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Rare Welsh West Country Sycamore Primitive Cricket Table
Located in Billingshurst, GB
Rare Welsh West country Sycamore Primitive Cricket Table dating from later part of the 19th Century
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Welsh Country Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Sycamore
Rectangular Slate Coffee Table #2, France circa 1930
Located in Culver City, CA
Rectangular Slate Coffee Table #2
France circa 1930
Slab slate top with interlocking slate base
Category
Vintage 1930s French Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Slate
Antique Primitive Tree Trunk Table from 19th Century, France
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Antique primitive tree trunk table with beautiful patina from France.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Burnt Wood Bench / Coffee Table, Made in Wales
Located in Culver City, CA
Burnt Wood Bench / Coffee Table
Made in Wales
Black Pine Sugi Ban Sculptural Bench / Coffee Table
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Welsh Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Pine
Antique Wooden Primitive Side Table or Pedestal (No.1)
Located in London, GB
A primitive wooden (likely oak) side table or low pedestal.
Ideal as a primitive natural wabi-sabi
Category
Mid-20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Wooden Primitive Side Table or Pedestal (No.1)
Located in London, GB
A primitive wooden (likely oak) side table or low pedestal.
Ideal as a primitive natural wabi-sabi
Category
Mid-20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
18th Century Rustic Coffee Table or Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century rustic coffee table or bench was hand-hewn from solid blocks of old-growth oak to last
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Belgian Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
Pine Prison Bed Coffee Table, England, circa 1890
Located in Culver City, CA
Pine prison bed coffee table, England, circa 1890.
Minimal, slatted construction with elevated
Category
Antique 1890s English Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Coffee Table or Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Antique bench or coffee table hand carved by the Senufo tribes from a single piece of iroko wood
Category
Vintage 1950s Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
XL Primitive Low Table In Dark 18th C. Portuguese Chestnut
Located in London, GB
A primitive low table/coffee table in heavily patinated 18th C. Portuguese chestnut.
Single piece
Category
Antique 18th Century Portuguese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chestnut
Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Elephant Base Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Whimsical coffee table from West Africa. Handmade from a single carved mahogany wood top with a
Category
Vintage 1970s Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Mahogany, Reclaimed Wood
Antique Black Coffee Table With Drawer, Denmark circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
European country charm exudes from this coffee table from Denmark. It has been painted black
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Danish Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Japanese Elm Wood Coffee Table with Natural Driftwood Patina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Low profile, clean lines, Japanese Elmwood coffee table with straight legs and side stretchers
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
Primitive Style Hardwood Round Table from Yucatan, Circa 1970´s
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Hand-crafted Yucatan round table from the 1970´s. All original pieces. Primitive in style, these
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Andrianna Shamaris Iroko Wood African Bench or Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Antique bench or coffee table hand carved by the Senufo tribes from a single piece of iroko wood
Category
2010s Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Japanese Antique Wooden CoffeeTable / SideTable / 1868-1912s Wabi-sabi Primitive
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
primitive appearance that expresses the beauty of natural changes.
It can also be used as a coffee table
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Wood
Japanese primitive low table / wabi-sabi table / Flower stand / Japanese tea ta
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very tasteful low table with a Japanese, wabi-sabi feel.
The chestnut tabletop is made
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chestnut
67.5 Inch Long Elm Slab Coffee Table, Made in Wales
Located in Culver City, CA
67.5 Inch long elm slab coffee table, made in Wales.
Measures 67.5”L x 21”D x 16”H.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Welsh Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Coffee Table Made From Antique Rail Car Floor Boards
By Brendan Bass
Located in Dallas, TX
Coffee Table Made From Antique Rail Car Floor Boards
This piece is a part of Brendan Bass’s one
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Zinc
XL Primitive Low Table In 18th C. Portuguese Chestnut Wabi Sabi
Located in London, GB
A primitive low table/coffee table in heavily patinated 18th C. Portuguese chestnut.
Single piece
Category
Antique 18th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chestnut
Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Teak Wood Coffee Table or Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful teak coffee table or wide bench made from a single antique panel with stunning patina
Category
Vintage 1950s Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Single Teak Wood Slab Wabi Sabi Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Unique single teak wood slab coffee table with beautiful patina. This coffee table has hand-carved
Category
Antique Early 1900s Asian Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
French 19th Century Table Base, Coffee Table
Located in Round Top, TX
A terrific mid-19th century Primitive table base or coffee table from the South of France.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Spanish 18th Century Table Basse, Coffee Table
Located in Round Top, TX
A terrific Primitive table basse - coffee table from the Catalan region of France. Soundly
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chestnut
Mid Century Naturalistic Brutalist Tree Trunk Coffee Table, c. 1960s Vintage
Located in Bristol, GB
Vintage Rustic Wooden Coffee/Side Table
Chunky wooden top formed from a cross-section of a tree
Category
Mid-20th Century French Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Tropical Hardwood Root Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rectangular shaped free-form root with one leg, making a fabulous primitive modern coffee table
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Coffee and Cockt...
Materials
Wood
Senufo Bench, Coffee Table or Console, from Ivory Cost, 1950
s
Located in LYON, FR
Senoufo bench, console or coffee table, from Ivory Coast in the 1950s. Hand-carved from a block of
Category
Vintage 1950s Ivorian Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Low Table/Japanese paper pasting/1868-1912s Wabi-sabi Primitive
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is a low table using old wood and old Japanese paper.
The top board is stacked with old
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Pine
Polynesian Inspired Carved Witco Style Tiki Swamp Cedar Coffee Table, 1960
s
By Witco, William Westenhaver / Witco
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Polynesian inspired ornately carved tiki coffee table possibly made by a Witco employee who worked
Category
Vintage 1960s American Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Resin, Cedar
French Oak and Fruitwood Coffee Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th century primitive oak and fruitwood coffee table, 1860.
Dimensions
56 inches (142 cms
Category
Antique 19th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Fruitwood, Oak
Primitive Pine Bench From France, Circa 1950
Located in Nashville, TN
Primitive Pine Bench From France, Circa 1950. Solid pine construction with superb patina and wear.
Category
Vintage 1950s European Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
Pair of Oak and Walnut Coffee Tables
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Huge pair of primitive oak and walnut coffee tables with 4" top, 1840.
Dimensions:
69 inches
Category
Antique 19th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
$4,130 / set
Brutalist Oak Dutch Mid-Century Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A chunky primitive style brutalist coffee table.
Holland, c1970s.
These coffee tables look
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Rustic Burled Elm Folk Art Coffee Table
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
We found this wonderful primitive Folk Art coffee table hiding in France. It would be perfect
Category
Vintage 1930s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Rustic Coffee Table with Hand Hewn Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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This is a very rustic, primitive style coffee table, natural and charming. It has a flat. matte finish
Category
20th Century Guatemalan Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Rustic Wood Beam Coffee Table with Iron Base
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White washed old beams used to make a primitive, rustic coffee table. Hand-forged iron base and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Reclaimed Wood
Brutalist Oak Dutch Mid-Century Circular Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A chunky primitive style brutalist coffee table.
Holland, c1970s.
These coffee tables look
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Primitive South Asian Elm Cutting Plateu on Steel Mount
By Brendan Bass
Located in Dallas, TX
Primitive South Asian elm cutting plateu on steel mount.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Rustic Slab Wood Coffee Table with Splayed Peg Legs
Located in Round Top, TX
a slight bow to the top but one can still set glasses upon it. This primitive splay leg coffee table
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Thick Slab Wood Coffee Table with Splay Legs
Located in Round Top, TX
extreme wear that loads this table with character. This primitive splay leg coffee table has been restored
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-century modern Natural Burl Wood High Gloss Coffee Table
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wabi sabi Natural burl wood coffee table
Primitive folk art design that would look good in a
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Burl
Large-Scale Teak Root Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large teak root coffee table with polished top surface. Spectacular piece of teak. Organic shape
Category
20th Century Balinese Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables
19th Century Belgian Low Table
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible and alluring primitive 19th century Belgian sanglier (wild boar) butcher's table with
Category
Antique 19th Century Belgian Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
19th Century Belgian Sanglier Table
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible and alluring primitive 19th century Belgian sanglier (wild boar) butcher's table with
Category
Antique 19th Century Belgian Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Large-Scale Teak Root Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large teak root coffee table with polished top surface. Spectacular piece of teak. Organic shape
Category
20th Century Balinese Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Reclaimed Wood
Wabi-Sabi Tree Trunk Table
Located in Chicago, IL
This sculptural 20th-century table is a captivating blend of natural beauty and functional design
Category
20th Century American Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Late 17th Century Rustic Table
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Late 17th century rustic table.
Category
Antique Late 17th Century French Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
19th Century New England Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th c. low tavern table from New England. original drawer, dovetailed and original red paint on
Category
Antique 19th Century American Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
19th Century Primitive Accent Table/ Coffee Table
Located in Pomona, CA
Primitive 19th-Century French pine accent table or coffee table.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Tables
Materials
Pine
Primitive Pine Coffee/Side Table
Located in Culver City, CA
pine round work table, hand constructed, simple form
Category
Antique 19th Century French Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Primitive Blue Stone Coffee Table
Located in Culver City, CA
Beautiful stone top on robust wooden base with remnants of original paint.
Category
20th Century French Center Tables
Materials
Stone
$4,800 / item
Japanese Antique Primitive Side Table 1860s-1900s / Coffee Table Wabi Sabi
By Axel Vervoordt
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old Japanese side table in a primitive style, dating back to the Meiji period (1860s
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Carved Solid Rustic Organic Tree Trunk Table Stool, Africa, 1950
s
Located in New York, NY
A solid wood carved trunk that can be used as a stool or table.
Most likely made in the middle
Category
Mid-20th Century African Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Palmwood
Primitive Bench / Coffee Table
Located in Culver City, CA
Pale, scrubbed oak bench with thick top on splayed legs.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Oak
Japanese Antique Primitive Side Table 1860s-1920s / Coffee Table Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old primitive style side table made in Japan.
It is a one-of-a-kind piece of furniture
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Side Tables
Materials
Chestnut
Japanese Antique Primitive Side Table 1860s-1900s / Coffee Table Wabisabi Mingei
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old Japanese primitive style side table.
It dates back to the Meiji period (1860s-1900s
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Side Tables
Materials
Wood
French 18th Century Bench, Low Table
Located in Round Top, TX
A terrific, very Primitive table base - coffee table or bench from the Provence region of France
Category
Antique 18th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chestnut
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Primitive Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of primitive coffee tables is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct primitive coffee tables — often made from wood, hardwood and reclaimed wood — can elevate any home. There are 164 antique and vintage primitive coffee tables for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 8 modern editions to choose from as well. Primitive 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. Mid-Century Modern, Industrial and Folk Art primitive coffee tables are consistently popular styles. Many primitive coffee tables are appealing in their simplicity, but Andrianna Shamaris and Witco produced popular primitive coffee tables that are worth a look.
How Much are Primitive Coffee Tables?
Primitive coffee tables can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,600, while the lowest priced sells for $495 and the highest can go for as much as $9,500.
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 Primitive Coffee Tables
- 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 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. - 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 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.
- 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 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 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 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.
- 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.
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