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Hari 146 Square Coffee Table in European Blackened Oak by Mokko Amsterdam
Located in Geneve, CH
Hari 146 Square Coffee Table in European Blackened Oak by Mokko Amsterdam
Dimensions: D 86 x W 146
Category
2010s Dutch Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Square oak coffee table by Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck, Denmark 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in ECHT, NL
Original square coffee table. Designed by Hans J Wegner for Andreas Tuck Denmark. Made from solid
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Postmodern Cream Lacquer Laminate Square Top Coffee Table With Gold Accents
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your living area with the Postmodern Cream Lacquer Laminate Square Top Coffee Table
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
$359 Sale Price
48% Off
Square Wood and Glass Coffee Table, Floating Liana Coffee Table
By MORADA Haute Furniture Boutique LLC
Located in Miami, FL
Floating Liana is a coffee table with twisted Liana wood floating in an extra clear lake of resin and resting on a glass base. The straight shape of the top and base make nature the ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Resin, Wood
Vivai del Sud Square Coffee Table in Woven Bamboo with Mirror, Italy, 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning square side or coffee table made of woven bamboo and rattan, completed with a mirrored top
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Mirror
Scalae 120 Square Coffee Table in Dark European Oak by Mokko Amsterdam
Located in Geneve, CH
Scalae 120 Square Coffee Table in Dark European Oak by Mokko Amsterdam
Dimensions: D 120 x W 120 x
Category
2010s Dutch Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Louise Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables Square Drink Table Smooth Brass
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Square Drink Table are made to order and are available in twelve metal clad finishes, ensuring that you
Category
2010s American Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables Square Drink Table Smooth Brass
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Square Drink Table are made to order and are available in twelve metal clad finishes, ensuring that you
Category
2010s American Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
1020 Post Modern Square Coffee Table in Solid Oak by No Age Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
1020 Post Modern Square Coffee Table in Solid Oak by No Age Studio
Dimensions: D 160 x W 160 x H
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Dunbar Zebra Wood Square Side Lamp Occasional Coffee Table Stand Mint!
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Dunbar Zebra wood square side lamp occasional coffee table stand mint!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Zebra Wood
Italian post-modern squared burnished steel coffee table or pedestal, 2000s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian post-modern squared coffee table or pedestal in burnished steel, 2000s
Burnished steel
Category
Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Italian post-modern squared corten steel coffee table or pedestal, 2000s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian post-modern squared coffee table or pedestal in Corten steel, 2000s
Corten steel coffee
Category
Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Smoked Glass Square Coffee Table MINT!
By Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak smoked glass square coffee table MINT!.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Smoked Glass, Teak
19th Century French Oakwood Versailles Table - Antique Square Iron Coffee Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A late 19th Century, antique French Versaille coffee or sofa table made of hand crafted Oakwood, in good condition. The detailed parquetry wooden top is resting on four sculptural wr...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Danish Modern Rosewood Two Doors Compartment 32" Square End Side Table MINT!
By Lafer
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Modern Rosewood Two Doors Compartment 32" Square End Side Table MINT!
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Square Bamboo Rattan Mid Century Modern Parsons Style Coffee Center Table MINT
By McGuire, Ficks Reed
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Square Bamboo Rattan Mid Century Modern Parsons Style Coffee Center Table MINT
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo
Peter Draenert "Klassik" Model 1022 Glass Coffee Table with Square Chrome Base
By Peter Draenert
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Mid-Century 'Klassik' Model 1022 coffee table. Thick glass top and square chrome base
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Paul Frankl American Mid-Century Square Cork Top Cocktail / Coffee Table
By Paul Frankl
Located in Queens, NY
American mid-century square cocktail / coffee table with a cork top and cork veneer, resting on
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cork
Louise Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Square Drink Table Fine Hammered Copper
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Square Drink Table are made to order and are available in twelve metal clad finishes, ensuring that you
Category
2010s American Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Art Deco Coffee
Cocktail Square Drink Table Mid. Hammered White Bronze
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Square Drink Table are made to order and are available in twelve metal clad finishes, ensuring that you
Category
2010s American Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Square Drink Table Fine Hammered Brass
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Square Drink Table are made to order and are available in twelve metal clad finishes, ensuring that you
Category
2010s American Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Square Drink Table Mid. Hammered Brass
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Square Drink Table are made to order and are available in twelve metal clad finishes, ensuring that you
Category
2010s American Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Art Deco Coffee
Cocktail Square Drink Table Fine Hammered White Bronze
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Square Drink Table are made to order and are available in twelve metal clad finishes, ensuring that you
Category
2010s American Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Restored 5-Strand Rattan Coffee Table with Square Glass Top
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rattan coffee table with a square form glass top with five-strand pole rattan legs. Professionally
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Square Rolled Edges Coffee Table MINT!
By Dux of Sweden, Durland
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern teak square rolled edges coffee table MINT!.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid-century modern Black marble square coffee table Gae Aulenti style - 1970s
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Mid-century modern Black marble square coffee table - 1970s
Gae Aulenti style Marble coffee table
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Square Travertine Mid Italian Century Modern Live Edge Coffee Center Table
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Rockaway, NJ
40" Square Travertine mid Italian century modern live edge coffee center table.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Marble
Vintage Mid Century Modern Stacked Lucite Chrome Frame Square Coffee Table Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Stacked Lucite Chrome Frame Square Coffee Table Base (NO GLASS, Base
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Square Coffee Table By Piet Hein
Bruno Mathsson For Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Piet Hein, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Karis, Nyland
Bruno Mathsson and Piet Hein for Fritz Hansen coffee table, laminated wood, chrome-plated steel, aluminum, Denmark, production 1990.
Category
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
$1,915 Sale Price
30% Off
Floris Fiedeldij Square White
Gray Mosaic Tile Table for Artimeta, Black Legs
By Artimeta, Floris H. Fiedeldij
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous square black enameled metal coffee table with inset glass mosaic tile by Floris Fiedeldij
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Square Black Marble Single Pedestal Side End Table Night Stand Pedestal
By Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Square black marble single pedestal side end table night stand pedestal.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Marble
Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture New World Square Cocktail / Coffee Table
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Queens, NY
American mid-century 'New World' square coffee table with an ebonized wood frame, a walnut top, and
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Ebony, Walnut
Roberto Monsani Square Grid Coffee Table in Black and Steel, Italy, 1970s
By Roberto Monsani
Located in Almelo, NL
Roberto Monsani Square Grid Coffee Table in Black and Steel, Italy, 1970s
This striking square
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Restored Rattan
Curly Mahogany Square Coffee Table w/ Stacked Rattan Legs
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored rattan & curly mahogany square coffee table with vertically stacked rattan legs. The table
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan, Mahogany
$1,800 Sale Price
25% Off
Mid Century Modern Vintage Square Occasional Table in Wood with Glass Top
By Cassina
Located in Milano, IT
timeless square coffee/cocktail table in wood with a glass top. Made in Italy during the 1950s, it shows a
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
$1,457 Sale Price
30% Off
Square Coffee Table with White Oak Top and Graphite Base - Plato Collection
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
. *Please check availability prior to purchase*.
Featuring a 39-inch square top meticulously crafted from
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
$744 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Black Faux Shagreen Square Coffee / Cocktail Table (manner of Karl Springer)
By Karl Springer
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century black faux shagreen wrapped coffee table with a square profile and rounded
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Shagreen
Wonderful Square Gilt-Bronze Mounted Glass Coffee Cocktail Table P.E. Guerin
By P. E. Guerin
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Square Gilt-Bronze Mounted With Thick Glass Coffee / Cocktail Table In The Manner Of
Category
20th Century Belle Époque Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Heavy Polished Brass x Base Thick Glass Square Coffee Table Nice!
By Paul Evans
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Heavy polished brass x base 3/4" thick glass square coffee table nice!
Paul Evans attributed decor
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Walnut Coffee Table Square Unmarked 1950
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Forest Grove, PA
This Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin coffee table is in very good condition. Professionally restored, the color, depth and clarity of the walnut top exceeds the original factory fini...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Contemporary ‘Square’ Table Yellow Crystal and Oak Wood Handmade by Ghirò Studio
By Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
The ‘Square’ table is innovative and contemporary.
The support structure is made with oak wood with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Glass
Contemporary ‘Square’ Table Blue Crystal and Oak Wood Handmade by Ghirò Studio
By Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
The ‘Square’ table is innovative and contemporary.
The support structure is made with oak wood
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Glass
Four Square Cocktail Table Lacqueredtop Walnut Custom Made to Order Wood Coffee
Located in Ridgewood, NY
beautiful four square cocktail Tables can be arranged as one whole unit or separated for their singular use.
Category
2010s American Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Charles Hollis Jones Lucite Chrome Square Glass Top Coffee Center Table
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Charles Hollis Jones Lucite chrome square glass top coffee center table.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Edward Wormley Square Coffee or Cocktail Parsons Table for Dunbar Model #4475
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950s, midcentury modern American square-top coffee or cocktail table designed by Edward
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Square Marble Base Coffee Table with Glass Top attributed to Carlo Scarpa
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in London, GB
Minimalist Italian marble coffee table attributed to Carlo Scarpa 1960-70's. The solid base is build of staggered vertical sheets of Italian marble in forest colors os taupe with lig...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Italian Square Coffee Table, Tito Agnoli, 1960s
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Roma, IT
table was designed in Italy during the 1960s and is attributed to Tito Agnoli.
This square coffee
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Square Concave Sides Tapered Triangle Aluminum Legs Coffee Table Scratch Coat
By Philippe Starck
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Square concave sides tapered triangle aluminum legs coffee table scratch coat patern top.
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Square Italian Coffee Table, cocktail table, Faux Burl Finish, 70s.
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Italian coffee tables from this period. At 4 foot square it has the right scale for a large to medium size
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Formica
De Sede Table DS 47 Square Coffee Table Leather, Bronze Mirror, Circa 1970
By De Sede
Located in Vienna, AT
De Sede leather table with bronzed mirror top, Switzerland 1970
Beautiful table, well sized with 31“ and fully wrapped in the trademark thick bull leather of the Ds-47 series. In ca...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather, Mirror
Modern Blue and Green Outdoor Square Center Coffee Table with Floral Design
By João Faria, EMOTIONAL OBJECTS
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
Inspired by our collection "Fifties", the outdoor square centre coffee table "Let's Go Outside" is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Steel, Cut Steel
Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Walnut Square Fin Base Glass Top Coffee Table
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Walnut Square Fin Base Glass Top Coffee
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Luigi Sormani Square Modular Coffee Table in Wood, Italy, 1960s
By Luigi Sormani
Located in Rome, IT
This modular coffee table produced by Luigi Sormani in the 1960s is divided into four compartments; one empty, another a removable tray, the last a glass lid. The sides are divided h...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Gloss Black Square Woodard Coffee Table with Two Smaller Nesting Tables
By Russell Woodard
Located in Ferndale, MI
Restored in gloss black powder coat large square Woodard cocktail table. Two smaller tables fit
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel, Iron, Wrought Iron
Mid Century Modern Large Oversize Square Chrome Stainless Steel Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern large chrome polished stainless steel glass top square coffee table. Measure: 54".
Category
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
S.C.T.
Square, Circle, Triangle
Aluminum Table by Jonathan Nesci
Triangle
By Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
book Square, Circle, Triangle, the S.C.T Series are new works by designer Jonathan Nesci that provide
Category
2010s American Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Zinkino Small Square Zinc-Coated Coffee Table Designed by Aldo Cibic
By Aldo Cibic
Located in Como, IT
Zinkino is a small square coffee table, entirely coated in zinc that makes it very sleek, designed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Zinc
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Square Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of square coffee tables is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct square coffee tables — often made from metal, wood and glass — can elevate any home. We have 7814 antique and vintage square coffee tables in-stock, while there are 1470 modern editions to choose from as well. Square coffee tables have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of square coffee tables to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, modern and Scandinavian Modern square coffee tables are of considerable interest. Not every interior allows for large square coffee tables, so small square coffee tables measuring 4.3 inches across are available at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made square coffee tables over the years, but those made by Milo Baughman, Knoll and Willy Rizzo are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Square Coffee Tables?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,800, while they’re typically $20 on the low end and $140,000 highest priced.
Finding the Right Coffee And 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 Square Coffee Tables
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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. - 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.
The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.
Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa, and its depth will match the seating. These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables, but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.
Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between a center table and a coffee table is usually size. Center tables tend to be larger-sized accent tables placed in the center of seating areas. On the other hand, coffee tables are smaller tables usually positioned in front of sofas and loveseats. On 1stDibs, find a variety of center tables and coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a coffee table and a console table is in the design. A coffee table is a low table that comes in many shapes, such as surfaces that are rectangles, squares, ovals or circles. Console tables are taller and usually have elongated shapes, such as ovals, rectangles or semicircles. Placement is another differentiator between the two types of tables. Coffee tables usually go in front of sofas and loveseats, while console tables may be placed behind a sofa or loveseat or along a wall. Find a large collection of coffee tables and console tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024There isn't really a standard size of a coffee table. Manufacturers produce coffee tables in a range of sizes and shapes. However, many rectangular tables are around 45 to 48 inches in length by 25 to 28 inches in width. Heights typically range from 16 to 18 inches. Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- What is a tray top coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021Tray top coffee tables are coffee tables with long, flat rectangular surfaces that are supported by an x-frame base. Low tables that were initially used as tea or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. After coffee drinking and “coffee breaks” became popular, it didn’t take long for coffee and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary tray top coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Coffee tables became popular in the 1920s and ’30s. Pieces from this time period often show off the characteristics of Art Deco design, such as metal accents, mirrored finishes and the use of exotic woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Coffee tables first came into use during the Victorian era, largely in response to the rise of coffee houses in London. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To style an oval coffee table, create balance with opposites. Choose a sofa and accent chairs with a boxier shape for a striking contrast. Place a rectangular tray in the center and use it to display decorative accents or to store remotes and coasters. Another approach to decorating an oval table is to use decorative accents at different heights. Think of a tall vase placed next to a low bowl and a small sculpture positioned on top of two stacked coffee table books. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oval coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Styling a Noguchi coffee table really depends on the space you’re placing it in. The possibilities are far-reaching, so consider the colors and coordination of the other furniture and fixtures around the table. Noguchi tables look beautiful on their own or styled with flowers, books or pottery. Shop a selection of Isamu Noguchi pieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.
- 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 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.
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