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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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Modernist "Rokato" Rattan & Glass Coffee Table by Gebr. Jonkers, 1970
By Gijs Bakker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Captivating 1970s Dutch modernist coffee table from the acclaimed Rokato collection, attributed to designer Gijs Bakker and manufactured by Gebr. Jonkers in Noordwolde, Netherlands. ...
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan, Smoked Glass, Wood
Newly Refinished - Vintage Warren Church “Perception” Coffee Table for Lane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage desig...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Roger Capron “Garrigue” Round Coffee Table, Ceramic Tile Top, France 1970
By Roger Capron
Located in Miami, FL
Roger Capron “Garrigue” Round Coffee Table, Ceramic Tile Top with Leaf Motif, France, circa 1970
“Garrigue” model round coffee table by Roger Capron, France, circa 1970. The top is ...
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Oak
Panarea capsule collection, Basiluzzo coffee table in UHPC cement mortar
Located in Rome, Lazio
Basiluzzo is a UHPC concrete coffee table designed by Paolo Cappello for Forma&Cemento and belongs to the Panarea Capsule Collection. It takes shape from sharp volumes and inclined s...
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2010s Italian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Concrete
Antique 18th century Spanish Baroque warm brown chestnut 3-drawer coffee table
Located in Casteren, NL
This exceptional Spanish coffee table is entirely crafted from solid chestnut wood. The piece shows a warm deep-brown color and a rich patina, the result of centuries of use and care...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Baroque Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Brutalist Stone and Steel Mosaic Coffee Table in the Style of Paul Kingma
By Paul Kingma
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A powerful Brutalist coffee table inspired by the work of Paul Kingma. This piece features a captivating stone mosaic top with an earthy palette of brown, slate, and gray tones, set ...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Metal
