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4" Slab Sycamore Side Table, Cast Aluminum Twig Base, Jordan Mozer, USA, 2017
4" Slab Sycamore Side Table, Cast Aluminum Twig Base, Jordan Mozer, USA, 2017

4" Slab Sycamore Side Table, Cast Aluminum Twig Base, Jordan Mozer, USA, 2017

By Jordan Mozer

Located in Chicago, IL

Hand Carved 4" Sycamore Slab Side Table Composed of Michigan Sycamore and Cast Magnesium- Aluminum

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Midcentury G-Plan Fresco Teak Chest of 4 Drawers
Midcentury G-Plan Fresco Teak Chest of 4 Drawers

Midcentury G-Plan Fresco Teak Chest of 4 Drawers

By G-Plan

Located in Lábatlan, HU

Midcentury G-plan chest of 4 drawers, from the popular fresco range. Nicely styled and in good

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Spalted Sycamore Slab Cocktail Table, Cast Aluminum, Jordan Mozer, USA, 2017
Spalted Sycamore Slab Cocktail Table, Cast Aluminum, Jordan Mozer, USA, 2017

Spalted Sycamore Slab Cocktail Table, Cast Aluminum, Jordan Mozer, USA, 2017

By Jordan Mozer

Located in Chicago, IL

Spalted 4" Thick Sycamore Slab Coffee Table / Cocktail Table with a Twig Cast Magnesium- Aluminum

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 4 Stackable T8 Coffee or Side Tables, Vico Magistretti for Azucena, 1950s
Set of 4 Stackable T8 Coffee or Side Tables, Vico Magistretti for Azucena, 1950s

Set of 4 Stackable T8 Coffee or Side Tables, Vico Magistretti for Azucena, 1950s

By Azucena, Vico Magistretti

Located in Milan, Italy

ways. This set of 4 offers enough element to create for example a large coffee table, two night stands

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Wood, Plywood

Four 1920s Venetian Armchairs and Coffee Table
Four 1920s Venetian Armchairs and Coffee Table

Four 1920s Venetian Armchairs and Coffee Table

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Here is a small original Venetian living room with 4 lounge chairs and one coffee table. All 5

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Rectangle Coffee Table
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Rectangle Coffee Table

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Rectangle Coffee Table

By Drylund

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Mid century Danish modern teak rectangle 4' coffee table - Legs unbolt. Very clean all around

Category

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

Materials

Teak

French Liberty Art Nouveau Coffee Table "gigognes", 1910
French Liberty Art Nouveau Coffee Table "gigognes", 1910

French Liberty Art Nouveau Coffee Table "gigognes", 1910

Located in Traversetolo, IT

An astonishing batch of 4 coffee tables, on the top decorated with floral painting in the Liberty

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Fabulous Set of Four Coffee/Side Tables-1960s France
Fabulous Set of Four Coffee/Side Tables-1960s France

Fabulous Set of Four Coffee/Side Tables-1960s France

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Fabulous set of 4 coffee tables, with chrome profiling, in alternative triangular designs, with

Category

Vintage 1960s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Regency Antique Rosewood Quartetto Nest of 4 Coffee Tables
Regency Antique Rosewood Quartetto Nest of 4 Coffee Tables

Regency Antique Rosewood Quartetto Nest of 4 Coffee Tables

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A very fine quality Regency period rosewood quartetto Nest of four coffee tables having superbly

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Nesting Tables and Stacking T...

Materials

Rosewood

Set of 4 Willy Rizzo Brass Mirrored Coffee Tables, 1970s
Set of 4 Willy Rizzo Brass Mirrored Coffee Tables, 1970s

Set of 4 Willy Rizzo Brass Mirrored Coffee Tables, 1970s

By Willy Rizzo, Cidue

Located in Paris, IDF

Celebrated luxury furniture designer Willy Rizzo designed this set of 4 coffee tables for Cidue

Category

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

Materials

Brass

4 drawers coffee table
4 drawers coffee table

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

Coffee Tables in 4 Parts
Coffee Tables in 4 Parts

Coffee Tables in 4 Parts

Located in Buchanan, NY

Brass and glass coffee table in set of 4 pie shapes to form 1 round.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Set of 4 travertine coffee tables
Set of 4 travertine coffee tables

Set of 4 travertine coffee tables

Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR

Rare set of 4 travertine modular coffee tables. 2 are 28 h cm 2 are 23 h cm Great shapes and

Category

Vintage 1980s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

4 Travertine Squares, Modular Coffee Table
4 Travertine Squares, Modular Coffee Table

4 Travertine Squares, Modular Coffee Table

Located in Paris, FR

These tables come directly from the bottom of the creator Claude Berraldacci. They were designed in

Category

1990s French Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Set of 4 Vintage Travertine Coffee Tables
Set of 4 Vintage Travertine Coffee Tables

Set of 4 Vintage Travertine Coffee Tables

Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR

Set of 4 vintage travertine coffee tables.

Category

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

Materials

Travertine

Gianfranco Frattini set of 4 modular coffee tables
Gianfranco Frattini set of 4 modular coffee tables

Gianfranco Frattini set of 4 modular coffee tables

By Gianfranco Frattini

Located in Milano, IT

Gianfranco Frattini (1926.2004) Set of 4 modular coffee tables with black and white "double face

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Maison Jansen 4-in-1 Coffee Table
Maison Jansen 4-in-1 Coffee Table

Maison Jansen 4-in-1 Coffee Table

By Maison Jansen

Located in Stamford, CT

Intriguing Chinoiserie 4-in-1 square cocktail table(s). EACH measures 16H, 17W, 17D, the verre

Category

Vintage 1940s Argentine Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Large Wendell Castle "Sizzle" 4-Pod Coffee Table
Large Wendell Castle "Sizzle" 4-Pod Coffee Table

Large Wendell Castle "Sizzle" 4-Pod Coffee Table

By Wendell Castle

Located in Stamford, CT

A large Wendell Castle "Sizzle" 4-pod coffee table of lacquer over fiberglass with cerused oak top.

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Gianfranco Frattini, Set of 4 Modular Coffee Tables
Gianfranco Frattini, Set of 4 Modular Coffee Tables

Gianfranco Frattini, Set of 4 Modular Coffee Tables

By Gianfranco Frattini

Located in Milano, IT

Gianfranco Frattini (1926.2004) Set of 4 modular coffee tables with black and white "double face

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Lucite and Glass "Iceberg" 4 Ft.  Coffee Table
Lucite and Glass "Iceberg" 4 Ft.  Coffee Table

Lucite and Glass "Iceberg" 4 Ft. Coffee Table

Located in New York, NY

A rectangular coffee table with a two piece lucite "iceberg" shaped base surmounted by a 5/8

Category

Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Lucite

Bernard Vuarnesson Coffee Table-Tetra-4 Shelves-Cocktail Table-Lounge Table-80s
Bernard Vuarnesson Coffee Table-Tetra-4 Shelves-Cocktail Table-Lounge Table-80s

Bernard Vuarnesson Coffee Table-Tetra-4 Shelves-Cocktail Table-Lounge Table-80s

By Bernard Vuarnesson

Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine

Original Bernard Vuarnesson Coffee Table Model Tetra in Wood with 4 Shelves from the 80s

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Laminate, Wood

Jensen Style Solid Brass 4 Piece Sectional Coffee Table
Jensen Style Solid Brass 4 Piece Sectional Coffee Table

Jensen Style Solid Brass 4 Piece Sectional Coffee Table

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Solid brass 4 piece coffee table

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Oversize Lucite Base 3/4" Thick Glass Coffee Table
Oversize Lucite Base 3/4" Thick Glass Coffee Table

Oversize Lucite Base 3/4" Thick Glass Coffee Table

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very nice oversize lucite coffee table with 3/4" thick glass top.

Category

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

Materials

Lucite, Glass

1950's Swedish Birch Inlaid 4 Drawer Coffee Table
1950's Swedish Birch Inlaid 4 Drawer Coffee Table

1950's Swedish Birch Inlaid 4 Drawer Coffee Table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Good Quality Swedish Birch Coffee Table Circa 1950. Complete With 4 Drawers, Magazine Shelf And

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Set of 4 modular coffee tables by Gianfranco Frattini
Set of 4 modular coffee tables by Gianfranco Frattini

Set of 4 modular coffee tables by Gianfranco Frattini

By Gianfranco Frattini

Located in Milano, IT

COD-2783 Gianfranco Frattini (1926.2004) Set of 4 modular coffee tables with black and white

Category

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

Materials

Acrylic, Wood

1977 Mixed Metal 4 Part Signed Brutalist Coffee Table
1977 Mixed Metal 4 Part Signed Brutalist Coffee Table

1977 Mixed Metal 4 Part Signed Brutalist Coffee Table

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Wonderful 4 part mixed metal and resin coffee table that is signed and dated on each section. In

Category

Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Set of Four French Alps Pine Coffee Tables '4'
Set of Four French Alps Pine Coffee Tables '4'

Set of Four French Alps Pine Coffee Tables '4'

Located in London, GB

A set of four pine side tables or coffee tables. France, c1960s. From an alpine resort

Category

Mid-20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Coffee Table and 4 Stools by Guido Faleschini, Leather, 1970s
Coffee Table and 4 Stools by Guido Faleschini, Leather, 1970s

Coffee Table and 4 Stools by Guido Faleschini, Leather, 1970s

By Guido Faleschini

Located in Brussels, BE

Coffee table and 4 stools by Guido Faleschini, leather, 1970s.

Category

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

Materials

Leather

Large Rosewood Coffee Table with 4 Drawers by Gianfranco Frattini
Large Rosewood Coffee Table with 4 Drawers by Gianfranco Frattini

Large Rosewood Coffee Table with 4 Drawers by Gianfranco Frattini

By Gian Franco Frattini

Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR

Large rosewood coffee table with 4 drawers by Gianfranco Frattini in very good condition.

Category

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

Materials

Rosewood

Brass & 3/4" Heavy Glass Oval Hoof Foot Coffee Table
Brass & 3/4" Heavy Glass Oval Hoof Foot Coffee Table

Brass & 3/4" Heavy Glass Oval Hoof Foot Coffee Table

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Good quality brass and glass coffee table.

Category

20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern 3/4" Thick Glass & Chrome Coffee Table
Mid Century Modern 3/4" Thick Glass & Chrome Coffee Table

Mid Century Modern 3/4" Thick Glass & Chrome Coffee Table

By Pace Collection

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very nice mid century modern chrome and glass coffee table.

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Gilt Faux Bamboo Base 3/4" Glass Top Coffee Table
Gilt Faux Bamboo Base 3/4" Glass Top Coffee Table

Gilt Faux Bamboo Base 3/4" Glass Top Coffee Table

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very nice mid century modern gilt faux bamboo base coffee table.

Category

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

Post Modern Contemporary Glass Coffee Table with 4 Marble Legs
Post Modern Contemporary Glass Coffee Table with 4 Marble Legs

Post Modern Contemporary Glass Coffee Table with 4 Marble Legs

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

This beautiful glass coffee table with dark marble legs has a very unique design with one of the

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Italian 19Th C Set of 4 Marble Putti Coffee Table
Italian 19Th C Set of 4 Marble Putti Coffee Table

Italian 19Th C Set of 4 Marble Putti Coffee Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

4 Marble Putti from Italy Fitted with a 3/4" Lucite Top. Each Putti measure 20"H X 20" W & 18" D.

Category

20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Long Teak Coffee Table Set of 4 Nest of Tables Scandinavian Midcentury, 1960s
Long Teak Coffee Table Set of 4 Nest of Tables Scandinavian Midcentury, 1960s

Long Teak Coffee Table Set of 4 Nest of Tables Scandinavian Midcentury, 1960s

Located in Stow on the Wold, GB

A very good quality teak coffee table, comprises 4 separate tables that sit together to form a long

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Unusual Black Wood and Brass Coffee Table Divided in 4 Quarters
Unusual Black Wood and Brass Coffee Table Divided in 4 Quarters

Unusual Black Wood and Brass Coffee Table Divided in 4 Quarters

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

This unusual black wood and brass coffee table is divided in 4 quarters that can be used as side

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Vintage Palm Beach Seagrass Coffee Cocktail Table with 4 Benches Stools
Vintage Palm Beach Seagrass Coffee Cocktail Table with 4 Benches Stools

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

Brights of Nettlebed Burr Walnut Restored Large 4 Drawer Coffee Table
Brights of Nettlebed Burr Walnut Restored Large 4 Drawer Coffee Table

Brights of Nettlebed Burr Walnut Restored Large 4 Drawer Coffee Table

By Brights of Nettlebed

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

double sided coffee table Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the

Category

20th Century English Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Karl Springer Coffee Table with 4 Sand Blasted Lucite Legs 1980s 'Signed'
Karl Springer Coffee Table with 4 Sand Blasted Lucite Legs 1980s 'Signed'

Karl Springer Coffee Table with 4 Sand Blasted Lucite Legs 1980s 'Signed'

By Karl Springer

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

“Lucite Leg Coffee Table” with 4 sand blasted solid lucite legs and thick glass top by Karl

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Lucite

Circle Coffee Table
Circle Coffee Table

Circle Coffee Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Round modern coffee table. 3/4" thick glass top.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Set of 4 Italian Faux Parchment + Glass Top Coffee or Side Tables, 1970s
Set of 4 Italian Faux Parchment + Glass Top Coffee or Side Tables, 1970s

Set of 4 Italian Faux Parchment + Glass Top Coffee or Side Tables, 1970s

Located in Chicago, IL

A set of four 1970s Italian faux-parchment side or coffee tables, each topped with thick, beveled

Category

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

Materials

Glass, Wood

Square Coffee Table
Square Coffee Table

Square Coffee Table

Located in Brussel, BE

Nice coffee table with 4 doors on the top. Really practical ! Some bubbles in the varnish but good

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Antique Oak Plans Map Chest Coffee Table with Zinc Top with 4 Wooden Casters
Antique Oak Plans Map Chest Coffee Table with Zinc Top with 4 Wooden Casters

Antique Oak Plans Map Chest Coffee Table with Zinc Top with 4 Wooden Casters

Located in London, England

A very handsome antique oak plan or map chest which has been converted into a low coffee table with

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Frits Henningsen Coffee Table
Frits Henningsen Coffee Table

Frits Henningsen Coffee Table

By Frits Henningsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Frits Henningsen rosewood 4-drawer coffee table

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Pace Collection coffee table
Pace Collection coffee table

Pace Collection coffee table

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Pace Collection coffee table. 3/4" thick glass top and sides with brass ends.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Thick Lucite Coffee Table
Thick Lucite Coffee Table

Thick Lucite Coffee Table

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Chic coffee table with 4 inch thick lucite frame and inset glass top, American 1970's

Category

Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Travertine Coffee Table, 1970s
Travertine Coffee Table, 1970s

Travertine Coffee Table, 1970s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Vintage travertine coffee table with 4 solid travertine legs. Nicely finished top. Good

Category

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

Materials

Travertine

Unusual Free Form Coffee Table
Unusual Free Form Coffee Table

Unusual Free Form Coffee Table

Located in Long Island City, NY

French Unusual wooden Top Coffee Table with 4 Chromed Tubular Legs

Category

20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Vintage granite coffee table, 1970s
Vintage granite coffee table, 1970s

Vintage granite coffee table, 1970s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Large Granite stone coffee table with 4 cillyndrical legs. The stone has a gorgeous pattern. The

Category

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

Materials

Granite

Paul Evans Brutalist Coffee Table
Paul Evans Brutalist Coffee Table

Paul Evans Brutalist Coffee Table

By Paul Evans

Located in New York, NY

A Stunning early Paul Evans bronze resin over steel with 3/4'' glass top coffee table, signed and

Category

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

Materials

Bronze, Steel

German Chrome Circle Coffee Table
German Chrome Circle Coffee Table

German Chrome Circle Coffee Table

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Stunning German coffee table with 4 chrome circles adjoined by thick chrome bar. New rectangular

Category

Vintage 1960s German Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Brutalist steel coffee table 1970s
Brutalist steel coffee table 1970s

Brutalist steel coffee table 1970s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Unique steel sheet coffee table with 4 legs. The steel sheet has been nicely bent around the edges

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

4 x 4 Foot Cocktail Table in the Manner of Giacometti
4 x 4 Foot Cocktail Table in the Manner of Giacometti

4 x 4 Foot Cocktail Table in the Manner of Giacometti

By Diego Giacometti

Located in North Miami, FL

A wonderful oversized cocktail table with unique accents in Giacometti style.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Italian Vintage Regency 4 White Lacquered Monkey Glass Top Coffee Tablelog
Italian Vintage Regency 4 White Lacquered Monkey Glass Top Coffee Tablelog

Italian Vintage Regency 4 White Lacquered Monkey Glass Top Coffee Tablelog

By Gampel-Stoll

Located in Jensen Beach, FL

A rare Italian made vintage monkey coffee table in the manner of Gampel Stoll. The table features 4

Category

Vintage 1970s Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Resin

4 Square Low Table by Pace Collection
4 Square Low Table by Pace Collection

4 Square Low Table by Pace Collection

By Pace Collection

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Versatile coffee table/end table with chrome plated steel base and four inset Italian marble

Category

Vintage 1970s Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

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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
  • 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 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 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 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.

    Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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 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 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 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.
  • 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 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 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 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 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.