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Large Square White Arabescato Marble Coffee Table
By Atelier Jouvence Custom Stoneworks
Located in Chicago, IL
This versatile, sleek, square, white marble coffee table would look sharp in a modern living room
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Solid Arabescato Griggio & Brass Ipséité Coffee Table by Arthur Vallin
Located in 1204, CH
French Artist, Designer, and Creative Director Arthur Vallin hold a master’s degree in Art Direction from the prestigious design academy Penninghen located in Paris, France. In 2010 ...
Category
2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Chic 3-Part Arabescato Marble 'Entretoise' Coffee Table by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3-part Arabescato marble 'Entretoise' coffee table by Design Frères. Chic and functional.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Steel
Calipso 45 Red arabescato orobico marble outdoor coffee table by CPRN Homood
By CPRN HOMOOD
Located in Milan, IT
Enhance the space with the round coffee table. Crafted entirely from Arabescato Orobico Red marble
Category
2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
H 11.82 in W 55.12 in D 23.63 in
French 20th Century Louis XVI St. Gilt Metal and Arabescato Marble Coffee Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
coffee table, circa 1920. The table is raised by the most elegant circular tapered quiver-shaped legs
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
H 18.25 in W 47.75 in D 26.75 in
Arabescato marble U Line 'fUUUUsillo' accent table by BURGIO
By Isabella Burgio, Alireza Sadeh, BURGIO
Located in Kleinburg, ON
fUUUUsillo accent table takes cheeky inspiration from Southern Italy's beloved fusilli pasta shape
Category
2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
FORM(LA) Onda Round Coffee Table 60"L x 60"W x 14"H Arabescato Corchia Marble
Located in Los Angeles, CA
COLLECTION. COMPRISING SIDE TABLES FOR LAYERING, COFFEE TABLES AND DINING TABLES.
DIMENSIONS:
60”L x 60”W x
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktai...
Materials
Travertine, Marble
H 14 in W 60 in D 60 in
FORM(LA) Onda Round Coffee Table 54"L x 54"W x 14"H Arabescato Corchia Marble
Located in Los Angeles, CA
COLLECTION. COMPRISING SIDE TABLES FOR LAYERING, COFFEE TABLES AND DINING TABLES.
DIMENSIONS:
54”L x 54”W x
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktai...
Materials
Travertine, Marble
H 14 in W 54 in D 54 in
FORM(LA) Onda Round Coffee Table 48"L x 48"W x 14"H Arabescato Corchia Marble
Located in Los Angeles, CA
COLLECTION. COMPRISING SIDE TABLES FOR LAYERING, COFFEE TABLES AND DINING TABLES.
DIMENSIONS:
48”L x 48”W x
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktai...
Materials
Travertine, Marble
H 14 in W 48 in D 48 in
FORM(LA) Onda Round Coffee Table 42"L x 42"W x 14"H Arabescato Corchia Marble
Located in Los Angeles, CA
COLLECTION. COMPRISING SIDE TABLES FOR LAYERING, COFFEE TABLES AND DINING TABLES.
DIMENSIONS:
42”L x 42”W x
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktai...
Materials
Travertine, Marble
H 14 in W 42 in D 42 in
FORM(LA) Onda Freeform Coffee Table 84”L x 46”W x 14”H Arabescato Corchia Marble
Located in Los Angeles, CA
COLLECTION. COMPRISING SIDE TABLES FOR LAYERING, COFFEE TABLES AND DINING TABLES.
DIMENSIONS:
84”L x 46”W x
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktai...
Materials
Travertine, Marble
H 14 in W 46 in D 84 in
FORM(LA) Onda Freeform Coffee Table 72”L x 39”W x 14”H Arabescato Corchia Marble
Located in Los Angeles, CA
COLLECTION. COMPRISING SIDE TABLES FOR LAYERING, COFFEE TABLES AND DINING TABLES.
DIMENSIONS:
72”L x 39-1/2
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktai...
Materials
Travertine, Marble
H 14 in W 39 in D 72 in
FORM(LA) Cubo Square Plinth Coffee Table 60”L x 60”W x 13”H Arabescato Marble
Located in Los Angeles, CA
" OFFSET FROM SIDE OF TABLE
CONSTRUCTION:
- 3/4" THICK TOP & BASE
- HOLLOW CONSTRUCTION USING 3/4” STONE
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktai...
Materials
Travertine, Marble
H 13 in W 60 in D 60 in
FORM(LA) Cubo Square Plinth Coffee Table 54”L x 54”W x 13”H Arabescato Marble
Located in Los Angeles, CA
" OFFSET FROM SIDE OF TABLE
CONSTRUCTION:
- 3/4" THICK TOP & BASE
- HOLLOW CONSTRUCTION USING 3/4” STONE
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktai...
Materials
Travertine, Marble
H 13 in W 54 in D 54 in
FORM(LA) Cubo Square Plinth Coffee Table 48”L x 48"W x 13”H Arabescato Marble
Located in Los Angeles, CA
" OFFSET FROM SIDE OF TABLE
CONSTRUCTION:
- 3/4" THICK TOP & BASE
- HOLLOW CONSTRUCTION USING 3/4” STONE
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktai...
Materials
Travertine, Marble
H 13 in W 48 in D 48 in
FORM(LA) Cubo Square Plinth Coffee Table 42”L x 42"W x 13”H Arabescato Marble
Located in Los Angeles, CA
" OFFSET FROM SIDE OF TABLE
CONSTRUCTION:
- 3/4" THICK TOP & BASE
- HOLLOW CONSTRUCTION USING 3/4” STONE
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktai...
Materials
Travertine, Marble
H 13 in W 42 in D 42 in
Arabescato marble U Line 'tAAAble' by BURGIO
By Alireza Sadeh, BURGIO, Isabella Burgio
Located in Kleinburg, ON
. tAAAble is a reversible coffee table carved from a single piece of marble so the veining flows seamlessly
Category
2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Kipferl Desk, Sculptural, Modern, Rounded, white Arabescato Marble
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
The Kipferl marble desk is made from rosa portugalo marble and has sculptural batons, reminiscent of sponge fingers, which support its top, a semi-circular crescent sug-gesting a sug...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Florence Knoll Square Coffee Table for Knoll Studio
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
Satin Arabescato square marble top coffee table on a polished chrome base originally designed by
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Chrome
Bagnères Coffee Table Arabescato 'White' and Arabescato 'White' Marble and Metal
By Sylvain Willenz
Located in Arudy, Aquitaine
the Bagnères coffee and console tables combine the idea of a minibar from the 1950s and a classic
Category
2010s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
H 14.18 in W 47.25 in D 31.5 in
Bianco Arabescato Ètoile Coffee Table II by the Essentialist
By The Essentialist
Located in ROSE BAY, AU
The Essentialist presents the Ètoile Coffee Table I in Bianco Arabescato Marble sourced in Italy. A
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Bianco Arabescato Ètoile Coffee Table I by the Essentialist
By The Essentialist
Located in ROSE BAY, AU
The Essentialist presents the Ètoile Coffee Table I in Bianco Arabescato. A steady oval stacks upon
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Contemporary Coffee Table Bianco Arabescato Marble Minimalist Modern Unique
By Isabell Gatzen
Located in Zurich, CH
, bianco arabescato marble tabletop, matte polished.
Measures: Coffee table: H 38cm W 89cm L 89cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Stainless Steel
Bianco Arabescato Fiori Nesting Coffee Table by the Essentialist
By The Essentialist
Located in ROSE BAY, AU
The Fiori Coffee Table in Bianco Arabescato Marble by The Essentialist infers a delicate sense of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Onyx
Amura Hourglass Coffee Table in Arabescato Marble by Amuralab
By Amura Lab
Located in GRUMO APPULA (BA), IT
Hourglass is a collection of coffee tables that combines the materials, at the forefront of the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
Platner Coffee Table, Polished Arabescato Top & Rose Gold Base
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in East Greenville, PA
beginning to infiltrate the modern vocabulary. The iconic coffee table, is created by welding curved steel
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Steel
Florence Knoll Square Low Coffee Table, Satin Arabescato & Gold Frame
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in East Greenville, PA
Mies van der Rohe.
Measures: 35" square low coffee table, frame is welded square steel tube in limited
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Gold Plate, Steel
Florence Knoll 35" Square Low Coffee Table, Satin Arabescato & Antique Bronze
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in East Greenville, PA
Mies van der Rohe.
35" square low coffee table, frame is welded square steel tube in limited edition
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Steel
H 13.75 in W 35.5 in D 35.5 in
Florence Knoll 35" Square Low Coffee Table, Polished Arabescato & Gold Frame
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in East Greenville, PA
Mies van der Rohe.
35" Square Low Coffee Table, frame is welded square steel tube in limited edition
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Steel, Gold Plate
H 13.75 in W 35.5 in D 35.5 in
Florence Knoll 35" Square Low Coffee Table, Polished Arabescato & Antique Bronze
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in East Greenville, PA
Mies van der Rohe.
35" square low coffee table, frame is welded square steel tube in limited edition
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Steel
H 13.75 in W 35.5 in D 35.5 in
tAAAble arabescato
By BURGIO
Located in Firenze, IT
reversed for two unique table expressions.
Arabescato Marble:
BURGIO. sources arabescato marble directly
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian International Style Coffee and Coc...
Materials
Marble
Bagnères Coffee Table Arabescato 'White' and Emperador 'Brown' Marble and Metal
By Sylvain Willenz
Located in Arudy, Aquitaine
the Bagnères coffee and console tables combine the idea of a minibar from the 1950s and a classic
Category
2010s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
H 14.18 in W 47.25 in D 31.5 in
Bagnères Coffee Table Arabescato 'White' and Marquina 'Black' Marble and Metal
By Sylvain Willenz
Located in Arudy, Aquitaine
the Bagnères coffee and console tables combine the idea of a minibar from the 1950s and a classic
Category
2010s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
H 14.18 in W 47.25 in D 31.5 in
Bagnères Coffee Table Arabescato (White) Marble and Metal Frame/Lower Shelf
By Sylvain Willenz
Located in Arudy, Aquitaine
the Bagnères coffee and console tables combine the idea of a minibar from the 1950s and a classic
Category
2010s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
H 14.18 in W 47.25 in D 31.5 in
Bagnères Coffee Table Marquina ‘Black’ and Arabescato ‘White’ Marble and Metal
By Sylvain Willenz
Located in Arudy, Aquitaine
the Bagnères coffee and console tables combine the idea of a minibar from the 1950’s and a classic
Category
2010s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
H 14.18 in W 47.25 in D 31.5 in
Bagnères Coffee Table Emperador ‘Brown’ and Arabescato ‘White’ Marble and Metal
By Sylvain Willenz
Located in Arudy, Aquitaine
console tables combine the idea of a minibar from the 1950s and a classic, imposing coffee table all the
Category
2010s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
H 14.18 in W 47.25 in D 31.5 in
Amura Olga Coffee Table in Dark Oak Base and Arabescato Marble Top by Amuralab
Located in GRUMO APPULA (BA), IT
Olga is a collection of coffee tables with wood frame and marble top. Their linear and rigorous
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
H 15.75 in W 47.25 in D 31.5 in
Bianco Arabescato Sufi Console Table by The Essentialist
By The Essentialist
Located in ROSE BAY, AU
The Sufi Console Table in Bianco Arabescato Marble by The Essentialist celebrates proportion, scale
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Bianco Arabescato Ètoile Console Table by The Essentialist
By The Essentialist
Located in ROSE BAY, AU
The Essentialist presents the Ètoile Console Table in Bianco Arabescato. An elongated oval stacks
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Bianco Arabescato Ètoile Occasional Table by the Essentialist
By The Essentialist
Located in ROSE BAY, AU
The Essentialist presents the Ètoile Occasional Table in Bianco Arabescato. A petite circle
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Onyx
Bianco Arabescato Ètoile Dining Table ii by the Essentialist
By The Essentialist
Located in ROSE BAY, AU
The Essentialist presents the Ètoile Dining Table I in Bianco Arabescato Marble. A bold rounded
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Bianco Arabescato Ètoile Dining Table I by The Essentialist
By The Essentialist
Located in ROSE BAY, AU
The Essentialist presents the Ètoile Dining Table I in Bianco Arabescato Marble. A bold rounded
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Bianco Arabescato Ètoile Pedestal by the Essentialist
By The Essentialist
Located in ROSE BAY, AU
Complimenting the Ètoile Collection is a geometric pedestal. Use in accompaniment with other pieces in the collection and elevate objects of desire within your existing space.
A ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Bianco Arabescato Marble Ètoile Pedestal by The Essentialist
By The Essentialist
Located in ROSE BAY, AU
Complimenting the Ètoile Collection is a geometric pedestal. Use in accompaniment with other pieces in the collection and elevate objects of desire within your existing space.
A ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Bianco Arabescato Marble Ètoile Pedestal by the Essentialist
By The Essentialist
Located in ROSE BAY, AU
Complimenting the Ètoile Collection is a geometric pedestal. Use in accompaniment with other pieces in the collection and elevate objects of desire within your existing space.
A ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Knoll Saarinen Coffee Table with Arabescato Marble Top
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Basildon, London
The Knoll Saarinen Coffee Table, designed by Eero Saarinen, epitomizes timeless elegance and modern
Category
20th Century Danish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Arabescato marble coffee table by Michel Kin for Arflex, Italy, 1960s
By Arflex, Michel Kin
Located in Lyon, FR
Nice elliptical coffee table designed by Michel Kin for Arflex, made in Italy in the 1960s.
Star
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
H 16.54 in W 37.8 in D 17.72 in
Knoll Pair of Steel and Arabescato Marble Coffee Tables or End Tables Signed
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of matching Arabescato marble and steel side tables or coffee tables by Florence Knoll, who
Category
1990s American Modern End Tables
Materials
Marble, Steel, Chrome
H 17 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
1970s Italian Coffee Table in Arabescato Marble
Located in London, London
Marble coffee table
Two triangular plinth bases
Arabescato marble
Rounded edges
Italy
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
iS-v6 Arabescato Orobico Marble Coffee Table
Located in Toronto, CA
This handcrafted coffee table merges nature's raw beauty with modern design. Made with solid walnut
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Coc...
Materials
Marble
Saarinen Oval Tulip Coffee Table in Arabescato Marble
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
design, The Classic coffee table is an easy fit into a home of any aesthetic. Its perfect proportions and
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
Knoll by Eero Saarinen Arabescato Marble Round Coffee Table
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Basildon, London
streamlined, modern aesthetic.
The coffee table features a round top in white Arabescato marble, sitting on a
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Gae Aulenti "Jumbo" Arabescato Marble Coffee of Cocktail Table for Knoll
By Gae Aulenti, Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
White Arabescato marble with dark gray and deep purple veining coffee or cocktail table designed by
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble
H 14.13 in W 44.38 in D 44.38 in
Early Saarinen Knoll International Tulip Coffee Table Oval Arabescato Marble Top
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Originally designed by Eero Saarinen, this table was manufactured in the 1960s by Knoll
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Enamel, Iron
H 15 in W 54 in D 38 in
Jumbo Coffee Table by Gae Aulenti for Knoll International
By Gae Aulenti
Located in amstelveen, NL
Jumbo coffee table in Arabescato marble, designed by Gae Aulenti for Knoll International in the
Category
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Jumbo Coffee Table by Gae Aulenti for Knoll International
By Gae Aulenti, Knoll
Located in amstelveen, NL
Jumbo coffee table in Arabescato oro marble, designed by Gae Aulenti for Knoll International in the
Category
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Coffee Table PK61 by Poul Kjaeholm for Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
Arabescato marble.
This coffee table is very old and not marked. It is still in very good condition. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
1970s Italian Arabescato Marble Coffee Table Chrome Details
Located in Firenze, IT
1970s Italian coffee table with Arabescato marble top that is inserted over a wood structure
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Chrome
Mid-1950s Belgian Cocktail Table with Thick Arabescato Marble Top
Located in Antwerp, BE
A very elegant cocktail/coffee table made in Belgium in the mid-1950s. The simple lines complement
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Custom Marble Table
By Matter of Stuff
Located in London, GB
Custom Coffee table in Arabescato Vagli as per approved drawings.
Thickness 8cm
Width 160 cm 62,9
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Marble
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Arabescato Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal arabescato coffee table for your home. Each arabescato coffee table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using marble, stone and metal. Find 4 options for an antique or vintage arabescato coffee table now, or shop our selection of 15 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the arabescato coffee table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A arabescato coffee table made by Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Knoll, Sylvain Willenz and Florence Knoll each produced at least one beautiful arabescato coffee table that is worth considering.
How Much is a Arabescato Coffee Table?
Prices for a arabescato coffee table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,226 and can go as high as $19,500, while the average can fetch as much as $3,426.
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 Arabescato 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 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 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 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.
- 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.
- 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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