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Restored Arthur Umanoff Solid Walnut Magazine Rack Surfboard Coffee Table
By Arthur Umanoff, Grete Jalk
Located in Chattanooga, TN
this surfboard coffee table create a sleek profile. The lower tier, suspended by a series of spindles
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Danish Modern Surfboard Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely Mid-Century Modern coffee table with six tapered legs.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Edward Wormley Surfboard Coffee Table by Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Highland, IN
An early Edward Wormley design for Dunbar, this beautiful long walnut coffee table has the
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Restored Drexel Declaration Walnut Surfboard Coffee Table
By Drexel
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This exceptional coffee table comes to us from Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall. Designed for
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Scandinavian Solid Teak Coffee Table
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century solid planked teak coffee table manufactured in Norway. This long surfboard coffee
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Grete Jalk Style Bassett Surfboard Coffee Table
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Baltimore, MD
A beautiful, midcentury, modern, retro, 1960s, Danish style, coffee table, by Bassett Furniture Co
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Eames ETR "Surfboard" Coffee Table by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Highland, IN
The ETR (Elliptical Table Rod base) or “surfboard” table was designed by Charles and Ray Eames in
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Danish Modern Teak Surfboard Coffee Table with Storage
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Unknown
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak
Measurements: 59? wide x 20? deep x 21? tall
Condition: In good original condition with som...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Walnut Surfboard Coffee Table by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Dallas, TX
A walnut surfboard shaped coffee table designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb.
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Vintage 1950s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Midcentury Floating-Top Surfboard Coffee Table with Travertine Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern coffee table designed and manufactured in the United States, circa
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
1950s Surfboard Coffee Table on Hairpin Legs Eames Style
By Charles Eames
Located in Miami, FL
Midcentury classic look with this period Surfboard coffee cocktail table on hairpin Legs. With a
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Scandinavian Mid-Century Surfboard Coffee Table Made in Norway
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This is a very unique Mid-Century surfboard style coffee table, made in Norway. The top has show
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
American Made Solid Walnut Surfboard Coffee Table by Prelude
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid walnut coffee table made by California based furniture maker Prelude. Stamped "PRELUDE W2058
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut, Wood
Grete Jalk for Poul Jeppesen Teak Surfboard Coffee Table
By Grete Jalk, Poul Jeppesen
Located in Miami, FL
A midcentury Danish modern rectangular cocktail table designed by Grete Jalk, manufactured by Poul
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Charles
Ray Eames Surfboard Coffee Table for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic design by Charles & Ray Eames, 1951. Two wire bases support a long, elegant, oval top covered in black laminate. Excellent vintage example with lovely patina expected from it...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Charles
Ray Eames Surfboard Coffee Table for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic design by Charles & Ray Eames, 1951. Two wire bases support a long, elegant, oval top covered in black laminate. Excellent vintage example with lovely patina expected from it...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate
Sculpted Walnut Travertine Surfboard Coffee Table Style of Bertha Schaefer
By Bertha Schaefer, Singer
Located in Fraser, MI
Walnut and travertine coffee table. Sculpted walnut cradle for Travertine Surfboard top.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Mid-Century White Marble, Walnut and Cane Surfboard Coffee Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in Miami, FL
All original, vintage two-tier surfboard cocktail table with off-white Italian marble top and caned
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Harvey Probber Marble, Terrazzo, Travertine and Walnut Surfboard Coffee Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in Miami, FL
A striking Mid-Century Modern rolling cocktail table designed by Harvey Probber, dating from the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Marble
Harvey Probber Marble, Terrazzo, Travertine
Walnut Surfboard Coffee Table MCM
By Harvey Probber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A striking Mid-Century Modern rolling cocktail table designed by Harvey Probber, dating from the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Marble
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
Lovely Conant Ball Curved Oval Top Surfboard Coffee Table by Russel Wright
By Conant Ball
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely 1950s Russell Wright designed surfboard coffee or cocktail table with curved lip on one side
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Maple
Mid-Century Danish Modern Style Surfboard Coffee Table in Walnut by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A simple yet extremely well built coffee table by Drexel in the Heritage collection. It features
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
a.H. McIntosh Teak Surfboard Coffee Table with Pullout Drink Trays #2
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Scotland
Designer: Val Rossi
Manufacturer: A.H. McIntosh
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak
Measurements: 42" wide x 19" deep x 18" tall
??Condition: in excellent original co...
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20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Vintage Walnut and Oak Surfboard Coffee Table Bench by Lane Furniture Co.
By Lane Furniture
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern coffee table in walnut manufactured by Lane Furniture Company circa 1960's
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Cane, Oak, Walnut
Surfboard Teak Coffee Table, 1950s
By Hopmi
UMS Pastoe
Located in Den Haag, NL
Teak coffee table. Oval Shaped like a small surfboard. Metal legs, comes with adjustable feet
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Harvey Probber Biomorphic Surfboard Cocktail Coffee Table
Located in St. Louis, MO
Harvey Probber Mid-Century biomorphic coffee table with tapered legs in the style of George
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Incredible Long Surfboard Glass Top Coffee Table
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Large oval plate glass top, wrought iron base coffee, cocktail table. The .50" thick original top
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Adrian Pearsall Glass Top Surfboard Coffee Cocktail Table
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
Nice form Pearsall glass top coffee table.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Rosewood and Surfboard Glass Coffee Table by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rosewood and surfboard glass coffee table, designed by Harvey Probber, American, circa 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Rosewood, Wood
Mid-Century Danish Modern Elliptical Surfboard Teak Coffee Table
By Moreddi 1
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Danish Modern Elliptical surfboard teak coffee table
Offered is a great Mid Century
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Vintage Surfboard Italian Marble Top Faux Bamboo Coffee Table
Located in Lake Worth, FL
and faux bamboo base coffee table
Featuring a very old, beveled, and polished marble top
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Surfboard Sculptural Long Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern walnut surfboard sculptural long coffee table. Item features shaped
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Surfboard Style Coffee Table
By Custom Craft Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition:
Expertly Refinished
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage design...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Midcentury Surfboard Cocktail Table
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Midcentury surfboard cocktail table in walnut and maple with a glass top.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut, Maple
Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Surfboard V-Leg Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut surfboard V-leg coffee table. Item features beautiful wood grain
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut, Acrylic
Harvey Probber Mid-Century Modern Biomorphic Surfboard Cocktail Coffee Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber biomorphic coffee table with tapered legs in the style of George
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Studio Craft Small Surfboard Shaped Walnut Coffee Table
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern Studio Craft small surfboard shaped solid walnut coffee table. Hand made Circa
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Unusual Large Surfboard Top Double Pedestal Coffee Table Mid-century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual large surfboard top double pedestal coffee table. You will love the warm walnut top with
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Italian Hollywood Regency Long Oval Surfboard Marble Top Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Hollywood Regency 70" long oval surfboard marble top brass vase coffee table. Item
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Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Marble Surfboard Style 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
Rare and Unusual "Surfboard" Walnut Coffee Table by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare and unusual "Surfboard" walnut coffee table by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, stamped Widdicomb
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Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Midcentury Samson Berman Studio Craft Surfboard Style Coffee Table W/ Inset Tile
By Samson Berman, Harvey Probber
Located in Decatur, GA
Rare long surfboard style cocktail table by Samson Berman with his signature colorful ceramic tiles
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Formica
Mid Century Surfboard Marble-Top Coffee Table with Walnut Quatrefoil Motif Base
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Very chic midcentury surfboard top coffee, cocktail table have a thick (7/8 inch ) Italian marble
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Rosewood Surfboard Shaped Coffee Table, circa 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A classy and stylish American Mid-Century Modern walnut and rosewood coffee table featuring a
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut
Expertly Restored - Adrian Pearsall 893-TGO Coffee Table w/ Surfboard Glass Top
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood, Walnut
Surfboard Table Attributed to Arne Vodder
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in New York, NY
Oval top on stainless legs with teak feet. This model is often attributed to Arne Vodder, for Sibast as he designed a similar line. We believe this is a Vodder design, however cannot...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Stylish American Walnut Floating Surfboard Cocktail Table
Located in Hanover, MA
Late 1950's blunt edge floating surfboard shaped cocktail table by Mersman with stylishly angular
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Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Ceramic Mosaic Surfboard Cocktail Table
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Surfboard. Ceramic Mosaic Frames Outer Edge Of Table With Black Laminate In Center. Brass Frame And Legs
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Surfboard Cocktail Table by Henredon in Walnut
By Heritage-Henredon
Located in South Charleston, WV
Outstanding cocktail or coffee table by Heritage Henredon in Walnut. A grade walnut used throughout
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Eames "Surfboard" Cocktail Table with Elliptical Rod Base
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Stockton, NJ
Eames ETR cocktail table with elliptical rod base. Early 1950s edition with rare black mica top.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Eames "Surfboard" Cocktail Table with Elliptical Rod Base
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Stockton, NJ
Eames ETR cocktail table with elliptical rod base. Early 1950s edition with rare black mica top.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Charles Eames ETR Surfboard Table Herman Miller USA, 1951
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Grenoble, FR
Elliptical table rod (ETR) surfboard table, Herman Miller
USA, 1951
10 x 89 x 29.25 in. (25.4 x
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Marble-Top Surfboard Style Cocktail Table
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous Carrara marble-top cocktail table in the form of a surfboard. White marble from Italy
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble, Iron
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Surfboard Shaped Marble Top Cocktail Table, 1955
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous simple yet elegant surfboard shaped cocktail table in carrara Marble. Four walnut legs
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
Charles and Ray Eames Elliptical Aka Surfboard Table for Herman Miller, 1990s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Miami, FL
Black laminate top on steel wire frame base Eliptical coffee table designed by Charles and Ray
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
1950
s Danish Modern Sculpted Leg Surfboard Cocktail Table by Kurt Østervig
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Incredible large coffee table by Danish furniture designer Kurt Østervig (1912-1986).
This very
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
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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
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A coffee table should generally be two-thirds as long as the sofa it stands in front of and around the same height as the sofa’s seat cushions.
- Is an ottoman a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Can a coffee table be too low?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Yes, a coffee table can be too low. Most experts recommend choosing a coffee table that is around one to two inches lower than the seat height of your sofa or loveseat. You may find it difficult to access items on the tabletop while seated if you choose a shorter table. In addition, an overly low coffee table can make a room feel cramped or unbalanced. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Sometimes, designers intentionally place ultra-low coffee tables in spaces to create a bold contrast in a large room. Feel free to break from convention when choosing a coffee table. What's most important is that the finished result appeals to you and allows you to enjoy your seating area to the fullest. Shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- Who invented the coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024No one knows for sure who invented the coffee table. The earliest examples of the occasional table can be traced back to Victorian-era Britain. At that time, makers like William Watt and Collinson and Lock were producing coffee tables in large quantities.
Notably, F. Stuart Foote, the designer behind the American Imperial Furniture Company, claimed to have invented the coffee table in the early 20th century. He stated that he did so by cutting down the legs of a dining table. However, it's unlikely that Foote is the actual inventor of the coffee table, as books describing coffee tables existed in the UK a decade before his birth in 1872.
Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs. - Why is it called a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Coffee tables were originally used in living spaces during social gatherings to support a tray containing multiple mugs, a coffee pot, creamers and sugar bowls. Low to the ground and centrally located in the space, coffee tables reduced the host or hostess’s need to constantly stand and serve her guests.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.
The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.
Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa, and its depth will match the seating. These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables, but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.
Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between a center table and a coffee table is usually size. Center tables tend to be larger-sized accent tables placed in the center of seating areas. On the other hand, coffee tables are smaller tables usually positioned in front of sofas and loveseats. On 1stDibs, find a variety of center tables and coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a coffee table and a console table is in the design. A coffee table is a low table that comes in many shapes, such as surfaces that are rectangles, squares, ovals or circles. Console tables are taller and usually have elongated shapes, such as ovals, rectangles or semicircles. Placement is another differentiator between the two types of tables. Coffee tables usually go in front of sofas and loveseats, while console tables may be placed behind a sofa or loveseat or along a wall. Find a large collection of coffee tables and console tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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.
- Are glass coffee tables durable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether glass coffee tables are durable depends on the craftsmanship and the materials. Generally, tables with tempered glass are less likely to shatter and break. How well you care for a coffee table will also impact its life span. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of glass coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024How big a coffee table for a sectional should be depends on the dimensions of the sectional. For a balanced look, a coffee table should be roughly two-thirds of the length of the sofa portion of a sofa and chaise sectional. If you have an L-shaped sofa, the coffee table should be around two-thirds of the length of each arm. Find a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To date a Lane coffee table, look for the serial number on the underside of the piece. On most Lane coffee tables, reading the number from right to left will tell you the date that the table was manufactured. For example, a serial number that says 852140 would have been produced on April 12, 1958. Founded in Virginia in the early 20th century, Lane is largely known for its cedar chests and innovative mid-century modern designs. Find a variety of Lane coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To authenticate your Noguchi coffee table, there are three different marks to look for. Isamu Noguchi’s signature will be on the edge of the table and on a medallion under the base. Even under the medallion, you will find Noguchi’s initials. Shop a collection of properly vetted Noguchi pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To stack books on a coffee table, place the largest one on the bottom with the spine facing the focal piece of furniture, usually the sofa. Then, add the next largest, lining up the inner edges so that the spines create a stepped effect. Continue adding books to complete the stack and top it off with a decorative object if you wish. Shop a variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, a coffee table should generally be lower than a couch. However, the top of the table should only be slightly lower than the couch to maintain a balanced look. A good rule of thumb is to choose a table no more than one inch shorter than your sofa's seat height. Explore a large collection of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024The average height of a coffee table is around 16 to 18 inches. Designers typically choose this height to create a balance between coffee tables and sofas. The average seat height of sofas is 17 to 18 inches, and experts typically recommend that coffee tables be no more than 1 inch shorter than sofa-seat height. Explore a diverse assortment of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024The best height for a coffee table is around 1 to 2 inches lower than the seat height of the adjacent sofa. Most sofas feature seat heights of around 17 or 18 inches. As a result, the most common height for coffee tables is 15 to 17 inches. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of coffee tables.
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Top interior designers show — and tell — us how to create delectable spaces for hosting dinner parties.
This Alain Delon–Designed Table Is Almost as Handsome as He Was
Fans of the French film star may be surprised to learn that he had a flair for furniture with sleek lines and disco-era flash.
Uchronia’s Plant Stand Gives Pots a Pretty Perch with All the Trimmings
Like other pieces in the firm’s Candy Box collection, the cheerful limited-edition design showcases French craft.
The Ultimate Guide to Types of Tables for the Home
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Inspired by the Cosmos, Sandra Nunnerley’s Nova Table Has a Futuristic Feel
The designer’s innovative use of an unexpected material gives this console a lift.
This 19th-Century Gilded Desk Displays a Fanciful Kingdom in Marquetry
The stately piece brings both gravitas and whimsy to any work space.
In Guadalajara, These Luscious Side Tables Are Chiseled from Volcanic Rock
Use them as tables or stools, indoors or out.
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