Monkey Coffee Table
Vintage Bronze Double Monkey Coffee Table Base with Verde Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage bronze double monkey coffee table base from the mid-20th century, with verde patina. The
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Mid-20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Belgian Similar Set of Monkey Wood Coffee Tables - Liana Glass Tables
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A similar Belgian set of monkey coffee tables made of hand crafted wood, in good condition. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Massive Hand Carved Monkey Pod Exotic Hardwood Lovers Embrace Coffee Table
Located in Chattanooga, TN
beautiful sculpture, it's also a practical glass top coffee table.
Unfortunately, we know very little
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Late 20th Century Southeast Asian Folk Art Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
Liberty's London Three Monkey Hear See Speak No Evil Carved Coffee Side Table
By Liberty of London, Liberty & Co.
Located in GB
table depicting the three monkeys in the "Hear no evil, See no evil, Speak no evil" poses
This is a
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
H 26.78 in W 34.26 in D 20.87 in
Black Monkey Side Table by Jaime Hayon
Located in Geneve, CH
Black monkey side table by Jaime Hayon
Dimensions: D 40 x W 59 x H 60 cm
Materials: Side table
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2010s Spanish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Concrete
White Monkey Side Table by Jaime Hayon
Located in Geneve, CH
White Monkey side table by Jaime Hayon
Dimensions: D 40 x W 59 x H 60 cm
Materials: Side table
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Concrete
Gray Monkey Side Table by Jaime Hayon
Located in Geneve, CH
Gray monkey side table by Jaime Hayon
Dimensions: D 40 x W 59 x H 60 cm
Materials: Side table
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Concrete
Gray Monkey Side Table by Jaime Hayon
Located in Geneve, CH
Gray monkey side table by Jaime Hayon
Dimensions: D 40 x W 59 x H 60 cm
Materials: Side table
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Concrete
Midcentury Live Edge Coffee Table
By George Nakashima
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
. The shop was well known for making furniture and gift items with Monkey Pod wood with gorgeous wood
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Modern Silvered and Gilt Bronze Animalier Coffee Table by JM David
By Jose Maria David
Located in London, GB
Modern silvered and gilt bronze animalier coffee table by JM David
French, 2008
Height 57cm, width
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Wonderful Pair of Whimsical Monkey Motife End Tables Coffee Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
monkeys.
Tables are versatile in their use, either as end tables, or a coffee table.
Figures are 18 W
Category
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency End Tables
Materials
Glass, Plaster
Mid-Century Modern Monkey Pod Wood Slab Coffee / End Table, USA, C. 1960's
Located in Deland, FL
Gorgeous coffee table / side table sculpted in Hawaii in the late 1960's. Constructed solely of
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Biomorphic Monkey Pod Table
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in La Mesa, CA
Beautiful three-legged solid Thick Koa wood, free-form coffee table, high gloss clear lacquer solid
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Ottoman Coffee Table Oversized Tufted Rolling African Asian Elephants Monkeys
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of An
Oversized Ottoman Table Tufted
Category
Vintage 1980s Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
H 18 in W 47 in D 30 in
Maitland Smith Gilt Bronze Monkey Paper Towel Holder
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dallas, TX
into a range of decorative designs that often exuded a whimsical spirit, whether a coffee table shaped
Category
Late 20th Century American Beaux Arts Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold, Bronze
Late 19th Century Transition Louis XV Style Gueridon in Marble with Two Tiers
By Faubourg
Located in NICE, FR
by a gilded bronze gallery and features a central drawer. The entire circumference of the table is
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Gueridon
Materials
Carrara Marble
Vintage Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone, Brass, Malachite & Amethyst Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Atlanta, GA
coffee table shaped like a stack of books or a pair of decorative obelisks. Maitland-Smith’s signature
Category
20th Century Thai Louis XIV Decorative Boxes
Materials
Stone, Malachite
H 4.25 in W 9 in D 5.875 in
Goyard Wardrobe Trunk, circa 1920
By Goyard
Located in London, GB
that, if it was laid on it’s back, it would make a great coffee table.
We have kept the cotton lining
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Vintage 1920s French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
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By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö.
This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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By Silvio Piattelli, Stilnovo
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JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
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By Driade, Faye Toogood
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Duplex launches DUPLEX X CASENTINO. The iconic Roly Poly armchair designed by Faye Toogood and manufactured by Driade, with the exclusive cushions in the ancient Casentino cloth from...
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French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre.
This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne.
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H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
Great 18 Palmette Shallow Flush Ceiling Mount, Murano
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Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
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Paavo Tynell Model 5321 Brass and Rattan Table Lamp
By Gubi, Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
Paavo Tynell model 5321 brass and rattan table lamp. Originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1938, this authorized GUBI re-edition is executed in brass and rattan. The 5321 table lamp...
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"Pietra" Organic Armchair with Leather Arms Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
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H 28.35 in W 40.16 in D 34.65 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Lamps Lumina Standing Nude Sculpture Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Impressive pair of Art Deco figural table lamps of a standing nude holding a glass shade, Lumina.
H. 65 cm or 25.6 inch tall.
Designed by Max Le Verrier in France, 1928.
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David Mazel Tov LifeGuard Chair, Handcrafted Maple Coastal Inspiration Seating
By Louie George Michael
Located in Montreal, Quebec
This chair is named in honor of the famous lifeguard. David Mazel Tov is a design focused on perspectives and it allows two people to co-exist in a space with different points of vie...
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H 83 in W 28 in D 40 in
Leather Pendant Light in Camel, Capa, Talabartero Collection Saddle Lamp
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
The lamps in this collection are inspired by Colombia’s equestrian heritage, layered with a jewel-toned color palette that takes inspiration from the works of
Colombian artist Fernan...
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Giovannetti, 1970s Anfibio Foldable Sofa in Cream Colored Fabric Project, Becchi
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Casalguidi, IT
The bed-sofa, designed by Alessandro Becchi together with the Giovannetti staff has recently celebrated its 50 years.
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Modern Fabric Pendant Hand-Painted Light from Studio Mirei, Anemone
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Anemone pendant lamp is named for the soft, brightly colored sea creatures that look like a flower and often live on rocks under water. A little mermaid’s best friend, the Anemon...
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Vanity Mod. Dilly Daily by Luigi Massoni, 1968
By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in Roma, IT
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Whimsical Three Monkeys Mid Century Modern Coffee Table
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Three Monkeys composite coffee table, each figurine signed Carsuk and Continental Studio.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Monkeys Wood Teak Complete Set Six Chairs with Coffee Table, 1980
Located in Denia, ES
Stunning monkey’s wood teak coffee set six chairs with coffee table glass.
Unique set, just
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Vintage 1980s Indonesian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Coffee Table
Located in Gravenmoer, NL
Bronze Coffee Table from Artist Barbara Greenberg, with monkey,elphant and rhinoceros.
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20th Century Dutch Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Studio Greytak 'Iceberg Table 6' Himalayan Quartz, Solid Bronze, Monkey Pod Wood
By Studio Greytak
Located in Missoula, MT
Iceberg Table 6
Iceberg Table 4
Studio Greytak pays homage to the magnificent Himalayas with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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H 42 in W 56 in D 40 in
Sock Monkeys 3 Ways
By Clare Graham
Located in santa monica, CA
turned the other way can be a bar. Taken off the base and lying on the floor it becomes a coffee table.
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Plaster Monkey Coffee Table
Located in North Miami, FL
A whimsical table of three monkeys holding a floating glass top. Great expression and details to
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Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Vintage Boho Cerused Carved Monkey Coffee Table
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fantastic vintage Boho coffee table. Three beautiful carved moneys with a chic cerused finish
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Vintage Italian Chinoiserie Monkey Coffee or Cocktail Table Palm Beach Ceramic
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Amazing one of a kind Italian monkey coffee table. Each of the four (4) monkeys are marked
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H 20 in W 13 in D 12 in
Italian Vintage Regency 4 White Lacquered Monkey Glass Top Coffee Tablelog
By Gampel-Stoll
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
A rare Italian made vintage monkey coffee table in the manner of Gampel Stoll. The table features 4
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H 20 in W 51.5 in D 41.5 in
Figural Sergio Bustamante Monkey Glass-Top Hourglass Coffee Table, 1970s
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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1960s Mid-Century American Freeform Solid Monkey Pod Wood Coffee Table
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in San Diego, CA
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Vintage Tropical Lacquered White Monkey Palm Tree Leaf Coffee Cocktail Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage monkey palm tree leaf coffee cocktail newly lacquered in white. Glass top not included
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Maitland Smith Fantastic 3-Tier Bronze Coffee Table with Monkeys and Lion Feet
By Maitland Smith
Located in Miami, FL
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Sumatran Judgement Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
weighing of right and wrong. The carvings also represent monkeys, people and fish. Solid dark stained wood
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Located in Atlanta, GA
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H 24 in W 18.5 in D 15.25 in
Contemporary Chinoiserie Side Table with Monkey and Stag Motifs on Iron Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A contemporary chinoiserie style side table made from an antique 1870s screen depicting a monkey
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H 24.25 in W 18.25 in D 15.25 in
Vintage White Lacquered Monkey Coffee Cocktail Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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Located in London, GB
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Located in San Jose, CA
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Desert Images an American Landscape Large Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
cover and spine, with jacket,
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Located in Miami, FL
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Located in Hudson, NY
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Located in Natchez, MS
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Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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Key : Hollywood
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Located in Sacramento, CA
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Located in Miami, FL
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Monkey Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the monkey coffee table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, metal and bronze, every monkey coffee table was constructed with great care. Find 10 options for an antique or vintage monkey coffee table now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a monkey coffee table — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A monkey coffee table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Hollywood Regency, Folk Art and Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made monkey coffee table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Sergio Bustamante, Liberty & Co. and Liberty of London are consistently popular.
How Much is a Monkey Coffee Table?
Prices for a monkey coffee table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,076 and can go as high as $28,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,800.
Finding the Right Tables for You
The right vintage, new or antique tables can help make any space in your home stand out.
Over the years, the variety of tables available to us, as well as our specific needs for said tables, has broadened. Today, with all manner of these must-have furnishings differing in shape, material and style, any dining room table can shine just as brightly as the guests who gather around it.
Remember, when shopping for a dining table, it must fit your dining area, and you need to account for space around the table too — think outside the box, as an oval dining table may work for tighter spaces. Alternatively, if you’ve got the room, a Regency-style dining table can elevate any formal occasion at mealtime.
Innovative furniture makers and designers have also redefined what a table can be. Whether it’s an unconventional Ping-Pong table, a brass side table to display your treasured collectibles or a Louis Vuitton steamer trunk to add an air of nostalgia to your loft, your table can say a lot about you.
The visionary work of French designer Xavier Lavergne, for example, includes tables that draw on the forms of celestial bodies as often as they do aquatic creatures or fossils. Elsewhere, Italian architect Gae Aulenti, who looked to Roman architecture in crafting her stately Jumbo coffee table, created clever glass-topped mobile coffee tables that move on bicycle tires or sculpted wood wheels for Fontana Arte.
Coffee and cocktail tables can serve as a room’s centerpiece with attention-grabbing details and colors. Glass varieties will keep your hardwood flooring and dazzling area rugs on display, while a marble or stone coffee table in a modern interior can showcase your prized art books and decorative objects. A unique vintage desk or writing table can bring sophistication and even a bit of spice to your work life.
No matter your desired form or function, a quality table for your living space is a sound investment. On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage, new and antique bedside tables, mid-century end tables and more .
Questions About Monkey Coffee Table
- 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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021The best coffee table for a sectional can be a round coffee table, particularly with respect to U-shaped sectionals. The circular design creates a sense of balance in small spaces and renders it easy for guests to move to and fro, especially when surrounded by chairs. Find a collection of antique and vintage coffee tables on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To authenticate your Noguchi coffee table, there are three different marks to look for. Isamu Noguchi’s signature will be on the edge of the table and on a medallion under the base. Even under the medallion, you will find Noguchi’s initials. Shop a collection of properly vetted Noguchi pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A tall coffee table is usually called exactly that — a tall coffee table. Coffee tables, also referred to as cocktail tables, are generally designed to sit at or below the sofa's seat height. These tables may come in a range of sizes, but they are often between 16 and 18 inches high and are designed in a variety of lengths and widths. They’re meant to provide a practical table-top surface that complements your living room layout. (A tall version might also be suitable for use as a dining table.) Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tall coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
- Are glass coffee tables durable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether glass coffee tables are durable depends on the craftsmanship and the materials. Generally, tables with tempered glass are less likely to shatter and break. How well you care for a coffee table will also impact its life span. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of glass coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To date a Lane coffee table, look for the serial number on the underside of the piece. On most Lane coffee tables, reading the number from right to left will tell you the date that the table was manufactured. For example, a serial number that says 852140 would have been produced on April 12, 1958. Founded in Virginia in the early 20th century, Lane is largely known for its cedar chests and innovative mid-century modern designs. Find a variety of Lane coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024How big a coffee table for a sectional should be depends on the dimensions of the sectional. For a balanced look, a coffee table should be roughly two-thirds of the length of the sofa portion of a sofa and chaise sectional. If you have an L-shaped sofa, the coffee table should be around two-thirds of the length of each arm. Find a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 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, 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 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.
- 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.
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