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Rare Coffee Table by Italian Architect Lorenzo Forges Davanzati, 1961, Published
By Lorenzo Forges Davanzati
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Supremely elegant and super rare coffee table by Milan architect Lorenzo Forges Davanzati, produced
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 12.01 in W 47.25 in D 19.49 in
Raymond Subes Forged Iron Coffee Table
By Raymond Subes
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French 1940s Art Deco coffee table in forged iron with gilt highlights and white marble top, circa
Category
Vintage 1940s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Coffee Table in Hand Forged Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hand wrought iron low table, France, 1960s
This french coffee table has a gorgeous constuction
Category
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Iron
Rene Drouet Gilt Forged Iron Coffee Table
By René Drouet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French 1940s Art Deco coffee table in gilt forged iron by Rene Drouet. Takes glass inset top.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Vintage glass & forged metal coffee table UK, 1980s
Located in London, GB
Beaming out like a sunburst, this forged metal coffee table has a dynamic shape. The glass is
Category
Vintage 1980s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Rectangular Coffee Table Made of Forged Bronze Tiles and Forged Steel Legs
By Doud Studios
Located in Pebble Beach, CA
The tabletop of this rectangular coffee table is composed of individually forged bronze tiles
Category
2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Brutalist Forged Steel and Granite Artist Coffee Table
Located in Asheville, NC
Post Modern Brutalist table made of forged steel with three divisions where thick granite seats on
Category
Vintage 1980s Canadian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Granite
Vintage Mettlach Tiled and Forged Cocktail Table-Coffee Table-Patio Table-1950s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
French Vintage tiled and forged Cocktail Table - Barock Style from the 1950s
Artfully manufactured
Category
Vintage 1950s French Baroque Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
No Reserve
H 13.39 in W 26.38 in D 18.12 in
Vintage Forged Iron and Ceramic Coffee Table - Cocktail Table - Patio Table-60s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
French Vintage Mid-Century Wrought Iron and Ceramic Coffee Table from the 60s
Artfully designed
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
No Reserve
H 15.75 in W 31.89 in D 16.15 in
Forged Metal Twisted Rope Effect Silver Gilt Base Rectangle Coffee Table
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Decorative gilt silver twisted rope style metal base coffee table on ball shape legs.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Gold Round Coffee Cocktail Table Hand Forged Iron Transparent Glass Top, 1940
Located in Milano, IT
Gold round coffee table hand-forged iron, transparent glass top, 1940.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
French 1930s Forged Iron & Marble Coffee Table in the manner of Poillerat
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in London, GB
A chic circular forged iron coffee or large side table in the manner of Gilbert Poillerat (1902
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Iron
1940s French Gilt Forged Iron and Limestone Coffee Table by Maison Ramsay
By Maison Ramsay
Located in London, GB
An elegant gilt forged iron and shaped limestone coffee table by Maison Ramsay - Paris. French
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Limestone, Iron
H 17.33 in W 36.62 in D 17.72 in
French Forged Iron and Limestone Coffee Table by Gilbert Poillerat, c. 1940.
By Gilbert Poillerat, Jacques Adnet
Located in London, GB
A forged iron and limestone coffee table by Gilbert Poillerat (1902-1988), from a drawing by
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Limestone, Iron, Wrought Iron
H 20.48 in W 29.73 in D 17.92 in
Jean-Charles Moreux Style Forged Iron Coffee Table Etched Mirrored Glass Top
By Jean-Charles Moreux
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco coffee table, sofa table in the style of Jean Charles Moreux.
Features a forged iron
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron, Brass
H 16.5 in W 35.5 in D 18.5 in
1940s Andre Arbus-Style Gilt Forged Iron Coffee Table with Original Marble Top
By André Arbus
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French 1940s Art Deco coffee table in gilt forged iron with original marble top in the style of
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
H 21 in W 43.5 in D 18.5 in
Mid-20th Century French Hand Forged Iron and Custom Water Glass Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-20th century French hand forged iron and custom water glass coffee table.
This hand forged iron
Category
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
H 21 in W 33 in D 52 in
Heavy Steel Forged Square Bare X Base Thick Glass Top Rectangle Coffee Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Modernist heavy steel studio forged base 3/4" glass top rectangle coffee table.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Large 19th Century French Blacksmith Forge Bellows Coffee Table
Located in Birmingham, AL
Unique large and original 19th century French blacksmith's bellows repurposed into a coffee table
Category
Antique 1850s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Made to Order Giacometti Style Hand forged Iron Coffee Table with Glass Top
By Diego Giacometti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Made to Order Giacometti Style Hand Forged Iron Coffee Table with Blackened Bronze Patina with 3/4
Category
2010s American Arts and Crafts Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze, Iron
H 25 in W 53.25 in D 28 in
French Provincial Large Fruitwood Blacksmith Forge Bellows Coffee Table, 1860s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and large French Provincial blacksmith forge bellows coffee table.
Striking French
Category
Antique 1860s French French Provincial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 17.52 in W 69.3 in D 35.44 in
Made to Order Forged Iron Calais Coffee Table with 1/4" Beveled Glass Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Made to Order Elegant Forged Iron Calais Coffee Table with 1/4" Beveled Glass Top, The Coffee Table
Category
2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze, Gold Leaf, Iron
Vintage Pink Marble + Hand Forged Iron Base Base Coffee Table, Italy
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous honed pink marble and hand forged iron base coffee table sourced in Italy. Varying hues
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Iron
forged bronze & glass table by Lothar Klute - 1980s
By Lothar Klute
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
- original Lothar Klute table signed LK 82 with certification and original invoice from 1982
Category
Vintage 1980s Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Large Industrial Coffee Table Cart with Forged Wheels and Glass Top
Located in Casteren, NL
An imposing and rustic large coffee table cart with glass top
The base of the table is made from
Category
Early 20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Spanish Hand Forged Iron Side Table / Drinks Table / Martini Table
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish gilt iron drinks table Gueridon, end or side table. Manufactured in Spain, 1940s.
This
Category
20th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Tomlinson Driftwood Glazed Coffee Table with Triple-Curule Forged Iron Base
By Tomlinson
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautifully refinished Tomlinson iron curule leg coffee table in a bleached walnut with driftwood
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 16.5 in W 19.25 in D 76 in
Hand Forged Iron Coffee Table in the Style Garouste & Bonetti, Italy 1960s
By Elizabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonetti
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1960s Italian coffee table in the style of Garouste & Bonetti. This table features a sculptural
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
H 20.25 in W 42.25 in D 28.5 in
forged bronze & glass console table by Lothar Klute signed
By Lothar Klute
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
- original Lothar Klute table signed LK 94
- heavy brutalist cast glass and forged bronze
- 80s
Category
Vintage 1980s Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Bronze and Forged Iron Coffee Table in the Style of Diego Giacometti
Located in Pasadena, CA
Etruscan style coffee table of forged and hammered iron with a stretcher base, curved legs that
Category
Vintage 1980s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze, Iron
round organic forged bronze & glass table Lothar Klute attributed
By Lothar Klute
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
- heavy brutalist cast glass and forged bronze
- brutalism
- perfect condition
- beautiful patina
Category
Vintage 1980s German Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Forged Bronze Table Signed Lothar Klute, 1994 Germany
By Lothar Klute
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
are firmly anchored in bronze.
The top of the table, which is inspired by a flower blossom, literally
Category
1990s German Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Holly Hunt Tudor Round Cocktail Coffee Table With Hand Forged Iron & Alpine Ash
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in London, GB
commercial design community.
This round coffee table has a shelf handy for extra storage. Finished in light
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
H 16.15 in Dm 48.82 in
French Cocktail Table, forged Iron with Glass inset.
By NAV
Located in Camden, ME
A 1950s French low wrought iron cocktail table with an opaque white glass insert, the table may be
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Steel Metal Forged X Base Travertine Top Rectangle Coffee Table w/ Brass Studs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Steel and brass l forged base rectangle coffee table with travertine top.
Category
20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Brass, Steel
H 19 in W 55 in D 37 in
Forged Rounded Brass Base Oval Goat Skin Top Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Massive oval coffee table consisting of forged brass bases and lacquered goatskin parchment top
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Forged Metal Gilt Wrought Iron Scroll Leg Base 3/4" Glass Top Round Coffee Table
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Forged Metal Gold Gilt Wrought Iron Scroll Leg Base 3/4" Glass Top Round Coffee Table MINT!
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel, Wrought Iron
H 18 in W 42 in D 42 in
Glass Top Coffee Table
Located in New Haven, CT
This elegant neoclassical Jansen Style French Coffee Table is made of a solid brass base and
Category
Vintage 1960s French Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Raw Steel Mag Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table raw steel mag
all in wrought steel in dark finish.
Also available in other sizes, on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Spanish Tripod Drinks Table with Ashtray, Twisting Hand Forged Gilt Iron, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
.
This stylish hand forged iron table features a rectangular tabletop standing on a tripod base. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
H 27.17 in W 17.33 in D 10.63 in
Set of 3 Side Tables in Bronze and Forged Steel, Franck Chartrain, France
By Franck Chartrain
Located in Paris, FR
This wonderful set side table are handmade by Franck Chartrain, a famous French Artist-Designer
Category
2010s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Table basse ancienne granit et fer forgé martelé
Located in PARIS, FR
Belle table basse ancienne, avec plateau en granit en forme stylisée de grappe de raisin sur
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Granite
Tiled Coffee Table from Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Coffee table from Vallauris on the French Riviera. This piece has a structure of hand-hammered
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Style Wood and Forged Iron Table
Located in Asheville, NC
Unique Table with rectangular sturdy wood top and forged iron base.
Category
Late 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
1940s French Gilbert Poillerat Coffee Table
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in London, GB
Gilbert Poillerat coffee table with hand hammered wrought iron base and original green marble top
Category
Vintage 1940s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Wrought Iron
Round Coffee Table in Wrought Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hand forged iron low table, France, 1960s.
This french coffee table has a gorgeous constuction
Category
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Vintage Set Forged Bronze Tables Attributed Lothar Klute, 1980s, Germany
By Lothar Klute
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Brutalist tables made of forged bronze and cast glass from the 1980s This forging process of bronze
Category
Vintage 1980s German Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 19.3 in W 21.26 in D 71.26 in
Ranch Coffee Table
By Ernest Thompson
Located in Albuquerque, NM
This Custom Ranch Coffee Table is made with reclaimed barn wood from a dismantled barn in New
Category
2010s American Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Distinct Coffee Table
Located in Coulsdon, GB
Originating from the serene principles of Japanese minimalism, the Travertine Distinct Coffee Table
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Marble
Raw Steel Round Set of 2 Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table raw steel round set of 2
All in wrought raw steel in dark finish.
A/ diameter 100cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Spanish Coffee Table or Side Table, Alabaster & Gilt Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern Round Coffee Table or Side Table, Alabaster, Gilt Iron. Spain, 1950s.
Eye
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Alabaster, Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Contemporary Wrought Iron Coffee Table by Nicolas Thevenin
By François Thévenin
Located in London, GB
One of the kind coffee table by Nicolas Thevenin in a brutalist style. Impressive sculptural forged
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Gerard Guermonprez 1950s Coffee Table French Design
By Gerard Guermonprez
Located in NOUVION-SUR-MEUSE, FR
Table basse de Gerard GUERMONPREZ, porte revues en rigitule, plateau en verre.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Square Bronze Coffee Table with Tapered Steel Legs
By Doud Studios
Located in Pebble Beach, CA
This table is made from one piece of smooth bronze surrounding a wood core. Crafted using old-world
Category
2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel, Bronze
French Art Deco Wrought Iron Coffee Table
Located in Long Island City, NY
A French Art Deco wrought iron square shaped coffee table, 1940's. With patterns motifs throughout
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Bronze Coffee Table with Glass, Stone or Leather Top
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in Ballard, CA
This hand-sculpted bronze Negresco coffee table is hand forged and presented with a 3/4 inch thick
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Large Brass and Black Glass Round Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a large round glass and unlacquered brass coffee table. It has some distressed areas to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Live Edge Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
This one-of-a-kind coffee table features a top made of live-edge guanacaste wood from a fallen tree
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Quadruple Square Coffee Table in Gold or Nickel Finish
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table Quadruple square with all
structure in wrought iron in gold finish 24-karat.
Also
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Quadruple Round Coffee Table in Gold or Nickel Finish
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table Quadruple round with all
structure in wrought iron in gold finish 24-karat.
Also
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
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Forge Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the forge coffee table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each forge coffee table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and wood. If you’re shopping for a forge coffee table, we have 707 options in-stock, while there are 132 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a forge coffee table — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A forge coffee table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made forge coffee table over the years, but those crafted by Novocastrian, Dos Gallos Studio and Gildas Berthelot are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Forge Coffee Table?
Prices for a forge coffee table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $70 and can go as high as $57,346, while the average can fetch as much as $3,567.
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 Forge Coffee Table
- Why is it called a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Coffee tables were originally used in living spaces during social gatherings to support a tray containing multiple mugs, a coffee pot, creamers and sugar bowls. Low to the ground and centrally located in the space, coffee tables reduced the host or hostess’s need to constantly stand and serve her guests.
- Who invented the coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024No one knows for sure who invented the coffee table. The earliest examples of the occasional table can be traced back to Victorian-era Britain. At that time, makers like William Watt and Collinson and Lock were producing coffee tables in large quantities.
Notably, F. Stuart Foote, the designer behind the American Imperial Furniture Company, claimed to have invented the coffee table in the early 20th century. He stated that he did so by cutting down the legs of a dining table. However, it's unlikely that Foote is the actual inventor of the coffee table, as books describing coffee tables existed in the UK a decade before his birth in 1872.
Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs. - Is an ottoman a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A coffee table should generally be two-thirds as long as the sofa it stands in front of and around the same height as the sofa’s seat cushions.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
The difference between a sofa table and a coffee table is that a sofa table is always behind the sofa and a coffee table is in front of it. Additionally, a sofa table is the same height as the sofa and a coffee table is much shorter.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.
The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.
Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa, and its depth will match the seating. These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables, but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.
Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs. - What is a tray top coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021Tray top coffee tables are coffee tables with long, flat rectangular surfaces that are supported by an x-frame base. Low tables that were initially used as tea or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. After coffee drinking and “coffee breaks” became popular, it didn’t take long for coffee and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary tray top coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To style an oval coffee table, create balance with opposites. Choose a sofa and accent chairs with a boxier shape for a striking contrast. Place a rectangular tray in the center and use it to display decorative accents or to store remotes and coasters. Another approach to decorating an oval table is to use decorative accents at different heights. Think of a tall vase placed next to a low bowl and a small sculpture positioned on top of two stacked coffee table books. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oval coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Styling a Noguchi coffee table really depends on the space you’re placing it in. The possibilities are far-reaching, so consider the colors and coordination of the other furniture and fixtures around the table. Noguchi tables look beautiful on their own or styled with flowers, books or pottery. Shop a selection of Isamu Noguchi pieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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.
- 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 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, 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.
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The Ultimate Guide to Types of Tables for the Home
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
Riotous Shapes and Colors Have Made Uchronia’s Designs the Toast of Paris
Julien Sebban’s energetic design collective is radically reshaping the look of 21st-century European furniture and interiors.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Inspired by the Cosmos, Sandra Nunnerley’s Nova Table Has a Futuristic Feel
The designer’s innovative use of an unexpected material gives this console a lift.
This 19th-Century Gilded Desk Displays a Fanciful Kingdom in Marquetry
The stately piece brings both gravitas and whimsy to any work space.
In Guadalajara, These Luscious Side Tables Are Chiseled from Volcanic Rock
Use them as tables or stools, indoors or out.
How to Arrange Furniture + Layout Ideas
Here, we give design advice and show layout examples to help you create the perfect living room setup.
Why Hollywood A-Listers Can’t Get Enough of James De Wulf’s Concrete Furniture
Starting with a 900-pound Ping-Pong table, the Los Angeles designer has built a sturdy furniture-making career out of concrete.
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