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Polished Bronze Stainless Steel Transition Coffee Table Limited Edition
By WARM, Corinna Warm
Located in Santa Monica, CA
to stunning effect. The large, low stainless steel coffee table features a bronze pattern running
Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel, Bronze, Metal, Sheet Metal

Elegant Heavy Brass Tray Coffee Table with Faux Bamboo Ebonized Base
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Rich looking transitional coffee table having a heavy super high quality (1/2 inch thick) brass
Category

Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

American Transitional Mahogany 2 Tier Coffee Table
Located in North York, ON
American Transitional Mahogany Coffee Table. Artistically finished and highlighted to accent the
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Transitional Role' Coffee Table by Cometabolism Studio
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
launcher acts as a key structure for the transition from stationary ground to liftoff, ensuring that the
Category

2010s Asian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Transitional Cocktail Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
With a thick beveled edge glass top on an iron base with a classic form on curved legs and an x-form stretcher. Dimensions: 48" W x 38" D x 21" H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Coffee and Cockta...

Materials

Iron

Transitional Cocktail Table
Transitional Cocktail Table
H 21 in W 48 in D 38 in
Fine Transition Midcentury Nickel Silvered Bronze Mirror Coffee Cocktail Table
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
mirrored two-tier coffee or cocktail table in the manor of Bagues. Purchased From Lorin Marsh In very
Category

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

Materials

Bronze

Transitional Turned Leg Coffee Table by Martin and Brockett Scrubbed Ebony Oak
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett's Jenks Coffee Table features clean-lined transitional turned legs and a low
Category

2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Transitional Turned Leg Jenks Coffee Table Ebony on Oak by Martin and Brockett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett's Jenks Coffee Table features a low profile and clean-lined transitional turned
Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Null Blue Glass Clear Transition Color Coffee Table by Studio Buzao Customizable
By Buzao
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This coffee table is made of laminated glass in blue color. Size and color are customizable upon
Category

2010s Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Null Blue Glass Clear Transition Color Coffee Table by Studio Buzao Customizable
By Buzao
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This coffee table is made of laminated glass in blue color. Size and color are customizable upon
Category

2010s Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Mid Century Transitional Modern Square Cocktail Table in Brass & Glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek and modern cocktail table circa 1970's. It features 4 polished brass legs with thick clear
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Solid Birch Coffee Table
Located in Lisboa, PT
coffee table. Carefully handcrafted with precision and meticulous attention to detail by expert artisans
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Birch, Lacquer

Solid Birch Coffee Table
Solid Birch Coffee Table
H 15.75 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Lindsey Coffee Table/Ottoman
Located in Carmel, CA
combine with refreshing the mind and nourishing the soul. Transitioning to the mountains, rich wood
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Sparkle Modern Oval Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
cocktail table adds such sparkle to a room. Finished in a popular silver and gold leaf finish, and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cockta...

Materials

Wood

Sparkle Modern Oval Coffee Table
Sparkle Modern Oval Coffee Table
H 18.25 in W 56.75 in D 26 in
Superfícies Coffe Table by Mameluca
Located in Geneve, CH
Superfícies coffe table by Mameluca Material: valchromat Dimensions: D 135 x W 90 x H 30 cm
Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Superfícies Coffe Table by Mameluca
Superfícies Coffe Table by Mameluca
H 11.82 in W 35.44 in D 53.15 in
Maré Coffee Table by Wentz
By Guilherme Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
Maré Coffee Table by Wentz Dimensions: D 80 x W 160 x H 25 cm Materials: Granite, Steel. Also
Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Granite, Steel

Maré Coffee Table by Wentz
Maré Coffee Table by Wentz
H 9.85 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
Bold Coffee Table Small - Forest Green
By Mohdern
Located in Milano, Lombardia
, the Bold coffee table's versatility shines as it effortlessly transitions into a bedside table for the
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Vanilla Pie Coffee Table by Perler
Located in Geneve, CH
Vanilla Pie Coffee Table by Perler Dimensions: Ø 100 x H 40 cm. Materials: Jesmonite. Weight: 35-40
Category

2010s Polish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Other

18th Century Italian Small Coffee Table
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant Directoire small table inlaid with various fruit essences with geometric motifs. Typical
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Directoire Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

18th Century Italian Small Coffee Table
18th Century Italian Small Coffee Table
H 29.14 in W 23.63 in D 18.9 in
White Maré Coffee Table by Wentz
By Guilherme Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
White Maré Coffee Table by Wentz Dimensions: D 80 x W 160 x H 25 cm Materials: Granite, Steel. Also
Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Granite, Steel

White Maré Coffee Table by Wentz
White Maré Coffee Table by Wentz
H 9.85 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
EM110 Coffee Table by Eero Moss
Located in Geneve, CH
EM110 coffee table by Eero Moss One of a kind Dimensions; W 171 x D 49 x H 33 cm Materials
Category

2010s Romanian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ash, Walnut

EM110 Coffee Table by Eero Moss
EM110 Coffee Table by Eero Moss
H 13 in W 67.33 in D 19.3 in
Vondel Coffee Table/Bench Handcrafted in Travertine
By Kevin Frankental
Located in Amsterdam, NL
, seamlessly transitioning between its roles as both a coffee table and a bench. This duality of purpose adds a
Category

2010s African Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Massive Matte Black Elm Low Coffee Table
Located in San Angelo, TX
1960s beautiful and massive matte black Elm wood low French Coffee Table. This is one of a kind and
Category

20th Century French Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Massive Matte Black Elm Low Coffee Table
Massive Matte Black Elm Low Coffee Table
H 10.63 in W 90.95 in D 24.41 in
Coffee Table, Probably Denmark, Mid-20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Midcentury design coffee table standing on four conical legs. The transition between the legs and
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Coffee Table, Probably Denmark, Mid-20th Century
Coffee Table, Probably Denmark, Mid-20th Century
H 18.31 in W 64.57 in D 22.45 in
MCM Teak Expandable Adjustable Height Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid-Century Modern Swedish table in teak, 1950s. This clever coffee table converts to a game/dining
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Flowing White 80 Coffee Table by Perler
Located in Geneve, CH
Flowing White 80 Coffee Table by Perler Dimensions: Ø 80 x H 35 cm. Materials: Jesmonite. Weight
Category

2010s Polish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Other

Post-Modern Sandstone Coffee Table, c 1990s
By Stone International
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredibly stylish sandstone coffee table has such gorgeous stone grain and color. Similar
Category

1990s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Sandstone

Caixas De Fósforos Coffe Table by Mameluca
Located in Geneve, CH
Caixas de Fósforos coffe table by Mameluca Material: marine plywood Dimensions: D 76 x W 76 x H
Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Plywood

Caixas De Fósforos Coffe Table by Mameluca
Caixas De Fósforos Coffe Table by Mameluca
H 29.93 in W 29.93 in D 29.93 in
Lucite Mid-Century Modern Italian Coffee Table
Located in San Angelo, TX
Here is a really unique imported Italian Lucite and glass Mid-Century Modern coffee table. The
Category

20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Lucite

Vondel Coffee Table/Bench Handcrafted in Verde Guatemala
By Kevin Frankental
Located in Amsterdam, NL
, seamlessly transitioning between its roles as both a coffee table and a bench. This duality of purpose adds a
Category

2010s South African Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Paul Evans PE 131 Coffee Table, 1973
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
The PE-131 coffee table, designed by Paul Evans, is an impressive piece within the line he created
Category

20th Century American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Christian Krekels etched brass coffee table Belgium 1977
By Christian Krekels
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Decorative coffee table designed and made by Christian Krekels in Belgium in 1977. The table got a
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Swedish Mid-Century Expandable Adjustable Height Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
MCM Swedish table in Teak, 1960s. This clever coffee table converts to a game/dining table with an
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Oak Coffee Table with Spiral Blackened Steel Base
By Mar Silver
Located in Westport, CT
This versatile modern oak coffee table with a blackened steel spiral base provides great interest
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Oak Coffee Table with Spiral Blackened Steel Base
By Mar Silver
Located in Westport, CT
This versatile modern oak coffee table with a blackened steel spiral base provides great interest
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Oak Coffee Table with Spiral Blackened Steel Base
By Mar Silver
Located in Westport, CT
This versatile modern oak coffee table with a blackened steel spiral base provides great interest
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Michael Taylor Montecito Round Glass Coffee Table Outdoor Indoor Cocktail Table
By Michael Taylor
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Michael Taylor Montecito Round Glass Coffee Table Outdoor Indoor Cocktail Table. Constructed from
Category

Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table with Cane Shelf
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish Mid-Century Modern teak coffee table with cane shelf, circa 1960. Wonderfully clean and
Category

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

Materials

Cane, Teak

Jens Risom Floating Walnut and Tile Coffee Table
By Grete Jalk, Jens Risom
Located in Hudson, NY
midcentury as well as many contemporary or transitional decors. Circular part of the table is 42" diameter
Category

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

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

Vondel Coffee Table/Bench Handcrafted in Honed Red Travertine
By Kevin Frankental
Located in Amsterdam, NL
, seamlessly transitioning between its roles as both a coffee table and a bench. This duality of purpose adds a
Category

2010s African Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Coffee Table Model AK 132 From The Naver Collection
Located in Lejre, DK
The coffee table of Hubs Model AK 132 combines sleek modern design with quality materials for a
Category

Antique Early 1900s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Vondel Coffee Table/Bench Handcrafted in Rosso Levanto Marble
By Kevin Frankental
Located in Amsterdam, NL
, seamlessly transitioning between its roles as both a coffee table and a bench. This duality of purpose adds a
Category

2010s African Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Vintage Rosewood Sculptural Studio Made Coffee Table or Bench
By Michael Coffey
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Stunning artisan solid rosewood bench/coffee table that is simply gorgeous. The curves and
Category

Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Gilt Bronze Mounted Mahogany Coffee Table With Mythological Scene
Located in Norwood, NJ
Gilt and bronze mounted mahogany low table/coffee table in the 19th century transitional Louis XV
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Two Tier Round Wood Coffee Table on Casters
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Two Tier Round Wood Coffee Table on Casters This vintage round wood coffee table
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Flowing Black And White 90 Coffee Table by Perler
Located in Geneve, CH
Flowing Black And White 90 Coffee Table by Perler Dimensions: Ø 90 x H 40 cm. Materials: Jesmonite
Category

2010s Polish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Other

Flowing Black And White 100 Coffee Table by Perler
Located in Geneve, CH
Flowing Black And White 100 Coffee Table by Perler Dimensions: Ø 100 x H 40 cm. Materials
Category

2010s Polish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Other

White Quartzite Coffee Table with Blackened Steel Cross Base
By Mar Silver
Located in Westport, CT
This stunning modern white quartzite coffee table with blackened steel base reflects a striking
Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Steel

Jonathan Bonner Granite Postmodern Coffee Table, circa 1980, Signed
By Jonathan Bonner, Judy Kensley McKie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Such character and charm in this signed Postmodern sculpture that also functions as a coffee table
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Granite, Aluminum

Short Tulip Base with Rocas Azul Top Coffee Table
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful coffee table is a part of Brendan Bass's one of a kind collection and is a favorite
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Limestone

Tall Tulip Base with Rocas Azul Top Coffee Table
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful coffee table is a part of Brendan Bass's one of a kind collection and is a favorite
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Limestone

Coffee Table, Walnut - Designed and Produced by Fernweh Woodworking
By Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Bend, OR
As an extension of the Oxbend collection, we would like to introduce the Oxbend Coffee Table
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Co...

Materials

Hardwood, Ash

Steel and Rope Coffee Table on Casters by Christopher Kreiling
By Christopher Kreiling Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Steel and Rope Coffee Table is a strong, well crafted piece of furniture. It glides easily
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Ta...

Materials

Steel

Vondel Coffee Table/Bench Handcrafted in Honed Bianco Carrara Marble
By Kevin Frankental
Located in Amsterdam, NL
, seamlessly transitioning between its roles as both a coffee table and a bench. This duality of purpose adds a
Category

2010s African Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble

Mid 20th Century Vintage Plaster Block Style Square Coffee Table
Located in west palm beach, FL
Gorgeous organic plaster over wood square textured coffee table. Incredible craftsmanship with
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Set of three coffee tables made in American walnut
Located in Kucoby, PL
Set of three tables, different sizes, made of American walnut.Tables are designed in a way that
Category

2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Set of three coffee tables made in American walnut
Set of three coffee tables made in American walnut
H 185.04 in W 236.23 in D 133.86 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Rosewood and walnut Square Coffee Table
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Classic design from one of periods giants. Bleached rosewood top and walnut frame, parsons coffee
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

'Petal' Coffee Table by Richard Schultz for Knoll International, 1960
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early production 'Petal' coffee table by Richard Schultz for Knoll International, designed in
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Vondel Coffee Table/Bench Handcrafted in African River Bed Marble
By Kevin Frankental
Located in Amsterdam, NL
, seamlessly transitioning between its roles as both a coffee table and a bench. This duality of purpose adds a
Category

2010s African Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Granite

Coffee Table "Nenuphar" by Hervé Langlais for Galerie Negropontes
Located in Paris, FR
fashion. Langlais' works allow for the transition from flat, pictorial references to his 3D vision. Thus
Category

2010s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the transitional coffee table you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, wood and brass, every transitional coffee table was constructed with great care. Find 14 options for an antique or vintage transitional coffee table now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect transitional coffee table — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A transitional coffee table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Louis XVI styles are sought with frequency. A well-made transitional coffee table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Brendan Bass, Buzao and Corinna Warm are consistently popular.

How Much is a Transitional Coffee Table?

Prices for a transitional coffee table start at $995 and top out at $14,760 with the average selling for $3,500.
Questions About Transitional 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.

    Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

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

  • 1stDibs 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 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 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 ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    Tray top coffee tables are coffee tables with long, flat rectangular surfaces that are supported by an x-frame base. Low tables that were initially used as tea or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. After coffee drinking and “coffee breaks” became popular, it didn’t take long for coffee and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary tray top coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To style an oval coffee table, create balance with opposites. Choose a sofa and accent chairs with a boxier shape for a striking contrast. Place a rectangular tray in the center and use it to display decorative accents or to store remotes and coasters. Another approach to decorating an oval table is to use decorative accents at different heights. Think of a tall vase placed next to a low bowl and a small sculpture positioned on top of two stacked coffee table books. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oval coffee tables.