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Reclaimed Wood Palermo Waterfall Style Coffee Table
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing our reclaimed elm wood coffee table, a stunning piece that effortlessly combines unique
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm, Reclaimed Wood
$2,590 / item
Waterfall Walnut Epoxy Resin Coffee Table - Modern Center Table
Located in İnegöl, TR
Waterfall Walnut Wood Black Epoxy Coffee Table
Presenting our Epoxy Waterfall Table – a true
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Arts and Crafts Coffee and Cocktai...
Materials
Resin, Epoxy Resin, Wood, Walnut
Waterfall Olive Epoxy Resin Solid Wood Coffee Table
Located in İnegöl, TR
Waterfall Walnut Wood Epoxy Coffee Table
Presenting our Epoxy Waterfall Table – a true sample of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Resin, Epoxy Resin, Wood, Walnut
$4,480 Sale Price / item
20% Off
SIGNED Roger Capron Vintage Waterfall Tiled Coffee Table
By Roger Capron
Located in North Miami, FL
Natural earthy toned coffee table designed by French ceramist Roger Capron in the mid-20th Century
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Oak
Rare Giallo Siena Marble Waterfall Style Coffee Table
Located in North Miami, FL
This is an OUTSTANDING oversized waterfall style marble coffee table. It is solid and in wonderful
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Siena Marble
1970s Rattan Smoked Glass Waterfall Edge Coffee Table
By Michael Taylor
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, rattan and smoked glass coffee
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan, Glass
Vintage Post Modern Waterfall Glass Coffee Table or Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern glass table from the 1980s features a striking waterfall design crafted from a single curved pane
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Waterfall Lucite
Chrome Coffee Table by Amparo Calderon Tapia
By Amparo Calderon Tapia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning and beautiful waterfall style coffee table executed in clear and blue Lucite with chrome
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Waterfall Contemporary Glossy White Lacquer Coffee Table by Driade
By Driade
Located in Chicago, IL
Even a coffee table can become a piece of art if it can stand regardless of the typological
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lacquer
1990s Postmodern Glass Waterfall Sculptural Black Circular Wood Coffee Table
By Massimo Vignelli
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Postmodern Glass Waterfall Edge Sculptural Coffee Table. Stunning table features a graceful
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Waterfall Design Wood Epoxy Resin Table - 200 Years Hackberry Wood Coffee Table
By Mario Bellini
Located in İnegöl, TR
Waterfall Hackberry Wood Epoxy Coffee Table
Customs sizes are available!
Shipping cost is free
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Arts and Crafts Coffee and Cocktai...
Materials
Resin, Epoxy Resin, Wood, Walnut, Ash
Vintage Pace Collection Waterfall Scalloped Brass and Glass Coffee Table
By Pace Collection, Leon Pace
Located in Esperance, NY
Vintage Pace Collection waterfall scalloped brass and glass coffee table by Leon Rosen. This is a
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$760 Sale Price
45% Off
Mahogany Waterfall Cocktail Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A stylish cocktail table with a sleek waterfall profile in warm brown artistically matched mahogany
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
"Waterfall" Lacquered Coffee Table Designed by Fredrikson Stallard for Driade
By Fredrikson Stallard, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Waterfall" is a white, gold or blue lacquered polyurethane Baydur iconic coffee table, designed by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plastic
21st Century Contemporary Tapered Waterfall Style Steel Coffee / Side Table (2)
Located in Wainscott, NY
Contemporary Waterfall Tapered Steel Table
Two Available, Sold Individually
Dimensions: Length 47
Category
2010s Israeli Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Charles Hollis Jones Lucite and Solid Brass Coffee Table "Waterfall Line"
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sleek coffee table executed in Lucite and solid brass designed in the 1970s by the Lucite icon
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid Century Modern Painted Walnut Waterfall Base Glass Top Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Painted Walnut Waterfall Base Shaped Glass Top Surf Board Coffee Table
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Waterfall Metal Table by Brueton
By Stanley Jay Friedman, Brueton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stanley Jay Friedman designed coffee table for Brueton. Polished steel frame with marble insert
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Steel
Vintage Large Waterfall Pencil Reed / Cane
Glass Coffee Table USA, circa 1980s
Located in Hastings, GB
A gorgeous large waterfall pencil reed coffee table with inset glass top. USA, circa 1980s.
In good
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cane, Glass
$1,336 Sale Price
30% Off
Rustic Modern Waterfall Cocktail Table
By Jonathan Charles
Located in Westwood, NJ
The cocktail table blends modern style with rustic charm. Its sculptural waterfall shape is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
$3,231 / item
Large Waterfall Coffee Cocktail Table with Beveled Edge and Faux Grasscloth
By The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
About this piece
This customizable table features a waterfall design, beveled edges and a vinyl
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Pace Collection Waterfall Scalloped Brass and Glass Coffee Table by Leon Rosen
By Leon Rosen, Pace Collection
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This scalloped brass is very hard to find. Leon Rosen brass and glass coffee table for Pace
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Barlas Baylar, Hudson NYC Walnut and Plexi Base Waterfall Edge Coffee Table
Located in Napa, CA
Barlas Baylar, Hudson NYC Walnut and Plexi Base Waterfall Edge Coffee Table. Solid claro walnut
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plexiglass, Wood
Waterfall Mica Tiles 4
Long Coffee Table Bench 1970
s Mid Century Modern MINT!
By Anthony Springer 1, Enrique Garcel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Waterfall Mica Tiles 4' Long Coffee Table Bench 1970's Mid Century Modern MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Custom Linen Ottoman with Waterfall Table
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
The Alora Ottoman is Made-to-Order. This cocktail ottoman shown with a waterfall oak table, that is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktai...
Materials
Linen, Wood, Oak, Walnut, Reclaimed Wood
Lucite and Nickel Coffee Table by Charles Hollis Jones from the "Waterfall" Line
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunningly beautiful coffee table by Charles Hollis Jones in Lucite and nickel-plated rounded
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Nickel
Mid-Century Geometric Lacquered Waterfall Shaped Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian lacquered wood waterfall shaped coffee table with an abstract design. The surface of the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
$2,800 Sale Price
56% Off
Rattan and Glass Waterfall Side/End Table, 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Rattan and Smoked Glass Waterfall Side/End Table, 1970’s. Original great condition. Coffee table
Category
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan, Smoked Glass
Hollis Jones Style Lucite Waterfall Cocktail Table
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Lucite waterfall cocktail table in the manner of Hollis Jones. This exquisite rectangular Mid
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lucite
$1,480 Sale Price
40% Off
Stainless Steel Waterfall Cocktail Table by Brueton
By Brueton
Located in Wilton, CT
. This waterfall design cocktail table is exquisitely crafted, expecting nothing less from Brueton. The
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
$6,000 Sale Price
40% Off
1980s Laminated waterfall Scroll table by Jeffrey Craig
By Karl Springer
Located in Toronto, CA
A large vintage laminated waterfall scroll coffee table from the 1980s. It was created in Canada by
Category
Vintage 1980s Canadian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate
$1,400 Sale Price
35% Off
Windsor Cocktail Ottoman with Elm Wood Waterfall Table
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
texture.
We can accommodate C.O.M.
Ottoman 56”w x 24”d x 20”h
Ottoman Seat 18”h
Waterfall Table 27"D X 18
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktai...
Materials
Linen, Foam, Wood, Elm
$3,192 Sale Price
20% Off
MCM Leon Rosen Pace Cocktail Table Chrome Waterfall
By Pace Collection, Leon Rosen
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Coffee Cocktail Table
With tempered glass top.
Very Rare!
Approximate Measurements in Inches
Table
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
$2,956 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Lucite and Brass Waterfall Table Base
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Mid Century Lucite and Brass Waterfall Table Base
The table measures: 34 wide x 16 deep x 15
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Custom Lucite Waterfall Table or Bench with Curved Sides
By Iconic Design Gallery
Located in Miami, FL
Custom Lucite waterfall table or bench with curved sides
Offered for sale is a Mid-Century
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Coc...
Materials
Lucite
Max Keuhne Style Silver Leaf Waterfall Table With Etched Design
By Max Kuehne
Located in Locust Valley, NY
This elegant silver leaf low waterfall table features a smooth, continuous design that flows
Category
Mid-20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Silver Leaf
Olive Epoxy Wood Coffee Table - Organic Design Coffee Table - Solid Wood Coffee
Located in İnegöl, TR
, creating a stunning waterfall effect.
This coffee table can be made in any size, colour as you wish. It's
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Arts and Crafts Coffee and Cocktai...
Materials
Metal
American Mid Century Smoked Glass and Wicker Waterfall Edged Cocktail Table
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century smoked glass and wicker waterfall edged cocktail table with curved scroll legs
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Vintage Gracie Lacquer Waterfall Table with Antique Chinese panels on Top
By Gracie
Located in New York, NY
Asian inspired waterfall shape coffee table with graceful open shapes on each leg. The table was
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinese Export Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Karl Springer Monumental Alligator Leather Waterfall Brass Rose Gold Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, coffee table you could hope to find. This is
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Ash Wood Epoxy Resin Clear Waterfall Table (Custom Order For Tiffany)
Located in İnegöl, TR
Waterfall Ash Wood Epoxy Coffee Table
Presenting our Epoxy Waterfall Table – a true sample of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Epoxy Resin, Wood, Walnut
Walnut Turquoise Epoxy Resin Coffee Table - Center Table - Modern Coffee Table
Located in İnegöl, TR
character are encased in gray epoxy resin, creating a stunning waterfall effect.
This coffee table can be
Category
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
$1,680 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of Two Black Faux Shagreen Cocktail Waterfall Nesting Tables
Located in Houston, TX
Set of 2 21st Century black faux shagreen nesting cocktail tables.
Overall Dimensions:
Larger
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Laguna Cocktail Ottoman in Linen Stripe with White Oak Waterfall Table
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Laguna Cube Ottoman with White Oak Waterfall Style Table
Stone Washed Linen a heavy 18 oz weighted
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Linen, Oak
Made to Order Cube Ottoman with Walnut or Oak Waterfall Style Table
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Custom Made to Order by Bloom Home Inc.
Cocktail ottoman shown with a waterfall walnut table
Size
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wool, Jute, Walnut
Black Gumwood Epoxy Resin Solid Wood Coffee Table - Modern Epoxy Coffee Table
Located in İnegöl, TR
, creating a stunning waterfall effect.
This coffee table can be made in any size, colour as you wish. It's
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Arts and Crafts Coffee and Cocktai...
Materials
Epoxy Resin, Wood, Burl
$3,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Modern Gray Epoxy Resin Coffee Table, Custom Side Table
Located in İnegöl, TR
epoxy resin, creating a stunning waterfall effect.
This coffee table can be made in any size, colour
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Arts and Crafts Coffee and Cocktai...
Materials
Metal
$1,680 Sale Price
20% Off
Handmade Modern Clear Epoxy Resin Coffee Table
Located in İnegöl, TR
Waterfall Ash Wood Epoxy Coffee Table
Presenting our Epoxy Waterfall Table – a true sample of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Epoxy Resin, Wood, Walnut
$4,760 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Glass Vintage Coffee Table Sofa Table Genio by Massimo Iosa Ghini, Italy
By Massimo Iosa Ghini
Located in Vienna, AT
Modernist vintage coffee table or sofa table from glass waterfall like named Genio designed by
Category
1990s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
A Karl Springer Style Red Raffia Lacquered Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
An American Karl Springer style red raffia lacquered coffee table with waterfall ends having red
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Linen, Paint
Custom Coffee Reclaimed Waterfall Table
Located in Chicago, IL
salvage from Qing-dynasty buildings. Each table is expertly crafted to a minimalist, waterfall design with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Console Tables
Materials
Reclaimed Wood
$5,880 / item
Black Walnut Waterfall Epoxy Resin Coffee Table
Located in İnegöl, TR
Waterfall Walnut Wood Black Epoxy Coffee Table
Presenting our Epoxy Waterfall Table – a true
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Center Tables
Materials
Resin, Epoxy Resin, Wood, Walnut
$4,160 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Pace Styled Glass Table
By Pace Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Simple waterfall style coffee table in clear glass. Sleek design that shows off your floor or
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
$1,300
Elegant mid century solid brass cocktail table by Mastercraft
By Company of Master Craftsmen
Located in Allentown, PA
bronze finish to the brass with a curved waterfall edge. The coffee table has a glass top with a 1 inch
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Waterfall Walnut Wood Ice Epoxy Resin Live Edge Coffee Table
Located in İnegöl, TR
Waterfall Walnut Wood Ice Epoxy Coffee Table
Presenting our Epoxy Waterfall Table – a true sample
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Center Tables
Materials
Resin, Epoxy Resin, Wood, Walnut
$4,160 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Pair of Mid-Century Thick Lucite Waterfall Side Coffee Tables
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Pair of MCM Two Tiered Tables handcrafted using thick lucite. This set can be used separately or
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Lucite
$1,080 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Lacquered linen waterfall side or coffee table with gold metal bands, USA 1980s
Located in Hastings, GB
Lacquered off white linen waterfall side or coffee table with gold metal bands, USA 1980s. Karl
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
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Waterfall Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the waterfall coffee table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and glass, every waterfall coffee table was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a waterfall coffee table, we have 458 options in-stock, while there are 68 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer waterfall coffee table, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each waterfall coffee table bearing mid-century modern, modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made waterfall coffee table over the years, but those crafted by Pace Collection, Charles Hollis Jones and Leon Rosen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Waterfall Coffee Table?
The average selling price for a waterfall coffee table at 1stDibs is $3,155, while they’re typically $59 on the low end and $52,705 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Coffee-tables-cocktail-tables for You
As a practical focal point in your living area, antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables are an invaluable addition to any interior.
Low tables that were initially used as tea tables or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. Early coffee tables surfaced in Victorian-era England, likely influenced by the use of tea tables in Japanese tea gardens. In the United States, furniture makers worked to introduce low, long tables into their offerings as the popularity of coffee and “coffee breaks” took hold during the late 19th century and early 20th century.
It didn’t take long for coffee tables and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Originally, these tables were as simple as they are practical — as high as your sofa and made primarily of wood. In recent years, however, metal, glass and plastics have become popular in coffee tables and cocktail tables, and design hasn’t been restricted to the conventional low profile, either.
Visionary craftspeople such as Paul Evans introduced bold, geometric designs that challenge the traditional idea of what a coffee table can be. The elongated rectangles and wide boxy forms of Evans’s desirable Cityscape coffee table, for example, will meet your needs but undoubtedly prove imposing in your living space.
If you’re shopping for an older coffee table to bring into your home — be it an antique Georgian-style coffee table made of mahogany or walnut with decorative inlays or a classic square mid-century modern piece comprised of rosewood designed by the likes of Ettore Sottsass — there are a few things you should keep in mind.
Both the table itself and what you put on it should align with the overall design of the room, not just by what you think looks fashionable in isolation. According to interior designer Tamara Eaton, the material of your vintage coffee table is something you need to consider. “With a glass coffee table, you also have to think about the surface underneath, like the rug or floor,” she says. “With wood and stone tables, you think about what’s on top.”
Find the perfect centerpiece for any room, no matter what your personal furniture style on 1stDibs — shop Art Deco coffee tables, travertine coffee tables and other antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables today.
Questions About Waterfall Coffee Table
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether a coffee table makes a small living room look smaller or larger depends on the design. Tables with glass or open, airy designs can create the illusion of a larger space. Round and oval tables can also increase the feeling of openness in a room. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of coffee tables.
- What is a waterfall table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A waterfall table is one where the material and the appearance of the top is extended down the side. Quite often it’s extended down two ends to give the appearance of it flowing over the side. Shop a collection of waterfall tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What are waterfall tables?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Waterfall tables are pieces of furniture crafted using pieces of the same large piece of wood, artfully connected to look like one continuous piece. The grain of the wood aligns seamlessly from one side to the tabletop and through to the other side. On 1stDibs, find a collection of waterfall tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 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, 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.
- 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.
- 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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