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Knut Hesterberg Propeller Coffee Table
By Knut Hesterberg
Located in Miami, FL
Knut Hesterberg Propeller coffee table, red lacquered base, stable and sturdy coffee table.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Knut Hesterberg "Propeller" Coffee Table
By Knut Hesterberg
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Knut Hesterberg - "Propeller" coffee table
Brushed steel and smoked glass top
1967
Edited by
Category
Vintage 1970s German Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
'Model Propeller' Coffee Table by Knut Hesterberg
By Knut Hesterberg, Ronald Schmitt
Located in Belmont, MA
'Model Propeller' coffee table by Knut Hesterberg
Glass plate, steel frame. Designed in 1964
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Propeller coffee table, Knut Hesterberg for Ronald Schmitt
By Ronald Schmitt, Knut Hesterberg
Located in Neuss, NW
Sculptural propeller coffee table by Knut Hesterberg for Ronald Schmitt from the 1960s. 19mm thick
Category
Vintage 1960s German Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Danish Modern Propeller Coffee Table Walnut Chrome Glass
By Selig
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Danish modern "Propeller" coffee table. Item features curved walnut ends, rectangular glass top
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Knut Hesterburg "Propeller" Coffee Table in Cherry Enamel over Anodized Aluminum
By Knut Hesterberg
Located in Stamford, CT
A Knut Hesterburg for Ronald Schmitt "Propeller" coffee table in cherry enamel over anodized
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Propeller Coffee Table Chinese Fishing Junks
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table Propeller is handcrafted from the
propellers of Chinese fishing junks, simple pane
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Knut Hesterberg Model Propeller Aluminum Cocktail Table
By Knut Hesterberg
Located in East Hampton, NY
Midcentury vintage aluminum propeller coffee table with glass top by Knut Hesterberg.
1/2 inch
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Knut Hesterberg Propeller Table
By Knut Hesterberg
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Classic propeller coffee table by the German designer Knut Hesterberg. In nice shape with the
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Propeller Coffee Table by Knut Hesterberg for Ronald Schmitt
By Knut Hesterberg
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Mid-Century Modern aluminum and glass propeller table by Knut Hesterberg. Large 42" glass top
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Knut Hesterberg for Ronald Schmitt Aluminum "Propeller" Coffee Table
By Ronald Schmitt, Knut Hesterberg
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1960s German coffee table by Knut Hesterberg for Ronald Schmitt featuring a sculptural polished
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Knut Hesterberg ‘Propeller’ Coffee Table in Bronzed Metal and Glass
By Knut Hesterberg
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Knut Hesterberg, coffee table, bronzed metal, glass, Germany, 1965
As the name ‘Propeller’ already
Category
Vintage 1960s German Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Knut Hesterberg for Ronald Schmitt Aluminum "Propeller" Coffee Table
By Knut Hesterberg
Located in Brussels , BE
Coffee table model "Propeller" designed by Knut Hesterberg and made by Ronald Schmitt. The
Category
Vintage 1960s Side Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Paul Evans Style Brutalist Propeller Base Coffee Table Stamped, 1970
By Paul Evans
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Paul Evans style Brutalist Propeller coffee table. The shape and legs of the coffee table resemble a
Category
Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Vintage Aluminum Coffee Table by Knut Hesterberg, circa 1964
By Knut Hesterberg
Located in Vienna, AT
the coffee table features a fabulous movement, that is the reason, why it named Propeller coffee table
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
H 18.7 in Dm 43.31 in
Aluminum and Glass Propeller Coffee Table by Knut Hesterberg for Ronald Schmitt
By Knut Hesterberg, Ronald Schmitt
Located in Berlin, BE
Very nice coffee or cocktail table in form of a propeller made of alumnium. The table was designed
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Aluminum
H 18.9 in Dm 38.98 in
Navy Boat Patrol Coffee Table Screw Propeller
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table navy boat patrol screw propeller in
polished aluminium alloy. circa 1970. With square
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Vladimir Kagan Propeller Glass Top Coffee Table
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Asheville, NC
Indulge in the timeless allure of mid-century design with this exquisite coffee table designed by
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Attributed to Adrian Pearsall Walnut Propeller Sculptural Woof Coffee Table
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The beautiful rare table is statement piece which is also extremely comfortable and packed with
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
1970s Curved Lucite Round Coffee Table Propeller Style of Knut Hesterberg
By Knut Hesterberg
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Sculptural base lucite coffee table glass tabletop
Measures: 47.88 diameter x 14.5 tall
Glass is
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
Heavy Thick Bent Lucite Propeller Shape Round Glass Top Coffee Table
By Neal Small Design Studio
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern heavy bent and polished lucite glass top coffee table.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
Vintage Custom Made Brutalist Coffee table Propeller shaped Metal Base and Glass
Located in Zagreb, HR
A little piece of art, an unique one-of-a-kind vintage sculptural custom made artisan coffee table
Category
Vintage 1970s European Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
H 18.31 in Dm 39.38 in
Knut Hesterberg, paire de tables basses "Propeller", 1960
By Knut Hesterberg
Located in Catonvielle, FR
free-form coffee table.
Category
Vintage 1960s German International Style Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Glas Propeller Coffee Tableby Knut Hertserberg, 1970, Germany
By Knut Hesterberg, Ronald Schmitt
Located in Le Grand-Saconnex, CH
This round coffee table is the rare glass version of the "Popeller", iconic midcentury table
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
H 18.51 in Dm 43.31 in
Midcentury Aluminum and Glass Propeller Table by Knut Hesterberg
By Knut Hesterberg
Located in Esperance, NY
Midcentury aluminum and glass propeller table by Knut Hesterberg.
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Elisa Coffee Table
By Aleksandar Ugresic
Located in Beograd, RS
Oval table combined with wood and glass. It is characterized by the detail of the joint of its legs
Category
2010s Balkan Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood, Ash, Oak, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Glass Top Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful vintage modern propeller shaped metal base and a thick round glass top is sure to make
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Massive Python Skin Ecthed Glass Coffee Table
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
. There will be times when additional patience will be necessary.
This is a "ballers" coffee table
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Python
Knut Hesterberg "K9009" Coffee Table for Ronald Schmitt 1960s
By Ronald Schmitt, Knut Hesterberg
Located in Wien, Wien
The coffee table designed by Knut Hesterberg for Ronald Schmitt in 1960s Germany is a true
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Aluminum and Glass Coffee Midcentury Table by Knut Hesterberg
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique aluminum base supports a beveled edge glass top. Named the Propeller table due to the
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Molteni&C D.552.2 Rosewood Coffee Table by Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti, Molteni & C
Located in Boston, MA
table will invite conversation. Reminiscent of a airplane propeller, the geometry of this piece is a
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Rosewood
Small Coffee Table in Rosewood and Glass Molteni&C by Gio Ponti - D.552.2
By Gio Ponti, Molteni & C
Located in New York, NY
D.552.2 Triangular Coffee Table in Rosewood by Gio Ponti.
Expert-crafted in Italy exclusively by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Glass
H 15.34 in W 32.34 in D 31.18 in
Samuel Marx Magazine Table, Plotkin-Dresner Residence
By Samuel Marx
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
coffee table has eight propeller-like shelves. Provenance: Provenance: Plotkin-Dresner Residence
Category
Mid-20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Space Age Adjustable Coffee Table/ Dining Table Luciano Campanini Propeller Glas
By CAMA, L. Campanini
Located in Berlin, BE
Coffee table height 46 cm
diameter glass 120 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
H 29.53 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Pair of Custom Cast and Gilt Resin Propeller Tables after Knut Hesterburg
By Chicago Statuary Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of cast and dimpled resin propeller end tables with an antiqued gilt finish. A petite and more
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Glass, Resin
Vladimir Kagan A-Symmetric Settee in Ivory Bouclé by Directional, c. 1991
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Slipper chairs
Paul Evans Style Brutalist Propeller Base Coffee Table Stamped, 1970
Charles Hollis Jones
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Settees
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
Propeller Coffee Table, Knut Hersterberg
Located in Lugano, CH
Italian design Propeller table in the manner of Knut Hesterberg for Ronald Schmitt.
Metal base in
Category
Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Propeller Coffee Table by Knut Hesterberg
By Ronald Schmitt, Knut Hesterberg
Located in New London, CT
Vintage 1960s MCM aluminum and glass coffee table. Polished cast aluminum base in the shape of a
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Knut Hesterberg Propeller Coffee Table for Ronald Schmitt
By Ronald Schmitt, Knut Hesterberg
Located in Paris, FR
Knut Hesterberg's 1964 design for Ronald Schmitt.
Model K9 Glass
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Propeller Coffee Table by Knut Hesterberg for Roland Schmitt
By Ronald Schmitt, Knut Hesterberg
Located in cham, CH
The sculptural foot is made of three rings of brushed aluminum. The 19mm thick glass top rests on glass protectors on this frame.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Coffee Table "Propeller", Knut Hesterberg for Roland Schmitt
By Knut Hesterberg
Located in Berlin, DE
in 1964 mr. hesterberg created his famous propeller table, base is polished aluminum, plate out of
Category
Vintage 1960s German Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Knut Hesterberg Propeller Table, Germany, 1964
By Knut Hesterberg
Located in Vienna, AT
The Propeller table model K9009 was designed by Knut Hesterberg in 1964. The table is made of
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Glass Table " Propeller " by Knut Hesterberg for Ronald Schmidt, 1964 - 1967
By Knut Hesterberg
Located in Karlsruhe, DE
Glass table " Propeller " by Knut Hesterberg for Ronald Schmidt.
Design: Knut Hesterberg
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Knut Hesterberg Propeller Coffee Table
By Knut Hesterberg
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sculptural "Propeller" coffee table in aluminium with original circular glass top.
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Vintage Industrial Aluminum Propeller Coffee Table by Knut Hesterberg
By Knut Hesterberg
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Industrial Aluminum Propeller Coffee Table by Knut Hesterberg
Classic mid century modern
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
A Glass Top and Aluminum Propeller Coffee Table
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Designed by Knut Hesterburg for Ronald Schmidt, Germany. This glass top aluminum propeller coffee
Category
Vintage 1960s German Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Propeller Coffee Table by Knut Hesterberg for Ronald Schmitt
By Knut Hesterberg, Ronald Schmitt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brass and Glass propeller coffee table by Knut Hesterberg for Ronald Schmitt.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Knut Hesterberg For Ronald Schmitt Propeller Coffee Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern "Propeller" coffee table designed by Knut Hesterberg for Ronald Schmidt of
Category
Vintage 1960s German Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Propeller Coffee Table by Knut Hesterberg for Ronald Schmitt, 1964
By Knut Hesterberg
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This aluminium propeller coffee table is designed by Knut Hesterberg in 1964. It is manufactured by
Category
Vintage 1960s German Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Propeller Coffee Table by Knut Hesterberg for Ronald Schmitt, 1960s
By Ronald Schmitt, Knut Hesterberg
Located in Lisboa, PT
The Propeller Coffee Table was designed by Knut Hesterberg for Ronald Schmitt between 1964-1967. It
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Gio Ponti Propeller Coffee Table
By Gio Ponti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fantastic design for Singer & Son. Italian walnut with brass sabots and glass tabletop.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Aluminium and Glass Propeller Table by Knut Hesterberg
By Knut Hesterberg
Located in Denton, TX
Midcentury aluminium propeller coffee table with glass top by Knut Hesterberg,
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Knut Hesterberg "Propeller" Cocktail Table
By Knut Hesterberg
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Knut Hesterburg "propeller" coffee table with aluminum base in good condition, with original glass
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Aluminium and Glass Propeller Table by Knut Hesterberg
By Knut Hesterberg
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-Century aluminium propeller coffee table with glass top by Knut Hesterberg, circa 1964.
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Propeller Coffee Table by Knut Hesterburg
By Knut Hesterberg
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage 60's Aluminum and round glass top coffee table. Designed by Knut Hesterburg for Ronald
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
K9 Knut Hesterberg Propeller Coffee Side Cocktail Table Sicheltisch, Midcentury
By Knut Hesterberg, Ronald Schmitt
Located in Telgte, DE
K9 Knut Hesterberg propeller coffee side cocktail table sicheltisch, midcentury
propeller coffee
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
H 19.1 in Dm 43.31 in
Vladimir Kagan “Propeller” Coffee Table for Selig
By Selig, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern coffee table designed by German-born architect and furniture designer Vladimir
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Knut Hesterberg and Roland Schmitt Propeller Coffee Table
By Knut Hesterberg
Located in Troy, MI
This iconic mid century coffee or cocktail table was designed by Knut Hesterberg and Roland Schmitt
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Midcentury Propeller Coffee Table with Glass Top by Knut Hesterberg
By Knut Hesterberg
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage-modern coffee table with sculpted metal propeller base and round glass top, designed by
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Propeller Coffee Table by Knut Hesterberg for Ronald Schmidt, 1960s
By Knut Hesterberg, Ronald Schmitt
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rare edition coffee table, model "Propeller", designed by Knut Hesterberg for Ronald Schimdt in
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
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Propeller Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal propeller coffee table for your home. Each propeller coffee table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and aluminum. There are 63 variations of the antique or vintage propeller coffee table you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the propeller coffee table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A propeller coffee table, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Industrial style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made propeller coffee table over the years, but those crafted by Knut Hesterberg, Ronald Schmitt and Selig are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Propeller Coffee Table?
A propeller coffee table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,075, while the lowest priced sells for $695 and the highest can go for as much as $33,309.
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 — shop Art Deco coffee tables, travertine coffee tables and other antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables today.
Questions About Propeller Coffee Table
- 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. - Why is it called a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Coffee tables were originally used in living spaces during social gatherings to support a tray containing multiple mugs, a coffee pot, creamers and sugar bowls. Low to the ground and centrally located in the space, coffee tables reduced the host or hostess’s need to constantly stand and serve her guests.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.
The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.
Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa, and its depth will match the seating. These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables, but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.
Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs 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, 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 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024How big a coffee table for a sectional should be depends on the dimensions of the sectional. For a balanced look, a coffee table should be roughly two-thirds of the length of the sofa portion of a sofa and chaise sectional. If you have an L-shaped sofa, the coffee table should be around two-thirds of the length of each arm. Find a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, a coffee table should generally be lower than a couch. However, the top of the table should only be slightly lower than the couch to maintain a balanced look. A good rule of thumb is to choose a table no more than one inch shorter than your sofa's seat height. Explore a large collection of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024The average height of a coffee table is around 16 to 18 inches. Designers typically choose this height to create a balance between coffee tables and sofas. The average seat height of sofas is 17 to 18 inches, and experts typically recommend that coffee tables be no more than 1 inch shorter than sofa-seat height. Explore a diverse assortment of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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.
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