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Wooden Coffee Table, Fishes Series 19 by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Fishes is a series of sculptural coffee tables inspired by the famous Fish (1930) sculpture of
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
Wooden Coffee Table, Fishes Series 20 by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Fishes is a series of sculptural coffee tables inspired by the famous Fish (1930) sculpture of
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
$5,760 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Wooden Coffee Table, Fishes Series 17 by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Fishes is a series of sculptural coffee tables inspired by the famous Fish (1930) sculpture of
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
Wooden Oval Coffee Table, Fishes Series 16 by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Fishes is a series of sculptural coffee tables inspired by the famous Fish (1930) sculpture of
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
Wooden Round Coffee Table, Fishes Series 15 by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Fishes is a series of sculptural coffee tables inspired by the famous Fish (1930) sculpture of
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
$9,600 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Circular Table Top Solace 48: Solid Walnut, Organic Shape
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Sculptural Coffee Table Made of Solid Wood, Center Table Solace S48 by Joel Escalona
The Solace
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Natural Walnut Solace 30: Handcrafted with Round Table Top
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Sculptural Coffee Table Made of Solid Wood, Center Table Solace S30 by Joel Escalona
The Solace
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
$11,273 Sale Price / item
15% Off
Unique Round Table Solace 47: Solid Walnut, Hand-Finished Elegance
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Sculptural Coffee Table Made of Solid Wood, Center Table Solace S47 by Joel Escalona
The Solace
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
$11,273 Sale Price / item
15% Off
Unique Circular Table Solace 41: Artisan Craftsmanship in Solid Walnut
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Sculptural Coffee Table Made of Solid Wood, Center Table Solace S41 by Joel Escalona
The Solace
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
$11,273 Sale Price / item
15% Off
Walnut Beauty Solace 34: Artisan-Crafted with Circular Table Top
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Sculptural Coffee Table Made of Solid Wood, Center Table Solace S34 by Joel Escalona
The Solace
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
$11,273 Sale Price / item
15% Off
Artful Round Table Solace 39: Crafted by Skilled Artisans in Walnut
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Sculptural Coffee Table Made of Solid Wood, Center Table Solace S39 by Joel Escalona
The Solace
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Solace 36: Solid Wood Handmade Table, A Tribute to Modern Design
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Sculptural Coffee Table Made of Solid Wood, Center Table Solace S36 by Joel Escalona
The Solace
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
$11,273 Sale Price / item
15% Off
Sophisticated Solace 12: Walnut Table with Straight Lines and Heavy Base
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Sculptural Coffee Table Made of Solid Wood, Center Table Solace S12 by NONO
The Solace table
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Solid Oak Wood Coffee Table, Fishes Series 3 by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Fishes is a series of sculptural coffee tables inspired by the famous Fish (1930) sculpture of
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
$6,188 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Solid Oak Wood Coffee Table, Fishes Series 2 by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Fishes is a series of sculptural coffee tables inspired by the famous Fish (1930) sculpture of
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
Solid Oak Wood Coffee Table, Fishes Series 4 by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Fishes is a series of sculptural coffee tables inspired by the famous Fish (1930) sculpture of
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
Solid Walnut Wood Coffee Table, Fishes Series 5 by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Fishes is a series of sculptural coffee tables inspired by the famous Fish (1930) sculpture of
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Walnut
$8,311 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Solid Walnut Wood Coffee Table, Fishes Series 6 by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Fishes is a series of sculptural coffee tables inspired by the famous Fish (1930) sculpture of
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Walnut
Topo Table by Pierre Remi
By Pierre-Rémi Chauveau
Located in Paris, FR
Topo table
Inspired by geological strata, Topo is a sculptural coffee table evoking perpetual
Category
2010s French Minimalist Center Tables
Materials
Straw, Oak
$53,847
Contemporary Gueridon, Sebastian Herkner
By Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
sculptural coffee table that you can customize and adapt both in dimensions and colors.
Salute is a family
Category
2010s French Organic Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble
$3,595 / item
Contemporary Gueridon, Sebastian Herkner
By Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
sculptural coffee table that you can customize and adapt both in dimensions and colors.
Salute is a family
Category
2010s French Organic Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble
$5,874 / item
Contemporary Guéridon, Sebastian Herkner
By Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
sculptural coffee table that you can customize and adapt both in dimensions and colors.
Salute is a family
Category
2010s French Organic Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble
$4,497 / item
Contemporary Gueridon, Sebastian Herkner
By Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
sculptural coffee table that you can customize and adapt both in dimensions and colors.
Salute is a family
Category
2010s French Organic Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble
$3,868 / item
Contemporary Gueridon, Sebastian Herkner
By Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
sculptural coffee table that you can customize and adapt both in dimensions and colors.
Salute is a family
Category
2010s French Organic Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble
$6,076 / item
Contemporary Guéridon, Sebastian Herkner
By Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
sculptural coffee table that you can customize and adapt both in dimensions and colors.
Salute is a family
Category
2010s French Organic Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble
$4,901 / item
Contemporary Gueridon, Sebastian Herkner
By Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
sculptural coffee table that you can customize and adapt both in dimensions and colors.
Salute is a family
Category
2010s French Organic Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble
$5,435 / item
Contemporary Gueridon, Sebastian Herkner
By Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
sculptural coffee table that you can customize and adapt both in dimensions and colors.
Salute is a family
Category
2010s French Organic Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble
$4,177 / item
Contemporary Gueridon, Sebastian Herkner
By Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
sculptural coffee table that you can customize and adapt both in dimensions and colors.
Salute is a family
Category
2010s French Organic Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble
$4,355 / item
Contemporary Marble Gueridon, Sebastian Herkner
By Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
sculptural coffee table that you can customize and adapt both in dimensions and colors.
Salute is a family
Category
2010s French Organic Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble
$4,023 / item
Contemporary Gueridon, Sebastian Herkner
By Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
sculptural coffee table that you can customize and adapt both in dimensions and colors.
Salute is a family
Category
2010s French Organic Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble
$4,177 / item
Contemporary Guéridon, Sebastian Herkner
By Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
sculptural coffee table that you can customize and adapt both in dimensions and colors.
Salute is a family
Category
2010s French Organic Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble
$5,043 / item
Solid Wood Black Tinted Coffee Table, Fishes Series 10 by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Fishes is a series of sculptural coffee tables inspired by the famous Fish (1930) sculpture of
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
$6,560 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Solid Wood Black Tinted Coffee Table, Fishes Series 7 by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Fishes is a series of sculptural coffee tables inspired by the famous Fish (1930) sculpture of
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
$6,560 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Solid Wood Black Tinted Coffee Table, Fishes Series 8 by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Fishes is a series of sculptural coffee tables inspired by the famous Fish (1930) sculpture of
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
Solid Wood Black Tinted Coffee Table, Fishes Series 12 by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Fishes is a series of sculptural coffee tables inspired by the famous Fish (1930) sculpture of
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
Solid Wood Black Tinted Coffee Table, Fishes Series 13 by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Fishes is a series of sculptural coffee tables inspired by the famous Fish (1930) sculpture of
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
$6,560 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Solid Wood Black Tinted Coffee Table, Fishes Series 11 by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Fishes is a series of sculptural coffee tables inspired by the famous Fish (1930) sculpture of
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
Solid Wood Black Tinted Coffee Table, Fishes Series 9 by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Fishes is a series of sculptural coffee tables inspired by the famous Fish (1930) sculpture of
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
Midcentury Coffee Table Ico Parisi Attributed, Walnut and Beech Wax-Polished
By Ico Parisi
Located in Vigonza, Padua
A refined and sculptural coffee table designed and manufactured in Italy during the 1950s by La
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Walnut
Black Tinted Oak Solid Wood Coffee Table, Fishes Series 1 by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Fishes is a series of sculptural coffee tables inspired by the famous Fish (1930) sculpture of
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak, Hardwood
Statement Black Rectangular Coffee Table - Fundamenta 32 by NONO
By NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Statement Black Rectangular Coffee Table - Fundamenta 32 by NONO
Sculptural coffee table made of
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
$7,992 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Bicolor Rectangular Coffee Table - Contrast Fundamenta 30 by NONO
By NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Bicolor Rectangular Coffee Table - Contrast Fundamenta 30 by NONO
Sculptural coffee table made of
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
$7,992 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Fundamenta Coffee Table 55 Solid Oak, Abstract Design by NONO
By NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Fundamenta Coffee Table 55 Solid Oak, Abstract Design by NONO
Sculptural coffee table made of
Category
2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Fundamenta Coffee Table 47 Solid Wood, Geometric Lines by NONO
By NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Fundamenta Coffee Table 47 Solid Wood, Geometric Lines by NONO
Sculptural coffee table made of
Category
2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
$8,972 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Elegant Round Coffee Table - Understated Design Fundamenta 44 by NONO
By NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Elegant Round Coffee Table - Understated Design Fundamenta 44 by NONO
Sculptural coffee table made
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
$7,992 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Minimalist Round Coffee Table - Natural Oak Fundamenta 43 by NONO
By NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Minimalist Round Coffee Table - Natural Oak Fundamenta 43 by NONO
Sculptural coffee table made of
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Two-Level Round Coffee Table - Layered Fundamenta 40 by NONO
By NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Two-Level Round Coffee Table - Layered Fundamenta 40 by NONO
Sculptural coffee table made of solid
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
$7,992 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Cuatri-Leg Round Coffee Table - Harmonic Fundamenta 37 by NONO
By NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Cuatri-Leg Round Coffee Table - Harmonic Fundamenta 37 by NONO
Sculptural coffee table made of
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Duo-Tone Square Coffee Table - Dynamic Fundamenta 35 by NONO
By NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Duo-Tone Square Coffee Table - Dynamic Fundamenta 35 by NONO
Sculptural coffee table made of solid
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
$7,992 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Minimalist Natural Oak Coffee Table - Zen Fundamenta 38 by NONO
By NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Minimalist Natural Oak Coffee Table - Zen Fundamenta 38 by NONO
Sculptural coffee table made of
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Minimalist Black Round Coffee Table - Sleek Fundamenta 31 by NONO
By NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Minimalist Black Round Coffee Table - Sleek Fundamenta 31 by NONO
Sculptural coffee table made of
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Natural Finish Rectangular Coffee Table - Classic Fundamenta 28 by NONO
By NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Natural Finish Rectangular Coffee Table - Classic Fundamenta 28 by NONO
Sculptural coffee table
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Low-Set Round Coffee Table - Dark Finish Fundamenta 42 by NONO
By NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Low-Set Round Coffee Table - Dark Finish Fundamenta 42 by NONO
Sculptural coffee table made of
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
$7,992 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Rectangular Two-Tone Coffee Table - Contrast Detail Fundamenta 45 by NONO
By NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Rectangular Two-Tone Coffee Table - Contrast Detail Fundamenta 45 by NONO
Sculptural coffee table
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
$8,326 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Black Tinted Round Coffee Table - Bold Silhouette Fundamenta 46 by NONO
By NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Black Tinted Round Coffee Table - Bold Silhouette Fundamenta 46 by NONO
Sculptural coffee table
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Dark Red Tinted Round Coffee Table - Eclipse Fundamenta 39 by NONO
By NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Dark Red Tinted Round Coffee Table - Eclipse Fundamenta 39 by NONO
Sculptural coffee table made
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
$7,992 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Chic Black Tinted Round Coffee Table - Urban Fundamenta 27 by NONO
By NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Chic Black Tinted Round Coffee Table - Urban Fundamenta 27 by NONO
Sculptural coffee table made of
Category
2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
$6,770 Sale Price / item
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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
- 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 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, 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 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 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 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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