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Postmodern Lucite Scroll Coffee Table
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Wonderful vintage lucite scroll coffee table. Features double waterfall edges and a thin
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lucite
Wooden Scroll Coffee Table with Crackle Finish
Located in New York, NY
Wooden scroll coffee table with crackle finish. The base is wood with a painted crackle finish.
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Postmodern White Stucco Smoked Glass Top Scroll Coffee Table
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your décor with the Postmodern White Stucco Scroll Coffee Table, featuring an elegant
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
Beautiful Gilded Iron Scroll Coffee Table Hollywood Regency Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning Gilded iron scroll coffee table. This piece has has a wonderful distressed gold finish
Category
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Wonderful Oblong Wrought Iron Scroll Coffee Table Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Hollywood Regency oblong wrought iron scroll coffee table. This table has tons of vintage
Category
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Clear Lucite Scroll Coffee Table Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern clear lucite scroll coffee table after Charles Hollis Jones. Item
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lucite
H 12.5 in W 31.5 in D 12 in
Stunning Large Gilded Iron Flower Leaf Scroll Coffee Table, France circa 1960's
By Maison Jansen, René Drouet, Maison Charles
Located in Den Haag, NL
Stunning Large Gilded Iron Flower Leaf Scroll Coffee Table, France circa 1960's. This piece has has
Category
Vintage 1960s French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
H 20.08 in Dm 51.19 in
Limited Edition "Scroll" Coffee Table in Thick Lucite by Amparo Calderon Tapia
By Amparo Calderon Tapia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic limited edition scroll coffee table designed and manufactured by Amparo Calderon Tapia
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lucite
H 16 in W 57 in D 27 in
Post modern scroll coffee table
Located in Toronto, ON
Amazing postmodern custom made coffee table scroll table in a gorgeous colour. This table is
Category
Vintage 1980s Canadian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate
White Lacquered Triskelion Scroll Coffee Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
A modern sculptural form white lacquer coffee table with an round glass top. A design reminiscent
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Rene Prou Silver Leaf Iron Scroll Coffee Table
By René Prou
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This coffee table is an interesting piece and
could be a good addition to any
home or collection
Category
Vintage 1940s French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron, Silver Leaf
Postmodern 1980s Waterfall Scroll Table Bench in Purple
By Karl Springer
Located in Forest Hills, NY
1980s Postmodern Formica Scroll Coffee Table in Purple. Color is a muted gradient grayish purple
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Formica
Pair Thick Lucite Scroll Cocktail Coffee Tables, style of Karl Springer, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Awesome pair of Karl Springer style thick Lucite scroll coffee tables in excellent vintage
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lucite
H 16 in W 36 in D 16 in
Sculptural Glazed Scroll Coffee Table in Bamboo, Philippines, circa 1975
Located in Atlanta, GA
-dropping custom commissioned coffee table, Philippines, circa 1975. Incredible square scroll mahogany
Category
Vintage 1970s Philippine Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Bamboo
H 17.5 in W 46.5 in D 46.5 in
The Wave, Contemporary Silver on Bronze Scrolling Coffee Table Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
A contemporary silver on bronze coffee table scrolling base called 'The Wave'. The glass top shown
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Scroll Coffee Table in Copper & Acid Finish by Amparo Calderon Tapia
By Amparo Calderon Tapia, Cain Modern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning coffee table designed by Amparo Calderon Tapia and Manufactured in Los Angeles California
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Coc...
Materials
Copper
Vintage Gold Metal and Glass Italian Hollywood Regency Scrolling Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Hollywood Regency coffee table. Item features cast aluminium metal base, antiqued
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
H 17 in W 36 in D 36 in
1980s Laminated waterfall Scroll table by Jeffrey Craig
By Karl Springer
Located in Toronto, CA
A large vintage laminated waterfall scroll coffee table from the 1980s. It was created in Canada by
Category
Vintage 1980s Canadian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate
French Gilt Wrought Iron Cocktail Table by Rene Prou
By René Prou
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning and elegant, this Rene Prou Scroll coffee table is a timeless piece. While designed in
Category
20th Century French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron, Gold Leaf
Chinese Midcentury Waterfall Scroll Table with Crackled Brown Faux Leather
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage waterfall scroll coffee table from the mid 20th century, with brown faux leather
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Chinese Midcentury Waterfall Scroll Table with Reserved Court Scenes Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage waterfall scroll coffee table from the Mid-20th Century, with golden lacquer and
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
French Scrolled Iron Coffee Table With Marble Top
Located in Buchanan, NY
This elegant French coffee table features an ornate black frame with dramatic “S” scrolled legs and
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Iron
Cerused Oak Coffee Table With Scroll Iron Base
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage coffee table of cerused oak with scroll iron base. Table top has an interesting geometric
Category
Late 20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Mid Century Gold Gilt Scrolling Iron Glass Coffee table
By Arturo Pani
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Great quality vintage Hollywood Regency/Brutalist coffee table. Item features a substantial .75
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Chinese Red and Green Bamboo Motif Scroll Cocktail / Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Chinese red lacquered, low scroll side coffee table painted with a muted green bamboo leaf motif
Category
20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Rustic Chinese 19th Century Elm Coffee Table with Large Scrolling Feet
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese elmwood coffee table from the 19th century, with scrolling base. Born in China
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage French Scrolled Wrought Iron Square Granite Stone Coffee Table 60"
Located in Dayton, OH
A large and impressive coffee table featuring square form with French scrolled / serpentine wrought
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Granite, Iron
Maitland Smith Round Tessellated Stone Scrolled Iron Coffee Cocktail Table 37"
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage maitland Smith coffee or cocktail table featuring round form with tessellated stone top
Category
Late 20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Iron
H 19.5 in W 37 in D 37 in
Vintage Newly Lacquered Ming Scroll Coffee Cocktail Table Karl Springer Style
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage, newly lacquered in White Dove scroll, ming coffee cocktail table. Dimensions 54 W x 31 D x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Composition
H 16.5 in W 54 in D 31 in
Chinese Antique Elmwood Coffee Table with Scrolling Feet and Humpback Stretchers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese antique elmwood coffee table from the early 20th century, with scrolling feet and
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
H 13 in W 47 in D 29 in
Chinese Vintage Wooden Waterfall Coffee Table with Distressed Patina and Scrolls
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage wooden waterfall coffee table from the mid 20th century, with scrolling
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 18.25 in W 59 in D 22.25 in
Hollywood Regency Gilt Iron Scroll Knocker Rippled Glass Top Coffee Table
By Arthur Court
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Spectacular vintage Hollywood Regency coffee table with rippled glass top. Heavy, iron metal base
Category
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Iron
Mid-Century Modern Scrolling Lucite and Glass Hollywood Regency Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern glass top scrolling Lucite coffee table. Item features a scrolling
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
H 18.5 in W 35 in D 19 in
Low Scroll Doon Table
Located in Chicago, IL
This thoughtfully designed sculptural scroll form table is carved by hand from a single block of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Limestone
Glass Top Coffee Table with Fretwork Motifs and Scrolling Feet, circa 1950
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Asian coffee table with carved fretwork top under glass and linear scrolling feet, circa 1950
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 20.5 in W 47.25 in D 35.5 in
Midcentury Italian Wrought-Iron Coffee Table with Tile Top and Scrolling Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian wrought-iron coffee table from the Midcentury period, with tile top and scrolling base
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 20 in W 27 in D 18 in
Italian Wrought Iron Black Colored Coffee Table with Glass Top & Ornate Scrolls
Located in Atlanta, GA
A wrought iron coffee table with glass top. This rectangular shaped coffee table features 19th
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron, Iron
H 19.5 in W 33.5 in D 20.5 in
Hollywood Regency Gold Iron Scroll Agate Stone Specimen Resin Top Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
coffee table. Item features wrought iron gold finish scroll work base, round resin, stone, and agate
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Burmese Vintage Waterfall Coffee Table with Opium Mat Inset and Scrolling Feet
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Burmese waterfall wooden coffee table from the mid-20th century with bamboo opium mat top
Category
Mid-20th Century Burmese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
H 20 in W 48 in D 18 in
Burmese Vintage Waterfall Coffee Table with Opium Mat Inset and Scrolling Feet
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Burmese waterfall wooden coffee table from the mid-20th century with bamboo opium mat top
Category
Mid-20th Century Burmese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
H 20 in W 48 in D 18 in
Vintage Scroll Ming Legs Coffee Cocktail Table Braided Leather Wicker Glass Top
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Amazing vintage coffee cocktail table. New glass top was cut for the table. Lovely scroll Ming legs
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather, Glass
H 16.5 in W 41.5 in D 41.5 in
Small Vintage Indonesian Coffee Table with Scroll-Carved Apron and Chow Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indonesian small coffee table from the mid 20th century, with carved apron, chow legs and brown
Category
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 14.5 in W 33.75 in D 33.5 in
19th Century Teak Brown Wood Low Coffee Table with Scroll Carved Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A teak wood low coffee table from the 19th century with carved legs and brown patina. This 19th
Category
Antique 19th Century Indonesian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Vintage Chinese Style Low Kang Coffee Table with Carved Scrolls and Chow Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese Ming style low Kang coffee table from Java, with carved apron, chow legs and
Category
Mid-20th Century Javanese Ming Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 14 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Eglomise Chinese Scroll Gold Leafed Brass Glass Top Coffee Table New York 1970s
By Carlo Antonini
Located in Camden, ME
Rolled gold toned brass sheet scrolled base coffee table with hand applied gold leafed mirrored
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
H 10.25 in W 48 in D 21 in
Vintage Chinese Black Scroll Cocktail Table
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A beautiful vintage Chinese black scroll cocktail table, newly restored and touched up by a
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Rene Prou French Mid-Century White Marble and Gilt Iron Scroll Form Coffee Table
By René Prou
Located in New York, NY
French (1940s) rectangular gold painted iron coffee table with open scroll design apron and
Category
Vintage 1940s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Iron
H 18.25 in W 24.75 in D 16.5 in
Forged Metal Gilt Wrought Iron Scroll Leg Base 3/4" Glass Top Round Coffee Table
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Forged Metal Gold Gilt Wrought Iron Scroll Leg Base 3/4" Glass Top Round Coffee Table MINT!
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel, Wrought Iron
H 18 in W 42 in D 42 in
Karl Springer Style Red Lacquered Scroll Table
By Enrique Garcel, Karl Springer, Artistic Finishes
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wonderfully eclectic Springer-style petite scroll table, sure to be a highlight of any room! Soft
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Hollywood Regency Low Glass Side Table Scroll Giltwood
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Scroll Giltwood base with capped balustrade columns. Thick oval glass top. Heavy detail in
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Giltwood
Eglomise Coffee Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Coffee table, having eglomise (reverse painted) top with scrolling floral designs, raised on
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Gilbert Poillerat Style French Art Deco Gilt Metal and Black Marble Scroll Coffe
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco rectangular gilt iron coffee table with double scroll shaped sides and a stretcher
Category
20th Century Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal, Iron
H 21 in W 40.5 in D 19.5 in
Ming Scrolled Linen Wrapped Cocktail Table by Ernest C. Masi
By Ernest C. Masi
Located in Hanover, MA
Large-scale vintage 1970s coffee table in Ming style scrolled form with inset rectangular glass top
Category
Vintage 1970s Colombian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Low Scroll Design Table, Antique Copper by Robert Kuo, Hand Repousse
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Low scroll design table
Antique copper
Hand repoussé
Wood base
Limited edition
Repousse´ is
Category
2010s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Copper
1970s Gilt Iron Scroll Hollywood Regency Cocktail Table with Curvaceous Legs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lovely curvaceous table base iron with gilding and a bit of Chinese red paint showing through
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Materials
Iron
Wrought Iron Oval Coffee Table
Located in Lomita, CA
Scrolls and wrought iron swag ropes make this table a standout. The detailing and craftsmanship in
Category
20th Century European American Craftsman Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Renfrew Grain Scale Coffee Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
An industrial dolly and grain scale coffee table patented in 1911 and manufactured by Renfrew Scale
Category
Early 20th Century Canadian Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Iron
Asian Chinese Daybed/Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Asian Chinese (Shanxi Province) mid-19th century elmwood (yu-mu) grained daybed/coffee table with a
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
Hollywood Regency French Coffee Table
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Stunning French Hollywood Regency low table, circa 1950s-1960s. This striking table is designed
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown French Provincial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Iron
Midcentury French Mirrored Coffee Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Midcentury French mirrored coffee table is a superb blend of natural wood with contoured mirrors
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mirror, Wood
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Scrolling Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the scrolling coffee table you’re looking for. Each scrolling coffee table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and glass. Find 130 options for an antique or vintage scrolling coffee table now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect scrolling coffee table — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A scrolling coffee table made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Hollywood Regency — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one scrolling coffee table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Amparo Calderon Tapia, Baker Furniture Company and Ernest C. Masi produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Scrolling Coffee Table?
The average selling price for a scrolling coffee table at 1stDibs is $2,840, while they’re typically $650 on the low end and $35,000 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right coffee-tables-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 Scrolling Coffee Table
- 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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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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