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Lacquered Scroll Form Waterfall Coffee Table, ca. 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in Peabody, MA
A classic lacquered scroll form "waterfall" coffee table, ca. 1970s, in the manner of Karl Springer.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Chin Hua Waterfall Coffee Table with Fretwork Details
By Maitland Smith
Located in Pasadena, TX
Chin hua waterfall coffee table with fretwork sides.
Walnut table with waterfall and carved
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Coastal Pencil Reed Rattan Waterfall Coffee Table
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-century pencil reed rattan waterfall coffee table, beautifully refinished in a natural rattan
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan
Modern Bent Glass Waterfall Coffee Table
Located in Miami, FL
A sleek modern bent glass waterfall coffee table supported on one end by a black iron stand. The
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
70s Modern Lucite Waterfall Coffee Table
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in New York, NY
A '70s Modern Lucite and glass mirror 'waterfall' coffee table in the style of designer Charles
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mirror, Lucite
Angelo Cortesi 1980s Glass Waterfall Coffee Table
By Angelo Cortesi, FIAM
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Angelo Cortesi (attr) 1980s glass waterfall coffee table, for Fiam Italia. The coffee table is made
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Coastal Woven Natural Wicker Waterfall Coffee Table
Located in Miami, FL
Coastal Woven Natural Wicker Waterfall Coffee Table
Offered for sale is a coastal natural wicker
Category
Late 20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wicker
Chinese Antique Wooden Waterfall Coffee Table with Distressed Lacquered Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
Antique Chinese waterfall coffee table from the early 20th century, with rubbed lacquered patina
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Etched Brass Waterfall Coffee Table by Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft
By Bernhard Rohne, Mastercraft
Located in Atlanta, GA
Etched Brass Waterfall Coffee Table by Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft, American, circa 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pace Collection Chrome and Glass Waterfall Coffee Table by Leon Rosen
By Leon Rosen, Pace Collection
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Leon Rosen chrome and glass waterfall coffee table for Pace Collection. Rounded edge chrome
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Antique Chinese Lacquered Wood Waterfall Coffee Table with Mustard Glaze Finish
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese antique waterfall coffee table from the early 20th century, with lacquered patina and
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Pace Sleek Glass and Chrome Waterfall Coffee Table 1970s
By Leon Rosen, Pace Collection
Located in New York, NY
Clean-line waterfall coffee table in polished chrome with thick glass panels by Leon Rosen for Pace
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Pace Collection Glass Waterfall Coffee Table with Brass Trim
By Pace Collection
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage modernist waterfall coffee table, produced, circa 1970s by Pace Collection, composed of
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Burmese Vintage Waterfall Coffee Table with Rattan Cover Mounted on Wooden Frame
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Burmese vintage rattan waterfall coffee table with contemporary design from the mid 20th century
Category
Mid-20th Century Burmese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Vintage Burmese Negora Lacquer Japanese Inspired Design Waterfall Coffee Table
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Burmese red lacquered waterfall coffee table from the Mid-20th century with Negora
Category
Mid-20th Century Burmese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Split Reed Rattan Waterfall Coffee Table in the Manner of Gabriella Crespi
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Southampton, NJ
A striking waterfall coffee table of pencil reed rattan in the style of Gabriella Crespi
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan, Reed, Wood
Burmese Vintage Waterfall Coffee Table with Opium Mat Inset and Scrolling Feet
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Burmese waterfall wooden coffee table from the mid-20th century with bamboo opium mat top
Category
Mid-20th Century Burmese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
Midcentury Ate Van Apeldoorn Waterfall Coffee Table Set with 4 Nesting Tables
By Houtwerk Hattem
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ate van Apeldoorn waterfall coffee table and nesting set. The four small tables fit underneath the
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
Midcentury Acrylic "Inner-Waterfall" Coffee Table by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning mid-century brass and acrylic “Inner-Waterfall” coffee table designed by Charles Hollis
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Lucite Waterfall Coffee Table
Located in Miami, FL
Offered for sale is a vintage waterfall style Lucite coffee table. This thick Lucite table is a
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lucite
Laverne Waterfall Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1970's Laverne coffee table with landscape scene.
Measurements:
Height: 16.75"
Length: 60
Category
Vintage 1960s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Modern Brass and Glass John Widdicomb Waterfall Square Coffee Table
By John Widdicomb
Located in Houston, TX
Modern brass and glass John Widdicomb waterfall coffee table.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Industrial Metal Waterfall Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
table. A large 51" tabletop offers plenty of space to spread out your morning coffee and daily newspaper
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Steel
Reclaimed Elm Waterfall Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
timbers reclaimed from Qing-dynasty architecture, the table has a minimalist waterfall design and is left
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail...
Materials
Elm
Low Reclaimed Elm Waterfall Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
timbers reclaimed from Qing-dynasty architecture, the table has a minimalist waterfall design and is left
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail...
Materials
Elm
Glass and Chrome Waterfall Coffee Table
Located in Astoria, NY
Modernist glass waterfall table features chrome edges and glass plate top and legs. Dating from the
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
A Mica Covered Waterfall Coffee Table.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The rectangular top finely inlaid with a shimmering marquetry surface of natural mica, displaying subtle black, brown, and bronze tonal variations. The restrained form and luxurious ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Argentine Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Co...
Materials
Stone
LaVerne Bronze Waterfall Cocktail Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare waterfall coffee table by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne. Bronze with polychrome finish. Asian
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Karl Springer Shagreen Waterfall Coffee Occasional Table
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Waterfall coffee table in natural shagreen with ivorine inlay by Karl Springer, Karl Springer LTD
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Shagreen
Lacquered Faux Goatskin Scroll Form Coffee Table in Style of Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Peabody, MA
Scroll form waterfall coffee table in lacquered faux goatskin, circa 1970s. In the manner of Karl
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Jean-Michel Frank Style Goatskin Parchment Waterfall Side Table
By (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in Wichita, KS
Jean-Michel Frank style waterfall coffee table not signed, but could be an original. It is covered
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Goatskin
Mid-Century Modern Glass Waterfall Coffee Table
Located in Astoria, NY
Mid-Century Modern glass waterfall coffee or cocktail table. The piece is in great vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Modern Glass and Brass Waterfall Coffee Table
By Leon Pace
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant Mid-Century Modern style coffee table features waterfall style design after Leon Pace
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Tessellated Waterfall Coffee Table
By Maitland Smith
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This exquisite vintage fossilized coffee table was designed with a rough-hewn underside and a
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Vintage Pencil Reed Bamboo Waterfall Coffee Table
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Lovely pencil reed coffee table in the style of Gabriella Crespi now available. Measures
Category
Late 20th Century Bohemian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo
Jean Michel Frank Style Parchment Low Tables
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A lovely pair of waterfall coffee tables in parchment in the style of Jean Michel Frank. Priced
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather
Karl Springer Petit Coffee Table in Lacquered Goatskin, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Petit waterfall coffee table in lacquered goatskin by Karl Springer, American, 1970s. The underside
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Goatskin, Lacquer
Lacquered Goatskin Scroll Form Coffee Table in Style of Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Peabody, MA
Scroll form waterfall coffee table in lacquered faux goatskin, circa 1970s. In the manner of Karl
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass Waterfall Coffee Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sleek heavy glass waterfall style Mid-Century Modern coffee table made in Italy.
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Custom Made Reclaimed Elm Wood Waterfall Coffee Table
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
selected, and hours of hand-craftsmanship go into each piece, creating each and every beautiful table, no
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
Sculptural Karl Springer Style Lacquered Waterfall Coffee Table, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in Lambertville, NJ
1980s sculptural curved waterfall wood coffee table covered in a neutral beige tone gloss laminate
Category
Vintage 1980s Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate, Wood
Bronze Waterfall Coffee Table in the Manner of Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Striking midcentury bronze waterfall coffee or cocktail table made in the manner of Paul Evans
Category
20th Century American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Resin, Oak
Charles Hollis Jones Waterfall Coffee Table in Acrylic, Chrome, 1960s
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Culver City, CA
This coffee table is absolutely stunning-- from Charles Hollis Jones' Waterfall line. The Charles
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Leon Rosen Chrome and Glass Waterfall Coffee Table by Pace
By Pace Collection, Leon Rosen
Located in Highland, IN
A classic Leon Rosen design, this waterfall table has polished chrome metal elements rather than
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Karl Springer Coffee Table in Shagreen with Bone Inlays 1980s
Signed
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Large low waterfall coffee table in shagreen with bone inlays by Karl Springer, American 1980's
Category
Vintage 1980s Philippine Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bone, Shagreen, Wood
Vintage Brass and Lucite "Waterfall" Coffee Table by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in North Hollywood, CA
elegance and refinement. This coffee table is a part of the "Waterfall" series, one of the most well-known
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Rectangular Two-Tier Lucite "Waterfall" Coffee Table With Thick Bevelled Edges
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Rectangular two-tier Lucite "Waterfall" cocktail table with thick bevelled edges
Space between
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lucite
Mid-Century Modern Rattan Wicker and Glass Sculptural Waterfall Coffee Table
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mid-Century Modern waterfall form rattan wicker cocktail table. A sturdy curved metal frame
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Glass
Lucite Waterfall Coffee Table with Custom Slab Top, circa 1970, Restored
By Lion in Frost, Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegantly designed Lucite coffee table which has been professionally buffed and polished. This
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lucite, Porcelain
20th Century Italian Waterfall Glass Coffee Table
By Angelo Cortesi, FIAM
Located in New York, NY
An elegantly designed 20th century Italian "waterfall" coffee table. In the style of Angelo Cortesi
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Leon Rosen Polished Chrome and Glass Waterfall Coffee Table for Pace Collection
By Pace Collection, Leon Rosen
Located in Miami, FL
Original Leon Rosen for Pace collection waterfall glass and polished chrome coffee table from the
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Acrylic Lucite Waterfall Coffee Table Hollis Jones Era, 1970s
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a fantastic waterfall style coffee table, made of clear Lucite, in the
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lucite
Glass Waterfall Coffee Table by Angelo Cortesi for Fiam Italia, circa 1980
By Angelo Cortesi
Located in Shippensburg, PA
This high quality tempered glass waterfall table was designed by Angelo Cortesi and manufactured
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Nesting Parchment Waterfall Coffee Tables, in the Manner of Jean-Michel Frank.
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Philadelphia, PA
your décor! Use the set as coffee and end tables or as a single eye-catching and sculptural coffee
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Argentine Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Parchment Paper
Mid-Century Modern Leon Rosen for Pace Glass
Brass Waterfall Coffee Table
By Pace Furniture Company, Leon Rosen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A simple modern design by Leon Rosen and produced by Pace Furniture in the 1970s. This table
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Chinese Midcentury Waterfall Scroll Table with Reserved Birds Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage waterfall scroll coffee table from the Mid-20th Century, with black lacquer and
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
NEW Custom Lucite Coffee Table70x48x17.5+3 Custom 3/8" Pedestals/ Salt Lake City
By Iconic Design Gallery
Located in Miami, FL
waterfall coffee table created by Iconic Design Gallery to the specifications above.
Also ordered will be
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lucite
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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
- 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.
- 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 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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