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Paolo Piva "Alanda" Rectangular Glass and Iron Mid-Century Coffee Table, 1979
By Paolo Piva
Located in Rome, IT
Astonishing Paolo Piva production B&B Italia, 1979 coffee table in black metal frame and glass top
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Iron
$4,542
H 10.24 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
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
Coffee Table By Viliam Chlebo, Kodreta 1979
By Viliam Chlebo
Located in Zohor, SK
The original coffee table produced as a part of collection by Kodreta company in Czechoslovakia
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
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
Tito Agnoli Coffee Table for Matteo Grassi, 1979, Italy
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Oirlo, LI
This stunning coffee table was designed by the renowned Italian designer Tito Agnoli for Matteo
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
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
By Christian Krekels
Located in Paris, IDF
This is a beautiful Belgium coffee table signed by Christian Krekels in 1979. The table features a
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Agate, Brass
$34,669
H 14.57 in W 55.91 in D 31.89 in
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
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
$1,795
H 16.75 in W 25.5 in D 25.5 in
Unique Restored Tiara Coffee Table by Henry Olko for Willow and Reed, circa 1979
By Henry Olko, Willow and Reed
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
$18,000
H 16 in W 50 in D 35 in
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
$8,368 / set
H 12.41 in W 32.09 in D 20.08 in
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
Coffee Table with Mosaic Top, B. Müller-Oerlinghausen (1893-1979), Mid-20th C.
Located in Greding, DE
Contemporary coffee table by Berthold Müller-Oerlinghausen, manufactured in the mid-20th century
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Metal
$2,271
H 17.72 in W 61.82 in D 30.32 in
Teak and rattan coffee table
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Rare large scandinavian teak and rattan coffee table from the seventies.
Timeless design, great
Category
Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan, Teak
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
Vintage Percival Lafer Coffee Table
By Percival Lafer
Located in Oakland, CA
47.25” W x 25.75” D x 15.5” H
Vintage 1970s coffee table by celebrated Brazilian designer Percival
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Jacaranda
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
Located in Weesp, NL
Elegant Mid-Century Modern coffee table
Great architectural designed coffee table with a thick
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
Hollywood Regency Brass Coffee Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in Weesp, NL
Brass swan hollywood regency coffee table
A stunning two-tier brass, glass and mirror coffee table
Category
Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
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
1970s Italian Leather Trunk Coffee Table
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1970s Italian leather trunk on brushed steel base. Trunk comes off base.
Category
Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather
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
Brutalist Coffe Table
Located in Branford, CT
Brutalist coffee table. Iron and steel base and round glass top. circa 1970.
D 36 in. H 17 in
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cut Steel
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
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
Category
Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
vintage coffee table table 70s
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage coffee table table 70s
period 70s
design unknown
condition good light signs of use
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
Willy Rizzo Coffee Table
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Chicago, US
Willy rizzo coffee table in back and chrome. Scratches on top consistent with vintage condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
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
By Vejle Stole & Møbelfabrik, Henning Kjærnulf
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
$477
H 19.89 in W 25.4 in D 17.72 in
Vintage sliding top coffee table or display coffee table, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage display coffee table with a sliding glass top.
This luxurious coffee table is made from
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$1,793
H 16.54 in W 42.52 in D 42.52 in
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
Category
Vintage 1970s European Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Trunk Coffee Table
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Exceptional vintage "Trunk" coffee table in wood.
France, 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
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
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
4 drawers coffee table
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Rare double face 4 drawers Rio wood Louis XVI style coffee table circa 1970.
Beautiful wood, very
Category
Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Glass Coffee Tables (2)
Located in Collonge-Bellerive, GE
This elegant pair of glass coffee tables from the 1970s perfectly captures the minimalist ethos and
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Coffee Table by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Red Lion, PA
Mid Century Modern coffee table by Lane
It has a solid wood frame with inlaid cool gray tile ad
Category
Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
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
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
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
Coffee/End Table 1970s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Coffe/End Table 1970s
Beautiful table with smoked glass and brass.
Patina due to age, nice
Category
Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Joe Colombo Coffee Table
By Joe Colombo
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Handsome Joe Colombo Coffee Table, Italy 1970's
Oval shaped original lacquered plywood with smoked
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Parchment coffee table - 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
Square coffee table in off-white parchment.
The parchment gives the table a texture and an
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Arts and Crafts Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Parchment Paper
Angelo Mangiarotti Coffee Table
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare white marble coffee table by Angelo Mangiarotti - Italy 1970s
Constructed with three inclined
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble
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
Brutalist coffee table, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Brutalist coffee table consisting of sculpted steel legs and wooden table top insert.
Unique hand
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
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
Large Chrome Coffee Table
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This large coffee table is made of chrome with two glass shelves. The top glass is beveled all
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
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
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
$1,554 Sale Price
48% Off
H 13.78 in W 47.25 in D 31.5 in
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
Danish Teak Coffee Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Danish Teak Coffee Table
This coffee table measures: 53 wide x 31.25 deep x 18.25 inches high
We
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
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
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
Pia Manu coffee table
By Pia Manu
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Nice coffee table by Pia Manu for Amphora
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Slate, Stainless Steel
Italian Coffee Table 1970s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Italian Coffe Table 1970s
Chic Coffee Table with great vintage patina.
Light weight with 6 mm
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Brass « bonsaï » coffee table
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Rare polished brass « bonsaï » coffee table attributed to Willy Daro.
Very decorative, great
Category
Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
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
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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
- Can a coffee table be too low?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Yes, 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 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.
- Is an ottoman a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Typically, 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.
- Who invented the coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024No 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. - Why is it called a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs 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 ExpertOctober 7, 2024The 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, 2024The 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 ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, 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.
Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The 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, 2022While 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 ExpertOctober 26, 2021A tall coffee table is usually called exactly that — a tall coffee table. Coffee tables, also referred to as cocktail tables, are generally designed to sit at or below the sofa's seat height. These tables may come in a range of sizes, but they are often between 16 and 18 inches high and are designed in a variety of lengths and widths. They’re meant to provide a practical table-top surface that complements your living room layout. (A tall version might also be suitable for use as a dining table.) Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tall coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024The average height of a coffee table is around 16 to 18 inches. Designers typically choose this height to create a balance between coffee tables and sofas. The average seat height of sofas is 17 to 18 inches, and experts typically recommend that coffee tables be no more than 1 inch shorter than sofa-seat height. Explore a diverse assortment of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- Are glass coffee tables durable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether glass coffee tables are durable depends on the craftsmanship and the materials. Generally, tables with tempered glass are less likely to shatter and break. How well you care for a coffee table will also impact its life span. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of glass coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024How 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023To 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To date a Lane coffee table, look for the serial number on the underside of the piece. On most Lane coffee tables, reading the number from right to left will tell you the date that the table was manufactured. For example, a serial number that says 852140 would have been produced on April 12, 1958. Founded in Virginia in the early 20th century, Lane is largely known for its cedar chests and innovative mid-century modern designs. Find a variety of Lane coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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 ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, a coffee table should generally be lower than a couch. However, the top of the table should only be slightly lower than the couch to maintain a balanced look. A good rule of thumb is to choose a table no more than one inch shorter than your sofa's seat height. Explore a large collection of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
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Use them as tables or stools, indoors or out.