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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 with Ceramic Tiles
By Roger Capron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Roger Capron, 'Alouette' coffee table, ceramic brown tiles, beech, France, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Ceramic, Beech
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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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Italian Mid-Century Modern Modular Coffee Table in Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Gae Aulenti Bicycle Tour Coffee Table.
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Gae Aulenti Bicycle Tour Coffee Table
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Roger Capron Coffee table with Illustrative Imprints in Ceramic and Wood
By Roger Capron
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
