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Italian Postmodern Smaller Scale Marble and Glass Square Cocktail Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This cocktail table is so architectural and modern, made in Italy, circa 1990s. It’s constructed of thick slabs of marble and clear glass. Very clean and ready for immediate use.
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Attica Square Coffee Table in Leather by Stephane Parmentier x Giobagnara
By Giobagnara
Located in New York, NY
For nearly twenty years, the Giobagnara brand has combined traditional know-how and leading-edge technology to produce elegance of the highest standard. With luxurious creations avai...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Leather
Attica Square Coffee Table in Parchment by Stephane Parmentier x Giobagnara
By Giobagnara
Located in New York, NY
For nearly twenty years, the Giobagnara brand has combined traditional know-how and leading-edge technology to produce elegance of the highest standard. With luxurious creations avai...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Parchment Paper
"Nizza" Copper Varnished Perforated Steel Top Square Table by Moroso, Diesel
By Moroso, Diesel Creative Team 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Nizza" is a square table, designed by Diesel Creative Team and manufactured by Moroso, featuring a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Materials
Metal, Steel
"Nizza" Copper Varnished Perforated Steel Top Square Table by Moroso, Diesel
By Moroso, Diesel Creative Team 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Nizza" is a square table, designed by Diesel Creative Team and manufactured by Moroso, featuring a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Materials
Metal, Steel
Mid Century Paul Evans Cityscape Brass, Chrome and Glass Square Cocktail Table
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning Cityscape design coffee table by Paul Evans for Directional. It features a chrome & brass patchwork design base with a heavy glass top. In very good vintage condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome, Brass
Tessellated Stone Veneer Brass Inlay Square Occasional Coffee Side Table
By Maitland Smith
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern occasional side table veneered in tessellated stone.
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
Brutalist Square Slate Stone Red Agate Coffee Table by Paul Kingma
By Paul Kingma
Located in DE MEERN, NL
brutalist design. The square shape invites socializing and relaxation, while the rough texture of the slate
Category
1990s Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Agate, Multi-gemstone, Concrete, Slate, Metal, Brass
Organic Modern Ming Style Grasscloth Wrapped Square Coffee Table Att. To Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a white lacquered grasscloth wrapped coffee table with Ming styling attributed to Baker Furniture. It dates to the later part of the 20th century and is in very good condition.
Category
Late 20th Century American Ming Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Grasscloth, Wood
Italian Design Midcentury Wood and Iron Square Coffee Italian Table, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury wood and iron square coffee square. This marvelous item was designed in Italy
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Iron
Square Travertine Legs Brass X Shape Base Glass Top Coffee Table
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern heavy grade materials square travertine legs glass top coffee table.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Base Square Thick Glass Top Coffee Table
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern chrome base square glass top coffee table with thick 3/4" glass.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Maison Jansen Style Triple X-Frame Modern Chrome
Glass Square Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Maison Jansen Style Triple X-Frame Mid Century Modern Chrome & Glass Square Coffee Table
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Modern contemporary square side table, stainless steel
black ash wood, Belgium
By barh.design
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
square side table with black coated stainless steel base and black stained ash wood top.
Barh is a high
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Minimalist Side Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Square Slate Stone Agate Coffee Table by Sculptor Paul Kingma, Netherlands 1990
By Paul Kingma
Located in DE MEERN, NL
, this coffee table is the epitome of brutalist design. The square shape invites socializing and
Category
1990s Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Agate, Multi-gemstone, Slate, Metal, Brass
Square Coffee Table in Lacquered Aluminum by Pierre Vandel, France, 1970s
By Pierre Vandel
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Square coffee / side table in white lacquered aluminium enhanced with brass fillets, and with glass
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
$951 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Midcentury Vintage Square Bicolor Brass and Chrome Coffee Table, 1970s
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Karl Springer
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Large bicolor or bicolour square centre coffee table with a smoked glass table top "floating" on a
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Gilt Metal Faux Bamboo Thick Glass Top Square Coffee Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice Mid-Century Modern thick glass top gilt base coffee table.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Italian modern wooden coffee table with geometric lines and squared legs, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern wooden coffee table with geometric lines and squared legs, 1970s
Rectangular coffee
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Square Rounded Corners Wood Finials X-Stretcher Base Chrome Coffee Table
By Design Institute America, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern chrome base glass top square coffee table.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Square Travertine Stone Coffee Table Marble Postmodern MCM Retro Minimal
By Milo Baughman, Mario Bellini, Pace Collection, Angelo Mangiarotti, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage 70s Travertine Coffee Table.
The table has a smooth rounded edge and is solid travertine.
It's in 2 pieces. The tabletop rests on the base. The holes are filled.
Color: N...
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Vintage Regency Maison Jansen Style Brass Chrome and Glass Square Coffee Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning and elegant looking Hollywood Regency Maison Jansen style Brass Chrome and Glass square
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Tessellated Stone and Brass Square Occasional Table by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Hanover, MA
Versatile occasional table by Maitland Smith in tessellated fossil stone and brass inlay over wood structure. Tapered 3-D geometric pyramidal legs. Engraved brass label on underside....
Category
Vintage 1980s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Brass
Fantastic Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Square Coffee Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic Paul McCobb for Planner Group mid century square coffee table. This piece is in very nice
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Maple
$1,920 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage MCM Rosewood Square Frame
Smoked Glass Top Coffee or End Table
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Mid-20th Century Mid Century Modern coffee or end table with Rosewood square frame
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Smoked Glass, Rosewood
Postmodern Square Black Leather Coffee Table with Mirrored Top, 1970s
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s.
It features a frame covered in leather and a mirrored top.
It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of. use, but it can be considered as i...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather, Mirror
Brutalist Square Coffee Table in Warm Wood Veneer, Podio by NONO
By NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Brutalist square coffee table in red oak wood Veneer, Podio by NONO
The NONO design team presents
Category
2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plywood
$4,850 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Large 42" Square Single Pedestal Base Italian Mid Century Travertine Table MINT!
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large 42" Square Single Pedestal Base Italian Mid Century Travertine Table MINT!
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Italian Side Table in Engraved Animal Print Metal with Square Granite Top
Located in Miami, FL
in square format. The granite shows a vivid surface. A brass pedestal ends in a engraved bronze
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville MCM Walnut Square Coffee Table
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville mid century walnut square coffee table
The table
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Black
Gold Square Coffee Table, Drexel Et Cetera
By Drexel
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Large square Hollywood Regency style burl wood and glass coffee table by Drexel Furniture. This
Category
Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
$720 Sale Price
20% Off
Bauhaus Polished Stainless Steel Chrome 36" Square Glass Top Coffee Table MINT!
By Harry Bertoia, Nicos Zographos, Knoll, John Mascheroni, Le Corbusier
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Bauhaus Polished Stainless Steel Chrome 36" Square Glass Top Coffee Table MINT!
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Golden Metal Table Coffee Minimal Rationalist Form Square Top Glass Burchiellaro
By Atelier Burchiellaro
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Golden metal table coffee minimal rationalist form square top glass Burchiellaro,
metal with
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Gold Plate, Iron
$1,249 Sale Price
30% Off
Square French Style Iron Base Table with Wood Top, Garden Table
Located in Miami, FL
Square French style iron base table with wood top. Garden table or bistro table
Ideal for
Category
2010s Spanish French Provincial Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Square Solid Teak Chinese 19th Century Occasional Coffee Lamp Side Table Patina
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Square Solid Teak Chinese 19th Century Occasional Coffee Lamp Side Table Patina.
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Vintage Industrial Case Low Square Turquoise Coffee Table with Chrome Latches
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage industrial case low square turquoise coffee table with aluminum edges and chrome
Category
Late 20th Century Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Midcentury Squared Coffee Table Brass and Bronzed Smoked Glass Mirror, 1970s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing small mid-century brass and smoked bronzed glass square coffee table in with mirrored frame
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Square Rattan Coffee Table with Silver Leaf Top and Spindle Design, Vintage
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage square-shaped rattan coffee table from the mid-20th century, with silver leaf top and
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Silver Leaf
Low Square Coffee Table with Brown Lacquer, Horse Hoof Legs, Humpback Stretcher
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese low square coffee table from the mid 20th century with brown lacquer, horse hoof
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Square Mid-Century Modern Italian Glass Top Chromed Steel Cocktail Table
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Square Mid-Century Modern Italian glass top chromed steel cocktail table
Glass top measures 30 x 36
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$880 Sale Price
44% Off
Large Square Mid Century Modern Coffee Table on Chrome Corner Legs
By Knoll, Pace Collection
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice square coffee table with thick glass top and chrome legs. Measures: 41 x 41.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Large Square French Midcentury Double Tier Lucite
Brass Coffee Table by Vandel
By Pierre Vandel
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant, Large, Square, French Mid-Century Modern, double level cocktail table in Lucite and
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
ISA, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Square Coffee Table, Wood, Bamboo, Cane, 1980s
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Manhasset, NY
ISA, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Square Coffee Table, Wood, Bamboo, Cane, 1980s
Modernist bamboo
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Glass
Organic Modern Accent Square Center Coffee Table High-Gloss
Matt Black Lacquer
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
Inspired by the Sacred Ceiba trees in Havana, Joao Faria created the stunning Roots Coffee Table for contemporary homes. It is handcrafted using carefully selected wood veneers, and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
$2,665 Sale Price
60% Off
Modern Minimalist Square Center Coffee Table High-Gloss and Matt Black Lacquer
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The "Gift Wrap 2nd Movement Coffee Table" listed here is made in matte black lacquered wood and high-gloss black lacquered steel.
We can also produce this in customised options:
T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cut Steel, Steel, Metal, Stainless Steel
$4,664 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Organic Modern Accent Square Center Coffee Table Walnut Wood and White Lacquer
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
Inspired by the Sacred Ceiba trees in Havana, Joao Faria created the stunning Roots Coffee Table for contemporary homes. It is handcrafted using carefully selected wood veneers, and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Organic Modern Accent Square Center Coffee Table High-Gloss
Matt Black Lacquer
By João Faria, EMOTIONAL OBJECTS
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
Inspired by the Sacred Ceiba trees in Havana, Joao Faria created the stunning Roots Coffee Table for contemporary homes. It is handcrafted using carefully selected wood veneers, and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Modern Pink and Grey Outdoor Square Center Coffee Table with Floral Design
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
Inspired by our collection "Fifties", the outdoor rectangular centre coffee table "Let's Go Outside" is part of our first outdoor line. Besides this listed piece, it also has sofas a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Steel, Cut Steel
Modern Minimalist Square Center Coffee Table High-Gloss and Matt Black Lacquer
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The Gift Wrap 1st Movement Center Coffee Table listed here is crafted of matt black lacquered wood and high-gloss black lacquered steel.
We can also produce this in customised opti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cut Steel, Steel, Metal, Stainless Steel
$4,188 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Organic Modern Accent Square Center Coffee Table Tineo Wood and White Lacquer
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
Inspired by the Sacred Ceiba trees in Havana, Joao Faria created the stunning Roots Coffee Table for contemporary homes. It is handcrafted using carefully selected wood veneers, and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Modern Minimalist Square Center Coffee Table in Walnut Wood and Brushed Brass
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
Simple but sophisticated is the best way to describe the VOID Collection. Furniture with a void, reinforced by the existence of an exoskeleton, captures our attention to this space. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Italian Square Coffee Table in Mahogany and Smoked Glass
By Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful coffee table made of solid rosewood with grey smoke glass top. Made in the style of Kazuhide Takahama, in Italy during the 1960s. The wooden table frame with its brutalist ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Smoked Glass, Rosewood
DUCAP Square Coffee Table with metal structure and grill effect wooden top
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
Also available in size D 115 x L 115 x H 29 cm
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this exquisite piece features sleek metal legs that provide a sturdy and modern foundatio...
Category
2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Solid Brass Tube Segment Pyramid Shape Base 36" Square Glass Top Coffee Table
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Solid Brass Tube Segment Pyramid Shape Base 36" Square Glass Top Coffee Table
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Elegant Brass Cocktail Table Square Tube Constructed Italian 1970s 24 x 48 x 17H
By Midcentury Italian school
Located in Camden, ME
from square brass tubing, arranged in a precise rectilinear composition that emphasizes proportion
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Square Coffee Table In Casted Brass And Glass, Italy 1960
s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Cast brass is a robust material with a coarse texture and yet its aesthetic effect can exude a degree of elegance. That is the case with this coffee table, which remains a bit enigma...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Maison Jansen Style Chrome Steel and Brass Square Coffee Table Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Maison Jansen style chrome steel and brass square coffee table base. Item features star form
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
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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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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 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 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 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
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