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What is the difference between a side table and a coffee table?

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What is the difference between a side table and a coffee table?
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
Roger Capron Pair of Coffee Tables 'Mambo' with Ceramic Tiles
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Roger Capron, 'Mambo' coffee tables, model 'TN12', ceramic, stained wood, France, 1970 The Mambo coffee table by French ceramicist Roger Capron is a distinctive expression of his a...
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Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Ceramic

Roger Capron Rare 'Alouette' Coffee Table with Ceramic Tiles
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Roger Capron, 'Alouette' coffee table, ceramic brown tiles, beech, France, 1960s A striking and rare coffee table by Roger Capron, model 'Alouette', crafted in France. The design c...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Ceramic, Beech

Early and Rare Ado Chale 'Relief d'Agate' Coffee Table in Cast Bronze
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ado Chale, early 'Relief d'Agate' coffee table, cast bronze, lacquered steel, Belgium, ca. 1974 This exceptionally rare Relief d’Agate coffee table, dating from circa 1974, is an ea...
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bronze, Steel

Roger Capron Coffee Table with Botanical Ceramic Tiles in Beige and Brown
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Roger Capron, coffee table, ceramic, beech, France, 1970s This table is another exquisite example of Roger Capron’s work, showcasing a rectangular tabletop composed of his preferred...
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Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Ceramic, Beech

Gae Aulenti Bicycle Tour Coffee Table.
Located in Čelinac, BA
Gae Aulenti Bicycle Tour Coffee Table
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Chrome

Italian Mid-Century Modern Modular Coffee Table in Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Coffee table, beech, Italy, 1960s This Italian coffee table combines a clean, architectural shape with an inventive, adaptable design. Its square beech frame is divided into four co...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Beech

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