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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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Roger Capron, "Shogun" coffee table, signed, 1960 , France
By Roger Capron
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Roger Capron "Shogun" Coffee Table, 1960s French Design, Ceramic & Wood, Japandi Style
Description:
This iconic "Shogun" coffee table by Roger Capron, created in France during ...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
"Freeform Too" Organic Modern Coffee Table by Last Workshop, Walnut
Located in Chicago, IL
"Freeform Too" Coffee Table by Last Workshop
In natural walnut finish with natural oak legs.
58"L x 33" x 14"H
A unique and intriguing silhouette of a modern coffee table. A thick 2...
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2010s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Walnut
Constellation Coffee Table in Shagreen, Shell and Brass by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Materials
Brass
Original Carl Aubock Walnut Tree Trunk Coffee Sofa Table, Vienna, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
An authentic vintage sculptural „Baumtisch“ tree trunk table from the 1950s, designed and crafted by Carl Auböck II. This unusual minimalist piece is made from a walnut wood slab wit...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Brass
Large Rectangular Mid-Century Brazilian Modern Mixed Hardwood Cocktail Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very large & impressive rectangular coffee table from Brazil. Solid wood top consisting of mixed hardwoods shoeing their natural organic form. Extremely heavy & well made.
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Vintage 1980s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Maitland Smith Japanese Meiji Style Red Lacquered Bamboo Motif Coffee Table 48"
Located in Dayton, OH
An exquisite Japanese Meiji inspired Cocktail Table or Storage Chest by Maitland Smith, circa 1980s. Features a red-orange lacquered case designed with a golden painted bamboo shoot...
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Lacquer, Paint
$2,625 Sale Price
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