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Vintage Set of Coffee and Side Tables in Rattan
Located in Barcelona, ES
A Vintage wonderful set of coffee and side table in rattan. The Rattan used for these nesting
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan
Vintage Chinese Chippendale Coffee Table in Pink and Gold
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Chic and pretty vintage Chinese Chippendale styled coffee table of faux bamboo form wood base and
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Chinese Chippendale Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
1920
s Hexagonal Walnut Coffee Table
Located in Pasadena, CA
Spanish Revival coffee table with nicely carved base with turned center column.
Category
Early 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Fine
Rare California Tile Table by Taylor, Spanish Dancer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fine & rare tile top table with scene of Spanish dancer by Taylor, Monterey style. Please see our
Category
Vintage 1930s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Brass Coffee Table with Horse Head and Hoof Foot Details
Located in Chicago, IL
century
• Spain
• Measures 49" W x 25.5" D x 19.5" H.
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Pair of Oak Coffee Tables from AG Barcelona, Midcentury, circa 1960
By AG Barcelona
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Pair of oak coffee tables and legs of steam-bentwood from the AG Barcelona firm. Also available are
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Valenti Madrid Faux Elephant Tusk Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A magnificent and beautiful large 1970s Spanish iconic coffee table of exceptional quality
Category
20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
A Tusk Cocktail Table
Located in Brussels, BE
A two tusks coffee,cocktail table from the 70's with large glass top and based on a black-lackered
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$3,000
ATTILIO JORGE ART METAL TABLE
By Atilio Jorge
Located in Miami, FL
Remarkable hand worked, one of a kind Art Metal Low Table
signed "Atilio Jorge" with a beautiful
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Table with Resin Horns
By Vidal Grau
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Provence
crazy table with resin horns
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Resin
$5,340
Brass
Glass Cocktail Table
By Smith
Watson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fretted brass and glass two tier reading or cocktail table.
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
A pair of martini tables
Located in Isle sur sorgue, Provence
A pair of gilded iron martini tables with two plates (a big and a small) on each
An iron handle on
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
$1,186
Brass Cabriole Leg Cocktail Table
Located in Oakland, CA
Chic brass and chrome cocktail table. Nice use of mixed metals.
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Francisco Hurtado Regency Style Giltwood Table
Located in Pasadena, CA
Francisco Hurtado Regency Style Coffee Table. Featuring a masterfully carved giltwood base with graceful
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Giltwood
Studded Brass Waterfall Cocktail Table by Sarreid Ltd.
Located in New York, NY
A chic waterfall cocktail table with brass and steel studs by Sarried Ltd. Spanish, circa 1970.
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Low Iron Table with Cherrywood Top
Located in New York, NY
Cherrywood top by us.
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
1940s Spanish Revival Iron Coffee Table
Located in Pasadena, CA
Spanish Revival wrought iron center table with glass top, circa 1940s.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Spanish Colonial Center Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
A Contemporary Square Spanish Honey Colored Onyx Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
A Contemporary Square Spanish Honey Colored Onyx Coffee Table
on A Patinated Iron Base
Category
20th Century Spanish Tables
Materials
Onyx, Iron
Brass Sarreid Chest/Trunk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brass Chest/Trunk can also be used as a coffee table.
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Treasure Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
16th or 17th Century Spanish Iron Strong Box. Beautifully Engraved Steel Plates covering the
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
$5,500
17th Century Etched and Painted Iron Strong Box
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
This heavy, studded box with iron and metal strap work is decorated with delicate and colorful flora.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Baroque Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Spanish Revival 1920s Side Coffee Table with Etched Top
Located in Pasadena, CA
Side table with etched top and scalloped stretcher, circa 1920s.
Category
Vintage 1920s North American Tables
Spanish Colonial Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spanish colonial wood side or coffee table from late 19th century Peru. This table sits high on
Category
Late 20th Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Side Tables
Materials
Wood
A Large Resin Tusk Coffee Table
By Italo Valenti
Located in Madrid, Madrid
A large oval-shaped coffee-table with its base formed by two resine elephant tusks mounted on
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Tables
Materials
Resin, Glass
Spanish Gilded Iron Bench or Coffee-Table, 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Bench or coffee-table in gilded iron & upholstery.
Executed in Spain in the 1950s, large size
Category
Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Iron
Chrome and Rojo Alicante Marble Coffee Table by Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Rare Spanish Rojo Alicante marble coffee table by Knoll. Beautiful graining and color in this piece
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble, Chrome
Long Carved Spanish Revival Bench/Coffee Table
Located in Pasadena, CA
Beautiful carved spanish revival bench. Could as well be used as a coffee table.
Category
Early 20th Century American Benches
The Catalonian Coffee Table
By Démiurge
Located in New York, NY
The Catalonian Coffee Table, Consisting of 17th Century Chestnut in the Primitive Style. Custom
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Furniture
Materials
Chestnut
Midcentury Brass Campaign Chest or Coffee Table
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Nashville, TN
This midcentury brass campaign two-drawer chest features a simple nailhead design. The chest sits on wood club feet with all of the brass applied over a wood base. The drawers are fu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
brass covered chest/coffee table by Sarreid Ltd. circa 1970
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
Brass covered two-drawer chest/coffee table with copper nails and ball feet manufactured in Spain
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
A Sarreid Studded Brass Campaign Style Coffee Table/Chest C.1970
s.
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A 1970's Sarreid studded brass, campaign style coffee table / chest in fantastic condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Set of Iron Armchairs and Coffee Table by Oscar Tusquets and Lluis Clotet, 1970s
By Oscar Tusquets Blanca
Located in L
Escala, ES
Rare set of 2 iron armchairs and 1 iron coffee table by Oscar Tusquets and Lluis Clotet, "Catalano
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Large Spanish coffee table By Valenti
Located in Ranst, BE
Crafted in the captivating era of the 1970s in Spain, this exquisite two-tier coffee table
Category
Vintage 1980s Spanish Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Spanish Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Looking for a narrow coffee table with a European flair? This piece could fit your spot. I love the
Category
Early 20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Spanish Colonial Style Carved Wood Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Spanish Colonial Style Rectangular Low Coffee Table has been newly stained a dark walnut color
Category
Vintage 1930s Spanish Spanish Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Satin, Mahogany
Sarreid Brass Coffee Table, Spain, 1970s
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Indianapolis, IN
Square coffee table wrapped in brass.
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Sarreid Brass Coffee Table Spain, 1970s
Located in Indianapolis, IN
Heavily patinated brass top on wooden base.
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Terrazzo and Oak Coffee Table, Spain, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A vintage terrazzo topped coffee table on an oak base. Newly refinished base in satin black. The
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Terrazzo, Oak
Vintage Terrazzo Coffee Table on Oak Base, Spain, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage terrazzo topped coffee table on solid oak three-legged base. The terrazzo top is in
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Terrazzo, Oak
Iron Coffee Table in the Manner of Diego Giacometti, Spain, 1960s
By Diego Giacometti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural iron coffee table in the manner of Diego Giacometti. Wonderful condition with glass top
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
1940s Guatemalan Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handmade table from Guatemala. From the collection of Omer Claiborne (Liz Claiborne's brother) in
Category
Vintage 1940s Guatemalan Spanish Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Round Spanish Colonial Leather Top Table with Pedestal Base
Located in Antwerp, BE
traditional Spanish Colonial symbol of strength.
A versatile size to use as a coffee table or end table.
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Leather
Sheaf of Wheat Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Sexy low sheaf of wheat walnut table with an Italian marble top that sits on a walnut base. It has
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
1960s Brass and Lucite Coffee Table
Located in Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire
Good size and quality, unusual, brass and Lucite 1960s coffee table.
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
WaveWoo Coffee Table with Stone Top
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
the same elegant glamour in a uniquely styled coffee table. An expertly crafted base of 100
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
Vintage Brass Studded Greek Key Coffee Table
Located in Nashville, TN
This vintage studded brass clad coffee table features a Greek key design. The top has several dents
Category
20th Century Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Brass and Wood Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Measures: 59" W x 39" D x 19" H.
Brass and wood frame.
Original glass.
Green leather lower shelf,
20th century.
Barcelona.
Category
20th Century Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Massive Midcentury Natural Burl Wood Coffee Table
Located in L
Escala, ES
Beautiful and rare massive midcentury natural burl wood coffee table in perfect vintage condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Burl
Sarreid Studded Brass Coffee Table on Plinth Base
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Loves Park, IL
A gorgeous large-scale coffee table by Sarreid. Studded brass table sits on a walnut plinth base
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Cream-Colored Metal Coffee Table with Brass Details
Located in Chicago, IL
• Cream and gold metal frame with brass details
• Glass top
• 20th century
• Spain
• Measures
Category
20th Century Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Polished Studded Brass Square Coffee Table by Sarreid Ltd. C. 1970s
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A gleaming brass-clad square coffee table made by the Spanish manufacturer Sarreid Ltd. in the
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
1920s Hard to Find Long Tiled Coffee Table by Taylor Tile Company
Located in Pasadena, CA
Classic Spanish Revival tile table with ten tiles by the Taylor Company, circa 1930s.
Category
Vintage 1920s American Spanish Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Unusual Coffee Table Made from a 200 Year-Old Driftwood-Grey Tribulum
Located in Woodbury, CT
these coffee tables, this one in a lovely pale driftwood-grey color, and the other in a warm honey-brown
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Spanish Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Steel
Marble-Top Cocktail Table, 1950
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Southampton, NY
Round marble top coffee table, gilt iron base with rope design trim.
Category
Vintage 1950s Spanish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Iron
Midcentury Gilt Brass Martini Table
Located in London, GB
A mid-20th century gilt iron Martini table, the top with hammered edge set upon a stem with wrought
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Spanish Gilded Iron Bench or Coffee-Table, 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Bench or coffee-table in gilded iron & upholstery.
Executed in Spain in the 1950s, large size
Category
Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Iron
Børge Mogensen Set of Two Spanish Chairs and Matching Coffee Table by Fredericia
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Munster, NRW
coffee table (model 271). The chairs were designed in 1958, the table a few years later in 1961. All
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
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Spanish Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Spanish coffee table you’re looking for. A Spanish coffee table — often made from metal, wood and iron — can elevate any home. There are 434 variations of the antique or vintage Spanish coffee table you’re looking for, while we also have 131 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the Spanish coffee table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A Spanish coffee table, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Adolfo Abejon, Sarreid Ltd. and Italo Valenti each produced at least one beautiful Spanish coffee table that is worth considering.
How Much is a Spanish Coffee Table?
Prices for a Spanish coffee table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $59 and can go as high as $107,929, while the average can fetch as much as $2,965.
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 Spanish 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 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.
- 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.
- 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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