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Vortex Large by Piegatto, a Sculptural Contemporary Coffee Table
Located in Guatemala, GU
The Vortex Large Coffee Table is a striking piece that blends contemporary design with functional
Category
2010s Guatemalan Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plywood
Sculptural glass coffee table by Heinz Lilienthal 1970, Germany
By Heinz Lilienthal
Located in Oirlo, LI
This beautiful Brutalist coffee table, designed by the German artist Heinz Lilienthal in the 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
$2,742 Sale Price
20% Off
Andrianna Shamaris Impressive Sculptural Charred Coffee Table or Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful minimalist charred bench or coffee table. We added a piece on one end to this seamless
Category
2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Storm Medium by Piegatto, a Sculptural Contemporary Coffee Table
Located in Guatemala, GU
The Storm Medium Coffee Table is an exquisite piece of furniture that combines modern design with
Category
2010s Guatemalan Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plywood
Rocky Montage • Sculptural Petrified Wood Coffee Table by Odditi
By Odditi
Located in CAROOL, NSW, AU
Everyone loves a good montage. Our ‘Rocky Montage’ coffee table pays homage to the world of organic
Category
2010s Australian Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Petrified Wood
$5,642 Sale Price / item
35% Off
Storm Small by Piegatto, a Sculptural Contemporary Coffee Table
Located in Guatemala, GU
The Storm Small Coffee Table is an exquisite piece of design, embodying both form and function
Category
2010s Guatemalan Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plywood
Vintage Sculptural Bronze "Starburst" Coffee Table by Daniel Gluck
By Daniel Gluck
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful vintage sculptural bronze “Starburst” coffee table by Daniel Gluck and manufactured in
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Sculptural Marble Coffee Table with Rectangular Glass Top Italy, 1970s
Located in London, GB
A sculptural Italian marble coffee table from the 1970s, characterized by a bold architectural base
Category
Antique 1670s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Kanyon Coffee Table, Contemporary Sculptural Round Wooden Walnut, in Stock
By Studio Kali, Fulden Topaloglu
Located in Istanbul, TR
Kanyon is an authentic coffee table which combines functionality and sculptural posture with
Category
2010s Turkish Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Unusual Adrian Pearsall Sculptural Walnut Coffee Table Planter Midcentury
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual Adrian Pearsall sculptural walnut coffee table with crock planter. This table has a light
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pottery, Glass, Walnut
$1,500 Sale Price
20% Off
Parchment Modern Sculptural Nesting Coffee Tables by Costantini, Cadenza
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
Cadenza Parchment Modern Sculptural Nesting Coffee Tables.
The Cadenza Nesting tables are
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Goatskin, Wood
Brassed Metal Smoked Glass Sculptural Vintage Coffee Table Sofa Table 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Modernist vintage brassed metal vintage coffee table or sofa table in sculptural shape designed
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Sculptural Carrara Marble and Glass Coffee Table, Italy 1960
s
Located in London, GB
Sculptural Carrara marble coffee table with oval glass top, Italy 1960's. The base consists of two
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble
Sculptural Lucite Coffee Table with Thick Glass Top, 1980s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A vintage 1980s American Lucite coffee table featuring two sculptural clear Lucite bases paired
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
1960s Oak Ebony Cantilevered Sculptural Wabi Sabi Coffee Table
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, coffee table you could hope to find. This is
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Donald Drumm Coffee Table...Brutalist sculptural aluminum / glass / chrome
By Donald Drumm
Located in Buffalo, NY
Interesting Brutalist coffee table by noted American sculptor and designer Donald Drumm. Coffee
Category
Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Sculptural Coffee Cocktail Table Tessellated Stone Maitland Smith Style
By Maitland Smith
Located in Lake Worth, FL
estate fine furniture acquisitions of a
1980's Tessellated & Mactan stone sculptural coffee cocktail
Category
Vintage 1980s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
1970s Knut Hesterberg Round Sculptural Aluminum Tripod Coffee Table
By Ronald Schmitt, Knut Hesterberg
Located in San Angelo, TX
Ronald Schmitt. This amazing round tripod coffee table is made of aluminum and features a circular thick
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
$2,560 Sale Price
35% Off
1970s Sculptural Cantilevered Marble Wood and Glass Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, table you could hope to find. This is an
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Heinz Lilienthal Sculptural Glass Top Coffee Table, Germany, 1960s
By Heinz Lilienthal
Located in Munich, DE
Wonderful glass top work coffee table based on a 5 star wood base designed by the German artist
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Art Glass, Oak
Modern Sculptural Indoor Outdoor Coffee Table White Powder coated Steel
By Corinna Warm, WARM
Located in Santa Monica, CA
clustered next to the coffee table provides additional seating with a sculptural presence. Made from powder
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel, Metal, Sheet Metal
21st Century Sculptural Plexiglass Yellow Coffee Table "Prima Materia"
By Marco Pettinari
Located in Roma, IT
Prima Materia, is a project that ranges between art and design and explicitly refers to the Aristotelian concept of matter.
For Aristotle the concept of matter (hylé) is associated ...
Category
2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plexiglass
Luna Coffee Table – A Fusion of Sculptural Form
Modern Elegance
Located in Gurugram, IN
The Essentia Home Luna Coffee Table is a work of art, merging smooth curves with sleek materials
Category
2010s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Danish Sculptural Solid Oak Coffee Table by Frits Henningsen, 1940s.
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Sculptural Solid Oak Coffee Table by Frits Henningsen, 1940s.
This lovely oak coffee table
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Sculptural Bronze and Glass Coffee Table by Peter Ghyczy
By Peter Ghyczy
Located in Echt, NL
Rare Peter Ghyczy coffee table in very good condition.
Made of solid bronze with a glass top
Category
20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Grito Marble Coffee Table Contemporary Design Sculptural Furniture Joaquín Moll
By Meddel, Joaquín Moll
Located in VALVERDE DEL MAJANO, CL
Grito Marble Coffee Table Contemporary Design Sculptural Furniture Joaquín Moll
Grito Coffee Table
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Crystal, Limestone, Travertine, Marble, Slate, Sandstone, Metal, ...
Danish Sculptural Solid Oak Coffee Table by Frits Henningsen, 1940s.
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Sculptural Solid Oak Coffee Table by Frits Henningsen, 1940s.
This lovely oak coffee table
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Andrianna Shamaris Biomorphic Sculptural Charred Mango Wood Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive reclaimed mango wood coffee table made from a six inch single slab. The top floats off
Category
2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Cordage Multicolored Sculptural
Functional Coffee Table by Laura Casañas Maya
By Laura Casañas Maya
Located in New York, NY
sculptural and functional design piece combining steel, various cords, and glass. The table features a
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Cordage Multicolored Sculptural
Functional Coffee Table by Laura Casañas Maya
By Laura Casañas Maya
Located in New York, NY
sculptural and functional design piece combining steel, various cords, and glass. The table features a
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Milo - Sculptural Green Marble Coffee Table with Asymmetrical Crescent Accent
Located in New York, NY
A poetic balance of symmetry and surprise, this sculptural green marble coffee table features a
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Vintage Sculptural Walnut Coffee Table by Folke Ohlsson for Dux
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century modern coffee table in walnut designed by Folke Ohlsson for DUX, Sweden. This classic
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Kanyon Coffee Table, Oval, Contemporary Sculptural Minimalist Wooden Smoked Oak
By Fulden Topaloglu, Studio Kali
Located in Istanbul, TR
Kanyon is an authentic coffee table which combines functionality and sculptural posture with
Category
2010s Turkish Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak
Kanyon Coffee Table, Oval, Contemporary Sculptural Minimalist Wooden Black Oak
By Fulden Topaloglu, Studio Kali
Located in Istanbul, TR
Kanyon is an authentic coffee table which combines functionality and sculptural posture with
Category
2010s Turkish Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak
Kanyon Coffee Table with Travertine, Contemporary Sculptural Round Smoked Oak
By Fulden Topaloglu, Studio Kali
Located in Istanbul, TR
Kanyon is an authentic coffee table which combines functionality and sculptural posture with
Category
2010s Turkish Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Travertine
Sculptural Burl Wood Coffee Table by Söwe Konst, Sweden, 1970s
By Sowe Konst, Sigvard NIlsson
Located in Staffanstorp, SE
Sculptural Burl Wood Coffee Table by Söwe Konst, Sweden, 1970s
Designed by Sigvard Nilsson & Kjell
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Lucite
Glass Rectangular "Fingers" Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Sculptural Lucite & Glass Rectangular "Fingers" Coffee Table. Circa Mid
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
Sculptural and rare brutalist coffee table by Arch Eugenio Mondellini
Located in Milano, IT
A striking vintage coffee table from the 1970s, this piece exemplifies the rational brutalism of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
$6,182 Sale Price
10% Off
Sculptural Organic Shape Travertine Coffee Table by My Habitat Design
Located in Amsterdam, NH
Crafted from a single material, this coffee table features a 4 cm thick top with a soft bullnose
Category
2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Marble
20th Century American Modern Sculptural Burlwood Coffee - Vintage Sofa Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sculptural, vintage Mid-Century modern American coffee, sofa table made of hand crafted polished
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Cavatappi Rectangular Glass-Topped Coffee Table with Sculptural Wood Base
By Caleb Ferris
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Cavatappi coffee table is part of the Al Dente collection by furniture designer and artist
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Maple
William Bowie Sculptural Gilt Metal Coffee Table Mid Century Modern 54x30x16
By William Bowie
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural Gilt Metal Coffee Table, hand made by artist William Bowie, signed, American, 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Unusual Pierluigi Giordani style Sculptural Walnut Coffee Table Mid-Century
By Pierluigi Giordani
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous sculptural walnut coffee table in the style of Pierluigi Giordani. A thick egg shaped
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
$2,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Modern Vintage Sculptural Aluminum Glass Coffee Table Hesterberg
By Knut Hesterberg
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern sculptural vintage coffee table by Knut Hesterberg 1960s from aluminum and clear
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Sculptural and Customizable Glass and Powder-Coated Steel Coffee Table
By Bestcase, Sight Unseen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Made from powder-coated steel and glass, and available as coffee tables, desks, dining tables, or
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
21st Century Sculptural Plexiglass Pink Coffee Table "Molecula" Sand Blasted
By Marco Pettinari
Located in Roma, IT
The acrylic coffee tables Molecula, are inspired by the etymological meaning of the word molecule
Category
2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plexiglass
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Oak Scandanavian Slat Coffee Cocktail Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid Century Modern coffee table. Features a sculptural oak form with an open slatted base and
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
$1,120 Sale Price
30% Off
21st Century Modern Sculptural Marble Coffee Table Carved From Block
By Federico Carandini
Located in Milan, IT
Roll low table is a sculptural solid marble piece. Its geometric and yet organic form changes
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Sculptural Galaxy Oval Coffee Table in Antique Brass by Misaya
By Misaya
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculptural Galaxy Oval Coffee Table in Antique Brass by Misaya
Dimensions: W 48 x L 45 x H 43 cm
Category
2010s Thai Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Brutalist Hammered Metal and Glass Sculptural Octagonal Cocktail Coffee Table
By Paul Evans
Located in West Hartford, CT
Brutalist Coffee Table. Inspired by the iconic design of Paul Evans, this table exudes a unique and daring
Category
Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Sculptural Chrome Coffee or Side Table by Knut Hesterberg, 1960
By Knut Hesterberg
Located in Rijssen, NL
Chrome sculptural coffee or cocktail table by Knut Hesterberg produced by Ronald Schmitt, Germany
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Italian Rhomboidal Sculptural Brass and Glass Coffee Table Italy 1970s
By ma+39
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Rhomboidal sculptural brass and glass coffee table Italy 1970s
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Adrian Pearsall Style Sculptural Jacks Walnut coffee table 59" long
Located in Pasadena, TX
Mid century modern coffee table with sculpted base. This has all of the characteristics of an
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Post Modern Osvaldo Borsani Sculptural Round Glass Coffee Cocktail Table
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning Osvaldo Borsani cocktail table by the Italian master featuring thick circular clear glass
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood, Walnut
1970s Peter Michael Adams Sculptural Studio Coffee Table in Walnut
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Studio-Crafted Walnut Coffee Table, executed by Sculptor Peter Michael Adams in the 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Minimalist Archipen Wooden Coffee Side Table 1 – Sculptural Tabouret by NOOM
By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova
Located in Paris, FR
The Archipen Coffee Table 1 continues the sculptural design of the Archipen Collection, blending
Category
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ash
1980s Custom Sculptural Faux Stone Base Glass Top Coffee Table
Located in Doylestown, PA
Unique custom post-modern sculptural faux stone glass top coffee table. The base is three
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Resin, Laminate
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Sculptural Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of sculptural coffee tables available for sale. Frequently made of glass, metal and wood, all sculptural coffee tables available were constructed with great care. We have 735 antique and vintage sculptural coffee tables in-stock, while there are 90 modern editions to choose from as well. Sculptural coffee tables have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Sculptural coffee tables are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Not every interior allows for large sculptural coffee tables, so small sculptural coffee tables measuring 11.42 inches across are available at 1stDibs. Adrian Pearsall, Daniel Gluck and Craft Associates each produced beautiful sculptural coffee tables that are worth considering.
How Much are Sculptural Coffee Tables?
Prices for sculptural coffee tables start at $184 and top out at $68,172 with the average selling for $3,500.
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 Sculptural Coffee Tables
- 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.
- 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 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 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, 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 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
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Uchronia’s Plant Stand Gives Pots a Pretty Perch with All the Trimmings
Like other pieces in the firm’s Candy Box collection, the cheerful limited-edition design showcases French craft.
The Ultimate Guide to Types of Tables for the Home
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Inspired by the Cosmos, Sandra Nunnerley’s Nova Table Has a Futuristic Feel
The designer’s innovative use of an unexpected material gives this console a lift.
This 19th-Century Gilded Desk Displays a Fanciful Kingdom in Marquetry
The stately piece brings both gravitas and whimsy to any work space.
In Guadalajara, These Luscious Side Tables Are Chiseled from Volcanic Rock
Use them as tables or stools, indoors or out.
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