Most Expensive Coffee Tables
Early 20th Century British Chippendale Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
Late 20th Century British Streamlined Moderne Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Gold
Late 20th Century British Streamlined Moderne Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Gold
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Steel
20th Century English Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Walnut
2010s Spanish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Marble, Aluminum
Antique 1820s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Cherry, Sapele Wood
Antique 1870s English Anglo-Japanese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Rosewood
Vintage 1950s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Marble, Ormolu
Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Steel
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Tables
Marble
Antique Early 1900s Russian Art Nouveau Coffee and Tea Sets
Silver
Antique Early 1900s Russian Russian Empire Coffee and Tea Sets
Silver
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Trunks and Luggage
Leather, Canvas, Elm
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Trunks and Luggage
Wood
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Trunks and Luggage
Steel, Iron
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Linen, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Books
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel, Nickel
Vintage 1940s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Walnut
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Travertine
Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Glass, Teak
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables
Travertine
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pen...
Brass
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Composition
2010s French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Ceramic
Antique Late 19th Century French Regency Side Tables
Belgian Black Marble
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Other Sofa Tables
Teak
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Center Tables
Rosewood
Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Chrome
Antique 18th Century Indian Spanish Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Rosewood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco End Tables
Walnut, Lacquer
Recent Sales
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Marble, Metal
Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Chrome
Antique 19th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Mounted Objects
Aluminum, Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Mounted Objects
Aluminum, Chrome
Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Chrome
Early 20th Century British Chippendale Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Sapele Wood
Late 20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
2010s American Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Cast Stone, Zinc
Antique 1860s English Victorian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1920s English Queen Anne Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1920s English Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Walnut
Antique 1860s English Victorian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wenge
Vintage 1920s English Queen Anne Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1950s English Queen Anne Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1980s Italian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Vintage 1950s English Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Marble, Ormolu
Vintage 1950s English Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Marble, Ormolu
Vintage 1950s English Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Marble, Ormolu
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Marble
Vintage 1940s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
20th Century English Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Nesting Tables and Stacking T...
Rosewood
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Tables
Fruitwood, Mahogany
Antique 1880s Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Walnut
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Trunks and Luggage
Leather, Canvas, Elm
Antique 1880s American Late Victorian Trunks and Luggage
Steel, Iron
Vintage 1920s English Sheffield and Silverplate
Silver Plate
Vintage 1920s English Sheffield and Silverplate
Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Books
Paper
Vintage 1920s English Buffets
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Travertine
Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Brass, Metal
Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Glass
Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Modern Side Tables
Other
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Enamel
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Tables
Fruitwood, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
20th Century American American Classical Footstools
Fabric
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Trunks and Luggage
Steel
Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Stools
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage 1940s American Organic Modern Cabinets
Walnut
Vintage 1940s American Organic Modern Night Stands
Walnut
20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Mid-20th Century Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Most Expensive Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs
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- 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.
- 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.
- 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. - 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 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023To 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.
- 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024There isn't really a standard size of a coffee table. Manufacturers produce coffee tables in a range of sizes and shapes. However, many rectangular tables are around 45 to 48 inches in length by 25 to 28 inches in width. Heights typically range from 16 to 18 inches. Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 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 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.