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Greek Key Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
key details add a touch of classical architecture to the mix. This table is the perfect blend of
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21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Greek Key Coffee Table
Greek Key Coffee Table
H 16 in W 62 in D 42 in
Polished chrome Greek Key Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Elegant polished chrome Greek key influenced coffee table. The beautiful granite top floats on
Category

Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Granite, Chrome

Mastercraft Brass Rectangle Greek Key Coffee Table
By Mastercraft
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Mastercraft rectangle brass and glass top cocktail coffee table with Greek key motif detailing.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Italian Raffia & Brass Greek Key Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Italian coffee table with raffia wrapped wood top and Greek key corner bracketed brass parsons base
Category

Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Hollywood Regency Mastercraft Greek Key Brass Coffee Table
By Mastercraft
Located in Chicago, IL
A fairly rare Mastercraft form to come across. Greek key coffee table brass with glass top insert
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Thomas Pheasant for Baker Greek Key Coffee Table
By Baker Furniture Company, Thomas Pheasant
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Thomas Pheasant for Baker Greek Key Crackle Lacquer coffee table Monumental Greek
Category

Vintage 1970s Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Lacquer, Paint

Mid 20th Century Vintage Regency Greek Key Coffee Table
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Regency coffee table. A chic carved Greek Key band around a faux finished
Category

Mid-20th Century American Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Greek Key Coffee Table with Marinace Verde Top, France 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1960s French coffee table featuring a green metal base with greek key motifs and a center
Category

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

Materials

Granite, Metal

Greek Key Coffee Table Attributed to Paul Frankl, circa 1940s
By Paul Frankl
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural Asian Influenced Greek Key Design Coffee Table, attributed to Paul Frankl, unsigned
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Mid Century Modern Oiled Walnut Base Round Marble Top Greek Key Coffee Table
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern oiled walnut base coffee table in style of Ed Wormley for Dunbar. Greek key
Category

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

Materials

Marble

Hollywood Regency Lucite Glass Greek Key Coffee Table by Jeffry Bigelow c 1977
By Jeffrey Bigelow
Located in New York, NY
Voguish lucite, or acrylic coffee table with original, plate glass insert , with Greek, or Roman
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Acrylic

Contemporary Minimal Round Coffee Center Table in Travertine Stone Natural Pores
Located in Porto, PT
Lunarys Center Table is an outstanding modern design piece. A key coffee table for a contemporary
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables

Materials

Travertine

Contemporary Minimal Indoor Outdoor Round Coffee Center Table in Bilecik Marble
Located in Porto, PT
modern design piece. A key coffee table for a contemporary living room project seems to come directly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables

Materials

Marble

Modern Minimal Indoor Outdoor Round Coffee Center Table in Olive Marron Marble
Located in Porto, PT
Table is an outstanding modern design piece. A key coffee table for a contemporary living room project
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables

Materials

Marble

Contemporary Minimal Lunarys Resin Round Center Table in Travertine Marble
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Resin is an outstanding modern design piece. A key coffee table for a contemporary living room project
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables

Materials

Travertine

Mastercraft Brass coffee table greek key accent
By Mastercraft
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful and classic style in this brass and glass coffee table by Mastercraft. Greek Key detail
Category

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

Materials

Brass

White Lacquer Raised Greek Key Ornament Top Coffee Table
By Karl Springer, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice white lacquer greek key ornamented rectangle coffee or large side table.
Category

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

Materials

Lacquer

Vintage Greek Key Reverse Decorated Glass and Mahogany Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Unique vintage reverse decorated glass and mahogany oval coffee table with Greek key and faux
Category

Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Vintage Chinoiserie Lacquered Rectangular Coffee Cocktail Table Greek Key Inlay
Located in Dayton, OH
20th century lacquered wood chinoiserie coffee table. Features a rectangular form top with
Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Lacquer

1960s Glass Coffee Table with Chrome and Brass Greek Key Design
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Beautiful 1960's glass table with smoked glass top with chrome and brass greek key leg design. The
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Patinated Brass Low Coffee Table with Greek Key Design, Laverne Style
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Miami, FL
A low brass coffee table with thick glass top. Very beautiful patina on this table.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Mastercraft Brass Greek Key Glass Top Large Square 42" Coffee Cocktail Table
By Mastercraft
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mastercraft brass greek key glass top large square 42" coffee cocktail table. Item features
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Maison Jansen Style Brushed Aluminum Brass Greek Key Fretwork Glass Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Maison Jansen Style brushed aluminum and brass Greek key fretwork glass coffee table. Item features
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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Michael Taylor for Baker Rosewood Black Greek Key Asian Long Coffee Table
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Michael Taylor for Baker rosewood black Greek key Asian long coffee table. Item features solid wood
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Marble Top White and Gilt Coffee Table with Greek Key and Decorative Inlay
Located in Essex, MA
Marble top white and gilt coffee table with Greek key and decorative inlay Pretty 1940s Italian
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Mastercraft Greek Key Brass Coffee or End Table with Two Tier Smoked Glass Top
By Mastercraft
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Greek key smoked glass and brass side or coffee cocktail table by Mastercraft
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Inlay Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Exquisite 49" Carved Inlay Coffee Table in Natural Wood and bone - the epitome of timeless elegance
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bone, Wood

Inlay Coffee Table
Inlay Coffee Table
H 16 in W 49 in D 26 in
Sienna Marble Coffee Table
Located in Maywood, NJ
Introducing our Sienna Marble Coffee Table with an Albamiel base—a true masterpiece that combines
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Breccia Marble, Sandstone

Sienna Marble Coffee Table
Sienna Marble Coffee Table
H 13.78 in Dm 27.56 in
Red Jaipor Coffee Table
Located in Maywood, NJ
that harmonizes the beauty of two continents. Our coffee table's design embodies a blend of classical
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Red Jaipor Coffee Table
Red Jaipor Coffee Table
H 13.78 in Dm 19.69 in
Rose Garden Coffee Table
Located in Maywood, NJ
precision and durability in mind, this coffee table boasts a solid structure that ensures stability and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine, Marble

Rose Garden Coffee Table
Rose Garden Coffee Table
H 31.5 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Romano Travertine Coffee Table
Located in Maywood, NJ
precision and durability in mind, this coffee table boasts a solid structure that ensures stability and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine, Marble

Romano Travertine Coffee Table
Romano Travertine Coffee Table
H 31.5 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Bohemian Bliss Coffee Table
Located in Maywood, NJ
precision and durability in mind, this coffee table boasts a solid structure that ensures stability and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine, Marble

Bohemian Bliss Coffee Table
Bohemian Bliss Coffee Table
H 31.5 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Green Garden Coffee Table
Located in Maywood, NJ
Introducing our Green Greek Marble Coffee Table with an Albamiel base—a true masterpiece that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Sandstone, Breccia Marble

Green Garden Coffee Table
Green Garden Coffee Table
H 13.78 in Dm 19.69 in
Royal Red Coffee Table
Located in Maywood, NJ
and Spanish Albamiel Coffee Table. This stunning piece of furniture seamlessly marries the rich, fiery
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Albanian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Royal Red Coffee Table
Royal Red Coffee Table
H 13.78 in Dm 23.63 in
Nokogiri Coffee Table Bench
Located in Monte-Serzedo, 13
where woodworking joints are the key to produce this table. A light-looking table enhanced by the
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Oak, Ash

Nokogiri Coffee Table Bench
Nokogiri Coffee Table Bench
H 13 in W 67.72 in D 23.63 in
Nokogiri Coffee Table Bench
Located in Monte-Serzedo, 13
where woodworking joints are the key to produce this table. A light-looking table enhanced by the
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Oak, Ash

Nokogiri Coffee Table Bench
Nokogiri Coffee Table Bench
H 13 in W 51.97 in D 23.63 in
Pera Coffe Table Small
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
PERA S is a small table that can be used as a coffee table or as an auxiliary table next to the
Category

2010s Polish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Pera Coffe Table Small
Pera Coffe Table Small
H 17.33 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Florence Knoll Coffee Table
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Dronten, NL
Florence Knoll for Knoll International coffee table in white enameled steel and black laminate
Category

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

Materials

Steel

Florence Knoll Coffee Table
Florence Knoll Coffee Table
H 16.34 in W 44.89 in D 22.45 in
Pera Coffe Table Medium
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
PERA M is a coffee table that looks beautiful when standing on its own, as well as in a set with a
Category

2010s Polish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Pera Coffe Table Medium
Pera Coffe Table Medium
H 13.78 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
1960s Glass Table with Chrome and Brass Greek Key Design
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Beautiful 1960s glass table with chrome and brass Greek key design and smoked glass top.
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modernist Rectilinear Cocktail Table w/ Stylized Greek Key Base
Located in New York, NY
This minimal and thoughtfully composed Mid-Century Modernist Rectilinear Cocktail Table W/Stylized
Category

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

Materials

Lacquer

Hollywood Regency, Bench, Table, Black Lacquer Wood, Gold Greek Key, Tan Leather
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Jansen style leather top with Greek key design ebonized coffee table. This interesting table has
Category

Vintage 1950s Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Leather

Hone Modern Coffee Table / Bench
Located in Longmont, CO
A modern coffee table / bench made form single slab or multiple dimensional boards. Checks and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Epoxy Resin, Hardwood

Hone Modern Coffee Table / Bench
Hone Modern Coffee Table / Bench
H 16 in W 20 in D 60 in
Golden Aura Travertine Coffee Table
Located in Maywood, NJ
precision and durability in mind, this coffee table boasts a solid structure that ensures stability and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine, Marble

Golden Aura Travertine Coffee Table
Golden Aura Travertine Coffee Table
H 31.5 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Royal Red Lungo Coffee Table
Located in Maywood, NJ
and Spanish Albamiel Coffee Table. This stunning piece of furniture seamlessly marries the rich, fiery
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Albanian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Royal Red Lungo Coffee Table
Royal Red Lungo Coffee Table
H 15.75 in Dm 19.69 in
Nokogiri Coffee Table Bench+ Cushion
Located in Monte-Serzedo, 13
where woodworking joints are the key to produce this table. A light-looking table enhanced by the
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Oak, Ash

Nokogiri Coffee Table Bench+ Cushion
Nokogiri Coffee Table Bench+ Cushion
H 13 in W 67.72 in D 23.63 in
Live Edge Graft Coffee Table
By Taylor Donsker
Located in Sebastopol, CA
The graft coffee table by Taylor Donsker features a live edge California Claro Walnut Y-slab top
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Steel

Live Edge Graft Coffee Table
Live Edge Graft Coffee Table
H 14 in W 42 in D 48 in
Metal and Glass Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique metal table with thick round glass top. Bare metal style finish with Greek key design and
Category

20th Century Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

French Solid Oak Carved Coffee Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French carved solid oak coffee table from the 1800’s. This table has a two board top over a deep
Category

Antique 19th Century French Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

French Solid Oak Carved Coffee Table
French Solid Oak Carved Coffee Table
H 20 in W 53 in D 25.5 in
Vintage Travertine Coffee Table and Side Tables, 1980s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Set of exquisite travertine coffee table and side tables. Finely finished table tops with inlaid
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Art Deco Greek Key Cocktail Table in Back Lacquer by Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
circa 1947. It features a stylized and abstracted Greek Key motif in black lacquer. The table suggests a
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Solid Heart Pine Beam "Greenwich Ave Table" with Inlayed Steel Butterfly Keys
By Stefan Rurak
Located in Biddeford, ME
the original Longleaf Pine forest remains. This table is composed of four pre-1900 12" x 12"; beams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktai...

Materials

Steel

Mirrored Piano Coffee Table, circa 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderfully eccentric, piano-shaped coffee or cocktail table, made of mirrored glass, circa 1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Mirrored Piano Coffee Table, circa 1970s
Mirrored Piano Coffee Table, circa 1970s
H 18.25 in W 35.5 in D 47 in
Tessellated Hardstone Piano Shaped Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury black & white tessellated hard stone piano-shaped coffee table with faux piano keys and
Category

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

Materials

Marble

Nokogiri Coffee Table Bench - 130cm + Cushion
Located in Monte-Serzedo, 13
where woodworking joints are the key to produce this table. A light-looking table enhanced by the
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Oak, Ash

Planter Coffee Table by Olivia Cognet
By Olivia Cognet
Located in Geneve, CH
Planter Coffee Table by Olivia Cognet Dimensions: D 35 x H 60 cm Materials: Ceramic. Each of
Category

2010s French Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Pera Calacatta Viola Coffe Table Small
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
Pera S is a small table that can be used as a coffee table or as an auxiliary table next to the
Category

2010s Polish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Pera Calacatta Viola Coffe Table Small
Pera Calacatta Viola Coffe Table Small
H 17.33 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Andre Coffee Table by Tobias Scarpa
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Pasadena, TX
Andre coffee table by Tobias Scarpa 1968 Architect and designer Tobia Scarpa graduated in 1969
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Andre Coffee Table by Tobias Scarpa
Andre Coffee Table by Tobias Scarpa
H 15.5 in W 45.45 in D 45.45 in
Pera Calacatta Viola Coffe Table Medium
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
PERA M is a coffee table that looks beautiful when standing on its own, as well as in a set with a
Category

2010s Polish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Pera Calacatta Viola Coffe Table Medium
Pera Calacatta Viola Coffe Table Medium
H 13.78 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Round Two Tier Greek Key Pattern Laminate Top Occasional Side End Table Stand
By Drexel, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Round Two Tier Greek key pattern laminate top occasional side end table stand.
Category

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

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

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Key Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic key coffee table available at 1stDibs. A key coffee table — often made from metal, brass and glass — can elevate any home. There are 137 variations of the antique or vintage key coffee table you’re looking for, while we also have 6 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect key coffee table — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A key coffee table made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Hollywood Regency — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one key coffee table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Mastercraft, Baker Furniture Company and Thomas Pheasant produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Key Coffee Table?

The average selling price for a key coffee table at 1stDibs is $3,250, while they’re typically $575 on the low end and $16,500 for the highest priced.
Questions About Key Coffee Table
  • 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.
  • 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.