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Red Fun Coffee Table by Teresa Luni
By Giordano Viganò
Located in Milan, IT
This elegant table is inspired by an ancient kimono and made in wenge wood with the top decorated
Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Brass

Red Fun Coffee Table by Teresa Luni
Red Fun Coffee Table by Teresa Luni
H 19.3 in W 53.55 in D 43.31 in
Stunning Liberace Style Mirrored Faux Piano Coffee Table
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Liberace Style Mirrored Faux Piano Coffee Table. A fun coffee table in the shape of a small piano
Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Originals by Jose Gomez Safari Coffee Table
By Jose Gomez
Located in Saint Louis, US
This chic and fun coffee table is an original design out of the Originals by Gomez catalog. With a
Category

2010s American Bohemian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Zebra Hide, Wood

Magnifying Glass with Mother of Pearl Inlaid Handle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
mother of pearl. It is a great finishing piece in your library or fun coffee table décor. Dimensions
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Metal

19th Century Painted Pine Blanket Box
Located in Port Chester, NY
good. Perfect for the end of the bed or as a fun coffee table.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

19th Century Painted Pine Blanket Box
19th Century Painted Pine Blanket Box
H 18.5 in W 34.5 in D 17.75 in
French Style Carved Oak Ottoman W/ Nailheads In Leopard Upholstery
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Kennesaw, GA
but will look thoroughly for a tag to be certain. Add a tray and you have a fun coffee table. It is
Category

Late 20th Century American Rustic Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Fun House, Table, hot rolled iron plate
By MARCO RIPA
Located in Fermo, FM
coffee table. It can be combined with other cubes, or the parallelepipedon, in the Fun House series. The
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2010s Italian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Fun House, Table, hot rolled iron plate
Fun House, Table, hot rolled iron plate
H 13.78 in W 27.56 in D 13.78 in
Smile Coffe Table
By Giulia Ligresti
Located in Milan, IT
coffee table will give the same happy feeling to the room it is placed in. Due to its handcrafted quality
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Smile Coffe Table
Smile Coffe Table
H 18.51 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Freccia Coffee Table
By Giulia Ligresti
Located in Milan, IT
Handcrafted entirely of iron and finished in dark blue, this coffee table is part of a series that
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Freccia Coffee Table
Freccia Coffee Table
H 19.1 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Sandcastles coffee table
By Ruben Van Megen
Located in MAASBREE, LI
blue. The coffee table is decorated with drops of bronze, just like a sandcastle is decorated with
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2010s Dutch Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Sandcastles coffee table
Sandcastles coffee table
H 18.51 in Dm 35.44 in
20th Century Coffee Tables / Side Tables
Located in Saint Leonards-on-sea, England
Late 20th-century coffee table. This coffee table can be one or can be separated into two sections
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

20th Century Coffee Tables / Side Tables
20th Century Coffee Tables / Side Tables
H 15.75 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Pebble Coffee Table by Nada Debs, Contemporary Marble Coffee Table
By Nada Debs
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by pebbles on the beach, this contemporary coffee table is expandable and contractible
Category

2010s Lebanese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Steel

Pebble Coffee Table by Nada Debs, Contemporary Marble Coffee Table
By Nada Debs
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by pebbles on the beach, this contemporary coffee table is expandable and contractible
Category

2010s Lebanese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Steel

Pebble Coffee Table by Nada Debs, Contemporary Marble Coffee Table
By Nada Debs
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by pebbles on the beach, this contemporary coffee table is expandable and contractible
Category

2010s Lebanese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Steel

Double Heart Coffee Table
By Giulia Ligresti
Located in Milan, IT
The rugged versatility of this iron coffee table is softened by the romantic inspiration of the
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Double Heart Coffee Table
Double Heart Coffee Table
H 19.1 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Round Deco Style Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage coffee table in two tones wood grain, with fun deco style design. Please confirm location
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20th Century Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Asian Carved Wood Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Asian carved wood coffee table with nice detail work. Very pretty finish on the surface
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Early 20th Century Chinese Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Asian Carved Wood Coffee Table
Asian Carved Wood Coffee Table
H 16 in W 55 in D 20 in
Fantasy Furniture Alligator Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Unique coffee table in the form of an alligator, or crocodile, having a solid wood body ( oak
Category

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

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

Monumental Chrome and Lucite Coffee Table
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Monumental chrome and lucite coffee table designed and manufactured in the United States, circa
Category

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

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Balance Coffee Table, Red Chrome Finish
By Duffy London
Located in London, GB
-catching, concept coffee table design from acclaimed British designer Christopher Duffy. A single gold
Category

2010s British Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Golden Jade Coffee Table by Chiara Provasi
By Chiara Provasi
Located in Milan, IT
Low to the ground, the Golden Jade Coffee Table will nevertheless receive more than a fair share of
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Italian Modernist Live Edge Travertine Coffee Table
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful Italian Modernist Edge travertine coffee tables designed and manufactured in Italy, circa
Category

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

Materials

Travertine

Modern Up! Balloon Round Coffee Table, Black
By Duffy London
Located in London, GB
For those who prefer their fun a little darker, The Up! Balloon Coffee Table from acclaimed British
Category

2010s British Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Arthur Court Biomorphic Glass Tassel Coffee Table
By Arthur Court
Located in Culver City, CA
bases for easy transport. This fun, chic coffee table would look wonderful in any mid century modern
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Swedish Vintage Drinks Cabinet / Bar / Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A stunning and very rare Swedish vintage drinks cabinet / bar/ coffee table. This was made in
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Jade Oblong Oak Coffee Table by Chiara Provasi
By Chiara Provasi
Located in Milan, IT
Fun and funky, the Jade Oblong coffee table takes the road less travelled in every style choice
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Jade Oblong Oak Coffee Table by Chiara Provasi
Jade Oblong Oak Coffee Table by Chiara Provasi
H 15.75 in W 62.21 in D 31.5 in
James de Wulf Radia Exo Coffee Table
By James de Wulf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
materials in this patented process, tables are stronger, thinner, and more unique. "The design is based
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2010s North American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Concrete, Stainless Steel

Many Feet Coffee Table by MSJ Furniture Studio
By MSJ Furniture
Located in Vancouver, BC
Our many feet coffee table is made from solid walnut, with a solid whitened maple top. It's design
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Maple, Walnut

'Coffee Table' by Six Dots Design Aluminium metal
Located in London, GB
fun into any living room, our new coffee table is an elevated take on our classic table design. Each
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2010s British Futurist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Oak Round Coffee Table in Stock! (Lutra Design)
Located in Portland, OR
When we designed the Lutra table, we wanted to make a table that's fun but also sophisticated while
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Pair of Copper Coffee Tables, France, circa 1970s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Fun pair of round coffee tables with a drop center. The tops are covered in sheet copper with a
Category

Mid-20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

James de Wulf Periodic Coffee Table, Concrete and Steel
By James de Wulf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fun and functional concrete coffee table with indented periodic table of elements surface. 1" thick
Category

2010s American Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Concrete, Steel

Vintage Pencil Reed Sculptural Bell Flower Coffee/Cocktail Table
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Charleston, SC
Mid Century Pencil Reed Gabriella Crespi Style Flower Mid Century Glass Top Cocktail Table
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Reed, Glass, Wood

Tina Burner Ping Pong Table, Maple Handcraft Glow in the Dark Coffee Table
By Louie George Michael
Located in Montreal, Quebec
pong table, it aims to bring fun back to the living area using a reasonable amount of space. Game set
Category

2010s Canadian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan, Maple

Set of 2 Triplo Coffee Tables by Mason Editions
By Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Triplo Coffee Tables by Mason Editions Designed by Martina Bartoli. Dimensions: Ø 54 cm
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Triplo Black and White Coffee Table by Mason Editions
By Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Triplo Black and White Coffee Table by Mason Editions Designed by Martina Bartoli. Dimensions: Ø
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Triplo White and Orange Coffee Table by Mason Editions
By Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Triplo White and orange coffee table by Mason Editions Designed by Martina Bartoli. Dimensions: Ø
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Triplo Orange and Blue Coffee Table by Mason Editions
By Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Triplo orange and blue coffee table by Mason Editions Designed by Martina Bartoli. Dimensions: Ø
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

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

Custom Made Acrylic And Gold Leaf Coffee or Side Table
Located in Toronto, ON
This fun and glamorous design of an all acrylic table is reminiscent of Yves Klein's iconic
Category

2010s Canadian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Gold Leaf

Ming Style Coffee/Cocktail Table with Faux Alligator Vinyl Upholstery
Located in Wichita, KS
Lovely ming coffee table with traditional lines, updated with a fun and authentic vinyl alligator
Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

LIDO Marble Design Coffee Table Travertine, Marquina & Crystal Joaquín Moll
By Meddel, Joaquín Moll
Located in VALVERDE DEL MAJANO, CL
LIDO design coffee table has a particular structure composed of two varieties of marble to choose
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Crystal, Marble

Restored Round Two-Tier Rattan Spiral Coffee Table w/ Glass Top
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Elevate your living space with our restored round rattan coffee table featuring a glass top with a
Category

Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan

Restored Round Rattan Coffee Table with Reed Basket Base & Glass Top
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Elevate your living space with our restored rattan coffee table, featuring a reed rattan basket
Category

Vintage 1940s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan

Outdoor Pitch Pine Wood Coffee Table with Carved and Colored Legs
By Shewekar Elgharably
Located in Cairo, EG
Outdoor pitch pine wood coffee table set of 3, with carved and colored legs. Not your traditional
Category

2010s Egyptian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Pine

Set of English Mid-Century Nesting Coffee or Side Tables
Located in London, GB
A set of cocktail tables / side tables nesting very cleverly in a larger table. Great fun and
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Hexagon Coffee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W45.5 D39.5 H17.75 Gently used well preserved fun hexagon coffee table. Item features colorful
Category

1990s Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Laminate

Contemporary Hexagon Coffee
Contemporary Hexagon Coffee
H 17.75 in W 45.5 in D 39.5 in
Vintage Industrial Case Low Square Turquoise Coffee Table with Chrome Latches
Located in Topeka, KS
this fun vintage industrial case low coffee table! It’s comprised of turquoise composite, aluminum
Category

Late 20th Century Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Mid Century Safari Jungle Print Resin Parsons Coffee Table Karl springer style
By Karl Springer, Milo Baughman
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid Century Safari Print Resin Parsons Coffee Table style of Karl springer or Milo Baughman. A
Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Resin, Wood

Post Modern Walnut Slab coffee table with colored triangle legs studio craft
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Post Modern Walnut Slab coffee table with colored triangle angled legs that protrude through the
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut, Lacquer

Bida Black Slate Coffee Table Contemporary Marble Design Spain Meddel by Moll
By Meddel, Joaquín Moll
Located in VALVERDE DEL MAJANO, CL
BIDA Black Slate Coffee Table Contemporary Marble Design Spain Meddel by Moll Bida is a unique and
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Crystal, Marble, Slate

Chrome and Ebonized Wood Coffee Table with Swivel Glass Top, 1990's
Located in Nantucket, MA
This table came from a decommissioned European cruise ship from the 1990's. It has an ebonized base
Category

Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

John Wisner for Ficks Reed Pagoda Coffee Table/Bench, Bamboo and Cane, 1950's
By Ficks Reed, John Wisner
Located in Round Rock, TX
Offered is a fun and unique Pagoda style coffee table or bench designed by John Wisner for Ficks
Category

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

Materials

Bamboo, Cane

Traccia Table by Meret Oppenheim, 1970s
By Meret Oppenheim
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Side or coffee table 'Traccia' designed by Meret Oppenheim. Italy, Simon International, 1972
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Traccia Table by Meret Oppenheim, 1970s
Traccia Table by Meret Oppenheim, 1970s
H 25.6 in W 26.78 in D 20.87 in
Red Asian Octagonal Box Cocktail Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fun Asian Red Octagonal Box Cocktail Table with lift lid perfect for extra storage. Fabulous
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Vintage 1980s Chinese Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Pebble Table by Nada Debs
By Nada Debs
Located in Hanover, MA
flexibility of movement. The pebble table is fun so feel free to play with it a figure 'S', a circle, a line
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Pebble Table by Nada Debs
Pebble Table by Nada Debs
H 21 in W 69 in D 22 in
4 Blocks Table by Chuch Estudio
Located in Geneve, CH
4 Blocks table by Chuch Estudio (Handmade in México) Materials: local stone; ticul stone, mayan
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

4 Blocks Table by Chuch Estudio
4 Blocks Table by Chuch Estudio
H 15.75 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
2 Blocks Table by Chuch Estudio
Located in Geneve, CH
2 Blocks table by Chuch Estudio (Handmade in México) Materials: Ticul Stone, Mayan Cream Stone
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

2 Blocks Table by Chuch Estudio
2 Blocks Table by Chuch Estudio
H 7.88 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Italian Cocktail Table with Dry Bar Compartment
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cocktail table, lacquered wood, glass, Italy, 1960s. This cocktail table is a very fresh and clean
Category

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

Materials

Glass, Wood, Lacquer

Italian Cocktail Table with Dry Bar Compartment
Italian Cocktail Table with Dry Bar Compartment
H 16.15 in W 40.95 in D 28.75 in
1960s Retro, “Wacky Races” Tiled Occasional Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
1960s Retro, “Wacky Races” Tiled Occasional Table This is a great fun piece, the tiles are
Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

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Fun Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the fun coffee table you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, wood and organic material, every fun coffee table was constructed with great care. There are 78 variations of the antique or vintage fun coffee table you’re looking for, while we also have 126 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect fun coffee table — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A fun coffee table, designed in the modern, mid-century modern or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Paola Valle, MARCO RIPA and Modshop each produced at least one beautiful fun coffee table that is worth considering.

How Much is a Fun Coffee Table?

A fun coffee table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,540, while the lowest priced sells for $65 and the highest can go for as much as $24,500.
Questions About Fun Coffee Table
  • 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 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, 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.

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  • 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 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, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, 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, 2024
    How 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, 2024
    The 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 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 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.