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Gervasoni Brise 44 Coffee Table by Federica Biase
By Federica Biasi, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
of round tables with cylindrical bases and portable tops in Millgres available in various sizes and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Concrete

Elegant Round Coffee Table - Understated Design Fundamenta 44 by NONO
By NONO
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Elegant Round Coffee Table - Understated Design Fundamenta 44 by NONO Sculptural coffee table made
Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Solace 44: Solid Walnut Round Coffee Table, Blend of Art & Utility
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Sculptural Coffee Table Made of Solid Wood, Center Table Solace S44 by Joel Escalona The Solace
Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Wenge Coffee Table
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant wenge wood coffee table. Measures: Height 49 cm. Width 98 cm. Depth 44 cm.       
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Wenge

Wenge Coffee Table
Wenge Coffee Table
H 19.3 in W 38.59 in D 17.33 in
Trapezoid Modern Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern trapezoid base coffee table with a marble top. This coffee table has a striking geometric
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cockta...

Materials

Marble, Metal

Trapezoid Modern Coffee Table
Trapezoid Modern Coffee Table
H 18 in W 44 in D 23 in
Bamboo Coffee Table, 1960s
Located in Palermo, PA
Bamboo coffee table, 1960s. Dimensions: H=44 cm; W= 62cm; D=62 cm.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bamboo

Bamboo Coffee Table, 1960s
Bamboo Coffee Table, 1960s
H 17.33 in W 24.41 in D 24.41 in
Henredon Vintage Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Henredon Zebra Wood Faux Tusk Coffee Table c. 1970 Overall Dimensions with Glass: Height
Category

Vintage 1970s North American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Henredon Vintage Coffee Table
Henredon Vintage Coffee Table
H 16.5 in W 44 in D 44.5 in
OG Walnut Coffee Table
By Michael kussman
Located in Hermosa Beach, CA
The OG is our signature table. This listing is for our Walnut version. 1.75” thick top sitting on a
Category

2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

OG Walnut Coffee Table
OG Walnut Coffee Table
H 16 in W 44 in D 44 in
Steel Coffee Table with Circles
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Brutalist steel coffee table with various sizes of circles. We had the top section and decided to
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Steel Coffee Table with Circles
Steel Coffee Table with Circles
H 16 in W 44 in D 44 in
Self Winding Coffee Table by Dakota Jackson Post Modern Coffee Table 1978
By Karl Springer, Willy Rizzo, Dakota Jackson
Located in New York, NY
Incredible glass and brass mechanical coffee table circa 1970's. The table features three thick
Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Modern Faux Horn Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern hand painted faux Horn wooden frame coffee table with stainless steel edge corners and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and C...

Materials

Wood

Modern Faux Horn Coffee Table
Modern Faux Horn Coffee Table
H 18 in W 44 in D 44 in
Coffee Table by Roy Klipp
Located in Highland, IN
Created for Chicago interior designer Roy Klipp, this stylish coffee table has a terrific modernist
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Coffee Table by Roy Klipp
Coffee Table by Roy Klipp
H 15.75 in Dm 44 in
Atsuko Coffee Table by Kasanai
Located in Geneve, CH
Atsuko Coffee Table by Kasanai Dimensions: D 220 x W 44 x H 18.5 cm. Materials: Lime plaster. Also
Category

2010s Belgian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Plaster

Atsuko Coffee Table by Kasanai
Atsuko Coffee Table by Kasanai
H 7.29 in W 17.33 in D 86.62 in
Modern Faux Horn Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern black lacquered and faux horn cocktail table, the square glass inset top with brass edged
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Modern Faux Horn Coffee Table
Modern Faux Horn Coffee Table
H 18 in W 44 in D 44 in
Disrupt Table Low Contemporary Coffee Table in Aluminium
Located in London, GB
The jagged edges of the disrupt tables are inspired by the shape of earth cracks. The legs of the
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Brutalist Oak Dutch Midcentury Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A Brutalist oak coffee table. Holland, circa 1970s. Primitive chunky construction. Good
Category

Late 20th Century Dutch Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique French Marble Top Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and extremely well made antique French marble top coffee table, dating from around the
Category

Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Antique French Marble Top Coffee Table
Antique French Marble Top Coffee Table
H 19.3 in W 43.71 in D 20.08 in
Antique Quality Burr Walnut Coffee Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique quality burr walnut coffee table having a quality burr walnut and glass shaped top with a
Category

Early 20th Century English Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Quality Burr Walnut Coffee Table
Antique Quality Burr Walnut Coffee Table
H 17.33 in W 36.62 in D 20.08 in
Isabella Costantini, Italy, Zoe Coffee Table
By Isabella Costantini
Located in Ascoli Piceno, IT
rectangular coffee table, crafted by expert Italian artisans, features a wood table top supported by four
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Isabella Costantini, Italy, Zoe Coffee Table
Isabella Costantini, Italy, Zoe Coffee Table
H 17.33 in W 51.19 in D 25.6 in
Andrianna Shamaris Sculptural Charred Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
placed together for a larger modular coffee table. Please inquire. Full dimensions; 46 x 44 x 15″ high or
Category

2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Beige Coffee Table, Italy, 1950s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Vintage beautiful coffee table made in Italy in the 1950s. Very comfortable to use. You can place
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Beige Coffee Table, Italy, 1950s
Midcentury Beige Coffee Table, Italy, 1950s
H 17.33 in W 30.71 in D 17.33 in
Travertine and Bronzed Coffee Table, 1980s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Sculptural bronzed metal coffee table with a travertine base and a thick clear glass oval top
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine, Metal

Travertine and Bronzed Coffee Table, 1980s
Travertine and Bronzed Coffee Table, 1980s
H 17.33 in W 47.25 in D 28.75 in
Ceramic Coffee Table by Roger Capron
Located in Antwerp, BE
An architectural wood and ceramic table by Roger Capron, France. Measures: Height 38 cm. Width 142
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Ceramic Coffee Table by Roger Capron
Ceramic Coffee Table by Roger Capron
H 14.97 in W 55.91 in D 21.26 in
SST008 Coffee Table by Stone Stackers
Located in Geneve, CH
SST008 coffee table by Stone Stackers Dimensions: D 44 x W 94 x H 32 cm Materials: Marbles
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

SST008 Coffee Table by Stone Stackers
SST008 Coffee Table by Stone Stackers
H 12.6 in W 37.01 in D 17.33 in
Melt Round Coffee Table by Radar
Located in Geneve, CH
Melt round coffee table by Radar. Design: Bastien Taillard. Materials: Metal, glass. Dimensions
Category

2010s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Melt Round Coffee Table by Radar
Melt Round Coffee Table by Radar
H 20.08 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Taş Coffee Table by Rectangle Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Tas coffee table by Rectangle Studio Dimensions: W 44 x D 52 x H 45 cm Materials: Black marble
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Taş Coffee Table by Rectangle Studio
Taş Coffee Table by Rectangle Studio
H 17.72 in W 20.87 in D 17.33 in
Taş Coffee Table by Rectangle Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Tas coffee table by Rectangle Studio Dimensions: W 44 x D 52 x H 45 cm Materials: White marble
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Taş Coffee Table by Rectangle Studio
Taş Coffee Table by Rectangle Studio
H 17.72 in W 20.87 in D 17.33 in
Mid Century Modern Lucite Ribbon Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Modern lucite ribbon coffee table . Sexy sculptural base that arches up and down in a
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Lucite

Carl Coffee Table by Atra Design
By ATRA
Located in Geneve, CH
Carl coffee table by Atra Design Dimensions: D 140 x W 120 x H 44 cm Materials: walnut wood
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Carl Coffee Table by Atra Design
Carl Coffee Table by Atra Design
H 17.33 in W 47.25 in D 55.12 in
Signed Karl Springer Tubular Brass Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Signed Karl Springer tubular brass coffee table with rectangular 3/4” thick glass. Each brass
Category

Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Rene Prou Gilt Iron Coffee Table
By René Prou
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Art Deco coffee table in gilt hand forged iron, by Rene Prou, circa 1930. 44” long x 26
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Rene Prou Gilt Iron Coffee Table
Rene Prou Gilt Iron Coffee Table
H 23 in W 44 in D 26 in
Midcentury Laminate Burlwood and Glass Coffee Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Midcentury Laminate Burlwood and Glass Coffee Table This coffee table measures: 44 wide x 44
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Laminate, Burl

Isabella Costantini, Italy, Tullia Oval Coffee Table
By Isabella Costantini
Located in Ascoli Piceno, IT
Designed by IC and skilfully crafted by expert Italian artisans, the Tullia coffee table features
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

1970s Italian Metal and Glass Coffee Table
Located in Pasadena, CA
Italian Metal and glass contemporary coffee table. Very strong and sturdy base with a thick glass
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Functional Sculpture Unseen Force #44: Solid Wood Table by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Functional Sculpture Unseen Force #44: Solid Wood Table by Joel Escalona Sculptural coffee table
Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage French Brass and Marble Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A stylish and very well made vintage French brass and marble coffee table. This was made in France
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Vintage French Brass and Marble Coffee Table
Vintage French Brass and Marble Coffee Table
H 17.33 in W 38.19 in D 22.05 in
Antique Wooden Bench or Brutalist Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
Unusual zig-zag wooden beams ideal as an unusual bench or coffee table. France, c1900s. Formed
Category

Early 20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Wooden Bench or Brutalist Coffee Table
Antique Wooden Bench or Brutalist Coffee Table
H 18.12 in W 57.49 in D 17.33 in
Silas Seandel Silver Leafed Brutalist Coffee Table
By Silas Seandel
Located in Dallas, TX
Silver leafed torch cut coffee table by Silas Seandel. Retains original glass top. Base
Category

Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Bamboo Coffee Table with Smoked Glass Top
Located in Barcelona, ES
as coffee table or side table. Measures: 64 cm W x 64 cm D x 44 cm H (25.19 in W x 25.19 in D x
Category

20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Smoked Glass

Bamboo Coffee Table with Smoked Glass Top
Bamboo Coffee Table with Smoked Glass Top
H 17.33 in W 25.2 in D 25.2 in
Pierre Vandel 1980s Two-Tier Coffee Table
By Pierre Vandel
Located in Weesp, NL
1980s coffee table by Pierre Vandel. This elegant piece is made of brass plated aluminium ice black
Category

Vintage 1980s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Pierre Vandel 1980s Two-Tier Coffee Table
Pierre Vandel 1980s Two-Tier Coffee Table
H 17.33 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
MCM Cocktail Coffee Table Brushed Steel Wood
By Bernhardt
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Wood Cocktail Coffee Table Approximate Measurements in Inches 18" high 44" wide 44" deep
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Tether White Oak Nesting Coffee Table set
By Michael kussman
Located in Hermosa Beach, CA
be customized in size. hand turned dowel legs. Price is for the set of 2 tables. . 44×16 (upper
Category

2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Roland Wilhelmsson “Kvadrat” Coffee Table, Sweden 1970s
By Roland Wilhelmsson
Located in Utrecht, NL
17.32 in H 98.5 cm W 98.5 cm D 44 cm H Shipping: This coffee table will be packaged and shipped with
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Pine

1800s French Blacksmith Bellows Rustic Coffee Table
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Blacksmith Bellows Coffee Table With a custom-made wrought iron stand capable of supporting a substantial
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Copper, Wrought Iron

Andrianna Shamaris Bleached Teak Wood Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive single root, reclaimed bleached teak wood coffee table. The St. Barts collection
Category

2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Fleco Coffee Table in Ash and White Steel
By Loran Bohall
Located in Indianapolis, IN
The Fleco Coffee table creates a beautiful centerpiece for any living room or lounge space. The
Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Fleco Coffee Table in Ash and White Steel
Fleco Coffee Table in Ash and White Steel
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Fleco Coffee Table in Walnut and Blackened Steel
By Loran Bohall
Located in Indianapolis, IN
The Fleco Coffee table creates a beautiful centerpiece for any living room or lounge space. The
Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Fleco Coffee Table in Walnut and Blackened Steel
Fleco Coffee Table in Walnut and Blackened Steel
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H 16 in W 44 in D 44 in
Mid Century Lucite and Brass Tusk Coffee Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid century Lucite and brass tusk coffee table This table measures: 44 wide x 44 deep x 15
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Large Coffee Table, Venice Collection by Alexey Drozhdin
Located in Geneve, CH
Large coffee table, Venice Collection by Alexey Drozhdin. Dimensions: D 55 x W 110 x H 44 cm
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Oak

Black Marble Zorro Coffee Table, Note Design Studio
By Note Design Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Zorro is a coffee table. It’s Minimalist and ingenious Z-structure supports two overlapping trays
Category

2010s French Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Set of 2 Coffee Table by Olivia Cognet
By Olivia Cognet
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Coffee Table by Olivia Cognet Dimensions: W 60 x D 45 x H 50 cm, W 44 x D 45 x H 43 cm
Category

2010s French Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 2 Coffee Table by Olivia Cognet
Set of 2 Coffee Table by Olivia Cognet
H 19.69 in W 23.63 in D 17.72 in
Everlastingreen Coffee Table ‘Granite and Brass’ by Richard Yasmine
By Richard Yasmine
Located in Paris, FR
. This coffee table can be accompanied by a low table (16.5 x 44 x 44 cm) Richard Yasmine designed
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21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Ta...

Materials

Granite, Brass

Serpentine Form Brass Frame Glass Top Coffee Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and very elegant Cocktail Table in the Hollywood Regency Style. On a fine separate carved
Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern coffee tables tiles Belarti (3 pcs)
By Juliette Belarti
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
A very nice set of coffee tables or nesting set from the Mid-Century period. Designed by J
Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Italian Round Coffee Table, Brass and Smoked Glass, 1960s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian round coffee table, brass and smoked glass, 1960s. Dimensions: H= 61 cm; D= 44 cm.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Handmade Blue Resin Coffee Table with Wood Legs
Located in New York, NY
table is: 44" diameter x 16" height, resin top 1 3/4" thick, legs 3 ½” and 3” showing on the top.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Resin, Hardwood

Concrete Caldera Coffee Table by Opiary (18"H)
By Robert Remer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
humans and nature. This organic and modern table will enhance and add a distinctive style to any space
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cement

Concrete Caldera Coffee Table by Opiary (29"H)
By Robert Remer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
humans and nature. This organic and modern table will enhance and add a distinctive style to any space
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cement

Margaretta Coffee Table in Vintage Walnut, by Petersen Antiques
By Kylee Shintaffer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This custom walnut coffee table is seen here in 44" x 56", however it can be built in any size
Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Italian Mid-Century Modern ​​Coffee Table by Alias, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern ??coffee table by Alias, 1980s. Coffee table with two tops in white
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

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44 Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 44 coffee table available at 1stDibs. A 44 coffee table — often made from wood, metal and glass — can elevate any home. Find 305 options for an antique or vintage 44 coffee table now, or shop our selection of 148 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a 44 coffee table — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right 44 coffee table, those designed in mid-century modern, modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 44 coffee table over the years, but those crafted by Gervasoni, Paola Navone and Saba Italia are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a 44 Coffee Table?

A 44 coffee table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,579, while the lowest priced sells for $50 and the highest can go for as much as $298,500.

Finding the Right tables for You

The right vintage, new or antique tables can help make any space in your home stand out.

Over the years, the variety of tables available to us, as well as our specific needs for said tables, has broadened. Today, with all manner of these must-have furnishings differing in shape, material and style, any dining room table can shine just as brightly as the guests who gather around it.

Remember, when shopping for a dining table, it must fit your dining area, and you need to account for space around the table too — think outside the box, as an oval dining table may work for tighter spaces. Alternatively, if you’ve got the room, a Regency-style dining table can elevate any formal occasion at mealtime.

Innovative furniture makers and designers have also redefined what a table can be. Whether it’s an unconventional Ping-Pong table, a brass side table to display your treasured collectibles or a Louis Vuitton steamer trunk to add an air of nostalgia to your loft, your table can say a lot about you.

The visionary work of French designer Xavier Lavergne, for example, includes tables that draw on the forms of celestial bodies as often as they do aquatic creatures or fossils. Elsewhere, Italian architect Gae Aulenti, who looked to Roman architecture in crafting her stately Jumbo coffee table, created clever glass-topped mobile coffee tables that move on bicycle tires or sculpted wood wheels for Fontana Arte

Coffee and cocktail tables can serve as a room’s centerpiece with attention-grabbing details and colors. Glass varieties will keep your hardwood flooring and dazzling area rugs on display, while a marble or stone coffee table in a modern interior can showcase your prized art books and decorative objects. A unique vintage desk or writing table can bring sophistication and even a bit of spice to your work life. 

No matter your desired form or function, a quality table for your living space is a sound investment. On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage, new and antique bedside tables, mid-century end tables and more .

Questions About 44 Coffee Table
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Typically, 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 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.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    No 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.

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  • 1stDibs 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, 2024
    Yes, 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.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To 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, 2024
    Yes, 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, 2024
    How 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, 2024
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The best coffee table for a sectional can be a round coffee table, particularly with respect to U-shaped sectionals. The circular design creates a sense of balance in small spaces and renders it easy for guests to move to and fro, especially when surrounded by chairs. Find a collection of antique and vintage coffee tables on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To 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 ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A tall coffee table is usually called exactly that — a tall coffee table. Coffee tables, also referred to as cocktail tables, are generally designed to sit at or below the sofa's seat height. These tables may come in a range of sizes, but they are often between 16 and 18 inches high and are designed in a variety of lengths and widths. They’re meant to provide a practical table-top surface that complements your living room layout. (A tall version might also be suitable for use as a dining table.) Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tall coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Modern 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Whether 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To 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 22, 2024
    The best height for a coffee table is around 1 to 2 inches lower than the seat height of the adjacent sofa. Most sofas feature seat heights of around 17 or 18 inches. As a result, the most common height for coffee tables is 15 to 17 inches. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    Tray 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Styling 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.