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Oval Glass Top Coffee Table by Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
Iconic and Classic Pearsall surfboard glass top coffee table with oval glass top ( .25 inch thick
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
1950s Danish Modern Harvey Probber Marble-Top Coffee Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in Esperance, NY
Harvey Probber elegant coffee table with surfboard top of Terrazzo marble divided by a center panel
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Arne Hovmand-Olsen Danish Teak Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Southampton, NJ
Arne Hovmand-Olsen Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table
Outstanding danish teak surfboard style
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Long Asymmetrical Sculptural Danish Style Wood Coffee Table, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Long Mid-Century Modern asymmetrical surfboard shaped wood coffee table. This Danish style cocktail
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Coffee Table Prelude by Ace Hi, c. 1950/1960
s
By Prelude
Located in New York, NY
Classic mid century boat, or Surfboard shaped coffee table, American made in the danish style. This
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Bohdan Andreas Functional Abstract Wall Art/Coffee Table in Hand-Painted Epoxy
Located in Miami, FL
sale is a functional art epoxy resin hand-painted surfboard-style coffee table with wrought iron
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Eames Surfboard Table
By Charles Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare long and low cocktail table for Herman Miller by the husband and wife design team of Charles
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Zinc
$6,800
Harvey Probber Surfboard Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Surboard-shaped cocktail table with dowel legs by Harvey Probber, produced c. 1955. Of nicely
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
"Capri" Group Surfboard Table by Johannes Andersen
By Johannes Andersen
Located in New York, NY
"Capri" surfboard table in teak with chrome-plated metal base. By Danish designer Johannes
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Lane Surfboard Coffee Table
By Lane Furniture
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Lane surfboard coffee table by Lane Altavista. Professionally refurbished and finished. Exceptional
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Surfboard Coffee Table - Harvey Probber
Located in Bridport, CT
Surfboard coffee table in terrazzo marble, walnut and rosewood by Harvey Probber.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut, Rosewood
Dark Chocolate Surfboard Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Surfboard coffee table with stretcher base finished in a dark chocolate french polished finish
Category
20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Surfboard Coffee Table
Located in Brussels , BE
Mid-Century Modern surfboard coffee table.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Long Surfboard Coffee Table - Michael Taylor
Located in SouthPort, CT
Long surfboard coffee table with two drawers that open on both sides, in oak by Michael Taylor.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Surfboard Coffee Table by Heritage
By Heritage Furniture
Located in Sacramento, CA
Mid-Century Modern walnut surfboard coffee table by Heritage. Slightly narrower than the standard
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Brown-Saltman Surfboard Coffee Table
By John Keal
Located in San Francisco, CA
Surfboard coffee table designed by John Keal for Brown-Saltman, Keal's homage to the Southern
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ash
Large Danish Rosewood Surfboard Coffee Table with Splayed Legs
Located in Belmont, MA
Large Danish rosewood surfboard coffee table with splayed legs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Mosaic Tile Surfboard Coffee Table
Located in Fulton, CA
Long and low, mosaic tile surfboard coffee table with peg legs. Tiles have an unusual mica or
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plywood
Eames for Herman Miller Vintage Surfboard Coffee Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Classic Charles Eames surfboard coffee table in black with zinc base. The table is in original
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Capiz Shell Surfboard Coffee Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fantastic Mid-Century extra-long surfboard coffee table with shimmering capiz shell top and black
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Shell, Wood
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Walnut Surfboard Coffee Table
Located in Easton, PA
Walnut surfboard coffee table designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb c.1950s.
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Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Adjustable Teak Danish Modern Style Surfboard Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid teak surfboard coffee table with top that splits to lengthen the width of the table
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate, Teak
Vintage Danish Modern Teak Surfboard Coffee Table
Located in Vancouver, BC
Vintage, teak Danish modern surfboard coffee table in excellent condition. Most likely dating to
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Style Surfboard Coffee Table with Brass Legs and Inlaid Tile
Located in Denver, CO
Beautiful smaller scale surfboard coffee table with brass legs and inlaid mosaic tile. Studio piece.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Brass
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak "Surfboard" Coffee Table
Located in San Marcos, CA
Denmark to California.
This fully restored "surfboard" coffee table features a vibrant wood grain and
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Italian Marble Top Eliptical Surfboard Coffee Table on Arched Bronze Feet
Located in Long Beach, CA
Italian Marble Top Eliptical Surfboard Coffee Table on Arched Bronze Feet. Good original condition
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Mid-Century Vintage Surfboard Coffee Table with Ladder Storage 1960
s
Located in Wroclaw, PL
Mid-century vintage surfboard coffee table with ladder storage 1960's
Teak veneer surfboard edge
Category
Vintage 1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech
John Keal for Brown Saltman Surfboard Coffee Table and End Table
By Brown Saltman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
John Keal for Brown Saltman rare and important surfboard coffee table and two-tier side table
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Long Teak Surfboard Coffee Table stamped KT 20, Denmark
Located in Denver, CO
Large, long, lipped edge midcentury Danish modern teak surfboard coffee table marked KT of Denmark
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Tomlison Surfboard Coffee Table
By Tomlinson
Located in Phoenix, AZ
A fine Mid-Century Modern surfboard shaped coffee table by Tomlinson from the Sophisticate line
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Maple
A Surfboard Coffee Table.
Located in New York, NY
The Surfboard shaped table raised on two open shaped legs.
Category
Vintage 1950s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Eames Surfboard Elliptical coffee table by Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Amazing Charles Eames Surfboard coffee table by Herman Miller.
Category
Late 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Surfboard Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb mahogany surfboard coffee table
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Streamlined Mahogany Surfboard Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Elongated surfboard shape coffee table, french polished a rich ebony; stretcher base
Category
Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Danish Walnut Surfboard Coffee Table
Located in Papaikou, HI
A very nice Mid-Century cocktail or coffee table. There is a very faint maker's mark stamped on the
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Early "ETR" Surfboard Table - Charles Eames
Located in SouthPort, CT
Early "ETR" (Elliptical table rod base) Surfboard coffee table with white laminate top by Charles
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Walnut Surf board Coffee Table
Located in Washington, D.C., DC
Walnut surfboard coffee table with rosewood end caps on the top.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Surfboard Coffee Table by Adrian Pearsall
Located in Dallas, TX
Glass topped surfboard shaped coffee table designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates.
Category
20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Surfboard Table
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Houston, TX
Rare Dunbar surfboard coffee table by Edward Wormley with raised edged lip and classically tailored
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
A Gibbings Walnut Surfboard Coffee Table.
Located in New York, NY
The surfboard shaped table top with a rounded edge, raised on two slab shaped legs.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
KOA WOOD COFFEE TABLE
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful koa wood surfboard coffee table.Design also lends itself as a great floating bench.
Category
20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
$2,800
Mid-Century Modern Moreddi Coffee Table
By Moreddi 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Danish Modern surfboard coffee table is by Moreddi. It is solid walnut and in great condition.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Two tier Surfboard Coffee Table
Located in Stamford, CT
Modern coffee table has two tiers and a sculptural design.
Category
Vintage 1950s Center Tables
Materials
Glass, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Lane "Surfboard" Coffee Table
By Lane Furniture
Located in Raleigh, NC
This long and lean coffee table is by Lane, and is a true mid century classic. Dubbed the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Marble and Gilt Metal Surfboard Coffee Table
By reGeneration
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully figured Italian marble on Y-shaped gilt metal legs.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble
A Robsjohn-Gibbings Elliptical Surfboard Coffee Table.
Located in New York, NY
Of elliptical form with a rounded edge, raised on two slab legs.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Mid-Century Walnut Surfboard Coffee Table, MM Moreddi
By Moreddi 1
Located in Crockett, CA
Beautiful surfboard shape walnut coffee table. The table top is supported by two sets of slightly
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Surfboard Coffee Table
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful 1960s coffee table in walnut featuring a vibrant wood grain, sculpted lift
Category
Vintage 1960s American Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Drexel Heritage Walnut Surfboard Coffee Table
By Henredon
Located in New York, NY
Newly restored / refinished and in gorgeous perfect condition.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Rectangular Coffee Table in Teak
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1960s Danish Teak Coffee Table
This surfboard coffee table is in excellent condition. The
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
An Ed Wormley for Dunbar Elm Surfboard Coffee Table.
By Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
The surfboard shaped table with book matched elm veneers, within an brass band, raised on a brass
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
An Ed Wormley for Dunbar Elm Surfboard Coffee Table.
By Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
The compressed oval top formed with four book matched walnut veneers, with a brass rail, supported by a brass frame and legs.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Surfboard Coffee Table Made of River Rock in Resin
Located in New London, CT
Super cool 70's vintage table in clean condition. Beautifully constructed with small river rocks
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
A Russel Wright "Modern Mates" Curved Lip Surfboard Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
The oval shaped top with a curved lip to one side, raised on four angled tapering legs.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Maple
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Coffee Table
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful 1960s Minimalist surfboard coffee table in teak wood recently imported from
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Russel Wright for Conant Ball Wood Surfboard Coffee Table, 1950s
By Conant Ball, Russel Wright
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage Mid-Century Modern Russel Wright for Conant Ball coffee table circa 1950 is well
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Birch
Large Surfboard Coffee Table, by Kurt Ostervig for Jason Møbler, 1950s
Located in Heathfield, East Sussex
Stunning midcentury coffee table by Kurt Ostervig (1912-1986) for Jason Mobler dating from the
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A coffee table should generally be two-thirds as long as the sofa it stands in front of and around the same height as the sofa’s seat cushions.
- Is an ottoman a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Who invented the coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024No one knows for sure who invented the coffee table. The earliest examples of the occasional table can be traced back to Victorian-era Britain. At that time, makers like William Watt and Collinson and Lock were producing coffee tables in large quantities.
Notably, F. Stuart Foote, the designer behind the American Imperial Furniture Company, claimed to have invented the coffee table in the early 20th century. He stated that he did so by cutting down the legs of a dining table. However, it's unlikely that Foote is the actual inventor of the coffee table, as books describing coffee tables existed in the UK a decade before his birth in 1872.
Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
The difference between a sofa table and a coffee table is that a sofa table is always behind the sofa and a coffee table is in front of it. Additionally, a sofa table is the same height as the sofa and a coffee table is much shorter.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.
The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.
Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa, and its depth will match the seating. These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables, but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.
Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between a center table and a coffee table is usually size. Center tables tend to be larger-sized accent tables placed in the center of seating areas. On the other hand, coffee tables are smaller tables usually positioned in front of sofas and loveseats. On 1stDibs, find a variety of center tables and coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a coffee table and a console table is in the design. A coffee table is a low table that comes in many shapes, such as surfaces that are rectangles, squares, ovals or circles. Console tables are taller and usually have elongated shapes, such as ovals, rectangles or semicircles. Placement is another differentiator between the two types of tables. Coffee tables usually go in front of sofas and loveseats, while console tables may be placed behind a sofa or loveseat or along a wall. Find a large collection of coffee tables and console tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024There isn't really a standard size of a coffee table. Manufacturers produce coffee tables in a range of sizes and shapes. However, many rectangular tables are around 45 to 48 inches in length by 25 to 28 inches in width. Heights typically range from 16 to 18 inches. Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- What is a tray top coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021Tray top coffee tables are coffee tables with long, flat rectangular surfaces that are supported by an x-frame base. Low tables that were initially used as tea or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. After coffee drinking and “coffee breaks” became popular, it didn’t take long for coffee and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary tray top coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Coffee tables became popular in the 1920s and ’30s. Pieces from this time period often show off the characteristics of Art Deco design, such as metal accents, mirrored finishes and the use of exotic woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Coffee tables first came into use during the Victorian era, largely in response to the rise of coffee houses in London. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To style an oval coffee table, create balance with opposites. Choose a sofa and accent chairs with a boxier shape for a striking contrast. Place a rectangular tray in the center and use it to display decorative accents or to store remotes and coasters. Another approach to decorating an oval table is to use decorative accents at different heights. Think of a tall vase placed next to a low bowl and a small sculpture positioned on top of two stacked coffee table books. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oval coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Styling a Noguchi coffee table really depends on the space you’re placing it in. The possibilities are far-reaching, so consider the colors and coordination of the other furniture and fixtures around the table. Noguchi tables look beautiful on their own or styled with flowers, books or pottery. Shop a selection of Isamu Noguchi pieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.
- Are glass coffee tables durable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether glass coffee tables are durable depends on the craftsmanship and the materials. Generally, tables with tempered glass are less likely to shatter and break. How well you care for a coffee table will also impact its life span. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of glass coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024How big a coffee table for a sectional should be depends on the dimensions of the sectional. For a balanced look, a coffee table should be roughly two-thirds of the length of the sofa portion of a sofa and chaise sectional. If you have an L-shaped sofa, the coffee table should be around two-thirds of the length of each arm. Find a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To authenticate your Noguchi coffee table, there are three different marks to look for. Isamu Noguchi’s signature will be on the edge of the table and on a medallion under the base. Even under the medallion, you will find Noguchi’s initials. Shop a collection of properly vetted Noguchi pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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