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Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table with Cane Shelf
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish Mid-Century Modern teak coffee table with cane shelf, circa 1960. Wonderfully clean and
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cane, Teak
LARGE ANTIQUE CHINESE OPIUM COFFEE TABLE WiTH CANE INSET TOP J1
Located in Pulborough, GB
centuries.
Overall, the Large Antique Chinese Opium Coffee Table with Cane Inset Top is not only a
Category
20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
Square Two-Tiered Coffee Table with Caning
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic Baker, two-tiered coffee or cocktail table with a sleek black lacquer frame, walnut top, and a
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20th Century American British Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Ellwood Coffee Table with Cane & Glass by August Abode
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Our oversized Ellwood Coffee Table celebrates the colors of the California landscape. Shown here in
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21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Coffee Table with Cane Sides
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning vintage modern coffee table features cane sides and a gorgeous walnut finish. Unique
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Danish Teak Mid-Century Modern Rectangular Coffee Table with Cane Shelf
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish medium size rectangular teak coffee table with rattan shelf.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Hans Wegner AT-10 Coffee Table with Cane Shelf for Andreas Tuck
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Coffee table designed by Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck in 1955. A broad tabletop with a rounded and
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cane, Oak, Teak
Vintage Danish Rosewood Coffee Table by Kurt Østervig for Jason Møbler, 1950s
By Kurt Østervig, Jason Møbler
Located in Asaa, DK
Mid-Century Modern round coffee table with cane shelf. Sculpted V-shaped legs in dark solid teak
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Mid Century Teak & Cane Coffee Table
Located in Puslinch, ON
teak coffee table with a cane lower shelf. In great vintage condition. A few small breaks in the cane
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Vintage 1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cane, Teak
Danish Modern Teak + Cane Coffee / Sewing Table with Storage
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Unknown
Era: 1960ss
Materials: Teak, cane
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cane, Teak
Beautiful Midcentury Teak and Cane Coffee Table
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Classic Danish Modern Midcentury coffee table by Gunnar Schwartz. Teak wood with woven cane
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cane, Teak
Cane Glass Amber Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee Table Cane Glass Amber with base structure in solid
oak in stained coffee finish, with
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Oak
Kurt Østervig V-Legged Rosewood + Cane Coffee Table
By Jason Møbler, Kurt Østervig
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Kurt Østervig
Manufacturer: Jason Møbler
Era: 1950s
Materials: Rosewood, Can
Measurements: 60.75? wide x 21.25? deep x 19.75? tall
Condition: In exc...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak, Cane
Vintage Woven Cane Bamboo Wicker & Wood Coffee Cocktail Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful vintage woven wicker cane and wood coffee cocktail table with lovely fret designs on the
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Wood
Tiered Cocktail Table With Cane Lower Tier
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Two tier table with planked top, lower cane shelf, two drawers with angular brass hardware and
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cane, Wood
Kristiansen & Thomassen Teak and Cane Coffee Table
Located in Winnipeg, MB
Beautiful Danish teak coffee table by Kristiansen & Thomassen, Denmark. This striking piece
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Charlotte Perriand "Rio" Coffee Table in Cane by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Berlin, DE
materials. Also available in marble.
The low table by Charlotte Perriand is composed of six segments of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cock...
Materials
Cane, Wood
Elegant Mid-Century Modern Burl and Cane Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful vintage modern coffee table is made of burl wood with a woven center. Sleek low
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture Style French Regency Louis XVI Painted Cane Coffee Table
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style coffee or cocktail table
In the manner of Baker
Category
Vintage 1960s American Louis XVI Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cane, Paint, Walnut
H 17.25 in W 33.5 in D 33.5 in
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Walnut and Cane Coffee Table
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Walnut and Cane Coffee Table
This coffee table measures: 32
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Jamie Herzlinger American Cerused Wood and Caned Low Coffee Table Frame
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American square form cerused wood table frame with distinctly shaped legs tapering
Category
20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 17.75 in W 34 in D 33.25 in
Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Cane and Chrome Glass Top Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman Style Mid Century cane and chrome glass top coffee table
Coffee table measures: 34
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
DREXEL HERITAGE Mid 20th Century Burl Walnut Caned Coffee Cocktail Tables - Pair
By Drexel
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of French Regency style cocktail tables by Drexel Heritage. Walnut with two tiers, burl
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cane, Walnut
H 18 in W 19 in D 27.25 in
Vintage Large Waterfall Pencil Reed / Cane & Glass Coffee Table USA, circa 1980s
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Hastings, GB
A gorgeous large waterfall pencil reed coffee table with inset glass top. USA, circa 1980s.
In
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cane, Glass
H 17.72 in W 50.4 in D 22.05 in
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Teak & Cane Coffee Table for France & Søn
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt, France & Søn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 19.5 in W 59.5 in D 21 in
Michael Taylor for Baker Cherry and Cane Two-Tier Coffee Table, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern two-tier tea table or coffee table
By Michael Taylor for Baker
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cane, Cherry
H 22.25 in W 30 in D 30 in
Plot Coffee Table in Teak Wood Finish with Cane Under a Tempered Glass Top
Located in Miami, FL
The Plot coffee table, featuring a beautiful teak wood finish frame combined with a cane webbing
Category
2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
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H 11 in W 26 in D 47 in
Teak and Cane Danish Coffee Table by Trioh Mobler, 1960s
By Trioh Møbelfabrik
Located in Chesham, GB
A 1960s teak and cane Danish coffee table by Trioh Mobler.
Manufacturer - Trioh Mobler
Design
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan, Teak
Jens Risom Mid-Century Diamond Top Walnut and Caning Coffee Table
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
American/Danish Mid-Century walnut coffee table with a gently diamond-shaped top resting on a
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Jens Risom Mid-Century Diamond Top Walnut and Caning Coffee Table
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
American/Danish Mid-Century walnut coffee table with a gently diamond-shaped top resting on a
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Mid-Century Coffee Table in Rattan, Cane and Glass, Italy 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Roma, IT
Coffee table made in Italy between the 60s and the 70s, attributable to the historic Roman brand
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan
MCM cane and coffee and side tables in the style of Milo Baughman- set of 3
Located in Asheville, NC
Vintage Milo Baughman chrome and cane coffee and side tables. Each table has a different
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 16 in W 33.5 in D 33.5 in
Poul Jensen for Selig Teak Tripod Table with Woven Cane Shelf, 1960's
By Poul Jensen, Selig
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Danish Modern Poul Jensen for Selig Importers Teak & Woven Cane guitar pick coffee table
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cane, Teak
Cassina Rio Coffee Table with Vienna Straw Top and Natural Oak Base
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Vancouver, BC
The low table by Charlotte Perriand is composed of six segments of different radius, arranged in a
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cane, Oak
1950s Cane and Oak Side Table by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic cane and oak side table by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark. Designed and
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cane, Oak
Midcentury McGuire Style Round Marble Top Caned Cocktail Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stylish mid-century modern round coffee cocktail table featuring a thick marble top from Portugal
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Danish Modern Coffee Table by R. Wengler in Rattan Cane and Matt Glass, 1940s
By Robert Wengler
Located in Odense, DK
1940s Danish coffee table attributed to cabinetmaker R. Wengler, Copenhagen. The base is made from
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan, Glass
H 18.9 in W 59.45 in D 25.6 in
Chinese Generous Square Stool with Cane Seat, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
dimensions:
Table apron to floor 14.5".
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cane, Elm
Bamboo Coffee Table with Smoked Glass Top
Located in Barcelona, ES
A beautiful bamboo coffee table or side table with smoked glass tabletop. Spain, 1970s.
This eye
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Smoked Glass
Danish Teak Extension Coffee Table
Located in Highland, IN
This exceptional teak coffee table has a top that expands with the addition of a 12" lacquered teak
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Bamboo & Rattan French Riviera Coffee Table with Magazine Rack, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Mid-Century Modern coffee table or stool with magazine rack, perfect in any entry hallway as well
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
H 17.72 in W 32.29 in D 15.56 in
Bamboo & Rattan French Riviera Coffee Table with Magazine Rack, Italy, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Mid-Century Modern coffee table or stool with magazine rack, perfect in any entry hallway as well
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
H 18.12 in W 32.29 in D 16.15 in
Davis Allen Coffee Table by McGuire
By McGuire, Davis Allen
Located in Highland, IN
delightful details.
In addition to this coffee table, we have the matching sofa, a single lounge and
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cane, Rattan, Glass
Coffee table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Coffee table with solid teak top and underlying shelf in cane. Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard / France
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cane, Teak
Square Mid Century Bamboo and Rattan X Base Coffee Table with Round Glass Top
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Round 1970s Palm Beach Regency-style bamboo and Rattan cocktail table or coffee table with square
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Mid-20th Century Southeast Asian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail T...
Materials
Rattan, Glass, Wood, Bamboo, Cane
Contemporary Low Nesting Tables, High Gloss Mahogany/Natural Cane
Located in New York, NY
A composition that includes a set of one coffee tables and one side table. The square coffee table
Category
2010s European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan, Glass, Mahogany
Midcentury Riviera Coffee Table with Magazine Rack, Made in Bamboo & Rattan
By Bonacina
Located in Roma, IT
thin rattan canes tied together with small "X" knots.
This coffee table has been completely restored
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
H 17.72 in W 31.89 in D 15.36 in
Bamboo, Rattan & Wicker Squared Coffee Table, Italy, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Squared coffee table in bamboo & rattan with wicker surface covered by a transparent glass layer
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Glass
1960s Extendable Teak Coffee Table: Mid-Century Modern Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dive into vintage sophistication with our Extendable Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table, impeccably
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Italian Coffee Table with Magazine Rack, 1960s
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Roma, IT
rectangular coffee table of exceptional craftsmanship features a sturdy structure in bamboo canes, the top is
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
H 24.02 in W 18.9 in D 14.57 in
1970s Spanish Oriental Style Red Wooden Coffee Table with Leather Binds
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Spanish red wood imitating cane bamboo rectangular coffee table set with leather binds, glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo
H 15.75 in W 51.97 in D 25.2 in
AT 10 - Coffee table in solid teak by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in Copenhagen, DK
AT 10 - Coffee table in solid teak and oak frame with a shelf in cane.
Designed by Hans J. Wegner
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cane, Oak, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Round Coffee Table By Lane Alta Vista
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern, walnut coffee table by Lane Alta Vista features a custom cFsignature finish
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cane
White Washed Oak Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
White Washed Oak coffee table, featuring a digitally carved, traditional woven cane design, the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Round Rattan and Bamboo Coffee Table, Italy, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Mid-Century Modern round coffee table with double shelves completely in bamboo and rattan made in
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Tre Coffee Table In Black Wood Finish and Nero Black Glass
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
the sofa. TRE invites you to consider the coffee table: robust and with a strong appeal of the
Category
2010s Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cane, Glass, Wood
Split Reed Rattan Bamboo Large Coffee Table After Gabriella Crespi
By Gabriella Crespi, Paul Frankl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Extra Large Octagonal Split Reed / Pencil Reed Large Coffee Table, Italy, 1960-1970.
Amazing split
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cane, Rattan, Reed
Mid Century Rattan and Bamboo Coffee Table with Glass Top, Italian, 1970
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Mid Century Rattan and Bamboo Coffee Table with Glass Top, Italian, 1970
Mid Century Rectangular
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
H 17.33 in W 49.61 in D 26.78 in
Tre Coffee Table In Teak Wood Finish and White Carrara Glass
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
the sofa. TRE invites you to consider the coffee table: robust and with a strong appeal of the
Category
2010s Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cane, Glass, Wood, Teak
Rattan Bamboo Rectangular Coffee Table in the Style of Franco Albini
By Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Mid-Century Modern rectangular side table / coffee table handcrafted in bamboo and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
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Coffee Table With Caning For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal coffee table with caning for your home. Each coffee table with caning for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using natural fiber, wood and cane. There are 66 variations of the antique or vintage coffee table with caning you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect coffee table with caning — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each coffee table with caning bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made coffee table with caning over the years, but those crafted by Hvidt & Mølgaard, Andreas Tuck and Cassina are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Coffee Table With Caning?
A coffee table with caning can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,304, while the lowest priced sells for $400 and the highest can go for as much as $9,090.
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 Coffee Table With Caning
- 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.
- 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. - 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.
- 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. - 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To 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, 2024The 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.
- 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.
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