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Extension Coffee Table by STOD, 1970s
By Západoslovenské nábytkárské závody
Located in Praha, CZ
Extension coffee table from 1970s. Made in Czechoslovakia by STOD. Restored and polished with satin
Category

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

Materials

Oak

Extension Coffee Table by STOD, 1970s
Extension Coffee Table by STOD, 1970s
H 25.6 in W 31.5 in D 15.75 in
Extension Coffee Table by STOD, 1970s
By Západoslovenské nábytkárské závody
Located in Praha, CZ
Extension coffee table from 1970s. Made in Czechoslovakia by STOD. Restored and polished with satin
Category

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

Materials

Oak

Extension Coffee Table by STOD, 1970s
Extension Coffee Table by STOD, 1970s
H 25.6 in W 31.5 in D 15.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Danish Extension Coffee Table by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A Danish Mid-Century Modern extension coffee table designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia in the
Category

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

Materials

Birch, Teak

1970s Vintage Queen Anne Walnut Oval Extension Coffee Table with Pull-Out Trays
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful 1970s Vintage Queen Anne style walnut oval extension coffee table with 2 pull-out trays
Category

Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

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

Danish Teak Extension Coffee Table
Danish Teak Extension Coffee Table
H 21 in W 63 in D 20.5 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Extension Coffee Table
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, custom cocktail table, 3 positions with polished stone inside brass
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Stone, Brass

George Nelson for Herman Miller Extension Coffee Table Model 4652
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, model 4652, Primavera coffee table by George Nelson for Herman Miller pulls out
Category

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

Materials

Formica, Mahogany

George Nelson Model 4652 Extension Coffee Table by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Highland, IN
This early George Nelson design features two extensions with reversible and removable tray tables
Category

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

Materials

Wood, Formica

Teak Coffee Table with Extensions by Johannes Andersen
By Uldum Møbelfabrik, Johannes Andersen
Located in Dorchester, MA
Johannes Andersen designed this mid-century teak coffee table for Uldum Møbelfabrik. Sitting on
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

1960s Teak Coffee Table with Extensions in Formica
Located in Madrid, ES
Coffe table, probably swedish, en teak with removable extensions in formica laminate, 60's. Mint
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Antique Regency Style Rosewood Coffee or Cocktail Table with Two Extensions
Located in Plainview, NY
A rare antique 18th Century regency style coffee or cocktail table. A statement of craftsmanship
Category

Antique 18th Century Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Coffee Table Made In Teak With Extension Plate, Danish Design From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This Danish-designed coffee table from the 1960s is a testament to the era's commitment to both
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Coffee Table Made In Beech With Extension By Rubby Furniture From 1992
Located in Lejre, DK
an innovative extension leaf, this coffee table offers flexibility and adaptability to accommodate
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Beech

French 19th Century Cherrywood Coffee Table With Extension And One Side Drawer
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This is a very unusual cherrywood coffee table with a side drawer. There is a 12'' long extension
Category

Antique 19th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cherry

Coffee Table of Beechwood and with Extension Leaf of Danish Design, Rubby
Located in Lejre, DK
The coffee table, crafted from beechwood and featuring an extension leaf, is a fine example of
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Beech

Random Table on Grid by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
Random table on Grid by Hot Wire Extensions Limited Edition Materials: Waste SLS 3D nylon powder
Category

2010s British Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Nylon

Random Table on Grid by Hot Wire Extensions
Random Table on Grid by Hot Wire Extensions
H 23.63 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Basic Stool by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
Basic stool by Hot Wire Extensions Limited Edition Materials: Waste SLS 3D nylon powder, Sand from
Category

2010s British Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Nylon

Basic Stool by Hot Wire Extensions
Basic Stool by Hot Wire Extensions
H 18.9 in W 12.21 in D 12.21 in
H. W. Klein Coffee Table
By H.W. Klein
Located in Esbjerg, DK
H. W. Klein coffee table in partly solid teak. One extension leaf with black Formica.  
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

H. W. Klein Coffee Table
H. W. Klein Coffee Table
H 19.69 in W 64.97 in D 23.63 in
Danish Modern Rosewood Coffee Table
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood mid-century coffee table, circa 1960's. Top surface has beautiful book matched veneer and
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Modern Rosewood Coffee Table
Danish Modern Rosewood Coffee Table
H 21 in W 63 in D 23.5 in
System Coffee Table, France 1950
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Coffee table with mechanism in cherry wood, France 1950. A pantograph system allows the top to be
Category

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

Materials

Cherry

System Coffee Table, France 1950
System Coffee Table, France 1950
H 29.14 in Dm 33.08 in
18th Century Gustavian Coffee Table
Located in Hamburg, Hamburg
This exceptional Gustavian coffee table from the 18th century features not only interesting legs
Category

Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Other

18th Century Gustavian Coffee Table
18th Century Gustavian Coffee Table
H 19.69 in W 43.31 in D 23.63 in
Vintage Danish Modern Teak Coffee Table
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern extendable teak coffee table. With pull
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish Modern Teak Coffee Table
Vintage Danish Modern Teak Coffee Table
H 19 in W 57.75 in D 23.5 in
Rocky Montage Coffee Table by Odditi
Located in Geneve, CH
Rocky Montage Coffee Table by Odditi Unique and Numbered Dimensions: W 160 x D 74 x H 45 cm
Category

2010s Australian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Other

Rocky Montage Coffee Table by Odditi
Rocky Montage Coffee Table by Odditi
H 17.72 in W 63 in D 29.14 in
Calvin Low Table Medium, Handcrafted Solid Wood Coffee Table
By Phloem Studio
Located in Stevenson, WA
The Calvin low table is an extension of the ideas that began with our Calvin dining table. A simple
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Tove & Edvard Kindt Larsen, Coffee / Sofa Table
By Seffle Möbelfabrik, Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Tove & Edvard Kindt Larsen, coffee / sofa table made in partly solid rosewood. Extension leafs in
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Rift Coffee Table by Andy Kerstens
Located in Geneve, CH
Rift coffee table by Andy Kerstens Dimensions: 160 x 80 x H 28 cm Materials: bleached oak
Category

2010s Belgian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Rift Coffee Table by Andy Kerstens
Rift Coffee Table by Andy Kerstens
H 11.03 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
Calvin Low Table Small, Handcrafted Solid Wood Coffee Table
By Phloem Studio
Located in Stevenson, WA
The Calvin low table is an extension of the ideas that began with our Calvin dining table. A simple
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Teak Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak mid-century coffee table, circa 1960's. Beautiful bookmatched veneer top, slender solid legs
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Down to Earth Coffee Table by Odditi
Located in Geneve, CH
Down to Earth Coffee Table by Odditi Unique and Numbered Dimensions: ⌀ 140 x H 30 cm Materials
Category

2010s Australian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Onyx, Granite, Sandstone, Other

Into The Inferno Coffee Table by Odditi
Located in Geneve, CH
Into The Inferno Coffee Table by Odditi Unique and Numbered Dimensions: W 145 x D 90 x H 38 cm
Category

2010s Australian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Other

Into The Inferno Coffee Table by Odditi
Into The Inferno Coffee Table by Odditi
H 14.97 in W 57.09 in D 35.44 in
20th Century Danish Teak Coffee Table - Large Vintage Scandinavian Side Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Danish side, sofa table made of hand crafted Teakwood with extension
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Ettore Green Coffee Table by Åsa Jungnelius
By Asa Jungnelius
Located in Geneve, CH
Ettore green coffee table by Åsa Jungnelius Dimensions: 43 x 67 x 100 cm Materials: Dichroic
Category

2010s Swedish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Ettore Green Coffee Table by Åsa Jungnelius
Ettore Green Coffee Table by Åsa Jungnelius
H 16.93 in W 39.38 in D 26.38 in
Ettore Blue Coffee Table by Asa Jungnelius
By Asa Jungnelius
Located in Geneve, CH
Ettore Blue Coffee Table by Asa Jungnelius Dimensions: 43 x 67 x 100 cm Materials: Dichroic glass
Category

2010s Swedish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Ettore Blue Coffee Table by Asa Jungnelius
Ettore Blue Coffee Table by Asa Jungnelius
H 16.93 in W 39.38 in D 26.38 in
Ettore Purple Coffee Table by Asa Jungnelius
By Asa Jungnelius
Located in Geneve, CH
Ettore purple coffee table by Asa Jungnelius Dimensions: 43 x 67 x 100 cm Materials: Dichroic
Category

2010s Swedish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Ettore Purple Coffee Table by Asa Jungnelius
Ettore Purple Coffee Table by Asa Jungnelius
H 16.93 in W 39.38 in D 26.38 in
Rift Coffee Table Stone by Andy Kerstens
Located in Geneve, CH
Rift coffee table stone by Andy Kerstens Dimensions: 108 x 108 x 28cm Materials: Travertino
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Rift Coffee Table Stone by Andy Kerstens
Rift Coffee Table Stone by Andy Kerstens
H 11.03 in W 42.52 in D 42.52 in
Rift Wood Coffee Table by Andy Kerstens
Located in Geneve, CH
Rift wood coffee table by Andy Kerstens Dimensions: 160 x 82 x 28 cm Materials: Walnut Handmade
Category

2010s Belgian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Rift Wood Coffee Table by Andy Kerstens
Rift Wood Coffee Table by Andy Kerstens
H 11.03 in W 63 in D 32.29 in
Mid-Century Danish Teak Extendable Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Well constructed Danish modern table with two 16.75" hidden extension leaves which can be opened
Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Ta...

Materials

Teak

French Directoire Style Mahogany Coffee Table, circa 1940
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French Directoire style mahogany coffee table C 1940, with grey marble top, one central drawer
Category

Mid-20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Draw Leaf Rosewood Coffee Table by Johannes Andersen
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning vintage rosewood coffee table features the unique Mid-Century Modern design of
Category

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

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century, French Belle Époque Coffee Table in Walnut
Located in Miami, FL
extension dining table that was lowered to function as a coffee table. France or Belgium, circa 1890-1900
Category

Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Børge Mogensen, 5362, a Coffee Table, Fredericia Stolefabrik, 1970s
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Paris, FR
Børge Mogensen (1914-1972) 5362 A square teak coffee table with two liftable extensions
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Arne Vodder Coffee Table, Danemark 1960s Modulable Danish Scandinavian
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Lyon, FR
Large coffee table from Arne Vodder. Denmark 1960s Total length 150 cm, and with out extension
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

France & Son solid teak extendable coffee table, Denmark, 1960s
By France & Søn
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A danish solid teak coffee table, produced by France & Son in the Sixties. This coffee table
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Bleached Hard Maple Organic Coffee Table by Jackrabbit Studio
By Jackrabbit Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Studio, the Rotunda table is an extension of the designer's fascination with curvilinear thought and form
Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Maple

Coffee Table, Walnut - Designed and Produced by Fernweh Woodworking
By Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Bend, OR
As an extension of the Oxbend collection, we would like to introduce the Oxbend Coffee Table
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Co...

Materials

Hardwood, Ash

Edward Wormley Walnut Coffee Table with Stone Inlay for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Edward Wormley extending coffee table for Dunbar, c.1960s, USA. The walnut table features a brass
Category

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

Materials

Stone, Brass

Customizable L.Ercolani IO Coffee Table by Lars Beller Fjetland
Located in New York, NY
rounded, plank-like legs of the IO COFFEE TABLE are a seamless extension of the table’s sinuous profile
Category

2010s British Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ash

Opulent White Cocktail or Coffee Taarof Table by Kouros Maghsoudi
By Kouros Maghsoudi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Opulent coffee or cocktail table is inspired by Taarof, a Persian tradition of etiquette and
Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Plywood, Lacquer

Rare French Mid-Century Suspended Organic Form Coffee Table
By Jean Royère
Located in New York, NY
A rare and important French Mid-Century Modern cocktail table. This exceptional piece features an
Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

Coffee Table, Charcoal Ash - Designed and Produced by Fernweh Woodworking
By Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Bend, OR
As an extension of the Oxbend collection, we would like to introduce the Oxbend Coffee Table
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Co...

Materials

Hardwood, Ash

Rare Large Midcentury Extending Teak Coffee Table with Floating Shelf
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage modern Danish teak table with single draw leaf extension. Measures: Extended length: 80
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Customizable L.Ercolani IO Large Coffee Table by Lars Beller Fjetland
Located in New York, NY
wood, the rounded, plank-like legs of the IO LARGE COFFEE TABLE are a seamless extension of the table
Category

2010s British Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ash

Set of 2 Around The Sun III Coffee Tables by Odditi
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Around The Sun III Coffee Tables by Odditi Dimensions: W 63 x D 145 x H 43 cm Materials
Category

2010s Australian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak

1960s Fully Restored and Refinished Danish Johannes Andersen Teak Coffee Table
By Johannes Andersen, CFC Silkeborg
Located in Knebel, DK
Teak The coffee table in slim modest yet elegant scandinavian modern design with two hidden extension
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Formica, Teak

Edward Wormley for Dunbar MCM Expandable Lacquered Hunter Green Coffee Table
By Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
Edward Wormley for Dunbar coffee table with pull-out extensions (expands 12" on each end
Category

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

Materials

Mahogany, Lacquer

Vintage European Solid Oak Extendable Warm Honey Color Carved Coffee Table
Located in Casteren, NL
On offer here is a high-quality Vintage European Oak Coffee Table, a true testament to
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

White Marble Gem Coffee Table with Brass Base by Slash Objects
By Slash Objects
Located in Brooklyn, NY
upon one another to exist. The table can function both as a side table or a coffee table. Each piece
Category

2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Brass Base on Wheels Travertine Top Expandable Coffee Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Brass base on wheels travertine top coffee table with iron shape expandable extensions or leaves
Category

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

Materials

Travertine, Brass

Opulent White Cocktail or Coffee Taarof Table by Kouros Maghsoudi, Flat Top
By Kouros Maghsoudi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Opulent coffee or cocktail table is inspired by Taarof, a Persian tradition of etiquette and
Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Plywood, Lacquer

Coffee Table in Solid Rosewood by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Denmark
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in Goteborg, SE
High quality coffee table in solid rosewood. Designed by the Danish architects Peter Hvidt and Orla
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Formica, Rosewood

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Extension Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic extension coffee table available at 1stDibs. An extension coffee table — often made from wood, hardwood and teak — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an extension coffee table — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An extension coffee table made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. Johannes Andersen, Dunbar and Edward Wormley each produced at least one beautiful extension coffee table that is worth considering.

How Much is a Extension Coffee Table?

Prices for an extension coffee table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $269 and can go as high as $9,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,943.

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 Extension Coffee Table
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    An extension table is a type of table that can be lengthened or expanded by the table leaf included in the table. These tables are useful because the leaf can be slid back into or under the table in order to reduce the size of the table so that it returns to its smaller size.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Coffee tables were originally used in living spaces during social gatherings to support a tray containing multiple mugs, a coffee pot, creamers and sugar bowls. Low to the ground and centrally located in the space, coffee tables reduced the host or hostess’s need to constantly stand and serve her guests.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A coffee table should generally be two-thirds as long as the sofa it stands in front of and around the same height as the sofa’s seat cushions.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    No one knows for sure who invented the coffee table. The earliest examples of the occasional table can be traced back to Victorian-era Britain. At that time, makers like William Watt and Collinson and Lock were producing coffee tables in large quantities.

    Notably, F. Stuart Foote, the designer behind the American Imperial Furniture Company, claimed to have invented the coffee table in the early 20th century. He stated that he did so by cutting down the legs of a dining table. However, it's unlikely that Foote is the actual inventor of the coffee table, as books describing coffee tables existed in the UK a decade before his birth in 1872.

    Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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, 2022
    While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.

    The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.

    Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa, and its depth will match the seating. These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables, but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.

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

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Styling a Noguchi coffee table really depends on the space you’re placing it in. The possibilities are far-reaching, so consider the colors and coordination of the other furniture and fixtures around the table. Noguchi tables look beautiful on their own or styled with flowers, books or pottery. Shop a selection of Isamu Noguchi pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To 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 ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    Tray top coffee tables are coffee tables with long, flat rectangular surfaces that are supported by an x-frame base. Low tables that were initially used as tea or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. After coffee drinking and “coffee breaks” became popular, it didn’t take long for coffee and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary tray top coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To stack books on a coffee table, place the largest one on the bottom with the spine facing the focal piece of furniture, usually the sofa. Then, add the next largest, lining up the inner edges so that the spines create a stepped effect. Continue adding books to complete the stack and top it off with a decorative object if you wish. Shop a variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The best coffee table for a sectional can be a round coffee table, particularly with respect to U-shaped sectionals. The circular design creates a sense of balance in small spaces and renders it easy for guests to move to and fro, especially when surrounded by chairs. Find a collection of antique and vintage coffee tables on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To authenticate your Noguchi coffee table, there are three different marks to look for. Isamu Noguchi’s signature will be on the edge of the table and on a medallion under the base. Even under the medallion, you will find Noguchi’s initials. Shop a collection of properly vetted Noguchi pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A tall coffee table is usually called exactly that — a tall coffee table. Coffee tables, also referred to as cocktail tables, are generally designed to sit at or below the sofa's seat height. These tables may come in a range of sizes, but they are often between 16 and 18 inches high and are designed in a variety of lengths and widths. They’re meant to provide a practical table-top surface that complements your living room layout. (A tall version might also be suitable for use as a dining table.) Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tall coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Whether glass coffee tables are durable depends on the craftsmanship and the materials. Generally, tables with tempered glass are less likely to shatter and break. How well you care for a coffee table will also impact its life span. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of glass coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To date a Lane coffee table, look for the serial number on the underside of the piece. On most Lane coffee tables, reading the number from right to left will tell you the date that the table was manufactured. For example, a serial number that says 852140 would have been produced on April 12, 1958. Founded in Virginia in the early 20th century, Lane is largely known for its cedar chests and innovative mid-century modern designs. Find a variety of Lane coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    The best height for a coffee table is around 1 to 2 inches lower than the seat height of the adjacent sofa. Most sofas feature seat heights of around 17 or 18 inches. As a result, the most common height for coffee tables is 15 to 17 inches. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of coffee tables.