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Pair of Signed Guy de Jong Etched Bronze Coffee Tables
Located in New York, NY
A pair of signed Guy de Jong rectangular coffee tables with hand etched bronze abstract leaf design
Category

20th Century Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

a signed Marc D Haenens nickeled bronze etched coffee table.
By Marc D haenens
Located in Brussels, BE
a nickeled bronze etched coffee table with blackened base.
Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Brass 1980 s etched coffee / side table signed Lova Creation
Located in Antwerp, BE
Nicely proportioned coffee table with six steel legs and a etched brass top. The table has a nice
Category

Late 20th Century Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Coffee Table by Roger Capron with Garrigue Tiles, Vallauris Signed
By Roger Capron
Located in Budapest, HU
Coffee table from the garrigue series by the French designer Roger Capron for Vallauris in the
Category

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

Materials

Earthenware, Wood

Signed Willy Rizzo 1970s Coffee / Cocktail Table with Brass Insert
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Stockholm, Sweden
Iconic cocktail sofa table by Willy Rizzo in lacquered light ivory color. Brass ice bucket in the
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

A Signed Paul Evans Burled Walnut Low Rounded Coffee Table.
Located in New York, NY
Formed with patchwork tiles of walnut veneer, raised on a metal tiled base, signed.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Black Resin and Etched Bronze Coffee Table Signed by Roger Vanhevel
By Roger Vanhevel
Located in New York, NY
base by Roger Vanhevel, Belgium, circa 1970s. The coffee table is signed by the artist.
Category

Late 20th Century Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Coffee Table w/ Magazine Holder (signed)
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful light mahogany finish (original) with a black lacquered magazine holder. Label on underside Designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings" for Widdicomb.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

A Signed Large Willy Rizzo Coffee Table with brass bucket insert.
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Oberstown, Lusk, IE
A Signed Large Willy Rizzo Coffee Table with clear coat top over a gold / brown base colour. A very
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

20th Century Coffee Table Jean Jaffeux in Enamelled Lava Signed 1960
By Jean Jaffeux
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Jaffeux jean coffee table in enamelled lava "cockfight"1960. Signed. Exterior or interior.
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Lava, Metal

Enameled Ceramic Coffee Table "Lave" Signed by Roger Capron, France, 1964
By Roger Capron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Enameled ceramic coffee table "Lave" signed on the top by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1964
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Paula Swinnen Bronze Branch Design Coffee Table Signed and Dated 2014
By Paula Swinnen
Located in London, GB
Paula Swinnen patinated bronze branch design coffee table, signed and dated by the artist, 2014
Category

2010s Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Phillip and Kelvin Laverne Coffee Table Signed, American Circa 1950 s
Located in New York, NY
Signed Philip and Kelvin Laverne large coffee table in modern Asian style. Executed in bronze and
Category

20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Signed "Chan" Coffee Table by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, circa 1960s
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Signed Philip and Kelvin LaVerne "Chan" model No. 142 coffee table featuring a circular acid-etched
Category

Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Enamel, Pewter, Bronze

Unique and Amazing Ceramic Coffee Table circa 1950 Signed with Initials
Located in Paris, FR
Incredible coffee table unique and original in cast iron adorned with a set of ceramic tips (about
Category

Vintage 1950s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table with Copper Relief Top Signed Gilbert
Located in Dallas, TX
This vintage coffee table has a copper relief top with modernist design. Signed Gilbert, the style
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Copper

Vintage Italian Willy Rizzo Signed Chrome, Brass Coffee Table, circa 1970
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Houston, TX
and see them first! Vintage Italian Willy Rizzo signed "Flaminia" chrome, brass vintage coffee
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Chrome

SPECTACULAR SIGNED SAPORITI 59" SQUARE COFFEE
By Saporiti
Located in Miami, FL
Spectacular! Clean-line, signed, low profile Saporiti coffee table. Executed in a beautiful warm
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Brutalist Coffee Table by Paul Evans, Signed and Dated C. 1968
By Paul Evans
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Outstanding brutalist cocktail table with sculptural welded steel base and thick rectangular glass
Category

Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Steel

Signed brass Acid Etched and Agate Inset coffee table made in Belgium
By George Mathias 1
Located in Ostend, BE
Interesting acid etched brass coffe table with agate inset. Clearly inspired by George Mathias
Category

20th Century Belgian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Agate, Brass

A signed white lacquered coffee table in the style of James Mont
Located in New York, NY
An elegant rectangular signed white lacquered coffee table in the style of James Mont. Having brass
Category

20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

A signed large scale Charles Hollis Jones "Waterfall" coffee table c.1970
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A large scale Charles Hollis Jones "Waterfall" coffee table with a custom made acrylic top. Nickel
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Custom 1970s Signed Silas Seandel Cast Stone and Bronze "Terra" Coffee Table
By Silas Seandel
Located in North Miami, FL
Custom handcrafted cast stone and bronze coffee table by Silas Seandel is signed and dated 1979
Category

Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cast Stone, Bronze

Brass Coffee Table with Glass Tops Signed by Jacques Quinet, circa 1970
By Jacques Quinet
Located in Dallas, TX
Brass coffee table with glass tops signed by Jacques Quinet, circa 1970 Measures: 43 3/4” W x 22
Category

Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Ado Chale, Coffee Table in Resin with Marcassite Inclusion, circa 1970, Signed
By Ado Chale
Located in Paris, FR
Ado Chale Coffee table with free shape Resin, marcassite, lacquered metal Belgium, circa 1970
Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Multi-gemstone

French Brass and Chrome Signed Pierre Vandel Coffee Table from the 1960s
By Pierre Vandel
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage French gold and chrome coffee table from the mid-20th century with glass shelves, signed
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Chrome, Brass

1940s Maison Jansen Verre Eglomise and Gilt Wood Octagonal Coffee Table, Signed
By Maison Jansen
Located in Easton, PA
Black lacquered coffee table with gilt wood trim made by Maison Jansen in France c.1940s. Top of
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Vintage 1940s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Gold Leaf

Coffee Table by Roger Capron and Signed Patterned Ceramic Tiles, Late 1950
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table by Roger Capron made of ceramic tiles, late 1950. The tiles present different printed
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Paul Kingma Coffee Table, Signed, Slate with Brass Inlay, circa 1980s, Dutch
By Paul Kingma
Located in London, GB
Paul Kingma coffee table, slate with brass inlay, signed by the designer, circa 1980s, Dutch. This
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Slate, Brass

Lucite Coffee Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lucite Coffee Table signed and dated VJJ 1977. Matching large end table also available.
Category

20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Embossed Brass and Walnut Round Coffee Table Artist Signed, G. Urso, Italy
Located in Denver, CO
" round cocktail table or low table with walnut hexagonal base, circa 1967, the artwork is crafted by hand
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Iron and Bronze Coffee Table with Glass Top, Signed Ilana Goor, USA, 1980
By Ilana Goor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iron Coffee Table with Glass Top and bronze Bird Sculpture Details. The table still retains the
Category

Late 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron, Bronze

Primitive Coffee Table of Barn Wood with Hand-Lettered Signs from Tree Farm
Located in Madison, WI
Primitive coffee table from a tree farm display has been made from old barn wood and inset with
Category

Mid-20th Century American Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

French Signed Pierre Vandel 1970s Coffee Table with Glass Top and Lucite Frame
By Pierre Vandel
Located in Atlanta, GA
signed Pierre Vandel coffee table stopped us in our tracks when we saw it in Paris. With two layers of
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Coffee Table Aldo Tura Red Goatskin, Italy 50 s, Brass Mid-Century Signed
By Aldo Tura
Located in Vienna, AT
leather. The feet and handles are made of brass. The coffee table is a material combination of brass and
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Lauernce Byouze Coffee Table
Located in Stamford, CT
Signed Lauernce Byouze coffee table
Category

Vintage 1960s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Genaro Alvarez Coffee Table
By Genaro Alvarez
Located in Mexico City, DF
Genaro Alvarez Coffee Table. Signed by the artist
Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Coffee and Cocktail Tables

SCULPTED CRAFT COFFEE TABLE
Located in Turners Falls, MA
UNIQUE SCULPTED CRAFT COFFEE TABLE. SIGNED AND DATED BY ARTIST
Category

Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut, Glass

Bjorn Wiinblad Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning hand painted,numbered and signed black lacquered coffee table by Bjorn Wiinblad.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Baccarat Crystal Coffee Table
Located in Hudson, NY
Round glass coffee table with signed Baccarat crystal base, a spray of 5 leaves.
Category

20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Silas Seandel Coffee Table
By Silas Seandel
Located in Stamford, CT
Signed Silas Seandel sculptural coffee table. The mixed metal base is topped with glass.
Category

20th Century American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Bronze Coffee Table - Laverne
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bronze oval coffee table signed Phillip and Kelvin Laverne with acid etched mythological decoration
Category

Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Silas Seandel Coffee Table
By Silas Seandel
Located in Stamford, CT
A signed and dated hand-wrought coffee table. Brutalist Style. Mixed metal lily pads. Measures
Category

Vintage 1980s American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Karl Springer Coffee Table
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
A beautiful Karl Springer signed Chinese style coffee table in a woven leather laquered finish. It
Category

Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Pierre Vandel Coffee Table
By Pierre Vandel
Located in New Jersey City, NJ
Designed by Pierre Vandel and Signed Pierre Vandel Paris This coffee table is from the 70's Gilt
Category

Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

1960s Terrazzo Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
Impressive oak framed terrazzo and glass illuminated coffee table signed "Becker". The large
Category

Vintage 1960s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak, Terrazzo

Pierre Vandel Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
From Paris, we are happy to have spotted a signed Pierre Vandel coffee table, vintage 1960s
Category

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

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Set of two signed hexagonal Maison Regain coffee tables in solid elm France 1980
By Maison Regain
Located in MONTREUIL, FR
A rare set of two stamped hexagonal Maison Regain coffee tables in solid elm, France c. 1980
Category

Vintage 1980s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Elm

SIGNED PAUL EVANS CITYSCAPE TABLE
Located in Miami, FL
Signed Paul Evans cityscape table executed in satin and polished chrome.Perfect as a coffee table
Category

Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Vintage Louis XV Gilt Bronze Gold-Plated Leg Coffee Table by P.E. Guerin, Signed
By P. E. Guerin
Located in Miami, FL
Set of four vintage glamour and elegant Louis XV gilt bronze 18-karat gold-plated leg coffee table
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Antique Mid-18th Century American Louis XV Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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18k Gold, Brass

Mini Laverne "Boucher" Coffee Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Signed vintage Laverne coffee table with the highly desired bundles bamboo legs. The table is
Category

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

Materials

Bronze

COFFEE TABLE BY RICHARD MEIER
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
COFFEE TABLE (WHITE) SIGNED RICHARD MEIER
Category

Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Cheryl Farber Smith Coffee Table
Located in Stamford, CT
Cheryl Farber Smith Coffee Table. Signed.
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

John Mascheroni Aluminum Coffee Table
By John Mascheroni
Located in Hudson, NY
A great looking coffee table signed John Mascheroni.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Coffee table by Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
A Sculptural coffee table,signed Paul Evans, dated 1969
Category

Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Paul Evans Skyline Coffee Table
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Paul Evans Skyline coffee table. Signed "Paul Evans 71"
Category

Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Rare Laverne Bronze Coffee Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare signed circular Laverne coffee table. This hard to find example has Etruscan style motif on
Category

Vintage 1970s American 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 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.