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What is the difference between a coffee table and a cocktail table?
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While 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Spiral Leg Folk Art Coffee Table by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. Spiral legs and original patina. From the Museum of Folk Art NYC.
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Wood
Lane Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee Table w Drawer
By Lane Furniture
Located in New York, NY
The Lane Furniture Company was founded in 1912 by John Lane in Altavista, Virginia, USA. Initially, it focused on manufacturing cedar chests. Over the years, it expanded its product ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Wood
Lane Furniture Walnut, Rosewood, and Chrome Coffee or Cocktail Table
By Lane Furniture
Located in Skokie, IL
Lane Furniture Walnut, Rosewood, and Chrome Coffee or Cocktail Table
This stunning, long coffee or cocktail table is one of the showcase pieces made by Lane Furniture. This piece is...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Chrome
1962 Lane 1115 series Coffee Table
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This simple and handsome mid-century modern table by Lane Furniture has warm walnut grain with contrasting rosewood strips, and polished chrome legs exposed in the table top.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Chrome
Midcentury Lane Altavista Parsons Legs Coffee Table with Herringbone Design Top
By Lane Furniture
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Midcentury Lane Altavista Parsons legs coffee table with Herringbone design top. This Midcentury Lane Altavista coffee table is a masterpiece ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Wood
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Two-Tier Walnut Coffee Table by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Walnut
