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Intreccio Outdoor Coffee Table
By Officina Ciani
Located in Milan, IT
Part of the Intreccio collection, this outdoor coffee table is the ideal partner of the Intreccio
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Iron

Intreccio Outdoor Coffee Table
Intreccio Outdoor Coffee Table
H 17.72 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Pair of Minimalist Veined Marble Indoor/Outdoor Coffee Tables
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of minimalist veined marble indoor/outdoor coffee tables. Can also be used as low end tables
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Ta...

Materials

Carrara Marble, Aluminum, Steel

Organic-Shaped Weather-Resistant Fiberglass Outdoor Coffee Table, Beige
By Shewekar Elgharably
Located in Cairo, EG
Organic-Shaped weather-Resistant fiberglass outdoor coffee table - Beige. Not just sublime but
Category

2010s Egyptian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Fiberglass

Organic-Shaped Weather-Resistant Fiberglass Outdoor Coffee Table, Grey
By Shewekar Elgharably
Located in Cairo, EG
Organic-Shaped Weather-Resistant Fiberglass Outdoor coffee table - Grey. Not just sublime but also
Category

2010s Egyptian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Fiberglass

Outdoor Coffee Table Black Stainless Steel Base + Square Honed Stone Top
By Ten10
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ten10 1.2.3 Series outdoor coffee table. Stainless steel base powder coated semi-gloss black with a
Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Granite, Carrara Marble, Stainless Steel

Teeko Outdoor Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee Table Teeko Outdoor with top in solid teak in natural finish and with feet in aluminium in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Teeko Outdoor Coffee Table
Teeko Outdoor Coffee Table
H 13.59 in W 67.13 in D 33.47 in
Zig Zag Outdoor Coffee Table
By Officina Ciani
Located in Milan, IT
A striking complement to both a classic and a modern outdoor area, this coffee table will be the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel

Zig Zag Outdoor Coffee Table
Zig Zag Outdoor Coffee Table
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Outdoor Coffee Table 0:1
By STUDIO:RAH
Located in San Pedro, CA
The 0:1 outdoor collection by Studio:Rah, is a culmination of durable materials and refined
Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Outdoor Coffee Table 0:1
Outdoor Coffee Table 0:1
H 15 in W 35 in D 45 in
Outdoor Coffee Table with Bone Powdercoat
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
available. The perforated steel-topped coffee table can be used on its own or as part of our Modular
Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Outdoor Coffee Table with Rust Powdercoat
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
available. The perforated steel-topped coffee table can be used on its own or as part of our Modular
Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Outdoor Coffee Table by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Amaya coffee table by Kenneth Cobonpue Materials: Polyethelene. Steel. Glass. Dimensions
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

21st Century by Ce Studio Coffee Table Steel Artisan Finish Custom
Located in Lecce, IT
Indoor-outdoor coffee table, elongated and curved cylindrical base, steel top.       
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Ta...

Materials

Steel

21st Century by Ce Studio Coffee Table Steel Artisan Finish Custom
Located in Lecce, IT
Indoor-outdoor coffee table, base realized in welded square drawn steel rod, top in steel with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Ta...

Materials

Steel

Blue Outdoor Coffee Table - GARDENIA ø80 cm
Located in FONTAIN, FR
Ibride has partnered with designer Florence Bourel to create Gardenia, a trio of coffee tables
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Laminate

Blue Outdoor Coffee Table - GARDENIA ø80 cm
Blue Outdoor Coffee Table - GARDENIA ø80 cm
H 15.99 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Pink Outdoor Coffee Table - GARDENIA ø80 cm
Located in FONTAIN, FR
Ibride has partnered with designer Florence Bourel to create Gardenia, a trio of coffee tables
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Laminate

Pink Outdoor Coffee Table - GARDENIA ø80 cm
Pink Outdoor Coffee Table - GARDENIA ø80 cm
H 15.99 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Aged Teak / Driftwood Indoor/Outdoor Coffee Table
Located in Malibu, CA
Handcrafted Asian driftwood coffee table. This table has a chairs on another listing. It is by the
Category

20th Century Asian Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak, Driftwood

Mahogany Outdoor Coffee Table with Sculpted Base
By Zelonky Studios
Located in Lakeville, CT
This coffee table (pictured) is made of mahogany and oiled with a clear heated teak oil. The table
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Country Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Cabaret Outdoor Coffee Table by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Cabaret coffee table by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: Fiberglass reinforced polymer, acrylic fabric
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Acrylic, Fiberglass, Foam

Cabaret Outdoor Coffee Table by Kenneth Cobonpue
Cabaret Outdoor Coffee Table by Kenneth Cobonpue
H 14.38 in W 53.75 in D 30.71 in
Teka 008 Outdoor Coffee Table by RODA
By RODA
Located in Boston, MA
The TEKA collection, signed by Gordon Guillaumier, shows all the ability of RODA to innovate and harmoniously combine natural and high tech materials creating an original living and ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Teka 008 Outdoor Coffee Table by RODA
Teka 008 Outdoor Coffee Table by RODA
H 12 in W 32.5 in D 32.5 in
Urushi Coffee Table
By Da A
Located in Milan, IT
Stunning in its simplicity, this indoor-outdoor coffee table is composed of strikingly shaped legs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Urushi Coffee Table
Urushi Coffee Table
H 13.98 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Brian Kane For Metropolitan Indoor Outdoor Coffee Table
By Brian Kane
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid cenury modern fiberglass coffee table designed by Brian Kane and made by Metro. This piece
Category

Late 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Fiberglass

Richard Schultz 1996 Series Coffee Table
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Chicago, IL
Richard Schultz outdoor coffee table for Knoll. This table has a white powder-coated cast and
Category

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

Materials

Steel

Modern Sculptural Indoor Outdoor Coffee Table White Powder coated Steel
By Corinna Warm, WARM
Located in Santa Monica, CA
The outdoor version of the Ramen coffee table is crafted entirely from steel. The generous design
Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal, Steel

Modern Nassau Outdoor Coffee Table Calacatta Marble Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
. Designed to complement serene outdoor living spaces, this coffee table invites warm conversations and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass, Steel, Stainless Steel

Tiptoe Outdoor Coffee Table in Travertine Marble by dAM Atelier
By Rossana Orlandi, dAM Atelier
Located in Milan, IT
the table top and the ground. Materials: Red Iranian Travertine on request. Year of production: 2023
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Burnished Metal and Cast Bronze Outdoor Coffee Table by Costantini, Paolo
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Paolo Table features a steel frame available in any shape, size or finish and a customizable
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Brown Jordan Neoclassical Patio Outdoor Coffee Table
By Brown Jordan
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Neoclassical style Brown Jordan outdoor coffee or cocktail table. The rectangular table is topped
Category

20th Century American Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Outdoor Coffee Table Set of 2, Anthracite
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted of resin reinforced with fiberglass and lacquered in matte white. Unlike concrete, reinforced resin is forceful enough to withstand extreme weather conditions without cr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Resin, Lacquer

Jean White Bronze Lost Wax Cast Butterfly Indoor or Outdoor Coffee Table
By Fred&Juul
Located in Fiesole, Florence
bronze, lost wax cast by Italian master craftsmen. A sculptural table for both indoor and outdoor use
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Metal

Cama, Outdoor Aluminum Coffee Table with Chrome Finish, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
) Shiny and bright outdoor coffee table, ready to be sun kissed. A luxurious and timeless piece composed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Cama, Outdoor Aluminum Coffee Table with Gold Finish, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
) Shiny and bright outdoor coffee table, ready to be sun kissed. A luxurious and timeless piece composed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Organic Modern Rectangular Indoor / Outdoor Coffee Table 'LEAF 6'
By ALENTES
Located in PALEA FOKEA, ATTIKI
The LEAF TABLE is part of our mono-material object collection. This simple and minimalistic low
Category

2010s Greek Organic Modern Center Tables

Materials

Cast Stone

Solid Wood Outdoor Coffee Table / Accent Table/ C-Table-04 by Dalisay Collection
Located in Makati City, PH
Featuring two tones of locally sourced solid wood, our coffee table C-Table-04 contrasts and
Category

2010s Philippine Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Outdoor Coffee Table Set of 2, Matt White
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted of resin reinforced with fiberglass and lacquered in matte white. Unlike concrete, reinforced resin is forceful enough to withstand extreme weather conditions without cra...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Resin, Lacquer

Jean Bronze Lost Wax Cast Butterfly Indoor or Outdoor Coffee Table by Fred&Juul
By Fred&Juul
Located in Fiesole, Florence
bronze, lost wax cast by Italian master craftsmen. A sculptural table for both indoor and outdoor use
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Outdoor Coffee Table Set of 2 Pieces in White Resin
Located in New York, NY
Tall: Ø23.6 x 12" weight 15 lbs The indoor version can be lacquered in any RAL color The outdoor
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Resin, Lacquer

Fly Tall Round White & Champagne Coffee Table
By Braid Outdoor
Located in Milan, IT
This stunning coffee table makes for the perfect piece to gather around for a drink by the pool or
Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Fly Tall Round White & Champagne Coffee Table
H 19.69 in W 24.41 in D 24.41 in
Fly Oval Champagne Coffee Table by Braid Design Lab
By Braid Outdoor
Located in Milan, IT
Equally stunning in a modern contract or domestic space, this oval coffee table is an exercise in
Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Outdoor Charcoal Coffee Table
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
available. The perforated steel-topped coffee table can be used on its own or as part of our Modular
Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Outdoor Charcoal Coffee Table
Outdoor Charcoal Coffee Table
H 14 in W 36 in D 36 in
Metropolitan Square White Coffee Table by Carlo Colombo #1
By Braid Outdoor
Located in Milan, IT
design, a square coffee table belonging to the refined urban-inspired Metropolitan Collection. A precious
Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Bertu Coffee Table, Outdoor Wood Coffee Table, Coffee Table, Suelo
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Coffee Table, Outdoor Wood Coffee Table, Coffee Table, Suelo This Suelo Outdoor Wood Coffee
Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Mahogany, Sapele Wood

Outdoor Hexagon Coffee Tables
By Zelonky Studios
Located in Lakeville, CT
The Hex Pods can be configured to accomodate any space or location. Powder coated galvanized aluminum not only makes them water proof but light and easily re arranged. The pods ar...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Ta...

Materials

Metal

Outdoor Hexagon Coffee Tables
Outdoor Hexagon Coffee Tables
H 18 in W 12 in D 12 in
Nixie Noche M Size Coffee Table
By SNOC OUTDOOR FURNITURE
Located in Yukarıdudullu, 34
It is handmade. Made from sandstone material. It is resistant to scratches and impacts.
Category

2010s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Sandstone

Nixie Noche M Size Coffee Table
Nixie Noche M Size Coffee Table
H 13 in W 37.8 in D 27.96 in
Nixie Natural S Size Coffee Table
By SNOC OUTDOOR FURNITURE
Located in Yukarıdudullu, 34
It is handmade. Made from sandstone material. It is resistant to scratches and impacts.
Category

2010s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Sandstone

Nixie Natural S Size Coffee Table
Nixie Natural S Size Coffee Table
H 16.15 in W 25.2 in D 20.08 in
Nixie Natural M Size Coffee Table
By SNOC OUTDOOR FURNITURE
Located in Yukarıdudullu, 34
It is handmade. Made from sandstone material. It is resistant to scratches and impacts.
Category

2010s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Sandstone

Nixie Natural M Size Coffee Table
Nixie Natural M Size Coffee Table
H 13 in W 37.8 in D 27.96 in
Nixie Noche S Size Coffee Table
By SNOC OUTDOOR FURNITURE
Located in Yukarıdudullu, 34
It is handmade. Made from sandstone material. It is resistant to scratches and impacts.
Category

2010s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Sandstone

Nixie Noche S Size Coffee Table
Nixie Noche S Size Coffee Table
H 16.15 in W 25.2 in D 20.08 in
Ralph-noche Coffee Table Set by Snoc
By SNOC OUTDOOR FURNITURE
Located in Yukarıdudullu, 34
Ralph - Noche Collection consists of a lounge set, dining set, chaise lounge and coffee tables
Category

2010s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Mahogany Outdoor Contemporary Coffee Table
By Zelonky Studios
Located in Lakeville, CT
This coffee table can be constructed either out of teak, mahogany or PT lumber that is then stained
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Country Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Gemma Concrete S Coffee Table by Snoc
By SNOC OUTDOOR FURNITURE
Located in Yukarıdudullu, 34
lounge set, dining set and concrete coffee table, creates its own concept by completely breaking
Category

2010s Turkish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Concrete

Gemma Concrete S Coffee Table by Snoc
Gemma Concrete S Coffee Table by Snoc
H 18.51 in W 13.39 in D 13.39 in
Pigalle M Size Coffee Table by Snoc
By SNOC OUTDOOR FURNITURE
Located in Yukarıdudullu, 34
It is handmade. Produced from concrete material. It is resistant to scratches and impacts.
Category

2010s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Concrete

Whale-noche L Size Coffee Table by SNOC
By SNOC OUTDOOR FURNITURE
Located in Yukarıdudullu, 34
outdoor use with long-term and professional baking and drying systems.
Category

2010s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Sandstone

Whale-ash L Size Coffee Table by SNOC
By SNOC OUTDOOR FURNITURE
Located in Yukarıdudullu, 34
outdoor use with long-term and professional baking and drying systems.
Category

2010s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Sandstone

Whale-noche M Size Coffee Table by SNOC
By SNOC OUTDOOR FURNITURE
Located in Yukarıdudullu, 34
outdoor use with long-term and professional baking and drying systems. It is imported.
Category

2010s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Sandstone

Whale-ash M Size Coffee Table by SNOC
By SNOC OUTDOOR FURNITURE
Located in Yukarıdudullu, 34
outdoor use with long-term and professional baking and drying systems. It is imported.
Category

2010s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Sandstone

Gemma Concrete Charcoal M Coffee Table by Snoc
By SNOC OUTDOOR FURNITURE
Located in Yukarıdudullu, 34
Gemma is an octagonal cement garden coffee table. The Gemma Collection is a powerful sketch
Category

2010s Turkish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Concrete

Gemma Concrete Charcoal M Coffee Table by Snoc
Gemma Concrete Charcoal M Coffee Table by Snoc
H 14.18 in W 29.14 in D 29.14 in
Gemma Concrete Travertine M Coffee Table by Snoc
By SNOC OUTDOOR FURNITURE
Located in Yukarıdudullu, 34
Gemma is an octagonal cement garden coffee table.‎ The Gemma Collection is a powerful sketch
Category

2010s Turkish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Concrete

Gemma Concrete Travertine M Coffee Table by Snoc
Gemma Concrete Travertine M Coffee Table by Snoc
H 14.18 in W 29.14 in D 29.14 in
Miura-nightfall M Size Coffee Table by SNOC
By SNOC OUTDOOR FURNITURE
Located in Yukarıdudullu, 34
It is handmade. It is made of concrete material. It is resistant to scratches and impacts.
Category

2010s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Concrete

Miura-bisque L Size Coffee Table by SNOC
By SNOC OUTDOOR FURNITURE
Located in Yukarıdudullu, 34
It is handmade. It is made of concrete material. It is resistant to scratches and impacts.
Category

2010s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Concrete

Miura-nightfall L Size Coffee Table by SNOC
By SNOC OUTDOOR FURNITURE
Located in Yukarıdudullu, 34
It is handmade. It is made of concrete material. It is resistant to scratches and impacts.
Category

2010s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Concrete

Miura-bisque M Size Coffee Table by SNOC
By SNOC OUTDOOR FURNITURE
Located in Yukarıdudullu, 34
It is handmade. It is made of concrete material. It is resistant to scratches and impacts.
Category

2010s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Concrete

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Outdoor Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of outdoor coffee tables for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique outdoor coffee tables was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, stone and iron. There are 56 antique and vintage outdoor coffee tables for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 51 modern editions to choose from as well. Outdoor coffee tables have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Outdoor coffee tables bearing Modern or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Some outdoor coffee tables are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller outdoor coffee tables, measuring 16 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made outdoor coffee tables over the years, but those made by John Salterini, Lawson-Fenning and Richard Schultz are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Outdoor Coffee Tables?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,269, while they’re typically $395 on the low end and $14,475 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 Outdoor Coffee Tables
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The best material for an outdoor table may depend upon your taste. Outdoor tables and other outdoor furniture have been made in a variety of materials over the years. On 1stDibs, find a range of options that includes wood, marble, steel and glass.
  • 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 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 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 5, 2022
    While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    The difference between a sofa table and a coffee table is that a sofa table is always behind the sofa and a coffee table is in front of it. Additionally, a sofa table is the same height as the sofa and a coffee table is much shorter.

  • 1stDibs 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 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 ExpertApril 5, 2024
    How big a coffee table for a sectional should be depends on the dimensions of the sectional. For a balanced look, a coffee table should be roughly two-thirds of the length of the sofa portion of a sofa and chaise sectional. If you have an L-shaped sofa, the coffee table should be around two-thirds of the length of each arm. Find a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, a coffee table should generally be lower than a couch. However, the top of the table should only be slightly lower than the couch to maintain a balanced look. A good rule of thumb is to choose a table no more than one inch shorter than your sofa's seat height. Explore a large collection of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    The average height of a coffee table is around 16 to 18 inches. Designers typically choose this height to create a balance between coffee tables and sofas. The average seat height of sofas is 17 to 18 inches, and experts typically recommend that coffee tables be no more than 1 inch shorter than sofa-seat height. Explore a diverse assortment of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 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 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.