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Parquet Coffee Table, France circa 1970
Located in Culver City, CA
Parquet Coffee Table France circa 1970 Parquetry wood coffee table with scrubbed finish legs
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20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Parquet Coffee Table, France circa 1970
Parquet Coffee Table, France circa 1970
H 17 in W 48.5 in D 24.5 in
Late 20th Century Oak Parquetry Top Coffee Table on Casters
Located in Germantown, MD
A late 20th Century Oak Parquet coffee table on casters in great vintage condition. Measures 52" in
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Oak

Midcentury Parquet Coffee Table in the Style of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish Mid-Century Modern coffee table features wooden parquet finish and a pedestal base
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

1970's Postmodern Lou Hodges Style Solid Oak Parquet Coffee Table
By Lou Hodges
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage Mid-century Modern coffee table for sale. From the 1970’s, and in the manner of Lou Hodges
Category

Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Parquet Industrial Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A large coffee table made with recycled wood in a parquet pattern combined with an cube form iron
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Parquet Industrial Coffee Table
Parquet Industrial Coffee Table
H 18 in W 65 in D 35 in
Heritage Parquet Square Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
charm to your living area. The table top, with its parquet inlays, rustic inviting wood grain and rich
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Vintage Coastal Parquet Bamboo Coffee Table
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fabulous vintage Parquet rattan coffee table. A beautiful and versatile design with chic tortoise
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Late 20th Century Philippine Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bamboo

Vintage Coastal Parquet Bamboo Coffee Table
Vintage Coastal Parquet Bamboo Coffee Table
H 15 in W 33.75 in D 33.75 in
Rectangle Parquet Top Oiled Walnut Coffee Table
By Adrian Pearsall, Knoll
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern oiled walnut compact parquet top coffee table. McCobb Risom decor match.
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Coffee Table with Parquet Top and Mosaic Sides
Located in Greenwich, CT
Modern meets rustic with this one of a kind coffee table hand built by us at our studio in Norwalk
Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Poplar, Walnut

Solid Stainless Steel Heavy Base Rectangular Coffee Table with Parquet Top
By Paul McCobb, Florence Knoll
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern coffee table.
Category

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

Flip Top Folding Double Parquet Top Chestnut Coffee Cocktail Table Carved Legs
By Baker Furniture Company, Henredon, Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Flip Top Folding Double Parquet Top Chestnut Coffee Cocktail Table Carved Legs MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chestnut, Oak

Mid Century Modern Large Rectangle Brass Base Parquet Top Coffee Table MINT!
By Mastercraft, Paul McCobb, Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern Large Rectangle Brass Base Parquet Top Coffee Table MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Baker Parquet Top Finely Carved Country French Large Massive Coffee Table MINT!
By Baker Furniture Company, Heritage-Henredon, John Widdicomb, Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Baker Parquet Top Finely Carved Country French Large Massive Coffee Table MINT!
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20th Century American French Provincial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Chestnut

Parquet Floating Square Cocktail/Coffee Table with a Plinth Base Mid Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Refinished coffee table with oak parquet in a coffee colored stain on a recessed black plinth base
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail T...

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Oak

Artisan Made Antique Walnut Parquet Low Table
Located in Westport, CT
One of a kind table made with antique walnut parquet flooring (rare to find in walnut) with a thick
Category

Late 20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Conant Ball Mid-Century Oak Parquet Checquered Cofee Table
By Conant Ball
Located in Germantown, MD
A Conant Ball Mid-Century modern Oak Parquet Checquered Cofee Table in very good vintage condition
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century Oak Parquet Table Top with Contemporary Steel Base
Located in New York, NY
19th century French oak parquet table top with contemporary steel base
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Antique 19th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Percival Lafer Brutalist Parquet Hardwood Block Relief Brazilian Cocktail Tables
By Percival Lafer
Located in Chattanooga, TN
tables will provide texture and style to any room. The parquet panoply of tropical hardwood blocks are
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood, Glass, Hardwood

Industrial Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A large table made with a recycled wood rectangular top in a parquet pattern combined with cube
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Industrial Coffee Table
Industrial Coffee Table
H 19 in W 72 in D 32 in
Large Country Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Large Country coffee table, heavily distressed large square walnut finish parquet top coffee table
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Large Country Coffee Table
Large Country Coffee Table
H 20 in W 50 in D 50 in
Tidal Flow Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Its rich, wooden parquet inlaid top, with its warm hues and visible grain, represents the natural
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail T...

Materials

Wood

Tidal Flow Coffee Table
Tidal Flow Coffee Table
H 18 in W 59 in D 31 in
Large Country Coffee Table, Drift
Located in Westwood, NJ
Large country coffee table, heavily distressed large square parquet top coffee table in a medium
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Large Country Coffee Table, Drift
Large Country Coffee Table, Drift
H 20 in W 50 in D 50 in
Antique Black Tidal Flow Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Its rich, wooden parquet inlaid top, with its warm hues and visible grain, represents the natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail T...

Materials

Wood

Lou Hodges for Califonia Design Group Coffee Table
By Lou Hodges
Located in Denton, TX
Solid oak parquet cube coffee table / end table by Lou Hodges for California design group.
Category

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

Materials

Oak

Wooden Coffee Table Prototype with Metal Geometric Base
Located in High Point, NC
style azobé wood top. This coffee table boasts a visually striking metal base crafted in the shape of a
Category

2010s European Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Classic Modernist Rosewood Coffee Table Attributed to Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Square Modernist Rosewood Coffee table attributed to Milo Baughman,,, Stunning rosewood
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Coffee Table by Poul Cadovius, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, France & Søn
Located in London, GB
Sometimes called the chess boggie woogie table, this rosewood parquet table sits on two sled legs
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Rolf Middelboe & Gorm Lindum Marquetry Coffee Table, in Solid Wenge, Denmark
By Rolf Middelboe & Gorm Lindum, Tranekær Furniture
Located in Antwerp, BE
, well designed basic and one high quality-coffee table with end grain wooden top Marquetry in wenge
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wenge

Scandinavian Modern Square Rosewood Coffee or Cocktail Table by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius, France & Søn
Located in London, GB
woogie table, this rosewood parquet table sits on two sled legs and is refinished, repolished and brought
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

John Wisner for Ficks Reed Asian Modern Rattan Bamboo Pagoda Coffee Table
By John Wisner, Ficks Reed
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This unique bamboo and rattan pagoda style coffee table was designed by John Wisner for Ficks Reed
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Mid-Century French Regence Marquetry Walnut and Marble Coffee Table on Iron Legs
Located in Dallas, TX
surrounded with a marquetry band motif. The important and colorful coffee table is in excellent condition
Category

Mid-20th Century French Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Iron

Vintage Thai Square Rattan Coffee Table with Silver Leaf Top and Spindle Design
Located in Yonkers, NY
during the mid-century period, this charming rattan coffee table is topped with a silver leaf parquet
Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Silver Leaf

Italian 1970s Coffe Table in Bamboo and Rattan in the style of Vivai del Sud
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Roma, IT
A solid and massive vintage coffee table dating back to the late 60s and 70s. Made in Italy but
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinese Chippendale Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Classic Oval French Cocktail Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
With a solid walnut parquet top in a light drift finish, on an iron base with brass highlights
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Coffee and Cockta...

Materials

Iron

Classic Oval French Cocktail Table
Classic Oval French Cocktail Table
H 19 in W 46 in D 26 in
Baker Furniture Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Octagonal Cocktail Table
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Hollywood Regency chinoiserie coffee or cocktail table By Baker Furniture USA
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Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak, Lacquer

Pair of small Wooden Coffeetables
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Beautiful pair of wooden coffeetables on an Iron base, made of old French 18th Century Parquet
Category

2010s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

Pair of small Wooden Coffeetables
Pair of small Wooden Coffeetables
H 14.97 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Conant Ball Mid-Century Oak Parquet Checquered Side Tables, Pair
By Conant Ball
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of Conant Ball Mid-Century modern Oak Parquet Checquered single drawer side tables. Measure
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Pair of Italian Coffee Tables Bamboo top, Chrome and Gilded Brass Frame
By Gabriella Crespi, Dal Vera, Tommaso Barbi
Located in London, GB
Pair of Square coffee tables, Italiancirca 1970. The top is executed in intricate bamboo marquettry
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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Pair Lane Walnut Parson Style Sofa Side Coffee Tables Vintage Cabin Modern
By Lane Furniture
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful matching parsons rectangle tables with a parquet inlay. Sturdy and level.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Majestic Restored Pagoda Coffee Table or Bench by John Wisner, circa 1954
By Ficks Reed, John Wisner
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite meticulously restored Pagoda form coffee table or bench. Stout expertly constructed
Category

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

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Hardwood

Custom Modern Parquet Top Coffee Table
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A chic and rustic parquet topped coffee table with chunky custom designed inverted lambs-tongue
Category

2010s American Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Vintage Oak Coffee Table with Parquet Design Top
Located in Chamblee, GA
A very solid and sturdy coffee table that would look nice in a rustic or more formal decor.
Category

20th Century Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Poul Cadovius Coffee Table Teak Parquet Top, Denmark, 1970s
By France & Søn, Poul Cadovius
Located in Enschede, Overijssel
Large coffee table, sometimes called Boggie Woogie chess tables. This teak parquet table sits on
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Parquet Vintage Midcentury Teak Coffee Table by Tarm Stole
By Tarm Stole
Located in Tulsa, OK
This is a beautiful and rare midcentury coffee table by Tarm Stole of Denmark. It is made of teak
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Chrome and Bamboo Parquet Top Cocktail Table
By David Zagaroli
Located in Millerton, NY
Found in High Point, NC warehouse where table has been stored for nearly 40 years. A great find
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Coffee Table
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Art Deco period coffee table, the base executed in green patinated forged iron; the top veneered
Category

Vintage 1930s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Art Deco Coffee Table
Art Deco Coffee Table
H 18.125 in W 32.375 in D 20.675 in
Zig Zag Marble Coffee Table
By Patricia Urquiola
Located in London, GB
Made of onyx and marble stripes, this coffee table features a geometrical and polychrome fishbone
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Zig Zag Marble Coffee Table
H 13.39 in W 44.49 in D 21.66 in
Chinoiserie Octagonal Coffee Table, 20th Century
Located in High Point, NC
A delicious, black-and-gilt chinoiserie coffee table with rich floral motifs and flourishes. A
Category

20th Century American Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

1980's Belgian Bleached Parsons Coffee Table
Located in Pine Plains, NY
This parsons style coffee table is made from vintage oak and bleached. Note the parquet design on
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Late 20th Century Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Zig Zag Marble Coffee Table, Linear Structure
By Patricia Urquiola
Located in London, GB
Made of onyx and marble stripes, this coffee table features a geometrical and multicolored inlay
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Swedish Grace Period Rectangular Coffee or Cocktail Table
Located in Hudson, NY
Top in parquet veneered elm with ebonized molded lower edge raised on four spindle legs featuring
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Birch, Elm

Oak Floor Panel Mounted as a Coffee Table, 19th Century
Located in St. Louis, MO
Biedermeier oak floor panel mounted as a coffee table. The top was originally a 19th century square
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

French Low Table in Sycamore and Ebony by Andre Groult
By Andre Groult
Located in New York, NY
With a parquet design within an ebonized border on six columnar supports joined by an oval
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Pair of Architectural Walnut Occasional Tables
By Drexel
Located in New York, NY
Pair of end tables that may also be used together as a coffee table, with parquet tops in a golden
Category

Vintage 1970s American Side Tables

Pair of Baker Furniture Black and Gilt Chinoiserie Side Tables, 20th Century
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in High Point, NC
coffee table. Parquet-style tops add a splash of Parisian-inspired chic. Baker Furniture metal stamps on
Category

20th Century American Chinoiserie End Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Square Parquet Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Square Parquet coffee table, the square walnut coffee table with a geometric parquet finish to the
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Coffee and Co...

Materials

Wood

Square Parquet Coffee Table
Square Parquet Coffee Table
H 20 in W 42 in D 42 in
Chrome and walnut parquet coffee table by Milo Baughman
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Chrome and walnut parquet coffee table designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Country French Parquet Coffee Table by HENREDON
Located in Lake Worth, FL
French Country Parquet Top Coffee Table. Approximate Measurements in Inches 16.75" high 36" wide 36
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Vintage 1970s French Provincial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Dunbar Parquet Top Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Walnut parquet top coffee table by Dunbar. Marked and from their "gold label." Small drawer
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Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Dunbar Parquet Top Coffee Table
Dunbar Parquet Top Coffee Table
H 17 in W 54 in D 33.5 in
Vintage French Parquet Top Coffee Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage French parquet top coffee table.
Category

20th Century French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

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Parquet Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of parquet coffee tables available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and oak, all parquet coffee tables available were constructed with great care. There are 44 antique and vintage parquet coffee tables for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 4 modern editions to choose from as well. Parquet coffee tables have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Parquet coffee tables bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Some parquet coffee tables are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller parquet coffee tables, measuring 19.3 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made parquet coffee tables over the years, but those made by Baker Furniture Company, Poul Cadovius and John Widdicomb are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Parquet Coffee Tables?

Prices for parquet coffee tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, parquet coffee tables begin at $425 and can go as high as $40,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,348.

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 Parquet Coffee Tables
  • 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.

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  • 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 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, 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.

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  • 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 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 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
    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 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 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.
  • 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.