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Wall 04 Set of 4 Coffee Tables by Sing Chan
Located in Geneve, CH
The wall 04 set of 4 coffee tables by Sing Chan
Dimensions: W 60 x D 100 x H 20 cm
Materials
Category
2010s Chinese Post-Modern Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Trottola 4 Coffee Table by Studio Superego for Superego Editions
By Studio Superego, Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
Coffee table Trottola 4 model designed by Studio Superego for Superego Editions. The colors of the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plexiglass
Geometria Cerchi 4 Coffee Table Brass Version by Gaspare Asaro
By form A, Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
The Geometria: Cerchi 4 table elevates the minimalist form of the cylinder by joining and
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Wooden Coffee Table, Bernard Vuarnesson, 1970s
By Bernard Vuarnesson
Located in PARIS, FR
“Par 4” Coffee Table by Bernard Vuarnesson for Bellato, Italy, 1970s
An icon of Italian design
Category
Vintage 1970s Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Materiality Vol. 4: Coffee table by Eduard Locota. Acrylic Glass Sculpture
By Eduard Locota
Located in Timisoara, RO
order; build process takes 4-6 weeks; please allow extra time for custom orders (colors can be
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balkan Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Resin, Acrylic
$35,492 Sale Price
25% Off
H 15.36 in W 37.41 in D 61.42 in
Geometria: Cerchi #4 Coffee Table by Gaspare Asaro-Polished Steel Version
By form A, Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
The Geometria: Cerchi #4 table elevates the minimalist form of the cylinder by joining and
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
$20,250 / item
H 18 in W 24 in D 54 in
Geometria Cerchi 4 Coffee Table Polished Steel Version by Gaspare Asaro
By form A, Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
The Geometria: Cerchi 4 table elevates the minimalist form of the cylinder by joining and
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
$20,250 / item
H 18 in W 54 in D 24 in
Arkhe No 4 Coffee Table Travertine, Modern Sculptural Round by Fulden Topaloglu
By Studio Kali, Fulden Topaloglu
Located in Istanbul, TR
history, culture and myths they whisper to our collective consciousness.”
Arkhe coffee table is a
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Travertine
$5,380 / item
H 13.78 in W 40.16 in D 40.16 in
Arkhe No 4 Coffee Table Square Travertine, Modern Sculptural by Fulden Topaloglu
By Studio Kali, Fulden Topaloglu
Located in Istanbul, TR
history, culture and myths they whisper to our collective consciousness.”
Arkhe coffee table is a
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Travertine
$5,940 / item
H 13.78 in W 38.19 in D 38.19 in
Arkhe No 4 Coffee Table Oval Travertine, Modern Sculptural by Fulden Topaloglu
By Fulden Topaloglu, Studio Kali
Located in Istanbul, TR
history, culture and myths they whisper to our collective consciousness.”
Arkhe coffee table is a
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Travertine
$9,560 / item
H 13.78 in W 67.72 in D 36.23 in
Rectangular 4 Pieces Nesting Solid Stainless Chrome Legs Coffee Table
By Paul McCobb, Established Lines
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Box shaped set of 4 coffee tables by Established Lines. Mirror polished solid stainless steel rod
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Coc...
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
$2,600 / set
H 18 in W 57 in D 20 in
Coffee Table and 4 Removable Side Tables
Located in Paris, FR
corners of the coffee table. The glass of the 4 side tables are stained. You can arrange these side tables
Category
Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
4 Amanta coffee table by Mario Bellini
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
Set of 4 Amanta coffee tables designed by Mario Bellini and made by B&B Italia. Mario Bellini (1935
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Fiberglass
Large Coffee Table and 4 Cubic Seats
Located in Paris, FR
Large and rare coffee table produced by Tecno in the 1970s with 4 poufs that fit together at each
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
1 of 4 Architectural Italian Coffee Tables, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
1 of 4 architectural Italian coffee tables, 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Simple Coffee Table 80 4 Legs by Contain
Located in Geneve, CH
Simple coffee table 80 4 Legs by Contain
Dimensions: D80 x H51 cm
Materials: Iron, Brass
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Marble, Brass, Iron
Simple Coffee Table 100 4 Legs by Contain
Located in Geneve, CH
Simple coffee table 100 4 legs by Contain
Dimensions: D 100 x H 51 cm
Materials: Iron, brass
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Marble, Brass, Iron
Double Stairs Coffee Table 40 4 Legs by Contain
Located in Geneve, CH
Double stairs coffee table 40 4 Legs by Contain.
Dimensions: D 40 x H 51 cm.
Materials: iron
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Marble, Brass, Iron
ClassiCon Bow Coffee Table No. 4 by Guilherme Torres
By Guilherme Torres
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by 1970s lines and designs, Brazilian Guilherme Torres presents a side table or coffee
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Round Brass Coffee Table with 4 Nesting Tables by Maison Baguès
By Maison Baguès
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This eoclassical round coffee table is made of brass with 4 corner nesting tables. This is a French
Category
Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$5,570
H 15.75 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Coffee Table by Alain Richard, Charron Group 4, 1954
Located in PARIS, FR
Coffee table by Alain Richard, Charron Groupe 4, 1954.
Alain Richard did not design the cut-out of
Category
Mid-20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table with 4 Drawers, Shandong Region
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This rustic yet minimalist coffee table has been crafted from vintage elm wood sourced from the
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Arkhe Oval No. 4 Travertine Coffee Table by Studio Kali
Located in Geneve, CH
Arkhe Oval No. 4 Travertine Coffee Table by Studio Kali
Dimensions: D 92 x W 172 x H 35 cm
Category
2010s Turkish Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
$17,335 / item
H 13.78 in W 67.72 in D 36.23 in
Antica Collection 3/4" Iron Coffee Table With Black Marble Top
By Antica Collection Inc.
Located in Round Top, TX
This coffee table was designed for a contemporary addition to any home where you want a substantial
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Large Dug Out Japanese Cedar Coffee/Sofa Table Wabi Sabi (4)
Located in London, GB
A unique, dug-out Japanese coffee table/sofa table. Patinated cedar top on heavily patinated dug
Category
Antique 1890s Japanese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cedar
1950's Campaign Brass Tray Coffee Table with 4 Brass Stools
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Mid-20th century large tooled brass tray on spider base coffee table with 4 stools. Clean, better
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$2,000 Sale Price / set
58% Off
H 16 in Dm 44 in
Missisquoi 01 Coffee Table (Edition 4 of 13) by Simon Johns
By Simon Johns
Located in East-Bolton, Quebec
Missisquoi 01 is a numbered and asymmetrical two part coffee or cocktail table, with a space that
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
Vintage Palm Beach Seagrass Coffee Cocktail Table with 4 Benches Stools
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Wonderful vintage seagrass coffee cocktail table with 4 benches stools that tuck underneath for
Category
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Seagrass
$2,900 Sale Price / set
23% Off
H 22 in W 38 in D 38 in
Coffee Table in English Style with Red Leather Top and 4 Drawers
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered: this elegant coffee table in English style with a red leather top and four drawers. This
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
$634
H 19.69 in W 49.22 in D 29.53 in
Solid Oak Wood Coffee Table, Fishes Series 4 by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Fishes is a series of sculptural coffee tables inspired by the famous Fish (1930) sculpture of
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
$10,389 / item
H 11.82 in W 27.56 in D 59.06 in
Original 1960 Maurice Burke White Round 47 3/4” Tulip Coffee Table
By Maurice Burke
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Original Maurice Burke Large White Tulip Coffee Table. This table is a very early model
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
$2,400
H 15 in W 47.75 in D 47.75 in
Solid Oak and Walnut 4 Drawer Jameson Coffee Table by Lynnea Jean
By Lynnea Jean
Located in Aitkin, MN
This custom coffee table is hand-made in the United States with all hardwood construction. It
Category
2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
$5,715 / item
H 16 in W 44 in D 44 in
White Coffee Table Leaf 4 Organic Modern Cast Stone by Alentes Atelier
By ALENTES
Located in PALEA FOKEA, ATTIKI
The LEAF TABLE is part of our mono-material object collection. This simple and minimalistic low
Category
2010s Greek Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cast Stone
$3,594 / item
H 13.78 in W 24.02 in D 24.02 in
4-Light Coffee Table in Wood and Multicolor Mosaic Glass, Italy, 1980s
Located in Palermo, IT
4-light coffee table in wood and multicolor mosaic glass, Italy, 1980s
Found in a noble villa. It
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Art Glass, Wood
$3,474
H 17.72 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Mid Century Embossed Leather South American Coffee Table 4 Nesting Stools Chairs
By Muebles De Estilo
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid century Embossed Leather South American coffee table 4 nesting stools chairs.
A rare and
Category
20th Century Argentine Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
$9,000 / set
H 18 in Dm 47 in
Faux Bamboo Mid Century Modern Hollywood Regency 3/4" Thick Glass Coffee Table
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Faux Bamboo Mid Century Modern Hollywood Regency 3/4" Thick Glass Coffee Table MINT
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
$2,600
H 17 in W 55 in D 27 in
Vintage lucite and glass 4 pillar roulette win marker coffee table, 1970s
Located in Highclere, Newbury
Very unusual vintage American lucite and glass 4 pillar, roulette win marker coffee table dating
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
$1,992
H 16.93 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Set of 4 brown 780/783 coffee tables by Gianfranco Frattini Cassina
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Set di tavolini modello 780/783 disegnati da Gianfranco Frattini per Cassina. Questi tavolini rappresentano un raffinato esempio di design italiano degli anni ’60, caratterizzati da ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
$5,990 / set
H 15.75 in Dm 15.36 in
Artisan Unseen Force #4 Joel Escalona's Solid Wood Coffee Table, Decor Accent
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Artisan Unseen Force #4 Joel Escalona's Solid Wood Coffee Table, Decor Accent
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Sculptural coffee
Category
2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
$9,700 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 15.75 in Dm 39.38 in
Knox Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table Knox with structure in wood in black lacquered finish,
with 4 drawers. Coffee table
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Solid Stainless Steel Base 3/4" Thick Glass Rectangle Coffee Table Mid Century
By Knoll, Nicos Zographos
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Glass Thickness: 3/4"
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
$3,800
H 19 in W 60 in D 24 in
Large 4' Square Burl Wood Top Massive Legs Oriental Chinese Coffee Center Table
By Tomlinson, Baker Furniture Company, Heritage-Henredon, Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large 4' Square Burl Wood Top Massive Legs Oriental Chinese Coffee Center Table MINT!
Category
20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Burl
$2,600
H 16 in W 46 in D 46 in
Pace Collection Floating 3/4" Glass Top Brass Base Coffee Table Mid Century
By Pace Collection
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice mid-century modern floating top 3/4" thick glass coffee table with real brass base.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$2,800
H 17 in W 56 in D 25 in
Brass & Chrome Faux Bamboo Base 3/4" Thick Oval Glass Top Coffee Table MINT
By Mastercraft, Maison Baguès
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Brass & Chrome Faux Bamboo Base 3/4" Thick Oval Glass Top Coffee Table MINT
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
$4,200
H 18 in W 36 in D 60 in
Large 40" Square Thick 3/4" Glass Top Crome Pyramid Shade Coffee Table c1970s
By Pace Collection
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large 40" Square Thick 3/4" Glass Top Crome Pyramid Shade Coffee Table c1970s
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
$3,200
H 13 in W 40 in D 40 in
Tivoli Coffee Table 4 Legs Square 39" Travertine Top Brass or Bronze Plated Base
By Ten10
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ten10 Tivoli coffee table with 4 legs and a square top. It can also have a round top. The base is
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Brass, Stainless Steel, Bronze
$3,900 / item
H 13 in W 39 in D 39 in
Tivoli Coffee Table; 4 Legs; 39"D Round 3CM Travertine Top; Bronze Plated Base
By Ten10
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ten10 Tivoli coffee table with 4 legs and a round travertine top. It is also available with a
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Bronze, Stainless Steel
$3,900 / item
H 13 in Dm 39 in
Heavy Thick 3/4" Glass Round Top Chrome & Brass Tripod Base Coffee Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern round chrome and brass base glass top coffee table. Thick 3/4" glass top.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Tivoli Coffee Table; 4 Legs; 39"D Round 3CM Travertine Top; Brass Plated Base
By Ten10
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ten10 Tivoli coffee table with 4 legs and a round travertine top. It can also have a square top
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Brass, Stainless Steel, Bronze
$3,900 / item
H 13 in Dm 39 in
Handmade coffee table with 4 individual Polished Brass Balls and Grey Glass Top
Located in London, GB
This unique table was hand crafted in Italy for Andrew Kornat Designs in 2012 for a specific
Category
2010s Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$2,056 Sale Price
25% Off
H 12.21 in W 37.8 in D 22.45 in
Made to Order Forged Iron Calais Coffee Table with 1/4" Beveled Glass Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Made to Order Elegant Forged Iron Calais Coffee Table with 1/4" Beveled Glass Top, The Coffee Table
Category
2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze, Iron, Gold Leaf
$8,352 / item
H 20 in W 56 in D 30 in
Waterfall Mica Tiles 4' Long Coffee Table Bench 1970's Mid Century Modern MINT!
By Anthony Springer 1, Enrique Garcel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Waterfall Mica Tiles 4' Long Coffee Table Bench 1970's Mid Century Modern MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
$7,500
H 18 in W 48 in D 16 in
Bauhaus 3/4" Thick Glass Top Round Stainless Steel Base Coffee Center Table MINT
By Knoll, Nicos Zographos
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Bauhaus 3/4" Thick Glass Top Round Stainless Steel Base Coffee Center Table MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
$3,400
H 14 in Dm 42 in
Extra Large Wide Rectangle Bronzed Frame Modern Coffee Table 3/4" Thick Glass
By Harvey Probber, Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Massive heavy built mid century modern decorative coffee table with thick glass top. Heavy high
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Bronze
$4,800
H 16 in W 48 in D 38 in
Glass Top Horn Tile Base Square Floating 3/4" Glass Top Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice large square thick glass top coffee table. The base is finished with horn "tile" and lacquer
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Faux Metal Bamboo Base Racetrack Oval 3/4" Thick Glass Top Coffee Table MINT!
By McGuire, Charles Hollis Jones, Coco Chanel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Italian Fauxl Bamboo Gold Gilt Metal Base Racetrack Oval 3/4" Thick Glass Top Coffee Table MINT!
Category
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
$3,200
H 17 in W 46 in D 28 in
Restored Pair of 4-Strand Rattan Cubist Legs Coffee Table with Glass Tops
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored 4-strand rattan legs coffee table with glass tops.
Circa 1950, United States
We only
Category
Vintage 1950s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan, Glass
$1,320 Sale Price / set
40% Off
H 22 in W 30.5 in D 30.5 in
Gold Leaf Faux Bamboo Base Thick 3/4" Glass Top Rectangle Coffee Table MINT!
By Karl Springer, Baker Furniture Company, Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Hollywood Regency Gold Leaf Faux Bamboo Base Thick 3/4" Glass Top Rectangle Coffee Table MINT!
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Gold Leaf
$4,400
H 17 in W 48 in D 30 in
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At 1stDibs, there are several options of 4 coffee tables available for sale. The range of distinct 4 coffee tables — often made from wood, metal and glass — can elevate any home. We have 46207 antique and vintage 4 coffee tables in-stock, while there are 6754 modern editions to choose from as well. 4 coffee tables have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of 4 coffee tables to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern 4 coffee tables are of considerable interest. Andrianna Shamaris, Philip and Kelvin LaVerne and Knoll each produced beautiful 4 coffee tables that are worth considering.
How Much are 4 Coffee Tables?
Prices for 4 coffee tables start at $1 and top out at $485,750 with the average selling for $2,960.
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 4 Coffee Tables
- 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.
- 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. - 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 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 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 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 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 ExpertMay 30, 2024There 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.
- What is a tray top coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021Tray 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, 2023To 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, 2022Styling 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, 2024Coffee 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.
- 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 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.
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