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Karl Springer Exceptional "Round Leg Lucite Coffee Table" 1980s
Signed
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional "Round Leg Lucite Coffee Table" with brass stretchers and inset glass top by Karl
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Poul Kjaerholm Pk65 Coffee Table White Flint Rolled Marble, Signed
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Berlin, DE
Poul Kjaerholm PK65 coffee table with white flint rolled marble top and a matte chromed steel frame
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Steel
Italian coffee table with zodiac signs painted by artist Haeti
Located in New York, NY
Whimsical, rectangular coffee table with retro painted zodiac signs. Brass finials to the legs. A
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Philip
Kelvin LaVerne Large "Chin Ying" Coffee Table 1960s
Signed
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Large and exquisite "Chin Ying" Coffee Table in patinated bronze and pewter with hand-applied
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze, Gold Leaf, Pewter
Henri Fernandez Signed Bronze Agate Stones Peacock Coffee Table 1970s
By Maison Honoré, Henri Fernandez
Located in Paris, IDF
This unique signed Henri Fernandez 1970s coffee table radiates eclectic flair. Produced for Maison
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Agate, Bronze
Charles Hollis Jones "I Beam" Coffee Table, Signed and Dated
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charles Hollis Jones "I Beam" coffee table designed in the 1970s.
The table consists of 4 legs
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lucite
Unique Signed Alain Chervet Brass Fish Sculpture Coffee Table 1977
By Alain Chervet
Located in Paris, IDF
This unique fish sculpture coffee table signed by Alain Chervet is made of solid gilded brass, and
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Monumental Laurel Fyfe Sculptural Blue Glass Handkerchief Coffee Table, Signed
By Fox Fire Glass LLC, Laurel Fyfe
Located in Buffalo, NY
A monumental and rare glass coffee table aqua blue edge with handkerchief shape base and irregular
Category
1990s American Futurist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Art Glass
Philip
Kelvin LaVerne Exquisite "Fragonard Pierced" Coffee Table 1960s, Signed
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional and rare “Fragonard Pierced” Coffee Table in patinated, engraved and pierced bronze and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Pewter, Gold Leaf
Paul Evans Sculpted Bronze Coffee Table 1969
Signed and Dated
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
Rare “Skyline” design, sculpted bronze coffee table, model PE-131 with thick glass top by Paul
Category
Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare "Medici" Coffee Table 1960s
Signed
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Rare “Medici” coffee table in patinated pewter and bronze with etched figural motifs around the top
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze, Pewter
Philip
Kelvin Laverne Rare "Eternal Forest" Coffee Table 1960s ‘Signed’
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
"Eternal Forest" coffee table in patinated bronze and pewter with hand painted polychrome enamels
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Pewter
Karl Springer "Triangular Leg Coffee Table" in Goatskin, 1980s
Signed
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully made "Triangular Leg Coffee Table" in lacquered goatskin designed by Karl Springer
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Goatskin, Wood, Lacquer
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare "Odyssey Coffee Table" 1960s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Rare and important "Odyssey Coffee Table" in patinated bronze and pewter with hand-painted enamels
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Pewter
Philip
Kelvin LaVerne Rare "Eternal Forest" Coffee Table, 1960s
Signed
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
"Eternal Forest" coffee table in patinated bronze and pewter with hand painted polychrome enamels
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Pewter
Philip
Kelvin LaVerne Large "Chin Ying" Coffee Table, 1960s
Signed
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
"Chin Ying" coffee table in patinated bronze and pewter with hand-applied polychrome enamel
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Pewter
Philip
Kelvin LaVerne Rare Coffee Table "Classical Muses" 1964
Signed
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Coffee table "Classical Muses" in etched and patinated bronze and pewter with painted enamels by
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Pewter
Philip
Kelvin LaVerne Monumental Unique "Hellenic" Coffee Table 1970s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Unique and large "Hellenic" coffee table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Pewter
Coffee Table Covered in Calf Skin by Karl Springer / SIGNED
Located in New York, NY
Asian-inspired coffee table covered in terra cotta calf skin designed by Karl Springer, American
Category
Late 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Philip
Kelvin Laverne Stunning "Tang Boucher" Coffee Table 1960s
Signed
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Superb "Tang Boucher" Coffee Table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with green patina by
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Pewter
Karl Springer "Mushroom Coffee Table" in Lacquered Goatskin 1977
Signed
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
"Mushroom Coffee Table" in lacquered goatskin by Karl Springer, American, 1977. (retains original
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Goatskin, Wood, Lacquer
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Magnificent "Odyssey" Coffee Table 1960s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Rare and important "Odyssey” Coffee Table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with vibrant
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Pewter, Gold Leaf
Philip
Kelvin LaVerne Rare "Eternal Forest" Coffee Table 1960s
Signed
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
"Eternal Forest" coffee table in patinated bronze and pewter with hand painted polychrome enamels
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Pewter
Ado Chale Signed Freeform Mosaic of Chalcedony Agate Coffee Table
By Ado Chale
Located in Brussels, BE
Beautiful Ado Chale signed freeform coffee table, circa 1980, Belgium.
Blue/grey mosaic of
Category
Vintage 1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Agate
Coffee Table Designed by Giacometti 1934 Signed Chadoff NYC 1984
By Christopher Chodoff
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Coffee table originally designed by Giacometti in 1934 and reissued in the late 1960's. The
Category
Late 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Philip
Kelvin LaVerne "Special Madame Pompadour" Coffee Table 1960s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
"Special Madame Pompadour", a coffee table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with enamel
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Pewter
"Round Leg 2-Tier Coffee Table" by Karl Springer (signed)
Located in New York, NY
“Round Leg Two-Tier Coffee Table” in gunmetal and chrome with etched circles on glass top designed
Category
Late 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Paul Evans Signed Stalagmite Bronze Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in San Diego, CA
A stunning brutalist Paul Evans PE-128 coffee table which was part of the "Sculptured Metal
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Philip
Kelvin LaVerne Superb "Tang Boucher" Coffee Table 1960s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Stunning "T’ang Boucher" coffee table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand-painted
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Pewter, Gold Leaf
Philip
Kelvin LaVerne Exceptional "Eternal Forest" Coffee Table 1960s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional and rare "Eternal Forest" coffee table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Pewter
Philip
Kelvin LaVerne Large "Chan #142" Coffee Table 1960s
Signed
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Large "Chan #142” coffee table in patinated pewter and bronze with hand-painted polychrome enamels
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Pewter
Philip
Kelvin LaVerne Rare Large Rectangular Chan Coffee Table 1960s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Large and unusual “Chan” coffee table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand-painted
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Pewter
Olive Wood Live Edge Coffee Table Signed Cauvin, France 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1960s French coffee table constructed with gorgeous lacquered olive wood. The top is composed of
Category
Vintage 1960s French Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Large Signed Resin Glass Coffee Table by Garouste
Bonetti, 1990s
By Elizabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonetti
Located in Paris, IDF
Cool deep colors, asymmetry, and a fanciful design make this 1990s coffee table a statement piece
Category
1990s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Resin
Paul Evans Rectangular Coffee Table in Sculptured Bronze 1970
Signed
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
Rectangular coffee table, model PE 132 in sculpted bronze with glass top by Paul Evans for
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Maison Charles Signed Gilt Bronze Coffee Table, circa 1960, France
By Charles Maison
Located in Brussels, BE
Rare Maison Charles bronze round coffee table, circa 1960, France.
High quality gilt bronze foliage
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
20th Century, French Rattan Coffee Table Signed by Grange, 1980s
By Grange
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice and rare 20th century, French rattan inside or outside coffee table from the 1980s made
Category
Vintage 1980s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan
Philip
Kelvin LaVerne Rare "Wave Crest" Coffee Table 1972
Signed
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Rare and important hand-welded and textured bronze abstract coffee table "Wave Crest" by Philip
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Mid-20th C Signed Swedish Blue-enamelled Top Coffee Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Mid 19th C Swedish designer-made and signed table, varying blue enamelled top with green edge set
Category
20th Century Swedish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Enamel
Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Signed Bench Coffee Cocktail Table
By Herman Miller
Located in West Hartford, CT
Iconic, signed Herman Miller midcentury wooden slat bench/cocktail table. Multi-purpose and
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Signed Herman Miller by Isamu Noguchi Glass Cocktail Coffee Table
By Herman Miller, Isamu Noguchi
Located in West Hartford, CT
Coveted and signed sculptural cocktail table by Isamu Noguchi for Herman Miller, designed in the
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood, Ash
Signed Max Kuehne Ming- Form Coffee Table USA c 1930s
By Max Kuehne
Located in Norwalk, CT
results are hauntingly lovely floral and botanical designs. This table has a classic Ming form, a large
Category
Mid-20th Century American Ming Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Gesso, Wood
Philip LaVerne Rare Unique Sweeping Sculpture Coffee Table 1966
Signed
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Rare unique wood sculpture table, superbly hand-crafted organic sweeping and curving form in wood
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Rare PK61 Coffee Table Signed EKC with Amazing Slate Top
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Munich, DE
First edition table by E. Kold Christensen in very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Slate
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Coffee Table by Curtis Jere, Signed
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Raleigh, NC
This is an outstanding and rare table from Curtis Jere. This piece consists of welded brass which
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Isamu Noguchi for Herman Miller Coffee Table in Walnut, Signed
By Herman Miller, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A classic iconic table, this Isamu Noguchi design was used as a showroom sample for a retailer in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Karl Springer "Bristol Coffee Table" in Lacquered Goatskin circa 1990
Signed
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
, American circa 1990 (signed on bottom). This coffee table is beautifully made and very elegant.
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Goatskin, Wood
Karl Springer "Heavy Parsons Style Coffee Table" in Penshell, 1980s
Signed
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Incredible "Heavy Parsons Style Coffee Table" in dark brown tessellated and lacquered penshell with
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
1960s Signed Roger Capron Low Coffee Table Tile-Top Vallauris, France
By Roger Capron
Located in Marbella, ES
1960s signed Roger Capron low coffee table tile-top Vallauris, France.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Large Brutalist Coffee Table By Paul Evans Studio Signed PE 69
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Large Brutalist Coffee Table By Paul Evans Studio Signed PE 69.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Francois Monnet Kappa Steel, Cocktail
Coffee Table Signed Domustil Italy 1970s
By Domustil, François Monnet
Located in Roma, IT
Design Francois Monnet Kappa stainless steel coffee table, signed Domustil, Italy, 1970.
Some
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Karl Springer "Free Form Coffee Table" in Tessellated Travertine 1980s (Signed)
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully crafted large "Free Form Coffee Table" in tessellated travertine with brass trim at
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Brass
Signed Bronze Two-Tier Coffee Table Jacques Quinet for Broncz, 1960s
By Jacques Quinet
Located in Paris, IDF
This coffee table signed by Jacques Quinet and stamped by Broncz, is a remarkable find. It features
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Jacques Duval-Brasseur Coffee Table with Mounted Rose Quartz 1970s
Signed
By Jacques Duval Brasseur
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional coffee table in polished brass with large rose quartz crystal set in center and glass
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Karl Springer Coffee Table in Embossed Reptile Leather 1988 (Signed
Dated)
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Large and exceptional “Ming Coffee Table” in two-tone navy blue embossed reptile leather by Karl
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood, Lacquer
Philip
Kelvin LaVerne Rare Pair of "Festival" Coffee Tables 1960s
Signed
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of “Special Festival Coffee Tables” in patinated bronze and pewter with painted enamels
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Pewter
Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Signed Brutalist Stalagmite Bronze Coffee Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An incredible Paul Evans Brutalist coffee table. Bronze/Brutalist design from the American Craft
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
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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 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. - 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, a coffee table should generally be lower than a couch. However, the top of the table should only be slightly lower than the couch to maintain a balanced look. A good rule of thumb is to choose a table no more than one inch shorter than your sofa's seat height. Explore a large collection of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 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.
- 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.
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