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What is the difference between a sofa table and a coffee table?
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The difference between a sofa table and a coffee table is that a sofa table is always behind the sofa and a coffee table is in front of it. Additionally, a sofa table is the same height as the sofa and a coffee table is much shorter.
1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
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Karl Springer Batik Waterfall Console Table
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Karl Springer Batik Covered Waterfall Console Table
Original Surface in Great condition
African bark cloth influenced design
A rare example
Authenticated by Tom Langevin
Category
Vintage 1970s American Console Tables
Materials
Fabric
Rare Mid-Century Curved Back Sofa in Book-Matched Walnut signed Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
This rare curved-back sofa, signed by renowned American designer Karl Springer and crafted circa 1980, is a masterpiece of mid-century modernist luxury and craftsmanship. The piece’s...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
Mid-Century Polished Steel & Holly Hunt Leather JMF Bench by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated Mid-Century Modernist JMF bench by the renowned designer Karl Springer seamlessly combines luxurious materials and innovative design principles. Fabricated around ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Leather
Karl Springer Mid - Century 1980's Lucite and Brass Smoked Glass Coffee Table.
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
1980's Large rectangle Lucite and smoked glass coffee table by Karl Springer.
Four Lucite columns support the 3/4" thick piece of smoked glass which is held in position by polished b...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$6,500 Sale Price
33% Off
Karl Springer Burlwood and Chrome Backgammon Table, 1980
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Karl Springer Burlwood and Chrome Backgammon Table, 1980’s.
Measures 48” long 30” deep 29” tall
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
Materials
Chrome
Karl Springer Lucite and Glass Top Coffee Table, Singed
By Karl Springer
Located in Miami, FL
Karl Springer lucite and glass top coffee table circa 1970s, signed on one leg.
The table legs can be sold without the glass top if a custom size is required. Inquire for shippin...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
$4,875 Sale Price
25% Off