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1950's Circular Rattan and Iron Catch All Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
1950's rattan catch all table sits on circular Iron base with three legs. Rattan table top
Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

Early Paul Kingma Stone Mosaic Coffee Table, Dutch Design and Art, 1963
By Paul Kingma
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Impressive concrete coffee table on a black metal base with mosaic inlay by the Dutch sculptor Paul
Category

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

Materials

Stone, Concrete, Metal

All Geometric Coffee Table
By Zelonky Studios
Located in Lakeville, CT
This piece was created as a challenge to the Studio to see if all common aspects of geometry (circle, square, triangle, rectangle) could be integrated in one unified piece. Once the ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Aesthetic Movement Coffee and Coc...

Materials

Wood

Custom All Glass Coffee Table
Located in Kansas City, MO
All glass coffee table custom designed and built for a residence in 2002. Measure: 3/8 inch glass
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Custom All Glass Coffee Table
Custom All Glass Coffee Table
H 17 in W 40 in D 40 in
Poppy Coffee Table, Marble with All Estremoz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Poppy Coffee Table is an elegant pedestal table with a combination of natural stones and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Marble

Poppy Coffee Table, Marble with All Travertine
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Poppy Coffee Table is an elegant pedestal table with a combination of natural stones and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Marble, Travertine

Binate Coffee Table — Medium — All Patinated Brass — Made in Britain
By Novocastrian, Richy Almond
Located in Washington, GB
A coffee table in all patinated brass, with a polished brass trim. Hand crafted to order in the
Category

2010s British Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Stone, Sheet Metal, Steel, Bra...

Binate Coffee Table — Large — All Patinated Brass — Made in Britain
By Novocastrian, Richy Almond
Located in Washington, GB
A coffee table in patinated brass. Hand crafted to order in the North. Bespoke finishes and sizes
Category

2010s British Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Stone, Sheet Metal, Steel, Bra...

Binate Coffee Table — Small — All Patinated Brass — Made in Britain
By Novocastrian, Richy Almond
Located in Washington, GB
A coffee table in patinated brass. Hand crafted to order in the North. Bespoke finishes and sizes
Category

2010s British Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Stone, Sheet Metal, Steel, Bra...

FIAM Italia Neutra All Glass Coffee Table by Roldfo Dordoni
By Rodolfo Dordoni
Located in New York, NY
Monolithic coffee table in 12 mm-thick curved glass.  
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Rare Nickeled Tripartie Coffee Table with Glass Tops Lacquered All Around
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This rare and very nice tripartie coffee table is made of nickel with blueish glass shelves
Category

Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Nickel

Binate Coffee Table — Extra Large — All Patinated Brass — Made in Britain
By Novocastrian, Richy Almond
Located in Washington, GB
A coffee table in patinated brass. Hand crafted to order in the North. Bespoke finishes and sizes
Category

2010s British Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Limestone, Stone, Metal, Steel, Brass, Br...

Rare Nickeled Tripartite Coffee Table with Glass Tops Lacquered All Around
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This rare and very elegant neoclassical style tripartite coffee table is made of nickeled brass
Category

Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Nickel

Coffee Center Cocktail Table All Glass Curved Shape Collectible Design Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
“Bent straights” table origins in a game of curves, arising from a two-dimensional surface turning
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cut Glass

Studio Catch it All Bench or Coffee Table by Michael Rozell, USA, 2020
By Micheal Rozell
Located in Berlin, DE
Studio Catch it all bench or coffee table by Michael Rozell USA 2020 in figured walnut.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Coc...

Materials

Walnut

Trapezo Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table trapezo all made with solid oakwood from french sustainable forests. With 3 feet.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Trapezo Coffee Table
Trapezo Coffee Table
H 13.78 in W 47.25 in D 35.44 in
Toc Coffee Table
By Durame
Located in Milan, IT
This exquisite coffee table is made of sections of a whole sandblasted cedar wood log resting on
Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Toc Coffee Table
Toc Coffee Table
H 10.24 in Dm 19.69 in
Georgia coffee table
Located in Franklin, TN
Introducing our Georgia coffee table. Crafted from vintage elm wood sourced all over Europe and
Category

2010s European Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Georgia coffee table
Georgia coffee table
H 19 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Oaky Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee Table Oaky with all structure in solid oak wood.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Romanian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Oaky Coffee Table
Oaky Coffee Table
H 13.78 in W 66.93 in D 33.47 in
Dusk Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table Dusk with all structure in smocked glass, with 2 drawers each sides with easy glide
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Dusk Coffee Table
Dusk Coffee Table
H 13 in W 59.06 in D 33.47 in
Rattan Coffee Table
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This unusual coffee table is all made of rattan. This is a French work. circa 1950.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan

Rattan Coffee Table
Rattan Coffee Table
H 22.05 in W 28.55 in D 28.55 in
'EGG" Coffee Table
Located in Cairo, EG
The central concept behind the EGG coffee table is the fusion of mathematical precision with the
Category

2010s Egyptian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Beech

'EGG" Coffee Table
'EGG" Coffee Table
H 16.54 in Dm 47.25 in
Clayton Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee Table Clayton with all structure in polymer covered with clay layer in brown shadow finish.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Clay

Clayton Coffee Table
Clayton Coffee Table
H 11.82 in Dm 35.44 in
Odda Coffee Table
By Tekton Furniture & Design House
Located in Cairo, EG
This beautiful Odda Coffee Table is crafted from massive oak, creating an eye-catching center piece
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Country Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Odda Coffee Table
Odda Coffee Table
H 17.72 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
Lotta Coffee Table
By Ken Petersen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This reclaimed pine coffee table is seen here in 60" x 60", but can be ordered in any size. Each
Category

2010s American American Craftsman Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

Lotta Coffee Table
Lotta Coffee Table
H 17 in W 60 in D 60 in
Ahadi Coffee Table
By Albert Potgieter
Located in ROTTERDAM, NL
The Ahadi Coffee table is a sculptural brutalist piece. Inspired by nature, it is designed to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Ahadi Coffee Table
Ahadi Coffee Table
H 15.75 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
Alentejo Coffee Table
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Alentejo coffee table. Designed by Project 213A in 2022. Made to order. This organic-shaped coffee
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Alentejo Coffee Table
Alentejo Coffee Table
H 11.03 in W 36.62 in D 47.25 in
Jedha Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table Jedha with all structure in solid wood covered with grained genuine leather, upper
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Jedha Coffee Table
Jedha Coffee Table
H 12.6 in W 70.87 in D 41.34 in
Burdigala Coffee Table
By Goat Lab Furniture
Located in Gironde, BORDEAUX
A rectangular coffee table hand made from beautiful French Oak. The table top is made from square
Category

2010s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Burdigala Coffee Table
Burdigala Coffee Table
H 15.75 in W 39.38 in D 31.5 in
Hines Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table Hines with all structure in natural light oak veneered finish, with brass satinated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Hines Coffee Table
Hines Coffee Table
H 16.93 in W 43.31 in D 23.63 in
Large Coffee Table
Located in Annville, PA
A Large Coffee Table from Niagara Furniture with all of the bells and whistles including four
Category

2010s Renaissance Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Large Coffee Table
Large Coffee Table
H 20.5 in W 60 in D 32 in
McGuire Coffee Table
By McGuire
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a charming McGuire-attributed small coffee table. All design details conform to McGuire
Category

Vintage 1980s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Bamboo

McGuire Coffee Table
McGuire Coffee Table
H 16 in W 34 in D 34 in
Kirby Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our Kirby Coffee table features all mortise and tenon construction with soft hand rounded edge work
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Maple, Hardwood, Ash, Birch, Birdseye Maple, Cherry, Chestnut, Elm, Hick...

Kirby Coffee Table
Kirby Coffee Table
H 17 in W 36 in D 36 in
Iris Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Iris coffee table uses craft as the foundation for this minimal yet bold and distinct piece
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Coc...

Materials

Ash, Oak, Walnut

Iris Coffee Table
Iris Coffee Table
H 15 in W 36 in D 36 in
Twist Coffee Table
By Lyon Beton
Located in VILLEFRANCHE-SUR-SAÔNE, FR
Alexandre Dubreuil designed for Lyon Béton a coffee table made of a high performance concrete
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Ta...

Materials

Concrete, Steel

Twist Coffee Table
Twist Coffee Table
H 17.32 in W 31.5 in D 53.54 in
Orma Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table Orma with all structure in solid mahogany wood in black lacquered finish. Base and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Orma Coffee Table
Orma Coffee Table
H 11.82 in W 50.01 in D 29.93 in
Tayo Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Tayo coffee table combines organic richness with mid-century lines creating a piece that could
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Coc...

Materials

Ash, Walnut, Oak

Tayo Coffee Table
Tayo Coffee Table
H 16 in W 42 in D 42 in
Elko Coffee Table
Located in Northfield, MN
Blending modern construction with timeless lines, our breakout piece, the Elko coffee table is a
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Ash, Oak, Walnut

Elko Coffee Table
Elko Coffee Table
H 18 in W 45 in D 17 in
Renn Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Renn coffee table finds its inspiration from Scottish designer, Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Coc...

Materials

Ash, Oak

Renn Coffee Table
Renn Coffee Table
H 16 in W 58.75 in D 48 in
Malin Coffee Table
By Tekton Furniture & Design House
Located in Cairo, EG
Bring a touch of charm to any room with Malin. Crafted from massive oak wood. This sturdy piece adds both beauty and durability to any space. Enjoy the timeless elegance of Malin in ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Country Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Malin Coffee Table
Malin Coffee Table
H 15.75 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in
Daphne Coffee Table
By Tekton Furniture & Design House
Located in Cairo, EG
Daphne is the perfect addition to your living room! Crafted from massive oak wood, its sturdy construction will ensure years of durability. Its natural wood finish is sure to catch t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Country Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Daphne Coffee Table
Daphne Coffee Table
H 16.54 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Scalloped Coffee Table
Located in Lewes, GB
Hand carved scallops on the top. 2 days was spent with a chisel carefully scalloping every groove on the top. All English oak with some blended in bow ties. 1 of 1 never to be mad...
Category

2010s British Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Scalloped Coffee Table
Scalloped Coffee Table
H 177.17 in W 433.08 in D 236.23 in
Banzeiro Coffee Table
By Sergio Matos
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
the cause of the banzeiro, inspiration of the homonymous table of organic essence. The structure turns
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Banzeiro Coffee Table
Banzeiro Coffee Table
H 14.57 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in
Lulla Blue Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table Lulla blue with all structure in ceramic in blue finish.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Lulla Blue Coffee Table
Lulla Blue Coffee Table
H 11.82 in Dm 24.41 in
Ellipse Coffee Table
By Isabelle Stanislas
Located in Paris, FR
Isabelle Stanislas’ life is a path paved with geometry, similar to the scalene triangle with its three different sides. This geometrical mix is omnipresent in everything she does and...
Category

2010s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Ellipse Coffee Table
Ellipse Coffee Table
H 14.18 in Dm 51.19 in
Duo Oak Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee Table Duo Oak with all structure in solid oak, set of 2 style coffee table, the bases and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Duo Oak Coffee Table
Duo Oak Coffee Table
H 14.97 in W 41.34 in D 35.44 in
Fanciful Bamboo Coffee Table
Located in Port Chester, NY
A whimsical square bamboo coffee table, decorated with lots of good bamboo details all the way
Category

Mid-20th Century English Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bamboo

Fanciful Bamboo Coffee Table
Fanciful Bamboo Coffee Table
H 17.5 in W 37 in D 37 in
Ellaby Medium Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee Table Ellaby Medium with all structure in hand-crafted whie ceramic. Also available in red
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Ellaby Medium Coffee Table
Ellaby Medium Coffee Table
H 17.33 in Dm 28.35 in
Burl Wood Coffee Table Contemporary Modern Coffee Table Round Wooden Resin Table
Located in København N, DK
morning coffee thoughts and contemplation. Handcrafted in our workshop. Made with passion. Each table
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Arts and Crafts Coffee and Cocktail...

Materials

Steel

Burl Wood Coffee Table Round Wooden Resin Table Contemporary Modern Coffee Table
Located in København N, DK
morning coffee thoughts and contemplation. Handcrafted in our workshop. Made with passion. Each table
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Arts and Crafts Coffee and Cockt...

Materials

Steel

Walnut inlaid coffee table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut inlaid coffee table, the inlaid top with floral swag and string inlay. All raised on square
Category

Early 20th Century British Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Walnut inlaid coffee table
Walnut inlaid coffee table
H 19 in W 55.5 in D 31.5 in
Ellaby Blue Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table Ellaby blue with all structure in hand-crafted blue ceramic.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Ellaby Blue Coffee Table
Ellaby Blue Coffee Table
H 12.21 in Dm 36.23 in
Loto Roca Coffee Table
By Caterina Moretti
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
LOTO ROCA coffee table is exploration personified. This volcanic stone monolith has been carved
Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

Loto Roca Coffee Table
Loto Roca Coffee Table
H 14.97 in Dm 23.63 in
Dusk Square Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table Dusk Square with all structure in smocked glass, with 2 drawers each sides with easy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Dusk Square Coffee Table
Dusk Square Coffee Table
H 13 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Venetian Style Coffee Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Venetian style coffee table, the large rectangular black veined marble top above cream and gilt
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Paint

Venetian Style Coffee Table
Venetian Style Coffee Table
H 19 in W 53 in D 39.5 in
Polished Marble Coffee Table
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Fabulous short and rectangular coffee table fabricated from polished grey Cleopatra marble
Category

2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Polished Marble Coffee Table
Polished Marble Coffee Table
H 12.5 in W 25 in D 12.5 in
Yeshi Oval Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee Table Yeshi Oval with all structure in hand-crafted limestone in dark anthracite grey
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Romanian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Limestone

Yeshi Oval Coffee Table
Yeshi Oval Coffee Table
H 11.03 in W 55.12 in D 24.41 in
Block Cedar Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table block cedar all handcrafted in solid cedar wood. Treated with natural pine extracts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cedar

Block Cedar Coffee Table
Block Cedar Coffee Table
H 12.6 in Dm 35.44 in
Wood Medium Coffee Table
By CPRN HOMOOD
Located in Milan, IT
Medium coffee table with all in high glossy Sapeli Mahogany. Metal details brushed steel.
Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Wood Medium Coffee Table
H 16.93 in W 37.8 in D 32.29 in
Wood Rectangular Coffee Table
By CPRN HOMOOD
Located in Milan, IT
Rectangular coffee table with all in high glossy Sapeli Mahogany. Metal details brushed steel.
Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Wood Rectangular Coffee Table
H 13 in W 55.52 in D 19.69 in
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All Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of all coffee tables for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique all coffee tables was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and wood. We have 20 antique and vintage all coffee tables in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. All coffee tables have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Neoclassical and Art Deco all coffee tables are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made all coffee tables over the years, but those made by Ale Preda, Arthur Umanoff and John Brevard are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are All Coffee Tables?

All coffee tables can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,500, while the lowest priced sells for $35 and the highest can go for as much as $19,000.

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 All Coffee Tables
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To style an oval coffee table, create balance with opposites. Choose a sofa and accent chairs with a boxier shape for a striking contrast. Place a rectangular tray in the center and use it to display decorative accents or to store remotes and coasters. Another approach to decorating an oval table is to use decorative accents at different heights. Think of a tall vase placed next to a low bowl and a small sculpture positioned on top of two stacked coffee table books. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oval coffee tables.