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Surfboard Coffee Table by Lane Furniture
By Lane Furniture
Located in Fulton, CA
Extra-long 84 inch surfboard, oval coffee table by Lane Furniture, circa. 1960. Classic Mid-Century
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Danish Modern Teak Surfboard Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This teak coffee table, characterized by an irregular octagonal surfboard surface, is elegant in
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Coffee Table in the manner of Eames
Located in Palm Springs, CA
One of a kind mini surfboard coffee table in the manner of Ray & Charles Eames famous surfboard
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Harvey Probber Travertine Top Surfboard Coffee Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
, period Mid Century Modern coffee table.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Marble
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Surfboard Coffee Table
Located in Harlingen, TX
A vintage Mid-Century Modern surfboard-shape coffee table with two drawers. Walnut finish with
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Solid Walnut Surfboard Coffee Table by Prelude
Located in Los Angeles, CA
American-made solid walnut coffee table with a slightly rounded “surfboard” design. Tapered legs
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Classic 50
s Walnut Surfboard Coffee Table
Located in Miami, FL
shaped cocktail coffee table with deftly turned tapering solid walnut legs connected by a crossed
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Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Extra Large Kurt Ostervig Surfboard Coffee Table
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Berlin, DE
Extra large surfboard side table by Kurt Ostervig for Jason Mobler, Denmark, 1950s. Architectonical
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Eames Herman Miller Etr Surfboard Coffee Table
By Herman Miller
Located in Astoria, NY
'Surfboard' low table, Black laminated wood top on two black metal wire pedestals, makers plate to underside
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
1960s California Studio Craft Surfboard Coffee Table
Located in Berlin, DE
High end studio coffee table with beautiful details. The butterfly shaped legs go through the top
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Surfboard Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Unknown
Period/Style: Mid Century Modern
Country: United States
Date: 1950’s
Dimensions: 16″H x 66″L x 24″W
Materials: Walnut
Condition: Exce...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Marble Top Surfboard Coffee Table
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Peabody, MA
Mid-century modern coffee table with large surfboard top in Italian marble, on sculptural walnut
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Mid Century Walnut Surfboard Coffee Table by Carlin
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage Scandia coffee table for Carlin, circa 1960s. This piece features a long walnut grain
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Surfboard Coffee Table in Solid Ash
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Gorgeous, 1960s surfboard design coffee or cocktail table. Nice sought after low design befitting
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ash
Danish Modern Teak "Surfboard" Coffee Table by Moreddi
By Moreddi 1
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This elegant surfboard-style coffee table was imported from Denmark by Moreddi in the 1950s
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Teak Wood Surfboard Long Coffee Table 701-G
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern teak wood long surfboard coffee table. Marked 701-G. Item features
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail T...
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Long Oval Surfboard Coffee Table
By Adrian Pearsall, Lane Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern long oval surf board shape coffee table.
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and ...
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Lane Perception Surfboard Coffee Table
By Lane Furniture
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Mid-Century Modern lane coffee table made of solid walnut and oakwood. This piece is from their
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Vintage Two-Tier Teak Coffee Table
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern surfboard coffee table, circa 1960s. This piece features a two-tier display
Category
Vintage 1960s European Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
1960s, Teak Walnut Reversible Ellipse Surfboard Coffee Table, Italy
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful Italian teak and walnut coffee table, 1960s.
The ellipse or surfboard shaped tabletop is
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Formica, Teak, Walnut
Paul McCobb "Delineator" Rosewood Surfboard Coffee Table for Lane
By Paul McCobb, Lane Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful modern coffee table designed by Paul McCobb for Lane’s “Delineator” collection in the
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut
Mid-Century Restored Adrian Pearsall Walnut Surfboard Coffee Table
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chattanooga, TN
The fiery cathedral grain top of this captivating coffee table is recessed and framed out by solid
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Elliptical ETR coffee table, Charles
Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 21st century
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Greding, DE
Long “surfboard” coffee table on metal frames with cross bracing and elliptical table top made of
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Adrian Pearsall Sculpted Walnut Marble Top Surfboard Coffee Table, 1960s
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern surfboard coffee or cocktail table
By Adrian Pearsall for Craft
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Koch Teak Surfboard Coffee Table
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Mogens Koch
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
An elegant coffee table designed by Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Koch. Uncommon form featuring
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Grete Jalk Teak Coffee Table for Glostrup Mobelfabrik
By Grete Jalk, Glostrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Berkeley, CA
This elegant Danish modern Mid-Century surfboard coffee table was designed by Grete Jalk for
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Grete Jalk Attributed Surfboard Coffee Table in Teak for Moreddi
By Grete Jalk, Moreddi 1
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic teak surf board coffee table attributed to Grete Jalk for Moreddi. The tabletop is
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern "Surfboard" Coffee Table with Travertine Stone Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
Surfboard Coffee Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
A surfboard-style coffee table designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Features dark mahogany
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Vintage 1950s American Tables
Briard Martz Style Mid Century Surfboard Coffee Table Ceramic Tile Inlaid
By Georges Briard
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Stunning Mid-Century Modern coffee table. Ceramic Tile Inlaid. Surfboard shape. Vibrant blue and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Italian Marble Chrome Glass Surfboard Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a marvelous coffee table on a marble and chrome base, with a surfboard
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Chrome
Surfboard, Terrazzo-Top Coffee or Cocktail Table
Located in New York, NY
Classic Probber terrazzo top, sculptural walnut base surfboard coffee table. As is usually seen in
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Danish Modern Travertine
Oak Surfboard Coffee Table by Dux of Sweden, 1950s
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
Located in San Diego, CA
Simple yet elegant surfboard top coffee table by DUX of Sweden, circa 1950s. Nice Italian
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Brass
Surfboard Style Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Surfboard style coffee table. The table is walnut and the top and legs are painted black with
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Vintage 1960s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
1960s Modern Surfboard Walnut Coffee Table
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
1960s Mid-Century Modern surfboard large walnut coffee table.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Henredon Modernist Surfboard Walnut Coffee Table
By Henredon
Located in San Diego, CA
Long "surfboard" shaped mid-century modern coffee or cocktail table by Henredon. Beautiful walnut
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Classic Mid Century Surfboard Walnut Cocktail / Coffee Table
By Grete Jalk
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Mid Century Modern "Surfboard Cocktail / Coffee Table finished in oiled walnut.Simple
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Wormley Surfboard Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Early surfboard table designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Exquisitely well crafted. The
Category
20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
$5,440
Surfboard Style Top Coffee Table with Sculpted Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Period/Style: Mid-Century Modern
Country: United States
Date: 1960s
Dimensions: 14.75 H x 22.5 W x 66 L
Materials: Walnut wood, marble-top
Condition: Excellent, newly refinish...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Danish Modern Teak Surfboard Style Coffee Table by Moreddi
By Moreddi 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant surfboard style coffee table imported from Denmark by Moreddi circa 1950s. This fantastic
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Teak Surfboard Style Coffee Table by Moreddi
By Moreddi 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant surfboard style coffee table imported from Denmark by Moreddi circa 1950s. This fantastic
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Charles Eames Surfboard Table
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Herman Miller Surfboard Table designed by Charles Eames. The ETR Elliptical Table Rod Base, better
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Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Vintage 1980
s surfboard glass shaped top brass coffee table
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice vintage late 1970's or 1980's thick glass surfboard shaped glass top coffee table. The base
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Late 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Surfboard Oval Low Coffee Table Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century modern walnut surfboard oval low coffee table Lane. Good Vintage Condition. Very Nice
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Modernist Italian Carrara Marble and Brass "Surfboard" Cocktail / Coffee Table
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Modernist Regency Italian Carrara marble and brass "Surfboard" cocktail / coffee table
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
Vintage Surfboard Shape Glass Top / Faux Bamboo Base Coffee Table
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Introducing a captivating Mid-20th Century coffee table with a distinctive surfboard shape glass
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Glass
Stunning Lane Altavista Surfboard Walnut and Burl Modernist Coffee Table
By Lane Furniture
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Lane Altavista Surfboard Walnut and Burl Modernist Coffee Table.. Retains its original
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Early Eames surfboard table
By Charles Eames
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A nice early Eames surfboard table for Herman Miller.
Black laminate top with zinc low rod base
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Vintage Walnut Surfboard Table
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
A really nice coffee table. The length is great, the shape is cool, the walnut is beautiful. Surf's
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20th Century North American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Surfboard Style Marble Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished
Materials: Marble Stone, Walnut
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Long Surfboard Style Wood Coffee Table
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Mid-Century Modern coffee table with lots of curves and tapered legs. This beauty is 60
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Expertly Restored - Thomas Stender Surfboard Oval Coffee Table for Sigma
By Thomas Stender, Sigma L2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Thomas stender surfboard oval coffee table for Sigma
Category
Vintage 1980s Malaysian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech
Harvey Probber Surfboard Table
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This table came from a house full of Wormley an Probber furniture and in fact it was placed in
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Glass
Modernist Oak and Aluminum Surfboard Coffee/Cocktail Table, John Keal Attributed
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist oak and aluminum surfboard coffee/cocktail table, attributed John Keal. Truly a piece of
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Lane Mid-Century Modern Surfboard Laminate Top Coffee Table with Drawer
By Lane Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lane Mid-Century Modern 56" long surfboard laminate top coffee table with drawer. Item features
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate, Wood
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Surfboard Walnut
Marble Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Early Charles Eames Surfboard Table
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Dallas, TX
All original 1950's Herman Miller Surfboard Table designed by Charles Eames. This table has the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plywood
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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
- 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.
- Why is it called a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Coffee tables were originally used in living spaces during social gatherings to support a tray containing multiple mugs, a coffee pot, creamers and sugar bowls. Low to the ground and centrally located in the space, coffee tables reduced the host or hostess’s need to constantly stand and serve her guests.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
The difference between a sofa table and a coffee table is that a sofa table is always behind the sofa and a coffee table is in front of it. Additionally, a sofa table is the same height as the sofa and a coffee table is much shorter.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To date a Lane coffee table, look for the serial number on the underside of the piece. On most Lane coffee tables, reading the number from right to left will tell you the date that the table was manufactured. For example, a serial number that says 852140 would have been produced on April 12, 1958. Founded in Virginia in the early 20th century, Lane is largely known for its cedar chests and innovative mid-century modern designs. Find a variety of Lane coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A tall coffee table is usually called exactly that — a tall coffee table. Coffee tables, also referred to as cocktail tables, are generally designed to sit at or below the sofa's seat height. These tables may come in a range of sizes, but they are often between 16 and 18 inches high and are designed in a variety of lengths and widths. They’re meant to provide a practical table-top surface that complements your living room layout. (A tall version might also be suitable for use as a dining table.) Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tall coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024The best height for a coffee table is around 1 to 2 inches lower than the seat height of the adjacent sofa. Most sofas feature seat heights of around 17 or 18 inches. As a result, the most common height for coffee tables is 15 to 17 inches. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The best coffee table for a sectional can be a round coffee table, particularly with respect to U-shaped sectionals. The circular design creates a sense of balance in small spaces and renders it easy for guests to move to and fro, especially when surrounded by chairs. Find a collection of antique and vintage coffee tables on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024The average height of a coffee table is around 16 to 18 inches. Designers typically choose this height to create a balance between coffee tables and sofas. The average seat height of sofas is 17 to 18 inches, and experts typically recommend that coffee tables be no more than 1 inch shorter than sofa-seat height. Explore a diverse assortment of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 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.
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The stately piece brings both gravitas and whimsy to any work space.
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