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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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Mid-Century Free Form Cocktail Table in Gunmetal & Vitrolite by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
This minimal, organic and elegant Mid-Century Modernist "Free Form" Cocktail Table by the esteemed designer Karl Springer is a highly rare and sought after piece, originating from t...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Karl Springer Rare and Exceptional Set of 3 "Free Form Coffee Tables" 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional and early complete set of 3 "Free Form Coffee Tables" in polished stainless steel on hidden casters by Karl Springer, American early-1980’s. It is rare to see a complete...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Karl Springer Waterfall Desk in Tortoise Color Penshell, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in Miami, FL
A Karl Springer desk in Tortoise color Pen-Shell with 3 recessed drawers.
Signed with brass plaque.
Category
Vintage 1970s Philippine Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Shell, Wood
Karl Springer Impressive Coffee Table in Lacquered Goatskin 1980s (Signed)
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully made square coffee table in lacquered goatskin on a recessed plinth base by Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed with label that reads “Karl Springer” on base). The col...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Goatskin, Wood, Lacquer
Karl Springer, Coffee Table, Wood, USA, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in High Point, NC
A lacquered wood coffee or cocktail table designed and produced by Karl Springer, USA, c. 1980s.
Dimensions: 15.25"H x 46.375"W x 29.125"D
Category
Vintage 1980s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Rare Four Panel “Coromandel Screen” by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An Incredible 1970 rare four panel “Coromandel” Screen by Karl Springer.
The front design is hand carved and painted with black and coral...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Brass
