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20th Century French Minimalist Coffee Table
Located in High Point, NC
This minimalist coffee table presents an alluring geometry, its steel base divided into three parts
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20th Century French Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Large Minimalist Coffee Table by Tecno
By Tecno, Fantoni
Located in London, GB
Marco Fantoni coffee table for Tecno c1970.
A superb minimalist coffee table with a brushed
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Italian Minimalist Coffee Table in Ash with Grey Glass, 1970s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian Minimalist coffee table in ash with grey glass, 1970s.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ash
Modern Minimalist Coffee Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
This modern and sleek coffee table is built to order and is customizable by size and finish. The
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Maple
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Rosewood 'Minimalist' Cocktail / Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century (circa 1970) rectangular 'Minimalist' coffee table with a rosewood top
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 16.5 in W 48 in D 20 in
Zafal Coffee Table in Black, Minimalist Coffee Table
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
Sun at six is a contemporary furniture design studio that works with traditional Chinese joinery masters to handcraft our pieces using traditional joinery.
Great furniture begins w...
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2010s Chinese Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ash
Zafal Coffee Table in Nude, Minimalist Coffee Table
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
Sun at six is a contemporary furniture design studio that works with traditional Chinese joinery masters to handcraft our pieces using traditional joinery.
Great furniture begins w...
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2010s Chinese Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ash
Zafal Coffee Table in Sienna, Minimalist Coffee Table
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
Sun at Six is a contemporary furniture design studio that works with traditional Chinese joinery masters to handcraft our pieces using traditional joinery.
Great furniture begins w...
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2010s Chinese Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ash
Travertine and Steel Coffee Table, France 1970s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Chic and minimalist coffee table. Brushed steel structure with gold-coloured finish, and a light
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Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Wolo 48" Coffee Table, Minimalist Coffee Table in Clay
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
The Wolo Coffee Table features the beautiful grain and luminescent sheen of Makata Wood, focusing
Category
2010s Asian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Danish Minimalist Coffee Table in Oak and Maple
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Coffee table, maple, oak Denmark, 1960s
This cocktail table of Danish origin has a splendid
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Birch
Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm Coffee Table of Steel and Glass
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Madrid, ES
Minimalist coffee table, model BO-551, designed in 1963 by Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
H 16.93 in W 55.12 in D 29.93 in
1970s Modern Minimalist Coffee Table Exquisite Brazilian Rosewood
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Exquisite Brazilian Rosewood Coffee Table Modern 1970s
19.75 h x 51.13 w x 31.63 inches
Legs can be
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Contemporary Minimalist Wood and Patinated Steel Coffee Table, In Stock
By Scott Gordon
Located in Sharon, VT
contemporary Minimalist coffee table designed and produced in Vermont by Scott Gordon. The douglas fir beam
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Sculptural Marble and Steel minimalist coffee table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed and crafted in downtown Los Angeles by Dieppa Design.
Built from solid 1” thick steel rods and a unique heavily veined marble slab.
A Unique viewing experiences from ever...
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Steel
“Fit Table” Travertine Marble Minimalist Coffee Table by Aparentment
By Josep Vila Capdevila
Located in Terrassa, Catalonia
The Fit Table is a minimalist style coffee table made of treated Travertine marble. This coffee
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Travertine
H 11.82 in W 37.01 in D 37.01 in
Vladimir Kagan Snail Coffee Table in Walnut
By Selig, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
base supporting glass top with rounded edges. The perfect minimalist coffee table with maximum impact
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Contemporary Minimalist Wood and Patinated Steel Coffee Table by Scott Gordon
By Scott Gordon
Located in Sharon, VT
contemporary minimalist coffee table designed and produced in Vermont by Scott Gordon. The douglas fir beam
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Materials
Wood
H 15 in W 28 in D 44 in
“Vestiges Side Table” Marble Stone Brutalist Minimalist Coffee Table
By Josep Vila Capdevila
Located in Terrassa, Catalonia
Vestiges side table is a pure brutalist table finished by hand and made entirely of exclusive
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
H 16.93 in W 20.48 in D 18.51 in
Minimalist Coffee Table in the Style of Karl Springer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, or simply enjoying a cup of coffee. The minimalist approach ensures that the table seamlessly
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lacquer
“Arch Table” White Carrara Marble and Glass Minimalist Coffee Table
By Josep Vila Capdevila
Located in Terrassa, Catalonia
The Arch Table is a minimalist style coffee table consisting of three treated Carrara marble bases
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
Dutch Minimalist Coffee Table by Gebroeders De Wit, Schiedam, 1950s
By Toon de Wit, Martien de Wit 1
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Rare Dutch coffee table produced by Gebroeders De Wit, Schiedam
In the 1930's the 2 brothers
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Enamel
‘Element Table-Steel, ’ a Minimalist Coffee Table by Faye Toogood
By Faye Toogood
Located in Paris, FR
The ‘Element Table Steel’ is a minimalistic coffee table by British design star Faye Toogood, long
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2010s British Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Andrianna Shamaris Minimalist Suar Wood Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful single thick suar wood slab is hand carved to produce this minimalist coffee table. We
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2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Minimalist coffee table by Van den Berghe - Pauvers, Belgium 1970s
By Van den Berghe-Pauvers 1, Bob Van Den Berghe
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
This minimalist square coffee table with rounded corners was made by Van den Berghe – Pauvers in
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Midcentury Dutch Circular Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A very elegant Minimalist coffee table.
Holland, circa 1960s.
Slightly raised internal circle
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Minimalistic Oak Coffee Table in Japandi Style by Hans J Wegner for Andres Tuck
By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Denventer, NL
Minimalist coffee table in solid oak designed by Hans J Wegner and produced by Andreas Tuck. The
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
H 19.3 in W 24.41 in D 59.06 in
[Sample Sale] Kaleidoscope, Minimalist Coffee Table with Black Metal and Glass
By Jialun Xiong
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Kaleidoscope low coffee table: A low floor table is design with minimal materials, tinted
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
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H 14 in W 60 in D 25 in
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Rosewood Coffee Table
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Stunning Minimalist coffee table designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Rosewood top and
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Large Coffee Table by Marco FANTONI for TECNO 1971
By Marco Fantoni
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Minimalist coffee table (Tecno T147) with brushed metal base on wood containing eight drawers
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Large & Stylish Minimalist Coffee Table w. Stunning Black Slate Top & Iron Base
Located in Lisse, NL
Great looking. sleek design, long and practical, rectangular coffee table.
This beautiful quality
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Slate, Wrought Iron
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H 14.5 in W 59.5 in D 20 in
Alanda Coffee Table by Paolo Piva with Square Glass and Metal Structure
By Paolo Piva, B&B Italia
Located in Renens, CH
minimalist coffee table is composed by a glass top with rounded edges sitting on an almost optical design
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Vintage 1980s European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
H 10.24 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Jacques Hitier, coffee table n°36, France 1955
By Jacques Hitier
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Jacques Hitier, Minimalist coffee table number 36 in black lacquered tubular metal and glass
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Minimalist Coffee Table with Ebony Top and Chromed Metal Base by Giordano Vigano
By Giordano Viganò
Located in Novedrate, IT
The thin and elegant chromed metal base gives lightness to this coffee table that has an ebony top
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
H 21.66 in W 24.41 in D 18.51 in
Minimalist Coffee Table with Burr Walnut Top and Metal Base by Giordano Vigano
By Giordano Viganò
Located in Novedrate, IT
The thin and elegant black metal base gives lightness to this coffee table with a burr walnut top
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
H 21.66 in W 24.41 in D 16.54 in
“Brass Coffee Table” White Carrara Marble Minimalist Coffee Table by Aparentment
By Josep Vila Capdevila
Located in Terrassa, Catalonia
The Marblelous Coffe Table Medium is a minimalist style low table consisting of a treated Carrara
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Center Tables
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass
H 10.04 in Dm 25.6 in
Vintage Chrome Coffee Table Base- Leon Rosen Style
By Leon Rosen
Located in Trenton, NJ
ready for your fresh glass top and makes a simple yet striking minimalist coffee table for any interior
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Andrianna Shamaris Minimalist Teak Wood Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Minimalist coffee table hand made with reclaimed teak wood. We added a ceruse finish and a little
Category
2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Teak Wood Root Wall Hanging or Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive teak root art to hang on the wall or low Minimalist coffee table. Hand carved from a
Category
2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Minimalist Bleached Teak Wood Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Single teak wood panel with beautiful detail. We added block style legs to this minimalist coffee
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2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Minimalist Honed Carrara Marble Coffee Table
By Brendan Bass
Located in Dallas, TX
Minimalist coffee table with honed carrara marble with textured metal base.
Designed by Brendan
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble
'Sphinx' Oval Coffee Table Concrete and Lime Stone
By EXPERIMENTAL
Located in Riga, LV
SPHINX contemporary minimalist coffee table in two-tone concrete and travertine stone. Oval
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21st Century and Contemporary Baltic Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Concrete, Travertine
French Mid-Century Modern Matte Stainless Steel Coffee Table, Maria Pergay, 1971
By Maria Pergay
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, sober, minimalist coffee table by Maria Pergay. This piece in matte polished stainless
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 12.25 in W 46 in D 21.5 in
Constantinople Walnut Square Coffee Table with Storage by Autonomous Furniture
By Autonomous Furniture, Kirk Van Ludwig
Located in Victoria, BC
light to pass through for a floating effect to this modern furniture piece.
A minimalist coffee table
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2010s Canadian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Acrylic, Wood, Oak, Walnut, Fir
H 12 in W 27 in D 27 in
'White Lotus' Oval Coffee Table in Black Oak
By EXPERIMENTAL
Located in Riga, LV
'Black Lotus' contemporary Minimalist coffee table is defined as ‘art with function’. It consists
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Materials
Blown Glass, Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Impressive Teak Wood Root Art or Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
in contrast. This can also be used as a low minimalist coffee table with either Lucite or glass on
Category
2010s Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
'Blue Lotus' Oval Coffee Table in Black Oak
By EXPERIMENTAL
Located in Riga, LV
'Blue Lotus' contemporary Minimalist coffee table is defined as ‘art with function’. It consists of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Materials
Blown Glass, Wood
Cross Legs Wood Coffee Table White with Glass Top by Miduny, Made in Italy
By Ale Preda, Miduny
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This minimalist coffee table has a furniture-grade plywood base and a glass top. The precision
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plywood, Beech, Glass
Andrianna Shamaris Charred Teak Root Art or Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
reclaimed teak wood. This can also be used as a low minimalist coffee table with either lucite or glass on
Category
2010s Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Korotun Coffee Table by Faina
By Victoria Yakusha
Located in Geneve, CH
x D 42 x H 35 cm.
Almost carved in stone, minimalist coffee table with sharp outlines has sturdy
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Clay, Wood
Small Korotun Coffee Table by Faina
By Victoria Yakusha
Located in Geneve, CH
: W 65 x D 32 x H 30 cm
Almost carved in stone, minimalist coffee table with sharp outlines has
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Clay, Wood
Set of 2 Korotun Coffee Tables by Faina
By Victoria Yakusha
Located in Geneve, CH
: W 75 x D 42 x H 35 cm
Almost carved in stone, minimalist coffee table with sharp outlines has
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Clay, Wood
Set of 2 Small Korotun Coffee Tables by Faina
By Victoria Yakusha
Located in Geneve, CH
Dimensions: W 65 x D 32 x H 30 cm
Almost carved in stone, minimalist coffee table with sharp outlines has
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Clay, Wood
Minimalist Square Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
proportioned with a minimalist aesthetic, it seamlessly aligns the beauty of wood with metal and stone. Offers
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Metal
Zafal Square Coffee Table, Minimalist Black Square Coffee Table
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
Sun at Six is a contemporary furniture design studio that works with traditional Chinese joinery masters to handcraft our pieces using traditional joinery.
Great furniture begins w...
Category
2010s Chinese Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ash
Zafal Square Coffee Table in Nude, Minimalist Square Coffee Table
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
Sun at Six is a contemporary furniture design studio that works with traditional Chinese joinery masters to handcraft our pieces using traditional joinery.
Great furniture begins w...
Category
2010s Chinese Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ash
Wolo Round 32" Coffee Table, Minimalist Round Coffee Table in Cocoa
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
The Wolo Coffee Table features the beautiful grain and luminescent sheen of Makata Wood, focusing
Category
2010s Asian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Italian Minimalist Octagonal Travertine Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
table is mounted with brass bolts, with a minimalist shape, produced in the 70s, in perfect condition
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Brass
Minimalist Brazilian Rosewood Coffee Table
By Branco & Preto
Located in Dronten, NL
Beautiful Brazilian rosewood Mid-Century Modern architectural coffee table.
Refined geometrical
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Rosewood
Modern Minimalist Beveled Coffee Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
This table features beveled edges and mitered corners covered in a vinyl covering imported from
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2010s North American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
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Minimalist Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of minimalist coffee tables for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and glass, all minimalist coffee tables available were constructed with great care. There are 152 antique and vintage minimalist coffee tables for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 204 modern editions to choose from as well. Minimalist coffee tables have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern minimalist coffee tables are consistently popular styles. Large minimalist coffee tables can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller minimalist coffee tables available at 1stDibs — each spanning 13 inches in width — may make for a better choice. There have been many well-made minimalist coffee tables over the years, but those made by Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer, Zachary A. Bitner and Peter Ghyczy are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Minimalist Coffee Tables?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,529, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $50,400 highest priced.
Finding the Right Coffee and 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 Minimalist Coffee Tables
- 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. - 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.
- 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. - 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 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.
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