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Small Hand Crafted Coffee Table With Cabriolet Legs
Located in Ross, CA
Light weight hand crafted coffee table made by a home furniture maker. The table with has cabriolet
Category
Vintage 1980s American Queen Anne Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Oak Arts & Crafts Coffee Table by A.J. Kropholler, 1900s
By Alexander J. Kropholler
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Arts & Crafts coffee table.
Design by A.J. Kropholler.
Striking Dutch design
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Antique Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Studio Craft Coffee Table Spalted Applewood and Fir Signed Tom WIlliams
By George Nakashima Woodworkers
Located in Fraser, MI
Please feel free to reach out for accurate shipping to your location.
Studio craft coffee table
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Fruitwood, Fir
Antique Wrought Iron Mission Arts & Crafts Coffee Table Samuel Yellin Style
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Wrought Iron Mission Arts & Crafts Coffee Table in the style of Samuel Yellin. Item base
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Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 10.5 in W 25.5 in D 26 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern Custom Crafted Coffee Table
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Custom Crafted Solid Wood Coffee Table, Signed by the maker. Circa 1960s
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Koa Coffee Table
Located in Oakland, CA
Midcentury studio crafted coffee table of solid Koa with lower shelf.
Fully restored in a natural
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20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Studio Craft Coffee Table Modern Era USA, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Modern Era coffee table; Studio Craft; Wendell Castle; USA: 1970's.
Wendell Castle style
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Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Limited Edition Hand-crafted Coffee Table Set- Kimoki & Kinoko
By Monochrome
Located in Dubai, AE
Born from the desire to turn a rigid material into a delicate, soft form, the set of coffee tables
Category
2010s Emirian Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Limestone
Artisan Crafted Coffee Table in Tessellated Brown Onyx 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Artisan crafted surfboard shaped coffee table in polished tessellated brown onyx, custom design
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Onyx
Ebonized Custom Solid Wood Low Coffee Table 1970s
Located in Bellport, NY
A beauty in this 1970s large ebony custom crafted coffee table. Removable casters (optional) the
Category
1990s Belgian Japonisme Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Rare wooden mosaic coffee table, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Very rare mid century mosaic coffee table witha rectangular clear glass top.
Beautifully crafted
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Handcrafted Pair of Wooden Coffee Tables with Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Legs
Located in Rostock, MV
Pair of Oriental Hand-Crafted Coffee Tables
Created by Skilled Traditional Artists, made of
Category
20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
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H 23.23 in Dm 11.82 in
Contemporary crafted Coffee Table, side table, table CaraDavide for Medulum
By Cara e Davide
Located in Meolo, Venezia
character.
Carabottino coffee table is part of a range
of objects that share the use of solid wood elements
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut
John Widdicomb Marble and Walnut Coffee Table Robsjohn Gibbings Style
By John Widdicomb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Crafted with elegant marble and rich walnut, the John Widdicomb Coffee Table brings sophisticated
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail T...
Materials
Marble
Danish Modern Henning Kjaernulf Rosewood Coffee Table for Vejle Møbelfabrik
By Henning Kjærnulf, Vejle Stole & Møbelfabrik
Located in Belmont, MA
skillfully designed and crafted coffee table with it´s elegant curves and rounded edges would be a prized
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Coffee table by Guillerme et Chambron, 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage oak coffee table by Guillerme et Chambron.
Beautifully crafted coffee table with a round
Category
Vintage 1960s French Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Spiral Coffee Table in Spalted Maple by Howard Werner
By Howard Werner
Located in Phoenix, AZ
One off studio crafted coffee table by Howard Werner from 1980. This spiral masterpiece was
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Maple
Karl Springer Meticulously Crafted Coffee Table with Lucite Legs 1980s 'Signed'
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
"Round Leg Lucite coffee table" with brass stretchers and inset glass top by Karl Springer
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 16 in W 36 in D 24 in
1960s American Studio Craft Coffee Table Solid Teak Plank Fabricius Kjaerholm
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Hyattsville, MD
, solid teak top, very heavy table. Maker or designer unknown. In the manner of Fabricius & Kastholm.
No
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
H 16.44 in W 58.94 in D 20.44 in
Post Modern Set of Organic Biomorphic Studio Coffee Table or End Tables
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Post Modern Set of Organic Biomorphic Studio Craft Coffee table or end tables. Tables nest into
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail T...
Materials
Maple
Polished Bimetal Two-Tone Brass and Stainless-Steel Hand-Crafted Coffee Table
By WARM, Corinna Warm
Located in Santa Monica, CA
A generous coffee table as part of the Transition collection, featuring an unique, artistic mirror
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
H 16 in W 62.88 in D 31.25 in
Pia Manu Hand Crafted Coffee Table with Natural Stone Mosaic and Iron
By Pia Manu
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pia Manu, coffee table, forged iron, ceramic and natural stone, Belgium, 1960s.
This unique
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Iron
Biomorphic Coffee Table in the Manner of Noguchi, Teak, 1950s
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Round Rock, TX
Offered is an incredible, one of kind studio craft coffee table in solid teak. Featuring an organic
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Teak
1970s Postmodern Marbleized Laminated S-Shaped Coffee Table
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Postmodern Marbleized Formica Hand Crafted Coffee Table. Circa 1970s
This unique Glass
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Vintage 1970s Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Formica, Glass
One Of A Kind Gilded Steel And Glass Sculptural Hand Crafted Coffee Table
By Joshua David Home, James DeMartis
Located in East Hampton, NY
Hand wrought and sculpted iron table
Gold leaf finish
Smoke grey glass.
Category
2010s American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
1970s Fully Restored Danish Andreas Hansen Tesk Coffee Table by Arrebo Mobler
By Arrebo Mobler, Andreas Hansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish teak Andreas Hansen coffee table by Arrebo Mobler
Rare well designed and very well crafted
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
H 19.69 in W 60.24 in D 21.26 in
Superb French Louis XV Heavy Gauge Brass or Bronze and Marble Oval Coffee Table
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superbly crafted coffee table of a relatively smaller scale but made of extremely durable
Category
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
H 19.5 in W 23.75 in D 16 in
Yngvar Sandstrom Coffee Table by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1955
By Yngvar Sandström, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Stunning crafted coffee table designed by Yngvar Sandstrom and manufactured by Nordiska Kompaniet
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Birch, Teak
Karl Springer Large "Coffee Table with Sculpture Leg" in Tessellated Coral 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Large and exceptionally crafted "Coffee Table with Sculpture Leg" with cylindrical legs in
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Coral, Metal, Brass
H 15.5 in W 64 in D 44 in
Manfred Bredohl coffee table in brass and iron Germany 1970
By Manfred Bredohl
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
very good original condition. This well-crafted coffee table was stamped at one leg with “Bredohl
Category
Vintage 1970s German Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Iron
Rosewood Coffee Table by Helge Vestergaard Jensen
By Peder Pedersen, Helge Vestergaard-Jensen
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
This rare and exquisitely well-crafted coffee table model U55 was designed by Helge Vestergaard
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Jacques Duval Brasseur Illuminated Gold Butterfly Coffee Table
By Jacques Duval Brasseur
Located in Hastings, GB
A beautiful butterfly inspired hand crafted coffee table, designed and made by the world renowned
Category
Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Agate, Brass
Roger Thibier Gilt Wrought Iron Glass Coffee or End Table, 1960s
By Roger Thibier
Located in Paris, IDF
two-tier iron craft coffee table adds a glam twist which makes a gracious compliment to both
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Brass Nickel Metal Wood Coffee Table
Located in Somis, CA
An one of a kind hand crafted coffee table that embodies sophistication and high style. Crafted
Category
20th Century Italian Conference Tables
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Handcrafted rectangular coffee table
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Introducing an extraordinary coffee table carefully crafted from ancient Bog Oak and strong epoxy
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
Wooden coffee table with steel base
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Introducing an extraordinary coffee table crafted from ancient Bog Oak and durable epoxy resin
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn Coffee Table in Teak
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt, France & Søn
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, Denmark, 1950s
An impeccably crafted coffee table, designed by the renowned design duo Peter Hvidt & Orla
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 19.3 in W 39.18 in D 39.18 in
Large Midcentury, 1960-1970 Heavy Solid Oak Mammoth Size Coffee / Couch Table
Located in Lisse, NL
Robust and great looking, natural materials table.
This all-natural and entirely hand-crafted
Category
Mid-20th Century European Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak
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H 15.7 in W 39.2 in D 36.7 in
Wharton Esherick Coffee Table and Stools in Cottonwood and Ash
By Wharton Esherick
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wharton Esherick, coffee table, ash, United States, 1954
This exquisitely crafted coffee table
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ash
Walnut Coffee Table w/ Travertine Top Attributed to T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings, 1950
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing an extraordinary coffee table attributed to the late great T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
H 16 in W 36 in D 36 in
Craft Associates Bronze Coffee Table, 1603
By Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Craft Associates cast bronze coffee table is expertly crafted. The base is constructed by
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Coffee Table for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Specs: Cast Bronze, 1/2" glass
Craft Associates Modern bronze coffee table - 1603
This modern
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
CraftAssociates Coffee Table, Peabody Modern Coffee Table, Oak
By Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Coffee Table, Peabody Modern Coffee Table, Oak
This Peabody Modern Oak Coffee
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak
Paul Kingma Style Brutalist Coffee Table Slate Craft South Africa
By Slate Craft Ltd.
Located in Baltimore, MD
A stunning slate tile pedestal coffee table by Slate Craft made in South Africa features brutalist
Category
20th Century South African Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Slate
Lawrence Peabody Modern Coffee Table for Craft Associates Furniture
By Craft Associates, Lawrence Peabody
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Lawrence Peabody modern coffee table for Craft Associates Furniture
This Lawrence Peabody modern
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut Coffee Table
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut Coffee Table
This coffee table measures
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut Jacks Coffee Table
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut Jacks Coffee Table
This coffee table
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
H 16.25 in W 50.5 in D 34 in
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates sculptural walnut and glass coffee table
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates “Jacks” or “Jax” sculptural walnut and glass coffee or table
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
H 16 in W 60 in D 20 in
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut Jacks Coffee Table
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut Jacks Coffee Table
This coffee table
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
H 16.25 in W 50.5 in D 34 in
Exotic American Studio Craft Sculptural Coffee Table
Located in Rochester, NY
A unique handmade sculptural coffee table. Designed after the mask of the Egyptian king Tutankhamun
Category
20th Century North American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cherry
Cantilever Coffee Table Crafted In Brutalist Style
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
This handcrafted coffee table is crafted from a composite blend of wood, resin, and fiberglass, it
Category
2010s Portuguese Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Composition
Adrian Pearsall Jacks Jax Coffee Table
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice iconic coffee table by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. The top has a biomorphic kidney
Category
20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
19th Century Arts & Crafts Rustic Chestnut Coffee Table
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Arts & Crafts Rustic Chestnut Coffee Table was hand-made during an intriguing period
Category
Antique 1890s Belgian Arts and Crafts Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chestnut
American Craft Studio Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Craft Studio, American design, 1970’s, Coffee table, Wood,
Wendell Castle, Roger Sloan, JB
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
1960s Studio Crafted Walnut Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Fabulous 1960s Mid-Century Modern studio crafted solid walnut coffee or cocktail table with a thick
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut, Glass
"Respiro" Coffee Table with Bronze, Hand Crafted, Istanbul
By Bizimyer Furniture
Located in Istanbul, 34
"Respiro" Coffee Table with Bronze, Hand Crafted, Istanbul.
Designed by Hasan Samet Bizimyer
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
20th Century American Craft Associates Walnut Sofa Table by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A round, vintage Mid-Century modern American coffee, sofa table made of hand crafted polished
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Late 20th Century Hand Crafted Scagliola Coffee Table
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A late 20th century Italian Scagliola coffee table with marble top, resting on a heavy solid iron
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Arts and Crafts Panelled Oak Coffee or Low Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Panelled Oak Coffee or Low Table
A stylish piece from the 1920s
A superb oak
Category
Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
"Stradale" Coffee Table with Stainless Steel, Hand Crafted, Istanbul
By Bizimyer Furniture
Located in Istanbul, 34
"Stradale" Coffee Table with Stainless Steel, Hand Crafted, Istanbul.
Designed by Hasan Samet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
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Craft Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal craft coffee table for your home. Each craft coffee table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and glass. There are 6800 variations of the antique or vintage craft coffee table you’re looking for, while we also have 5882 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a craft coffee table — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right craft coffee table, those designed in mid-century modern, modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one craft coffee table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Adrian Pearsall, Victoria Yakusha and Craft Associates produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Craft Coffee Table?
A craft coffee table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,218, while the lowest priced sells for $24 and the highest can go for as much as $566,374.
Finding the Right tables for You
The right vintage, new or antique tables can help make any space in your home stand out.
Over the years, the variety of tables available to us, as well as our specific needs for said tables, has broadened. Today, with all manner of these must-have furnishings differing in shape, material and style, any dining room table can shine just as brightly as the guests who gather around it.
Remember, when shopping for a dining table, it must fit your dining area, and you need to account for space around the table too — think outside the box, as an oval dining table may work for tighter spaces. Alternatively, if you’ve got the room, a Regency-style dining table can elevate any formal occasion at mealtime.
Innovative furniture makers and designers have also redefined what a table can be. Whether it’s an unconventional Ping-Pong table, a brass side table to display your treasured collectibles or a Louis Vuitton steamer trunk to add an air of nostalgia to your loft, your table can say a lot about you.
The visionary work of French designer Xavier Lavergne, for example, includes tables that draw on the forms of celestial bodies as often as they do aquatic creatures or fossils. Elsewhere, Italian architect Gae Aulenti, who looked to Roman architecture in crafting her stately Jumbo coffee table, created clever glass-topped mobile coffee tables that move on bicycle tires or sculpted wood wheels for Fontana Arte.
Coffee and cocktail tables can serve as a room’s centerpiece with attention-grabbing details and colors. Glass varieties will keep your hardwood flooring and dazzling area rugs on display, while a marble or stone coffee table in a modern interior can showcase your prized art books and decorative objects. A unique vintage desk or writing table can bring sophistication and even a bit of spice to your work life.
No matter your desired form or function, a quality table for your living space is a sound investment. On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage, new and antique bedside tables, mid-century end tables and more .
Questions About Craft Coffee Table
- 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.
- 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, 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 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 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.
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