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1940s Pietro Chiesa Design for Fontana Arte Coffee Table
By Pietro Chiesa
Located in Biella, IT
Pietro Chiesa design years 40 coffee table by Fontana Arte Italy production Very good condition
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Soul 40 Side Table
By Pacini & Cappellini
Located in Milan, IT
Designed by Pacini e Cappellini, this stylish Soul 40 Coffee Table features a structure in solid
Category

2010s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Soul 40 Side Table
H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Living Room Set, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
One table Dimensions: 1 place W 92.8cm, D 92cm, H 80, SH 40 2 place W 153, D92, H80, SH 40 Coffee
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather

Serenity Fusion 40 LL Coffee Table by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Serenity Fusion LL 40 Coffee Table by Alabastro Italiano Dimensions: Ø 50 x H 40 cm. Materials
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Serenity Fusion 40 LA Coffee Table by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Serenity Fusion LA 40 Coffee Table by Alabastro Italiano Dimensions: Ø 50 x H 40 cm. Materials
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Alabaster, Metal

Serenity Fusion 40 AL Coffee Table by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Serenity Fusion AL 40 Coffee Table by Alabastro Italiano Dimensions: Ø 50 x H 40 cm. Materials
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Alabaster, Metal

Glass "Rho Square Coffee Table, Sebastian Scherer
By Sebastian Scherer
Located in Geneve, CH
Glass "Rho Square 40" coffee table - Sebastian Scherer Dimensions: 40 H x 60 W x 35 D cm
Category

2010s German Modern Center Tables

Materials

Glass

Glass "Rho Oblong Coffee Table, Sebastian Scherer
By Sebastian Scherer
Located in Geneve, CH
Glass "Rho Oblong 40" coffee table - Sebastian Scherer Dimensions: 40H x 100W x 35D cm Materials
Category

2010s German Modern Center Tables

Materials

Glass

Two Drawer French Country Oak Coffee Table, circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
The rustic appeal of this coffee table comes from the aged patina of the worn oak wood. Every
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Country Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

French Country Coffee Table with Two Drawers, circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
The lovely patina of the aged wood glows in this coffee table from France. Two long drawers accent
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Country Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Serenity Fusion 40 AA Coffee Table by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Serenity Fusion 40 AA Coffee Table by Alabastro Italiano Dimensions: Ø 50 x H 40 cm. Materials
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

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

Two-Level Round Coffee Table - Layered Fundamenta 40 by NONO
By NONO
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Two-Level Round Coffee Table - Layered Fundamenta 40 by NONO Sculptural coffee table made of solid
Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Cut Corners 40" Square Single Pedestal Base Italian Travertine Coffee Table
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Cut Corners 40" Square Single Pedestal Base Italian Travertine Coffee Table MINT
Category

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

Materials

Marble, Travertine

Custom Industrial Modern Large Aluminum Gun Metal 40" Square Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Custom Industrial Modern Large Aluminum Gun Metal 40" Square Coffee Table. Item features solid
Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Tomlinson Sophisticate MCM Walnut and Burlwood 40 Inch Round Coffee Table
By Tomlinson
Located in Countryside, IL
Tomlinson Sophisticate Mid Century Walnut and Burlwood 40 Inch Round Coffee Table This coffee
Category

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

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Mid Century Modern Lucite Base 40" Glass Top Round Coffee Table MINT!
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern Lucite Base 40" Glass Top Round Coffee Table MINT!
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

40" Veneer Brazilian Rosewood Coffee Table in the Style of Sergio Rodriques
Located in Pasadena, TX
40" Veneer Brazilian Rosewood Coffee Table in the Style of Sergio Rodriques Crafted from veneer
Category

Mid-20th Century South American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail T...

Materials

Jacaranda

Estudio Persona, "Split Coffee Table", Coffee Table
By Estudio Persona
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Coffee table in solid walnut and blackened steel. Materials Walnut and blackened steel, white
Category

2010s North American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Carlton Coffee Table 40" DIA, in Vintage Burl Wood Finish, by August Abode
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Figural woods and casual, clean lines combine in our Carlton Table, shown here in our Vintage
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Ash, Olive, Burl

Planeta Coffee Table
Located in Maywood, NJ
The Planeta Coffee Table is made of the exquisite Greek Thasos marble and a Marble Mosaic top. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Planeta Coffee Table
Planeta Coffee Table
H 17.72 in Dm 27.56 in
Venezia Coffee Table
Located in Maywood, NJ
Introducing our exquisite Venezia Coffee table made of Moro marble, a true testament to elegance
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Venezia Coffee Table
Venezia Coffee Table
H 17.72 in Dm 23.63 in
N.40 Table by Timbart
Located in Geneve, CH
N.40 table by Timbart Dimensions: D 100 x W 160 x H 45 cm Material: Solid oak wood, Timbart
Category

2010s Hungarian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

N.40 Table by Timbart
N.40 Table by Timbart
H 17.72 in W 63 in D 39.38 in
Courbe Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table Courbe in solid fused clear glass, 10mm thickness. Available in L 120 x D 70 x H 40
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Courbe Coffee Table
Courbe Coffee Table
H 15.75 in W 47.25 in D 27.56 in
Bertu Coffee Table, Large Modern Coffee Table, Maple Veneer, Mondo
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Coffee Table, Large Modern Coffee Table, Maple Veneer, Mondo This Large Modern Coffee Table
Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Maple, Oak, Plywood

Elm wood coffee table
Located in Brea, CA
Meet Versa, the most versatile coffee table that blends perfectly with any style. The artisanal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktai...

Materials

Elm

Elm wood coffee table
Elm wood coffee table
H 16 in W 48 in D 40 in
French Primitive Coffee Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Nice French primitive oak low table / coffee table with a thick scrubbed top. 1890. Reference
Category

Antique 19th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

French Primitive Coffee Table
French Primitive Coffee Table
H 18.5 in W 40 in D 25 in
Rectangular Mahogany Coffee Table
Located in Annville, PA
A Rectangular Mahogany Coffee Table from Niagara Furniture with all of the bells and whistles
Category

2010s Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Rectangular Mahogany Coffee Table
Rectangular Mahogany Coffee Table
H 20 in W 40 in D 28 in
Gong Low Coffee Table
By Pacini & Cappellini
Located in Milan, IT
Suitable for a relaxed and modern interior, this low table can also double as a coffee table and
Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Gong Low Coffee Table
Gong Low Coffee Table
H 11.82 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Portoro Lungo Coffee Table
Located in Maywood, NJ
Introducing our extraordinary Portoro Marble top Coffee Table with Albamiel bottom, a true
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Portoro Lungo Coffee Table
Portoro Lungo Coffee Table
H 15.75 in Dm 23.63 in
Nero Basalt Coffee Table
Located in Maywood, NJ
Introducing a coffee table that epitomizes the harmonious union of contrasting elements: our Nero
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Nero Basalt Coffee Table
Nero Basalt Coffee Table
H 13.78 in Dm 23.63 in
The Maze Coffee Table
Located in Maywood, NJ
The Maze Coffee Table is made of the exquisite Greek Thasos marble and a Marble Mosaic top. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

The Maze Coffee Table
The Maze Coffee Table
H 17.72 in Dm 28.35 in
Bertu Coffee Table, Cross Base Coffee Table, Modern, White Oak, Oakley
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
:) dimensions H: 15" W: 40" L: 70" SKU: Bertu Coffee Table, Cross Base Coffee Table, Modern, White Oak
Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

Onyx Oasis Coffee Table
Located in Maywood, NJ
Coffee Table. This exquisite piece of furniture marries the captivating allure of onyx with the warm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Onyx

Onyx Oasis Coffee Table
Onyx Oasis Coffee Table
H 13.78 in Dm 19.69 in
Onyx Dreams Coffee Table
Located in Maywood, NJ
Coffee Table. This exquisite piece of furniture marries the captivating allure of onyx with the warm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Onyx, Marble

Onyx Dreams Coffee Table
Onyx Dreams Coffee Table
H 13.78 in Dm 23.63 in
Sienna Marble Coffee Table
Located in Maywood, NJ
Introducing our Sienna Marble Coffee Table with an Albamiel base—a true masterpiece that combines
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Breccia Marble, Sandstone

Sienna Marble Coffee Table
Sienna Marble Coffee Table
H 13.78 in Dm 27.56 in
Red Jaipor Coffee Table
Located in Maywood, NJ
that harmonizes the beauty of two continents. Our coffee table's design embodies a blend of classical
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Red Jaipor Coffee Table
Red Jaipor Coffee Table
H 13.78 in Dm 19.69 in
Green Garden Coffee Table
Located in Maywood, NJ
Introducing our Green Greek Marble Coffee Table with an Albamiel base—a true masterpiece that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Sandstone, Breccia Marble

Green Garden Coffee Table
Green Garden Coffee Table
H 13.78 in Dm 19.69 in
Enchanted Enigma Coffee Table
Located in Maywood, NJ
Introducing our Yellow Indian Marble Coffee Table with an Albamiel base—an exquisite fusion of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Sandstone

Enchanted Enigma Coffee Table
Enchanted Enigma Coffee Table
H 13.78 in Dm 27.56 in
Royal Red Coffee Table
Located in Maywood, NJ
and Spanish Albamiel Coffee Table. This stunning piece of furniture seamlessly marries the rich, fiery
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Albanian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Royal Red Coffee Table
Royal Red Coffee Table
H 13.78 in Dm 23.63 in
Levitaz Tornado Coffee Table
By Katz Studio
Located in San Jose del Cabo, BCS
"Tornado Coffee Table," from the Levitaz Series, is a testament to the transformative power of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Levitaz Tornado Coffee Table
Levitaz Tornado Coffee Table
H 14.97 in W 59.06 in D 59.06 in
Mondo Modern Coffee Table
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Modern Coffee Table is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each table is hand
Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Mondo Modern Coffee Table
Mondo Modern Coffee Table
H 15 in W 40 in D 40 in
Vintage Stylish Coffee Table in Plexiglass & Brass, Italian Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in Bastogne, BE
An accent coffee table with a round glass table top with a leg on a gold stand is considered one of
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Industrial Leather Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
With an inset glass top and a brown leather-wrapped frame and base. Dimensions: 40" W x 40" D x 18
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Leather, Glass

Industrial Leather Coffee Table
Industrial Leather Coffee Table
H 18 in W 40 in D 40 in
Minimalist Square Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
ample space for displaying art books and decor. Hidden casters make it easy to move. Dimensions: 40" W
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Metal

Minimalist Square Coffee Table
Minimalist Square Coffee Table
H 16.25 in W 40 in D 40 in
White Oak Coffee Table
By Michael kussman
Located in Hermosa Beach, CA
The 40” White Oak O.G. table with SLTWTR’s original 3 leg design finished in matte poly. This table
Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

White Oak Coffee Table
White Oak Coffee Table
H 16 in W 40 in D 40 in
Round Oak Veneered Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern circular oak veneered coffee table. This beautiful table has reclaimed oak veneered curved
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Organic Modern Coffee and Cockt...

Materials

Wood

Round Oak Veneered Coffee Table
Round Oak Veneered Coffee Table
H 18 in W 40 in D 40 in
Walnut wood modern coffee table
By Selkan SOLMAZ ERÇEL
Located in Cihangir, TR
Coffee Table is from the HUG collection, is created by combining basic geometric forms, made up of
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Walnut wood modern coffee table
Walnut wood modern coffee table
H 15.74 in W 15.74 in D 15.74 in
Oak wood modern coffee table
By Selkan SOLMAZ ERÇEL
Located in Cihangir, TR
Coffee Table is from the HUG collection, is created by combining basic geometric forms, made up of
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

Oak wood modern coffee table
Oak wood modern coffee table
H 15.74 in W 15.74 in D 15.74 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
Antique Spanish Rustic Coffee Table / Side Table
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique spanish rustic raised-panel window as coffee table, Spain, 1930s. A 19th century solid
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Pine

Antique Spanish Rustic Coffee Table / Side Table
Antique Spanish Rustic Coffee Table / Side Table
H 15.75 in W 22.84 in D 16.54 in
Primitive Wabi Sabi Coffee Table
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A primitive wabi sabi coffee table. Solid oak wood with a charming patina. One of a kind. On 2
Category

2010s German Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Primitive Wabi Sabi Coffee Table
Primitive Wabi Sabi Coffee Table
H 10.63 in W 58.86 in D 15.75 in
Side or Coffee Table "Triangle"
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Side or coffee table "Triangle". "Triangle" is an smart coffee table with an triangular top shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Side or Coffee Table "Triangle"
Side or Coffee Table "Triangle"
H 18.51 in W 15.75 in D 13.39 in
Travertino Marble Round Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful Travertino marble round coffee table is inspired by the well-known rotating object Lazy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Coffee table by Pierre Vandel
By Pierre Vandel
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Coffee table by Pierre Vandel Dimensions: L 127 x d 77 x h 40 cm 1970 2 glass trays Materials
Category

Vintage 1970s European Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Coffee table by Pierre Vandel
Coffee table by Pierre Vandel
H 15.75 in W 48.04 in D 30.32 in
Coffee Table by Gürkan Doğan
Located in Geneve, CH
Coffee table by Gürkan Dogan Dimensions: W 120 x D 120 x H 40 cm Materials: Smoked oak, antique
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Coffee Table by Gürkan Doğan
Coffee Table by Gürkan Doğan
H 15.75 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Posit Coffee Table by SNICKERIET
Located in Geneve, CH
Posit Coffee Table by SNICKERIET Dimensions: D 94 x W 138 x H 40 cm. Materials: Glass and cedar
Category

2010s Swedish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Cedar

Posit Coffee Table by SNICKERIET
Posit Coffee Table by SNICKERIET
H 15.75 in W 54.34 in D 37.01 in
Toy Coffee Table by Panorammma
Located in Geneve, CH
Toy Coffee Table by Panorammma Dimensions: ⌀ 70 x H 40 cm Materials: Blue Calacite, Pink and Black
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Onyx, Other

Toy Coffee Table by Panorammma
Toy Coffee Table by Panorammma
H 15.75 in Dm 27.56 in
Modern Circular Coffee Table, Glass Table-top
By Duffy London
Located in London, GB
Pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, DUNE is a modern circular coffee table, 3D printed using
Category

2010s British Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Other

Travertino Marble Round Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful Travertino marble round coffee table is inspired by the well-known rotating object Lazy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

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40 Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 40 coffee table you’re looking for. Each 40 coffee table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and glass. If you’re shopping for a 40 coffee table, we have 1872 options in-stock, while there are 1260 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a 40 coffee table — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right 40 coffee table, those designed in mid-century modern, modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Andrianna Shamaris, Gaetano Pesce and Corsi Design Factory each produced at least one beautiful 40 coffee table that is worth considering.

How Much is a 40 Coffee Table?

Prices for a 40 coffee table start at $49 and top out at $272,525 with the average selling for $2,938.

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 40 Coffee Table
  • 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 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 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 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
    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 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 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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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