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How do I size a coffee table to my sofa?
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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
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Roger Capron Rare 'Alouette' Coffee Table in Ceramic Tiles and Wood
By Roger Capron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Roger Capron 'Alouette' coffee table, ceramic beige tiles, beech, France, 1960s
A striking and rare coffee table by Roger Capron, model 'Alouette', crafted in France. The design co...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Beech
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Coffee Table by Lane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Large "Shogun" Coffee Table by Roger Capron, Ceramic and Wood, France, 1960s
By Roger Capron
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Large “Shogun” coffee table by Roger Capron, dating from the 1960s. The table features a substantial dark wooden structure with rounded corners and short cylindrical legs, supporting...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Ceramic Horn Heads Coffee Table Italy 1970s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Hend Mafe Ceramic Horn Heads Coffee Table Italy 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Roger Capron Round Coffee Table with Floral Imprints in Ceramic and Wood
By Roger Capron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Roger Capron, coffee table, ceramic, beech, France, 1960s
This table is another exquisite example of Roger Capron’s work, showcasing a round tabletop composed of his preferred mater...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Beech
Eros Coffee Table by Angelo Mangiarotti, Skipper, circa 1975
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Coffee table from the Eros collection, designed by Angelo Mangiarotti and manufactured by Skipper in Italy circa 1975.
Entirely made of Emperador marble, the table consists of a th...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
