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Signed Karl Springer Bronze and Brass Cocktail Table
Located in North Miami, FL
Monumental and very impressive rhodium bronze and brass cocktail table with one inch thick
Category
20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Superb Signed Italian Murano Glass Round Cocktail Table
Located in North Miami, FL
acid etched Murano glass cocktail table irresistible..This table is signed with
an italian signature
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Philip
Kelvin LaVerne "Ming #131" Tables 1960s
Signed
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
"Ming #131" tables in patinated bronze and pewter with hand painted enamels by Philip & Kelvin
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Pewter
$15,000 / set
Glamorous Signed Acrylic Cocktail Table With Glass Top
Located in Houston, TX
ACRYLIC COCKTAIL TABLE WITH GLASS TOP, SIGNATURE ILLEGIBLE
Category
Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Acrylic, Glass
Danish Modern Architect Franz Ehrlic Cocktail Table Signed
By Franz Ehrlich
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare small cocktail table by German Architect Franz Ehrlic, great design and condition freshly
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Signed Pierre Cardin Cocktail Table SALE 40% OFF
Located in North Miami, FL
Fantastic square cocktail table made of aluminum and chrome on wood. It has a sunken square opening
Category
20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
20th Century Lacquered and Giltwood Venetian Coffee Table, 1960
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
). Top with recessed glass that shows various scratches and signs of wear. Coffee table with numerous
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Laverne Acid Etched and Patinated Bronze "Chan" Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Phillip and Kelvin Laverne acid etched and patinated bronze “Chan” Coffee table, signed.
Category
Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Vintage Mid Century Modern Noguchi Glass Top Coffee Table
By Isamu Noguchi, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Noguchi Glass Top Coffee Table
This signed Isamu Noguchi Coffee table
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Larger Scale Brazilian Rosewood Coffee Table by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Kansas City, MO
Stunning Brazilian rosewood coffee table signed Fritz Hansen, Denmark. In remarkably excellent
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Poul Kjaerholm PK-61 Steel and Glass Coffee Table
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in New York, NY
Original Poul Kjaerholm steel and glass PK-61 coffee table, signed with E. Kold Christiansen
Category
20th Century Danish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Bronze Coffee Table by Jacques Quinet for Broncz, 1960s
By Jacques Quinet, Broncz
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
Robert Thibier French Gilt Wrought Iron Coffee Table, 1960s
By Robert Thibier
Located in Paris, IDF
Grace your home with the true elegance of this coffee table signed and stamped by Robert Thibier
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron, Gold Leaf
Devon Dennet Solid Cuban Mahogony Coffee Table Dated 1947
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Solid mahogany egg shaped coffee table signed and dated by the Hudson Vally furniture maker Devon
Category
Vintage 1940s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
20th Century Venetian Coffee Table in Lacquered and Giltwood
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
house. Top upholstered in fabric with different wear signs, to be replaced. Coffee table that is part of
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Mid-20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Coffee Table in Small Ceramic Tiles by Roger Capron
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Unusual coffee table signed Roger Capron, in small ceramic tiles in a gradient of shades of gray
Category
Vintage 1950s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Bronze Round Coffee Table by Philip La Verne “Creation”
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Exceptional Philip La Verne Signed Bronze patina coffee table with detailed carved top. Adam and
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Antique 1610s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Mid 20th Century Donald Drumm Cast Aluminum Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid 20th c. cast aluminum coffee table signed Donald DrummFOR OUR COMPLETE INVENTORY PLEASE VISIT
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Early 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Etched Brass Coffee Table by Georges Mathias, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Spectacular etched brass coffee table signed by Georges Mathias (nr 1/50)
The table top is made
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Incredible Etched Bronze and Rosewood Coffee Table by Urso
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Houston, TX
Incredible rosewood and bronze coffee table signed "G. Urso 63" in the style of Philip and Kelvin
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Italian Brushed Steel Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A vintage Italian brushed-steel modernist coffee table signed ‘Willy Rizzo’, the broad geometric
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid 20th Century Carved Hardwood Dolphin Coffee Table Sculpture
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A hand-carved hardwood dolphin coffee table base signed A. Noll, the top supported on the uplifted
Category
Late 20th Century French Folk Art Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Biomorphic Bronze Coffee Table by Kelvin and Phillip Laverne
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Miami, FL
Patinated and etched bronze free-form top coffee table signed Phillip and Kelvin Laverne. Decorated
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Mid-century modern Italian Coffee Table with Enamel Top
Located in Antwerp, BE
Decorative Italian coffee table signed ACMA Italy on the bottom.
The enamel tabletop is provided
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Magnificent "Tao" Table 1960s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Superb petit "Tao" coffee/side table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with vibrant hand
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Pewter, Gold Leaf
Mies van Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Cocktail Table, signed
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Dallas, TX
Barcelona coffee table designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and produced by Knoll International
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Coc...
Materials
Steel
Large Signed Isabelle Faure Bronze Sculpture Table Amethyst, 1970s
By Isabelle Masson-Faure
Located in Paris, IDF
The creative design of this coffee table by Isabelle Faure is breathtaking. Tangled in a web of
Category
Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Amethyst, Brass
Gustave Raynaud, Coffee Table in Teak and Ceramic, 1960s
By Gustave Reynaud
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Gustave Raynaud, signed.
Oval-shaped coffee table standing on four straight legs. Tray formed by
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Vintage 1960s European Tribal Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Teak
Paul Evans Signed Patchwork Cityscape Burl Wood Cocktail Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful restored cocktail table by Paul Evans. In burl wood with chrome base. Table is signed.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Erich Bolinger, "Patchwork" Cube Table in Steel 1978 (Signed)
By Erich Bolinger
Located in New York, NY
, American 1978. Signed, "Erich Bolinger" on side. This piece makes an excellent occasional table.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Signed LRart, Belgium Etched Brass Cocktail Table with Agate
By LRart
Located in New York, NY
Signed LRart, Belgium etched brass cocktail table with agate.
Category
Vintage 1980s Belgian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Agate, Brass
Signed and Dated "Edward Garfinkle, 1971" Brutalist Cocktail Table
By Edward Garfinkle
Located in New York, NY
Signed and dated "Edward Garfinkle, 1971" Brutalist cocktail table.
Category
20th Century American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Signed Karl Springer Low Waterfall Table Covered in Python
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
distinctly Springer. Signed and dated on leather tag affixed to underside of table: "Karl Springer 1986".
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Astonishing Low Table Signed Dubé (duilio Barnabé) Fontana Arte
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Astonishing low table made of a 2 cm thick pinched and back painted glass.
Iron structure with
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
forged bronze
glass console table by Lothar Klute signed
By Lothar Klute
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
- original Lothar Klute table signed LK 94
- heavy brutalist cast glass and forged bronze
- 80s
Category
Vintage 1980s Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Original Signed Paul Evans Cityscape Metal Geometric Cocktail Table
By Paul Evans
Located in North York, ON
Original signed Paul Evans cityscape metal geometric cocktail table. Composed of polished and
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Signed Mid Century Modern Brutal Glass Metal Work Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice mid century modern brutal table. Perfect Paul Evans decor piece.
Category
20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Signed Karl Springer Side Table with Cantilevered Glass Top
By Karl Springer
Located in Stamford, CT
A gunmetal and glass cantilevered cocktail table designed by Karl Springer. Singed at foot of base.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Boomerang 1950s Coffee Table by John Keal for Brown Saltman
Located in Pasadena, CA
Mahogany boomerang coffee table signed Brown Saltman.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Signed Philip and Kelvin Laverne "Chan" Bronze Cocktail Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in North Miami, FL
cocktail table is bronze, pewter overlay on wood with enamel. The legs are patinaed
bronze. This has the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze, Pewter
Very Fine Philip and Kevin La Verne Chinoserie Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Very Fine Philip and Kevin La Verne Chinoserie Coffee Table, Signed
Category
Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze, Pewter
Lion in Frost Lucite or Acrylic and Glass Coffee Table
By Lion in Frost
Located in Kansas City, MO
Dramatic, sculptural lion in frost signed Lucite and glass coffee table. 1/2" glass top. Signed to
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
Vintage Forged Bronze Table Signed Lothar Klute, 1994 Germany
By Lothar Klute
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
are firmly anchored in bronze.
The top of the table, which is inspired by a flower blossom, literally
Category
1990s German Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne "Zodiac" Etched Bronze Rectangular Coffee Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Large signed rectangular Laverne coffee table with Zodiac motifs. Etched bronze with original
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century 1950s Eero Saarinen Knoll Coffee Table Tulip Base
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
1950s Eero Saarinen for Knoll International cherrywood on tulip base Lazy Susan coffee/side table
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Paul Kingma Mid-Century Modern Stone and Agate Coffee Table
By Paul Kingma
Located in Weesp, NL
coffee table is signed by the artist in brass. This work of art was made in 1992.
The table will be
Category
Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Agate, Slate, Brass, Steel
Large Bronze Coffee Table by 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 in this
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Romeo Rega Brass and Chrome Sliding Coffe Table, Italy 1960s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Naples, IT
Brass, chrome-plated metal and glass coffee table/window, signed Romeo Rega. The top functions as a
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Vintage Katherine Henick Chinoiserie Chinese Black Hand Painted Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Katherine Henick Chinoiserie Chinese Black Hand Painted Coffee Table, Signed by Artist
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint
Designer
s Coffee Table, Stool in Bronze and Brass, France, 2018
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful modern coffee table, or stool in patinated bronze and brass, the top part can be in wood
Category
2010s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Antique Red Painted Coffee Table with Three Drawers from China
Located in Round Top, TX
-related scratches, scuffs and signs of distress/wear, this coffee table is strong/stable and ready to be
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint
Memphis Inspired Marble-Top Coffee Table by Kevin Thomas Ferrell
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a unique Memphis-Inspired Brutalist marble-topped coffee table signed and dated by the
Category
Late 20th Century American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cement, Marble, Metal
Jacques Quinet French Bronze Side or Coffee Table Maison Malabert
By Jacques Quinet, Maison Malabert
Located in Chicago, IL
Occasional side or coffee table signed by Jacques Quinet and stamped by Broncz for Maison Malabert
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Georges Mathias Chrome Brass Mosaic Coffee Table Agate Stone 1970
Located in Paris, IDF
This is a unique round Belgian coffee table signed by Georges Mathias produced in the late 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Agate, Brass, Chrome
Nerone and Patuzzi Gruppo NP2 Coffee Table, circa 1970, Italy
By Gruppo NP2, Nerone and Patuzzi
Located in Girona, Spain
Nerone and Patuzzi Gruppo NP2 coffee table.
Signed and Numbered 79/200,
circa 1970, Italy.
Good
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Vintage Etched Brass and Agate Cocktail Table, Signed Atom
58
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Etched brass and agate cocktail table, signed Atom'58. Few minor dents are on metal surface.
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Agate, Brass
Rare Signed And Dated Paul Evans Patchwork Metal Table Base.
By Paul Evans
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Gorgeous Paul Evans Patchwork metal table base.
This rare wonderful base is an early studio piece
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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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 ExpertApril 5, 2022While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
The difference between a sofa table and a coffee table is that a sofa table is always behind the sofa and a coffee table is in front of it. Additionally, a sofa table is the same height as the sofa and a coffee table is much shorter.
- 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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