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Pearl Coffee Table Design by Dami, the Netherlands
By Danielle de Ruijter
Located in Waalwijk, NL
produced by craftsmen who are leading experts in their area of expertise. The pearl coffee table has a
Category

2010s Dutch International Style Center Tables

Materials

Marble

Pearl Coffee Table Design by Dami, the Netherlands
By Danielle de Ruijter
Located in Waalwijk, NL
produced by craftsmen who are leading experts in their area of expertise. The Pearl coffee table has a
Category

2010s Dutch International Style Center Tables

Materials

Marble

Pearl Coffee Table Design by Dami, the Netherlands
By Danielle de Ruijter
Located in Waalwijk, NL
produced by craftsmen who are leading experts in their area of expertise. The pearl coffee table has a
Category

2010s Dutch International Style Center Tables

Materials

Marble

Vintage Turquoise Mother-of-Pearl Coffee Table
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
One-of-a-kind hard maple vintage coffee table reimagined. Lacquered in turquoise and topped in an
Category

20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Lacquer, Mother-of-Pearl, Maple

Splendid unique Memphis style mother of pearl coffee table
Located in Culver City, CA
the pearls. Truly a magnificent piece that has a distinctive aerial quality to it as well as
Category

Vintage 1980s Balinese Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Calligraphy Low Coffee Table, Walnut Coffee Table with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
By Nada Debs
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary square coffee table in brown American walnut finish and mother-of-pearl inlay. The
Category

2010s Lebanese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut

Mother-of-pearl Inlaid Coffee Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Cocktail table with mother-of-pearl inlay design. Hand-carved legs.
Category

20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Jagae, Black coffee table with mother of pearl embellisments
By WKND Lab
Located in Miami Beach, FL
: Lacquer, Mother of pearls mosaic Material: Wood Heritage: Korea The Jagae table is a unique coffee table
Category

2010s North Korean Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Chinese Black Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Inlay Coffee Table
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Embrace classic aesthetics with our Chinese Black Lacquer Coffee Table, highlighted by intricate
Category

Vintage 1980s Chinese Chinese Export Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood, Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

Mid-Century Chinese Coffee Table with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Chicago, IL
This beautifully hand-carved coffee table features a marble inset top with mother-of-pearl inlay
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Handcrafted Pair of Wooden Coffee Tables with Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Legs
Located in Rostock, MV
Pair of Oriental Hand-Crafted Coffee Tables Created by Skilled Traditional Artists, made of
Category

20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Walnut Coffee Table with Handcrafted Mother-of-Pearl Flower Inlay and Legs
By Shewekar Elgharably
Located in Cairo, EG
Walnut Coffee Table with Handcrafted Mother-of-Pearl Flower Inlay and Legs. Our For The Love of
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2010s Egyptian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut

Chinese 20th Century Black Laquer & Mother Pearl Inlaid Low Coffee Table
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this gorgeous Chinese black lacquer low coffee table with
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Vane Coffee Table Pearl White by Frank Chou
By Frank Chou
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vane table has got a super clean and geometric outline. By shaping every edge into a similar form
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vane Coffee Table Pearl White by Frank Chou
H 13 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Lorsky Coffee Table
By Hebanon Fratelli Basile
Located in Milan, IT
The eclectic design of this exquisite coffee table is an homage to the 1930s sculptor Boris Lovet
Category

2010s Italian Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Mother-of-Pearl

Lorsky Coffee Table
Lorsky Coffee Table
H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Chinese Black Lacquer Mother of Pearl Oval Nesting Coffee Table Set 6 Stools - A
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinese Black Lacquer Mother of Pearl Oval Nesting Coffee Table Set - 6 Stools - A. Item
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Late 20th Century Chinese Export Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Vibrant Red Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table with Mother-of-Pearl Veneer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step into the vibrant world of mid-century design with our stunning red coffee table, a piece that
Category

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

Materials

Paint, Lacquer, Walnut, Wood, Mother-of-Pearl

Antique Oriental Coffee Table Inlaid with Finest Mother of Pearl
Located in Berlin, DE
Very nice coffee table with the finest inlaid workmen and carvings Oriental style, circa 1920.
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Early 20th Century Maghreb Islamic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Round Cylinder Coffee Center Table Textured Pearl Faux Skin Finish
By John Dickinson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern textured faux skin finish cylinder shape studio coffee table in style of John
Category

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

Materials

Composition

Petite Friture Week-End Coffee Table in Pearl Grey Aluminium, 2017
By Studio Brichet-Ziegler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite Friture Week-End Coffee Table in Pearl Grey Aluminium by Studio BrichetZiegler, 2017 The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Elegant Liberty Coffee Table with a Precious Mother of Pearl Insert 1920'
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant Art Deco coffee table in various essences of wood, ornate with precious mother of pearl
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Vintage 1910s Italian Art Nouveau Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Italian Liberty Coffee Table with a Precious Mother of Pearl Insert 1920'
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant Art Deco coffee table in various essences of wood, ornate with precious mother of pearl
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Vintage 1910s Italian Art Nouveau Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Coming to Life Coffee Table
By Nada Debs
Located in Paris, FR
human hand is a voice, and the artisan a storyteller. In this table, the organic wood top retains its
Category

2010s Lebanese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut

Coming to Life Coffee Table
Coming to Life Coffee Table
H 17.72 in W 65.36 in D 45.67 in
Petite Friture Week-End Long Coffee Table in Pearl Grey Aluminium, 2017
By Studio Brichet-Ziegler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite Friture Week-End Long Coffee Table in Pearl Grey Aluminium by Studio BrichetZiegler, 2017
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Gong Low Coffee Table
By Pacini & Cappellini
Located in Milan, IT
Suitable for a relaxed and modern interior, this low table can also double as a coffee table and
Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Gong Low Coffee Table
Gong Low Coffee Table
H 11.82 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Warren Platner Coffee Table
By Warren Platner
Located in Chicago, IL
Custom coffee table, architectural commissioned interior by Platner Studio, manufactured by Lehigh
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Granite, Bronze

Warren Platner Coffee Table
Warren Platner Coffee Table
H 14.5 in W 36 in D 36 in
Important Brutalist Coffee Table by Rodolfo Dubarry
By Rodolfo Dubarry
Located in New York, NY
Large and impressive coffee table by recognized master artisan and designer, Rodolfo Dubarry. This
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

"Lemon Slice Table", Contemporary Marquetry Coffee Table by Studio Catoir
By Studio Catoir
Located in PARIS, FR
The rebirth of marquetry celebrated in a pop art inspired piece of furniture! Circular coffee table
Category

2010s Italian Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Mother-of-Pearl

Maurice Dufrène Side or Coffee or End Table
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Classic French Art Deco side, end or coffee table by Maurice Dufrène. Purple heart, mahogany and
Category

Early 20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Purpleheart

Cool and Classic Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A study in the inherent beauty of simple architecture, this streamlined table boasts a stunning
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Cool and Classic Coffee Table
Cool and Classic Coffee Table
H 20 in W 48 in D 48 in
Late 20th Century Vintage Boho Moroccan Inlay Coffee Table
Located in west palm beach, FL
An extraordinary vintage Boho coffee table. A chic Moroccan style with incredible inlay detail
Category

Late 20th Century Moroccan Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Vintage Mid Century Modern Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Coffee Table with Mother Of Pearl Inlays A
Category

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

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

Two Low Tables of Mother-of-pearl Mosaic, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Two low tables with exceptional work of mother-of-pearl mosaic. Indo-Portuguese May sell one
Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Hopper Coffee Table by Giannella Ventura
By Meroni 1984
Located in Milan, IT
Contemporary charm and exclusive opulence define this exceptional coffee table, named after
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2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Hopper Coffee Table by Giannella Ventura
Hopper Coffee Table by Giannella Ventura
H 17.72 in W 52.37 in D 29.53 in
Vintage Onyx Marble &Bronze Coffee Table-Cocktail Table-Lounge Table-70s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
French Vintage Onyx Marble and Bronze Coffee Table-Cocktail Table-Lounge Table-Regency Style from
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Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze, Steel

Shell Coffee Table by Grzegorz Majka
By Grzegorz Majka
Located in Geneve, CH
The Shell coffee table by Grzegorz Majka, 2021 Dimensions: 45.67 x 39.37 x 17.72 in Materials
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2010s British Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

Shell Coffee Table by Grzegorz Majka
Shell Coffee Table by Grzegorz Majka
H 45.67 in W 39.37 in D 17.72 in
Cocktail Table Modern HandShaped Round Blackened and Waxed Steel with Sea Pearls
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
Table No. 16 J.M. Szymanski d. 2023 This unique table sculpture is dressed for a special
Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Coffee Table con ruote ottonate intarsiato con legno, ottone e madreperla
By Carlo Apollo
Located in Milano, IT
Il cuore di questo tavolino è rappresentato da un raffinato lavoro di intarsio che abbraccia l'armoniosa fusione tra rovere, ottone e madreperla. La tecnica dell'intarsio dà vita a d...
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2010s Italian Baroque Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Limestone Neave Coffee Table by Nish Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Limestone Neave Coffee Table by Nish Studio Dimensions: W 87.4 x D 41.8 x H 34.6 cm. Materials
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2010s South African Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Limestone

Limestone Neave Coffee Table by Nish Studio
Limestone Neave Coffee Table by Nish Studio
H 13.63 in W 34.41 in D 16.46 in
Art Nouveau Octagonal Palisander Table with Mother of Pearl Inlays, AT ca. 1905
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Vienna around 1905. This impressive antique coffee table is not just a "normal" table - much more, it is
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid and Ebonized Paper Mache Tray Table, English, ca. 1850
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Ebonized paper mache tray table, the oval tray with a central painted still life of hydrangeas
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Ebony

Olivia Emperador Neave Coffee Table by Nish Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Olivia Emperador Neave Coffee Table by Nish Studio Dimensions: W 87.4 x D 41.8 x H 34.6 cm
Category

2010s South African Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Epang 05 Coffee Table by Sing Chan Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Epang 05 coffee table by Sing Chan Design Dimensions: W 90 x D 90 x H 25 cm Materials: Manual
Category

2010s Chinese Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak, Paint

Epang 05 Coffee Table by Sing Chan Design
Epang 05 Coffee Table by Sing Chan Design
H 9.85 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Epang 02 Coffee Table by Sing Chan Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Epang 02 coffee table by Sing Chan Design. Dimensions: W 78.5 x D 78.5 x H 50 cm Materials: Manual
Category

2010s Chinese Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak, Paint

Epang 02 Coffee Table by Sing Chan Design
Epang 02 Coffee Table by Sing Chan Design
H 19.69 in W 30.91 in D 30.91 in
Epang 04 Coffee Table by Sing Chan Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Epang 04 coffee table by Sing Chan Design Dimensions: W 80 x D 80 x H 25 cm Materials: Manual
Category

2010s Chinese Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak, Paint

Epang 04 Coffee Table by Sing Chan Design
Epang 04 Coffee Table by Sing Chan Design
H 9.85 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Epang 03 Coffee Table by Sing Chan Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Epang 03 coffee table by Sing Chan Design Dimensions: W 80 x D 70 x H 25 cm Materials: Manual
Category

2010s Chinese Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak, Paint

Epang 03 Coffee Table by Sing Chan Design
Epang 03 Coffee Table by Sing Chan Design
H 9.85 in W 31.5 in D 27.56 in
Vintage Hexagonal Coffee Table, English, Burr Walnut, Centrepiece, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage hexagonal coffee table. An English, burr walnut over oak centrepiece table
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Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Diamond shaped coffee table in travertine mid-century Italy 1960
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful and unique diamond shaped coffee table by unknown designer or manufacturer, Italy 1970
Category

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

Materials

Travertine

Claro Walnut Wood Coffee Table Quartz Gemstone Inlay Lucite Base by Danna Weiss
By Danna Weiss
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This is a stunning one of a kind handmade coffee, cocktail, center table or desk in Claro Walnut
Category

2010s American Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Carnelian, Crystal, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, T...

Cherry Coffee Table, One Drawer, French Countryside Style, Shabby Finish
Located in Landivy, FR
This Table's design is in a French Countryside style, also called "Campagne chic". This Table
Category

2010s French Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Petite Friture Week-End Coffee Table in Anthracite Aluminium, 2017
By Studio Brichet-Ziegler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite Friture Week-End Coffee Table in Anthracite Aluminium by Studio BrichetZiegler, 2017 The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Petite Friture Week-End Coffee Table in Saffron Aluminium, 2017
By Studio Brichet-Ziegler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite Friture Week-End Coffee Table in Saffron Aluminium by Studio BrichetZiegler, 2017 The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Meduse Round Cocktail Table - Belgium Fog Stone Top, Pearl Frame
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Chicago, IL
Modern, dynamic and sculptural, the Meduse Round Cocktail Table brings elegant shape and function
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Metal

Petite Friture Week-End Coffee Table in Terracotta Aluminium, 2017
By Studio Brichet-Ziegler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite Friture Week-End Coffee Table in Terracotta Aluminium by Studio BrichetZiegler, 2017 The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Petite Friture Week-End Coffee Table in Yellow Aluminium, 2017
By Studio Brichet-Ziegler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite Friture Week-End Coffee Table in Yellow Aluminium by Studio BrichetZiegler, 2017 The week
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Petite Friture Week-End Coffee Table in Burgundy Aluminium, 2017
By Studio Brichet-Ziegler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite Friture Week-End Coffee Table in Burgundy Aluminium by Studio BrichetZiegler, 2017 The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Nesso Gray Small Coffee Table with Brass Inlayby Matteo Cibic
By Scarlet Splendour, Matteo Cibic
Located in Kolkata, IN
Nesso Gray Small Coffee Table with Brass Inlayby Matteo Cibic is a gorgeous coffee table in pearly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Resin

French Art Deco Coffee Table in the Style of Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in North Bergen, NJ
This amazing French Art Deco coffee table with mother-of-pearl inlay detail is in the style of
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Magnussen Ponte Mactan Stone or Fossil Stone Shell Coffee Table, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice coffee or side table by Magnussen Ponte, 1980's. It has a beautiful shape of a oyster
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Post-Modern Tessellated Stone Coffee Table with Glass by Magnussen Ponte, 1995
By Maitland Smith, Magnussen Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1995 Post-Modern coffee table with round glass (not original to table) and tessellated Mactan stone
Category

1990s French Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

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Pearl Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the pearl coffee table you’re looking for. Each pearl coffee table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and shell. There are 317 variations of the antique or vintage pearl coffee table you’re looking for, while we also have 131 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a pearl coffee table — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A pearl coffee table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in modern, mid-century modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. A well-made pearl coffee table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Studio Brichet-Ziegler, Stephanie Odegard Collection and Scarlet Splendour are consistently popular.

How Much is a Pearl Coffee Table?

Prices for a pearl coffee table start at $32 and top out at $115,178 with the average selling for $2,797.

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 Pearl Coffee Table
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Coffee tables were originally used in living spaces during social gatherings to support a tray containing multiple mugs, a coffee pot, creamers and sugar bowls. Low to the ground and centrally located in the space, coffee tables reduced the host or hostess’s need to constantly stand and serve her guests.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A coffee table should generally be two-thirds as long as the sofa it stands in front of and around the same height as the sofa’s seat cushions.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    No one knows for sure who invented the coffee table. The earliest examples of the occasional table can be traced back to Victorian-era Britain. At that time, makers like William Watt and Collinson and Lock were producing coffee tables in large quantities.

    Notably, F. Stuart Foote, the designer behind the American Imperial Furniture Company, claimed to have invented the coffee table in the early 20th century. He stated that he did so by cutting down the legs of a dining table. However, it's unlikely that Foote is the actual inventor of the coffee table, as books describing coffee tables existed in the UK a decade before his birth in 1872.

    Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Styling a Noguchi coffee table really depends on the space you’re placing it in. The possibilities are far-reaching, so consider the colors and coordination of the other furniture and fixtures around the table. Noguchi tables look beautiful on their own or styled with flowers, books or pottery. Shop a selection of Isamu Noguchi pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To stack books on a coffee table, place the largest one on the bottom with the spine facing the focal piece of furniture, usually the sofa. Then, add the next largest, lining up the inner edges so that the spines create a stepped effect. Continue adding books to complete the stack and top it off with a decorative object if you wish. Shop a variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The best coffee table for a sectional can be a round coffee table, particularly with respect to U-shaped sectionals. The circular design creates a sense of balance in small spaces and renders it easy for guests to move to and fro, especially when surrounded by chairs. Find a collection of antique and vintage coffee tables on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To authenticate your Noguchi coffee table, there are three different marks to look for. Isamu Noguchi’s signature will be on the edge of the table and on a medallion under the base. Even under the medallion, you will find Noguchi’s initials. Shop a collection of properly vetted Noguchi pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A tall coffee table is usually called exactly that — a tall coffee table. Coffee tables, also referred to as cocktail tables, are generally designed to sit at or below the sofa's seat height. These tables may come in a range of sizes, but they are often between 16 and 18 inches high and are designed in a variety of lengths and widths. They’re meant to provide a practical table-top surface that complements your living room layout. (A tall version might also be suitable for use as a dining table.) Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tall coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Whether glass coffee tables are durable depends on the craftsmanship and the materials. Generally, tables with tempered glass are less likely to shatter and break. How well you care for a coffee table will also impact its life span. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of glass coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To date a Lane coffee table, look for the serial number on the underside of the piece. On most Lane coffee tables, reading the number from right to left will tell you the date that the table was manufactured. For example, a serial number that says 852140 would have been produced on April 12, 1958. Founded in Virginia in the early 20th century, Lane is largely known for its cedar chests and innovative mid-century modern designs. Find a variety of Lane coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    The best height for a coffee table is around 1 to 2 inches lower than the seat height of the adjacent sofa. Most sofas feature seat heights of around 17 or 18 inches. As a result, the most common height for coffee tables is 15 to 17 inches. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    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.