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Sleigh Coffee Table

Lovig Danish Teak Sleigh Leg Mini-Coffee /Accent Table
Located in Kensington, MD
Break away from the pack with this raised parallel edge accent table! It has a similar profile to
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Teak

Danish Modern Rosewood Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long, sleek and elegant, Danish modern, wonderfully grained, rosewood coffee table features
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Rosewood

Danish Modern Rosewood Coffee Table
Danish Modern Rosewood Coffee Table
H 17.25 in W 71 in D 23.5 in
Sunset Barrique + Carrara Coffee Table by Paola Navone
By Exteta
Located in Milan, IT
The epitome of modern elegance, this rectangular coffee table will seamlessly fit in sophisticated
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2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble

Gabriel Loire Stained Glass, Concrete & Iron Coffee Table - Window, 1950s
By Gabrial Loire
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Stained Glass, Cement and Iron Studio Coffee Table created by French artist, and renowned maker of
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Cement, Iron

Rosewood Rud Thygesen for Heltborg Møbler Danish Modern Coffee Table, 1960s
By Heltborg Møbler, Rud Thygesen
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Sleigh leg design rosewood table by Rud Thygesen for Heltborg Mobler, Denmark, circa 1960. Superb
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Aluminum

Mid Century Walnut 2 tier coffee table Ewart Myer for Horatio Myer and Co, 1960s
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
A 1950/60’s ‘Ski’ form coffee table by Ewart Myer for Horatio Myer and Co Two tier with a sleigh
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Mid-20th Century British Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Beech, Walnut

Milo Baughman Rosewood Long Bench or Table
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Low bench/table in highly figured book-matched rosewood veneer on three ebonized wood sleigh legs
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Rosewood

Jobim 276, Limited Edition Cocktail Table by Ghiora Aharoni
By Ghiora Aharoni
Located in New York, NY
Wide-band, heavy-gage steel frame with wide-rounded corners and sleigh feet. Black powder coating
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel

“Jobim 276, ” Large-Scale, Limited Edition Cocktail Table by Ghiora Aharoni
By Ghiora Aharoni
Located in New York, NY
Edition of 18. Wide-band, heavy-gauge steel frame with wide-rounded corners and sleigh feet. Black
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel

Danish Modern Rosewood Side Table by Rud Thygesen for Heltborg Møbler, 1960s.
By Rud Thygesen, Heltborg Møbler
Located in Asaa, DK
-Century Modern coffee or side table Model 45 in Rosewood/palisander with aluminium inlays. Designed by
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Rosewood

Important Paul Evans Studio Sculpted Bronze and Resin Sofa, Signed, 1971
By Paul Evans
Located in Culver City, CA
coffee tables to go into the Directional High Point, NC booth for the spring Market. As the story has
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Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Sofas

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Bronze

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By George Nelson
Located in Baltimore, MD
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By Örsjö Industri AB
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Lounge Chair by Jens Risom
Lounge Chair by Jens Risom
H 34 in W 30 in D 30 in
Carlo Scarpa Style Coffee Table
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Chicago, IL
The coffee table is anchored by two robust, sculptural blocks of travertine. Exhibiting raw textures and subtle tonal nuances, the travertine blocks are reminiscent of the iconic Bru...
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Carlo Scarpa Style Coffee Table
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Last Supper Stained Glass Window After Leonardo Da Vinci
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A stained glass window depicting a part of Leonardo Da Vinci’s Last Supper scene. A stunning late 19th century colourful take on the famous religious painting. This ecclesiastical st...
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Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chair
By Jens Risom
Located in Countryside, IL
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By Maitland Smith
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Figurative, in the style of Maitland Smith. Gorgeous, well built. A stunning piece of furniture in any room. Made to look like a classic stack of books. This cocktail/ coffee tabl...
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Jens Risom Mid Century Bracket Back Walnut Lounge Chair
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By Maison Jansen
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
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Coffee Table by Maison Jansen
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Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant Danish modern rosewood coffee table with beautiful woodgrain throughout. This vintage rectangular coffee table boasts cylindrical legs connected by stretchers ensuring maximu...
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Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Coffee Table
Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Coffee Table
H 18.25 in W 62.5 in D 27.75 in
American 19th Century Stained-Glass Panel Depicting Sheep-Lambs, Manner Tiffany
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An American 19th Century Stained-Glass Panel depicting sheep/lambs amongst flowers and shrubs, in the manner Louis Comfort Tiffany - Tiffany Studios, within an oak frame. The bottom ...
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Philip And Kelvin LaVerne CHIN YIN Coffee Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Coffee table by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne. The table, part of the Chin Yin collection, blending intricate etching, patination, and polychrome techniques on bronze and pewter. Featuri...
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Swiss Pinewood 19th Century Sleigh Coffee Table.
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Swiss pinewood 19th century sleigh coffee table.
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Re-Purposed Russian Sleigh Coffee Table
Located in Evergreen, CO
into a great looking coffee table. Reclaimed barn wood has been use for the tabletop, finished in a
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Re-Purposed Russian Sleigh Coffee Table
Re-Purposed Russian Sleigh Coffee Table
H 19 in W 28.75 in D 50.5 in
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Located in Evergreen, CO
Crafted from antique sleigh runners and reclaimed wood, this rustic coffee table features long
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19TH CENTURY AMERICAN ICE SLEIGH AS COFFEE TABLE
Located in Essex, MA
Rare and Intact Ice Sleigh as Coffee Table
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Danish Rosewood Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Simple & elegant rosewood coffee table with slightly angled sleigh legs. Please confirm item
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Danish Rosewood Coffee Table
Danish Rosewood Coffee Table
H 19.5 in W 59 in D 22 in
Peter Hvidt Coffee Table
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A rectangular Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen coffee table with sleigh legs and plate of solid
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Peter Hvidt Coffee Table
Peter Hvidt Coffee Table
H 17.72 in W 68.9 in D 27.17 in
Midcentury Danish Coffee Table, Heltborg Mobler
By Rud Thygesen, Heltborg Møbler
Located in London, GB
Sleigh leg design table by Rud Thygesen for Heltborg Mobler, Denmark, circa 1960. Superb
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Midcentury Danish Coffee Table, Heltborg Mobler
Midcentury Danish Coffee Table, Heltborg Mobler
H 18.12 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
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By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Located in Kensington, MD
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Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Hannah Morrison for Knoll
By Knoll, Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Danish Modern Rosewood Coffee Table by Rud Thygesen for Heltborg Møbler
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Heltborg Møbler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish modern, rosewood coffee table by Rud Thygesen for Heltborg Møbler with one inch thick top
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Midcentury Danish Teak Coffee Table by Rud Thygesen for Heltborg Møbler
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Heltborg Møbler
Located in New York, NY
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By Vamo Sonderborg, Vamo Møbelfabrik, Arne Vodder
Located in London, GB
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By Poul Cadovius
Located in Norwich, GB
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By Kipp Stewart
Located in San Francisco, CA
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By John Stuart, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, teak coffee table by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for John Stuart
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Located in Dayton, OH
neatly tuck below the rectangular coffee table. All three tables are wrapped in wicker, feature sleigh
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Located in New York, NY
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VKG "Camel" Cocktail Table
VKG "Camel" Cocktail Table
H 14.5 in W 66 in D 34 in
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By Rud Thygesen, Heltborg Møbler
Located in Aarhus C, DK
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By Heltborg Møbler, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
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1960s Danish Teak Coffee Table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen
By Peter Hvidt
Located in London, GB
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Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Square Side or Occasional Table, 1960s
By Brown Jordan, Walter Lamb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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By G Plan Furniture
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By Aksel Kjersgaard
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Solid Teak Coffee Table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Son
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
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Located in Hinsdale, IL
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Mahogany Low Table
Mahogany Low Table
H 17.5 in W 27.5 in D 17 in
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Located in New York, NY
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Small Teak Benche by Lovig
Located in New York, NY
table or modular coffee table.
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Teak

Small Teak Benche by Lovig
Small Teak Benche by Lovig
H 16 in W 24 in D 18 in
Teak Bench by Lovig
Located in New York, NY
entry way bench or narrow coffee table.
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Teak

Teak Bench by Lovig
Teak Bench by Lovig
H 16 in W 59 in D 24 in
Danish Modern Rosewood Bench with Exposed Joinery
Located in New York, NY
for an entryway or as a low coffee table.
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Rosewood

Percival Lafer Midcentury Cocktai Tabe
By Percival Lafer
Located in Bronx, NY
Mid-Century Modern rectangular coffee table with split U shape sleigh base and bronze glass, a
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Percival Lafer Midcentury Cocktai Tabe
Percival Lafer Midcentury Cocktai Tabe
H 13.25 in W 50.5 in D 23.75 in
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Sleigh Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the sleigh coffee table you’re looking for. A sleigh coffee table — often made from metal, wood and glass — can elevate any home. Find 9 options for an antique or vintage sleigh coffee table now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer sleigh coffee table, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A sleigh coffee table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. Ghiora Aharoni, Milo Baughman and Paul Evans each produced at least one beautiful sleigh coffee table that is worth considering.

How Much is a Sleigh Coffee Table?

The average selling price for a sleigh coffee table at 1stDibs is $2,898, while they’re typically $750 on the low end and $26,000 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 Sleigh Coffee Table
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

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

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

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  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.

    The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.

    Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa, and its depth will match the seating. These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables, but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    The difference between a sofa table and a coffee table is that a sofa table is always behind the sofa and a coffee table is in front of it. Additionally, a sofa table is the same height as the sofa and a coffee table is much shorter.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To stack books on a coffee table, place the largest one on the bottom with the spine facing the focal piece of furniture, usually the sofa. Then, add the next largest, lining up the inner edges so that the spines create a stepped effect. Continue adding books to complete the stack and top it off with a decorative object if you wish. Shop a variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The best coffee table for a sectional can be a round coffee table, particularly with respect to U-shaped sectionals. The circular design creates a sense of balance in small spaces and renders it easy for guests to move to and fro, especially when surrounded by chairs. Find a collection of antique and vintage coffee tables on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To authenticate your Noguchi coffee table, there are three different marks to look for. Isamu Noguchi’s signature will be on the edge of the table and on a medallion under the base. Even under the medallion, you will find Noguchi’s initials. Shop a collection of properly vetted Noguchi pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A tall coffee table is usually called exactly that — a tall coffee table. Coffee tables, also referred to as cocktail tables, are generally designed to sit at or below the sofa's seat height. These tables may come in a range of sizes, but they are often between 16 and 18 inches high and are designed in a variety of lengths and widths. They’re meant to provide a practical table-top surface that complements your living room layout. (A tall version might also be suitable for use as a dining table.) Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tall coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Whether glass coffee tables are durable depends on the craftsmanship and the materials. Generally, tables with tempered glass are less likely to shatter and break. How well you care for a coffee table will also impact its life span. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of glass coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To date a Lane coffee table, look for the serial number on the underside of the piece. On most Lane coffee tables, reading the number from right to left will tell you the date that the table was manufactured. For example, a serial number that says 852140 would have been produced on April 12, 1958. Founded in Virginia in the early 20th century, Lane is largely known for its cedar chests and innovative mid-century modern designs. Find a variety of Lane coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    The best height for a coffee table is around 1 to 2 inches lower than the seat height of the adjacent sofa. Most sofas feature seat heights of around 17 or 18 inches. As a result, the most common height for coffee tables is 15 to 17 inches. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, a coffee table should generally be lower than a couch. However, the top of the table should only be slightly lower than the couch to maintain a balanced look. A good rule of thumb is to choose a table no more than one inch shorter than your sofa's seat height. Explore a large collection of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    How big a coffee table for a sectional should be depends on the dimensions of the sectional. For a balanced look, a coffee table should be roughly two-thirds of the length of the sofa portion of a sofa and chaise sectional. If you have an L-shaped sofa, the coffee table should be around two-thirds of the length of each arm. Find a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    The average height of a coffee table is around 16 to 18 inches. Designers typically choose this height to create a balance between coffee tables and sofas. The average seat height of sofas is 17 to 18 inches, and experts typically recommend that coffee tables be no more than 1 inch shorter than sofa-seat height. Explore a diverse assortment of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

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