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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 Side Table in Smoked Ruby Cobra with Brass Castors by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
A glamorous Mid-Century Modernist side table, designed by the celebrated Karl Springer, featuring luxurious smoked ruby cobra leather upholstery and elegant brass casters, American, ...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Karl Springer 'JMF' Lacquered Goatskin Console, Authenticated & Stamped 1974
By Karl Springer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exceptional and highly collectible early production 'JMF' console table by Karl Springer, executed in lacquered goatskin parchment, this example produced in 1974. This early produ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Console Tables
Materials
Goatskin, Wood, Lacquer
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 Karl Springer 1986 JMF Lizard Print Leather Dining Chairs Minimalis Modern MCM
By Karl Springer
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of six iconic J.M.F. Chairs signed by Karl Springer, circa 1986. Features a minimalist design with embossed lizard print frame. The chair features a curved back and contoured s...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
$16,000 Sale Price
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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
Pair of Karl Springer Crocodile Leather Clad Parsons End Tables
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare pair of Parsons end tables, each clad in emerald-green, crocodile-embossed, leather.
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Category
Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency End Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
