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Willy Ballez marble coffee table Belgium 1979
Willy Ballez marble coffee table Belgium 1979

Willy Ballez marble coffee table Belgium 1979

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

This coffee table designed by Willy Ballez, is crafted in his own atelier in Belgium in 1979. It

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Giulio Lazzotti Megeia coffee table pair Italy 1979
Giulio Lazzotti Megeia coffee table pair Italy 1979

Giulio Lazzotti Megeia coffee table pair Italy 1979

By Giulio Lazzotti

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Nice pair of coffee tables by Gulio Lazzotti and manufactured by Megeia, italy 1979. The base

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Carrara Marble

Lella and Massimo Vignelli Kono coffee table, Italy 1979
Lella and Massimo Vignelli Kono coffee table, Italy 1979

Lella and Massimo Vignelli Kono coffee table, Italy 1979

By Lella & Massimo Vignelli for Casigliani

Located in ABCOUDE, UT

Stunning ‘Kono’ coffee table designed by Lella and Massino Vignelli and manufactured by Casigliani

Category

Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine, Copper

Bamboo "Rib" Coffee Table by Henry Olko, 1979
Bamboo "Rib" Coffee Table by Henry Olko, 1979

Bamboo "Rib" Coffee Table by Henry Olko, 1979

By Henry Olko

Located in New York City, NY

Bamboo "Rib" Coffee Table by Henry Olko for Willow and Reed, United States This design balances

Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bamboo

Christian Krekels Signed Belgian Etched Brass Agate Coffee Table, 1979
Christian Krekels Signed Belgian Etched Brass Agate Coffee Table, 1979

Christian Krekels Signed Belgian Etched Brass Agate Coffee Table, 1979

By Christian Krekels

Located in Paris, IDF

This is a beautiful Belgium coffee table signed by Christian Krekels in 1979. The table features a

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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Agate, Brass

Trioh Danish Rosewood Square Floating Top Coffee Side Lamp Table 1979
Trioh Danish Rosewood Square Floating Top Coffee Side Lamp Table 1979

Trioh Danish Rosewood Square Floating Top Coffee Side Lamp Table 1979

By Trioh Møbelfabrik

Located in Forest Grove, PA

A very well made Danish rosewood floating top coffee table made by Trioh. This versatile table

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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Unique Restored Tiara Coffee Table by Henry Olko for Willow and Reed, circa 1979
Unique Restored Tiara Coffee Table by Henry Olko for Willow and Reed, circa 1979

Unique Restored Tiara Coffee Table by Henry Olko for Willow and Reed, circa 1979

By Willow and Reed, Henry Olko

Located in Atlanta, GA

An exquisite and unique coffee table by the esteemed Henry Olko for his Willow and Reed firm, circa

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cane, Rattan

Jean de Lespinasse (1896-1979), unique duo of coffee tables, France 1950
Jean de Lespinasse (1896-1979), unique duo of coffee tables, France 1950

Jean de Lespinasse (1896-1979), unique duo of coffee tables, France 1950

By Jean De Lespinasse

Located in Catonvielle, FR

Unique pair of coffee tables by Jean de Lespinasse, France 1950. This duo of tables comes in two

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Coffee Table
Contemporary Coffee Table

Contemporary Coffee Table

Located in New York, NY

A contemporary American coffee table. Custom made with steel and brass details and a circular glass

Category

Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Rattan coffee table
Rattan coffee table

Rattan coffee table

Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR

Lovey hand woven rattan coffee table circa 1979. Glass top, great condition.

Category

Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan

Mahogany Circular Coffee Table, 1970s
Mahogany Circular Coffee Table, 1970s

Mahogany Circular Coffee Table, 1970s

By Paolo Portoghesi

Located in Montelabbate, PU

Mahogany circular coffee table with crystal, 1970s. The dimensions are: H. 36 cm x Ø 110 cm

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table

Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table

Located in Weesp, NL

Elegant Mid-Century Modern coffee table Great architectural designed coffee table with a thick

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Vintage 1970s Danish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Percival Lafer Rosewood Coffee Table Brazil
Percival Lafer Rosewood Coffee Table Brazil

Percival Lafer Rosewood Coffee Table Brazil

By Percival Lafer

Located in Miami, FL

Percival Lafer Rosewood Coffee Table Base, signed made in brazil. Table needs a glass top or marble

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

1970s Italian Leather Trunk Coffee Table
1970s Italian Leather Trunk Coffee Table

1970s Italian Leather Trunk Coffee Table

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1970s Italian leather trunk on brushed steel base. Trunk comes off base.

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Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Leather

Small Psychedelic Coffee Table, 1970s
Small Psychedelic Coffee Table, 1970s

Small Psychedelic Coffee Table, 1970s

Located in Montelabbate, PU

The style is Space Age and the decorative quality is high for the top of this small table of the

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Chrome coffee table
Chrome coffee table

Chrome coffee table

$2,684Sale Price|20% Off

Chrome coffee table

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This design coffee table is made of chrome with clear glass shelves. This is a Ftrench work. Circa

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Brutalist Coffee Table
Brutalist Coffee Table

Brutalist Coffee Table

Located in London, GB

A Brutalist forged iron and glass top circular coffee table France, Circa 1970

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Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Modern Travertine Coffee Table
Mid-Century Modern Travertine Coffee Table

Mid-Century Modern Travertine Coffee Table

Located in Weesp, NL

Mid-Century Modern Travertine side table in great condition. This elegant and sophisticated piece

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Travertine Coffee Table
Travertine Coffee Table

Travertine Coffee Table

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

This travertine table was made in the style of Angelo Mangiarotti for Up & Up. It can be dated

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

LaVerne Coffee Table
LaVerne Coffee Table

LaVerne Coffee Table

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1970's silver plated and polychromed LaVerne coffee table. Measurements: Length: 48" Width

Category

Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Steel and Glass Coffee Table, 1970s
Steel and Glass Coffee Table, 1970s

Steel and Glass Coffee Table, 1970s

Located in Montelabbate, PU

Steel and glass coffee table, 1970s Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboard boxes is included. If

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Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

1970's Glass & Travertine Coffee Table
1970's Glass & Travertine Coffee Table

1970's Glass & Travertine Coffee Table

Located in Bern, CH

1970’s glass topped travertine lounge table. Round glass tabletop set on a two part solid natural

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Coffee table 1970s
Coffee table 1970s

Coffee table 1970s

$259Sale Price|20% Off

Coffee table 1970s

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Coffee table 1960s Beautiful vintage patina. Produced by Meblo.

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Coffee Table, George Mathias
Coffee Table, George Mathias

Coffee Table, George Mathias

Located in Los angeles, CA

Coffee Table Designer: George Mathias

Category

Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Roberto Monsani Coffee Table
Roberto Monsani Coffee Table

Roberto Monsani Coffee Table

Located in New York, NY

The Coffee Table by Roberto Monsani exemplifies the refined simplicity and thoughtful craftsmanship

Category

Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Mika Coffee Table
Mika Coffee Table

Mika Coffee Table

Located in New York, NY

Delicately carved Mika coffee table. The entire table is made of a single block of Mika

Category

Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

60s 70s Teak Table Coffee Table Coffee Table Henning Kjaernulf Design
60s 70s Teak Table Coffee Table Coffee Table Henning Kjaernulf Design

60s 70s Teak Table Coffee Table Coffee Table Henning Kjaernulf Design

By Henning Kjærnulf, Vejle Stole & Møbelfabrik

Located in Neuenkirchen, NI

60s 70s teak table coffee table coffee table Henning Kjaernulf Design 70s Object: coffee table

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Vintage LaVerne Coffee Table
Vintage LaVerne Coffee Table

Vintage LaVerne Coffee Table

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1970's patinated and silvered LaVerne bronze coffee table with enamel details

Category

Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

60s 70s Coffee Table Metal Side Table Adjustable Coffee Table Design
60s 70s Coffee Table Metal Side Table Adjustable Coffee Table Design

60s 70s Coffee Table Metal Side Table Adjustable Coffee Table Design

Located in Neuenkirchen, NI

60s 70s coffee table metal side table adjustable coffee table design 60s 70s Object: coffee

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Vintage 1970s European Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Vintage Travertine Coffee Table, Postmodern 1970s Design
Vintage Travertine Coffee Table, Postmodern 1970s Design

Vintage Travertine Coffee Table, Postmodern 1970s Design

Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL

Beautiful vintage travertine coffee table with sculptural presence and a minimalist aesthetic

Category

Vintage 1970s European Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Cobra Coffee Table
Cobra Coffee Table

Cobra Coffee Table

$6,900Sale Price|25% Off

Cobra Coffee Table

By Henri Fernandez

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Cobra coffee table made of brass, bronze and copper by Henri Fernandez. There is a light under the

Category

Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Large Laverne Coffee Table
Large Laverne Coffee Table

Large Laverne Coffee Table

Located in New York, NY

A large A circa 1970's square Laverne coffee table with original finish. Measurements: Height: 17

Category

Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Scrolled Pencil Bamboo Coffee Table, Italy, 1970s
Scrolled Pencil Bamboo Coffee Table, Italy, 1970s

Scrolled Pencil Bamboo Coffee Table, Italy, 1970s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sculptural Italian coffee table from the 1970s composed of tightly wrapped pencil bamboo over a

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bamboo

Belgian ceramic coffee table
Belgian ceramic coffee table

Belgian ceramic coffee table

Located in BE

This beautiful coffee table dates from the 1970s and was made in Belgium. Created by an unknown

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Metal

Italian bar coffee table
Italian bar coffee table

Italian bar coffee table

Located in BE

This Italian-made 1970s coffee table, crafted by a unknown renowned designer, is a true quality

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

1970s Henning Kjaernulf Danish Oak Coffee Table
1970s Henning Kjaernulf Danish Oak Coffee Table

1970s Henning Kjaernulf Danish Oak Coffee Table

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Duxbury, MA

Rare coffee table in quarter-sawn white oak, designed by Henning (Henry) Kjaernulf. Denmark, c

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Bill Barrett Fabricated Aluminum Sculpture Coffee Table
Bill Barrett Fabricated Aluminum Sculpture Coffee Table

Bill Barrett Fabricated Aluminum Sculpture Coffee Table

By Bill Barrett

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Bill Barretts' work can be found in close to 50 museums including. Albright college, the Cleveland museum of art and the Albuquerque museum of art. This is not the original glass top.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Chrome and Glass Coffee Table by Directional
Chrome and Glass Coffee Table by Directional

Chrome and Glass Coffee Table by Directional

By Directional, Milo Baughman

Located in Highland, IN

This large scale coffee table by Directional has a very strong architectural quality with a pair of

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Vintage Laverne Coffee Table
Vintage Laverne Coffee Table

Vintage Laverne Coffee Table

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1970's Laverne coffee table with silver and patinated bronze finish. Measurements: Height

Category

Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Willy Rizzo - coffee table
Willy Rizzo - coffee table

Willy Rizzo - coffee table

By Willy Rizzo

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Blue lacquered coffee table with cocktail bar. Modèle Alveo. Italy, 1970. Dimensions : 36 x 130 x

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Chinoiserie Rattan Coffee Table
Chinoiserie Rattan Coffee Table

Chinoiserie Rattan Coffee Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Chinoiserie rattan Coffee Table with original white washed aged finish. Beautiful hand details on

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Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan

Modernist Coffee Table
Modernist Coffee Table

Modernist Coffee Table

Located in New York, NY

A modernist cocktail table with an inset decorative top surrounded by wooden frame. Resting a black

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Coffee Table by Kouloufi
Coffee Table by Kouloufi

Coffee Table by Kouloufi

By Kouloufi

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

This round coffee table is design by the Belgium designer Kouloufi around 1970. The frame consists

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Chequerboard Coffee Table
Chequerboard Coffee Table

Chequerboard Coffee Table

Located in London, England

French, 1970s. Mirror-polished steel and black composition, in squares alternating in height.  

Category

Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

70s Italian Coffee Table
70s Italian Coffee Table

70s Italian Coffee Table

Located in Ljubljana, SI

This stunning Italian vintage coffee table is a quintessential example of Mid-Century Modern or

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Rectangular Brass Coffee Table
Rectangular Brass Coffee Table

Rectangular Brass Coffee Table

By Romeo Rega

Located in Val de Bagnes, CH

furniture designs. This piece from 1970 would be a superb acquisition for use as a coffee table or display

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Steel & Crystal Coffee Table from Cidue, 1970s
Steel & Crystal Coffee Table from Cidue, 1970s

Steel & Crystal Coffee Table from Cidue, 1970s

By Cidue

Located in Montelabbate, PU

CIDUE steel coffee table with anthracite colored crystal. Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboard

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Crystal, Steel

Coffee Table in Steel & Smoked Glass, 1970s
Coffee Table in Steel & Smoked Glass, 1970s

Coffee Table in Steel & Smoked Glass, 1970s

Located in Montelabbate, PU

Steel and smoked glass coffee table, 1960s-70s. Light wear due to age and use. It has one chip (see

Category

Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Rectangular Chromed Coffee Table
Rectangular Chromed Coffee Table

Rectangular Chromed Coffee Table

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This nice rectangular coffee table is made of chromed with two bronze glass shelves. The top shelf

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Pace Coffee Table
Pace Coffee Table

Pace Coffee Table

By Pace Furniture Company

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Polished brass with black lacquered bass.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Large rosewood coffee table
Large rosewood coffee table

Large rosewood coffee table

Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR

Very large Scandinavian Rio rosewood coffee table from the seventies. Great quality and condition

Category

Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Stainless Steel and Glass Coffee Table
Stainless Steel and Glass Coffee Table

Stainless Steel and Glass Coffee Table

By François Monnet 1

Located in Weesp, NL

1970s brushed stainless steel side table designed by Francois Monnet in fantastic condition as

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Italian Travertine Coffee Table from Artedi, 1970s
Italian Travertine Coffee Table from Artedi, 1970s

Italian Travertine Coffee Table from Artedi, 1970s

By Artedi

Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie

Introducing the epitome of elegance: the Italian Artedi Coffee Table from the 1970s. Crafted with

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine, Steel

Tendo Mokko coffee table
Tendo Mokko coffee table

Tendo Mokko coffee table

Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR

Rare Tendo Mokko coffee table. Original stickers under the top. Timeless design, beautiful legs

Category

Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

1970s Checkerboard Coffee Table
1970s Checkerboard Coffee Table

1970s Checkerboard Coffee Table

Located in Chicago, IL

this table is in great condition but has scuffs consistent with age and use along with some minor

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

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1979 Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1979 coffee table you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, glass and brass, every 1979 coffee table was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 1979 coffee table — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A 1979 coffee table made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Hollywood Regency — is very popular. A well-made 1979 coffee table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Willy Rizzo, Maison Jansen and Paul Evans are consistently popular.

How Much is a 1979 Coffee Table?

Prices for a 1979 coffee table start at $1 and top out at $180,000 with the average selling for $2,998.

Finding the Right Coffee-tables-cocktail-tables for You

As a practical focal point in your living area, antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables are an invaluable addition to any interior.

Low tables that were initially used as tea tables or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. Early coffee tables surfaced in Victorian-era England, likely influenced by the use of tea tables in Japanese tea gardens. In the United States, furniture makers worked to introduce low, long tables into their offerings as the popularity of coffee and “coffee breaks” took hold during the late 19th century and early 20th century.

It didn’t take long for coffee tables and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Originally, these tables were as simple as they are practical — as high as your sofa and made primarily of wood. In recent years, however, metal, glass and plastics have become popular in coffee tables and cocktail tables, and design hasn’t been restricted to the conventional low profile, either.

Visionary craftspeople such as Paul Evans introduced bold, geometric designs that challenge the traditional idea of what a coffee table can be. The elongated rectangles and wide boxy forms of Evans’s desirable Cityscape coffee table, for example, will meet your needs but undoubtedly prove imposing in your living space.

If you’re shopping for an older coffee table to bring into your home — be it an antique Georgian-style coffee table made of mahogany or walnut with decorative inlays or a classic square mid-century modern piece comprised of rosewood designed by the likes of Ettore Sottsass — there are a few things you should keep in mind.

Both the table itself and what you put on it should align with the overall design of the room, not just by what you think looks fashionable in isolation. According to interior designer Tamara Eaton, the material of your vintage coffee table is something you need to consider. “With a glass coffee table, you also have to think about the surface underneath, like the rug or floor,” she says. “With wood and stone tables, you think about what’s on top.”

Find the perfect centerpiece for any room, no matter what your personal furniture style on 1stDibs — shop Art Deco coffee tables, travertine coffee tables and other antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables today.

Questions About 1979 Coffee Table
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Coffee tables were originally used in living spaces during social gatherings to support a tray containing multiple mugs, a coffee pot, creamers and sugar bowls. Low to the ground and centrally located in the space, coffee tables reduced the host or hostess’s need to constantly stand and serve her guests.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Yes, a coffee table can be too low. Most experts recommend choosing a coffee table that is around one to two inches lower than the seat height of your sofa or loveseat. You may find it difficult to access items on the tabletop while seated if you choose a shorter table. In addition, an overly low coffee table can make a room feel cramped or unbalanced. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Sometimes, designers intentionally place ultra-low coffee tables in spaces to create a bold contrast in a large room. Feel free to break from convention when choosing a coffee table. What's most important is that the finished result appeals to you and allows you to enjoy your seating area to the fullest. Shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    No one knows for sure who invented the coffee table. The earliest examples of the occasional table can be traced back to Victorian-era Britain. At that time, makers like William Watt and Collinson and Lock were producing coffee tables in large quantities.

    Notably, F. Stuart Foote, the designer behind the American Imperial Furniture Company, claimed to have invented the coffee table in the early 20th century. He stated that he did so by cutting down the legs of a dining table. However, it's unlikely that Foote is the actual inventor of the coffee table, as books describing coffee tables existed in the UK a decade before his birth in 1872.

    Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A coffee table should generally be two-thirds as long as the sofa it stands in front of and around the same height as the sofa’s seat cushions.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    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 ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between a center table and a coffee table is usually size. Center tables tend to be larger-sized accent tables placed in the center of seating areas. On the other hand, coffee tables are smaller tables usually positioned in front of sofas and loveseats. On 1stDibs, find a variety of center tables and coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.

    The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.

    Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa, and its depth will match the seating. These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables, but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a coffee table and a console table is in the design. A coffee table is a low table that comes in many shapes, such as surfaces that are rectangles, squares, ovals or circles. Console tables are taller and usually have elongated shapes, such as ovals, rectangles or semicircles. Placement is another differentiator between the two types of tables. Coffee tables usually go in front of sofas and loveseats, while console tables may be placed behind a sofa or loveseat or along a wall. Find a large collection of coffee tables and console tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    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 26, 2021
    Tray top coffee tables are coffee tables with long, flat rectangular surfaces that are supported by an x-frame base. Low tables that were initially used as tea or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. After coffee drinking and “coffee breaks” became popular, it didn’t take long for coffee and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary tray top coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To style an oval coffee table, create balance with opposites. Choose a sofa and accent chairs with a boxier shape for a striking contrast. Place a rectangular tray in the center and use it to display decorative accents or to store remotes and coasters. Another approach to decorating an oval table is to use decorative accents at different heights. Think of a tall vase placed next to a low bowl and a small sculpture positioned on top of two stacked coffee table books. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oval coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Styling a Noguchi coffee table really depends on the space you’re placing it in. The possibilities are far-reaching, so consider the colors and coordination of the other furniture and fixtures around the table. Noguchi tables look beautiful on their own or styled with flowers, books or pottery. Shop a selection of Isamu Noguchi pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Coffee tables became popular in the 1920s and ’30s. Pieces from this time period often show off the characteristics of Art Deco design, such as metal accents, mirrored finishes and the use of exotic woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Coffee tables first came into use during the Victorian era, largely in response to the rise of coffee houses in London. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    There isn't really a standard size of a coffee table. Manufacturers produce coffee tables in a range of sizes and shapes. However, many rectangular tables are around 45 to 48 inches in length by 25 to 28 inches in width. Heights typically range from 16 to 18 inches. Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    How big a coffee table for a sectional should be depends on the dimensions of the sectional. For a balanced look, a coffee table should be roughly two-thirds of the length of the sofa portion of a sofa and chaise sectional. If you have an L-shaped sofa, the coffee table should be around two-thirds of the length of each arm. Find a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To authenticate your Noguchi coffee table, there are three different marks to look for. Isamu Noguchi’s signature will be on the edge of the table and on a medallion under the base. Even under the medallion, you will find Noguchi’s initials. Shop a collection of properly vetted Noguchi pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To stack books on a coffee table, place the largest one on the bottom with the spine facing the focal piece of furniture, usually the sofa. Then, add the next largest, lining up the inner edges so that the spines create a stepped effect. Continue adding books to complete the stack and top it off with a decorative object if you wish. Shop a variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.