind the American Imperial Furniture Company, claimed to have invented the coffee table in the early 20th century. He stated that he did so by cutting down the legs of a dining table. However, it's unlikely that Foote is the actual inventor of the coffee table, as books describing coffee tables existed in the UK a decade before his birth in 1872.
Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a coffee table and a console table is in the design. A coffee table is a low table that comes in many shapes, such as surfaces that are rectangles, squares, ovals or circles. Console tables are taller and usually have elongated shapes, such as ovals, rectangles or semicircles. Placement is another differentiator between the two types of tables. Coffee tables usually go in front of sofas and loveseats, while console tables may be placed behind a sofa or loveseat or along a wall. Find a large collection of coffee tables and console tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024There isn't really a standard size of a coffee table. Manufacturers produce coffee tables in a range of sizes and shapes. However, many rectangular tables are around 45 to 48 inches in length by 25 to 28 inches in width. Heights typically range from 16 to 18 inches. Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- What is a tray top coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021Tray top coffee tables are coffee tables with long, flat rectangular surfaces that are supported by an x-frame base. Low tables that were initially used as tea or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. After coffee drinking and “coffee breaks” became popular, it didn’t take long for coffee and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary tray top coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Coffee tables became popular in the 1920s and ’30s. Pieces from this time period often show off the characteristics of Art Deco design, such as metal accents, mirrored finishes and the use of exotic woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Coffee tables first came into use during the Victorian era, largely in response to the rise of coffee houses in London. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To style an oval coffee table, create balance with opposites. Choose a sofa and accent chairs with a boxier shape for a striking contrast. Place a rectangular tray in the center and use it to display decorative accents or to store remotes and coasters. Another approach to decorating an oval table is to use decorative accents at different heights. Think of a tall vase placed next to a low bowl and a small sculpture positioned on top of two stacked coffee table books. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oval coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Styling a Noguchi coffee table really depends on the space you’re placing it in. The possibilities are far-reaching, so consider the colors and coordination of the other furniture and fixtures around the table. Noguchi tables look beautiful on their own or styled with flowers, books or pottery. Shop a selection of Isamu Noguchi pieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.
- 1stDibs 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.
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