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How do I size a coffee table to my sofa?

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How do I size a coffee table to my sofa?
As a general rule, choose a coffee table roughly two-thirds the length of the sofa, with the top 1 to 2 inches lower than the seat cushions.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Roger Capron Rare 'Alouette' Coffee Table with Ceramic Tiles
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Roger Capron, 'Alouette' coffee table, ceramic brown tiles, beech, France, 1960s A striking and rare coffee table by Roger Capron, model 'Alouette', crafted in France. The design c...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Ceramic, Beech

Roger Capron Coffee table with Illustrative Imprints in Ceramic and Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Roger Capron, coffee table, ceramic, beech, France, 1970s This table is another exquisite example of Roger Capron’s work, showcasing a rectangular tabletop composed of his preferred...
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Beech

Danish Modern Glass Top Teak Coffee Table
Located in Perkasie, PA
Danish Modern Glass-Top Teak Coffee Table – F51275 A beautifully designed Danish Modern coffee table, combining the natural warmth of solid teak with the clean, understated lines o...
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Teak

Italian Mid-Century Modern Modular Coffee Table in Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Coffee table, beech, Italy, 1960s This Italian coffee table combines a clean, architectural shape with an inventive, adaptable design. Its square beech frame is divided into four co...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Beech

Gae Aulenti Bicycle Tour Coffee Table.
Located in Čelinac, BA
Gae Aulenti Bicycle Tour Coffee Table
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Roger Capron Coffee table with Illustrative Imprints in Ceramic and Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Roger Capron, coffee table, ceramic, beech, France, 1970s This table is another exquisite example of Roger Capron’s work, showcasing a rectangular tabletop composed of his preferred...
Category

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

Materials

Ceramic, Beech

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