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What is the difference between a side table and a coffee table?
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The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
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Large "Shogun" Coffee Table by Roger Capron, Ceramic and Wood, France, 1960s
By Roger Capron
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Large “Shogun” coffee table by Roger Capron, dating from the 1960s. The table features a substantial dark wooden structure with rounded corners and short cylindrical legs, supporting...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Giuseppe Rivadossi 'Blocco Galla' Coffee Table in Swiss Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi, 'Blocco Galla' coffee table, Swiss pine, Italy, ca. 1969
This captivating monolithic 'Blocco Galla' coffee table is designed by Giuseppe Rivadossi, dating around...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
Folke Ohlsson Model 1304-T Roman Travertine Top Coffee Table for Dux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials:
New Roman Travertine Stone, Walnut-Stained Oak Wood
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Travertine
Brutalist Round Coffee Table in Black Stone Look Resin
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cocktail or coffee table, resin, Northern-Europe, 1970s.
A striking example of 1970s design, this deep black coffee or cocktail table embodies a bold yet refined aesthetic. Crafted ...
Category
Vintage 1970s European Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Resin
1970s Italian Assymetrical Grid Coffee Table in Walnut and Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Coffee table, walnut, lacquered wood, glass, Italy, 1970s
This 1970s Italian coffee table is a geometric and highly organized composition, built from walnut, glass, and grey lacque...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Roger Capron Round Coffee Table with Floral Imprints in Ceramic and Wood
By Roger Capron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Roger Capron, coffee table, ceramic, beech, France, 1960s
This table is another exquisite example of Roger Capron’s work, showcasing a round tabletop composed of his preferred mater...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Beech
