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Postmodern Rotating Coffee Table Black White Faux Marble After Dakota Jackson
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome postmodern rotating coffee table comprised of a black cylinder base hosting three rotating
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Composition, Metal
Vintage 1950s Handcrafted Art Deco Style Rotating Coffee Table With Inlays
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Art Deco style round solid walnut coffee table set after Gilbert Rohde. The coffee table is
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Harry’s Bar Rotating Coffee Table by Massimo Papiri for Mario Sabot Italy 1970s
By Mario Sabot
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Glamorous, iconic & rare cocktail table “Harry’s Bar” with swivel out hidden internal illuminated
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 17.33 in W 53.15 in D 47.25 in
Contemporary rotating coffee table in Stainless Steel and Coloured Resin
Located in London, GB
secret. Rotating 90 degrees, it reveals its most playful interior, a colorful heart. Not just a coffee
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 15.75 in W 28.75 in D 28.75 in
Samuel Marx Magazine Table, Plotkin-Dresner Residence
By Samuel Marx
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
coffee table has eight propeller-like shelves. Provenance: Provenance: Plotkin-Dresner Residence
Category
Mid-20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Splendid Italian 1950s Coffee Table with Rotating Wooden Trays
By Ico Parisi
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Italian 1950s coffee table with rotating wooden trays.
Glass top height 38cm
Wood trays
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Coffee Cocktail Table Ferrari Carrara Marble Rotating Sculpture Design Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
The "321 B" is a sculptural coffee or cocktail table made from a single block of white Carrara
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble
Coffee Cocktail Table Ferrari Carrara Marble Rotating Collectible Design Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
The "312 B" sculptural coffee or cocktail table is carved from a single block of white Carrara
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble
H 23.63 in Dm 70.87 in
B&b Italia 360 Degree Rotating Glass Top Coffee Table, 1990s
By B&B Italia
Located in Miami, FL
Contemporary B&B Italia 360 degree rotating frosted glass top coffee table with white lacquered
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Italian Rotating Glass and Metal Coffee Table designed for Prada, 1990s.
By Prada
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
This is one of the 8 coffee tables designed and manufactured for several fashion shows for Prada in
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
1970s Round Coffee Table with Two Rotating Satellites, Crystal, Chromed, Marble
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Modern 1970s triple round coffee table with two rotating satellites in sandblasted crystal, chromed
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
H 17.72 in W 66.93 in D 23.63 in
Black Geometric Coffee Table Marble Effect with Rotating Oval Mirror Top 1980
Located in Florence, IT
Black Lacquered wood geometric Coffee Table with Marble Effect and rotating oval mirror top.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mirror, Lacquer
H 15.75 in W 40.16 in D 26.78 in
21st Century Modern Coffee Table With Rotating Marble Tops And Copper Base
Located in Milan, IT
An original coffee table with two tops that can rotate around a central pivoting point, like the
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Copper
H 16.54 in W 68.9 in D 18.9 in
21st Century Modern Coffee Table With Rotating Glass Tops And Copper Base
By Alberto Colzani
Located in Milan, IT
An elegant low table with two tops that can rotate around a central pivoting point, like the hands
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Copper
H 16.54 in W 18.9 in D 68.9 in
1970s Wily Rizzo Smoked Glass Rotating Top Black Wood Steel Coffee Table Bar
By Willy Rizzo
Located in IT
1970s Wily Rizzo smoked glass rotating top black wood and steel coffee table
when the top rotates
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
H 15.75 in W 37.41 in D 19.69 in
Contacto: Dynamic Marble & Mahogany Rotating Table
By Elvira Martinez Manso - HERBEH WOOD
Located in Guaynabo, US
designed low table that redefines modern luxury. Handcrafted from exquisite mahogany wood and topped with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Puerto Rican Organic Modern Coffee and Coc...
Materials
Marble, Brass
B&B Italia Coffee Table, 360 Degree Rotating Blue Glass Top / White Lacquer Base
By B&B Italia
Located in Southampton, NJ
B&B Italia coffee table - 360 degree rotating blue glass top over white lacquer base. A one of a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
H 19.5 in W 59.5 in D 24 in
Arpegio II: Dynamic Coral & Mahogany Rotating Table
By Elvira Martinez Manso - HERBEH WOOD
Located in Guaynabo, US
, seamlessly transitioning between a low center table, a coffee table, and a cocktail table to complement any
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Puerto Rican Organic Modern Coffee and Coc...
Materials
Coral, Brass
Ico Parisi Rare "Itri" Rotating Table Bar
By Ico Parisi
Located in Hanover, MA
Rare "ITRI" rotating table bar by Ico Parisi (Palermo, 1916-Como, 1996) for MIM, Italy, 1958
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel, Nickel
Marbel: Unique Blue Mahoe & Brass Detail Rotating Table
By Elvira Martinez Manso - HERBEH WOOD
Located in Guaynabo, US
, Brass Details
Category: Rotating Center/Coffee Table
Origin: Handcrafted in Puerto Rico
Exclusivity
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Puerto Rican Organic Modern Coffee and Coc...
Materials
Marble, Brass
Millstone Rotating Marble Low Table Panda White by Yellowdot
By Rossana Orlandi
Located in Milan, IT
Millstone’ is a collection of sculptural coffee & side tables inspired by the Neolithic age, where
Category
2010s Turkish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
Millstone Rotating Marble Low Table Jade River Green by Yellowdot
By Rossana Orlandi
Located in Milan, IT
Millstone’ is a collection of sculptural coffee & side tables inspired by the Neolithic age, where
Category
2010s Turkish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
Low rotating table, Single metal foot with wood structure, Italian Design, 60s
Located in Milan, IT
This low rotating table from 1960s Italian design encapsulates mid-century modern elegance. With
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
H 23.63 in W 28.35 in D 28.35 in
Twist Coffee Table
By Lyon Beton
Located in VILLEFRANCHE-SUR-SAÔNE, FR
Alexandre Dubreuil designed for Lyon Béton a coffee table made of a high performance concrete
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Materials
Concrete, Steel
Pac Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table Pac with wooden structure down-top
and wooden structure half up-top covered with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Antique Colonial Coffee Table
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Tea table, Anglo Indian colonial, the base is carved with grotesque marine, the top edged with
Category
Antique 1880s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Turbine Rolls Royce Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table Turbine Rolls Royce on polished aluminum base.
With rotating Rolls Royce turbine in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Rotation Sculptural Coffee Table
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
wood. The Petrified wood slabs rotate along the bottom so you can customize the piece to fit your
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Travertino Marble Round Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful Travertino marble round coffee table is inspired by the well-known rotating object Lazy
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Self Winding Coffee Table by Dakota Jackson Post Modern Coffee Table 1978
By Karl Springer, Willy Rizzo, Dakota Jackson
Located in New York, NY
Incredible glass and brass mechanical coffee table circa 1970's. The table features three thick
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Travertino Marble Round Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful Travertino marble round coffee table is inspired by the well-known rotating object Lazy
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Turbofan Rolls-Royce Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table Turbofan Rolls-Royce with turbine from
Rolls-Royce RB.80 Conway engine. With 110cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Olis Coffee Table by Dalmoto
Located in Geneve, CH
Olis Coffee Table by Dalmoto
Dimensions: Ø 95 x H 30 cm.
Materials: Nichel Marino nickel and resin
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Nickel
Italian Walnut 1960s Coffee Table/Bar Table by Bernini
By Bernini
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Rare coffee table/bar table produced in Italy in the 1960s by Bernini. The particular construction
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
SST014 Coffee Table by Stone Stackers
Located in Geneve, CH
SST014 coffee table by Stone Stackers
Dimensions: D 162 x W 89 x H 48 cm
Materials: Marbles
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Round Wood and Glass Coffee Table with Shelf
By Johnny Poux
Located in kingston, NY
Revolution table
A machine pared down to its most simple parts, this coffee table with its five
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Lucite and Glass Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
/design by rotating each individual piece. This sleek midcentury coffee table makes the perfect addition
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Acrylic, Lucite
Mid-Century Modern Tile-Tip Pivot Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning walnut grain coffee table features a rotating base offering more room for use and
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Contemporary Handmade Coffee Table by Cyril Rumpler, Carousel, Chrome
By Cyril Rumpler
Located in Les Acacias, GE
Contemporary by Cyril Rumpler Handmade Coffee Table - Carousel, chrome. The coffee table Carousel
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Coffee Table, Interier Praha, 1960's
By Interiér Praha
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of Wood
The Board can be rotated, two color variant
The legs can be
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Small iron and oak coffee table by Haslev, Denmark, 1960s
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Coffee table produced by Haslev in Denmark during the 1960s.
Made in solid oak mounted on a cast
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Duke Large Antique White Iron Coffee Table by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
Duke Large Antique White Iron Coffee Table by NORR11
Dimensions: Ø 90 x H 39/45 cm.
Materials
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Duke Medium Antique White Iron Coffee Table by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
Duke Medium Antique White Iron Coffee Table by NORR11
Dimensions: Ø 70 x H 39/45/53 cm.
Materials
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Olis coffee table in resina e metallo di Dalmoto
Located in Como, IT
Silo and Olis are metal coffee tables with a resin top. Their shape derives from the study of
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Steel
Three-Tiered Brass Coffee / Side Table with Adjustable Round Glass Shelves
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Three-tiered brass coffee or side table with glass shelves. The top two shelves rotate 360 degrees
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
DeCastelli Alpha Modular Coffee Table in Copper by Martinelli Venezia
By DeCastelli, Martinelli Venezia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alpha Modular Coffee Table designed by Martinelli Venezia for DeCastelli.The table consists of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Copper
H 13.78 in W 35.44 in D 20.48 in
Design Institute of America Revolving Black Glass & Brass Coffee Table
By Design Institute America
Located in Dallas, TX
closed position this piece is a minimal circular coffee table. The top rings swivel or rotate out to form
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Swivel Coffee Table, Italy 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a stunning Mid Century Modern swivel coffee table that many attribute
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Vega Coffee Table Marble Contemporary Design Spain Synthesis Collection in Stock
By Meddel, Joaquín Moll
Located in VALVERDE DEL MAJANO, CL
Vega coffee is a coffee table consisting of a marble structure together with a glass top. It also
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Crystal, Limestone, Marble, Metal
H 13.78 in W 51.19 in D 51.19 in
1970s Design Institute of America Swivel Black Glass & Brass Coffee Table
By Design Institute America
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a minimalist and modern coffee table by Richard D. Berry Jr for Design
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Fabric, Glass
DeCastelli Alpha Modular Coffee Table in DeErosion Copper by Martinelli Venezia
By DeCastelli, Martinelli Venezia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A small rhomboid-shaped table with storage space. Its simple shape renders it modular: by combining
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Copper
H 13.78 in W 35.44 in D 20.48 in
DeCastelli Alpha Modular Coffee Table in Natural Copper by Martinelli Venezia
By DeCastelli, Martinelli Venezia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A small rhomboid-shaped table with storage space. Its simple shape renders it modular: by combining
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Copper
H 13.78 in W 35.44 in D 20.48 in
MOON Contemporary Round Coffee Table in Marble and Solid Bronze by Ries
Located in Buenos Aires, CABA
Moon is a single coffee table conformed by three round tops, which by rotating on the axis of the
Category
2010s Argentine Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
MOON Contemporary Round Coffee Table with Glass Tops and Steel Legs by Ries
Located in Buenos Aires, CABA
Moon is a single coffee table conformed by three round tops, which by rotating on the axis of the
Category
2010s Argentine Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Onda Brushed Steel and Glass Coffee Table by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti 1970s
By Giovanni Offredi
Located in Stavenisse, NL
design, on the verge of space age. The Onda series consisted of a coffee table, lounge chair and sofas
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 13.78 in W 43.31 in D 43.31 in
Massimo Papiri Italy Turning Wood & Brass Dry Bar, Coffee Table by Mario Sabot
By Mario Sabot, Massimo Papiri
Located in Miami, FL
Original Massimo Papiri rotating wood and brass coffee table with dry bar manufactured by Mario
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 17.63 in W 54 in D 48 in
Regency Aubergine Lacquer Tray Table
Located in New York, NY
flowers and butterflies; raised on trestle end support with rotating central support so tray can fold down.
Category
Antique 1830s English Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Two-Tier Rock Crystal Low Table
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Two-tier low table, rotating top, rock crystal with brass belt and basement.
Creation for Gallery
Category
2010s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
SST003 Low Table by Stone Stackers
Located in Geneve, CH
enhanced by the diverse rotatable tops that make the table vastly versatile.
Stone stackers
The Concept
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Extravagant maritime bar table, brass, England 20th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
applications. Maritime design around 1900. Rotating bar table on a wide base. Very extravagant and classy.
Category
20th Century English Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
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Rotating Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of rotating coffee tables available for sale. The range of distinct rotating coffee tables — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. There are 35 antique and vintage rotating coffee tables for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 4 modern editions to choose from as well. Rotating coffee tables have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Rotating coffee tables are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Some rotating coffee tables are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller rotating coffee tables, measuring 13.78 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Rotating coffee tables have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Ico Parisi, Willy Rizzo and Milo Baughman are consistently popular.
How Much are Rotating Coffee Tables?
Rotating coffee tables can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $5,075, while the lowest priced sells for $604 and the highest can go for as much as $14,793.
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 Rotating Coffee Tables
- 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. - 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.
- 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, 2024How big a coffee table for a sectional should be depends on the dimensions of the sectional. For a balanced look, a coffee table should be roughly two-thirds of the length of the sofa portion of a sofa and chaise sectional. If you have an L-shaped sofa, the coffee table should be around two-thirds of the length of each arm. Find a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, a coffee table should generally be lower than a couch. However, the top of the table should only be slightly lower than the couch to maintain a balanced look. A good rule of thumb is to choose a table no more than one inch shorter than your sofa's seat height. Explore a large collection of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024The average height of a coffee table is around 16 to 18 inches. Designers typically choose this height to create a balance between coffee tables and sofas. The average seat height of sofas is 17 to 18 inches, and experts typically recommend that coffee tables be no more than 1 inch shorter than sofa-seat height. Explore a diverse assortment of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Styling 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.
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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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