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What is the difference between a coffee table and a cocktail table?
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While 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Ado Chale, "Goutte D’eau" Coffee Table, Aluminum, Black Metal, Belgium, 1970s
By Ado Chale
Located in High Point, NC
A "Goutte D’eau", aluminum and black metal coffee table designed and produced by Ado Chale, Brussels, Belgium, 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Dining or center table by Ado Chale
By Ado Chale
Located in Uccle, BE
Dining or center table by Ado Chale.
Large dining table or center table with a resin top inlaid with Carnelian agate stones.
Equipped with a double tripod foot with wide spacer. (Six...
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Carnelian
Sphere by Ado Chale
By Ado Chale
Located in Uccle, BE
“Sphere”, bronze sculpture by Ado Chale.
The bronze sphere features subtle undulations that add to its character and appeal. The smooth surface of the bronze catches the light, high...
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$16,776
Ado Chale Early "Goutte d'Eau" Coffee Table in Bronze Signed, Belgium 1970s
By Ado Chale
Located in New York, NY
Ado Chale early rare "Goutte d'eau" oval coffee table with cast bronze table top on two sets of tripod black lacquered metal bases. This exquisite sculptural coffee table was made by...
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Ado Chale Circular Coffee Table Black Resin and Petrified Wood
By Ado Chale
Located in Brussels, BE
Ado Chale circular coffee table black resin and Arizona petrified wood, circa 1980, signed by the artist. Very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
Pepper corn coffee table by Ado Chale
By Ado Chale
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rare table basse dite Grain de Poivres à trois pieds par Ado Chale, création ancienne.
Certificat sur demande.
Belle provenance.
Belle patine.
Category
Vintage 1980s Belgian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
