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Unique Coffee Table by Jaro Komon, Germany, 2015
By Jaro Komon
Located in Munich, DE
Coffee table, MESA 1 by Jaro Komon, Germany 2015, unique piece, of the series Dynamic Objects
Category
2010s German Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Fruitwood
20th Century Coffee Table Converted From An Ammunition Case
Located in Lučenec, SK
This is a unique coffe table, which was converted from an ammunition case. It has iron legs. The
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Maison Jansen for Ralph Pucci Collections Italy Faux Elephant Tusk Coffee Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in London, GB
A unique coffee table designed by Maison Jansen and manufactured by Ralph Pucci collections, Italy
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Brass
Modern Mid-Century Modern Chrome and Glass Kidney-Shape Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant and unique Mid Century Modern kidney shaped glass and chrome plated coffee table with 3
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Retro Metal Coffee Table 1960s Danish Design Vintage
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Unique coffee table from the 1960s-1970s. Scandinavian design, Minimalist, practical form. Tabletop
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
19th Century Coffee Table Made with a Massage Table
Located in Saint Helena, CA
Very unique coffee table made with what was a massage table from India, no chance you could find
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Arts and Crafts Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Postmodern Sculptural Coffee Table by Maurizio Salvato for Saporiti
By Saporiti
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
Free form unique coffee table designed by Maurizio Salvato in 1980’s and produced by Saporiti
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Coffee Table in Oak Burr and Resin on Brushed Stainless Steel Base
Located in Brighton, GB
This unique coffee table is made from English oak burr. The wood has been cast in a clear resin
Category
2010s British Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Antique Burmese Musicians Surround Cocktail Table
Located in Bedford, NY
MONEY BY WHITING IN IMAGE 10,--TRANSFORMED INTO A UNIQUE COFFEE TABLE-3/8"TEMPERED GLASS TOP-55"DIAM
Category
Antique 19th Century Burmese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Amazing and Unique Coffee Table Fabricate from Giant Industrial Wheels
Located in New York, NY
A amazing coffee table created from a custom sized sheet of steel and giant industrial wheels
Category
20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
Hans J. Wegner Classic Coffee Table Ash Retro, 1970s
By Andreas Tuck Møbelfabrik, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Unique coffee table from the 1950s-1960s. The fantastic form designed by Hans J. Wegner for the
Category
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ash
Contemporary coffee table, with customisable wood veneer and marble top
Located in Porto, PT
conceived from different materials and details for additional glamour. A unique coffee table for those who
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid-century Coffee table with bent copper legs from the 1960s
Located in Budapest, HU
Unique coffee table with bent copper legs and darkened circular tempered glass tabletop, from the
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Coffee Table with Solid Stone Plate Chrome Frame, 1970s
Located in Porto, PT
Unique coffee table with solid stone plate on chromed frame, steel legs have wheels. Table is a
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Cast Stone, Stainless Steel
Handmade Ceramic Coffee Table by Roger Capron for Vallauris, France, 1970s
By Roger Capron
Located in Winterswijk, NL
Unique coffee table designed by Roger Capron, Vallauris France.
In 1952, Roger Capron purchased an
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Ceramic
Unique Coffee Table/Bench by George Nakashima, 1957
By George Nakashima
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Custom, early commission. Dramatic and very unique piece by Nakashima. American black walnut slab
Category
20th Century American Benches
Materials
Walnut
Rare Coffee Table by Denisco, Italy 1970
By Denisco
Located in Wilnis, UT
A unique coffee table, manufactured by Denisco in Italy around 1970.
It has a black lacuqered
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Lapiaz Coffee Table with Black or White Finish and Brass Detail
By Boca Do Lobo
Located in New York, NY
Lapiaz inspired this unique coffee table. The french word is the name given to the typical karst
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
17th Century Iron Trunk with Locking Mechanism
Located in New York, NY
mechanism.
Perfect as a unique coffee table.
Category
Antique 17th Century European Trunks and Luggage
Berthold Muller Mosaic Cofffe Table with Brass Legs, Germany 1950
s
By Berthold Muller
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Unique coffe table by the mosaic German sculpturer Berthold Muller. With brass legs.
Berthold
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Brass
Nathan Teak Extending Coffee Table
By Nathan Furniture
Located in Greater Manchester, GB
themselves one of the market leaders for stylish and practical furniture.
This unique coffee table
Category
Mid-20th Century Great Britain (UK) Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cockta...
Materials
Teak, Lacquer
1970s Mid-Century Modern "Space Age" Chrome
Glass Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
This beautiful and unique coffee table was manufactured in the 70s. The shape of this coffee table
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Modern Coffee Table in Gold
Curved Marble Table-Top
By Duffy London
Located in London, GB
Kronos is the latest modern furniture design from Duffy London. A unique coffee table design
Category
2010s British Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Stainless Steel
$43,597 / item
Modern Coffee Table in Marble
Gold Finishing
By Duffy London
Located in London, GB
Kronos is the latest modern furniture design from Duffy London. A unique coffee table design within
Category
2010s British Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Steel
$44,911 / item
Modern Round Coffee Table with Silver Balloon
By Duffy London
Located in London, GB
.
Balance is a unique coffee table design, and is offered in a variety of finishes including brushed or
Category
2010s British Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
$18,621 / item
Carved Red Tulip Coffee Table; Square; Glass Top
By Eric Freyer
Located in Reno, NV
This unique coffee table is sure to turn heads. Made of maple, poplar, and chechen, the sculpted
Category
Early 2000s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Maple
$2,200 / item
Postmodern Coffee Table with Mirrored Bar by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, 1980
By Saporiti, Giovanni Offredi
Located in București, B
Unique coffee table with a mirrored bar designed by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti in the 1980s. The
Category
Antique 1890s Italian Post-Modern Side Tables
Materials
Burl, Mirror
21st Century Modern Coffee Table in Marble
Matte Black Finish
By Duffy London
Located in London, GB
Kronos is the latest modern furniture design from Duffy London. A unique coffee table design within
Category
2010s British Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Steel
Ado Chale, Coffee Table in Jade
By Ado Chale
Located in Bordeaux, FR
A unique coffee table on base crimped in bronze with mosaic top in nephrite jade by Ado Chale
Category
2010s Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Jade
$160,207
Equilibrio: Architecture Balance - Salvaged Mahogany
Coral Coffee Table
By Elvira Martinez Manso - HERBEH WOOD
Located in Guaynabo, US
with nature's charm. This unique coffee table showcases the synergy between form and substance
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Puerto Rican Organic Modern Coffee and Coc...
Materials
Coral, Pink Coral, Brass
Epoxy resin Olive dining Table
Located in Azaruja, PT
between nature and modernity with a unique coffee table.
It is a combination of beauty , naturalness and
Category
2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
Epoxy black resin Olive dining Table
Located in Azaruja, PT
between nature and modernity with a unique coffee table.
It is a combination of beauty , naturalness and
Category
2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
Belgochrom Side Table, 23-Carat Gold-Plated, 1970s
By belgochrom
Located in Krakow, małopolskie
A unique coffee table made in Belgium in the Belgochrom manufacture. Noble material in the form of
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Gold Plate
$1,600 / item
Amorph Climax Coffee Table Solid Wood Walnut Finish with Organic Shape Glass
By Amorph Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique coffee table made out of solid ashwood with organic glass.
Dimensions: 44" L x 44” D x 16.5
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Dylan Moore Studio, Slatted Ash Stools
By Dylan Moore Studio
Located in Toronto, ON
together they are a perfect and unique coffee table. Pulled apart individually and they are great low
Category
2010s Canadian Other Stools
Materials
Ash
$7,500 / set
Unique High End Coffee Table
Located in Stockholm, SE
A absolute beautiful piece by an unknown Swedish artist. Made in the 40´s.
Brings that extra unique
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
$10,561
Unique Vintage Grate Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage grate center in reclaimed oak frame and legs.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Vesna Bricelj Unique "Sirocco" Coffee Table 2014
Located in New York, NY
Unique square "Sirocco" coffee table with top in customized "verre églomisé" and steel base by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Unique White Knoll Glass Top Coffee Table
By Knoll
Located in New Haven, CT
This Classic Knoll design coffee table was professionally resurfaced in white enamel, a fresh
Category
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Enamel
Unique Brutalist Welded Metal Sculpture Coffee Table
By Jason Seley
Located in Allentown, PA
Unusual Brutalist Welded Car Parts Coffee Table Designed in The 1960's-1970's.Attributed To Torch
Category
Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Enamel, Chrome
Modern Coffee Table in Wood
Glass Unique Edition
By Duffy London
Located in London, GB
A bespoke rectangular edition Abyss coffee table by Christopher Duffy for Duffy London. This is a
Category
2010s British Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Beech, Birch
Unique Studio Crafted American Swivel Drawer Coffee Table
Located in Maastricht, NL
A Mid-Century American studio crafted wooden coffee table with sabre legs and a small swivel drawer
Category
Vintage 1960s American American Craftsman Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm, Rosewood
Unique modern Art Deco Italian design coffee table
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Beautiful round coffee table with a brass frame and a nice undamaged glass surface. The heavy frame
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Will West Unique Contemporary Stained Marble Coffee Table
By Will West
Located in Milan, Italy
This one of a kind coffee table was designed and crafted in Italy by British artist Will West. It
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Vintage Rectangular tiled coffee table - Juliette Belarti Unique brutalist table
By Juliette Belarti
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Rectangular tiled coffee table by Juliette Belarti dating back from the late 70’s. The tiles are
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Sawkille Co. Unique Scorched Stump Coffee Table on Casters
By Sawkille Co
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
Scorched and ebonized Ambrosia Maple Stump Slab Coffee Table with casters and natural brass inlays
Category
2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Unique Bespoke Square Coffee Table with Orb, Antonio Fortuna
Located in Hollywood, FL
Colombian Artist Designed Bespoke Furniture, contemporary coffee table with orb.
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
A Unique Green La Barge Glass Top Coffee Table
Located in New Haven, CT
This is a La Barge glass “Tray” coffee table we had it powder coated in an emerald green color.
The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Unique Louis Van Teeffelen Coffee Table for Webe, 1950s
By Louis Van Teeffelen, WéBé
Located in Achterveld, NL
Beautiful teak coffee table designed by Louis van Teeffelen and manufactured by Wébé Holland. The
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Will West Contemporary Unique Solid Carrara Marble Coffee Table
By Will West
Located in Milan, Italy
This coffee table is an unique piece by British artist Will West, living and working in Pavia
Category
2010s Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble
Contemporary Coffee Table, Silver Black Marble, Minimalist, Modern, Unique
By Isabell Gatzen
Located in Zurich, CH
The other way round coffee table creates sophisticated and sculptural aesthetics for any room with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Stainless Steel
Contemporary Coffee Table, Orobico Marble, Minimalist, Modern, Unique, Round
By Isabell Gatzen
Located in Zurich, CH
The other way round coffee table creates sophisticated and sculptural aesthetics for any room with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Stainless Steel
Contemporary Coffee Table Bianco Arabescato Marble Minimalist Modern Unique
By Isabell Gatzen
Located in Zurich, CH
The other way round coffee table creates sophisticated and sculptural aesthetics for any room with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Stainless Steel
Contemporary Coffee Table, Emparador Dark Marble, Minimalist, Modern, Unique
By Isabell Gatzen
Located in Zurich, CH
The other way round coffee table creates sophisticated and sculptural aesthetics for any room with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Stainless Steel
Splendid unique Memphis style mother of pearl coffee table
Located in Culver City, CA
This unique and exquisite work of art. Striking by its workmanship; its design and the quality of
Category
Vintage 1980s Balinese Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Beautiful Coffee Table "White Composition" Goliath Creation, Unique Piece
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
butterflies.
2014 unique piece signed by the artist.
Category
2010s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Unique Bespoke American Walnut Round Coffee Table with Round Cutouts
Located in Hollywood, FL
Colombian Artist designed bespoke furniture, unique walnut round coffee table with round cutouts
Category
2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
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Unique Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of unique coffee tables for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct unique coffee tables — often made from metal, wood and glass — can elevate any home. There are 215 antique and vintage unique coffee tables for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 82 modern editions to choose from as well. Unique coffee tables have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco unique coffee tables are consistently popular styles. Unique coffee tables have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Jörg Pietschmann, Studio Superego and Philip and Kelvin LaVerne are consistently popular.
How Much are Unique Coffee Tables?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,975, while they’re typically $475 on the low end and $180,000 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 Unique 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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