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22 Jackson Coffee Table
By The Sourcing Collective
Located in Milan, IT
22 Jackson is a coffee table designed by Maiarelli Studio specifically for hospitality environments
Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

22 Jackson Coffee Table
22 Jackson Coffee Table
H 16.93 in W 25.6 in D 17.8 in
Coffee Table 12 - 22 Carat Gold Leaf Top
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
A modern design coffee table with four gilt varying panels of 12 - 22 Carat gold leaf, the ebonised
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Gold Leaf

Coffee Table 12 - 22 Carat Gold Leaf Top
Coffee Table 12 - 22 Carat Gold Leaf Top
H 14.57 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Artisanal Elegance Unseen Force #22 Solid Wood Coffee Table by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Artisanal Elegance Unseen Force #22 Solid Wood Coffee Table by Joel Escalona Sculptural coffee
Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

2012 Florence Knoll Ebonized Walnut and Chromed Steel 46 x 22 inch Coffee Table
By Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a 2012 production Florence Knoll coffee table with chromed steel base and
Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Dropside Coffee Table
Located in Annville, PA
Another item in the Niagara Furniture lyre inspired collection of furniture this Dropside Coffee
Category

2010s Renaissance Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Dropside Coffee Table
Dropside Coffee Table
H 22 in W 63.5 in D 26 in
CraftAssociates Coffee Tables, Milo Baughman Coffee Table, Striped Top
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Coffee Tables, Milo Baughman Coffee Table, Striped Top The Milo Baughman Striped
Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Rosewood, Walnut

Primitive Oak Coffee Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
French primitive oak low table / coffee table. 1890. Reference: 8032 Dimensions 60.5 inches (154
Category

Antique 19th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Primitive Oak Coffee Table
Primitive Oak Coffee Table
H 18 in W 60.5 in D 22 in
Vintage Elm Coffee Table
Located in Brea, CA
Elm coffee table 75”w x 22”d x 23”h Vintage elm wood coffee table Solid and sturdy, ready for
Category

20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Vintage Elm Coffee Table
Vintage Elm Coffee Table
H 33 in W 75 in D 22 in
Contemporary Curved Wood and Steel Coffee Table, Cusp Coffee Table
Located in Portland, OR
The Cusp Coffee Table is our signature design piece. Created for people who like to make a
Category

2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Pebble Coffee Table by Nada Debs, Contemporary Marble Coffee Table
By Nada Debs
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by pebbles on the beach, this contemporary coffee table is expandable and contractible
Category

2010s Lebanese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Steel

Unusual Large Coffee Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Unusual large English coffee table with an art room painted top. 1920. Reference: 7720
Category

Early 20th Century English Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Pine

Unusual Large Coffee Table
Unusual Large Coffee Table
H 22 in W 48 in D 48 in
Pebble Coffee Table by Nada Debs, Contemporary Marble Coffee Table
By Nada Debs
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by pebbles on the beach, this contemporary coffee table is expandable and contractible
Category

2010s Lebanese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Steel

Pebble Coffee Table by Nada Debs, Contemporary Marble Coffee Table
By Nada Debs
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by pebbles on the beach, this contemporary coffee table is expandable and contractible
Category

2010s Lebanese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Steel

Concrete Rebar Coffee Table
By VerteX Design Studio, VerteX Concrete
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Glass Fiber Reinforced concrete table, W 22" D 22" H 23" Thickness 2.25" Weight 60 lbs. The
Category

2010s Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Concrete, Metal

Concrete Rebar Coffee Table
Concrete Rebar Coffee Table
H 23 in W 22 in D 22 in
Dunbar Natzler Coffee Table
By Edward Wormley, Gertrud and Otto Natzler, Dunbar Furniture
Located in New York, NY
A rare low 1950s sculptural walnut cocktail table with inset Natzler tiles. Measures: 18" H x
Category

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

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

Dunbar Natzler Coffee Table
Dunbar Natzler Coffee Table
H 18 in W 30 in D 22 in
Andre Arbus Coffee Table
By André Arbus
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Forties Art Deco coffee table by Andre Arbus, circa 1938, in sculpted mahogany with mahogany
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Andre Arbus Coffee Table
Andre Arbus Coffee Table
H 18 in W 49 in D 19.5 in
Marc Weinstein Brutalist Coffee Table
By Daniel Gluck, Marc Weinstein
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Marc Weinstein Brutalist Nail Sculpture Metal and Glass Coffee Table. Great small scale size 22' x
Category

Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Marc Weinstein Brutalist Coffee Table
Marc Weinstein Brutalist Coffee Table
H 15.75 in W 40 in D 22 in
French Bleached Oak Coffee Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Large 19th C French bleached oak coffee table with a 2.5" thick top. 1860. Reference: 8078
Category

Antique 19th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

French Bleached Oak Coffee Table
French Bleached Oak Coffee Table
H 22 in W 82.5 in D 31 in
Federal Style Marble Coffee Table
By Heritage-Henredon
Located in Pasadena, TX
Federal Style marble coffee table. Oval table in mahogany with white marble top. Carved Federal
Category

Mid-20th Century Federal Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Federal Style Marble Coffee Table
Federal Style Marble Coffee Table
H 18 in W 22 in D 34 in
Brass Bonsai Tree Coffee Table
By Willy Daro
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Brass bonsai tree and cranes coffee / side table in the manner of Willy Daro. Glass shown is 33” x
Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Brass Bonsai Tree Coffee Table
Brass Bonsai Tree Coffee Table
H 18 in W 26 in D 22 in
Sebastian Coffee Table by VOLK
By VOLK 3
Located in Brooklyn, NY
As shown: Solid white oak with cerused finish Oil and wax finish Dimensions: 40” L x 22” W x 15” H
Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Sebastian Coffee Table by VOLK
Sebastian Coffee Table by VOLK
H 15 in W 40 in D 22 in
Vintage Tessellated Stone Coffee Table and Side Tables
By Marquis Collection of Beverly Hills 1
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful vintage tessellated stone coffee tables and side tables designed and manufactured in the
Category

Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

Polished Bronze and Glass Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Polished bronze and glass coffee table. Glass is approximately one inch thick. Four individual
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Rene Drouet Coffee or Side Table
By René Drouet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French 1940s Art Deco low side or coffee table in gilt forged iron by Rene Drouet. Measures: 36
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Rene Drouet Coffee or Side Table
Rene Drouet Coffee or Side Table
H 19.5 in W 22 in D 36 in
Broyhill Brasilia Midcentury Walnut Coffee Table
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Countryside, IL
Broyhill Brasilia midcentury walnut coffee table This coffee table measures: 60 wide x 22 deep x
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

1970s Vintage Italian Brass Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage Italian coffee table in brass with a burgundy coloured lacquered top. This dates
Category

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

Materials

Brass

1970s Vintage Italian Brass Coffee Table
1970s Vintage Italian Brass Coffee Table
H 14.18 in W 33.86 in D 22.05 in
Vintage Coffee Table by Merrow Associates
By Richard Young, Merrow Associates
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and iconic vintage coffee table by Merrow Associates. This was made in England, it
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Coffee Table by Merrow Associates
Vintage Coffee Table by Merrow Associates
H 15.75 in W 48.04 in D 22.05 in
Folio Coffee Table by Kutarq Studio
By Kutarq Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Folio Coffee Table by Kutarq Studio Materials: Stainless steel. Dimensions: D 99 x W 22 x H 23 cm
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Folio Coffee Table by Kutarq Studio
Folio Coffee Table by Kutarq Studio
H 9.06 in W 8.67 in D 38.98 in
Antique Military Campaign Style Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A smart and impressive antique leather top coffee table in the military campaign style. This was
Category

Vintage 1950s British Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut, Yew

Antique Military Campaign Style Coffee Table
Antique Military Campaign Style Coffee Table
H 21.66 in W 48.04 in D 19.69 in
Rizo Strom Twin Coffee Table Set
By RIZO
Located in Mumbai, IN
this lifestyle piece. Get inspired to decorate the living room with the Strom Twin set of coffee tables
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass, Gold Leaf

Brass Tray Coffee Table Bamboo Glass
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A 1970s Brass & Glass Tray Coffee Table
Category

Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Brass Tray Coffee Table Bamboo Glass
Brass Tray Coffee Table Bamboo Glass
H 16.75 in W 53.5 in D 35 in
EM109 Coffee Table by Eero Moss
Located in Geneve, CH
EM109 coffee table by Eero Moss One of a kind Dimensions; W 149 x D 60 x H 22 cm Materials
Category

2010s Romanian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ash, Walnut

EM109 Coffee Table by Eero Moss
EM109 Coffee Table by Eero Moss
H 8.67 in W 58.67 in D 23.63 in
Mid-Century Small Walnut Low Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Small Walnut Low Coffee Table Design: Mid-Century Modern style with four tapered legs
Category

20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Kristiansen & Thomassen Teak and Cane Coffee Table
Located in Winnipeg, MB
Beautiful Danish teak coffee table by Kristiansen & Thomassen, Denmark. This striking piece
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Odeon Style Art Deco Maple Coffee Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Odeon Style Art Deco Maple Coffee Table A very stylish piece of Art Deco Design, this 8 sided
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Maple

Joaquim Tenreiro Coffee Table, Brasil, 1950
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Joaquim Tenreiro Coffee table Manufactured by Tenreiro Moveis e Decoraçoes Brazil, 1950
Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Joaquim Tenreiro Coffee Table, Brasil, 1950
Joaquim Tenreiro Coffee Table, Brasil, 1950
H 12.6 in W 51.19 in D 21.66 in
Vintage French Brass and Marble Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A stylish and very well made vintage French brass and marble coffee table. This was made in France
Category

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

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Vintage French Brass and Marble Coffee Table
Vintage French Brass and Marble Coffee Table
H 17.33 in W 38.19 in D 22.05 in
MCM Teak Expandable Adjustable Height Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid-Century Modern Swedish table in teak, 1950s. This clever coffee table converts to a game/dining
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Tyrollean Baroque Coffee Table, Austria, circa 1750
Located in Miami, FL
, in ash with box stretcher and one drawer. Table was shortened for use as a coffee table. Austria
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Austrian Baroque Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ash

Danish modern flip top coffee table / bar
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements: 22
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish modern flip top coffee table / bar
Danish modern flip top coffee table / bar
H 14.75 in W 22 in D 39.5 in
Basalto Siciliano Coffee Table by Dessislava Madanska
By Dessislava Madanska
Located in Geneve, CH
Basalto Siciliano Coffee Table by Dessislava Madanska Limited Edition of 5 + 1 AP. Dimensions: W
Category

2010s English Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

Modernist Mid 20th Century Sculptured Hardwood Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
16; Width 59"; Depth 22 1/2" Mid 20th Century Modernist Hardwood Coffee Table. Dimensions: Height 16
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Andrianna Shamaris Single Slab Petrified Wood Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive two inch single slab petrified wood coffee table resting on a mid century style teak
Category

2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood, Petrified Wood

Giorgio Collection 3 Levels Round Cocktail Coffee Table
By Giorgio Collection
Located in New York, NY
Infinity 3 level tier coffee table with soft round curves. Three levels cocktail table composed of
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Gold Plate, Stainless Steel

Louis XVI Style Gray Painted Coffee Table
Located in Essex, MA
Hodgins, Boston. Sothebys New York sale of the estate of Mrs John Hay Whitney , April 22-25 1999. Lot 358
Category

Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Breccia Marble

Tall Round Center Coffee Table Chrome and Glass
By Dunbar Furniture, Roger Sprunger
Located in Rockaway, NJ
22" higher which higher then usual coffee table.  
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Haumea Brass Coffee Table Small by Massimo Castagna
By Gallotti & Radice
Located in Boston, MA
Haumea coffee table designed by Massimo Castagna Coffee table in 10 mm transparent extra light
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Jasper Coffee Table, Customizable Metal, Wood and Resin
By Wüd Furniture Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The sleek and striking curved jasper coffee table features a charred black oak base with blackened
Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Mid Century Glass Top Chrome Wood Coffee Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
Mid century glass chrome wood coffee table Interesting mix of glass, chrome and wood in this 54
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Brass & Mahogany Campaign Style Coffee Tables or End Tables
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of brass & mahogany Campaign style coffee tables or end tables. Unmarked, Attributed to the
Category

20th Century American Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Elm Wood Wide Seat Bench or Coffee Table
Located in Brea, CA
, use as as a table behind a sofa, stool, coffee table, they are great for any space. Each piece is
Category

20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Rene Prou Silver Leaf Iron Scroll Coffee Table
By René Prou
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This coffee table is an interesting piece and could be a good addition to any home or collection
Category

Vintage 1940s French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron, Silver Leaf

Antique Italian Baroque Fruitwood Marble Top Coffee Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Italian Baroque fruitwood marble top coffee table is a beautiful expression of the Baroque
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Mid Century Danish Modern Folke Ohlsson Coffee Table
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Tulsa, OK
. * * * Mid Century Danish Modern Folke Ohlsson Coffee Table. Above average vintage condition and structurally
Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Enrique Garcel Tessellated Bone and Brass Coffee Table
By Enrique Garcel
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Unique designer tessellated bone and inlaid brass coffee table by Columbian designer Enrique Garcel
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Heritage Henredon Frank Lloyd Wright Coffee Table Set, 1956
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Frank Lloyd Wright for Heritage Henredon hexagonal coffee table and wedge side tables from 1956
Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

Form Meets Function Solace 22: Solid Walnut Table with Heavy, Elegant Base
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Round Coffee Table Made of Solid Wood, Center Table Solace S22 by Joel Escalona The Solace table
Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Poul Kjærholm, PK61 coffee table Marble, Denmark 1960s
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
The low table PK 61 Kjaerholm created to complement the PK 22 lounge chair is one of his most
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Steel

Antique Coffee Table Louis XV by Adams Always
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of An Antique Coffee Table Louis XV by ADAMS
Category

Vintage 1930s American Louis XV Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

American Industrial Oak and Steel Pallet Coffee Table
Located in Topeka, KS
coffee table. They are in very solid sturdy condition with loads of age patina, circa 1930s or prior
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

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22 Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 22 coffee table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A 22 coffee table — often made from wood, metal and glass — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a 22 coffee table, we have 1042 options in-stock, while there are 181 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the 22 coffee table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each 22 coffee table bearing mid-century modern, modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 22 coffee table over the years, but those crafted by Edward Wormley, Dunbar and Finn Juhl are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a 22 Coffee Table?

The average selling price for a 22 coffee table at 1stDibs is $2,500, while they’re typically $49 on the low end and $248,500 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right tables for You

The right vintage, new or antique tables can help make any space in your home stand out.

Over the years, the variety of tables available to us, as well as our specific needs for said tables, has broadened. Today, with all manner of these must-have furnishings differing in shape, material and style, any dining room table can shine just as brightly as the guests who gather around it.

Remember, when shopping for a dining table, it must fit your dining area, and you need to account for space around the table too — think outside the box, as an oval dining table may work for tighter spaces. Alternatively, if you’ve got the room, a Regency-style dining table can elevate any formal occasion at mealtime.

Innovative furniture makers and designers have also redefined what a table can be. Whether it’s an unconventional Ping-Pong table, a brass side table to display your treasured collectibles or a Louis Vuitton steamer trunk to add an air of nostalgia to your loft, your table can say a lot about you.

The visionary work of French designer Xavier Lavergne, for example, includes tables that draw on the forms of celestial bodies as often as they do aquatic creatures or fossils. Elsewhere, Italian architect Gae Aulenti, who looked to Roman architecture in crafting her stately Jumbo coffee table, created clever glass-topped mobile coffee tables that move on bicycle tires or sculpted wood wheels for Fontana Arte

Coffee and cocktail tables can serve as a room’s centerpiece with attention-grabbing details and colors. Glass varieties will keep your hardwood flooring and dazzling area rugs on display, while a marble or stone coffee table in a modern interior can showcase your prized art books and decorative objects. A unique vintage desk or writing table can bring sophistication and even a bit of spice to your work life. 

No matter your desired form or function, a quality table for your living space is a sound investment. On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage, new and antique bedside tables, mid-century end tables and more .

Questions About 22 Coffee Table
  • 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 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 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.

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  • 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 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 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The best coffee table for a sectional can be a round coffee table, particularly with respect to U-shaped sectionals. The circular design creates a sense of balance in small spaces and renders it easy for guests to move to and fro, especially when surrounded by chairs. Find a collection of antique and vintage coffee tables on 1stDibs today.
  • 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 ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A 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, 2022
    Modern 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Whether 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To 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 22, 2024
    The best height for a coffee table is around 1 to 2 inches lower than the seat height of the adjacent sofa. Most sofas feature seat heights of around 17 or 18 inches. As a result, the most common height for coffee tables is 15 to 17 inches. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of coffee tables.
  • 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, 2024
    Yes, 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, 2024
    The 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.
  • 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.