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What is the difference between a center table and a coffee table?
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The difference between a center table and a coffee table is usually size. Center tables tend to be larger-sized accent tables placed in the center of seating areas. On the other hand, coffee tables are smaller tables usually positioned in front of sofas and loveseats. On 1stDibs, find a variety of center tables and coffee tables.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
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Unique 54-inch Oval Walnut Coffee Table by Aaron Saxton
Located in South Charleston, WV
Coffee Table 36x54x16" tall. May be reduced down to 15.75" if required. This model is part of the Emergence Collection we are now producing where every table model (be it a coffee ta...
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Expertly Restored - Adrian Pearsall Sculpted Coffee Table w/ Stingray Glass Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood, Walnut
Biomorphic “Sanders” Sculpted Coffee Table by Room & Board
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Condition
Materials: Walnut-Stained Oak Wood, Original Glass Top
Style: Contemporary Modern
This striking sculpted coffee table by Room & Board features a biomor...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Oak
Emergence Collection Rosewood Oval or Round Coffee Table by Aaron Saxton
Located in South Charleston, WV
The Emergence collection released January 2026 by Aaron Saxton, designed and built in the USA. As shown 54x36x15 3/8" tall. There is a separate listing for the walnut model, while th...
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Cherry, Ebony, Mahogany, Oak, Teak, Walnut
Antique Italian Walnut Burl Inlay Console Side Table with Bobbin Turned Legs
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful antique Italian solid walnut side coffee table console with veneer wood inlay decor and framed top over four beautifully walnut Bobbin turned twisted carved side legs, conn...
Category
20th Century Italian Renaissance Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Unique 54-inch Oval Walnut Coffee Table by Aaron Saxton
Located in South Charleston, WV
New images and video added 23 Jan 2026. Coffee Table 36x54x16" tall. May be reduced to 15.25" if required, This model is the prototype and was produced for a series we are releasing ...
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut


