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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 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...
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
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...
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Karl Springer Brass Sphere Table Lamps
By Karl Springer
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of brass lamps by Karl Springer. Contemporary shades.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$6,000 / set
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...
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
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...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
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
