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Bent Sage Coffee Table by Etamorph
Located in Geneve, CH
Bent Sage Coffee Table by Etamorph Dimensions: D 70 x W 120 x H 40 cm. Materials: Powder-coated
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Bent Sage Coffee Table by Etamorph
Bent Sage Coffee Table by Etamorph
H 15.75 in W 47.25 in D 27.56 in
Bent Coral Orange Coffee Table by Etamorph
Located in Geneve, CH
Bent Coral Orange Coffee Table by Etamorph Dimensions: D 70 x W 120 x H 40 cm. Materials: Powder
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Bent Coral Orange Coffee Table by Etamorph
Bent Coral Orange Coffee Table by Etamorph
H 15.75 in W 47.25 in D 27.56 in
Bent Plywood and Ashwood Pedestal Coffee Table
By Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Fine bent plywood and ashwood open pedestal base coffee table in the manner of Edward Wormley for
Category

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

Materials

Glass, Ash, Plywood

Thick One Piece of Bent Lucite Coffee Table
By Neal Small
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern "Origamy" one piece of bent lucite sheet coffee table.
Category

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

Materials

Lucite

Glass Top Bent Lucite Legs Rectangular Coffee Table
By Hivo Van Teal
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern glass top carved Lucite cabriole leg rectangular coffee table. The legs are
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Bent Metal Table Rectangle, Stainless Steel and Glass Coffee Table
By Lauren Rottet
Located in Houston, TX
No. TA-002 A chameleon-like piece, the Bent Metal table effortlessly fits with many disparate
Category

2010s Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel

Walnut Coffee Table From the 1960s on Bent Legs
Located in Opole, PL
Walnut Coffee Table From the 1960s on Bent Legs We present you a rectangular wooden coffee table
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Coffee Table From the 1960s on Bent Legs
Walnut Coffee Table From the 1960s on Bent Legs
H 18.51 in W 31.11 in D 17.72 in
Bent Polished Stainless Glass Top Gary Gutterman "Odyssey" Coffee Table
By Gary Gutterman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
" glass top coffee table by Gary Gutterman.
Category

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

Italian Bent Wood & Glass Two-Tier Coffee Table on Casters
Located in East Hampton, NY
This is a small scale Italian two-tiered coffee table on casters with smoked glass which have been
Category

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

Materials

Smoked Glass, Bentwood

Bent Lucite Z-Shape Base Thick Glass Top Coffee Table
By Neal Small, Karl Springer
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Z-shape compact thick glass top coffee table.
Category

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

Materials

Glass, Lucite

Midcentury Italian Bent Plywood Coffee Table with Wheels by Molteni, 1970s
By Molteni & C
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning midcentury round coffee table with wheels made in bent plywood with smoked glass top. This
Category

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

Materials

Glass, Smoked Glass, Wood, Bentwood, Plywood

Heavy Thick Bent Lucite Propeller Shape Round Glass Top Coffee Table
By Neal Small Design Studio
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern heavy bent and polished lucite glass top coffee table.
Category

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

Materials

Glass, Lucite

Rounded Corners Square Coffee Table on Thick Bent Tube Chrome Base
By John Mascheroni
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Massive Mid-Century Modern thick 3/4" glass coffee table on heavy chrome bent pipe base. In style
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Post Modern Milo Baughman Style Smoked Glass & Bent Chrome Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Madison, WI
This minimalist, Post Modern modern table in the manner of Milo Baughman would look great in a
Category

20th Century Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Thick Bent Lucite Organic Shape Base Rectangle Glass top Coffee Table
By Karl Springer, Neal Small Design Studio
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern thick Lucite and glass top organic shape coffee table.
Category

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

Materials

Glass, Lucite

Phenomenal 1" Thick Bent Stainless Steel Square Coffee Table Glass Top
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Unusual and unreal craftsmanship coffee table folded out of continuous 1" thick sheet of stainless
Category

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

1970s Sculptural Bent Rattan Coffee and End Table, Set of 2
By Ficks Reed
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, table set you could hope to find. This is an
Category

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

Materials

Rattan, Glass

Limited Edition Sculptural Coffee Table in Bent Solid Ash Wood, White, Italy
By Sandro Lopez
Located in Milano, IT
A coffee table that is both furniture and sculpture designed for authentic living spaces. Two
Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood, Bentwood

Sandro Lopez's Sculptural Coffee Table in Bent Solid Wood, Natural Ash, Italy
By Sandro Lopez
Located in Milano, IT
A coffee table that is both furniture and sculpture designed for authentic living spaces. Two
Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Large Blue Molten & Bent Glass C-Shape Base Glass Top Coffee Table
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Daum
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern cobalt blue molten and bent art glass C-shape base wide square coffee table
Category

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

Materials

Art Glass

Elm Veneered Bent Ply Coffee Table Designed by Eric Lyons for Tecta
Located in London, GB
A good sized, super stylish coffee table made in Britain in the 1940s. Designed by Eric Lyons
Category

Vintage 1940s British Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm, Bentwood

Modern Bent Wood Coffee Table with Safety Glass Top by Raka Studio
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
One of the Studio's earlier classic coffee table designs. A minimal design achieved by bending wood
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Ash, Bentwood

Mid Century Modern Curved Bent Chrome Base Glass Top Coffee Table Bauhaus Chanel
By Knoll, Chanel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern Curved Bent Chrome Base Glass Top Coffee Table Bauhaus MINT. Base is in the
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Brazilian Modern Coffee Table in Bent Wood & Glass, Novo Rumo, Brazil, c. 1960s
By Novo Rumo
Located in New York, NY
Available today with domestic shipping included, this Brazilian Modern Coffee Table in Bent Wood
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Bent Wood Small Coffee Table with Brass Elements and Safety Glass by Raka Studio
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
The coffee table has an ascending bent wood design with intricate detail. The clear glass top is
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Frank Gehry for Knoll International Ebonized Steam Bent Maple and Glass Coffee
By Knoll, Frank Gehry
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century coffee / cocktail table with a steam bent ebonized maple vertical slat base around a
Category

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

Materials

Maple, Glass, Wood, Ebony

Sunrise Coffee Table
By Zanaboni Edizioni
Located in Milan, IT
A superb example of impeccable craftsmanship, this coffee table will elevate any residential or
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Reed, Glass, Wood

Sunrise Coffee Table
Sunrise Coffee Table
H 14.57 in W 42.52 in D 42.52 in
Sunrise Dark Coffee Table
By Zanaboni Edizioni
Located in Milan, IT
A superb example of impeccable craftsmanship, this coffee table will elevate any residential or
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Sunrise Dark Coffee Table
Sunrise Dark Coffee Table
H 14.57 in W 42.52 in D 42.52 in
Crazy Carpet Table, Coffee Table, Handmade
By Kino Guerin
Located in Melbourne, CA
home design. This coffee table is made with laminated bent plywood, Sweet Gum veneer. Overall e: 16" H
Category

2010s Canadian Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut, Plywood

Concrete Fall Coffee Table
By VerteX Design Studio, VerteX Concrete
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Made to Order, this coffee table is made of Fiber-Glass Reinforced Concrete. Inspired by the
Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Concrete

Concrete Fall Coffee Table
Concrete Fall Coffee Table
H 12 in W 42 in D 42 in
XLarge Crazy Carpet Table, Coffee Table, Handmade
By Kino Guerin
Located in Melbourne, CA
home design. This coffee table is made with laminated bent plywood, Sweet Gum veneer. Overall: 16" H x
Category

2010s Canadian Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Plywood

Large Crazy Carpet Table, Coffee Table, Handmade
By Kino Guerin
Located in Melbourne, CA
home design. This coffee table is made with laminated bent plywood, Sweet Gum veneer. Overall e: 16" H
Category

2010s Canadian Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Plywood

Travertine coffee table, italy 70s.
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Travertine coffee table, italy 70s. Solid travertine top and “tripod” base. The top is square with
Category

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

Materials

Travertine

Travertine coffee table, italy 70s.
Travertine coffee table, italy 70s.
H 15.16 in W 41.34 in D 41.34 in
Vintage tessellated coffee table, 1980s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage tessellated stone coffee table with elegant bent legs. Lovely inlaid brass and red stone
Category

Vintage 1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

Vintage tessellated coffee table, 1980s
Vintage tessellated coffee table, 1980s
H 15.75 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Nerfa stainless steel Coffee Table
By Yasmine Lahlou, Dounia 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

Vintage Asian Wicker Coffee Table
Located in High Point, NC
exquisite coffee table emits an enigmatic charisma that draws one toward it. Composed of circularly bent
Category

20th Century Asian Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Vintage Asian Wicker Coffee Table
Vintage Asian Wicker Coffee Table
H 6.7 in W 32.7 in D 32.7 in
Spin Low Black Coffee Table
By Zeus
Located in Milan, IT
Elegant in its simplicity, this coffee table will create a striking and distinctive focal point in
Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Spin Low Black Coffee Table
Spin Low Black Coffee Table
H 14.18 in W 51.19 in D 28.75 in
Molle Coffee Table by Studio63
By Officina Ciani
Located in Milan, IT
A splendid combination of lines and materials, this coffee table is part of the Molle outdoor
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Crystal, Stainless Steel

Molle Coffee Table by Studio63
H 17.72 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
French Art Deco Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Inspired by the bent metal work of notable French designer Jean Prouvé. Features an elegant yet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Metal

French Art Deco Coffee Table
French Art Deco Coffee Table
H 17 in W 56 in D 34 in
Dottie Circular Glass Dark Coffee Table
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
installation. DOTTIE dark and light coffee table, which strengthens the transparent coolness of glass with its
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Faux Leather, Glass, Wood

White Washed Oak Trestle Coffee Table
By Chris Lehrecke
Located in Bangall, NY
This trestle coffee table by Chris Lehrecke is made in white oak with a white washed finish. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

White Washed Oak Trestle Coffee Table
White Washed Oak Trestle Coffee Table
H 16.5 in W 42 in D 58 in
Mid Century teak coffee table.
By Cees Braakman
Located in Weesp, NL
1950's Cees Braakman Mid Century Cees Teak Coffee Table. Beautiful teak coffee table with
Category

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

Materials

Formica, Teak

Mid Century teak coffee table.
Mid Century teak coffee table.
H 16.15 in W 31.89 in D 31.5 in
Dottie Elliptic Glass Light Coffee Table
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
installation. DOTTIE dark and light coffee table, which strengthens the transparent coolness of glass with its
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Faux Leather, Glass, Wood

Dottie Elliptic Glass Light Coffee Table
Dottie Elliptic Glass Light Coffee Table
H 14.97 in W 50.01 in D 41.34 in
Molle Large Coffee Table by Studio63
By Officina Ciani
Located in Milan, IT
An exquisite addition to the outdoor Molle collection, this coffee table boasts an elegant modern
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Crystal, Stainless Steel

Molle Large Coffee Table by Studio63
Molle Large Coffee Table by Studio63
H 17.72 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Very Stylish Round Retro Coffee Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Very stylish round retro coffee table This is a good sturdy table, it has a very attractive
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Pine

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Coffee Table
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Amazing coffee or side table - a dark stained tapered wood slab intersects a bent tapered wood form
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Guglielmo Ulrich Italian Coffee Table, 1950s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in PEGO, ES
Mid-century Italian coffee or cocktail table designed in the 1950s by Guglielmo Ulrich with an oval
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Guglielmo Ulrich Italian Coffee Table, 1950s
Guglielmo Ulrich Italian Coffee Table, 1950s
H 15.75 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 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
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
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
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
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
Located in Geneve, CH
Wired Coffee Table by Phase Design Dimensions: Ø 81.3 x H 35.6 cm. Materials: Smoked brass and
Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

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: Polished chrome and
Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Folio Coffee Table by Kutarq Studio
By Kutarq Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Folio Coffee Table by Kutarq Studio Materials: Stainless steel. Dimensions: D 99 x W 22 x H 23 cm
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Folio Coffee Table by Kutarq Studio
Folio Coffee Table by Kutarq Studio
H 9.06 in W 8.67 in D 38.98 in
Rare Glass Coffee Table by Colli
By Gio Ponti
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Rare glass coffee tableby Pierluigi Colli. Edged glass top with etched motifs on bent metal base.
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Rare Glass Coffee Table by Colli
Rare Glass Coffee Table by Colli
H 20 in W 38 in D 21 in
Captain's Coffee Table by Hamilton Holmes
By Hamilton Holmes Woodworking & Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Captain's coffee table by Hamilton Holmes Oxalino Collection 2020 Dimensions: D 76.2, W 76.2, H
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Captain's Coffee Table by Hamilton Holmes
Captain's Coffee Table by Hamilton Holmes
H 18.01 in W 30.01 in D 30.01 in
Captain's Coffee Table by Hamilton Holmes
By Hamilton Holmes Woodworking & Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Captain's coffee table by Hamilton Holmes. Oxalino Collection Dimensions: 30”D x 18”H Materials
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Large Sculptural Relief Stainless Steel Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
Large sculptural stainless steel coffee table is made out of extruded boxed stainless steel
Category

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

20th Century Coffee Table with a Tray
Located in Opole, PL
We present you a square coffee table with a removable tray. All is dated after the year 1945. The
Category

Late 20th Century Dutch Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

20th Century Coffee Table with a Tray
20th Century Coffee Table with a Tray
H 29.14 in W 24.22 in D 24.22 in
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Bent Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic bent coffee table available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, metal and wood, every bent coffee table was constructed with great care. There are 36 variations of the antique or vintage bent coffee table you’re looking for, while we also have 7 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer bent coffee table, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right bent coffee table, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. Raka Studio, 't Spectrum Bergeijk and Discipline each produced at least one beautiful bent coffee table that is worth considering.

How Much is a Bent Coffee Table?

The average selling price for a bent coffee table at 1stDibs is $2,325, while they’re typically $560 on the low end and $25,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right coffee-tables-cocktail-tables for You

As a practical focal point in your living area, antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables are an invaluable addition to any interior.

Low tables that were initially used as tea tables or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. Early coffee tables surfaced in Victorian-era England, likely influenced by the use of tea tables in Japanese tea gardens. In the United States, furniture makers worked to introduce low, long tables into their offerings as the popularity of coffee and “coffee breaks” took hold during the late 19th century and early 20th century.

It didn’t take long for coffee tables and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Originally, these tables were as simple as they are practical — as high as your sofa and made primarily of wood. In recent years, however, metal, glass and plastics have become popular in coffee tables and cocktail tables, and design hasn’t been restricted to the conventional low profile, either.

Visionary craftspeople such as Paul Evans introduced bold, geometric designs that challenge the traditional idea of what a coffee table can be. The elongated rectangles and wide boxy forms of Evans’s desirable Cityscape coffee table, for example, will meet your needs but undoubtedly prove imposing in your living space.

If you’re shopping for an older coffee table to bring into your home — be it an antique Georgian-style coffee table made of mahogany or walnut with decorative inlays or a classic square mid-century modern piece comprised of rosewood designed by the likes of Ettore Sottsass — there are a few things you should keep in mind.

Both the table itself and what you put on it should align with the overall design of the room, not just by what you think looks fashionable in isolation. According to interior designer Tamara Eaton, the material of your vintage coffee table is something you need to consider. “With a glass coffee table, you also have to think about the surface underneath, like the rug or floor,” she says. “With wood and stone tables, you think about what’s on top.”

Find the perfect centerpiece for any room, no matter what your personal furniture style on 1stDibs. Browse a vast selection of antique, new and vintage coffee table and cocktail tables today.

Questions About Bent Coffee Table
  • 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, 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.

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

    Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 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.
  • 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 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 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.