Why is it called a coffee table?

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.

Is an ottoman a coffee table?

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.

What size should a coffee table be?

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.

Who invented the coffee table?

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.Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.

What is the difference between a coffee table and a cocktail table?

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.

What is the difference between a sofa table and a coffee table?

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 end tables taller than coffee tables?

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.Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs.

What is a tray top coffee table?

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.

How do you style an oval coffee table?

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.

How do I style a Noguchi coffee table?

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.

How much does a coffee table cost?

On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.

How do you stack books on a coffee table?

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.

What is the best coffee table for a sectional?

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.

How do I authenticate my Noguchi coffee table?

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.

What is a tall coffee table called?

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.

Why are modern coffee tables so low?

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.

Are glass coffee tables durable?

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.

How do you date a Lane coffee table?

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.

What is the best height for a coffee table?

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.

How big should a coffee table be for a sectional?

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.

Angle Coffee Table

Alex Mint

Shimmer Table

Kids Furniture Table

Greek Key Cocktail Table

Category

Mid-20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

T Angle Coffee Table by Florence Knoll for Knoll International 1950s

H 15.75 in W 44.89 in D 22.05 in

1950 Florence Knoll RARE T Angle Coffee Table No. 115 in Black & Walnut Laminate

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is a super rare, limited production T Angle coffee table, produced by Knoll

Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

1950 Florence Knoll RARE T Angle Coffee Table No. 115 in Black & Walnut Laminate

H 17 in W 22.5 in D 45 in

Raw Angles Coffee Table

Located in Paris, FR

Coffee table raw angles in handcrafted steel, in dark finish. French manufactured.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Raw Angles Coffee Table

H 13.78 in W 49.22 in D 35.44 in

Vintage Laminate "T-Angle" Coffee Table

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Brooklyn, NY

square coffee table has been heavily inspired by Florence Knoll's iconic "T-Angle" table by Knoll

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Vintage Laminate "T-Angle" Coffee Table

H 16 in W 30 in D 30 in

Teak Twisted and Angled Coffee Table or Bench

Located in Nantucket, MA

A teak coffee table or bench with intricate twisted and angled supports as the table legs. It has

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Teak Twisted and Angled Coffee Table or Bench

H 19 in W 39 in D 19 in

Florence Knoll T-Angle White Laminate and Black Steel Coffee Table, 1960s

By Florence Knoll

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Florence Knoll T-angle coffee table. Excellent condition. 2-piece white laminate top with black

Category

Vintage 1960s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Florence Knoll T-Angle White Laminate and Black Steel Coffee Table, 1960s

H 15.5 in W 40 in D 20 in

Early edition T-angle/T-bar coffee table by Florence Knolll for De Coene, 1950s

By De Coene Frères, Florence Knoll

Located in amstelveen, NL

Square T Angle coffee table in marble and black lacquered metal by Florence Knoll. Made by (license

Category

Vintage 1950s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble, Metal

Early edition T-angle/T-bar coffee table by Florence Knolll for De Coene, 1950s

H 14.97 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in

Rare Florence Knoll T-Angle Coffee Table in Birch; Knoll International c. 1960's

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Norwalk, CT

table that seamlessly marries form and function. The distinctive "T-angle" metal base, a hallmark of

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Rare Florence Knoll T-Angle Coffee Table in Birch; Knoll International c. 1960's

H 16.25 in W 45 in D 21.75 in

Angles, Modern Coffee Table

Located in Westwood, NJ

Modern coffee table with an angled edge rectangular slab top, with intersecting brass inlaid relief

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Angles, Modern Coffee Table

H 17 in W 52 in D 30 in

Angles, Oval Modern Coffee Table

Located in Westwood, NJ

Modern coffee table with an angled edge oval slab top, with intersecting brass inlaid relief lines

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Angles, Oval Modern Coffee Table

H 17 in W 56 in D 34 in

Classic Knoll Angle Steel Coffee Table

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in New York, NY

Iconic Knoll design bench coffee table, with a white laminate top, and black angle steel frame

Category

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

Materials

Steel

Classic Knoll Angle Steel Coffee Table

H 15.75 in W 80.5 in D 20.25 in

1980s Travertine Postmodern Vintage Coffee Table with Angled Edge

Located in Chicago, IL

So so cool! I love the double bases and angles edges of this coffee table. The soft travertine

Category

Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Marble, Travertine

1980s Travertine Postmodern Vintage Coffee Table with Angled Edge

H 20 in W 55 in D 31.5 in

Rare T Angle Slat Wood Coffee Table by Florence Knoll

By Florence Knoll

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A rare dark slat redwood square coffee table having a black metal base that's been angle formed as

Category

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

Materials

Steel

Rare T Angle Slat Wood Coffee Table by Florence Knoll

H 19 in W 30.5 in D 30 in

Coffee Table Modern Geometric Planes Angles Balanced Handmade Blackened Steel

By J.M. Szymanski

Located in Bronx, NY

TABLE NO. 10 J.M. Szymanski d. 2018 This table is handmade from ½” thick, blackened, and waxed

Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel, Iron

Coffee Table Modern Geometric Planes Angles Balanced Handmade Blackened Steel

H 14 in W 60 in D 40 in

A Classic Knoll Coffee Table Or Bench With Angle Iron Frame Ca' 1960's

By Florence Knoll

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A classic bench or coffee table by Florence Knoll. Manufactured by Knoll ca' 1960's. Beautiful

Category

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

Materials

Iron

A Classic Knoll Coffee Table Or Bench With Angle Iron Frame Ca' 1960's

H 16 in W 60 in D 24 in

Early T Angle Walnut Coffee Table / Bench by Florence Knoll # 332 for Knoll (B)

By Florence Knoll

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A very early and rare segmented topped walnut coffee table or bench with satin black T angled metal

Category

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

Materials

Steel

Early T Angle Walnut Coffee Table / Bench by Florence Knoll # 332 for Knoll (B)

H 15.5 in W 80.5 in D 20 in

Early T Angle Walnut Coffee Table / Bench by Florence Knoll # 332 for Knoll (A)

By Florence Knoll

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A very early and rare segmented topped walnut coffee table or bench with satin black T angled metal

Category

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

Materials

Steel

Early T Angle Walnut Coffee Table / Bench by Florence Knoll # 332 for Knoll (A)

H 15.5 in W 80.5 in D 20 in

Architectural Florence Knoll T-Angle Table Bench

By Florence Knoll

Located in Dallas, TX

Early Florence Knoll 'T-Angle' table bench with original black laminate tops. Would serve well and

Category

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

Materials

Steel

Architectural Florence Knoll T-Angle Table Bench

H 15.75 in W 80.5 in D 20 in

A Pair Of Florence Knoll Angle Iron Tables Or Benches In Walnut

By Florence Knoll

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A pair of classic Florence Knoll for Knoll angle iron coffee tables or benches with bookmatched

Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

A Pair Of Florence Knoll Angle Iron Tables Or Benches In Walnut

H 16 in W 60 in D 24 in

Coffee Table "Nazca"

By Jacques Jarrige

Located in New York, NY

Coffee tables in oak. The angular shapes are cut at angles on the edges so the lines seem to

Category

2010s European Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Coffee Table "Nazca"

H 14 in W 68 in D 23 in

Kite Coffee Table

Located in London, GB

This elegant coffee table combines angles and organic shapes to create a minimalistic, clean design

Category

2010s British Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ash

Kite Coffee Table

H 15.16 in W 42.92 in D 16.74 in

Rectangular Chromed Coffee Table

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This nice rectangular coffee table is made of chromed with two bronze glass shelves. The top shelf

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Rectangular Chromed Coffee Table

H 15.75 in W 50.4 in D 22.84 in

Scandinavian Teak Coffee Table

Located in VANCOUVER, CA

Teak mid-century coffee table, circa 1960's. Top surface has beautiful book matched veneer, angled

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Scandinavian Teak Coffee Table

H 21.5 in W 60 in D 21 in

Sfòia Coffee Table #1

By Simone Pedretti

Located in Milan, IT

The trunk’s part identified as a “book” inspired the design of this coffee table. Slabs of

Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Multi-gemstone

Sfòia Coffee Table #1

H 13.78 in W 55.12 in D 15.75 in

Sfòia Coffee Table #2

By Simone Pedretti

Located in Milan, IT

The trunk’s part identified as a “book” inspired the design of this coffee table. Slabs of

Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Multi-gemstone

Sfòia Coffee Table #2

H 55.12 in W 13.78 in D 15.75 in

Sfòia Coffee Table #3

By Simone Pedretti

Located in Milan, IT

The trunk’s part identified as a “book” inspired the design of this coffee table. Slabs of

Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Multi-gemstone

Sfòia Coffee Table #3

H 13.78 in W 55.12 in D 15.75 in

Malachite Coffee Table or Side Tables

Located in New York, NY

Versatile set of limited edition tables that can be used together to form a coffee table or

Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Malachite, Brass

Malachite Coffee Table or Side Tables

H 17.5 in Dm 23.5 in

Illum Wikkelso Coffee Table

By A. Mikael Laursen, Illum Wikkelsø

Located in Oakland, CA

Danish midcentury teak coffee table designed by Illum Wikkelso for Mikael Laursen, Model ML 115

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Illum Wikkelso Coffee Table

H 18.5 in W 65 in D 26.75 in

Structura Square Coffee Table

By Giobagnara

Located in Milan, IT

This versatile and sophisticated coffee table is a precious addition to a contemporary interior

Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Leather

Structura Square Coffee Table

H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

The Fjudl Coffee Table

Located in New Hope, PA

furniture piece, which features traditional joinery and splayed angles. The base was crafted from Sapele

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Maple, Sapele Wood

The Fjudl Coffee Table

H 18.5 in W 23.5 in D 38 in

Bower Coffee Table Pair

Located in London, GB

This contemporary coffee table pair celebrates elevated simplicity. The tables are designed to

Category

2010s British Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ash, Elm, Oak, Walnut, Wood

Bower Coffee Table Pair

H 13 in Dm 34.45 in

Bedford Coffee Table Round Top

Located in Ridgewood, NY

With its distinctive angled leg, the Bedford coffee table is sophisticated, offering a starkly

Category

2010s Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Bedford Coffee Table Round Top

H 14 in W 48 in D 24 in

Wild Abstract Coffee Table

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Unusual wood base table with round glass top. The sculpted wood base zig-zags to make sharp angles

Category

20th Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Wild Abstract Coffee Table

H 17 in Dm 42 in

Azobe Wood Iron Coffee Table

Located in High Point, NC

A sturdy iron base supports durable azobe, a tropical hardwood, in this chic coffee table

Category

2010s Polish Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Azobe Wood Iron Coffee Table

H 16.1 in W 55.5 in D 33.9 in

Nerfa stainless steel Coffee Table

By Dounia Lahlou, Yasmine Lahlou

Located in PARIS, FR

Nerfa coffee table rises enigmatically from the earth entwining you in the artistry of its veins

Category

2010s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Nerfa stainless steel Coffee Table

H 9.85 in Dm 39.38 in

70s Large Round Coffee Table

By Gastone Rinaldi

Located in Athens, Attiki

70s stylish round coffee table manufactured by Interschmidt. Larger than life 105cm D smoked glass

Category

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

70s Large Round Coffee Table

H 15.75 in W 41.34 in D 41.34 in

Modern Rosewood Westnofa Coffee Table

By Westnofa Furniture

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

amazing on this coffee table and stunning from every angle. The table has a large presence but a sleek

Category

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

Materials

Rosewood

Modern Rosewood Westnofa Coffee Table

H 17.25 in W 30 in D 59.25 in

Brutalist Belgian Coffee Table, 1970s

By Paul Evans

Located in Hilversum, NL

This Brutalist coffee table is made in a style reminiscent of designs by Paul Evans. It was

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Brutalist Belgian Coffee Table, 1970s

H 18.12 in Dm 35.44 in

"Toro" Coffee Table Matte Lacquer

By Jacques Jarrige

Located in New York, NY

Sculptural coffee table finished with matte lacquer. Sculpted by hand this anthropomorphic form

Category

2010s European Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

"Toro" Coffee Table Matte Lacquer

H 17 in W 53 in D 40 in

Customizable "Slab" Modern Coffee Table

By Union Wood Co.

Located in Vancouver, B.C.

The Slab Coffee Table is statement-making while remaining understated. Its streamlined shape brings

Category

2010s Canadian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Customizable "Slab" Modern Coffee Table

H 18 in W 42 in D 28 in

Coffee Table by Wolfgang Hoffmann

By Wolfgang Hoffmann

Located in London, GB

angles. This iconic design makes this coffee table arguably one of his most iconic designs from the mid

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Coffee Table by Wolfgang Hoffmann

H 43 in Dm 67 in

Modern Stainless Steel Coffee Table

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Minimalist, modern design stainless steel coffee table with angled sides and chamfered edges

Category

20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Modern Stainless Steel Coffee Table

H 12 in W 59.25 in D 27.75 in

20th Century German Coffee Table

Located in High Point, NC

Simple and striking, the form of this vintage coffee table evokes the homey sophistication of

Category

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

Materials

Metal

20th Century German Coffee Table

H 19.9 in W 19.9 in D 23.8 in

Midcentury Pivot Style Coffee Table

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Unique pivoting "switch blade" coffee table featuring two table heights 11" and 17" with an

Category

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

Materials

Beech

Midcentury Pivot Style Coffee Table

H 17 in W 57 in D 40 in

Live Edge Graft Coffee Table

By Taylor Donsker

Located in Sebastopol, CA

The graft coffee table by Taylor Donsker features a live edge California Claro Walnut Y-slab top

Category

2010s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Steel

Live Edge Graft Coffee Table

H 14 in W 42 in D 48 in

Midcentury Rosewood Coffee Table, 1960s

Located in Lisboa, Lisboa

Mid-century rosewood coffee table that beautifully captures the design ethos of the era, with its

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Rosewood Coffee Table, 1960s

H 20.08 in W 51.19 in D 20.48 in

Carlo Scarpa Style Coffee Table

By Carlo Scarpa

Located in Chicago, IL

The coffee table is anchored by two robust, sculptural blocks of travertine. Exhibiting raw

Category

Vintage 1980s American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Carlo Scarpa Style Coffee Table

H 17 in W 50 in D 30 in

Midcentury French Mirrored Coffee Table

Located in Dallas, TX

Midcentury French mirrored coffee table is a superb blend of natural wood with contoured mirrors

Category

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

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Midcentury French Mirrored Coffee Table

H 17.5 in W 25 in D 7 in

Contemporary Lacquer and Goatskin Coffee Table

Located in Locust Valley, NY

A contemporary coffee table with a black lacquer top and cream goatskin legs. The legs are affixed

Category

Late 20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Contemporary Lacquer and Goatskin Coffee Table

H 15 in W 51 in D 35 in

Phase Design, "Narcissist", Coffee Table

By Phase Design

Located in Los Angeles, CA

. Constructed out of a solid Walnut shell with a sunken black spandrel glass top, the Narcissist Table

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Phase Design, "Narcissist", Coffee Table

H 12 in W 50 in D 30 in

Drexel Attributed Glass Top Coffee Table

By Drexel

Located in Bradenton, FL

A glass top coffee table attributed to Drexel. The rectangular glass top is supported with a double

Category

Late 20th Century American Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Drexel Attributed Glass Top Coffee Table

H 17 in W 60 in D 25 in

20th Century Italian Marble Coffee Table

Located in High Point, NC

Introducing the 20th Century Italian Marble Coffee Table – a sculptural triumph that brings the

Category

20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

20th Century Italian Marble Coffee Table

H 14.4 in W 23.4 in D 23.4 in

20th Century Italian Marble Coffee Table

Located in High Point, NC

Introducing the 20th Century Italian Marble Coffee Table – a sculptural triumph that brings the

Category

20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

20th Century Italian Marble Coffee Table

H 16.4 in W 23 in D 23 in

20th Century Italian Marble Coffee Table

Located in High Point, NC

Introducing the 20th Century Italian Marble Coffee Table – a sculptural triumph that brings the

Category

20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

20th Century Italian Marble Coffee Table

H 16.4 in W 35.1 in D 27.3 in

Sculptural Concrete Coffee Table, Italy, 1970s

Located in Rotterdam, NL

Sculptural concrete coffee table, Italy 1970s. Beautiful organic shapes that flow into each other

Category

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

Materials

Concrete

Sculptural Concrete Coffee Table, Italy, 1970s

H 13 in W 51.19 in D 31.5 in

Daniel Gluck Abstract Bronze Coffee Table

By Daniel Gluck, Daniel Gluck Studio

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century Modern coffee table designed by Daniel Gluck and manufactured by Daniel Gluck studio in

Category

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

Materials

Bronze

Daniel Gluck Abstract Bronze Coffee Table

H 15 in W 60 in D 30 in

Dancing Contemporary Coffee Table in Steel

Located in London, GB

The Dancing coffee table is an exploration of the concept of movement, so naturally, it’s conceived

Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Dancing Contemporary Coffee Table in Steel

H 13.78 in W 27.8 in D 41.11 in

1970s Vintage Italian Brass Coffee Table

Located in London, GB

A stunning vintage Italian coffee table in brass with a burgundy coloured lacquered top. This dates

Category

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

Materials

Brass

1970s Vintage Italian Brass Coffee Table

H 14.18 in W 33.86 in D 22.05 in

Neo-Geo Collection - Trapezoid Coffee Table

By Studio Melrose

Located in Brooklyn, NY

statement. The Trapezoid Coffee Table is part of the Neo-Geo Collection at Studio Melrose. This piece can

Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Neo-Geo Collection - Trapezoid Coffee Table

H 14 in W 36 in D 24 in

Wired Coffee Table by Phase Design

Located in Geneve, CH

Wired Coffee Table by Phase Design Dimensions: Ø 81.3 x H 35.6 cm. Materials: Powder-coated metal

Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Wired Coffee Table by Phase Design

H 14.02 in Dm 32.01 in

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Find many varieties of an authentic angle coffee table available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and steel, every angle coffee table was constructed with great care. There are 32 variations of the antique or vintage angle coffee table you’re looking for, while we also have 5 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect angle coffee table — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each angle coffee table bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. A well-made angle coffee table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Florence Knoll, Knoll and Dylan Egon are consistently popular.

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Prices for an angle coffee table start at $450 and top out at $17,880 with the average selling for $2,550.

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 Angle Coffee Table

Why is it called a coffee table?
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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.
Is an ottoman a coffee table?
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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.
What size should a coffee table be?
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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.
Who invented the coffee table?
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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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What is the difference between a coffee table and a cocktail table?
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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.
What is the difference between a sofa table and a coffee table?
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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 end tables taller than coffee tables?
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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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What is a tray top coffee table?
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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.
How do you style an oval coffee table?
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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.
How do I style a Noguchi coffee table?
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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.
How much does a coffee table cost?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.
How do you stack books on a coffee table?
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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.
What is the best coffee table for a sectional?
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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.
How do I authenticate my Noguchi coffee table?
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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.
What is a tall coffee table called?
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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.
Why are modern coffee tables so low?
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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.
Are glass coffee tables durable?
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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.
How do you date a Lane coffee table?
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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.
What is the best height for a coffee table?
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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.
How big should a coffee table be for a sectional?
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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.

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