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Adjustable Coffee Table 1970s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Adjustable Coffee Table Italy 1970s
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Adjustable Coffee Table 1970s
Adjustable Coffee Table 1970s
H 16.93 in Dm 24.02 in
60s 70s Coffee Table Metal Side Table Adjustable Coffee Table Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s coffee table metal side table adjustable coffee table design 60s 70s Object: coffee
Category

Vintage 1970s European Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Adjustable-Height Round Teak Coffee Table
Located in Dorchester, MA
This Danish table has a round teak top on a four-star pedestal base. The height easily adjusts from
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Height-Adjustable Coffee Table "Black Holes"
Located in Dolné Sľažany, SK
The table can change and adjust the height adjustment ( 34 - 39 cm ) of the board by tilting the
Category

2010s Slovak Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Bronze, Stainless Steel

Height-Adjustable Coffee Table "Black Holes"
Height-Adjustable Coffee Table "Black Holes"
H 15.36 in W 62.21 in D 22.84 in
1951 Rud Rasmussen Adjustable Coffee Table
By Rud Rasmussen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Water Mill, NY
Mid-Century Ole Wanscher adjustable coffee table for Rud Rasmussen. Adjusts from 23" to 27" H.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

1951 Rud Rasmussen Adjustable Coffee Table
1951 Rud Rasmussen Adjustable Coffee Table
H 23 in W 25.75 in D 41.5 in
Scandinavian Modern Adjustable Rosewood Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage-modern coffee table featuring beautifully sculpted base, rich rosewood grain and adjustable
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

1980s Adjustable Mid- Century Italian Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Italian Mid century coffee table , the table is in vintage condition and as you can see
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Koji adjustable coffee table by Lapo Ciatti
By Opinion Ciatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
versatility are indeed the main characteristics of the Koji coffee table. Adjustable in height by means of a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

MCM Teak Expandable Adjustable Height Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid-Century Modern Swedish table in teak, 1950s. This clever coffee table converts to a game/dining
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Swedish Mid-Century Expandable Adjustable Height Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
MCM Swedish table in Teak, 1960s. This clever coffee table converts to a game/dining table with an
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Vintage adjustable travertine coffee table for Roche Bobois, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Gorgeous travertine coffee table with two adjustable pivoting table tops for Roche Bobois
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Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Vintage adjustable travertine coffee table for Roche Bobois, 1970s
By Roche Bobois
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Gorgeous travertine coffee table with two adjustable pivoting table tops for Roche Bobois
Category

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

Materials

Travertine

Ico Parisi 1950s Adjustable Dining / Coffee Table for Cassina
By Ico Parisi
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 1950s adjustable dining / coffee table attributed to Ico Parisi. Measures: Diameter 100cm
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Rare Glass + Wood Adjustable Coffee Table by Bill Lam
By Bill Lam
Located in Los Angeles, CA
height coffee table.
Category

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

Architect adjustable Coffee Table in walnut with Black Leather Insets
Located in Ballard, CA
The iconic coffee table, named after the famous actor Jean Pierre Aumont, is an handcrafted coffee
Category

2010s North American Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood, Walnut

1970 Luciano Campanini for Cama Adjustable Dining and Coffee Table
By L. Campanini, CAMA
Located in Brescia, IT
condition Measures: Dining table height 75 cm Coffee table height 46 cm Diameter glass 125 cm.
Category

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

Materials

Steel

Three-Tiered Brass Coffee / Side Table with Adjustable Round Glass Shelves
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Three-tiered brass coffee or side table with glass shelves. The top two shelves rotate 360 degrees
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Remote Controlled Hi-Lo Adjustable Height Convertible Coffee Dining Game Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Square adjustable height faux granite finish dining coffee or game table. Unique custom built
Category

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

Materials

Lacquer

Remote Controlled Hi-Lo Adjustable Height Convertible Coffee Dining Game Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Square adjustable height faux granite finish dining coffee or game table. Unique custom built
Category

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

Materials

Lacquer

Round Glass and Chrome Metal Adjustable Coffee Table, Italy, circa 1980
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Round glass and chrome metal adjustable coffee table. Italy, circa 1980. Dimensions open: 135 cm
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Height adjustable oak coffee table 3 positions. Depth 110 cm Height 52
Located in WEERT, NL
Hollywood Regency RarHeight adjustable oak coffee table 3 positions. Depth 110 cm Height 52 / 47
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Fantasy Inlaid Mermaid Adjustable Coffee/ High Top Yacht Table, Style of Galle
By Emile Gallé
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fantasy Marquetry Mermaid Adjustable Coffee/ High-top Yacht Table, Style of Galle France, Later
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Italian Adjustable Birds-Eye Maple Coffee Table by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti
By Willy Rizzo
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning vintage Italian adjustable bird's-eye maple and granite coffee table designed by Giovanni
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Granite, Steel, Chrome

Teak Coffee Table
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
Sleek rectangular coffee table with tiger eye design teak veneer finish. Can be made in custom size
Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Teak Coffee Table
Teak Coffee Table
H 16 in W 30 in D 70 in
Blue Butterflies Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee Table Blue Butterflies with top box frame in plexiglass and with removable upper table top
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Blue Butterflies Coffee Table
Blue Butterflies Coffee Table
H 14.57 in W 49.22 in D 39.38 in
Danish Adjustable Wooden Table with Metal Base, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Danish; Adjustable; wooden; wood; table; metal; base; coffee table; dining table; table
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Bower Coffee Table Pair
Located in London, GB
This contemporary coffee table pair celebrates elevated simplicity. The tables are designed to
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2010s British Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ash, Elm, Oak, Walnut, Wood

Bower Coffee Table Pair
Bower Coffee Table Pair
H 13 in Dm 34.45 in
Modern Geometric Coffee Table
By Brendan Bass
Located in Dallas, TX
Modern Geometric coffee table Designed by Brendan Bass for the Vision and Design Collection, by
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Modern Geometric Coffee Table
Modern Geometric Coffee Table
H 16 in W 60 in D 60 in
1970 ' Lucite Table of Marine Has Adjustable Height
Located in Paris, FR
Lucite Table of boat has adjustable height by a crémaillére, the highly-rated filter in; tray
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Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Lucite

Self Winding Coffee Table by Dakota Jackson Post Modern Coffee Table 1978
By Willy Rizzo, Karl Springer, Dakota Jackson
Located in New York, NY
Incredible glass and brass mechanical coffee table circa 1970's. The table features three thick
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Kluskens Wild Spirit Coffee Table
By Kluskens
Located in Nederweert, NL
The Wild Spirit coffee table has various qualities that make it a striking piece of furniture. The
Category

2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Kluskens Wild Spirit Coffee Table
Kluskens Wild Spirit Coffee Table
H 10.24 in W 29.53 in D 49.22 in
Small Coffee Table by Goons
Located in Geneve, CH
Small coffee table by Goons Dimensions:  W 65 x D 35 x  H 33 cm Materials: Wood Dimensions can be
Category

2010s French Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Small Coffee Table by Goons
Small Coffee Table by Goons
H 13 in W 25.6 in D 13.78 in
Italian Tiled Cocktail Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A bespoke wooden midcentury Italian coffee table featuring large signed ceramic tiles which adjust
Category

Mid-20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Italian Tiled Cocktail Coffee Table
Italian Tiled Cocktail Coffee Table
H 26.38 in W 56.7 in D 18.12 in
Coral: Adjustable Slab- Modern Mahogany & Coral Quartz Center Table
By Elvira Martinez Manso - HERBEH WOOD
Located in Guaynabo, US
Discover "Coral," a remarkable table where nature meets modern elegance. Handcrafted in Puerto Rico
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21st Century and Contemporary Puerto Rican Organic Modern Coffee and Coc...

Materials

Coral, Steel, Brass

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
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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
Postmodern 1980s Adjustable Cocktail Table by Italian Manufacturer Bellato
Located in Vilnius, LT
Glass and metal adjustable coffee or cocktail table. Exclusive design allowing the table legs to
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Pivot Style Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique pivoting "switch blade" coffee table featuring two table heights 11" and 17" with an
Category

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

Materials

Beech

1970s Palisander Coffee Table, Germany
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use - high adjustable from 58 - 78 - width
Category

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

Materials

Palisander

1970s Palisander Coffee Table, Germany
1970s Palisander Coffee Table, Germany
H 22.84 in W 66.15 in D 25.2 in
Green Marble and Brass Drink Table, Height-Adjustable , Italy 1990s
Located in Naples, IT
A round coffee table with adjustable height in Burgundy green marble and a brass frame, the style
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Mid-century coffee table Italy 1950s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Elevate your living space with this exquisite vintage coffee table, hailing from the charming era
Category

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

Materials

Resin

Mid-century coffee table Italy 1950s
Mid-century coffee table Italy 1950s
H 17.33 in W 35.44 in D 17.72 in
Two-Tiered Mid-Century Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With a unique two-tiered swiveling design, this vintage coffee table can be adjusted to fit
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Two-Tiered Mid-Century Coffee Table
Two-Tiered Mid-Century Coffee Table
H 15.5 in W 74 in D 20.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Teak Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With a unique adjustable design, this two-tiered coffee table can be rearranged to work in
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Coffee Table by Bengt Johan Gullberg
By Bengt Johan Gullberg
Located in Berlin, DE
Teak top and black painted iron base coffee table. Bengt Johan Gullberg, Sweden, 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Coffee Table by Bengt Johan Gullberg
Coffee Table by Bengt Johan Gullberg
H 19.69 in W 47.25 in D 29.53 in
Midcentury Beige Coffee Table, Italy, 1950s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Vintage beautiful coffee table made in Italy in the 1950s. Very comfortable to use. You can place
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Beige Coffee Table, Italy, 1950s
Midcentury Beige Coffee Table, Italy, 1950s
H 17.33 in W 30.71 in D 17.33 in
Folio Coffee Table by Kutarq Studio
By Kutarq Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Folio Coffee Table by Kutarq Studio Materials: Stainless steel. Dimensions: D 99 x W 22 x H 23 cm
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Folio Coffee Table by Kutarq Studio
Folio Coffee Table by Kutarq Studio
H 9.06 in W 8.67 in D 38.98 in
Faceted White Oak Veneer Coffee Table
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
Faceted white oak veneer coffee table. Facets may not be identical from table to table. Handmade in
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Philippe Starck "Pepper Young" Coffee Table
By Philippe Starck, Disform
Located in Chicago, IL
glass - they can also be adjusted to fit any shape. This piece is in vintage condition with minimal wear
Category

Vintage 1980s Spanish Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Minimalist Honed Carrara Marble Coffee Table
By Brendan Bass
Located in Dallas, TX
Minimalist coffee table with honed carrara marble with textured metal base. Designed by Brendan
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble

Octagonal Modernist Coffee Table Attributed to Acerbis
Located in New York, NY
Modernist octagonal coffee table attributed to Acerbis in steel and black laminate with three
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Apocalypse Now Coffee Table by Carlo Forcolini
By Carlo Forcolini, Alias
Located in 성동구, KR
Italian Mid-Century Modern Apocalisse now coffee table by Carlo Forcolini, 1980s. Apocalisse now
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron, Metal, Steel

Apocalypse Now Coffee Table by Carlo Forcolini
Apocalypse Now Coffee Table by Carlo Forcolini
H 17.33 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Swedish Midcentury Coffee Table, Teak, 1950's
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid-Century Teak coffee-table, made in Sweden c. 1950, featuring rounded edges and legs. Coffee
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

20th Century Small Restored Red Chrome Bauhaus Table, Adjustable Height, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Small Czech chrome Bauhaus table. Period: 1930-1939 Source: Czechia. Measures: Adjustable
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Italian Piero Fornasetti "Cammei" Coffee Table
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Piero Fornasetti "Cammei" coffee table composed of a lithographic transfer with cameo motif on
Category

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

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Steel

Modern Style Black Granite Coffee Cocktail Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic modern style coffee or cocktail table featuring a long black granite slab top. The
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20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Granite, Steel

Steel Cut Coffee Table by David Mocarski
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Unique beautiful 2 piece steel cut base table with amazing cut and shaped glass tops. Adjust and
Category

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

Materials

Cut Steel

Steel Cut Coffee Table by David Mocarski
Steel Cut Coffee Table by David Mocarski
H 17.5 in W 75 in D 72.5 in
Italian Midcentury Table with Adjustable Wooden Top Withe Metal and Brass, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian midcentury table with adjustable wooden top withe metal and brass 1950s. Table with
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Liquid Coffee Table by Studio Lukas Cober
By Lukas Cober
Located in Antwerpen, BE
The New Liquid Low Table by STUDIO LUKAS COBER. The New Wave collection illustrates his fascination
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Resin

Liquid Coffee Table by Studio Lukas Cober
Liquid Coffee Table by Studio Lukas Cober
H 14.97 in W 54.34 in D 24.02 in
Set of 3 Cream Lacquered Coffee Tables
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
Set of 3 creamy colored lacquered cube cocktail tables built from solid hard maple. Inset top
Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Wilhelm Renz Teak Veneer Coffee Table, 1960s Germany
By Wilhelm Renz
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic height-adjustable coffee table from the 1960s. Table top in teak veneer and squared steel
Category

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Modern Glass and Chrome Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful vintage square coffee table features a very thick glass top with slightly beveled
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

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Adjustable Table Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the adjustable table coffee table you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, wood and glass, every adjustable table coffee table was constructed with great care. Find 99 options for an antique or vintage adjustable table coffee table now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer adjustable table coffee table, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each adjustable table coffee table bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made adjustable table coffee table over the years, but those crafted by L. Campanini, CAMA and Azucena are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Adjustable Table Coffee Table?

The average selling price for an adjustable table coffee table at 1stDibs is $2,298, while they’re typically $542 on the low end and $36,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right tables for You

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Questions About Adjustable Table Coffee Table
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not drafting tables are adjustable for height depends on their design. Standard tables feature fixed tops. Height adjustability is an extra feature added to some models to improve utility. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of drafting tables.
  • 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, 2022
    Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A coffee table should generally be two-thirds as long as the sofa it stands in front of and around the same height as the sofa’s seat cushions.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    No one knows for sure who invented the coffee table. The earliest examples of the occasional table can be traced back to Victorian-era Britain. At that time, makers like William Watt and Collinson and Lock were producing coffee tables in large quantities.

    Notably, F. Stuart Foote, the designer behind the American Imperial Furniture Company, claimed to have invented the coffee table in the early 20th century. He stated that he did so by cutting down the legs of a dining table. However, it's unlikely that Foote is the actual inventor of the coffee table, as books describing coffee tables existed in the UK a decade before his birth in 1872.

    Shop a wide variety of 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 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    End tables and coffee tables do not need to match. Nevertheless it can be nice to have a similar color scheme or have one set of end tables match and perhaps have the coffee table match a TV stand.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    Tray top coffee tables are coffee tables with long, flat rectangular surfaces that are supported by an x-frame base. Low tables that were initially used as tea or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. After coffee drinking and “coffee breaks” became popular, it didn’t take long for coffee and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary tray top coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To style an oval coffee table, create balance with opposites. Choose a sofa and accent chairs with a boxier shape for a striking contrast. Place a rectangular tray in the center and use it to display decorative accents or to store remotes and coasters. Another approach to decorating an oval table is to use decorative accents at different heights. Think of a tall vase placed next to a low bowl and a small sculpture positioned on top of two stacked coffee table books. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oval coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Styling 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 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 ExpertApril 5, 2024
    How big a coffee table for a sectional should be depends on the dimensions of the sectional. For a balanced look, a coffee table should be roughly two-thirds of the length of the sofa portion of a sofa and chaise sectional. If you have an L-shaped sofa, the coffee table should be around two-thirds of the length of each arm. Find a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, a coffee table should generally be lower than a couch. However, the top of the table should only be slightly lower than the couch to maintain a balanced look. A good rule of thumb is to choose a table no more than one inch shorter than your sofa's seat height. Explore a large collection of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    The average height of a coffee table is around 16 to 18 inches. Designers typically choose this height to create a balance between coffee tables and sofas. The average seat height of sofas is 17 to 18 inches, and experts typically recommend that coffee tables be no more than 1 inch shorter than sofa-seat height. Explore a diverse assortment of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 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.