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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 Signed Karl Springer 2-Tier Gunmetal & Brass Cocktail Table
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-Century Modernist two-tier cocktail table by Karl Springer, crafted in America circa 1980, exemplifies the designer's celebrated approach to luxurious and innovative furnitu...
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Karl Springer Backgammon Table
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Karl Springer Backgammon Table
Lizard impressed Leather and Polished Steel
Produced in 1988, Karl Springer label present
A fine example comple...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Tables
Materials
Leather
Original Snake Skin Side Table by Karl Springer, Signed
By Karl Springer
Located in Miami, FL
Two-tier snakeskin side table by Karl Springer, Signed.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Karl Springer Goatskin Desk c.1970
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Karl Springer Goatskin Desk, 1970’s. Original
Measures 54” long 26.75” deep 29.5” tall
This vintage Karl Springer desk is made with free-form inlay of natural goatskin with a polish...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Goatskin
Goatskin and Suede Flip Top Game Table, Karl Springer, 1970's, W/ COA
By Karl Springer
Located in Culver City, CA
Some tables hold a drink. Some hold a vase. This one holds grudges ~ and the receipts to back them up. Welcome the Karl Springer Backgammon Game Table, the only piece of furniture th...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
Materials
Goatskin, Suede, Lacquer
Mid-Century Modernist Python Side Table with Brass Castors by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-Century Modernist side table, designed by Karl Springer circa 1980, is an exceptional example of his ability to merge luxury materials with functional design. The table is f...
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
