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Grid Coffee Table
Located in Kruisem, BE
Grid Coffee Table is a playful piece of furniture in the living room. A combination of a clean
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Coc...
Materials
Birch, Plywood, Corian, Acrylic
Petite Friture Grid Coffee Table in Walnut by Studio Pool, 2015
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite Friture Grid Coffee Table in Walnut by Studio Pool, 2015
Pool designed the Grid
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Danish Modern Table by Komfort
By Komfort
Located in New York, NY
Unusually large grid coffee table made in Denmark by Komfort. This example has a solid teak frame
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Teak
Late 20th Century Vintage Regency Baker Grid Coffee Table
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in west palm beach, FL
A vintage Regency wood Burl coffee table. Made by the iconic Baker Furniture group. Beautiful grid
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Asian Coffee Table with Grid Detail
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Vintage wood coffee table in Asian style with grid detail to apron.
Category
20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Grid Pattern Coffee Table by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Long Island City, NY
The Grid Pattern Coffee Table by Paolo Buffa features a glass top supported by tapered legs.
About
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Vintage GIO PONTI Style Grid Pattern Coffee Table With Paddle Legs
By Gio Ponti
Located in Monrovia, CA
This Is A Vintage GIO PONTI Style Grid Pattern Coffee Table With Paddle Like Legs. This Is 1 Of 2
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Italian Midcentury Ash & Glass Grid Motif Coffee Table Marco Zanuso, Attributed
By Marco Zanuso, Poggi
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, timeless Italian Mid-Century Modern cocktail table made of interlaced ash hard wood in a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Ash
H 11.75 in W 51.75 in D 30.25 in
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
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2010s British Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Nylon
Asian Style Artefacts Coffee Table
By Henredon
Located in Locust Valley, NY
An Asian style coffee table from the Artefacts for Henredon collection. A banded border of burl
Category
Late 20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Coffee Table by Sol LeWitt
By Sol LeWitt
Located in Jersey City, NJ
history of coffee table began in 1965 when LeWitt made his very first table by painting a white-lined grid
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Materials
Walnut
Coffee Table by Sol LeWitt
By Sol LeWitt
Located in Jersey City, NJ
LeWitt's "Coffee Table" edition. Originally designed in 1981 it is available again in the two original
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21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Poplar
Conde House Cherry Coffee Table
Located in Highland, IN
, its grid-like top is supported by demountable legs. The original top was frosted glass, but it was
Category
1990s Japanese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Italian Graphic Coffee Table in Ash
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Coffee table, ash, rubber, glass, Italy, 1970s
This ash coffee table from Italy consists of a
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Rubber, Ash
Italian Graphic Coffee Table in Maple
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Coffee table, maple, leather, glass, Italy, 1970s
This maple coffee table from Italy consists of a
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather, Glass, Maple
Vintage Rosewood and Tile Coffee Table
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Very nice vintage coffee table executed in solid Rosewood with a beautiful ceramic tile top. Table
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Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Rosewood
Coffee Table in Chestnut by Valabrega
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Valabrega Studio, coffee table, chestnut, glass, Italy, circa 1935
The Valabrega furniture studio
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Chestnut
Italian Graphic Coffee Table in Ash and Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Coffee table, ash, leather, glass, Italy, 1970s.
This blonde ash coffee table from Italy consists
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Ash
Rectangular Coffee Table by Pierre Jeanneret, Chandigarh, 1960s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pierre Jeanneret; India; Chandigarh; Teak; Coffee Table; Lounge Table; 1960s; PJ-TB-05-B; Le
Category
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rope, Glass, Teak
Vintage Coffee Table Milo Baughman, USA, 1960s-1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Zagreb, HR
A beautiful coffee table with a unique geometric design. The design is attributed to Milo Baughman
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Rectangular rope coffee table by Pierre Jeanneret, circa 1960s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Long Island City, NY
A rare rectangular rope coffee table by Pierre Jeanneret, circa 1960s, crafted in teak wood with
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rope, Glass, Teak
Christian Krekels Signed Coffee Table in Brass and Wengé
By Christian Krekels
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Christian Krekels, coffee table, brass, wengé, Belgium, 1976
Admirable coffee table with square
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
1960s Mid-Century French Glazed Tiles Metal Coffee Table
Located in High Point, NC
legs and black stretchers support a tiled top in this mid-century table. A porcelain grid of 18 tiles
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Italian Coffee Table in the Style of Gianfranco Frattini
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Roma, IT
A splendid Coffe Table, most probably, due to design and materials used, made in Italy between the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Maple, Plywood
Rare Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cork Top Ebonized Coffee Table
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Culver City, CA
refinished coffee table features a gridded cork top and an elegantly modern ebonized frame, for a timeless
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut, Cork
Gianfranco Frattini Kyoto Coffee Table for Ghiande, 1970s, Distributed by Knoll
By Gianfranco Frattini, Knoll
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
distributed by Knoll, the 'Kyoto' coffee table from 1974 embodies a unique blend of Japanese architectural
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Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather, Glass, Maple
H 13.78 in W 29.93 in D 29.93 in
Slit Coffee Table, Wood Top with Dynamic Look, Black Oak
By Yet Design Studio
Located in Istanbul, 34
Step into Slit's world of creative interplay of textures and axes. It exalts the 'Off_Grid' concept
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2010s Turkish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Bernard Vuarnesson “Tetra” Coffee Table For Bellato, Italy 1970's
By Bernard Vuarnesson
Located in Hellouw, NL
surface consists of a grid with 169 boxes that provide depth and a subtle play of shadows.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech, Formica
Danish, Coffee Table by Tranekaer composed of exotic hard Woods, 1970s
Located in Camden, ME
A Tranekaer Studio handcrafted Danish coffee table framed in teak from the 1970s.
The top is a
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak, Walnut, Zebra Wood
Paolo Buffa Style Italian Art Deco Coffee Table With Glass Top
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Prato, Tuscany
distinctive Italian Art Dèco coffee table is made of light walnut wood; the smooth-edged top is lightened by a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Italian Modern “Artona” Coffee Table By Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1977
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Union City, NJ
This coffee table is part of the “Artona” collection which was the prime-quality line produced by
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 16 in W 55 in D 55 in
Sculpted Steel Zigzag Coffee Table Base by Paul Evans for Directional
By Paul Evans
Located in Atlanta, GA
A sculpted steel "zigzag" coffee table base by American Designer and studio craftsman Paul Evans
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Uniform Aluminium Coffee Table in Silk Grey and Pink Red Marble
By Other Kingdom
Located in London, GB
Other kingdom's uniform tables complement the natural warmth of a marble top with a precisely
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
H 14.57 in W 24.02 in D 24.02 in
'L' Limited Edition Glass and Steel Coffee Table by Laylo Studio
By Laylo Studio
Located in Chicago, IL
” long
A low, tempered glass surface set at the exact center of the structure's grid-work creates a
Category
2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Industrial Modern Cast Iron Jax Base Solid Teak Marquetry Danish Coffee Table
By Grom Lindum, Tranekær Furniture, Rolf Middelboe
Located in Chattanooga, TN
coffee table. This monster weighs a ton and could support the weight of an elephant. There are 1152 solid
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
H 17.38 in W 49.5 in D 49.5 in
Frank Lloyd Wright for Cassina 'Robie' Coffee Table in Maple and Glass
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Frank Lloyd Wright for Cassina, coffee table, model 'Robie', maple, glass, Italy, 1986
Originally
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Maple
H 16.15 in W 59.06 in D 59.06 in
Slit Coffee Table, Cast-Glass Top with Dynamic Look, Black Oak
By Yet Design Studio
Located in Istanbul, 34
Step into Slit's world of creative interplay of textures and axes. It exalts the 'Off_Grid' concept
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Glass
21st Century Modern Stone Composite Coffee/Side Table in Orange (medium size)
By Techxture
Located in Nelas, PT
Voxel M - 21st century modern Quartz stone coffee and side Table in Orange
In computer graphics
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Quartz
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Contemporary Natural Coffee Table 03, Graywacke Offcut Stone, Carsten Inder Elst
By Carsten in der Elst
Located in Barcelona, ES
sidewalks for example, a slab of Graywacke is cut in a grid like shape. All the sides of the slab, know as
Category
2010s German Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
H 10.24 in W 58.27 in D 33.08 in
21st Century Modern Stone Composite Coffee/Side Table in Graphite (Large size)
By Techxture
Located in Nelas, PT
Voxel M - 21st century modern Quartz stone coffee and side table in graphite
In computer
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Quartz
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
21st Century Modern Stone Composite Coffee/Side Table in Limestone (medium size)
By Techxture
Located in Nelas, PT
Voxel M - 21st century modern Quartz stone coffee and side table in limestone
In computer
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Quartz
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
21st Century Modern Stone Composite Coffee/Side Table in Limestone (Large size)
By Techxture
Located in Nelas, PT
Voxel L - 21st century modern quartz stone coffee and side table in limestone
In computer
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Quartz
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
21st Century Modern Stone Composite Coffee/Side Table in Orange (Large size)
By Techxture
Located in Nelas, PT
Voxel L - 21st century modern quartz stone coffee and side table in orange
In computer graphics
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Quartz
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
21st Century Modern Stone Composite Coffee/Side Table in Graphite (medium size)
By Techxture
Located in Nelas, PT
Voxel M - 21st century modern Quartz stone coffee and side table in graphite
In computer
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Quartz
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Alanda metal coffee table by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia 70s
By Paolo Piva, B&B Italia
Located in Padova, IT
The Alanda coffee table, an iconic piece that ushered in the 1980s, is reissued as a tribute to
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Ash Wood + Glass Coffee Table Attributed to Marco Zanuso for Poggi, Italy 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1960s Italian coffee table attributed to Marco Zanuso for Poggi. This table features a gorgeous
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 14 in W 50.5 in D 30.5 in
21st Century Modern Stone Composite Coffee/Side Table in White Snow(medium size)
By Techxture
Located in Nelas, PT
Voxe M - 21st century modern Quartz stone coffee and side table in white snow
In computer
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Quartz
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
21st Century Modern Stone Composite Coffee/Side Table in White Snow (Large size)
By Techxture
Located in Nelas, PT
Voxel L - 21st century modern quartz stone coffee and side table in white snow
In computer
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Quartz
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Glass Top Coffee Table Molteni&C by Gio Ponti D.555.1 - Made in Italy
By Gio Ponti, Molteni & C
Located in New York, NY
D.555.1 Round Table by Gio Ponti - Exper-crafted in Italy exclusively by Molteni&C
The sculptural
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Gio Ponti, Art Edition, the Planchart Coffee Table and a Set of Four Art Prints
By Molteni & C, Gio Ponti, TASCHEN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
an exclusive, square format reproduction of the Arlecchino coffee table designed by Gio Ponti and a
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
H 22.25 in W 22.25 in D 14.97 in
Gaetano Pesce Tavolone Table
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Naples, FL
Exceptionally rare. Exceptional colors. 1in thick resin top, poured over a steel grid. Through the
Category
Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Pierre Cardin Cocktail Table
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Chicago, IL
Pierre Cardin geometric grid table, intersecting brass and chrome patterns with polished 3/4" glass
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome, Brass
Pierre Cardin "Cage" Cocktail Table
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Dallas, TX
Pierre Cardin geometric grid table, intersecting brass and chrome patterns with polished 3/4" glass
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Round Leather Cocktail Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid century Round leather cocktail table with a shagreen embossed leather top in a geometric grid
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cockta...
Materials
Metal
Maitland Smith Original Large Lacquer Table Surreal Chinoiserie Style, 1970
By Maitland Smith, Piero Fornasetti
Located in Vienna, AT
“ x 54.3“ x 16.9“
Very rare surrealistic neo barock-ish coffee table by Maitland Smith. This table
Category
Vintage 1970s German Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech, Lacquer
H 16.9 in W 54.3 in D 31.5 in
Travertine Base, Brass and Mirrored Glass Cocktail Table
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Geometric form low table sits on travertine slab legs with a brass grid top holding panels of
Category
Vintage 1960s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Klismos Style Cocktail Table With Woven Rope Top
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Robsjohn Gibbings Bench design re-interpreted as a Table with Grid Woven Rope Top having a thick glass top
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rope, Wood
Etched Glass Waterfall Table by Angelo Cortesi for Fiam
By Angelo Cortesi
Located in palm beach, FL
Etched glass waterfall table by Italian designer and architect Angelo Cortesi. The table The table
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
1970s Smoked Glass Low Table by Tobia Scarpa for Knoll
By Tobia Scarpa, Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A substantial square low table having a heavy gridded architectural steel base supporting a thick
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Low Rectangular Table in White Bronze Clad Over MDF by Stephanie Odegard
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Shown in hammered copper. A perfect drinks table by Alison Spear for Stephanie Odegard. Available
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2010s Indian Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
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Grid Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the grid coffee table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, metal and wood, every grid coffee table was constructed with great care. There are 16 variations of the antique or vintage grid coffee table you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a grid coffee table — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A grid coffee table, designed in the Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one grid coffee table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Superstudio, Zanotta and Angelo Cortesi produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Grid Coffee Table?
The average selling price for a grid coffee table at 1stDibs is $1,848, while they’re typically $550 on the low end and $19,700 for the highest priced.
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 Grid 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.
- Is an ottoman a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A coffee table should generally be two-thirds as long as the sofa it stands in front of and around the same height as the sofa’s seat cushions.
- Who invented the coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024No one knows for sure who invented the coffee table. The earliest examples of the occasional table can be traced back to Victorian-era Britain. At that time, makers like William Watt and Collinson and Lock were producing coffee tables in large quantities.
Notably, F. Stuart Foote, the designer behind the American Imperial Furniture Company, claimed to have invented the coffee table in the early 20th century. He stated that he did so by cutting down the legs of a dining table. However, it's unlikely that Foote is the actual inventor of the coffee table, as books describing coffee tables existed in the UK a decade before his birth in 1872.
Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs. - 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 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 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 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 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.
- 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.
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