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Karl Springer Freeform Coffee Table in Tessellated Black Marble 1980s Signed
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Unique and exceptional "Free Form Coffee Table" in tessellated black marble with brass trim at base
Category

Vintage 1980s Philippine Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Maison Desny Exceptional Coffee Table in Macassar Ebony, France 1920s (Signed)
By La Maison Desny
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully crafted coffee table in Macassar ebony with silvered bronze trim by Maurice Desnet and
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Philip Kelvin Laverne "Chan 140" Coffee Table 1960s Signed on Top
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
"Chan 140" coffee table with Chinese scene in patinated bronze and pewter with hand-applied enamel
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

1970s Postmodern Rosso Asiago Marble Travertine Coffee Table Stone Italy Signed
By Stone International
Located in Chicago, IL
1970s Postmodern Rosso Asiago Marble Travertine coffee table Stone International Italy Signed
Category

20th Century Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Travertine

Contemporary Signed Shlomi Haziza Molded Lucite Infinity Coffee Table Base 1990s
By Shlomi Haziza
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a phenomenal, molded multi-color lucite, Infinity coffee table base
Category

1990s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Lucite

Mikhail Loznikov Eclipse of Time Lucite Coffee Table, Signed and Dated
By Mikhail Loznikov
Located in Astoria, NY
A coffee and cocktail table by Mikhail Loznikov, with glass top on sculptural base, composed of
Category

Late 20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Lucite

Karl Springer "Angular Leg Coffee Table" in Embossed Leather, 1985 Signed
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
"Angular Leg Coffee Table" in two-tone gunmetal American lizard embossed leather with brass sabots
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Signed Paul Kingma Round Cement Mosaic Coffee Table with Brass Accents
By Paul Kingma
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signed Paul Kingma round cement mosaic coffee table with brass accents. Dutch artist and designer
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cement, Brass, Metallic Thread

Vladimir Kagan Coffee Table in Oak with Ceramic Tiles 1950s Signed
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
Coffee table in oak with hand-decorated ceramic tiles (by Alexandra Kasub) on top and copper legs
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Copper

Contemporary Modern Fiam Italia Signed Clear Slumped Glass Wood Coffee Table
By FIAM
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
coffee table, signed and made by Fiam Italia, circa 1990s. In very good vintage condition. The dimensions
Category

1990s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Philip Kelvin LaVerne Rare "Viola" Pierced Bronze Coffee Table 1960s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Rare "Viola" coffee table, in patinated and pierced bronze and pewter with hand-painted enamels and
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Pewter

Paul Evans Important "Sculpture Top Coffee Table" Signed and Dated 1973
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
Important and rare “Sculpture Top Coffee Table” in welded and patinated steel, color pigments, 24
Category

Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel, Gold Leaf

Angelo Mangiarotti Eros Coffee Table in Polished Black Marble 1970s (Signed)
By Skipper, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural coffee table in polished black Marquina marble with tapering cylindrical legs by Angelo
Category

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

Materials

Marble

Georges Mathias Belgian Mid-Century Coffee Table, Signed, Etched Brass, 1970s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Mid-Century Etched Brass Coffee Table by Georges Mathias, Signed, Belgium, 1970s Other artists of
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare "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 and pierced bronze and pewter
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Pewter, Gold Leaf

Roger Capron French Ceramic and Wood Coffee Table Signed R Capron
By Roger Capron
Located in Chicago, IL
Roger Capron oval French ceramic coffee table with dark stained walnut wood understructure. Four
Category

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

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Brutalist Iron and Glass Coffee Table by Silas Seandel, Signed, 1970s
By Silas Seandel
Located in View Park, CA
A rare brutalist coffee table by Silas Seandel, signed, circa early 1970s. From his "Woodland
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Vintage 1970s Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

George Nakashima, Minguren II Walnut Coffee Table, Signed and Dated 1984
By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
George Nakashima, Minguren II Coffee Table in Persian walnut and American black walnut, featuring a
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Karl Springer "Coffee Table with Sculpture Leg" in Chrome 1980s Signed
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Impressive " Coffee Table with Sculpture Leg" with legs in polished chrome and thick glass top by
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Michael Coffey Signed Pegasus Contemporary Modern Wood and Lucite Coffee Table
By Michael Coffey
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Michael Coffey "Pegasus" coffee table. A spectacular, artistic coffee table from designer Michael
Category

Late 20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Philip Kelvin LaVerne Pair of "Eternal Forest" Coffee Tables 1960s Signed
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Pair of "Eternal Forest" coffee tables in patinated bronze and pewter with hand painted polychrome
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Pewter

Rare Signed Modernist Base "Chan" Laverne Coffee Cocktail Table, circa 1960s
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
If you look around, you'll notice this table is different from other "Chan" Laverne coffee tables
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Coffee Table in Python with Ivory Inlays by Karl Springer-signed
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional waterfall coffee table covered in python with ivory inlays by Karl Springer, American
Category

Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Philip Kelvin LaVerne "Classical Coffee Table" with Greek Muses 1960s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
"Classical Coffee Table" in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter showing the muses of Dance
Category

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

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Pewter

Philip Kelvin Laverne Exceptional Rare "Chi Liang" Coffee Table 1960s Signed
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Rare "Chi Liang" sculpture coffee table, multilevel in patinated bronze and pewter with hand
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Pewter

Paul Evans Sculpted Steel Polychrome Coffee Table Signed and Dated, 1967
By Paul Evans
Located in Norwich, GB
Sculpted steel coffee table by designer and sculptor Paul Evans (1931-1987) for Directional. USA
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Snail Coffee or Side Table by Federico Armijo, 1960s Spain, Signed
By Federico Armijo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
for a large size top and use it as a coffee table. This fun statement piece by Federico Armijo
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare "Dogwood Floral" Coffee Table 1960s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful "Dogwood Floral" coffee table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand
Category

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

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Pewter

Signed Maison Jansen Eglomise Gilded Painted Louis XV Mirrored Coffee Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous Maison Jansen coffee table that has an original gold and silver eglomise top
Category

Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Important circa 1980 Original Signed Lova Creation Etched Brass Coffee Table
By Lova Creation
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
-1980 signed Lova Creation etched brass coffee table Wow…. Well what a find, where to begin…. This is
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Vintage 1980s Belgian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Lorenzo Burchiellaro Brutalist Coffee Table in Wood and Copper, Signed, 1970s
By Lorenzo Burchiellaro
Located in Milano, IT
Coffee table by Lorenzo Burchiellaro, 1970s. This beautiful table is related in mixed technique
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Vintage 1970s Italian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Copper

Paul Evans Round Stalagmite Coffee Table in Sculptured Bronze 1969 (Signed)
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
Round stalagmite coffee table in sculpted bronze by Paul Evans for Directional Furniture, American
Category

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

Materials

Bronze

Philip Kelvin LaVerne Rare Large "Eternal Forest" Coffee Table 1960s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Large and rare rectangular "Eternal Forest" coffee table in patinated and engraved bronze and
Category

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

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Pewter

1970s Paul Evans Cityscape Burled Wood Chrome Base Coffee Table, Signed
By Paul Evans
Located in Hartville, OH
Spectacular cityscape Coffee Table from Paul Evans. Signed. Typical even crazing throughout
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Philip Kelvin Laverne Chin Ying Bronze Coffee Table, circa 1965, Signed
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning example of Philip and Kelvin Laverne "Chin Ying" coffee table, produced circa 1965. The
Category

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

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Pewter

Philip LaVerne Unique Sweeping Sculpture Coffee Table in Wood 1966 (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
. The description reads, “a small series of coffee tables were created with sweeping yet graceful forms
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare "Imperial Palace Coffee Table" 1970s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Rare and exceptional "Imperial Palace Coffee Table" in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter
Category

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

Materials

Bronze, Pewter, Enamel

Poul Kjærholm PK-65 Steel and Honed Granite Coffee Table, Signed
By Kjærholm Production, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This very large sized 'PK-65' steel and honed granite coffee table by Poul Kjærholm for Kjærholm
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Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Granite, Steel

Italian Coffee Table signed made in italy also to clients name
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Italian marble table with brushed brass legs that are splayed. Signed for client.
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Juliette Berlarti, Ceramic Coffee Table, Metal Frame from Belgium 1960, Signed
By Juliette Belarti
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This table was made by Juliette Belarti manufacture, in the 1960s. This abstract composition is
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Philip LaVerne Rare Unique Sweeping Wood 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
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Ceramic Coffee Table by François Lanussé, Brown, Green, France 1950, Signed
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
the midcentury. Then he stopped ceramic activities to look after poor children in Africa. This table
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Square Coffee Table In Solid Cast Bronze Signed Chadoff Circa 1970 American
By Christopher Chodoff
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Square Coffee Table in bronze with an inset glass top supported by four legs connected by two
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Karl Springer Coffee Table in Embossed Lizard Leather 1986 Signed and Dated
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
"Heavy Parsons Style Coffee Table" in 2-tone lacquer embossed lizard leather with polished brass
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Hollywood Regency Signed Muller s of Mexico Oval Onyx and Brass Coffee Table
By Muller s Onyx, Roberto and Mito Block, Muller of Mexico
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous Hollywood Regency oval marble coffee table with brass legs, signed by Muller's Onyx
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Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Onyx, Brass

Willy Rizzo Lacquered Coffee Table with Red and Blue Elements 1970s Signed
By Willy Rizzo
Located in New York, NY
Stunning lacquered coffee table in white lacquer with graphic concentric red and blue lacquer
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Karl Springer 2-Tier Coffee Table in Platinum Lacquered Linen 1994 Signed
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
2- Tier raised edge coffee table in platinum lacquered linen on chrome castors by Karl Springer
Category

1990s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Karl Springer "Mark II" Coffee Table in Black Lizard Leather 1989 Signed
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional "Mark II Coffee Table" in black embossed lizard leather with chrome inlays by Karl
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Paul Evans Brutalist MCM Stalagmite Coffee Table Signed and Dated PE 1973
By Paul Evans
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Paul Evans brutalist stalagmite coffee table. An incredible coffee table from the world renown
Category

Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Paul Evans Brutalist MCM Stalagmite Coffee Table Signed and Dated PE 1973
By Paul Evans
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Paul Evans brutalist stalagmite coffee table. An incredible coffee table from the world renown
Category

Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Philip Kelvin La Verne "Chan 140" Coffee Table 1960s Signed on Top
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
"Chan 140" coffee table with Chinese scene in patinated bronze and pewter with hand-applied enamel
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Lion in Frost Signed Vintage Lucite and Brass Butterfly Cocktail Coffee Table
By Lion in Frost
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage signed (pictured) lion in frost Lucite and brass coffee table. Glass top not included
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Philip Kelvin LaVerne Rare The Garden at Versailles Coffee Table 1960s -Signed
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Very rare coffee table "The Garden at Versailles" in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with
Category

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

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Pewter

Late 20th Century Vintage Boho Signed Curtis Jere Lily Pad Coffee Table
By Curtis Jeré
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho Painted metal coffee table. Done by the iconic Curtis Jere and signed on
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Late 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Late 19th Century Liberty Inlaid Beech Coffee Table Signed by Emile Gallè
By Émile Gallé
Located in Milano, IT
Late 19th century liberty inlaid beech coffee table, signed by Emile Gallè. Moved and tripartite
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Antique Late 19th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Karl Springer Chic Coffee Table in Embossed Lizard Leather 1993 (Signed Dated)
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully made "Triangular Leg Coffee Table" in 2-tone brown and caramel embossed lizard leather
Category

1990s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood, Lacquer

Checkerboard Coffee Table by Milo Baughman Black and White, Signed Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare large black and white checker board coffee table designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
Category

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

Materials

Wood

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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 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 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, 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 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To 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, 2021
    A 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, 2024
    The 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, 2021
    The 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, 2024
    The 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Whether 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.