Coffee Tables Drop
Vintage 1930s Scottish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Ash
20th Century British Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Hardwood
Vintage 1950s American Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1930s British Queen Anne Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Walnut
2010s American Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood, Lacquer
20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Sheet Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Walnut
20th Century Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
2010s Turkish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Marble
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Teak, Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Teak
Vintage 1930s American Federal Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Marble
Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Mahogany
2010s American Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Lacquer
Early 20th Century Swedish Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Wood
20th Century Swedish Gustavian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Brass
20th Century English Victorian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Teak
Mid-20th Century English Country Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Beech, Elm
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Brass
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Oak
20th Century Swedish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
Vintage 1910s English Arts and Crafts Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Teak
2010s Mexican Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Oak
Late 20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Steel
2010s South African Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Copper, Steel
Mid-20th Century William and Mary Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Mahogany
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Marble
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Teak
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Travertine, Marble
2010s Turkish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century Eastlake Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary European Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Co...
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary German Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Metal
20th Century French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century British George III Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Elm
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century French Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Pine
Vintage 1960s European Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Elm
Vintage 1960s European Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Travertine
Vintage 1950s European Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Steel, Brass
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Epoxy Resin, Oak, Burl
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1980s Belgian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Bronze, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cockt...
Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s European Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Elm
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Mahogany, Cork
21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Resin
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Finding the Right Tables for You
The right vintage, new or antique tables can help make any space in your home stand out.
Over the years, the variety of tables available to us, as well as our specific needs for said tables, has broadened. Today, with all manner of these must-have furnishings differing in shape, material and style, any dining room table can shine just as brightly as the guests who gather around it.
Remember, when shopping for a dining table, it must fit your dining area, and you need to account for space around the table too — think outside the box, as an oval dining table may work for tighter spaces. Alternatively, if you’ve got the room, a Regency-style dining table can elevate any formal occasion at mealtime.
Innovative furniture makers and designers have also redefined what a table can be. Whether it’s an unconventional Ping-Pong table, a brass side table to display your treasured collectibles or a Louis Vuitton steamer trunk to add an air of nostalgia to your loft, your table can say a lot about you.
The visionary work of French designer Xavier Lavergne, for example, includes tables that draw on the forms of celestial bodies as often as they do aquatic creatures or fossils. Elsewhere, Italian architect Gae Aulenti, who looked to Roman architecture in crafting her stately Jumbo coffee table, created clever glass-topped mobile coffee tables that move on bicycle tires or sculpted wood wheels for Fontana Arte.
Coffee and cocktail tables can serve as a room’s centerpiece with attention-grabbing details and colors. Glass varieties will keep your hardwood flooring and dazzling area rugs on display, while a marble or stone coffee table in a modern interior can showcase your prized art books and decorative objects. A unique vintage desk or writing table can bring sophistication and even a bit of spice to your work life.
No matter your desired form or function, a quality table for your living space is a sound investment. On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage, new and antique bedside tables, mid-century end tables and more .
- What is a drop-leaf table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A drop-leaf table has a fixed section in the center and a hinged section, or leaf, on each side that can be folded down.
- How does a drop leaf table work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021A drop-leaf table features a fixed section and one or more foldable sections. The well-made hinges hold the fixed and foldable sections and allow the leaves to pop up. These sections are anchored with the help of swing-out legs for secure placement. Find antique and vintage drop-leaf tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A drop-leaf table is a type of table that has a fixed portion in the center and foldable portions on either side joined by hinges. These foldable portions can be dropped and closed to save space when the table is not in use. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage drop leaf dining tables.
- How do I date a drop-leaf table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To date a drop-leaf table, first look for saw marks. If you see straight ones, your table likely dates back to before the early 19th century. Pieces made after should show curved saw marks. A licensed furniture appraiser can assist you with determining an exact date. Find a range of expertly vetted drop-leaf tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023The first drop-leaf tables emerged during the era of the early 17th century. These first pieces usually feature a gate leg that swings out to support the leaf. Drop-leaf tables with side brackets debuted in the early 19th century. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of drop-leaf tables.
- 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 ExpertFebruary 17, 2023The difference between a gateleg table and a drop leaf table is the design of the section that you can raise to expand the piece. On a drop leaf table, the extension does not have any lower support. A gateleg table has a leg that swings out to rest beneath the extension. Find a selection of tables from some of the world's best sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023While you can look for markings and other details to try and determine the maker, the best way to identify an antique drop leaf table is to work with a certified appraiser. Trusted online venues and search engines can be helpful when conducting research on a specific collectible, piece of jewelry, art work or other item about which you may have questions, but qualified professionals, such as an antiques dealer or an appraiser at an auction house, have the knowledge and experience needed to make more accurate identifications. Shop a selection of antique, vintage and modern tables on 1stDibs.
- 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 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 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 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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