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HW Klein Teak Coffee Table "Surfboard" by Bramin Mobler, Denmark, 1960s
By Henry Walter Klein, Bramin Mobler
Located in Vienna, Vienna
A "Surfboard" superbly build two-tiered teak coffee table by Danish designer Henry Walter Klein
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak, Walnut
Surfboard Shape Cocktail Table by Philip
Kelvin Laverne
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in San Diego, CA
Surfboard shape cocktail table by Philip & Kelvin Laverne. This oblong table displays excellent
Category
Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Surfboard Shaped Cocktail Table in Macassar Ebony and Hand Worked Glass
Located in Wilton, CT
Surfboard shaped cocktail table in Macassar ebony and hand worked glass.
Available now in
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2010s American American Craftsman Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cut Glass, Macassar
Table basse “Surfboard”en teck de Kurt Østervig pour Jason Møbelfabrik
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Table basse avec un long plateau en placage de teck et des pieds en V magnifiquement sculptés.
Un
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Surf Board Coffee Table
By Mats Christeen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This made to order surfboard inspired coffee table is perfect for any beach aficionado. The top's
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Mid Century
Surfboard
Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
mid century surfboard coffee table on four legs with crossbars
Category
Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Surfboard Coffee Table, circa 1960
Located in London, GB
Rosewood, surfboard coffee table, Italy, circa 1960
Beautiful grain on the restored rosewood.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Surfboard Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Long Mid-Century surfboard coffee table with beautiful wood grain details. Tapered peg legs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Walnut Surfboard Coffee Table
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
A long Danish influenced surfboard coffee table in walnut. The surface is of solid wood board
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Eames Surfboard Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long, low surfboard coffee table by Charles Eames designed for Herman Miller. Table is over seven
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Terrazzo "SURFBOARD" coffee table by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Terrazzo "SURFBOARD" coffee table by Harvey Probber
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Terrazzo, Walnut
Terrazzo "SURFBOARD" coffee table by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Terrazzo " SURFBOARD " coffee table by Harvey Probber.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Dunbar Surfboard Coffee Table by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
An early surfboard coffee table designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Category
Vintage 1950s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Moreddi Teak Surfboard Coffee Table
By Moreddi 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Moreddi Teak Surfboard Coffee Table with splayed legs. Great scale and size! Legs have a great
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Surfboard Coffee Table attributed to Allan Gould
Located in New York, NY
Surfboard coffee table in walnut with brass legs attributed to Allan Gould, American 1950’s
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
"Surfboard" Coffee Table by Kurt Østervig
By Kurt Østervig, Jason Møbler
Located in Stockholm, SE
Amazing “Surfboard” coffee table by Kurt Østervig, with a long tabletop with sweeping teak veneer
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
"surfboard" Coffee Table By Edward Wormley For Dunbar
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
"Surfboard" coffee table by EDWARD WORMLEY for DUNBAR.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Studiocraft Surfboard Coffee Table Paul Laszlo
Located in Fraser, MI
Coffee Table. Asserted to be a form by Paul Laszlo for Glenn of California by noted auction authorities.
Category
Vintage 1960s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Surfboard Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long, low, mid-century modern, walnut, surfboard coffee table features a contrasting two-tone top
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Marble
Brass Surfboard Coffee Table, Italy, circa 1970
Located in Culver City, CA
Marble & brass surfboard coffee table, Italy circa 1970.
Italian marble top with four cast brass
Category
Vintage 1970s Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Surfboard coffee table by Donald R. Knorr for Vista
By Donald Knorr
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Mahogany surfboard coffee table by Donald R. Knorr for Vista
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Elegant Surfboard Coffee Table By Heritage In Natural Walnut
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An elegant, modernist surfboard coffee table by Heritage in walnut.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Walnut "Surfboard" Coffee Table by John Keal
By John Keal
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing walnut "Surfboard" coffee table designed by John Keal. Features beautiful grain with body
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
DUX Surfboard Coffee Table in Teak by Folke Ohlsson
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful teak surfboard coffee table designed by Folke Ohlsson for Dux. This beautiful table has a
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Modern Solid Walnut Surfboard Coffee Table McCobb Style
By Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice quality mid century modern surfboard coffee table.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
A Surfboard Coffee Table by E.Wormley for Dunbar
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic 1950's surfboard coffee table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar featuring a pie edge and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Teak Surfboard Coffee Table by Kurt Ostervig
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Puslinch, ON
Description: A rare vintage teak surfboard coffee table by Kurt Ostervig. Freshly imported from Denmark
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Vintage Walnut Surfboard Coffee Table by John Keal
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Important surfboard coffee table by John Keal for Brown & Saltman. Beautiful grain with body
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
American Midcentury Solid Walnut Surfboard Coffee Table California Design
By ACE-HI
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful grain on this solid American walnut surfboard coffee table, with rounded edge by ace of
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
American Midcentury Solid Walnut Surfboard Coffee Table California Design
By ACE-HI
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful grain on this solid American walnut surfboard coffee table, with rounded beveled edge by
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Midcentury Surfboard Coffee Table with White Accent Panels
Located in San Diego, CA
Authentic vintage walnut surfboard coffee table with white laminate accents. This piece takes its
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut, Plywood
Mid-Century Danish Modern Moreddi Walnut Surfboard Coffee Table
By Moreddi 1
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Danish Modern Moreddi Walnut Surfboard Coffee Table. Featuring an
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Danish 1950s Surfboard Coffee Table by Grete Jalk
By Poul Jeppesen, Grete Jalk
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A Danish 1950s surfboard coffee table by Grete Jalk for Poul Jeppesen.
It has beautiful sculpted
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Lane Acclaim Mid-Century Modern Walnut Surfboard Coffee Table, 1960s
By Lane Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut surfboard coffee table
Designed by Andre Bus for Lane
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ash, Walnut
Teak Surfboard Coffee Table in the Style of Grete Jalk
By Grete Jalk
Located in Puslinch, ON
(10” H Lower Shelf)
Description: A vintage teak surfboard coffee table in the style of Grete Jalk
Category
Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Bassett Artisan Surfboard Coffee Table c. 1960
s
By Bassett Furniture, Grete Jalk
Located in New York, NY
Classic Mid Century Danish Modern style surfboard coffee table by Bassett as part of the Artisan
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
1960s Grete Jalk Surfboard Coffee Table for Poul Jeppesen
By Poul Jeppesen, Grete Jalk
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional 1960s Danish design by Grete Jalk for Poul Jeppesen. A surfboard coffee table in teak
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Kurt Østervig Surfboard Coffee Table for Jason Møbler
By Kurt Østervig, Jason Møbler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculpted modern surfboard coffee table designed by Kurt Østervig or Jason Møbler in Denmark, circa
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Vintage MCM Paul McCobb-Style Birdseye Maple Surfboard Coffee Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
48” x 22” x 15”H
Super cute, petite surfboard coffee table in the style of Paul McCobb's Planner
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Birdseye Maple
Mid-Century Modern Brass Lucite Surfboard Coffee Table Hollis Jones, 1970s
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a fabulous, surfboard coffee table, with a brass and Lucite base and
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Harvy Probber Style Terrazzo and Stone Inlay Surfboard Coffee Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Harvey Probber attributed Terrazzo and Stone Inlay Surfboard Coffee Table. Octogonal Walnut Base
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Terrazzo, Walnut
Lane Acclaim Mid-Century Modern Long Surfboard Coffee Table, Newly Refinished
By Andre Bus, Lane Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern extra long surfboard coffee table
Designed by Andre Bus for
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ash, Walnut
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bassett Walnut Sculpted Edge Surfboard Coffee Table
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bassett walnut sculpted edge surfboard coffee table. Item features a
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail T...
Materials
Walnut
Vintage MCM Adrian Pearsal Teak
Glass Surfboard Coffee Table c1960
Located in Big Flats, NY
Vintage MCM Adrian Pearsal Teak & Glass Surfboard Coffee Table Unsigned C1960
Measures - 16" x 59
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
American Made Surfboard Coffee Table in Walnut and Rosewood
By Henredon, Broyhill
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A long surfboard coffee table from the Kent Coffey 'Perspecta' line has six legs made in the U.S
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut
Danish Modern Teak Surfboard Coffee Table
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Trenton, NJ
A striking example of Scandinavian mid-century design, this Danish modern teak surfboard coffee
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Surfboard Coffee Table designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modern Surfboard Coffee Table, designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb, circa 1950s. This
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Eames Elliptical Surfboard Coffee Table
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Herman Miller Eames elliptical surfboard coffee table. A very stunning coffee table from
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Surfboard Coffee Table by Russel Wright for Conant Ball
By Russel Wright, Conant Ball
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous Mid-Century Modern surfboard coffee table by Russel Wright for Conant Ball, circa 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Maple
Grete Jalk Danish Modern Tiered Magazine Rack Teak Surfboard Coffee Table
By Glostrup Møbelfabrik, Grete Jalk
Located in Chattanooga, TN
of rich, amber, cathedral teak grain. The curved, raised edges along this surfboard coffee table
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Surfboard Coffee Table by Bassett in Black Walnut
By Bassett Furniture, Leo Jiranek
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This striking mid-century surfboard coffee table by Bassett Furniture is a timeless piece from the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Marble Surfboard Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long, elegant coffee table features curved brass legs and a gorgeous, expansive white marble top
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Triangular Surfboard-Shape Walnut Coffee Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice triangular-shape surfboard coffee table. Excellent condition.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Danish Modern Surfboard Coffee Table
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
Classic surfboard form coffee, cocktail table. Well constructed, probably Danish made, Mid Century
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Sculpted Walnut Surfboard Coffee Table
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Fraser, MI
Please feel free to reach out for efficient shipping to your location.
Surboard Coffee Table
Category
Vintage 1960s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Paul McCobb Rosewood Surfboard Table
By Lane Furniture
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A brazilian rosewood surfboard coffee table with lighter wood legs,in exc.cond.Mfg.Lane Furniture
Category
Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Walnut surfboard table by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare walnut surfboard coffee table designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Surfboard Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of surfboard coffee tables available for sale. Frequently made of wood, walnut and hardwood, all surfboard coffee tables available were constructed with great care. Find 383 antique and vintage surfboard coffee tables at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Surfboard coffee tables have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of surfboard coffee tables to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and modern surfboard coffee tables are of considerable interest. Some surfboard coffee tables are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller surfboard coffee tables, measuring 1 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Many surfboard coffee tables are appealing in their simplicity, but Charles and Ray Eames, Lane Furniture and Herman Miller produced popular surfboard coffee tables that are worth a look.
How Much are Surfboard Coffee Tables?
Prices for surfboard coffee tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, surfboard coffee tables begin at $350 and can go as high as $100,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,200.
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 Surfboard 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 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 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.
- 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 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.
- 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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