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Alwa Three Big Amber Coffee Table by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Alwa three big amber coffee table by Pulpo
Dimensions: D56 x H35 cm
Materials: Casted and hand
Category
2010s German Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Estamp Amber Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table Estamp Amber with structure in solid oak
in dark grey finish. With tempered and fused
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Oak
Cane Glass Amber Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee Table Cane Glass Amber with base structure in solid
oak in stained coffee finish, with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Oak
Tea Amber/Stained Oak Coffee Table by Durame
By Durame
Located in Milan, IT
This striking coffee table is comprised of a large bottom vase in colored glass that can function
Category
2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Oak
Industrial Coffee Table with Clouded Amber Resin Tap
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Industrial coffee table with clouded amber resin tap.
Category
20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Resin
Amber Eclipse II Coffee Table by Grzegorz Majka
By Grzegorz Majka
Located in Geneve, CH
The Amber Eclipse II coffee table by Grzegorz Majka.
Limited Edition of 8
Dimensions: 40 x 40 x
Category
2010s British Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Alwa One Big Amber Black Coffee Table by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Alwa one big amber black coffee table by Pulpo
Dimensions: D56 x H35 cm
Materials: casted glass
Category
2010s German Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Alwa One Big Amber Black Coffee Table by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Alwa one big amber black coffee table by Pulpo
Dimensions: D56 x H35 cm
Materials: casted glass
Category
2010s German Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Alwa One Big Amber Black Coffee Table by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Alwa one big amber black coffee table by Pulpo
Dimensions: D56 x H35 cm
Materials: casted glass
Category
2010s German Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Stitched Round Coffee Table – Amber – Elegance on a Luminous Pedestal
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
Add a touch of modern sophistication to your living space with the Stitched Round Coffee Table
Category
2010s American Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Amber Eclipse I, Limited Edition Coffee Table by Grzegorz Majka
By Grzegorz Majka
Located in Geneve, CH
The Amber Eclipse I, limited edition coffee table by Grzegorz Majka
Limited Edition of 8
Category
2010s British Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Oak
$40,526 / item
H 18 in W 48 in D 54 in
Amber Eclipse I, Limited Edition Coffee Table by Grzegorz Majka
By Grzegorz Majka
Located in Geneve, CH
The Amber Eclipse I, Limited Edition coffee table by Grzegorz Majka
Limited Edition of 8
Category
2010s British Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Oak
$40,526 / item
H 18 in W 48 in D 54 in
Contemporary 'Ambra' Coffee Table Amber Cristal and Brass by Ghirò Studio
By Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
The 'Ambra' coffee table is the solution for elegant and refined furnishings, with warm and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$3,610 / item
H 14.18 in W 17.92 in D 13.39 in
Acerbis LOKUM S Coffee Table in Amber by Sabine Marcelis
By Sabine Marcelis, Acerbis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Matter, light and colour come together in an intense interaction
of materials.
This collection embodies the elegance of pure forms, elevated
through the use of hand-blown glass. Sabi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
$3,054 / item
H 9.45 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Acerbis LOKUM M Coffee Table in Amber by Sabine Marcelis
By Sabine Marcelis, Acerbis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Matter, light and colour come together in an intense interaction
of materials.
This collection embodies the elegance of pure forms, elevated
through the use of hand-blown glass. Sabi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Cast Amber Glass and Metal Coffee Table. "Aurora Table III" by Lauren Rottet
Located in New York, NY
The Aurora III tables are statement pieces, demanding attention in any living space it inhabits
Category
2010s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
$18,750
H 15 in W 65 in D 36 in
Cast Amber Glass and Metal Coffee Table. "Aurora Table II" by Lauren Rottet
Located in New York, NY
The Aurora II and the Aurora III tables are statement pieces, demanding attention in any living
Category
2010s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
$15,000
H 15 in W 60 in D 32 in
Set of 3 Stack 880 Amber Glass Modular Coffee Table by Niccolò Devetag
By Billiani 1911
Located in Milan, IT
Stack 880 by Niccolò Devetag is a modular collection of colorful blown-glass coffee tables designed
Category
2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
$2,846 / item
H 14.18 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass Square Coffee Table in Amber by Yiannis Ghikas
By Miniforms, Yiannis Ghikas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
sophisticated compositions by mixing the different shapes.
Available in different options:
Finish:
• Amber
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Blown Glass
$4,030 / item
H 15.75 in W 20.87 in D 20.87 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass Oval Coffee Table in Amber by Yiannis Ghikas
By Yiannis Ghikas, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
more basic forms.
Available in different options:
Finish:
• Amber Blown
• Amethyst
• Blue Blown
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Blown Glass
$3,830 / item
H 11.82 in W 27.56 in D 17.72 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Amber by Yiannis Ghikas
By Miniforms, Yiannis Ghikas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
different options:
Finish:
• Amber Blown
• Amethyst
• Blue Blown
• Petrol Green
Additional Information
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Blown Glass
$2,750 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass Low Coffee Table in Amber by Yiannis Ghikas
By Miniforms, Yiannis Ghikas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
-glass coffee tables. Available in two sizes and two colours, Amber and Petrol Green, the coffee table
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Blown Glass
$2,969 / item
H 11.82 in Dm 21.66 in
ClassiCon Bell Coffee Table in Amber Orange & Nero Marquina by Sebastian Herkner
By Sebastian Herkner
Located in New York, NY
The bell table by Sebastian Herkner turns our perceptual habits on their head, using the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Blown Glass
$7,716 / item
H 14.18 in Dm 29.53 in
ClassiCon Bell Coffee Table in Brass and Amber Orange by Sebastian Herkner
By Sebastian Herkner
Located in New York, NY
The bell table by Sebastian Herkner turns our perceptual habits on their head, using the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Blown Glass
$5,229 / item
H 14.18 in Dm 29.53 in
Single Size XL High Triple Play Coffee Table in Orange, Amber and Purple
By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Triple play coffee table - Triple play coffee table - Orange, amber, purple
Table in hard resin
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Resin
$705 / item
H 20.48 in Dm 15.75 in
Single Size XL Medium Triple Play Coffee Table in Purple, Amber and Green
By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Triple Play coffee table - Purple, amber, green
Table in hard resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Resin
$705 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 15.75 in
Tea Amber/Walnut Side Table
By Durame
Located in Milan, IT
This striking side table is comprised of a large bottom vase in colored glass (that can function as
Category
2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Single Size XL Low Triple Play Coffee Table in Purple, Amber and Green
By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Triple Play coffee table - Purple, amber, green
Table in hard resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Resin
$705 / item
H 15.36 in Dm 15.75 in
Single Size XL Low Triple Play Coffee Table in Orange, Amber and Purple
By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Triple Play Coffee Table - Orange, Amber, Purple
Table in hard resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Resin
$705 / item
H 15.36 in Dm 15.75 in
Single Size XL Medium Triple Play Coffee Table in Orange, Amber and Purple
By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Triple Play coffee table - Orange, Amber, Purple
Table in hard resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Resin
$705 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 15.75 in
Single Size XL High Triple Play Coffee Table in Purple, Amber and Green
By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Triple play coffee table - purple, amber, green
Table in hard resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Resin
$705 / item
H 20.48 in Dm 15.75 in
Kauri Dining Table in Solid Ancient Kauri Wood and Amber
Located in Kumeu, NZ
Ancient Kauri or Swamp Kauri refers to prehistoric Kauri forests, buried and preserved in peat swamp up to 50,000 years ago in New Zealand’s North Island by an unexplained act of nat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary New Zealand Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Kauri Dining Table in Solid Ancient Kauri Wood and Amber
Located in Kumeu, NZ
Ancient Kauri or Swamp Kauri refers to prehistoric Kauri forests, buried and preserved in peat swamp up to 50,000 years ago in New Zealand’s North Island by an unexplained act of nat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary New Zealand Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Kauri Dining Table in Solid Ancient Kauri Wood and Amber
Located in Kumeu, NZ
Ancient Kauri or Swamp Kauri refers to prehistoric Kauri forests, buried and preserved in peat swamp up to 50,000 years ago in New Zealand’s North Island by an unexplained act of nat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary New Zealand Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Kauri Dining Table in Solid Ancient Kauri Wood and Amber
Located in Kumeu, NZ
Ancient Kauri or Swamp Kauri refers to prehistoric Kauri forests, buried and preserved in peat swamp up to 50,000 years ago in New Zealand’s North Island by an unexplained act of nat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary New Zealand Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Blue Light by Yiannis Ghikas
By Miniforms, Yiannis Ghikas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
-glass coffee tables. Available in two sizes and two colours, Amber and Petrol Green, the coffee table
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Blown Glass
$2,554 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in
Corona Coffee Table by Amber Dewaele
Located in Geneve, CH
Corona coffee table by Amber Dewaele
Dimensions: D 118 x W 118 x H 35 cm.
Materials: Frosted
Category
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Tables
Materials
Steel
Olive Amber Gradient Crystal Contemporary Coffee Table 06 by Saerom Yoon
Located in Geneve, CH
Table 06 by Saerom Yoon
Limited Edition No. 04 of 10 + 2AP
Dimensions: D 75 x W 120 x H 32 cm
Category
2010s Korean Modern Tables
Materials
Acrylic
$15,888 / item
H 12.6 in W 47.25 in D 29.53 in
"Eruption solaire" Guy Lefèvre Lacquer and Brass Side Table, 1970's, France
By Guy Lefevre
Located in Geneva, CH
"Eruption Solaire" Coffee table.
Amber lacquer and guilded brass by Guy Lefèvre produced by Ligne
Category
Vintage 1970s French Side Tables
Materials
Lacquer
$2,400
H 12.21 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
"Amber Eclipse" Coffee Table ft.Solid Oak & Glass Base
By Grzegorz Majka
Located in London, GB
"The Amber Eclipse" Contemporary Coffee Table ft hand-blown glass base and solid oiled oak top
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Blown Glass, Oak
Round 'Abyss Horizon' Coffee Table, Amber Plexiglass and Birch Wood
By Duffy London
Located in London, GB
dream up a dramatic circular coffee table, that instantly takes the mind to stories of a flat earth, or
Category
2010s British Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
$37,575 / item
H 18.51 in Dm 43.31 in
Coastal Moby Coffee Table, Long, Ash / Amber, Solid Wood, Handcrafted, Modern
By Sherwood Hamill
Located in Portland, ME
With smooth lines inspired by aqua-dynamics and a love of the sea, the Moby coffee table will add a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Ash
$8,600 / item
H 15 in W 95 in D 30 in
"Amber Eclipse" Coffee Table Ft. Hand-Blown Glass Base and Glass Top
By Grzegorz Majka
Located in London, GB
"The Amber Eclipse II" Contemporary Coffee Table featuring Hand-blown Glass Base and Tempered Glass
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
"Amber Eclipse" Coffee Table ft. Hand-Blown Glass and Oiled Oak Top
By Grzegorz Majka
Located in London, GB
"The Amber Eclipse" Contemporary Coffee Table ft hand-blown glass base and solid oiled oak top
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Blown Glass, Oak
$16,825
H 13.78 in W 48 in D 54 in
Smoked Glass and Amber Lucite Coffee Table with Brass Frame by Romeo Rega
By Romeo Rega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elevate your living space with this exquisite coffee table by Romeo Rega. Crafted circa 1970, this
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$4,700
H 16.5 in W 35.5 in D 19.5 in
"Rita" - Small Table, Carved, Collectible, Organic, Sculptural - Amber
By Vladimir Krasnogorov, Thomas Newman
Located in Hoboken, NJ
This contemporary table combines the clearly organic shape of the hand carved sweeping base
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktai...
Materials
Sapele Wood
$4,200 / item
H 17 in W 36.5 in D 16 in
"Amber Eclipse" Coffee Table ft. Hand-Blown Glass and Dark Oak Top
By Grzegorz Majka
Located in London, GB
"The Amber Eclipse" Contemporary Coffee Table ft hand-blown glass base and solid oiled oak top
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Blown Glass, Oak
Aldo Tura Amber Goatskin Coffee Table
By Aldo Tura
Located in New York, NY
High quality details for this low table by Aldo Tura: The refined amber goatskin, the rounded edges
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Goatskin, Wood
Chic Vintage Amber Glass Coffee Table, French 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare vintage French coffee table with a striking patinated iron block frame, its bold geometry
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Vintage Amber Resin Illuminated Coffee Table w/ Nature Specimens
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage oval coffee or cocktail table with an amber resin surface and interior lighting. The
Category
20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Burl Patch Work Square Coffee Table Amber to Rust Colors
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Italian Mid-Century Modern burl patch work Mid-Century Modern square coffee table on triangular
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Burl
ClassiCon Bell Coffee Table in Amber by Sebastian Herkner IN STOCK
By Sebastian Herkner
Located in New York, NY
The bell table by Sebastian Herkner turns our perceptual habits on their head, using the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Blown Glass
Nice 1960's Faux Bamboo wood Coffee table w/ Amber mirror top
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A very nice 1960's Faux Bamboo wood Coffee table with an Amber toned mirror top. The wood has been
Category
Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Mirror
Modern Nakashima Style Burl Root Coffee Table with Inlayed Amber Glass Detailing
Located in Houston, TX
Modern burl root coffee table with amber colored tumbled glass inlayed that cascades through the
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Burl
$1,200
H 16 in W 54 in D 38 in
Roger Capron Multi-Color Ceramic Coffee Table in Amber Ochre Gray and White
By Roger Capron
Located in Chicago, IL
Roger Capron French ceramic artist from Vallauris signed multi color coffee table of glazed lave
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
$6,000
H 12 in W 47.5 in D 20 in
Cocktail table in Blown Murano Glass Amber Color and Brass finishes contemporary
By Giovanni Dalla Fina Gallery
Located in Villaverla, IT
Cocktail table in Blown Murano Glass Amber Color and Brass finishes contemporary, Giovanni Dalla
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cock...
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$7,101
H 29 in Dm 27.5 in
White Oak & Rush Coffee Table by Amber Interiors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White oak & rush coffee table by Amber Interiors
Made of solid oak wood in a natural finish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Italian Coffe Cocktail Table in Blown Murano Glass, Amber color, 1990s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Elegant handcrafted Italian Venetian cocktail table, in blown Murano glass, amber color, dated
Category
1990s Italian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
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Amber Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal amber coffee table for your home. Frequently made of glass, wood and blown glass, every amber coffee table was constructed with great care. There are 11 variations of the antique or vintage amber coffee table you’re looking for, while we also have 13 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect amber coffee table — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right amber coffee table, those designed in Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made amber coffee table over the years, but those crafted by Grzegorz Majka, ClassiCon and Giovanni Dalla Fina Gallery are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Amber Coffee Table?
The average selling price for an amber coffee table at 1stDibs is $5,010, while they’re typically $899 on the low end and $11,310 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 Amber Coffee Table
- Can a coffee table be too low?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Yes, a coffee table can be too low. Most experts recommend choosing a coffee table that is around one to two inches lower than the seat height of your sofa or loveseat. You may find it difficult to access items on the tabletop while seated if you choose a shorter table. In addition, an overly low coffee table can make a room feel cramped or unbalanced. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Sometimes, designers intentionally place ultra-low coffee tables in spaces to create a bold contrast in a large room. Feel free to break from convention when choosing a coffee table. What's most important is that the finished result appeals to you and allows you to enjoy your seating area to the fullest. Shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A coffee table should generally be two-thirds as long as the sofa it stands in front of and around the same height as the sofa’s seat cushions.
- Is an ottoman a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Who invented the coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024No one knows for sure who invented the coffee table. The earliest examples of the occasional table can be traced back to Victorian-era Britain. At that time, makers like William Watt and Collinson and Lock were producing coffee tables in large quantities.
Notably, F. Stuart Foote, the designer behind the American Imperial Furniture Company, claimed to have invented the coffee table in the early 20th century. He stated that he did so by cutting down the legs of a dining table. However, it's unlikely that Foote is the actual inventor of the coffee table, as books describing coffee tables existed in the UK a decade before his birth in 1872.
Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs. - Why is it called a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Coffee tables were originally used in living spaces during social gatherings to support a tray containing multiple mugs, a coffee pot, creamers and sugar bowls. Low to the ground and centrally located in the space, coffee tables reduced the host or hostess’s need to constantly stand and serve her guests.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a coffee table and a console table is in the design. A coffee table is a low table that comes in many shapes, such as surfaces that are rectangles, squares, ovals or circles. Console tables are taller and usually have elongated shapes, such as ovals, rectangles or semicircles. Placement is another differentiator between the two types of tables. Coffee tables usually go in front of sofas and loveseats, while console tables may be placed behind a sofa or loveseat or along a wall. Find a large collection of coffee tables and console tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.
The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.
Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa, and its depth will match the seating. These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables, but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.
Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between a center table and a coffee table is usually size. Center tables tend to be larger-sized accent tables placed in the center of seating areas. On the other hand, coffee tables are smaller tables usually positioned in front of sofas and loveseats. On 1stDibs, find a variety of center tables and coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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 ExpertOctober 26, 2021A 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, 2024The 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.
- Are glass coffee tables durable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether glass coffee tables are durable depends on the craftsmanship and the materials. Generally, tables with tempered glass are less likely to shatter and break. How well you care for a coffee table will also impact its life span. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of glass coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024How big a coffee table for a sectional should be depends on the dimensions of the sectional. For a balanced look, a coffee table should be roughly two-thirds of the length of the sofa portion of a sofa and chaise sectional. If you have an L-shaped sofa, the coffee table should be around two-thirds of the length of each arm. Find a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To 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, 2023To 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, 2022To authenticate your Noguchi coffee table, there are three different marks to look for. Isamu Noguchi’s signature will be on the edge of the table and on a medallion under the base. Even under the medallion, you will find Noguchi’s initials. Shop a collection of properly vetted Noguchi pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, 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, 2022Modern 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.
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