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Amazing Vintage French Transitional Cocktail Table w/Marble Top
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
WOW! The French have done it again. Unique vintage French coffee table with a groovy transitional
Category
20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Transitional Mid-Century Modern Lucite and Glass Cocktail Table
Located in North York, ON
This French style cocktail table is quite sharp. It showcases brushed metal corner connectors with
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Rustic Storage Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
transitional interiors. The coffee table is perfect for showcasing decor, serving guests, or organizing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
$2,790 / item
English Georgian-Style Coffee Table
Located in Middleburg, VA
English Georgian-style Coffee Table. Constructed as a low trestle table form. Very nice patina and
Category
Late 20th Century English Georgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Transitional Tray Top Cocktail Ottoman
Located in Westwood, NJ
With Anglo-Indian antecedents – and a go-to for today’s home. The channel-upholstered top is paired with a handy removable tray, and set in a reeded panel base. Finished with octagon...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$4,395 / item
Tomlinson Mahogany
Black Leather Square Coffee Table
By Tomlinson
Located in Chicago, IL
Unexpected and rare Tomlison transitional square bleached mahogany coffee table with black leather
Category
Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Sophisticated Inlaid Wood Coffee Table by Amy Howard
By Amy Howard
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Transitional inlaid wood coffee table by Amy Howard. The table has a banded diamond design with an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Ligne Roset YoYo Postmodern Frosted Glass Adjustable Coffee Table
By Ligne Roset
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
sturdy metal frame, with a base that easily transitions from a low coffee table to a higher dining table
Category
Early 2000s French Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Short Tulip Base with Rocas Azul Top Coffee Table
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful coffee table is a part of Brendan Bass's one of a kind collection and is a favorite
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Limestone
Tall Tulip Base with Rocas Azul Top Coffee Table
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful coffee table is a part of Brendan Bass's one of a kind collection and is a favorite
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Limestone
Height Adjustable Elongated Table Veneered in Meranti, Italy 1970s
Located in Hellouw, NL
This height-adjustable coffee table, veneered in rich meranti, combines versatility with elegance
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
GT Atelier Modern Low Table with Sandstone Inset Top
Located in Chicago, IL
Clean lines and a simple design allow this coffee table to transition into any style interior
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
Modern Transitional Leather Oval Ottoman Coffee Table with Wooden Turned Legs
Located in Wichita, KS
This ottoman or coffee table is a transitional oval shape with soft taupe leather. It is hard
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Gt Atelier Modern Low Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Clean lines and a simple design allow this coffee table to transition into any style interior
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Organic Modern Furniture
Materials
Elm
Table Maquette by Chicago Designer Henry P Glass Industrial Design
By Henry Glass
Located in Oakland, CA
one of his convertible tables that transitions from a coffee table to dining. A fun and interesting
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
GT Atelier Modern Low Rectangular Table in Natural Elmwood
Located in Chicago, IL
Clean lines and a simple design allow this coffee table to transition into any style interior
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Furniture
Materials
Elm
Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo
Brass Tray Circular or Round Cocktail
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A chic and classic transitional coffee table circa 1960's. It features a faux bamboo wood base with
Category
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Fine Transition Midcentury Nickel Silvered Bronze Mirror Coffee Cocktail Table
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
mirrored two-tier coffee or cocktail table in the manor of Bagues. Purchased From Lorin Marsh
In very fine
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze, Nickel
Transition Style Coffee Table in Gilt Brass and Oxidized Mirror, 1960s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Transition style coffee table in gilt brass standing on four fluted legs topped by pinecones
Category
Vintage 1960s French Louis XVI Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Transitional Round Marquetry Coffee or Cocktail Table in Floral Motif with Bronze Accents
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This Louis XV - Louis XVI Transition style round marquetry cocktail table features a floral motif
Category
Early 20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Hollywood Regency Asian Transitional Modern Square Burl Cocktail Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A modern and Asian inspired square coffee table from the early 1970s. It features a beautiful rich
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Oval Gilt Iron
Glass Traditional Coffee Cocktail Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very elegant transitional gilt iron oval coffee table having tapered legs with ball decoration and
Category
2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Rare Early Transitional George Nelson Round Coffee Table with Planter
By George Nelson, Herman Miller, Paul Laszlo
Located in Southampton, NJ
No label - HM numbers.
Rare grey top. Minor wear around edges and legs.
1948 design
Measures: 40 1/4" diameter x 15 high.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Small Custom Transition Side Tables Poco Designs
By Corinna Warm, WARM
Located in Santa Monica, CA
character and individuality of the piece.
The Transition collection currently features a coffee table, a
Category
2010s American Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Small Custom Transition Side Tables Poco Designs (Deposit 2/2)
By Corinna Warm, WARM
Located in Santa Monica, CA
character and individuality of the piece.
The Transition collection currently features a coffee table, a
Category
2010s American Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
1970
s Italian Extendable Wooden Dining Table by Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Paris, FR
signature blend of sleek design and functionality by transitioning from a low coffee table to a high dining
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal
New Transition Mirror in Polished Metal Stainless Steel Brass Finish in Stock
By Corinna Warm, WARM
Located in Santa Monica, CA
features a coffee table, a set of nesting tables, side tables and mirrors.
The finish is made to order
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Twin Flame, Concrete Fireplace Coffee Table with Reclaimed Wood
By Thomas R. Lancaster
Located in Alpine, TX
coffee table combines traditional and contemporary styles into a simple yet sophisticated profile. The
Category
2010s American Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Concrete, Cement
Vintage Transitional Style Glass Top Coffee Table with Metal Tree Branch Base
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Transitional style glass top cocktail table, unbranded. Gold tone painted metal base in the form
Category
Late 20th Century American Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Marble and Steel Coffee Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
This contemporary coffee table could transition from an urban loft to a cozy suburban home because
Category
20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Cuba on the Verge Vintage Coffee Table Photography Hard-Cover Book
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Cuba on The Verge: An Island In Transition Vintage Coffee Table Photography Hard-Cover Book
A
Category
20th Century American Bohemian Books
Materials
Paper
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Transitional Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the transitional coffee table you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, wood and brass, every transitional coffee table was constructed with great care. Find 14 options for an antique or vintage transitional coffee table now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect transitional coffee table — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A transitional coffee table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Louis XVI styles are sought with frequency. A well-made transitional coffee table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Brendan Bass, Buzao and Corinna Warm are consistently popular.
How Much is a Transitional Coffee Table?
Prices for a transitional coffee table start at $995 and top out at $14,760 with the average selling for $3,500.
Finding the Right Tables for You
The right vintage, new or antique tables can help make any space in your home stand out.
Over the years, the variety of tables available to us, as well as our specific needs for said tables, has broadened. Today, with all manner of these must-have furnishings differing in shape, material and style, any dining room table can shine just as brightly as the guests who gather around it.
Remember, when shopping for a dining table, it must fit your dining area, and you need to account for space around the table too — think outside the box, as an oval dining table may work for tighter spaces. Alternatively, if you’ve got the room, a Regency-style dining table can elevate any formal occasion at mealtime.
Innovative furniture makers and designers have also redefined what a table can be. Whether it’s an unconventional Ping-Pong table, a brass side table to display your treasured collectibles or a Louis Vuitton steamer trunk to add an air of nostalgia to your loft, your table can say a lot about you.
The visionary work of French designer Xavier Lavergne, for example, includes tables that draw on the forms of celestial bodies as often as they do aquatic creatures or fossils. Elsewhere, Italian architect Gae Aulenti, who looked to Roman architecture in crafting her stately Jumbo coffee table, created clever glass-topped mobile coffee tables that move on bicycle tires or sculpted wood wheels for Fontana Arte.
Coffee and cocktail tables can serve as a room’s centerpiece with attention-grabbing details and colors. Glass varieties will keep your hardwood flooring and dazzling area rugs on display, while a marble or stone coffee table in a modern interior can showcase your prized art books and decorative objects. A unique vintage desk or writing table can bring sophistication and even a bit of spice to your work life.
No matter your desired form or function, a quality table for your living space is a sound investment. On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage, new and antique bedside tables, mid-century end tables and more .
Questions About Transitional Coffee Table
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
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