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Jens Risom Style Modernica "Amoeba" Coffee Table
By Jens Risom
Located in Astoria, NY
Jens Risom Style Modernica "Amoeba" Coffee Table, white laminate table top above patinated steel
Category
Late 20th Century Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Amoeba Coffee Table by John Widdicomb
By John Widdicomb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Coffee table by John Widdicomb c.1960s, USA. This beautiful maple table features an amoeba shaped
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Maple
Italian Modern Karl Springer Style Travertine Biomorphic Coffee Table
By Mario Bellini, Angelo Mangiarotti, Karl Springer, Romeo Rega
Located in Houston, TX
Modern travertine free form or amoeba coffee table or cocktail table. This shapely travertine table is
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
$7,650
H 15.5 in W 59.25 in D 31.82 in
Karl Springer Attr Free Form Postmodern Amoeba Coffee Table Chrome & Black Glass
By Karl Springer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
a sheet of steel shaped into this table and topped with a one-of-a-kind piece of dark smoked glass
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$25,000
H 16.5 in W 72 in D 40.5 in
Paul T Frankl Cork Mahogany Cloud Amoeba Coffee Table Model 5005 Johnson 1950s
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in Troy, MI
Rare "Amoeba" coffee or cocktail table
Model 5005 designed by Paul T Frankl for Johnson Furniture
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Cork
$28,000
H 14.5 in W 48 in D 35.5 in
Vintage Boho Ameoba Rattan Coffee Table After Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Channel the iconic style of tropical modernism with this stunning vintage biomorphic coffee table
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Rare Restored Rattan Amoeba L-Shaped Coffee Table w/ Stacked Legs
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare restored rattan L-shaped Amoeba coffee table with glossy black lacquer style top and 2 stacked
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan
Amoeba Walnut Coffee Table
By Jerry Nance
Located in New Hampton, NY
Walnut coffee table based on the style of historical pieces. This coffee table features an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Vintage MCM Amoeba Rattan Coffee Table After Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage MCM rattan coffee table. Done in the manner of Paul Frankl. A chic amoeba shape
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail T...
Materials
Rattan, Mahogany
Impressive Amoeba Shaped Organic Modern Tree Stump Coffee Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning focal point coffee table having organic modern impressive large amoeba shaped burl wood
Category
Vintage 1980s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Burl
Large Hand Made Amoeba Shaped Organic Modern Maple Coffee Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
coffee table is made from the salvaged base of a maple tree from the artist's own backyard. The lengthy
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Organic Modern Coffee and C...
Materials
Maple
Amoeba Glass Top Organic Drift Wood Base Coffee Center Table MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Amoeba Glass Top Organic Drift Wood Base Coffee Center Table MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Driftwood
Paul Frankl Cork Amoeba Cloud Coffee Cocktail Table Model 5005 USA 1950s
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Troy, MI
Paul T Frankl cork top Amoeba or Cloud cocktail table
Model 5005
Johnson Furniture circa 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Cork
$28,000
H 14.5 in W 48 in D 35.5 in
Mid Century Amoeba Free Form Glass Top Coffee Table w Sculptural Wood Base
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Isamu Noguchi
Located in New York, NY
Classic mid century free form glass top coffee table with sculptural wood base and amoeba form
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
$1,600
H 16 in W 48 in D 32 in
Amoeba Travertine & Walnut Cocktail Table Style of Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Hanover, MA
Amoeba form half inch thick travertine marble top cocktail table similar to Robsjohn-Gibbings
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
EÆ Amoeba a Large Sculptural Table in Freeform Fiberglass & Automotive Enamel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
EÆ Amoeba: a large sculptural table in freeform fiberglass & automotive enamel. The large amorphous
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Fiberglass
$9,999
H 15 in W 100 in D 49 in
Restored MCM Rattan Six Strand Square Pretzel Table & Seating Livingroom Set
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
: 27.5" height x 14" width x 33" depth
-Square Table: 23" height x 30" width x 29" depth
-Amoeba Coffee
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
$27,500 / set
H 33 in W 78 in D 32 in
Amazing Organic Modern Irregular Edge Maple Coffee Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A hand made work of art by NJ wood worker John Braun. This organic modern amoeba shaped coffee
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktai...
Materials
Maple
Restored Rattan Biomorphic Coffee Table w/ Stacked Rattan Base
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original Large 53" wide restored amoeba-shaped biomorphic coffee table crafted with a Formica top
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan
Restored Biomorphic Mahogany Coffee Table w/ Stacked Rattan Legs
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired rattan amoeba-shaped biomorphic coffee table is
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan, Mahogany
Mid Century Kidney Bean Top Coffee Table by Perception Lane # 1166 54
By Lane Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Classic Amoeba, or Kidney Bean form coffee table by the Lane Furniture company, in very good
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Restored Vintage Biomorphic Amoeba Rattan & Mahogany Coffee Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
1950, this biomorphic rattan coffee table with an amoeba-shaped mahogany top, circa 1950. This table
Category
Mid-20th Century American Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Rattan
Azotea Free Form Amoeba Coffee Table
By AZOTEA, Esteban Caicedo Cortés
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
Made entirely of cedar wood in our workshop in Mexico City, our Amoeba coffee table was born as a
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Rare Original Amoeba Cork Top Coffee Table by Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an amazing example of an original Paul Frankl amoeba shaped table. It retains it's original
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cork, Mahogany
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Biomorphic Coffee Table
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Hudson, NY
Lovely T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings coffee table with amoeba-shaped, thick plate glass top on three
Category
20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Glass
Amoeba Coffee Table by Paul T. Frankl 'Model 5005'
By Paul Frankl
Located in Long Island City, NY
Amoeba coffee table by Paul T. Frankl (Model 5005) by Johnson furniture company with a natural wax
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Cork
Pearsall Amoeba Coffee Table
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
Classic free form Adrian Pearsall plate glass coffee table. Very good overall condition, minor
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Walnut Amoeba Coffee Table
By Jerry Nance
Located in New Hampton, NY
Freeform Walnut coffee table based on the style of historical pieces of the 20th century. This
Category
20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Paul Frankl "Amoeba" Coffee Table
By Paul Frankl
Located in San Francisco, CA
A completely restored Amoeba shaped coffee table with cork top and bleached mahogany legs in
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Cork
Adrian Pearsall Style Amoeba Coffee Table
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sold walnut glass topped coffee table in the style of Adrian Pearsall.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Amoeba Coffee Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fantastic T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings design coffee table made from cherry wood on tall polished brass
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
A T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Amoeba Coffee Table
Located in North Miami, FL
Beautiful heavy bronze legs, VERY sturdy to hold this amazing amoeba shaped top (large size). RARE
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Boomerang Amoeba Shape Coffee Table, Adrian Pearsall Style Solid Oak and Walnut
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This Mid-Century Modern amoeba coffee table exhibits amorphic design reminiscent of works by Adrian
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
$1,195
H 15.25 in W 56 in L 15.25 in
Rare Pair of Coffee Tables By Philip And Kelvin Laverne
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare pair of Philip and Kelvin Laverne Amoeba coffee tables with polychrome and acid etched
Category
Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
AMOEBA COFFEE TABLE BY T.H. ROBSJOHN-GIBBINGS FOR WIDDICOMB
Located in New York, NY
A cherry amoeba shaped coffee table designed by RH Gibbings for Widdicomb; Widdicomb label dated 2
Category
20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Rare Paul Frankl Cork Top Amoeba Coffee Table for Johnson Furniture
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Co.
Located in Garnerville, NY
Amoeba shaped cork veneer top with all natural inclusions resting on four splayed solid Mahogany
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cork, Mahogany
$9,850
H 14.5 in W 47.5 in D 33 in
Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Black Marble Gold Gilt Amoeba Coffee Table
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an utterly ravishing, amoeba shaped coffee table, with black marble tops
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
$1,800
H 16 in W 64 in D 21 in
Amoeba Shaped Penny Coffee Table
By Lane Furniture, Johnny Swing
Located in Philadelphia, PA
on the table top are missing the finish.
Fun and Interesting coffee table will bring joy to any
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Copper
Amoeba Cork Top Coffee Table by Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare amoeba cork-top coffee table with mahogany legs. All original with a nice even patina
Category
Vintage 1950s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Vintage Adrian Pearsall Amoeba Form Glass Top Coffee Table
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall amoeba form walnut glass top coffee table. .75 thick original
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Pair of Spectacular Silas Seandel, Amoeba-Shaped Coffee Tables
By Silas Seandel
Located in Hopewell, NJ
together as a coffee or cocktail table, or split up as side tables. They are patinated, hammered brass
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Organic Modern Amoeba Shaped Root Wood and Glass Coffee Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stylish organic modern coffee table having a sculptural root wood base in a weathered light brown
Category
Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Danish Amoeba Organic Kidney Tri-Leg Teak Coffee Table
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Top with raised edge. Triple-split legs with brass leg caps. Very Dark hardwood Edge Band with lighter Interior Surface. Danish Control Mark in Silk round Medallion on underside. Un...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Paul Frankl Biomorphic "Amoeba" Cork Top Coffee Table Circa 1950s
By Paul Frankl
Located in Peabody, MA
Coffee table by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture, cork wrapped biomorphic free form top over
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Cork
Karl Springer Free Form Coffee Table in Goatskin 1980s amoeba
By Karl Springer
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
An exceedingly rare free form coffee table designed by Karl Springer. This table executed in a
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Goatskin, Plywood, Lacquer
Hohenberg Mosaic Tile Top Coffee Table, , Class modern Amoeba shape
By Richard Hohenberg
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Mid Century Modern,,Unusual dynamic form,,designed by Honenberg,,Beautifully exicuted,,stunning mosaic tiles,, shapes and colors..
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Vintage Amoeba or Kidney Shaped Black and Clear Glass Coffee Table
Located in London, England
Vintage 1960s Amoeba or Kidney shaped coffee table with a black inner glass design which follows
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
$407
H 16.93 in W 51.19 in D 33.08 in
1960s Midcentury Modern Freeform Amoeba Biomorphic Glass and Wood Coffee Table
By Harvey Probber, Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall, Bassett Furniture
Located in Hudson, NY
Gorgeous 1960s American made biomorphic table with a gorgeous amoeba shaped glass insert. Lovely
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
$1,000
H 15 in W 50 in D 28 in
Amorphic Amoeba Table by Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
An exceptional amorphic Amoeba table by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture having cork veneer top on
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cork
Sculptural Free Form Amoeba Shape Glass Coffee Table by Laurel Fyfe, Branded
By Fox Fire Glass LLC, Laurel Fyfe
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This superior design free form glass coffee table is designed by Laurel Fyfe and made by Fox Fire
Category
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
$4,850
H 17 in W 63.5 in D 57.5 in
Superb Driftwood Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table with Original Amoeba Glass Top
By Louise Nevelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A classic Mid-Century Modern coffee table, circs 50s or 60s, comprised of hand selected and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Driftwood
$2,895
H 21 in W 36.5 in D 50 in
Mid-Century Modern Amoeba Shaped 2 Tier Mosaic Tile Coffee Side Table, 1960s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a fantastic, amoeba shaped, two tiered coffee table, made of walnut and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Paul Frankl Lacquered Cork 'Amoeba' Cocktail Table
By Johnson Furniture Co., Paul Frankl
Located in Dallas, TX
One of Frankl’s most successful and iconic table designs. The Amoeba cocktail table is comprised of
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Stunning Mosaic Tile Amoeba Shape Cocktail Table, Richard Hohenberg
By Richard Hohenberg
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning mosaic tile Amoeba shape cocktail table, attributed to Richard Hohenberg. "HOHENBERG
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Metal
1950's Italian Amoeba Form Brass & Black Mirror Cocktail Table
Located in Hanover, MA
1950's Italian cocktail table in organic biomorphic form on three tapered solid brass legs. Two
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Model #1759 Amoeba Cocktail Table, 1955
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Southampton, NJ
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Model #1759 Amoeba cocktail table in birch-1955
Beautiful
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$5,500
H 16 in W 54 in D 32 in
Petrified Wood Top Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amoeba shaped coffee table w/petrified wood top & brass feet
Category
20th Century Unknown Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Large Poul Dinesen Coffee Table
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A massive amoeba shaped or biomorphic teak coffee table by danish cabinet maker Poul Dinesen.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
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Amoeba Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal amoeba coffee table for your home. Each amoeba coffee table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and cork. If you’re shopping for an amoeba coffee table, we have 41 options in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect amoeba coffee table — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An amoeba coffee table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made amoeba coffee table over the years, but those crafted by Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Co. and Adrian Pearsall are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Amoeba Coffee Table?
An amoeba coffee table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,650, while the lowest priced sells for $425 and the highest can go for as much as $16,500.
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 Amoeba Coffee Table
- 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 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.
- 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.
- Who invented the coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024No one knows for sure who invented the coffee table. The earliest examples of the occasional table can be traced back to Victorian-era Britain. At that time, makers like William Watt and Collinson and Lock were producing coffee tables in large quantities.
Notably, F. Stuart Foote, the designer behind the American Imperial Furniture Company, claimed to have invented the coffee table in the early 20th century. He stated that he did so by cutting down the legs of a dining table. However, it's unlikely that Foote is the actual inventor of the coffee table, as books describing coffee tables existed in the UK a decade before his birth in 1872.
Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
The difference between a sofa table and a coffee table is that a sofa table is always behind the sofa and a coffee table is in front of it. Additionally, a sofa table is the same height as the sofa and a coffee table is much shorter.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.
The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.
Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa, and its depth will match the seating. These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables, but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.
Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between a center table and a coffee table is usually size. Center tables tend to be larger-sized accent tables placed in the center of seating areas. On the other hand, coffee tables are smaller tables usually positioned in front of sofas and loveseats. On 1stDibs, find a variety of center tables and coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a coffee table and a console table is in the design. A coffee table is a low table that comes in many shapes, such as surfaces that are rectangles, squares, ovals or circles. Console tables are taller and usually have elongated shapes, such as ovals, rectangles or semicircles. Placement is another differentiator between the two types of tables. Coffee tables usually go in front of sofas and loveseats, while console tables may be placed behind a sofa or loveseat or along a wall. Find a large collection of coffee tables and console tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024There isn't really a standard size of a coffee table. Manufacturers produce coffee tables in a range of sizes and shapes. However, many rectangular tables are around 45 to 48 inches in length by 25 to 28 inches in width. Heights typically range from 16 to 18 inches. Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- What is a tray top coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021Tray top coffee tables are coffee tables with long, flat rectangular surfaces that are supported by an x-frame base. Low tables that were initially used as tea or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. After coffee drinking and “coffee breaks” became popular, it didn’t take long for coffee and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary tray top coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To style an oval coffee table, create balance with opposites. Choose a sofa and accent chairs with a boxier shape for a striking contrast. Place a rectangular tray in the center and use it to display decorative accents or to store remotes and coasters. Another approach to decorating an oval table is to use decorative accents at different heights. Think of a tall vase placed next to a low bowl and a small sculpture positioned on top of two stacked coffee table books. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oval coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Styling a Noguchi coffee table really depends on the space you’re placing it in. The possibilities are far-reaching, so consider the colors and coordination of the other furniture and fixtures around the table. Noguchi tables look beautiful on their own or styled with flowers, books or pottery. Shop a selection of Isamu Noguchi pieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Coffee tables became popular in the 1920s and ’30s. Pieces from this time period often show off the characteristics of Art Deco design, such as metal accents, mirrored finishes and the use of exotic woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Coffee tables first came into use during the Victorian era, largely in response to the rise of coffee houses in London. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables.
- Are glass coffee tables durable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether glass coffee tables are durable depends on the craftsmanship and the materials. Generally, tables with tempered glass are less likely to shatter and break. How well you care for a coffee table will also impact its life span. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of glass coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024How big a coffee table for a sectional should be depends on the dimensions of the sectional. For a balanced look, a coffee table should be roughly two-thirds of the length of the sofa portion of a sofa and chaise sectional. If you have an L-shaped sofa, the coffee table should be around two-thirds of the length of each arm. Find a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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.
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