Bowtie Coffee Table
Paul Evans Mid Century Sculpted Steel and Polychrome Bowtie Coffee Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul Evans Mid Century Sculpted Steel and Polychrome Bowtie Coffee Table
This coffee table
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Walnut "Bowtie" Coffee Table
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century American Modern coffee table designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb (ca
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Paul Evans 1967 Brutalist Welded Metal Bowtie Pyramid Coffee Cocktail Table
By Paul Evans
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Amazing signed Paul Evans 1967 welded metal brutalist cocktail coffee table. As seen by the date
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Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
H 15 in W 39.5 in D 15 in
Organic Nakashima Style Live Edge Bowtie Slab Coffee Table, circa 1970
By George Nakashima
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Masterful creation from raw wood slab with bowtie joinery and 2 fat offset legs.
An homage to
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut, Wood
Mid Century Adrian Pearsall Style Bowtie Walnut and Glass Top Coffee Table
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Style Bowtie Walnut and Glass Top Coffee Table
This is a very
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
H 15.5 in W 50.5 in D 20.5 in
Newly Refinished -Mid-Century Modern Walnut Coffee Table Inlaid Bowtie Rosewood
By Lane Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut
H 14.75 in W 38 in D 38 in
Florence Knoll T-Bar Coffee Table, 'Black Top'
By Florence Knoll
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
This classic steel T-Bar coffee table was designed by Florence Knoll in approximately 1952. It
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
"Heritage" White Oak Solid Steel-Leg Coffee Table or Desk with Butterfly Inlays
By Michael Madley
Located in Frankfurt, KY
with wide spreading branches forming a distinctive and beautiful canopy. This unique table perfectly
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Materials
Bronze
H 18 in W 28 in D 62 in
Mid-Century Slat Bench by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Wonderful mid-century slat bench or coffee table by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, 1950s. Stained ash
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
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By Josep Vila Capdevila
Located in Terrassa, Catalonia
The Fit Side Table is a minimalist style low table made of treated Travertine marble. This side table is composed by five marble pieces, all of them assembled in a logical and harmon...
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H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Bespoke Italian Travertine Oval Dining Table
Located in London, London
Travertine dining table
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Oval
Made to order in Italy.
Size can be customised to a maximum length of 250cm.
Can also be made in a circular one pedestal version.
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Travertine
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö.
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1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in New York, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
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Velvet, Walnut
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
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Savana Armchair in Natural Wicker, Brazilian Contemporary Style
By Tiago Curioni
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This armchair is made of wicker in the Brazilian contemporary style. A clump of grass, a bush, which moves in the wind and envelops its inhabitant was the inspiration for creating t...
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2010s Brazilian Organic Modern Armchairs
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Wicker
Savana Armchair in Natural Wicker, Brazilian Contemporary Style, Black seat
By Tiago Curioni
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The savana armchair is made of wicker in the Brazilian contemporary style.
A clump of grass, a bush, which moves in the wind and envelops its inhabitant.This was the inspiration for...
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2010s Brazilian Organic Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wicker
H 90.56 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada.
Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Foot– for the prominent shape at its base. Se...
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Textile, Wood
Modern Wood Stool, The Dublin
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
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2010s American Modern End Tables
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Maple
Mini Cloud Table in Oak by Louise Liljencrantz, Sweden
By Louise Liljencrantz
Located in Stockholm, SE
Mini cloud side table in oak finished with a satin clear coat.
Designed by Lousie Liljencrantz, Interior Designer based in Stockholm Sweden.
Made in Sweden.
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2010s Swedish Side Tables
Materials
Oak
Joe 640 Ceiling Lamp by Wende Reid, Classic, 20th Century Modern, Hand Tailored
By Wende Reid
Located in Paddington, NSW
This classic, tailored, double ceiling lamp, is inspired by old Hollywood and menswear, reminiscent of the 1940s and the early simplicity of Art Deco and 20th Century Modern. Its cle...
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Brass
H 18.51 in Dm 25.2 in
Modern Aire Coffee Table, Patagonia Stone, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Aire coffee table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Aire marble coffee table fe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Granite, Onyx, Brass
H 13.78 in W 47.25 in D 27.56 in
Wabi Sabi Handmade Brutalist wooden tripod stool France, circa 1950s.
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Brutalist wooden tripod stool made in France, circa 1950s.
Substantial and chunky seat with sturdy legs. This stool has an impressive hart shaped back with a half moon shaped seat w...
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Materials
Wood
H 27.56 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Customizable Tacchini Costela Lounge Chair Designed by Martin Eisler
By Tacchini, Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
Tacchini is delighted to reissue Costela by Martin Eisler, icon of Brazilian 1950s design. An elegant yet informal armchair. With its sensual aesthetic, natural materials and intelli...
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2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte Bell Pendant from Hotel Bristol Merano
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Hanover, MA
Original iridescent opaque white Murano glass bell-form campagna pendant light commissioned by Aldo Bennati, a Genoese shipping industrialist and owner of the Hotel Bauer in Venice f...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Bedside Tables Nightstands Oak, Esko Pajamies for Asko Finland 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf, Asko, Børge Mogensen, Esko Pajamies, Alvar Aalto
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Mid-Century Modern pair of nightstands by Finnish designer Esko Pajamies for Asko Finland. Made circa 1960s to 1970s.
The nightstands are not identical but very similar.
They are p...
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
H 22.05 in W 21.66 in D 15.95 in
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Arne Vodder Coffee Table in Teak
Located in Zurich, CH
This Danish 1950s Arne Vodder style teak coffee table comes with a central book shelf and "bowtie
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
1960s Scandinavian Modern Coffee Table, Drylund Denmark
By Drylund
Located in Bremen, DE
Danish modern Drylund coffee table with bowtie pass-through drawers. This piece oozes Danish
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Coffee Table by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Hudson, NY
This bowtie shaped walnut coffee table has a beautiful border effect by turning the wood grain in
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 15.5 in W 60 in D 23.75 in
Cocoon Live Edge Beech Coffee Table by Egor Ivoilov, Contemporary Design 2022
By Egor Ivoilov
Located in London, GB
Made By Egor Ivoilov In London UK this beautiful live edge coffee table is crafted from Salvaged
Category
2010s British Arts and Crafts Furniture
Materials
Ash, Beech
H 145.67 in W 39.38 in D 55.12 in
Paul Evans PE-Brutalist Bowtie Coffee Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paul Evans Brutalist Welded Bowtie coffee table with painted body and glass top. Marked PE 68. Made
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Walnut and Terrazzo Floating Bowtie Coffee Table by Harvey Probber, circa 1955
By Harvey Probber
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Walnut and Terrazzo floating bowtie coffee table by Harvey Probber, circa 1955. Sculpted walnut
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Terrazzo, Walnut
H 17 in W 72 in D 20 in
Paul Evans Brutalist Bowtie Coffee Table 1968
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
Paul Evans Brutalist coffee table with painted body and glass top.
Glass measures 48 x 20 x 0.75
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Mid-20th Century Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Metal
Adrian Pearsall Coffee/Cocktail Table
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
Bowtie coffee table by Adrian Pearsall @1960's. Newly refinished in a deep espresso and shown with
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Wood, Glass
Bowtie Coffee/Cocktail Table
Located in New York, NY
Bowtie Coffee/Cocktail Table
Category
20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut, Glass
Adrian Pearsall Walnut Bowtie Cocktail Table
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Adrian Pearsall solid walnut bowtie cocktail table, circa early 1960s. This all original example
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Oval Bowtie Walnut Coffee Table, ca. 1960
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Oval Bowtie Walnut Coffee Table, ca. 1960. Beautiful original
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
H 16 in W 50 in D 22 in
Mid-Century Modern Bowtie Cocktail Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Elongated walnut and olivewood, coffee table with diamond form marquetry top and pinched center
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Early Lewis Butler for Knoll Associates Checkerboard Coffee Table
By Knoll, Lewis Butler for Knoll
Located in San Francisco, CA
An early 1950s example of Lewis Butler’s Model 350 checkerboard coffee table for Knoll Associates
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
Mid-Century Danish Modern Geometric Coffee and Side Table Set
Located in Miami, FL
together to form a boomerang, L-shaped or bowtie shaped cocktail table, or separately as a set of matching
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate, Teak
Vintage Walnut & Rosewood “Tuxedo” Coffee Table by Lane, circa 1960s
By Lane Acclaim
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A very sleek coffee table from Lane's coveted "Tuxedo" line, this example is executed entirely in
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut
Knoll T-Angle Minimal Black & White Table 1952 Mid-Century YEAR-END CLEARANCE
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
/ coffee table. Early (1952) Knoll Associates production. Enameled steel and white laminate. Manufacturer's
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
H 19 in W 30 in D 30 in
American of Martinsville 2 End Tables and 1 Side Table/Coffee Table
By American of Martinsville
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
yet. These table are made of walnut and have the unique bowtie draw fronts on them.
Single side
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Japanese Keyaki Wood Coffee Table with Bowtie Keys
By George Nakashima
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Japanese old growth keyaki, oak and cherrywood coffee table. Table top is from the late 1800s and
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
George Nakashima Laurel Coffee Table Bowtie Base Widdicomb Origins 1961
By George Nakashima, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Camden, ME
A spectacular and rare George Nakashima Laurel and Walnut coffee table.
This extremely low
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Antique Elmwood Long Coffee Table or Deep Bench
Located in Brea, CA
Antique elmwood long coffee table or deep bench
These are the real vintage antique elmwood benches
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20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
Vintage Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Base Walnut Coffee Table
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in San Francisco, CA
A circa 1950s pedestal collection tulip base coffee or cocktail table with walnut top by Eero
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Aluminum
Mid-Century 2454-TGO Walnut Coffee Table by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This mid-century coffee table is a stunning piece of furniture that is sure to impress. Designed by
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Glass, Walnut
H 28.25 in W 59.25 in D 19.5 in
Italian Travertine and Ebonized Wood Coffee Table in the manner of Ico Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This wonderful table has an imported Italian travertine marble insert in an ebonized oak frame with
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Travertine
Paul Evans PE-13 Double-Pyramid Cocktail Table in Steel, Pewter & Bronze c. 1970
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Los Angeles, CA
table over other options are great. It provides a functional use as a coffee table yet it is also a work
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Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel, Bronze, Pewter
H 15 in W 39 in D 15 in
Paul Evans Pe-14 'Four Pyramid' Cocktail Table in Oxidized Steel & Bronze C 1970
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Los Angeles, CA
build a modern design collection, the advantages of this Paul Evans for Directional coffee table over
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Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Bronze, Steel
H 15.5 in W 30 in D 30 in
Early 21st C. Alexander Julian for Jonathan Charles Bowtie Inlay Coffee Table
By Jonathan Charles
Located in Elloree, SC
edges, coffee or accent table with bronze tone metal legs, unmarked.
Measures: 47.5 W x 25.75 D x
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Ebony, Mahogany, Maple
H 19.25 in W 47.5 in L 19.25 in
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Bowtie Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal bowtie coffee table for your home. Each bowtie coffee table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and walnut. If you’re shopping for a bowtie coffee table, we have 9 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the bowtie coffee table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right bowtie coffee table, those designed in mid-century modern styles are of considerable interest. Paul Evans, Harry Bertoia and Craft Associates each produced at least one beautiful bowtie coffee table that is worth considering.
How Much is a Bowtie Coffee Table?
Prices for a bowtie coffee table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $995 and can go as high as $35,400, while the average can fetch as much as $3,763.
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 Bowtie Coffee Table
- Why is it called a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs 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.
- Who invented the coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024No 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. - Is an ottoman a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Typically, 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 5, 2022While 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, 2024Yes, 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?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021Tray top coffee tables are coffee tables with long, flat rectangular surfaces that are supported by an x-frame base. Low tables that were initially used as tea or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. After coffee drinking and “coffee breaks” became popular, it didn’t take long for coffee and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary tray top coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Styling 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023To stack books on a coffee table, place the largest one on the bottom with the spine facing the focal piece of furniture, usually the sofa. Then, add the next largest, lining up the inner edges so that the spines create a stepped effect. Continue adding books to complete the stack and top it off with a decorative object if you wish. Shop a variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024How 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, 2024Yes, a coffee table should generally be lower than a couch. However, the top of the table should only be slightly lower than the couch to maintain a balanced look. A good rule of thumb is to choose a table no more than one inch shorter than your sofa's seat height. Explore a large collection of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024The average height of a coffee table is around 16 to 18 inches. Designers typically choose this height to create a balance between coffee tables and sofas. The average seat height of sofas is 17 to 18 inches, and experts typically recommend that coffee tables be no more than 1 inch shorter than sofa-seat height. Explore a diverse assortment of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The 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, 2022To 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, 2021A 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, 2022Modern 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?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether 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.
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