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Cicognino coffee table model, by Franco Albini for Cassina
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Busnago, IT
A wooden serving table, model TN6 "Cicognino," manufactured by Cassina, design by Franco Albini, 2000s.
Some objects embody the quintessence of great design. They possess personalit...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Cherry wood coffee table - Veneto - Italy.
Located in Firenze, FI
Tavolino da caffè in legno di ciliegio – Veneto - Italia.
Elegante tavolino rotondo in pregiato
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cherry, Fruitwood, Bentwood
Coffee table by Vladimir Kagan mod. Snail
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Vittoria, IT
Gorgeous coffee table designed by Vladimir Kagan, the frame assembles in 3 pieces and forms a walnut wood spiral, the glass is 2 cm thick. It has a small chipping; we can have it gro...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Vintage glass and steel coffee table with black profile
Located in Brescia, IT
Tavolino anni ’70 con piano in vetro, struttura in acciaio e bordo arrotondato nero, dal carattere
Category
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Scandinavian teak coffee table Alberts for Tibro 1950s
By Alberts Tibro
Located in Brescia, IT
Tavolino scandinavo in teak prodotto da Alberts per Tibro, anni ’50/’60, con timbro originale sotto
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Mahogany bar table with steel base
Located in Brescia, IT
Tavolino scandinavo anni ’30 con piano in mogano, stelo intagliato e base quadrata in acciaio
Category
Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Mahogany bar table with steel base
Located in Brescia, IT
Tavolino scandinavo anni ’30 con piano in mogano, stelo intagliato e base quadrata in acciaio
Category
Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Gio Coffee Table Ponti
tripod
of the 1950s 20th century
By Gio Ponti
Located in Palermo, IT
Questo tavolino progettato da Giò Ponti incarna l’eleganza senza tempo e l’innovazione del design
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$1,335 Sale Price
34% Off
623 Lewis Coffee Table by Frank Lloyd Wright for Cassina
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina
Located in Ravenna, IT
Tavolino progettato da Frank Lloyd Wright per Cassina nel 1996.
Composto da superfici in legno
Category
1990s Italian Neoclassical Revival Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Nutwood
Cesare Augusto Nava, Center Table, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rivoli, IT
Particolare tavolino da centro in legno laccato con dettaglio in acciaio lucido, piano in vetro
Category
Vintage 1970s European Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Corner coffee table manufactured by Zeus in Italy, late 1990s
By Zeus
Located in Ravenna, IT
Tavolino angolare prodotto da Zeus alla fine degli anni 90 in Italia.
Il tavolino presenta una
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Tavolino in legno e ottone, Secessione Viennese, Austria 1902
By Otto Wagner, J
J Kohn
Mundus
Located in Firenze, IT
Tavolino in legno curvato ebanizzato, con applicazioni in ottone martellato, del periodo della
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Low curved chrome-plated coffee table 2 tops 1960s 20th century.
By Giotto Stoppino
Located in Palermo, IT
Tavolino da fiori di design italiano con struttura cromata e piano in vetro color fumo degli anni
Category
20th Century Italian Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
$1,621 Sale Price
20% Off
Tavolino da centro o posacenere - attribuito a FONTANARTE . ITALIA 1960
By Fontana Arte
Located in Milano, IT
, questo bel tavolino, avendo la parte centrale una molatura del vetro concava ,si può utilizzare anche
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Tavolino
Fasce Cromate
Azucena di Caccia Dominioni anni 60-70
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Milano, IT
Tavolino da centro in metallo smaltato e cromato con piano rettangolare in vetro. Piccola
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Round coffee table with "Hunter on horseback" inlays in neoclassical style
By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.
Located in Cantù, IT
Tavolino rotondo con intarsi “Cacciatore a cavallo” in stile neoclassico
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Brass and Glass Coffee Table - 1970s Modernist Style
By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.
Located in Cantù, IT
Elegante tavolino vintage risalente agli anni '70, realizzato con una struttura in ottone dorato e
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Italian hexagonal brass and glass coffee table from the 1990s
By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.
Located in Cantù, IT
Tavolino italiano esagonale in ottone e vetro degli anni '90
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Fontana Arte Coffee Table Mod. 1736 with Mirrored Top, Italy 1950s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Naples, IT
1958, Rarissimo Tavolino mod.1736 con struttura in ottone ed ottone laccato. piano in vetro. Produzione
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Atlantis coffee table designed by Lorenzo Arosio and produced by Glas
By Lorenzo Arosio, Glas Italia
Located in Ravenna, IT
Tavolino Atlantis disegnato da Lorenzo Arosio e prodotto da Glas Italia. Realizzato interamente in
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Gio Ponti, Low side table, Prod. Giordano Chiesa, early 1950s
By Gio Ponti, Giordano Chiesa
Located in Rivoli, IT
Particolare tavolino da caffè disegnato da Gio Ponti nei primissimi anni '50 e prodotto da Giordano
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Italian Luxury brass coffee table with glass shelves, 1990s
By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.
Located in Cantù, IT
Tavolino da salotto è l'ideale per chi cerca un arredo minimalista ma di classe. Caratterizzato da
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Wooden coffee table with brass ferrules, Italy 1950s
Located in Firenze, IT
Particolare tavolino in legno italiano degli anni ‘50 di ottima fattura. Il tavolino ha un piano
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
751 square coffee table by Ico Parisi for Cassina, 1960s
By Ico Parisi, Cassina
Located in Busnago, IT
Un tavolino quadrato nr 751 disegnato da Ico Parisi, prodotto da Cassina, è etichettato come
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Marble And Metal Living Room Coffee Table Modern Design 1980s
Located in Taranto, IT
Tavolino Da Salotto Marmo E Metallo Design Modernariato Anni 80.
Base in marmo struttura in
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
1950s coffee table with shaped white marble top
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Raro e particolare tavolino da caffè anni '50 di manifattura italiana, con struttura in tubolare
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass, Iron
Vintage 60
s wooden coffee table Italian design coffee table
Located in None, IT
Tavolino da salotto con piedi in ottone dorato struttura in metallo nero e legno curvo, piano
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
$852 Sale Price
35% Off
Italian Hand Decorated Ceramic Coffee Table New Design Capperidicasa
By Capperidicasa, Amaaro
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Tavolino con top rotondo in ceramica smaltata decorato a mano con struttura in metallo verniciato
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Large Alanda Coffee Table Paolo Piva for B&B 1980
s
By Paolo Piva, B&B Italia
Located in Milano, MI
Tavolino da salotto modello Alanda disegnato da Paolo Piva nel 1979 per B&B Italia e prodotto negli
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
FD 532
coffee table by Finn Juhl for France
Son 1960s
By Finn Juhl, France
Søn
Located in Milano, IT
Tavolino da centro realizzato in legno di teak; presente il marchio della produzione. Restaurato.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Tavolino postmoderno in noce con piano fumè, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Palermo, IT
Tavolino da salotto italiano Mid-Century Post Modern in noce massiccio, piano in cristal fumè
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Art Glass, Wood
"Valentine" round black marquinia coffee table by William Mulas
By William Mulas
Located in Modugno, BA
simmetriche e scultoree, che conferiscono al tavolo un fascino contemporaneo.
Questo tavolino vanta
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
"Valentine" oval black marquinia coffee table by William Mulas
By William Mulas
Located in Modugno, BA
simmetriche e scultoree, che conferiscono al tavolo un fascino contemporaneo.
Questo tavolino vanta
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
Santambrogio
De Berti Tavolino da salotto legno anni 60 design Modernariato
By Santambrogio
De Berti
Located in Taranto, IT
Meraviglioso tavolino da salotto in legno, metallo, ottone e vetro , prodotto negli anni 60
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Iron
"Valentine" oval brown forest coffee table by William Mulas
Located in Modugno, BA
simmetriche e scultoree, che conferiscono al tavolo un fascino contemporaneo.
Questo tavolino vanta
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal, Steel
Italian design coffee table in wood and glass from the 1970s
By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.
Located in Cantù, IT
Tavolino di design italiano in legno e vetro degli anni '70
Category
20th Century Italian Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Gae Aulenti for Poltronova Tavolino Bianco "Locus Solus," Italy 1964
By Poltronova, Gae Aulenti
Located in Naples, IT
Locus Solus is a series of outdoor furniture designed by architect Gae Aulenti in 1967, produced by Poltronova, Zanotta and later acquired by Exteta. The elements of the series are: ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Tavolino Bar tondo in acciaio vintage anni 70 (prezzo cadauno)
Located in Milano, MI
separatamente
prezzo indicato per singolo tavolino
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
$2,671 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Low coffee table, stainless steel and glass by Ausenda, 1970
By Giovanni Ausenda
Located in Manzano, IT
Tavolino da caffè basso, inox e vetro di Ausenda, 1970Stile
Vintage
Periodo del design
1970 - 1979
Category
Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Small table series
Artona
by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1970s
By Maxalto, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Quarrata, IT
Tavolino della serie ''Artona'' di Afra e Tobia Scarpa per Maxalto, 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
$14,310 Sale Price
20% Off
Tavolino Piano Marmo Intarsiato base ferro battuto in Italia da Cupioli
By Cupioli made in Italy
Located in Rimini, IT
Tavolino da salotto con piano in marmo Trani Beige ed intarsio in scagliola nelle tonalità dell
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Coffee and Cocktai...
Materials
Marble, Wrought Iron
$3,625 Sale Price
20% Off
Tavolino Augusto Romano, in legno e corda intrecciata, Italia anni ‘40
By Augusto Romano
Located in Firenze, IT
Tavolino disegnato da Augusto Romano negli anni ‘40. Il tavolino ha un piano in legno laccato
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
String, Wood
Ezio Didone Tavolino In Acciaio Tubolare Cromato Cristallo Fumè Design Anni ‘70
By Ezio Didone
Located in Taranto, IT
EZIO DIDONE TAVOLINO DA CAFFÈ ANNI 70.
Meraviglioso tavolino da caffè interamente in acciaio
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Crystal, Steel
Marcuso coffee table by Marco Zanuso for Zanotta, 1970s
By Zanotta, Marco Zanuso
Located in Correggio, IT
Tavolino anni 70 modello Marcuso di Marco Zanuso per Zanotta. Le gambe sono in acciaio cromato e
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Willy Rizzo vintage brass and tempered glass coffee table 70s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Palermo, IT
Made of chrome-plated steel and dark glass i.e., smoked.
Quality Italian production, ''WILLY RIZZO'' 1970s.
Condition: good, signs of wear and tear are due to use and time.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$2,462 Sale Price
30% Off
1960s coffee table attributed to Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Premariacco, IT
Icona del design italiano anni '60 questo tavolino si presenta per arricchire ogni tipologia di
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood, Nutwood
Italian brass and metal coffee table with marble top 1960s
By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.
Located in Cantù, IT
Tavolino italiano in ottone e metallo con piano in marmo anni '60
Category
20th Century Italian Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Handcrafted coffee table with ceramic glass top and legs in walnut
Located in Manzano, IT
Tavolino artigianale con piano in vetro ceramico e gambe in noce
PEZZI 1
PERIODO DEL DESIGN
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Luigi Brusotti low glass and brass coffee table Italy 1940-1950
By Luigi Brusotti
Located in Palermo, IT
considerato in ottime condizioni originali e pronto a diventare un pezzo di casa.
Un raro tavolino in
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$11,352 Sale Price
36% Off
Coffee table by Lyda Levi for McGuire 1980s smoked glass top
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Tavolino con base in bambù, piano in vetro fumè.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Smoked Glass
Tavolino Ferro Battuto con Piano Ardesia Intarsiato a Mano in Italia Cupioli
By Cupioli made in Italy
Located in Rimini, IT
Tavolino da salotto con piano in ardesia nera ed intarsio in scagliola verde malachite brillante
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Slate, Wrought Iron
$3,711 Sale Price
20% Off
Coffee table with marble top by Hohnert Design, Germany, 1960
By Hohnert Design
Located in Premariacco, IT
Tavolino da caffè vintage anni '60 di Hohnert Design, produzione tedesca.
Linea moderna e
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Living Room Coffee Table Black Marble Inlaid, Wood Bases Handmade by Cupioli
By Cupioli made in Italy
Located in Rimini, IT
Tavolino da salotto realizzato con la tecnica decorativa dell' intarsio in scagliola su piano in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
Low Square Wooden Coffee Table with Trays Luigi Sormani 1960 Italy Brass
By Luigi Sormani
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Elegante razionale tavolino Basso 4 scomparti con vassoi estraibili di Sormani 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$2,078 Sale Price
30% Off
Low coffee table, design attributed to Paolo BUFFA, with round glass top. 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Torino, IT
Tavolino basso,
design attribuito
a Paolo BUFFA,
con piano tondo
in vetro e struttura
in legno
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Tavolino Quadrato Intarsio Scagliola, Base Marmo Giallo, Fatto a Mano in Italia
By Cupioli made in Italy
Located in Rimini, IT
Handmade coffee table with artistical decoration on the square top and carved edge made precious by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Empire Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Scagliola, Wood
$3,701 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian design coffee table made of wood, brass and glass. Italy, 50s
Located in Torino, IT
fumo,
coffee table da centro
MATERIALI
Legno laccato, ottone, vetro
DIMENSIONI
Altezza: 40 cm
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
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Tavolino Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the tavolino coffee table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and glass, every tavolino coffee table was constructed with great care. There are 76 variations of the antique or vintage tavolino coffee table you’re looking for, while we also have 49 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer tavolino coffee table, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A tavolino coffee table, designed in the mid-century modern, modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one tavolino coffee table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Fontana Arte, Cupioli made in Italy and Gianfranco Frattini produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Tavolino Coffee Table?
The average selling price for a tavolino coffee table at 1stDibs is $2,400, while they’re typically $221 on the low end and $32,143 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Coffee-tables-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 Tavolino Coffee Table
- 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 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, 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, 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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