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20th Century Spanish Mariano Garcia Carved Pedestal Coffee Table
By Mariano Garcia
Located in Miami, FL
20th century Spanish Mariano Garcia carved pedestal coffee table.
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Center Tables
Materials
Marble
Unusual Large Surfboard Top Double Pedestal Coffee Table Mid-century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual large surfboard top double pedestal coffee table. You will love the warm walnut top with
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 15.25 in W 72 in D 26 in
Large 41" Square Italian Mid Century Modern Single Pedestal Coffee Table Beveled
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Stone International
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large 41" Square Italian Mid Century Modern Single Pedestal Coffee Table Beveled Edge
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Travertine, Marble
H 16 in W 41 in D 41 in
Pedestal Coffee Table by Txt.Ure
Located in Geneve, CH
Pedestal Coffee Table by Txt.Ure
Perla Valtierra
Dimensions: W 83 x D 57 x H 50 cm
Materials
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Other
19th Century Original Black Painted Claw Foot Pedestal Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This cool round pedestal coffee table has the original cast iron casters below the hand-carved claw
Category
Antique 19th Century American Country Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Vtg Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone Inlay Modern Square Pedestal Coffee Table
By Maitland Smith
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone Inlay Modern Square Pedestal Coffee Table. Item features
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Stone
H 17 in W 40 in D 40 in
19th Century English Carved Inlaid Burl and Walnut Oval Pedestal Coffee Table
Located in Dallas, TX
throughout including a central floral medallion. The tall pedestal coffee table is in excellent condition
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Chippendale Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut, Burl
H 23 in W 47.5 in D 34 in
Maitland Smith Style Mactan Tessellated Stone Orb Pedestal Coffee Table
By Maitland Smith
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Captivating Mactan stone pedestal coffee table. Designed in the style of Maitland-Smith. Mactan
Category
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
H 15.5 in W 44.88 in D 32.25 in
Grand Pedestal Coffee Table, Customizable Metal, Wood and Resin
By Wüd Furniture Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The elegant Grand Pedestal coffee table features a beveled zinc encased in resin tabletop and a
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Zinc
Antique English Chinoiserie Tray-Top Pedestal Coffee Table in Black and Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 19th century English chinoiserie tray top on carved pedestal coffee table base. This coffee table
Category
Antique 19th Century English Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 19.5 in W 32 in D 24.5 in
Vintage Italian Travertine Pedestal Coffee Table Diamond Pattern Made in Italy
Located in Portland, OR
Stunning vintage Italian modern travertine pedestal coffee table with unique diamond double book
Category
Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
H 16.5 in W 47.5 in D 23.5 in
CraftAssociates Coffee Tables, Milo Baughman Pedestal Coffee Table, Striped Top
By Craft Associates, Milo Baughman
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Coffee Tables, Milo Baughman Pedestal Coffee Table, Striped Top
The Milo Baughman
Category
2010s American Modern Center Tables
Materials
Wood, Rosewood, Walnut
H 16 in W 42 in D 42 in
Round Pedestal Coffee Table in Travertine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Coffee table, travertine, Europe, 1970s
Beautiful coffee table completely executed in travertine
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Highly Figured Walnut Pedestal Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Probber. 20" tall base can be used as a side table as well, see images 4 & 5. Top is 42" in diameter with
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Coffee Table, Cocktail Table, Regency Style Single Pedestal Mahogany, English
Located in Toronto, CA
A round single pedestal Regency style mahogany pedestal coffee table or cocktail table with a
Category
20th Century English Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Pedestal, Coffee Table or Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful patina on this aged teak wood low coffee table or pedestal, side table when placed
Category
Vintage 1950s Organic Modern Pedestals
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Taupe Tessellated Fossil Stone Pedestal Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Tessellated fossil stone coffee table with radiused edges and recessed pedestal base. Made in the
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
Bent Plywood and Ashwood Pedestal Coffee Table
By Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Fine bent plywood and ashwood open pedestal base coffee table in the manner of Edward Wormley for
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Ash, Plywood
French Travertine Top & Wrought Iron Signed Coffee Table, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
French travertine top and wrought iron pedestal coffee table.
signed by Pellati.
Delivred in two
Category
Vintage 1960s French Louis XVI Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Modern Lucite and Glass Pedestal Cocktail Table
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Large Mid-Century Modern heavy Lucite and glass pedestal coffee table in the style of Charles
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
Modern Brutal Black Oak Piramid Pedestal Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This modern solid oak coffee table with a triangular base and a dramatic black aesthetic finish
Category
2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Two Pedestal Coffee Tables in Black Marble Set
Located in Mexico City, MX
Set of two coffee tables with pedestal base in Monterrey black marble and tops in the same material
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Solid Roman Travertine Pedestal Coffee Table, Italy, 1970
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Le Lampade
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Introducing the perfect addition to your home decor, a solid round Roman Travertine coffee table
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Vintage 80s Four Corners Pedestal Coffee Table After Springer
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fantastic monumental vintage 80;s coffee table. Four chic cylinder pedestals in a gloss black with
Category
Late 20th Century North American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
George Nelson Pedestal Coffee Table by Vitra
By George Nelson, Vitra
Located in Madrid, ES
Coffee or side table, originally designed by George Nelson in 1954, with four-branched base in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Side Tables
Materials
Aluminum
George Mathias Etched Brass and Agate Stone Pedestal Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Belgian Modern (1980s) square acid etched brass coffee table with a centered inset agate stone on a
Category
Vintage 1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Agate, Brass
Parchment Pedestal Coffee Table Attributed to Aldo Tura, Italy 1970s
By Aldo Tura
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning coffee table attributed to Aldo Tura featuring a cognac lacquered parchment finish. It
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lacquer, Goatskin, Wood
Restored Vertically Stacked Rattan Pedestal Coffee Table W/ Mahogany Top
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A minimal yet elegant Mid-century coffee table features two columns of vertically stacked rattan
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan
Dos Gallos Custom Carved Oak Wood Round Pedestal Coffee Table
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom coffee table with carved legs, based on a 18th century. Spanish winery table. Can be made in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Round Starburst Teak Pedestal Coffee Table by Holger Georg Jensen
By Holger Georg Jensen, Kubus
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Holger Georg Jensen
Manufacturer: Kubus
Era: 1958
Materials: Teak
Measurements: 40″ diameter x 21.5″ tall
Condition: In excellent original condition with t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Octagonal Gilt Regency Pedestal Side Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Octagonal stepped plinth based pedestal coffee table in gold leaf over carved wood. Pierced 1/2
Category
Vintage 1960s American End Tables
Materials
Brass
Two Pedestal Coffee Tables in black marble and walnut wood set
By Casa Mineral
Located in Mexico City, MX
Set of two coffee tables with pedestal base in Monterrey black marble, the large one has a
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Two Pedestal Coffee Tables in White Marble and White Oak Veneer
By Casa Mineral
Located in Mexico City, MX
Set of two coffee tables with pedestal base in Veneciano white marble, the large one has a
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Parchment Pedestal Coffee Table in the Style of Aldo Tura, Italy 1970s
By Aldo Tura
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning coffee table in the style of Aldo Tura featuring a cognac lacquered parchment finish. It
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Goatskin, Lacquer
20th Century Italian Chrome, Brass & Glass Coffee Table, c.1970
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Striking 20th century Italian chromed metal, brass and glass pedestal coffee table, with four glass
Category
20th Century Italian Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
A Live-Edge Petrified Wood Pedestal Coffee Table w/Mostly Round-Shaped Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A petrified wood coffee table. This petrified wood coffee table features a round shaped top over a
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indonesian Country Coffee and Cocktail ...
Materials
Petrified Wood
H 19.75 in W 30 in D 26.25 in
Early Pedestal Coffee Table No. 5452 Designed by Irving Harper for George Nelson
By Irving Harper, Herman Miller
Located in Kansas City, MO
Round white pedestal coffee / side table designed by Irving Harper for the George Nelson Office and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
H 16.75 in Dm 28.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Set of Four Cube Pedestals /Coffee Table
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful set of four cube pedestals. This is a wonderful set, they can be used as a coffee table
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Travertine
1960s Italian Provincial Pedestal Carrara Marble Top Side Tables, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
create a dual-pedestal coffee table.
Measurements are 20" W x 20" D x 17.5 H.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings American Art Moderne Sycamore Pedestal Coffee Table
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
American Art Moderne rectangular sycamore high coffee table with carved triple column pedestal base
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Sycamore, Mirror
Maitland Smith Style Mactan Tessellated Stone Orb Wedge Coffee or Cocktail Table
By Maitland Smith
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Captivating Mactan stone pedestal coffee table. Designed in the style of Maitland-Smith. Mactan
Category
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
H 16.75 in W 37.25 in D 49.5 in
Paul Kingma Style Brutalist Coffee Table Slate Craft South Africa
By Slate Craft Ltd.
Located in Baltimore, MD
A stunning slate tile pedestal coffee table by Slate Craft made in South Africa features brutalist
Category
20th Century South African Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Slate
"BLOCK" Side Coffee Pedestal Table Straw Inlay Handcrffted Square Checkerboard
By Oleksandra Rudenko
Located in Warsaw, PL
BLOCK SIDE TABLE in straw marquetry technique
Inlay scheme: Checkerboard
Colour scheme: Black
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Arts and Crafts Pedestals
Materials
Straw
H 45 in W 40 in D 40 in
Pedestal Side Coffee 5452 Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Berlin, DE
The famous coffee table designed by George Nelson in 1960 for Herman Miller. White pedestal base
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Aluminum
Italian Modern Wooden Square Pedestal or Stand Display or Coffe Table, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Wooden square pedestal or stand display or coffe table, 1970s
Pedestal, display or
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Pedestals
Materials
Wood
H 15.36 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Andrianna Shamaris Super Smooth High Quality Pedestal or Tall Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
cocktail table, side table or clustered as a coffee table. We can also custom large slabs for counter tops
Category
2010s Organic Modern Pedestals
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Petrified Wood
"CUBE" Side Coffee Table Straw Marquetry Inlay Handcrafted Checkerboard Red
By Oleksandra Rudenko
Located in Warsaw, PL
CUBE SIDE TABLE in straw marquetry technique
Inlay scheme: Weave
Colour scheme: Ruta
MATERIALS
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Arts and Crafts Pedestals
Materials
Straw
Oak and Travertine Art Deco Coffee Table 1930's Gueridon, E556
Located in Lyon, FR
Coffee table or pedestal table in Art Deco style from the 50's. Solid oak legs, beige travertine
Category
Vintage 1950s European Art Deco Pedestals
Materials
Travertine, Metal
Andrianna Shamaris Impressive High Quality Petrified Wood Pedestal
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
versatile. Perfect as a cocktail table, side table or clustered as a coffee table. We can also custom large
Category
2010s Organic Modern Pedestals
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Petrified Wood
Large Coffee Table Sculptural Base of a Panther Large Black Cat Mid Century
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern era large sculpture coffee table base of a Panther.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass, Wood
Vintage Heavy Marble Sculpture Display Plinth Statue Pedestal Base 26"
Located in Dayton, OH
perfect base to display any heavy object, sculpture or statue. Can also be used as an end, side or coffee
Category
Vintage 1970s Minimalist Pedestals
Materials
Marble
Vintage Heavy Marble Sculpture Display Plinth Statue Pedestal Base 26"
Located in Dayton, OH
perfect base to display any heavy object, sculpture or statue. Can also be used as an end, side or coffee
Category
Vintage 1970s Minimalist Pedestals
Materials
Marble
Post Modern Curtis Jeré Brass and Smoked Glass Pedestal Signed 1984
By C. Jeré Artisan House, Curtis Jeré
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Curtis Jere Metallic Raindrops Tree of Life
Vladimir Kagan Walnut & Chrome Coffee Table
Karl Springer
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Pedestals
Materials
Brass
Lucite 24 Karat Gold Plated Pedestal Display Stand Charles Hollis Jones Style
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Lake Worth, FL
other tables like this (all different sizes including Coffee and Side Tables) listed separately
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Gold
H 42 in W 18 in D 18 in
Pair of Rare Large and Smaller Ceramic Pedestals in Classical Style by Mobach
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Set of two pedestals or coffee tables designed and made by Mobach. At first sight you don't think
Category
20th Century Dutch Classical Roman Pedestals
Materials
Ceramic
H 28.75 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Black wood Plant Table or Side Table, 1960s
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
1960s.
Nice as a coffee table or side table when visitors come.
The legs can be detached if we send it
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Wood
Variable Height Textured Occasional Table
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage variable height textured pedestal table, perfect as a coffee table and raises up with a
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Lacquer
Bar Table 'I' in Black Terrazzo
By Bentu Design
Located in Paris, FR
'I' is a collection of tables: coffee / side tables, dining tables, bar tables.
The base and the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Pedestals
Materials
Steel
Bar Table 'I' in White Terrazzo
By Bentu Design
Located in Paris, FR
'I' is a collection of tables: coffee / side tables, dining tables, bar tables.
The base and the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Pedestals
Materials
Steel
Custom Cube Table by Dunbar with Brass Inlay
By Edward Wormley
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An interesting custom cube table made by Dunbar. With brass inlay could be a pedestal or coffee
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Walnut
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Pedestal Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of pedestal coffee tables available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct pedestal coffee tables — often made from wood, metal and stone — can elevate any home. Find 159 antique and vintage pedestal coffee tables at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 17 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Pedestal 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. Pedestal coffee tables bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Large pedestal coffee tables can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller pedestal coffee tables available at 1stDibs — each spanning 12 inches in width — may make for a better choice. Many pedestal coffee tables are appealing in their simplicity, but George Nelson, Herman Miller and Cado produced popular pedestal coffee tables that are worth a look.
How Much are Pedestal Coffee Tables?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,600, while they’re typically $20 on the low end and $23,281 highest priced.
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 Pedestal Coffee Tables
- What is a pedestal table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A pedestal table is a table that has a central support pillar or column, rather than legs. Pedestal tables are quite sturdy but they can be very heavy given the pillar.
- Is an ottoman a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A coffee table should generally be two-thirds as long as the sofa it stands in front of and around the same height as the sofa’s seat cushions.
- Who invented the coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024No one knows for sure who invented the coffee table. The earliest examples of the occasional table can be traced back to Victorian-era Britain. At that time, makers like William Watt and Collinson and Lock were producing coffee tables in large quantities.
Notably, F. Stuart Foote, the designer behind the American Imperial Furniture Company, claimed to have invented the coffee table in the early 20th century. He stated that he did so by cutting down the legs of a dining table. However, it's unlikely that Foote is the actual inventor of the coffee table, as books describing coffee tables existed in the UK a decade before his birth in 1872.
Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs. - Why is it called a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Coffee tables were originally used in living spaces during social gatherings to support a tray containing multiple mugs, a coffee pot, creamers and sugar bowls. Low to the ground and centrally located in the space, coffee tables reduced the host or hostess’s need to constantly stand and serve her guests.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.
The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.
Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa, and its depth will match the seating. These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables, but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.
Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
The difference between a sofa table and a coffee table is that a sofa table is always behind the sofa and a coffee table is in front of it. Additionally, a sofa table is the same height as the sofa and a coffee table is much shorter.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To stack books on a coffee table, place the largest one on the bottom with the spine facing the focal piece of furniture, usually the sofa. Then, add the next largest, lining up the inner edges so that the spines create a stepped effect. Continue adding books to complete the stack and top it off with a decorative object if you wish. Shop a variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, a coffee table should generally be lower than a couch. However, the top of the table should only be slightly lower than the couch to maintain a balanced look. A good rule of thumb is to choose a table no more than one inch shorter than your sofa's seat height. Explore a large collection of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024How big a coffee table for a sectional should be depends on the dimensions of the sectional. For a balanced look, a coffee table should be roughly two-thirds of the length of the sofa portion of a sofa and chaise sectional. If you have an L-shaped sofa, the coffee table should be around two-thirds of the length of each arm. Find a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024The average height of a coffee table is around 16 to 18 inches. Designers typically choose this height to create a balance between coffee tables and sofas. The average seat height of sofas is 17 to 18 inches, and experts typically recommend that coffee tables be no more than 1 inch shorter than sofa-seat height. Explore a diverse assortment of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The best coffee table for a sectional can be a round coffee table, particularly with respect to U-shaped sectionals. The circular design creates a sense of balance in small spaces and renders it easy for guests to move to and fro, especially when surrounded by chairs. Find a collection of antique and vintage coffee tables on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To authenticate your Noguchi coffee table, there are three different marks to look for. Isamu Noguchi’s signature will be on the edge of the table and on a medallion under the base. Even under the medallion, you will find Noguchi’s initials. Shop a collection of properly vetted Noguchi pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A tall coffee table is usually called exactly that — a tall coffee table. Coffee tables, also referred to as cocktail tables, are generally designed to sit at or below the sofa's seat height. These tables may come in a range of sizes, but they are often between 16 and 18 inches high and are designed in a variety of lengths and widths. They’re meant to provide a practical table-top surface that complements your living room layout. (A tall version might also be suitable for use as a dining table.) Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tall coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
- Are glass coffee tables durable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether glass coffee tables are durable depends on the craftsmanship and the materials. Generally, tables with tempered glass are less likely to shatter and break. How well you care for a coffee table will also impact its life span. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of glass coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To date a Lane coffee table, look for the serial number on the underside of the piece. On most Lane coffee tables, reading the number from right to left will tell you the date that the table was manufactured. For example, a serial number that says 852140 would have been produced on April 12, 1958. Founded in Virginia in the early 20th century, Lane is largely known for its cedar chests and innovative mid-century modern designs. Find a variety of Lane coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024The best height for a coffee table is around 1 to 2 inches lower than the seat height of the adjacent sofa. Most sofas feature seat heights of around 17 or 18 inches. As a result, the most common height for coffee tables is 15 to 17 inches. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of coffee tables.
- What is a tray top coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021Tray top coffee tables are coffee tables with long, flat rectangular surfaces that are supported by an x-frame base. Low tables that were initially used as tea or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. After coffee drinking and “coffee breaks” became popular, it didn’t take long for coffee and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary tray top coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
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The Ultimate Guide to Types of Tables for the Home
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
Riotous Shapes and Colors Have Made Uchronia’s Designs the Toast of Paris
Julien Sebban’s energetic design collective is radically reshaping the look of 21st-century European furniture and interiors.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Inspired by the Cosmos, Sandra Nunnerley’s Nova Table Has a Futuristic Feel
The designer’s innovative use of an unexpected material gives this console a lift.
This 19th-Century Gilded Desk Displays a Fanciful Kingdom in Marquetry
The stately piece brings both gravitas and whimsy to any work space.
In Guadalajara, These Luscious Side Tables Are Chiseled from Volcanic Rock
Use them as tables or stools, indoors or out.
How to Arrange Furniture + Layout Ideas
Here, we give design advice and show layout examples to help you create the perfect living room setup.
Why Hollywood A-Listers Can’t Get Enough of James De Wulf’s Concrete Furniture
Starting with a 900-pound Ping-Pong table, the Los Angeles designer has built a sturdy furniture-making career out of concrete.
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