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Curvaceous Desk by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Curvaceous desk, designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, American, circa 1950s. This desk is currently being refinished and can be completed in your choice of finish color.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Walnut Desk by T.H.Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Miami, FL
29.75".
Table Knee Clearance is 24.5".
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
J.T. Kalmar, Table Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Austria, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and beige fabric table lamp produced by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1950s.
Dimensions of Lamp
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Big Foot Table by Paul T. Frankl for NO GA Projects (authorized)
By Paul Frankl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paul T. Frankl (1886-1958) designed the Big Foot Coffee Table for the Michigan-based Johnson
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Beech, Oak, Cork, Plywood
RI-TRATTO T-Shaped Console Table with Solid Walnut Moldings by Storagemilano
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
Crafted from solid walnut wood, this elegant console table features an asymmetrical T-shape design
Category
2010s Italian Console Tables
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer
1960s Florence Knoll T Angle 24 x 24 inch Side / End Table
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Florence Knoll Square Coffee Table, originally designed by Florence Knoll in 1954. This
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Steel
Large "Marcel T" Chrome Coffee Table by K. Takahama for Cassina, Italy 1974
By Kazuhide Takahama, Cassina
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning and very rare “Marcel T” coffee table in chrome-plated steel and crystal, designed by
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Crystal, Chrome, Stainless Steel
Mirror Table Steel Linea T by Paolo Caliari Mid-Century Modern Italy 1970s
By Paolo Caliari
Located in Palermo, IT
Paolo Caliari Linea T. This oversized tilting table mirror was made in Italy in the 1970s. The
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Wonderful coffee tables, Model T 24, Peter Ghyczy
By Peter Ghyczy
Located in Neuss, NW
Wonderful coffee tables, Model T 24, from the 1970s by Peter Ghyczy. High-quality brass feet and a
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
TH Robsjohn-Gibbings Table Mirror
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
TH Robsjohn-Gibbings table mirror manufactured by Widdicomb
Walnut and brass.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Table Mirrors
Materials
Walnut
Side Table/Bedside Table With Draw Model K.T Nr. 152 Made In Rosewood From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Side table with built-in drawer, made of rosewood, model K.T No. 152, made in classic Danish design
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Robsjohn Gibbings Style Mid Century Tile Top Side Table
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Robsjohn Gibbings style mid century tile top side table
This table measures: 17.5 wide x 17.5
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
19th Century Regency Rosewood Sofa Table by T
G Seddon, London
By Thomas
George Seddon
Located in Essex, MA
Period rosewood sofa table by the Acclaimed cabinetmakers, Thomas and George Seddon, London
On a
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Sofa Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Paolo Caliari design years 70 by Linea T production Italy tilting table mirror
By Paolo Caliari
Located in Biella, IT
Paolo Caliari design years 70 by Linea T Italy production tilting table mirror double face
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Minimalist Table Mirrors
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Mid-Century Side Table Attributed to Th Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Trenton, NJ
This bleached mahogany side table by Robsjohn-Gibbings brings mid-century refinement into any
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
B.T.2/RP Prototype Table Lamps by Duccio Trassinelli
By Gruppo Arditi 1
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
A pair of B.T.2/RP prototype table lamps, designed by Duccio Trassinelli in 1972, a founding member
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$4,517 / item
Pair of Kalmar Table Lamps, Brass Glass, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A lovely pair of table lamps by J. T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
$2,500 / set
Rosewood Occasional Table Designed by Mogens Lassen for T. Madsen, Denmark, 1953
By Mogens Lassen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Occasional table designed by Mogens Lassen for T. Madsen,
Denmark. 1953.
Teak, rosewood and
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Console Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Teak
B.T. Promotional Table Lamps by Duccio Trassinelli for Sormani
By Gruppo Arditi and Gianni Gamberini
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
A pair of B.T. promotional table lamps, designed by Duccio Trassinelli in 1971, a founding member
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
B&T Hand Blown Murano Glass Table Lamp with Avventurina
By Barovier&Toso
Located in New York, NY
A luminous testament to Venetian artistry, this hand-blown Murano glass table lamp by Barovier
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
T-11 Coffee Table by Hans J. Wegner
By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Coffee Table T-11 by Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck, Denmark. This piece has a teak top with
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
Set Of 2 Awaiting Vanity Table and T Stool by Secondome Edizioni
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 2 Awaiting Vanity Table and T Stool by Secondome Edizioni
Limited Edition Of 9 pieces + 3
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Vanities
Materials
Brass
Martin Visser Twello Nesting Tables
t Spectrum, 1956
By Martin Visser
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare modernist nesting table set designed by Martin Visser and manufactured by 't Spectrum, Holland
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid century Bauhaus style dining set by t Spectrum, Netherlands 1960s
By Walter Antonis, Claire Bataille,
t Spectrum
Located in ECHT, NL
Mid century minimalist dining set. It consists of a square table with a glass top and 4 chairs.
The
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Bauhaus Dining Room Sets
Materials
Metal
$3,171 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1960s Florence Knoll Round Walnut Side Tables, A Pair Model 2562 T
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of walnut and steel circular end tables, designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Steel
NORDST T-Large Side Table, Italian White Mountain Marble, Danish Modern Design
By NORDST
Located in Montelavar, Lisboa
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The versatility in this design makes these tables functional and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Travertine, Marble, Metal
NORDST T-Small Side Table, Italian Green Lightning Marble, Danish Modern Design
By NORDST
Located in Montelavar, Lisboa
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The versatility in this design makes these tables functional and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Travertine, Marble, Metal
Kalmar Table Lamp, Brass Leather, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A table lamp by J.T. Kalmar, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or 1970s).
It is
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Late Regency Games Table by T.G Seddon
By Thomas
George Seddon
Located in Stamford, CT
A late Regency burl wood and giltwood games table produced by T.G Seddon (cabinet maker for the
Category
Antique 1820s English Regency Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Giltwood, Burl
Florence Knoll T-Bar Coffee Table,
Black Top
By Florence Knoll
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
This classic steel T-Bar coffee table was designed by Florence Knoll in approximately 1952. It
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Minimalist Model T-Angle Expandable Flip-Top Couch Side Table, 1950s
By Florence Knoll
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Minimalist Model T-Angle Expandable Flip-Top Couch Side Table by Florence Knoll for
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mid Century Modern End Tables, Walnut, 1950s, Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of stunning walnut end tables attributed T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings.
Overall good condition
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Early edition T-angle/T-bar coffee table by Florence Knolll for De Coene, 1950s
By Florence Knoll, De Coene Frères
Located in amstelveen, NL
Square T Angle coffee table in marble and black lacquered metal by Florence Knoll. Made by (license
Category
Vintage 1950s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble, Metal
FRAMA T Lamp
By Frama
Located in Toronto, CA
By FRAMA
The T-lamp is a take on the archetypal desk lamp, with a simple mechanism allowing it to tilt and cast light from different angles. Although simplified to basic geometrical...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
$520
Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Side Table in Walnut, Brass and Cane, 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Dallas, TX
-wrapped handles and sleek brass legs. Sometimes used as a side table or a nightstand, this versatile piece
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Walnut Model 1135-T Dining Table by Adrian Pearsall
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful vintage walnut model 1135-T dining table designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Midcentury Pressed Glass Table Lamp
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Aluminum frame with one E27 socket and nine pressed glass element in style of Kalmar form the 1960's.
several pieces available
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
$390 Sale Price / item
35% Off
Table / Desk Lamp by Paolo Caliari for Linea T, Italy, 1970s
By Paolo Caliari
Located in DE KWAKEL, NL
Designed by Paolo Caliari for Linea T Milano in the 1970s, this elegant desk lamp captures the refined technical aesthetic that defined Italian industrial design during the decade. T...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Paul T. Frankl Cork and Mahogany Occasional Table, Model 5026, 1948, USA
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Paul T. Frankl Cork and Mahogany Occasional table, Model 5026, Johnson Furniture Company, USA, 1948
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Cork, Mahogany
Mid Century Modern Stainless with Brass Accents Footman Side Table
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous side table in the style of a English Footman. Stainless with brass accents and aluminum
Category
Vintage 1960s American George I Side Tables
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel, Aluminum
Walnut Oval Desk by T.H.Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
Walnut Oval Desk by T.H.Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. American mid-century walnut desk with a top squared on the left over a set of four drawers in graduated heights with wooden b...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Widdicomb Coffee Table designed by T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Fraser, MI
Coffee Table in Macassar finish.
Designed by T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb.
Refinished, original
Category
Vintage 1950s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
$1,737 Sale Price
50% Off
A Rare Mid-Century Brass Table Lamp, Norway, c. 1950s
By T. Røste
Co
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A rare mid-century brass table lamp with a rich patina. Model 170 by T. Røste
Co. Norway, c
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Knoll Early T Angle Extension Dining Table by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A well crafted smaller extension dining table with white Laminate top and satin black angled steel
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
T-385 Table Lamp by Luci Illuminazione Di Interni 1960
By LUCI Illuminazione
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Rara lampada mod. T-385 creata e prodotta da Luci Illuminazione Di Interni nel 1960.
Struttura in alluminio, vetro opalino.
Questa rara lampada è stata prodotta a cavallo tra il 1960...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
$2,509 Sale Price
30% Off
Pair of Mid Century Modern End Tables, Walnut, 1950s, Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of stunning walnut end tables attributed T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings.
Overall good condition
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Expertly Restored - Adrian Pearsall 2179-T Dining Table for Craft Associates
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 Dining Room Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood, Walnut
Kalmar Wave Ice Glass Table Lamp, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large vintage mid-century table lamp, 1960s. Modernist wave-like design in textured clear and white
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass
$2,581 Sale Price
20% Off
Varitone White Grey Honed Marble T Pedestal Cocktail Table
Located in Houston, TX
This modern cocktail table boasts a striking design featuring a single white and grey marble slab
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
T/5140-180 Italian Wooden Inlaid Dining Table by Zanaboni
By Zanaboni
Located in MEDA, IT
The T/5140-180 dining table is part of the new Classic collection by Zanaboni: veneered in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
"T" Red Lacquered Side Table Designed by Maximilian Eicke for Max ID NY
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Maximilian Eicke for his brand Max ID NY.
These minimalistic side tables are made from
Category
2010s Side Tables
Materials
Lacquer
A Modernist Table Lamp by Kalmar Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare, modernist table lamp by Kalmar, 1950's. Yellow shade on adjustable eye hook, heavy pot
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Fine French Architectural side tables in the manner of Hubert Le Gall
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Pasadena, CA
We are unable to fully identify these truly special side tables, a shipping label indicates that
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Travertine, Metal
Halten Side Table SH9-Polished Stainless Steel/Glass-by Sebastian Herkner for &T
By Sebastian Herkner
Located in Dubai, AE
form, and appreciation of precious materials.
Material
Frame:
Warm Black – High strength steel
Table
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Florence Knoll T-Bar Walnut Laminate Coffee / Cocktail Table
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century rectangular coffee / cocktail table with a walnut laminate top in three
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Kalmar Wave ice glass table lamp , 1970’s Germany
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Delft, NL
Kalmar Wave ice glass table lamp , 1970’s Germany
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
2x J.T.Kalmar Table lamps with original shades vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
2x J.T.Kalmar Table lamps with original shades vienna around 1950s
Brass polished and stove
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
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T Table For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic t table available at 1stDibs. A t table — often made from wood, metal and walnut — can elevate any home. Find 4018 options for an antique or vintage t table now, or shop our selection of 362 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the t table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A t table, designed in the mid-century modern, modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co. and J.T. Kalmar each produced at least one beautiful t table that is worth considering.
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A t table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,801, while the lowest priced sells for $23 and the highest can go for as much as $5,807,050.
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- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between an accent table and an end table comes down to how you use them. Accent tables function primarily as decorations and may be placed almost anywhere in a room. The purpose of an end table is to provide storage space next to a sofa or loveseat. Most people use them in pairs, with one placed on either side of the focal furnishing in a seating area. Find a large collection of accent tables and end tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023The main difference between a drawing table and a drafting table is adjustability. Typically, drawing table writing surfaces are stationary, while most drafting tables can be tilted and moved up and down. However, some people use the terms drawing and drafting table interchangeably to describe any table with a tilted writing surface. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of drafting tables.
- 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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021The difference between a billiard table and a pool table is primarily the size. The basic dimensions of a billiard table are usually 10’ by 5’, whereas a pool table is a relatively smaller structure, as they’re usually 3.5’ by 7’. An additional way that these tables differ from each other is the absence of pockets on the billiard table. Shop a range of billiard and pool tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023The main difference between a bistro table and a pub table is the size. A bistro table is usually around 28 to 36 inches tall, so you can sit at it with a standard dining chair. Often, people pair bistro chairs with bistro tables. A pub table is taller at around 40 to 44 inches and requires a pub-height chair or stool for comfortable seating. Find a variety of pub and bistro tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023There are two differences between end tables and side tables: function and size. Typically, end tables go beside a chair or at opposite ends of a sofa and have smaller tabletops, while side tables go toward the sides of seating areas or against walls and feature a larger surface area. However, many people use the words side and end tables interchangeably, so these differences may not always apply. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of end and side tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024The difference between a buffet table and a console table comes down to size and storage features. Console tables are usually less deep than buffet tables, so they take up less space behind sofas and along walls. In addition, consoles are less likely to have cabinets and drawers than buffet tables, which are designed to store dinnerware and serveware in dining rooms. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of buffets and console tables.
- 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 ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between a snooker table and a pool table comes down to dimensions. Generally, a snooker table is larger than a pool table, also called a billiards table. The increased size is due to the fact that a snooker game typically uses a total of 21 balls, compared to the 9 to 15 used during a pool game. Both types of gaming tables have six pockets, but those on a snooker table are usually smaller than those on a pool table because snooker balls tend to be smaller than billiard balls. On 1stDibs, find a range of billiard and snooker tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.
The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.
Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa, and its depth will match the seating. These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables, but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.
Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a coffee table and a console table is in the design. A coffee table is a low table that comes in many shapes, such as surfaces that are rectangles, squares, ovals or circles. Console tables are taller and usually have elongated shapes, such as ovals, rectangles or semicircles. Placement is another differentiator between the two types of tables. Coffee tables usually go in front of sofas and loveseats, while console tables may be placed behind a sofa or loveseat or along a wall. Find a large collection of coffee tables and console tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- What is a gateleg table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 29, 2020
First introduced in 16th century-England, a gateleg table is a popular kind of table that allowed for intimate dining. The tabletop of the gateleg table, which was initially round or oval versus the long tables and formal seating arrangements that preceded it, had a section that was fixed in place, while one or two sections of the surface were equipped with hinges. By design, a gateleg table could be extended so that more space could be allocated for work or for dining if needed. These hinged sections could be folded back into place on top of the fixed section or could easily be dropped down to hang vertically on their hinges when they weren’t in use. This function, which allowed the table’s drop leaves that weren’t in use to be pushed up against a wall, saved space in small homes because the table could be tucked away. Pivoted legs under the table — which formed a gate as they were joined at their tops and bottoms by crosspieces — supported the hinged sections.
- What is a drink table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A drink table is a small side table that’s main purpose is to provide a surface to place your drink. Drink tables are characterized by a small tabletop supported by a post and a thick base, and could come in a variety of styles from classic-chic to modern and sleek. Shop a collection of drink tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a waterfall table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A waterfall table is one where the material and the appearance of the top is extended down the side. Quite often it’s extended down two ends to give the appearance of it flowing over the side. Shop a collection of waterfall tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a working table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A working table is, simply put, a table where you can work. It is equipped with drawers and holders to hold implements and materials. It can range from a simple flat surface to complex designs. On 1stDibs, you can find the perfect table for your work purposes.
- What is a dumbwaiter table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A dumbwaiter table has two to three circular trays attached to a central column supported on a tripod base. Mostly made from mahogany, some varieties are designed with collapsible trays. On 1stDibs, you can find an antique and vintage collection of dumbwaiter tables.
- What is a dough table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A dough table, or kneading trough, is a primitive piece of furniture used in the bread-making process. Dough tables originated in Europe and were brought to the United States by the Pennsylvania Dutch sometime in the 1700s. The table's flat lid makes for the perfect kneading surface while the inside trough is the perfect space for the dough to rise.
- What is a smoker’s table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A smoker’s table or smoking stand is a piece of furniture that was designed to hold ashtrays and give smokers a place to stand or lean while they smoked. Some smoking stands were smaller and designed to be placed next to armchairs or other furniture, while tables were typically taller. Shop a collection of smoker’s tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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