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Two Coffee Table by Van Rossum
Located in Geneve, CH
Two coffee table by Van Rossum Dimensions: D180 x W70 x H37 cm Materials: Oak, steel. The wood
Category

2010s Dutch Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Two Coffee Table by Van Rossum
Two Coffee Table by Van Rossum
H 14.57 in W 27.56 in D 70.87 in
Set of two Coffee Table by Juliette Belarti 1960s
Located in Lucca, IT
Set of two coffe-table by Juliette Belarti mid century modern 1960s , top in painted ceramic and
Category

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

Materials

Steel

Set of two Coffee Table by Juliette Belarti 1960s
Set of two Coffee Table by Juliette Belarti 1960s
No Reserve
H 14.97 in W 11.82 in D 23.63 in
1970s Brass and Smoked Glass Coffee Tables
Located in IT
Set of two coffee tables with 3 smoked glass shelves and brass frame, 1970s Piece dimensions: w 60
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

1970s Brass and Smoked Glass Coffee Tables
1970s Brass and Smoked Glass Coffee Tables
H 15.75 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
Dalia Coffee Table Set of Two in Copper with Black Mirror
Located in Paris, FR
Set of two coffee table Dalia with wooden structure covered with handcrafted hammered copper. With
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Copper, Brass

Set of 2 Konvival Coffee tables by Fabrizio Bruno for Klan, Italy, 1950s
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of two coffee tables by Fabrizio Bruno for Klan, made in Italy, 1950s. This is a beautiful
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Set of 2 Work Coffee Tables
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of two coffee tables, with wooden top and glass feet. Water-based ecological painting
Category

2010s Italian Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Wood

Set of 2 Work Coffee Tables
Set of 2 Work Coffee Tables
H 14.18 in W 70.87 in D 39.38 in
One of Two Coffee Tables by Roger Capron, circa 1955
By Roger Capron
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two fantastic coffee tables by Roger Capron with an organic pattern of leaf pressed tiles in tones
Category

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

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Two Coffee Tables by Pace, circa 1970 Made in USA
By Pace Collection
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Coffee tables with round glass tops supported by three 3/4 inch thick pieces of arched glass joined
Category

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

Two Sculptural Parchment Coffee Tables
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Mid-Century Modern style set of two coffee tables is covered in goatskin. Parchment is in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Coc...

Materials

Goatskin, Wood, Parchment Paper

Disfatto Two Coffee Tables by Dennis Guidone
By D3co
Located in Milan, IT
With endless combinations, this delightful pair of Disfatto Coffee Tables never look the same. Fun
Category

2010s Italian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Wood, Plywood

Disfatto Two Coffee Tables by Dennis Guidone
Disfatto Two Coffee Tables by Dennis Guidone
H 18.51 in W 31.5 in D 22.05 in
Louis XV Style Set of Two Coffee Table with Marble-Top
Located in Miami, FL
This elegant set of Louis XV style tables with marble top, structure made of walnut, with four
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Louis XV Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

"Twin Tables" by Edouard De La Marque
By Edouard De La Marque
Located in Paris, FR
Two coffee tables in brass designed by Edouard De La Marque. They can fit together forming a large
Category

Early 2000s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

"Twin Tables" by Edouard De La Marque
"Twin Tables" by Edouard De La Marque
H 16.93 in W 24.02 in D 23.63 in
Locum II Set of 2 Coffee Tables
By Omnibus Design
Located in Milan, IT
An ode to nature and its spontaneous, breath-taking shapes, this set of two coffee tables is sure
Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Locum II Set of 2 Coffee Tables
Locum II Set of 2 Coffee Tables
H 11.82 in W 69.3 in D 34.65 in
Double Coffee Table in Oak "Paula" by Jacques Jarrige
By Jacques Jarrige
Located in New York, NY
A set of two coffee tables sculpted in oak that can be nesting or separated. The legs are sculpted
Category

2010s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Cin Cin Set of 2 Wooden Coffee Tables
By Pacini & Cappellini
Located in Milan, IT
This set of two coffee tables designed by Danilo Bonfanti & Gabriele Moscatelli features a sleek
Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Cin Cin Set of 2 Wooden Coffee Tables
Cin Cin Set of 2 Wooden Coffee Tables
H 16.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
1970s Two Coffee Tables Black Thermoformed Plastic Studio DA for Sormani Italy
By Studio DA, Sormani
Located in Arosio, IT
Set of two stacking coffee tables "CAMILLO" by Studio DA manufactured by Sormani, Arosio, Italy. In
Category

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

Materials

Plastic

HOLA oak coffeetable by Hermhaus
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
The modern and simple design consists of two coffee tables that save internal internal control
Category

2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

HOLA oak coffeetable by Hermhaus
HOLA oak coffeetable by Hermhaus
H 14.97 in Dm 33.47 in
Set of Two Coffee Tables, Rolle Steel Designed by Aldo Bakker for Karakter
By Aldo Bakker
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Coffee tables designed by Aldo Bakker in 2015. A single sheet of steel rolled in one smooth
Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

French Mahogany and Marble-Top Set of Two Coffee Table with Bronze Mounts
Located in Miami, FL
This elegant set of Louis XV style tables with marble top are made of mahogany with marquetry in
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Louis XV Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Pangea Contemporary Monolithic Coffee Table in Wood
By Secolo, Artefatto Design Studio
Located in London, GB
Two coffee tables with only one leg each make up the Pangea Coffee Table. It’s monolithic forms
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Set of two Elegant Flowers Coffee Table, in Marble, Walnut or Ash wood
Located in Paris, FR
Set of two coffee tables, 70 cm and 90 cm of diameters. ( another dimension, table of 110 cm
Category

2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Modular Set of 2 Coffee Tables
By Provasi
Located in Milan, IT
A sculptural and modular design of unparalleled sophistication, this set of two coffee tables
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2010s Italian Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Wood

Modular Set of 2 Coffee Tables
Modular Set of 2 Coffee Tables
H 18.51 in W 67.72 in D 58.27 in
Two Pedestal Coffee Tables in Black Marble Set
Located in Mexico City, MX
Set of two coffee tables with pedestal base in Monterrey black marble and tops in the same material
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

18th Century, Two French Louis XVI Veneered Wood Center Tables or Night Stands
Located in IT
L 42 x P 34 x H 66 These two coffee tables or nightstands, were made in France in the Louis XVI
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables

Materials

Bronze

Two Pedestal Coffee Tables in black marble and walnut wood set
By Casa Mineral
Located in Mexico City, MX
Set of two coffee tables with pedestal base in Monterrey black marble, the large one has a
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Zanotta Graphium Marble Table by Garcia Cumini
By García Cumini
Located in New York, NY
. Two coffee tables inspired by two concepts and two natural elements: graphism and symmetry, marble and
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2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Steel

Two Pedestal Coffee Tables in White Marble and White Oak Veneer
By Casa Mineral
Located in Mexico City, MX
Set of two coffee tables with pedestal base in Veneciano white marble, the large one has a
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Twins - Stainless Steel and Iron Coffeetables
By Made in Milano
Located in Milano, IT
Twins are two mirrored coffee tables designed to be coexisted together. These coffee tables are
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel, Iron

Twins - Stainless Steel and Iron Coffeetables
Twins - Stainless Steel and Iron Coffeetables
H 19.69 in W 21.66 in D 17.72 in
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Coffee Table with Metal Legs Modern, 7980
By Carpanese Home Italia
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
for the combination of two coffee tables. Other finishes available. The item can be customized.    
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Coffee Table with Metal Legs Modern, 7950
By Carpanese Home Italia
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
combination of two coffee tables. Other finishes available. The item can be customized.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Coffee Table with Metal Legs Modern, 7930
By Carpanese Home Italia
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
combination of two coffee tables. Other finishes available. The item can be customized.  
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Coffee Table with Metal Legs Modern, 7990
By Carpanese Home Italia
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
. Price for the combination of two coffee tables. Other finishes available. The item can be customized.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern French Maison Baguès Gilt Metal Faux Bamboo Bar Cart, 1960s
By Maison Baguès
Located in Prato, IT
. This cart could be used as a side table and it can become a living room set together with one or two
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Set of Two Coffee Tables, High Gloss Laminate, Moon Shapes, Handcrafted - Size M
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
Luna High Gloss Laminate Collection - Coffee table / Side Tables / Auxiliary Tables Luna Table Set
Category

Early 2000s Spanish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

Set of Two Coffee Tables, Moon Shapes, High Gloss Laminate, Handcrafted - Size L
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
Luna High Gloss Laminate Collection - Coffee table / Side Tables / Auxiliary Tables Luna Table Set
Category

Early 2000s Spanish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

Set of Two Coffee Tables, Brass or Steel, Moon Shapes, Handcrafted, Size M
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
Luna Brass/Steel Collection - Coffee table / Side Tables / Auxiliary Tables The Luna Brass/Steel
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Early 2000s Spanish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

Set of 3 Marble Tables in Custom Wood and Metal Finishes
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
A set of two coffee tables and a side table with a sculptural silhouette, blending noble elements
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

e15 Charlotte Coffee Table with Oak Base by Ferdinand Kramer
By e15, Ferdinand Kramer
Located in New York, NY
however makes Charlotte the larger of the two coffee tables. Charlotte is available in oak veneer as well
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Plywood

Pair Tommaso Barbi White Ceramic and Brass Coffee Tables, Italy 1970s
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Almelo, NL
Stunning pair of two large Tommaso barbi white ceramic and brass coffee tables made and designed in
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Acerbis Napoleone Coffee Table by Claudio Salocchi
By Claudio Salocchi, Acerbis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
aesthetic appearance unchanged in two coffee tables from the Napoleone system enhanced by distinctive
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Acerbis Napoleone Small Coffee Table by Claudio Salocchi
By Acerbis, Claudio Salocchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
aesthetic appearance unchanged in two coffee tables from the Napoleone system enhanced by distinctive
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Kofika, 3D Printed Coffee Table Made from Sugar, Milk, and Coffee Waste
Located in London, GB
, KOFIKA is a collection of two coffee tables that celebrates duality and invites its users to enjoy all
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21st Century and Contemporary European Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktai...

Materials

Other

Plus Oak side table set of 2 by Hermhaus
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
The modern and simple design consists of two coffee tables that save internal internal control
Category

2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wood, Oak

Plus Oak side table set of 2 by Hermhaus
Plus Oak side table set of 2 by Hermhaus
H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Tavolini in marmo bianco e scagliola verde fatto a mano in Italia disponibile
By Cupioli made in Italy
Located in Rimini, IT
Set of two coffee tables in Italian White marble, decorated by hand on the tops, by our scagliola
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

XL set of 8 mid-century lounge chairs and 2 coffee tables, Belgium 1960s
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
This expansive collection features eight mid-century lounge chairs, two coffee tables, and an
Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Bossa Chair, in Mahogany Wood, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
two coffee tables and one side table, will bring the carioca heat to any Ambience. Shown in high
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Bossa Chair, in Mahogany Wood, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
two coffee tables and one side table, will bring the carioca heat to any Ambience. Shown in high
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Bossa Chair, Set of 6 Chairs in Mahogany Wood, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
mesmerizing set of two coffee tables and one side table, will bring the carioca heat to any Ambience. Set of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Eero Saarineen Set of Two Black and White Low Tables in Wood and Aluminum 1990s
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Set of two coffee tables with a black pedestal base in painted die-cast aluminum and an oval-shaped
Category

1990s European Post-Modern Pedestals

Materials

Aluminum

Two Tier Coffee Table
By Mersman
Located in Clermont, FL
Midcentury octagonal coffee table. Two tier coffee table is supported by eight baluster legs with
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Two Tier Coffee Table
Two Tier Coffee Table
H 15 in Dm 37.5 in
Two-Tone Geometric Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
The coffee table emerges as a centerpiece that masterfully unites contrasting shades and intriguing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Two-Tone Geometric Coffee Table
Two-Tone Geometric Coffee Table
H 18 in W 47 in D 30 in
Midcentury Two Tier Coffee Table
Located in Trenton, NJ
This stylish midcentury coffee table features a striking matched wood finish with sturdy chrome
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Midcentury Two Tier Coffee Table
Midcentury Two Tier Coffee Table
H 16.5 in W 54 in D 17.75 in
Two-tier Aluminum Coffee Table
Located in East Hampton, NY
Two-tier Aluminium frame coffee table with clear glass top and a mirrored shelf on the bottom
Category

Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Two-tier Aluminum Coffee Table
Two-tier Aluminum Coffee Table
H 16 in W 30.5 in D 30.5 in
Vintage Two-Tiered Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern coffee table combining rich woodgrain with white panels in an elegant design. A
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Vintage Two-Tiered Coffee Table
Vintage Two-Tiered Coffee Table
H 19 in W 51.5 in D 35 in
Two-Toned Octagonal Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
This squared eight-sided chrome low table has inset smoked glass framed by a thin brass border
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail ...

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Two-Toned Octagonal Coffee Table
Two-Toned Octagonal Coffee Table
H 12.25 in W 30.25 in D 30.25 in
Two-Tone Cubist Style Coffee Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Two-tone cubist style coffee/cocktail table with red and tan textured vinyl tops. Matching side
Category

1990s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Laminate

Two-Tone Cubist Style Coffee Table
Two-Tone Cubist Style Coffee Table
H 13.5 in W 50.5 in D 30.5 in
Streamline Round Two-Tone Coffee Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Streamline Art Deco coffee table manufactured with two-tone design and inlay top. Measure: 30".
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Two-Tiered Mid-Century Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With a unique two-tiered swiveling design, this vintage coffee table can be adjusted to fit
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Two-Tiered Mid-Century Coffee Table
Two-Tiered Mid-Century Coffee Table
H 15.5 in W 74 in D 20.5 in
Mid Century Two Tier Coffee Table
Located in Baltimore, MD
A beautiful Mid Century two tier coffee table. The perfect length to pair with an extra long sofa
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Two Tier Coffee Table
Mid Century Two Tier Coffee Table
H 16.25 in W 66 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Two-Tier Coffee Table
Located in Weesp, NL
Two-tier wooden mid-century coffee table in great condition. A stylish and sophisticated coffee
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Two-Tier Coffee Table
Mid-Century Two-Tier Coffee Table
H 17.33 in W 22.45 in D 61.82 in
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Two Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of two coffee tables available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct two coffee tables — often made from metal, wood and glass — can elevate any home. Find 795 antique and vintage two coffee tables at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 44 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Two coffee tables have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Two coffee tables made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Hollywood Regency — are very popular at 1stDibs. Maison Jansen, Belgo Chrome and belgochrom each produced beautiful two coffee tables that are worth considering.

How Much are Two Coffee Tables?

Prices for two coffee tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, two coffee tables begin at $200 and can go as high as $41,882, while the average can fetch as much as $3,006.

Finding the Right tables for You

The right vintage, new or antique tables can help make any space in your home stand out.

Over the years, the variety of tables available to us, as well as our specific needs for said tables, has broadened. Today, with all manner of these must-have furnishings differing in shape, material and style, any dining room table can shine just as brightly as the guests who gather around it.

Remember, when shopping for a dining table, it must fit your dining area, and you need to account for space around the table too — think outside the box, as an oval dining table may work for tighter spaces. Alternatively, if you’ve got the room, a Regency-style dining table can elevate any formal occasion at mealtime.

Innovative furniture makers and designers have also redefined what a table can be. Whether it’s an unconventional Ping-Pong table, a brass side table to display your treasured collectibles or a Louis Vuitton steamer trunk to add an air of nostalgia to your loft, your table can say a lot about you.

The visionary work of French designer Xavier Lavergne, for example, includes tables that draw on the forms of celestial bodies as often as they do aquatic creatures or fossils. Elsewhere, Italian architect Gae Aulenti, who looked to Roman architecture in crafting her stately Jumbo coffee table, created clever glass-topped mobile coffee tables that move on bicycle tires or sculpted wood wheels for Fontana Arte

Coffee and cocktail tables can serve as a room’s centerpiece with attention-grabbing details and colors. Glass varieties will keep your hardwood flooring and dazzling area rugs on display, while a marble or stone coffee table in a modern interior can showcase your prized art books and decorative objects. A unique vintage desk or writing table can bring sophistication and even a bit of spice to your work life. 

No matter your desired form or function, a quality table for your living space is a sound investment. On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage, new and antique bedside tables, mid-century end tables and more .

Questions About Two Coffee Tables
  • 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 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 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 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.