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Restored Wooden Coffee Table with Glass Top from Druzstvo, 1960s
Located in Żory, PL
A unique coffee table, a combination of a wooden structure and glass. It was produced by
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
$810 Sale Price
20% Off
Unique
Custom Coffee Table w/ a 19th C. Spanish Cheese Making Natural Wood Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A custom coffee table created from a late 19th century Spanish cheese drying trough. This unique
Category
Antique 19th Century Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Rare Steel and Iron Coffee Table with Lava Stone Top, circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This unique coffee table is made of an interesting iron base with a cross stretcher attached to the
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Lava, Steel, Iron
Boomerang Leg Coffee Table by Mersman Furniture
By Mersman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Amazing and unique coffee table from the talented craftsmen of Ohio's famous Mersman Furniture
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut
German Wooden trolly table 1960
s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
wheels give it an authentic industrial look. Perfect to repurpose as a unique coffee table — a true
Category
Vintage 1960s German Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
$695 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Postmodern Geometric Glass Coffee Table, Ettore Sottsass Style, 1980s
By Lella
Massimo Vignelli for Casigliani, Ettore Sottsass, Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This unique coffee table features a geometric design, with a new glass top. Inspired by Ettore
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Industrial Cart Coffee Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
coffee table.
Category
Early 20th Century American Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Postmodern Glass Coffee Table, Marble, Geometric, Unique, Rectangular Top
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Postmodern Glass Coffee Table, Marble, Geometric, Unique, Rectangular Top
Measurements:
52" L x 26
Category
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Vintage Industrial Cart Coffee Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
coffee table.
Category
Early 20th Century American Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Rare Coffee Table with Ceramics by Jos De Mey for Van Den Berghe-Pauvers, 1960s
By Van den Berghe-Pauvers 1, Jos De Mey
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Unique coffee table designed by Jos De Mey for Van Den Berghe-Pauvers in the early 1960s. Made of
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
Large brutalist forme libre coffee table gilt wrought iron 1970
Located in Paris, IDF
Rare and unique coffee table designed by a French anonymous designer in the 1970s. The three
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron, Gold Leaf
Unique coffee table in ceramic by Georges Pelletier for La Roue Vallauris
By La Roue, Georges Pelletier
Located in NICE, FR
This ceramic table, designed by Georges Pelletier for La Roue Vallauris in the 1970s, showcases the
Category
Vintage 1970s French Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Coffee Table in Oak and Glass, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
By Tatra Pravenec
Located in Zohor, SK
Unique coffee table with typical mid-century style. Produced in 1960s by Tatra Pravenec company
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Oak
$309 Sale Price
60% Off
Andrianna Shamaris Handmade Teak Wood Coffee Table, Mid Century Style
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful century old teak slab from my private collection, has been crafted into a unique coffee
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
S6 Coffee Table by Mascia Meccani
By Meccani Design
Located in Milan, IT
unique coffee table, part of the Saturno series, which is made of only non-reproducible pieces. The base
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
$4,805 / item
Andrianna Shamaris Impressive Shell Inlay Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful century old three inch thick teak panel has been hand crafted into a unique coffee
Category
2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Split Circle Bronze Unique Coffee Table, Rough Crystal Stone by Pierre De Valck
Located in Geneve, CH
Timetable With Rough Crystal Stone by Pierre De Valck
Unique Piece.
Dimensions: W 100 x D 150 x H
Category
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Bronze
Ceramic and Metal Coffee Table by Stil Keramos 60s
By Stil Keramos
Located in Padova, IT
Stunning and unique coffee table made by Stil Keramos, Padova Italy in 1960s.
A decorated ceramic
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Coffee Table In Oak And Glass, Czechoslovakia 1960s
Located in Zohor, SK
Unique coffee table with typical mid-century style. Produced in 1960s by Tatra Pravenec company
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Oak
$275 Sale Price
70% Off
Gorgeous Pia Manu Slate and Ceramic Mosaic Artwork Coffee Table, Belgium
By Pia Manu
Located in Voorburg, NL
composition composed of inlays of a beautiful variety of warm colors. Gorgeous unique coffee table, no other
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Slate, Steel, Chrome
Rare brutalist Brazilian stone coffee table by Pia Manu, ca. 1960
Located in Meulebeke, BE
rare and unique coffee table made by Belgian artist Pia Manu. This exclusive table was designed in the
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Slate, Steel
Studio Davico Coffee Table Stainless Steel Mirror Glass, Italy, Circa 1970
By Studio Davico, Eugenio Davico
Located in Vienna, AT
Unique coffee table by Eugenio Davico with the original pattern mirror glass top, Italy 1970
Very
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Unique Coffee Table With Glass Top And Frame Shaped In Steel By Jørgen Flemmer
Located in Lejre, DK
Sculptural coffee table with clear glass and hand-welded steel frame, signed J. Flemmer 3.9.1986
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Chrome and Smoked Crystal Round Italian Coffee Table, Giotto Stoppino, 1970s
By Giotto Stoppino
Located in Roma, IT
coffee table was designed in Italy in the 1970s in the style of Giotto Stoppino.
This unique coffee
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Chrome
Fantasy Furniture Alligator Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Unique coffee table in the form of an alligator, or crocodile, having a solid wood body ( oak
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Oak
$2,240 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Italian Coffee Table Style of Memphis Milano, 1990s
By Memphis Milano
Located in Paris, IDF
artsy. This unique coffee table is found in very good vintage condition.
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Pair of 18th C. Spanish Door Coffee Tables on Custom Iron Bases
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a pair of custom coffee tables each made from an 18th century Spanish door. These unique
Category
Antique 18th Century Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
1940s Restored White 2-Tiered Wrought Iron Silhouette Coffee Table
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini, Russell Woodard
Located in Bensalem, PA
Very unique coffee table circa 1940s 50s completely sandblasted and professionally powder coated I
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
19th C. Italian Giltwood Tripod Table w/ Glass Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a unique coffee table featuring a round glass top and an intricately carved gilt wood base
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Giltwood
$1,800 Sale Price
38% Off
Modern Rectangular Unique Handpainted Coffee Side Table Dilmos Colorful Graphic
By Dilmos Edizioni, Monica Taverniti
Located in Milan, IT
Unique coffee table, entirely handmade by the author. The abstract and futuristic shape reminds of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Acrylic, Hardwood, Paint
1980s Italian Bimorphic Coffee Table
Located in Victoria, BC
Have you ever seen such a thing? This incredibly unique coffee table, dating to the 1980s, features
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Fiberglass
Mid-Century Italian Square Coffee Table in Chamfered Walnut, Stildomus, 1960s
By Stildomus
Located in Roma, IT
and unique coffee table, a perfect piece for a minimal project.
Dimensions (cm):
Width - 80
Depth
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Dupré-lafon Style Oak Brass Leather Coffee Table Alberto Pinto, 1990
By Alberto Pinto, Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in Paris, IDF
Unique coffee table commissioned by Alberto Pinto in the 1990s for the decors of an hotel
Category
1990s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
French Riviera Rattan, Wicker and Iron Coffee Table, Roberto Mango, Italy 1960s
By Roberto Mango
Located in Roma, IT
charming and unique coffee table and a must have for all the French Riviera style lovers.
This coffee
Category
Antique 1860s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Etched Brass Side Table by Georges Mathias
By George Mathias 1
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This unique coffee table was created by Georges Mathias in the 1970s. The table is made of etched
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Stylish Coffee Table in Plexiglass
Brass, Italian Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in Bastogne, BE
combination of gilded brass and transparent plexiglass adds interest to a truly unique coffee table design
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Carato Large - a contrast of materials
By HEMO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Carato is a unique coffee table with a large and thin metal disc serving as a support surface. It
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Jugendstil Oak Brass Coffee Table Side Table Style Adolf Loos, Austria c 1900
By Adolf Loos
Located in Vienna, AT
probably unique coffee table from the last century with beautiful details.
The side table or coffee table
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Copper
Andrianna Shamaris Cerused Teak Wood Single Charred Organic Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
produce this unique coffee table. We added four mid century style cone shaped legs and a cerused finish
Category
2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Unique Restored Tiara Coffee Table by Henry Olko for Willow and Reed, circa 1979
By Willow and Reed, Henry Olko
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite and unique coffee table by the esteemed Henry Olko for his Willow and Reed firm, circa
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cane, Rattan
Carato Small - a contrast of materials
By HEMO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Carato is a unique coffee table with a large and thin metal disc serving as a support surface. It
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Carato Miedium - a contrast of materials
By HEMO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Carato is a unique coffee table with a large and thin metal disc serving as a support surface. It
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Rectangular Modern Coffee Table with Crystal Frame and Natural Wood Design
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
modern living room table, a contemporary office, or a luxury lounge, this unique coffee table makes a
Category
2010s American Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Rustic Coffee Table, Side Table, Reclaimed Oak, Wood Natural, Black, Logniture
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Unique coffee table with original design by Logniture. Made entirely from old reclaimed oak. Such
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist End Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak
$2,710 Sale Price
30% Off
20th Century French Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
This unique coffee table repurposes antique French balcony railings into a striking piece of
Category
20th Century French Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
20th Century French Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
This unique coffee table repurposes antique French balcony railings into a striking piece of
Category
20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
20th Century French Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
This unique coffee table repurposes antique French balcony railings into a striking piece of
Category
20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Vivai del Sud Midcentury Large Italian Coffee Table in Bamboo and Rattan, 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Roma, IT
materials and the amazing conditions make this coffee table incredibly charming.
A unique coffee table
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Swirl Coffee Table In Brass
Glass, Italy 1970s
Located in Zohor, SK
Unique coffee table produce din Italy in 1970s. The table stands on a metal base with brass finish
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
$524 Sale Price
60% Off
Industrial Steel Postmodern Low Coffee Table on Casters
By Memphis Group
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This unique coffee table, crafted in Germany during the 1990s, is a striking piece of industrial
Category
1990s German Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel
Split Circle Bronze Unique Coffee Table, Rough Black Stone by Pierre De Valck
Located in Geneve, CH
Time table with Noir Belge by Pierre De Valck.
Dimensions: W 140 x D 140 x H 38 cm.
Materials
Category
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Tables
Materials
Stone, Bronze
19th Century French Oak Blacksmith Bellows Coffee Table with Leather and Iron
Located in Dallas, TX
bellows and transformed into a unique coffee table. Shaped in the traditional heart form, it stands on
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Crystal Icicle Coffee Table with Wooden Branch Accents Modern Luxury Living Room
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
combines natural beauty with artistic design. This unique coffee table is crafted from clear crystal
Category
2010s American Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Aurisino Coffee table
By Alex Turco
Located in Miami, FL
One-of-a-kind “Lake Reflection” coffee table by Alex Turco
This unique coffee table by artist and
Category
2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$26,210
Transparent Epoxy Resin Coffee Table with Organic Sculptural Form by Vulpe
Located in Burlăceni, Cahul District
evoke elegance and modern minimalism.
Crafted in Moldova, this unique coffee table blends high-quality
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moldovan Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Epoxy Resin
Authentic 1950s French Folk Art Coffee Table in Solid Oak and Terracotta
Located in leucate, FR
This unique coffee table, a genuine piece of French folk art from the 1950s. Crafted from solid oak
Category
Vintage 1950s French Folk Art Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
African Bench or Coffee Table (Senufo Bed) Early 20th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
size would lend itself to be used as a unique coffee table.
The Senufo bed is carved from a single
Category
20th Century African Primitive Benches
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 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, 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 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 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 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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This 19th-Century Gilded Desk Displays a Fanciful Kingdom in Marquetry
The stately piece brings both gravitas and whimsy to any work space.
In Guadalajara, These Luscious Side Tables Are Chiseled from Volcanic Rock
Use them as tables or stools, indoors or out.
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