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1970s/80 s Brass and Chrome Coffee Table - Signed
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
1970's/80's brass and chrome coffee table - signed.
Category

Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Large Philip and Kelvin LaVerne cocktail/ coffee table signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice and large coffee table by LaVerne.Signed twice on top.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Large Belgian Coffee Table Signed Val
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Large Belgian coffee table signed VAL, Brass and Black Laquered Metal.
Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Coffee Table Covered in Shagreen by Karl Springer (SIGNED)
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional waterfall coffee table covered in shagreen designed by Karl Springer, American 1970's
Category

Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Pia Manu Large ceramic coffee table signed circa 1960
By Pia Manu
Located in PARIS, FR
A very large ceramic coffee table by Pia Manu signed Belgium circa 1960 Wonderful colors and
Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Karl Springer Exceptional Ostrich Skin Coffee Table 1980s (Signed)
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Elegant coffee table covered in ostrich skin with glass top by Karl Springer, American 1970's
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Animal Skin, Wood

Philip Kelvin Laverne Exceptional "Chan Coffee Table" 1960s Signed
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Rectangular "Chan Coffee Table" in patinated bronze and pewter with painted enamels on tabletop by
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Pewter

Philip Kelvin Laverne "Chan #142 Coffee Table" 1960s ‘Signed’
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
"Chan #142 Coffee Table" in patinated pewter and bronze with hand painted polychrome enamels by
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Pewter

Philip Kelvin LaVerne Large "Chan" Coffee Table, 1960s, Signed
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Large "Chan" coffee table in patinated pewter and bronze with hand painted enamels by Philip and
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Pewter

Willy Rizzo Petit 2-Tier Coffee Table 1970s Signed
By Willy Rizzo
Located in New York, NY
Petit 2-tier coffee table in polished chrome and brass with inset smoke glass tops by Willy Rizzo
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Sandblasted Lucite Leg Coffee Table by Karl Springer (signed)
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Sand Blasted Lucite Leg Coffee Table with thick glass top by Karl Springer, American 1980's
Category

Late 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Brazilian Artist Signed Copper and Brass Patchwork Coffee Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Brazilian patchwork coffee table. It is artist signed, but hard to make out. Originally purchased
Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Copper

Gary Guttterman signed chrome plated steel coffee table 1974.
Located in New York, NY
High quality plated polished steel base coffee table by artist/designer Gary Gutterman. Table base
Category

20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Philip Kelvin LaVerne "Etruscan Spiral" Coffee Table 1960s Signed
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Rare rectangular "Etruscan Spiral" coffee table, in patinated bronze and pewter by Phillip and
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze, Pewter

Philip Kelvin LaVerne Large "Romanesque" Coffee Table 1960s Signed
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Rare and large "Romanesque" coffee table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze, Pewter

Philip Kelvin LaVerne Rare "Turtle Coffee Table" 1966 Signed
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Rare "Turtle Coffee Table" in patinated bronze and pewter with zoomorphic base by Philip & Kelvin
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Pewter

1960s Mid-Century Roger Capron Ceramic Coffee Table, Signed
By Roger Capron
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous find from the Côte d’Azur, this marvelous round coffee table is a signed piece by Roger
Category

Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Paul Evans Cityscape Chrome Coffee Table, 1970 s, Signed
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Culver City, CA
This coffee table by Paul Evans is a remarkable piece of his iconic Cityscape collection for
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Iconic Signed Isamu Noguchi for Herman Miller Coffee Table
By Isamu Noguchi, Herman Miller
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice example of an iconic Isamu Noguchi design for Herman Miller, this coffee table has a black
Category

Early 2000s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

1977 Mixed Metal 4 Part Signed Brutalist Coffee Table
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Wonderful 4 part mixed metal and resin coffee table that is signed and dated on each section. In
Category

Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Superb Coffee Table in Tessellated Abalone Shells 1980s Signed
By Marquis Collection of Beverly Hills 1, Maitland Smith
Located in New York, NY
Superb large coffee table in tessellated abalone shells with recessed chrome accents on the legs by
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Signed Aksel Kjersgaard for Odder Coffee Table in Teak
By Odder Furniture, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Berlin, DE
Classic Aksel Kjersgaard for odder coffee table in teak in excellent condition.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

SIGNED Shagreen Inlaid Brass Coffee Table by Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Shagreen and inlaid brass coffee table by Karl Springer. Paraguay, circa 1970.
Category

Vintage 1970s Paraguayan Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Coffee Table Signed France and Sons Danish Circa 1965
By France Søn
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Coffee table with brushed metal tulip base and inset sunburst wooden top
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

French Mid-Century Coffee Table Signed by Roger Capron
By Roger Capron
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Beautiful French Mid-Century Modern coffee table signed by Roger Capron (1922-2006). Tabletop in
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Rare Vintage Gucci Square Coffee Table Signed, Italy, 1980s
By Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural thick rare vintage Gucci square coffee table, Italy, 1980s. Storage in the bottom of
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Coffee Table signed Koch and Lowy circa 1970 American
By Koch Lowy
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Coffee Table with a round frosted glass top supported by four oblong metal legs that are held
Category

Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Large Signed Glass Coffee Table by Garouste Bonetti, 1990s
By Elizabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonetti
Located in Paris, IDF
Cool colors, asymmetry, and a fanciful design make this 1990s coffee table a statement piece
Category

1990s French Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Resin

Vintage Contemporary Signed Karl Springer Linen Wrapped Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning vintage Contemporary coffee table. Made by the iconic Karl Springer and tagged on the
Category

Late 20th Century North American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Linen

Philip Kelvin LaVerne Rare Unique Coffee Table 1960s Signed
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Rare and unique large coffee table with the "Marriage Whirl" motif in patinated bronze and pewter
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Copper, Enamel, Pewter

Karl Springer Black Leather Freeform Coffee Table, Signed/Dated
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic pair of free-form coffee tables embossed in black leather. These really are one of Karl
Category

20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Leather

Biomorphic Coffee Table Att Robsjohn Gibbings Signed John Stuart
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Mid century modern biomorphic cherry wood coffee table attributed to T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings
Category

Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cherry

Rare and Signed Richard Tannen Studio Craft Coffee Table
By Richard Tannen
Located in Berlin, DE
Very good condition R. Tannen coffee table with outstanding wood details. Richard Tannen was a
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Artist Signed 73" Cast Aluminum Abstract Relief Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Custom aluminum studio coffee table that measures over six feet in length. Top composed of 27
Category

Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

French Mid-Century Coffee Table Signed by Roger Capron
By Roger Capron
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning French Mid-Century Modern coffee table by Roger Capron (1922-2006). Eggshell-colored
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Mid-Century Modern Signed Samson Berman Cocktail Coffee Table
By Samson Berman
Located in West Hartford, CT
Large, rare Samson Berman enameled cocktail table with removable butler's tray.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Enamel

Brass and Steel Signed Maison Jansen Butler s Coffee Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Maison Jansen butler's table with an ebonized wood top on a chrome base with brass accents.
Category

20th Century French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Signed Francesco Della Femina Spider Tile Cocktail Coffee Table
By Francesco Della Femina
Located in West Hartford, CT
Part of the Spider collection, due to the shape of its feet, this table by Neapolitan designer
Category

Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Signed Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Greco/Romanesque Coffee Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in North Miami, FL
This modernist cocktail table by the true New York Artisans, Philip and Kelvin, evokes imagery of
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20th Century American Classical Roman Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze, Pewter

Beautiful Signed Bronze Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Coffee Table
Located in North Miami, FL
This modernist cocktail table by the true New York Artisans; Philip And Kelvin LaVerne, evokes
Category

20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze, Pewter

Large Signed French Isabelle Faure Cobra Coffee Table, 1970s
By Isabelle Masson-Faure, Maison Honoré
Located in Paris, IDF
style. It was created (and signed) by Isabelle Faure for Parisian design firm Maison Honore and features
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Signed Roger Capron Oval Coffee Table With Garrigue Tiles
Located in Stratford, CT
Featuring smooth white tiles framing natural textured Garrigue tiles
Category

20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Low French Etched Brass Coffee Table Signed A. Vieneuil.
Located in Chicago, IL
Champleve Etched brass over wood plateau on a chocolate brown laminate brass banded base.
Category

Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Signed Silas Seandel Brutalist Bronze Coffee Table, USA, 1970s
By Silas Seandel
Located in New York, NY
A excellent example of Seandel's studio work., an almost surreal interpretation of nature.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Signed Patinated Bronze Oblong Coffee Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
A Philip and Kelvin LaVerne signed patinated bronze oblong coffee table.
Category

20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

1950s French Ceramic Topped Coffee Table Signed C. De Savigny
By C. de Savigny
Located in Antwerp, BE
A 1950s French ceramic topped coffee table signed C. De Savigny.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Lucite Coffee Cocktail Table Base Signed Muniz Circular Hollywood Regency
By Muniz
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely Lucite coffee cocktail table base signed Muniz, 2000. Glass top not included.
Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Lucite

Philip Kelvin LaVerne Unique Abstract Design Coffee Table 1966 Signed
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-kind coffee table, abstract design in patinated pewter and bronze with with hand-applied
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Pewter

Signed Multi Layered Brutal Style Coffee Table by Silas Seandel
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional coffee table by Silas Seandel, composed of 3 layers of acid patinated, geometric torch
Category

Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Karl Springer Coffee Table in Tessellated Pen Shell 1980s (Signed)
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Fine “Parsons Style Coffee Table” in tessellated and lacquered pen shell by Karl Springer, American
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Shell, Wood, Lacquer

Philip Kelvin LaVerne Rare Large "Fantasia Coffee Table" 1960s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Rare and stunning large "Fantasia Coffee Table" in patinated bronze and pewter in a repeating
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze, Pewter

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare "Fantasia Coffee Table" 1960s Signed
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Rare and stunning "Fantasia Coffee Table" in patinated bronze and pewter in a repeating abstract
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Pewter

Karl Springer "Bristol Coffee Table" with Shagreen Top 1989 Signed
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Rare "Bristol Coffee Table" in white leather with inset shagreen on top with bone inlays by Karl
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bone, Leather, Shagreen, Wood

Vintage Postmodern Signed Karl Springer Two Tiered Grasscloth Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Incredible vintage Postmodern two tiered coffee table. Made by the iconic Karl Springer and signed
Category

Late 20th Century North American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Philip Kelvin LaVerne Unique Pierced Bronze Coffee Table 1960s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-kind coffee table with Chinese figures, animals and floral motif in hand-pierced
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Pewter, Gold Leaf

Lucite Faux Bamboo Signed Coffee Cocktail Table Les Prismatiques Vintage
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Amazing signed Les Prismatiques vintage, rare, Lucite faux bamboo coffee cocktail table with glass
Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Lucite

Philip Kelvin LaVerne Rare "Kuan Su" Coffee Table 1960s Signed
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Rare and elegant "Kuan Su" coffee table in patinated bronze and pewter with hand-applied polychrome
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Pewter

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Signed Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic signed coffee table available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and glass, every signed coffee table was constructed with great care. Find 551 options for an antique or vintage signed coffee table now, or shop our selection of 64 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect signed coffee table — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A signed coffee table made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one signed coffee table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, Karl Springer and Paul Evans produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Signed Coffee Table?

Prices for a signed coffee table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $40 and can go as high as $125,000, while the average can fetch as much as $5,580.

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 Signed Coffee Table
  • 1stDibs 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 8, 2024
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    No 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.

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  • 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.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Typically, 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, 2022
    While 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, 2024
    The 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, 2024
    Yes, 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.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The 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, 2024
    The 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 ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    Tray 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, 2023
    To 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, 2022
    Styling 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, 2024
    Coffee 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, 2024
    There 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    How 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, 2022
    To 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, 2023
    To 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.