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Elliot Coffee Table *Showroom sample
By Pedrali, Patrick Jouin
Located in Carson, CA
Elliot Coffee table base by Patrick Jouin
With its elegant silhouette and minimal design, Elliot
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables
Materials
Aluminum
$351 Sale Price
30% Off
Antique French Inlaid Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A very beautiful and elegant antique French inlaid coffee table, this dates from around the 1930’s
Category
1930s French Louis XVI Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Vintage Ming Style Coffee Table
Located in Medina, OH
Vintage 1980s Ming Style Coffee or Cocktail Table. Crafted from solid wood construction with
Category
1980s American Ming Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
Italian Design Coffee Table, 1970s
By Zanotta, Marco Zanuso
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
distinctive and evident in this rectangular coffee table.
Made with minimalist cylindrical chromed metal legs
Category
1970s Italian Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Curved Danish Rosewood Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful mid-century modern Danish coffee table crafted from rich rosewood. The gently curved
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Round Timber
Iron Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This coffee table blends a circular timber top with an iron frame. Its straightforward design
Category
Early 20th Century European Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables
Materials
Metal
Tommi Parzinger Coffee Table
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A white lacquered linen surface with a floating glass top
Parzinger Originals.
Category
1960s North American Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables
Materials
Linen
Vintage Low Wood Coffee Table
Located in Fullerton, CA
A beautiful vintage wood low coffee table or tabletop riser. This piece is simple and classic
Category
20th Century French Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables
Materials
Wood
vintage coffee table table teak 60s Sweden
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage coffee table table teak 60s Sweden
period 60's
design unknown Sweden
condition
Category
1960s Swedish Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables
Materials
Teak
vintage coffee table dining table 60s Sweden
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage coffee table dining table 60s Sweden
Unique table from the 1960s. Teak coffee table
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1960s Swedish Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables
Materials
Teak
$1,230 Sale Price
20% Off
Glass Top Rowboat Coffee Table
Located in Sarasota, FL
Hand crafted rowboat coffee table with inset glass table top. The boat is made of oak, mahogany and
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables
Materials
Oak
French Country Oak Coffee Table
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A very good French dark oak coffee table with 2 inch plant top and X framed undertier, waxed and
Category
19th Century French French Provincial Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables
Materials
Oak
Vintage coffee table, Denmark 1960
Located in Torino, IT
Vintage coffee table in teak, Denmark 1960
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables
Materials
Teak
Vintage free form coffee tables
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of oak, metal leg vintage coffee tables from the 1950's. These nestle in together to create a
Category
1950s French Post-Modern Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables
Materials
Metal
Grete Jalk Coffee Table, 1960s
By Grete Jalk, Glostrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic 1960s coffee table by Grete Jalk for Glostrup. Solid frame in teak and a table top in teak
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables
Materials
Teak
Coffee Table, Sweden, 1970s
By CA Beijbom
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pinewood. Produced in Sweden, 1970s.
Very good condition.
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables
Materials
Pine
Percival Lafer Folding Coffee Table
By Percival Lafer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Percival Lafer brutalist coffee table is made out of teak, jacaranda, and rosewood in different
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables
Materials
Teak, Jacaranda, Rosewood
Rustic Table as Coffee Table, 20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Rustic provincial table, repurposed as a coffee table. The solid wood construction features turned
Category
20th Century Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables
Materials
Marble
Ancient Preparation Table, Now Rustic Coffee Table
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Ancient Preparation Table, Now Rustic Coffee Table
This is a splendid ancient piece, it is very
Category
18th Century Primitive Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables
Materials
Oak
Vintage Harlequin Surfboard Coffee Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Capture the atomic-era spirit with this stunning vintage surfboard coffee table, a true showpiece
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables
Materials
Burl
1950s Oskar Kogoj Coffee Table
By Oskar Kogoj
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A rare and beautiful mid century coffee table by Slovenian industrial designer and artist Oskar
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1950s Slovenian Scandinavian Modern Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables
Materials
Bronze
Midcentury Coffee Table, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia
- Made of wood
- Original condition.
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Laverne Muses Coffee Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1970 rectangular Laverne coffee table.
Measurements:
Height: 15.5"
Width: 48"
Depth: 36"
Category
1970s American Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Vintage Regency Verdigris Coffee Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Command attention in your living space with this spectacular vintage Neoclassical coffee table, a
Category
Late 20th Century American Brutalist Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables
Materials
Cast Stone, Marble
Sculptural Burl Wood Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully expressive 1960s coffee table featuring a sculptural, clover-form top in richly
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables
Materials
Metal
Alta Coffee Table by Maxalto
By Maxalto
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the stunning Alta Coffee Table by Maxalto, a true masterpiece of luxury furniture
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables
Materials
Wood
Christensen
Larsen Geometric Coffee Table
By Christensen
Larsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Christensen & Larsen, coffee table, lacquered wood, glass, Denmark, 1970s.
This coffee table by
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Peter Ghyczy Coffee Table Square
By Peter Ghyczy
Located in DE MEERN, UT
Square glass coffee table with cast bronze legs design by Peter Ghyczy 1970s, Germany.
The thick
Category
17th Century German Hollywood Regency Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables
Materials
Brass
Retro Coffee Table, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Oak desk, metal
Original condition
Made in Czechoslovakia.
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables
Materials
Metal
Roger Capron oval coffee table
By Roger Capron
Located in Nijlen, VAN
A true statement piece from the 1970s, this vintage coffee table brings nature indoors with its
Category
1970s French Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Vintage Regency Gilt Coffee Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
coffee table. The piece features a gracefully designed gilt iron base, showcasing delicate, scrolling
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Trioh Mobler Coffee Table and Side Table
By Trioh
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Coffee Table and Side table by the Danish Company Trioh Mobler. These pieces seldom come up for
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables
Materials
Brass
$1,975 / set
French 1950 Ceramic Coffee Table
Located in Paddington, NSW
This striking vintage coffee table from the South of France, circa 1950, is a rare example of
Category
1950s French Post-Modern Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables
Materials
Metal
Modern Coffee Table, 20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Coffee table featuring a brass frame with x-shaped cross support. The oval tabletop is made of
Category
20th Century Modern Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables
Materials
Brass
vintage coffee table table teak 60
s
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage coffee table table teak 60's
period 60's
design unknown Sweden
condition good
Category
1960s Swedish Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables
Materials
Teak
vintage coffee table table teak 60
s
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage coffee table table teak 60's
period 60's
design unknown Sweden
condition good
Category
1960s Swedish Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables
Materials
Teak
Grete Jalk Coffee Table, Teak
By Grete Jalk, Glostrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Grete Jalk coffee table in partly solid teak.
Made by Glostrup Møbelfabrik.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables
Materials
Teak
Chinese ebonised low coffee table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Chinese hardwood low coffee table, of rectangular form with shaped frieze, raised on cabriole legs
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Coastal Rattan Coffee Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Embrace the timeless appeal of coastal design with this stunning vintage rattan coffee table
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Glass
oak coffee table, circa 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
consists of one piece of wood. The legs are shortened to coffee table height. Treated against woodworm.
Category
1930s Hungarian Industrial Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables
Materials
Oak
Plain Wood Coffee Table
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Located in NY.
Original condition/needs restoration.
Category
1950s French Brutalist Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables
Materials
Mahogany
$3,120 Sale Price
35% Off
Glass and plexiglass coffee table
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Plexiglass and glass coffee table dimensions with out glass H 37 by 97 cm
Category
1970s French Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables
Materials
Metal
Forme Libre Style Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This was a special commission for a Hamptons mansion.
An absolutely stunning coffee table in the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables
Materials
Teak
$12,000 / item
Mastercraft Mid Century Coffee Table
By Mastercraft
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Mastercraft Mid Century Coffee Table
This coffee table measures: 36 wide x 36 deep x 16 inches
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables
Materials
Brass
Coffe Table by Jens Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Long Island City, NY
Stokke coffee table designed by Jens Quistgaard for Nissen, Denmark, circa 1960. Rosewood and
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Bamboo Coffee Table, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
Bamboo coffee table, Italy, 1960s.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables
Materials
Bamboo
Painted Two Tier Coffee Table
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A striking two-tier coffee table, freshly painted in a vibrant blue that adds a bold pop of color
Category
Mid-20th Century Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables
Materials
Paint
oak coffee table, circa 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
consists of one piece of wood. The legs are shortened to coffee table height. Treated against woodworm.
Category
1930s Hungarian Industrial Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables
Materials
Oak
oak coffee table, circa 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
consists of one piece of wood. The legs are shortened to coffee table height. Treated against woodworm.
Category
1930s Hungarian Industrial Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables
Materials
Oak
Art Deco Coffee Table
Located in Vienna, AT
original condition
restoration on requeist
Category
1930s Austrian Art Deco Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables
Materials
Softwood
$790 Sale Price
53% Off
Sycamore Round Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pièce in original condition from the 1930´s
located in NY
Category
1930s French Art Deco Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables
Materials
Sycamore
$4,060 Sale Price
30% Off
Mosaic Coffee Table, Berthold Müller
By Berthold Muller
Located in Neuss, NW
Unique coffee table by Berthold Müller-Oerlinghausen from the 1960s. High quality table top with
Category
1960s German Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables
Materials
Stone, Stainless Steel
Madeline Stuart Oliver Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Oliver Coffee Table is a distinguished piece from the Madeline Stuart Collection, exemplifying
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Coffee Table, 1980s
Located in Buzzò, Emilia-Romagna
Elevate your living space with this elegant vintage coffee table, designed and produced in the
Category
1980s Mid-Century Modern Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables
Materials
Wood
Thick French Oak Coffee Table
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fantastic French round oak coffee table with thick top with wonderful grain.
In the style of
Category
1950s French Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables
Materials
Oak
Freeform Coffee Table, Wood, Taupe
By Karl Springer
Located in Miami, FL
One Freeform Coffee Table, constructed of plywood and wood. Taupe lacquer finish. Table has ball
Category
2010s American Modern Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables
Materials
Wood, Plywood
Freeform Coffee Table, Wood, Taupe
By Karl Springer
Located in Miami, FL
One Freeform Coffee Table, constructed of plywood and wood. Taupe lacquer finish. Table has ball
Category
2010s American Modern Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables
Materials
Wood, Plywood
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Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of used coffee table coffee tables available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and glass, all used coffee table coffee tables available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of used coffee table coffee tables available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Used coffee table coffee tables are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made used coffee table coffee tables over the years, but those made by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, Maison Jansen and Roger Capron are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables?
Used coffee table coffee tables can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,702, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $346,850.
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 Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021The most preferred type of glass for a coffee table is tempered glass. In case of a mishap, this type of glass will fracture into small pieces. One-half inch thick glass is the most popular for coffee tables. 1stDibs offers different antique, vintage and new glass coffee tables.
- 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.
- 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. - 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 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, 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 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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 ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, a coffee table should generally be lower than a couch. However, the top of the table should only be slightly lower than the couch to maintain a balanced look. A good rule of thumb is to choose a table no more than one inch shorter than your sofa's seat height. Explore a large collection of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 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.
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