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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...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Custom Size Karl Springer Free Form Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A striking and rare example of Karl Springer's late-period work, this sculptural Free Form coffee table, circa 1991, exemplifies his mastery of luxurious materials and organic modern...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
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, 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
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 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
