Can a coffee table be too low?

Yes, 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?

No one knows for sure who invented the coffee table. The earliest examples of the occasional table can be traced back to Victorian-era Britain. At that time, makers like William Watt and Collinson and Lock were producing coffee tables in large quantities.Notably, F. Stuart Foote, the designer behind the American Imperial Furniture Company, claimed to have invented the coffee table in the early 20th century. He stated that he did so by cutting down the legs of a dining table. However, it's unlikely that Foote is the actual inventor of the coffee table, as books describing coffee tables existed in the UK a decade before his birth in 1872.Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.

What size should a coffee table be?

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?

Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Why is it called a coffee table?

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.

What is the difference between a center table and a coffee table?

The 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.

Are end tables taller than coffee tables?

Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables .The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa , and its depth will match the seating . These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables , but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs.

What is the difference between a coffee table and a console table?

The 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.

What is the difference between a side table and a coffee table?

The 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.

Is there a difference between a coffee table and a cocktail table?

"Coffee table" and "cocktail table" are used interchangeably; cocktail table is the more traditional term, often applied to lower, more formal designs.

What is the difference between a coffee table and a cocktail table?

While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is the difference between a sofa table and a coffee table?

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.

How big should a coffee table be for a sectional?

How big a coffee table for a sectional should be depends on the dimensions of the sectional. For a balanced look, a coffee table should be roughly two-thirds of the length of the sofa portion of a sofa and chaise sectional. If you have an L-shaped sofa, the coffee table should be around two-thirds of the length of each arm. Find a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.

How do I authenticate my Noguchi coffee table?

To authenticate your Noguchi coffee table, there are three different marks to look for. Isamu Noguchi’s signature will be on the edge of the table and on a medallion under the base. Even under the medallion, you will find Noguchi’s initials. Shop a collection of properly vetted Noguchi pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

How do you stack books on a coffee table?

To stack books on a coffee table, place the largest one on the bottom with the spine facing the focal piece of furniture, usually the sofa. Then, add the next largest, lining up the inner edges so that the spines create a stepped effect. Continue adding books to complete the stack and top it off with a decorative object if you wish. Shop a variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.

How do you date a Lane coffee table?

To date a Lane coffee table, look for the serial number on the underside of the piece. On most Lane coffee tables, reading the number from right to left will tell you the date that the table was manufactured. For example, a serial number that says 852140 would have been produced on April 12, 1958. Founded in Virginia in the early 20th century, Lane is largely known for its cedar chests and innovative mid-century modern designs. Find a variety of Lane coffee tables on 1stDibs.

What is a tall coffee table called?

A tall coffee table is usually called exactly that — a tall coffee table. Coffee tables, also referred to as cocktail tables, are generally designed to sit at or below the sofa's seat height. These tables may come in a range of sizes, but they are often between 16 and 18 inches high and are designed in a variety of lengths and widths. They’re meant to provide a practical table-top surface that complements your living room layout. (A tall version might also be suitable for use as a dining table.) Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tall coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.

What is the best height for a coffee table?

The best height for a coffee table is around 1 to 2 inches lower than the seat height of the adjacent sofa. Most sofas feature seat heights of around 17 or 18 inches. As a result, the most common height for coffee tables is 15 to 17 inches. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of coffee tables.

What is the best coffee table for a sectional?

The best coffee table for a sectional can be a round coffee table, particularly with respect to U-shaped sectionals. The circular design creates a sense of balance in small spaces and renders it easy for guests to move to and fro, especially when surrounded by chairs. Find a collection of antique and vintage coffee tables on 1stDibs today.

What is the average height of a coffee table?

The average height of a coffee table is around 16 to 18 inches. Designers typically choose this height to create a balance between coffee tables and sofas. The average seat height of sofas is 17 to 18 inches, and experts typically recommend that coffee tables be no more than 1 inch shorter than sofa-seat height. Explore a diverse assortment of coffee tables on 1stDibs.

Arch Coffee Table

Tri-Mark Mid Century Modern Brass Plated Steel Smoked Glass Arch Coffee Table

$1,800

Tri-Mark Mid Century Modern Brass Plated Steel Smoked Glass Arch Coffee Table

By Tri-Mark

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Tri-Mark Mid Century Modern Heavy Brass Plated Steel Round Smoked Glass "Arch" Coffee Table. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 17.5" H x 42" Diameter.

Category

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

Materials

Steel

Rainbow Arches Coffee Table by MSJ Furniture Studio

$8,000

Rainbow Arches Coffee Table by MSJ Furniture Studio

Located in Vancouver, BC

Enliven your space with MSJ Furniture's cheerful new coffee table, Rainbow Arches. A solid American black walnut top appears to float between solid maple arches cresting just overtop.

Category

2010s Canadian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Maple, Walnut

“Triumph Arch Table” Black Marquina Marble and Glass Minimalist Coffee Table

$3,171 / item

“Triumph Arch Table” Black Marquina Marble and Glass Minimalist Coffee Table

By Josep Vila Capdevila

Located in Terrassa, Catalonia

The Arch Coffee Table explores the relationship between architectural form and material through a composition of sculptural simplicity.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

“ Triumph Arch Table” White Carrara Marble and Glass Minimalist Coffee Table

$2,833Sale Price / item|10% Off

“ Triumph Arch Table” White Carrara Marble and Glass Minimalist Coffee Table

By Josep Vila Capdevila

Located in Terrassa, Catalonia

The **Arch Coffee Table** embodies a minimalist approach to form, combining sculptural simplicity with timeless materials.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

Arches Coffee Table, Contemporary Italian Artist , Made in Milano

$1,792Sale Price|20% Off

Arches Coffee Table, Contemporary Italian Artist , Made in Milano

By Spinzi

Located in Milano, IT

The same happens on this coffee table, crafted from a 3mm metal sheet with a regular succession of arches all around.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Henry P Glass Intimate Island Suite Walnut Upholstered Mid Century Coffee Table

$6,000

Henry P Glass Intimate Island Suite Walnut Upholstered Mid Century Coffee Table

By Henry Glass, Richbilt MFG

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Very rare Mid-Century Modern arched coffee table by Henry P glass from the intimate island suite for The Richbilt Furniture Co.

Category

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

Materials

Glass, Plywood, Walnut

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Arch Coffee Table in Beech Wood

$1,645 / item

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Arch Coffee Table in Beech Wood

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Adolf Loos

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Three inclined support points, made of steam bent beech, give movement and lightness to a coffee table that can be flexibly used in the various living areas. The top is available in ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Henry P Glass Intimate Island Suite Walnut Upholstered Mid Century Coffee Table

$4,500

Henry P Glass Intimate Island Suite Walnut Upholstered Mid Century Coffee Table

By Henry P. Glass

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Very rare Mid-Century Modern arched coffee table by Henry P Glass from the intimate island suite for The Richbilt Furniture Co.

Category

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

Materials

Glass, Walnut, Plywood

Vintage tessellated coffee table by Maitland Smith, 1980s

$1,085

Vintage tessellated coffee table by Maitland Smith, 1980s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Vintage tessellated stone arched coffee table with a rectangular beveled clear glass top.

Category

Vintage 1980s Thai Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

Bronze Arched Coffee Table, Roger Sprunger Style, Tri-Mark, Mid-Century Modern

$3,200

Bronze Arched Coffee Table, Roger Sprunger Style, Tri-Mark, Mid-Century Modern

By Roger Sprunger

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Dunbar Roger Sprunger style Tri-Mark Coffee Table. Architectural arched bronze substructure.

Category

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

Materials

Bronze

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Arch Coffee Table in Black Lacquered Wood with Glass

$2,200 / item

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Arch Coffee Table in Black Lacquered Wood with Glass

By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Three inclined support points, made of steam bent beech, give movement and lightness to a coffee table that can be flexibly used in the various living areas. The top is available in ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Restored 2-Tiered Rattan Coffee Table w/ Glass Top

$2,200

Restored 2-Tiered Rattan Coffee Table w/ Glass Top

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Restored rattan mid-century arched coffee table featuring a glass top and a magazine display rack bottom shelf.

Category

Vintage 1950s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan

Low Rectangular Antique Coffee Table with Arched Legs

$2,025

Low Rectangular Antique Coffee Table with Arched Legs

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period low Kang coffee table from the early 20th century, with carved apron and cabriole legs. Step into the world of antique Chinese craftsmanship with t...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Restored Round Rattan Coffee Table w/ Arched Base

$895

Restored Round Rattan Coffee Table w/ Arched Base

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Restored round rattan coffee table, featuring wood grain Formica top and arched rattan base.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan, Formica

Vintage Round Low Coffee Table, Cerused Finish, Arch Form Base

$495

Vintage Round Low Coffee Table, Cerused Finish, Arch Form Base

Located in Trenton, NJ

A vintage round low coffee table combining generous scale with a cerused gray-greige finish and a sculptural arch-form base.

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Crab coffee table by arch. Jindřich Halabala for Tatra NP

$971

Crab coffee table by arch. Jindřich Halabala for Tatra NP

By Jindřich Halabala, Tatra Pravenec

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Crab coffee table by arch. Jindřich Halabala for Tatra NP in very good original condition with signs of use.

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Arch Legs and Marble-Top Coffee Table

$2,142

Mid-Century Modern Arch Legs and Marble-Top Coffee Table

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Arch Legs and Marble-Top Coffee Table

Category

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

Materials

Marble

Charcoal Black Hand-Carved Veneer & Oak Coffee Table with Multiple Arches

$5,222 / item

Charcoal Black Hand-Carved Veneer & Oak Coffee Table with Multiple Arches

By Shewekar Elgharably

Located in Cairo, EG

Charcoal Black Hand-Carved Veneer & Oak Wood Coffee Table with Multiple Arches. Inspired by the legendary Egyptian architect Hassan Fathy, our Archway Muse coffee table pays homa...

Category

2010s Egyptian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Charcoal Black Hand-Carved Veneer & Oak Coffee Table with Multiple Arches

$5,778 / item

Charcoal Black Hand-Carved Veneer & Oak Coffee Table with Multiple Arches

By Shewekar Elgharably

Located in Cairo, EG

Charcoal Black Hand-Carved Veneer & Oak Wood Coffee Table with Multiple Arches. Inspired by the legendary Egyptian architect Hassan Fathy, our Archway Muse coffee table pays homage t...

Category

2010s Egyptian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Restored Mid-century Rattan Coffee Table w/ Arched Legs & Mahogany Top

$3,420

Restored Mid-century Rattan Coffee Table w/ Arched Legs & Mahogany Top

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This beautifully restored rattan coffee table with Frankl inspired single-strand arched rattan legs and a solid mahogany top.

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan

Late 20th Century rare brutalist coffee table by Arch Eugenio Mondellini

$5,965Sale Price|10% Off

Late 20th Century rare brutalist coffee table by Arch Eugenio Mondellini

Located in Milano, IT

A striking vintage coffee table from the 1970s, this piece exemplifies the rational brutalism of the era while incorporating a stark and sculptural aesthetic. Constructed entirely fr...

Category

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

Materials

Wood

21st Century by Arch. Adolfo Natalini "Regina Rettangolare" Marble Coffee Table

$9,371 / item

21st Century by Arch. Adolfo Natalini "Regina Rettangolare" Marble Coffee Table

By Adolfo Natalini

Located in massa, IT

Name: Regina Rettangolare Low Marble table designed by Adolfo Natalini Size: Cm 140 x 70 x 36H Materials: Fior di Pesco - Bianco Carrara - Calacatta - Crystal top Designed by: Adolfo...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

21st Century by Arch. M.Zanini "MESAVERDE" Square Marble Coffee Table

$10,857 / item

21st Century by Arch. M.Zanini "MESAVERDE" Square Marble Coffee Table

By Marco Zanini

Located in massa, IT

Name: MESAVERDE Materials: Bianco Carrara + Verde Alpi + Bianco Pensylvania + Pietra Serena Size: Cm 70 x 70 x H 50 Designed by: Marco Zanini.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Oval Coffee Table - Arched oak timber stained legs in walnut with sotsass veneer

$3,200 / item

Oval Coffee Table - Arched oak timber stained legs in walnut with sotsass veneer

Located in Brisbane, QLD

The Oval Coffee Table is an exploration of material combinations and tonal contrasts.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel, Other

21st Century by Arch. R. Littel "INTARSIA FOLD" Square Marble Coffee Table

$10,844 / item

21st Century by Arch. R. Littel "INTARSIA FOLD" Square Marble Coffee Table

By Ross Littell

Located in massa, IT

Name: INTARSIA FOLD Marble coffee table designed by R. Littel Size: Cm 100 x 100 x 37.5H Materials: Pietra serena + Nero del Belgio + Bianco Carrara + Rosso Francia.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

21st Century by Arch. Adolfo Natalini "RE" Low Round Marble Coffee Table

$5,714 / item

21st Century by Arch. Adolfo Natalini "RE" Low Round Marble Coffee Table

By Adolfo Natalini

Located in massa, IT

Name: Re Low Marble table designed by Adolfo Natalini Size: Diameter cm 120 x 36 height Materials: Rosso Verone - Fior di Pesco - Nero Marquina - Crystal top Designed by: Adolfo Nata...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

21st Century by Arch. A. Natalini "ANSEATICO" Rectangular or Round Coffee Table

$8,000 / item

21st Century by Arch. A. Natalini "ANSEATICO" Rectangular or Round Coffee Table

By Adolfo Natalini

Located in massa, IT

Name: ANSEATICO Marble table designed by Adolfo Natalini Rectangular shape size: Cm 140 x 70 x 36 H - 50 kg Round shape size: Diam. Cm 100 x 36 H - 60 kg Materials: White Carrara - N...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Vintage Art Deco Blue and Red Mosaic Tile Top Arch Base Coffee Table

$750

Vintage Art Deco Blue and Red Mosaic Tile Top Arch Base Coffee Table

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Art Deco Blue and Red Mosaic Tile Top Arch Base Coffee Table. Item features a mosaic porcelain and ceramic tile top, arched pedestal base, very vintage item.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Milo - Green Marble Coffee Table with Sculptural Arch Base by House of Jaipur

$29,830 / item

Milo - Green Marble Coffee Table with Sculptural Arch Base by House of Jaipur

Located in New York, NY

Channeling the elegance and drama of Art Deco architecture, this sculptural green marble coffee table is a masterpiece of form and material.

Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Antique Indian Arched Window Grate Made into a Coffee Table with Baluster Legs

$3,225

Antique Indian Arched Window Grate Made into a Coffee Table with Baluster Legs

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Indian window grate with arching motifs from the early 20th century, made into a coffee table.

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

21st Century by Arch. R. Littel "INTARSIA FOLD 2" Square Marble Coffee Table

$10,857 / item

21st Century by Arch. R. Littel "INTARSIA FOLD 2" Square Marble Coffee Table

By Ross Littell

Located in massa, IT

Name: INTARSIA FOLD 2 Marble Coffee Table designed by R. Littel Size: Cm 100 x 100 x 37 H Materials: Bianco P. - Ardesia.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Oval table by arch. Marcel Kammerer for Thonet

$2,971

Oval table by arch. Marcel Kammerer for Thonet

By Thonet, Marcel Kammerer

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Oval table by arch. Marcel Kammerer for Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.

Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Art Deco Style Sculptural Post Modern Arched Tessellated Stone Cocktail Table

$795Sale Price|20% Off

Art Deco Style Sculptural Post Modern Arched Tessellated Stone Cocktail Table

By Magnussen Furniture, Maitland Smith

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Crafted in the Philippines during the elegant “Nineteen‑Laties” era of the 1980s, this end table is a refined study in organic geometry and tropical modernism. Its sculptural base, c...

Category

Vintage 1980s Philippine Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

21st Century by Arch. A. Natalini "Curvangolo" White Carrara Low Marble Table

$6,857 / item

21st Century by Arch. A. Natalini "Curvangolo" White Carrara Low Marble Table

By Adolfo Natalini

Located in massa, IT

Name: CURVANGOLO Marble table designed by Adolfo Natalini Size: cm 120 x 65 x 36 H. Materials: White Carrara - Imperioal Bardiglio - Trani Designed by: Adolfo Natalini.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Restored Rattan Three-Strand Arched Legs Side and Drink Table with a Solid Mahog

$1,875

Restored Rattan Three-Strand Arched Legs Side and Drink Table with a Solid Mahog

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired rattan Three-Strand Coffee Table, featuring gracefully arched legs and a lustrous mahogany top.

Category

Vintage 1950s Philippine Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan, Mahogany

21st Century by Arch. K. Hacke "O" Low Table with Marble Bases and Crystal Top

$7,657 / item

21st Century by Arch. K. Hacke "O" Low Table with Marble Bases and Crystal Top

Located in massa, IT

Low table with marble bases and crystal top "Hacke O" designed by K. Hacke Size: cm. 140 x 70 x 36 H. Materials: White Carrara /Calacatta + crystal - black Marquinia + crystal - whit...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

21st Century by Arch. M.Piva "FUMO" Square Marble Table in White P. & Blu Onix

$6,057 / item

21st Century by Arch. M.Piva "FUMO" Square Marble Table in White P. & Blu Onix

By Marco Piva

Located in massa, IT

Name:FUMO Materials: White P. + Blu Onix Size: Diam. Cm 100 x 100 X H 35 Designed by: Marco Piva.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Stylish Charles Hollis Jones Lucite Chrome Coffee table Mid-Century Modern

$1,560Sale Price|20% Off

Stylish Charles Hollis Jones Lucite Chrome Coffee table Mid-Century Modern

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Stylish Charles Hollis Jones style Lucite and chrome coffee table. The arched chrome stretchers are very heavy and sturdy-well designed.

Category

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

Materials

Glass, Lucite

Three-dimensional Flat Surface White Limestone Coffee Table by Frédéric Saulou

$12,857 / item

Three-dimensional Flat Surface White Limestone Coffee Table by Frédéric Saulou

By Frederic Saulou

Located in Geneve, CH

Arch buffon marble coffee table by Frédéric Saulou Limited edition : 1 / 12 Designer: Frederic Saulou Materials: Ornemental Limestone Buffon.

Category

2010s French Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Other

21st Century by Arch. A. Nannetti "TANGO" Round Marble Coffee Table

$7,657 / item

21st Century by Arch. A. Nannetti "TANGO" Round Marble Coffee Table

By Andrea Nannetti

Located in massa, IT

Name: TANGO Marble table designed by A.Nannetti Size: Diameter Cm 80 x height 34 Materials: Bianco Carrara - nero marquina.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

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Arches Coffee Table

Unavailable

H 14.5 in Dm 32 in

Arches Coffee Table

Located in New York, NY

The all new Arches coffee table combines sleek styling with functional storage, making it the perfect coffee table for any space.

Category

2010s American Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Postmodern Architectural Root Veneer Coffee Table Desk Arch. Wieser, Vienna

Unavailable

H 18.12 in W 63 in D 27.17 in

Postmodern Architectural Root Veneer Coffee Table Desk Arch. Wieser, Vienna

Located in Vienna, Vienna

Postmodern architectural coffee table desk Arch. Wieser, Vienna, 1980 Architect Wieser made is adjuration by Viennese Professor Roland Rainer in Vienna, 1970.

Category

Vintage 1980s Austrian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Arcade Coffee Table, 3 Arches Round Silver Version, by Kasadamo & Pierre Tassin

Unavailable

H 15.75 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in

Arcade Coffee Table, 3 Arches Round Silver Version, by Kasadamo & Pierre Tassin

By Kasadamo

Located in Chézard, CH

The Arcade coffee table - 3 arches round version - natural silver, has been created By Kasadamo in collaboration with Pierre Tassin, french designer.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Arcade Coffee Table, 3 Arches Round Version, Gold, by Kasadamo & Pierre Tassin

Unavailable

H 15.75 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in

Arcade Coffee Table, 3 Arches Round Version, Gold, by Kasadamo & Pierre Tassin

By Kasadamo

Located in Chézard, CH

The Arcade coffee table - 3 arches round version - gold, has been created By Kasadamo in collaboration with Pierre Tassin, french designer.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Brutalist Art Deco Style Arched Wrought Iron and Marble Coffe and Side Table

Unavailable

H 16 in W 58.5 in D 27.5 in

Brutalist Art Deco Style Arched Wrought Iron and Marble Coffe and Side Table

By Paul Kiss

Located in Tampa, FL

Stunning Art Deco-style coffee and side table set features a geometric arched design reminiscent of the works of Paul Kiss or Michel Zadounaïsky.

Category

Mid-20th Century Philippine Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Wrought Iron

1985 Arch Table by Michel Kiriliuk

Unavailable

H 23.23 in W 54.34 in D 26.78 in

1985 Arch Table by Michel Kiriliuk

By Michel Kiriliuk

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Brass. Excellent work. Unique piece. Slab of Saint-Gobain factory glass. Size : 124 x 44,5 cm Thickness 3,5 cm. Signed.

Category

Late 20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Extremely Rare Milo Baughman Tray Table for Arch Gordon, 1950’s

Unavailable

H 24 in W 19 in D 19 in

Extremely Rare Milo Baughman Tray Table for Arch Gordon, 1950’s

By Milo Baughman

Located in Hampstead, QC

Milo Baughman (1923-2003) was a premier American designer and furniture pioneer who left an indelible mark on the progression of American furniture designs for many decades. He is b...

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Arch Solid Cork Contemporary Sculptural Carved Side Table Bench Stool Natural

Unavailable

H 16 in W 33.75 in D 17.25 in

Arch Solid Cork Contemporary Sculptural Carved Side Table Bench Stool Natural

By Grain

Located in Bainbridge Island, WA

A realization of meticulous research, this piece is part of a collection that highlights the formal longevity and environmental sustainability of Mediterranean cork. Monolithic an...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cork

Mid Century Style Tree Trunk Wood Live Edge Top and Metal Feet Coffee Table

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H 18.9 in W 47.25 in D 29.53 in

Mid Century Style Tree Trunk Wood Live Edge Top and Metal Feet Coffee Table

Located in Tourcoing, FR

Mid Century Style Tree Trunk Solid Wood Live Edge Top and arch shaped Black Metal Feet Coffee Table. Due to material used for the top, each piece is unique!

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cockt...

Materials

Metal

Arcade Coffee Table, 2 Arches Round Version, Gold, by Kasadamo & Pierre Tassin

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H 15.75 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in

Arcade Coffee Table, 2 Arches Round Version, Gold, by Kasadamo & Pierre Tassin

By Kasadamo

Located in Chézard, CH

The Arcade coffee table - 2 arches round version - gold, has been created By Kasadamo in collaboration with Pierre Tassin, french designer.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Side Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Arcade Coffee Table, 2 Arches Round Version, Silver, by Kasadamo & P. Tassin

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H 15.75 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in

Arcade Coffee Table, 2 Arches Round Version, Silver, by Kasadamo & P. Tassin

By Kasadamo

Located in Chézard, CH

The Arcade coffee table - 2 arches round version - gold, has been created By Kasadamo in collaboration with Pierre Tassin, french designer.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Side Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Arcade Side Table, 2 Arches Round Version, Gold, by Kasadamo & Pierre Tassin

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H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in

Arcade Side Table, 2 Arches Round Version, Gold, by Kasadamo & Pierre Tassin

By Kasadamo

Located in Chézard, CH

The Arcade coffee table - 2 arches round version - gold, has been created By Kasadamo in collaboration with Pierre Tassin, french designer.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Side Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Arcade Side Table, 2 Arches Round Version, Silver, by Kasadamo & Pierre Tassin

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H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in

Arcade Side Table, 2 Arches Round Version, Silver, by Kasadamo & Pierre Tassin

By Kasadamo

Located in Chézard, CH

The Arcade coffee table - 2 arches round version - gold, has been created By Kasadamo in collaboration with Pierre Tassin, french designer.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Side Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Anna SudbinaLOST IN TERRACOTTA, 2024

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H 48.04 in W 35.83 in D 0.79 in

LOST IN TERRACOTTA

Located in London, GB

Notable Features: Original semi-abstract painting by Anna Sudbina Features terracotta-colored sofas, arched large windows, minimalist abstract coffee tables, fresh light gre...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gesso, Canvas, Ink, Acrylic

Lucite and Brass Arch Coffee Table, 1970s

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H 16.93 in W 41.34 in D 27.56 in

Lucite and Brass Arch Coffee Table, 1970s

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

'arch' coffee table with a rectangular glass top by Charles Hollis Jones and made by Belgochrom.

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Lucite and Brass Arch Coffee Table, 1970s

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H 19.69 in W 19.69 in

Lucite and Brass Arch Coffee Table, 1970s

By belgochrom, Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

'arch' coffee table with a square glass top in the style of Charles Hollis Jonis and made by Belgochrom.

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Lucite and Brass Arch Coffee Table, 1970s

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H 19.69 in W 23.63 in

Lucite and Brass Arch Coffee Table, 1970s

By belgochrom, Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

'Arch' coffee table with a square glass top in the style of Charles Hollis Jonis and made by Belgochrom.

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Lucite and brass arch coffee table, 1970

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H 15.75 in W 43.31 in D 31.5 in

Lucite and brass arch coffee table, 1970

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

'arch' coffee table with a rectangular glass top in the by Charles Hollis Jonis and made by Belgochrom.

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Panoplie Iron Arch Coffee Table

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H 14.5 in Dm 36 in

Panoplie Iron Arch Coffee Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful iron and glass coffee table inspired by French design. Curved and arched base, powder coated in a matte black finish with a round glass top.

Category

2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Vintage Arched Coffee Table by Belgochrom, 1970s

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H 16.93 in W 70.87 in D 39.38 in

Vintage Arched Coffee Table by Belgochrom, 1970s

By belgochrom

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Vintage coffee table designed and produced by Belgian high end furniture company 'Belgochrom'.

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Gabriella Crespi Style Split Reed Bamboo Arched Coffee Table

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H 15.75 in W 54 in D 24.75 in

Gabriella Crespi Style Split Reed Bamboo Arched Coffee Table

Located in North Miami, FL

This is a very special and artfully worked coffee table made with split reed bamboo in a very intricate design and in arch form.

Category

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

Materials

Bamboo

Brass Coffee Table, 1970s

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H 14.97 in W 41.74 in D 20.48 in

Brass Coffee Table, 1970s

By belgochrom

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Brass 'arch' coffee table in the style of Romeo Rega.

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Macassar Ebony Arch Coffee Table by Michael Vanderbyl for Boiler Domicile

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H 14.75 in W 30 in D 72 in

Macassar Ebony Arch Coffee Table by Michael Vanderbyl for Boiler Domicile

By Michael Vanderbyl

Located in Chattanooga, TN

An impressive convergence of sculptural form and exotic material, this coffee table—designed by Michael Vanderbyl for Boiler Domicile—is a masterclass in modernist boldness.

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Ebony, Macassar

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Coffee Table by Milo Baughman for Arch Gordon

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H 16.25 in W 31 in D 49 in

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Coffee Table by Milo Baughman for Arch Gordon

By Milo Baughman, Arch Gordon

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Large, Mid-Century Modern, beautifully grained walnut coffee table or corner table by Milo Baughman for Arch Gordon features 3 left facing drawers with customized white porcelain pulls.

Category

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

Materials

Porcelain, Walnut

Coffee Table Arch, Smania Bamboo, Italy, 1980s

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H 13.19 in W 49.22 in D 49.22 in

Coffee Table Arch, Smania Bamboo, Italy, 1980s

By Smania

Located in Milano, IT

Coffee table by Arch. Fabrizio Smania for Studio Smania Interni; bamboo wood, wood covered with intertwined bamboo wires, brass.

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Coffee Table Arch. Smania Bamboo, Italy, 1980s

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H 20.28 in W 32.88 in D 32.88 in

Coffee Table Arch. Smania Bamboo, Italy, 1980s

By Smania

Located in Milano, IT

Coffee table by Arch. Fabrizio Smania for Studio Smania Interni; bamboo wood, wood covered with intertwined bamboo wires, brass.

Category

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

Materials

Bamboo

Arched Coffee/Cocktail Table by Vladimir Kagan

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H 15.5 in W 54 in D 20 in

Arched Coffee/Cocktail Table by Vladimir Kagan

Located in Westport, CT

Strikingly handsome coffee table by Vladimir Kagan. Stunning newly refinished teak wood.

Category

20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak, Glass

Harvey Probber round coffee table with arched wood base

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H 15.5 in W 42.5 in

Harvey Probber round coffee table with arched wood base

Located in Ferndale, MI

Harvey Probber round coffee table with arched wood base

Category

20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Coffee Table by Arch. Fr. Jirák for Tatra Pravenec, 1960's

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H 25.6 in W 35.44 in D 20.87 in

Coffee Table by Arch. Fr. Jirák for Tatra Pravenec, 1960's

By Frantisek Jirak, Tatra Pravenec

Located in Praha, CZ

Vintage coffee table designed by architect František Jirák for Tatra Pravenec in former Czechoslovakia in 1960's. Carefully refurbished.

Category

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

Materials

Glass, Wood

French Deco Gilt Twist Arch Base Gold Laurel Leaf Coffee Table

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H 17 in W 48 in D 36 in

French Deco Gilt Twist Arch Base Gold Laurel Leaf Coffee Table

By Maison Jansen, Gilbert Poillerat

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Monumental brass coffee table with delicately ornamented laurel leaf pattern throughout. The table is atypically obtuse at four feet long and three feet wide. Although massive in sca...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

A Coffee Table with Oval Glass Top and Arching Gilt Iron Base

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H 20 in W 48 in D 24 in

A Coffee Table with Oval Glass Top and Arching Gilt Iron Base

Located in New York, NY

An oval coffee table with glass top supported by bands of arching gilt iron elements.

Category

Vintage 1950s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Pierrce Chapo Inspired Square Brutalist Solid Oak Coffee Table with Arched Legs

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H 14 in W 27.425 in D 29.5 in

Pierrce Chapo Inspired Square Brutalist Solid Oak Coffee Table with Arched Legs

By Pierre Chapo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Brutalist square coffee or side table. This table is made from heavy, solid oak with two arched legs and a thick top.

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Restored Rattan Coffee Table with Arched Bridge Legs and a Mahogany Top

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H 16 in W 42 in D 24 in

Restored Rattan Coffee Table with Arched Bridge Legs and a Mahogany Top

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Restored rattan coffee table with arched bridge legs of single-strand rattan, and a mahogany Top.

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan

Art Deco Style Square Glass Top Coffee Table with Arched X-Form Base

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H 16 in W 33.5 in D 33.5 in

Art Deco Style Square Glass Top Coffee Table with Arched X-Form Base

Located in Chicago, IL

This elegant Art Deco style square coffee table is from Hungary and is made from beech and glass.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hungarian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Beech

Streamline Art Deco Double Arch Rosewood Coffee Table w/ Colbalt Blue Glass Top

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H 17 in W 30 in D 20 in

Streamline Art Deco Double Arch Rosewood Coffee Table w/ Colbalt Blue Glass Top

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Original Streamline Art Deco Coffee Table with mirrored cobalt blue glass with speed legs luxurious rosewood it has a richly contrasting base crafted from multiple woods, showcasing ...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Coastal Arched Rattan Drinks Table, a Pair

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H 20 in W 24 in D 24 in

Vintage Coastal Arched Rattan Drinks Table, a Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Fabulous pair of Coastal side tables. Beautiful arched design with an open weave structure. Light and contemporary looking. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate. Like new condition, but...

Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan

Vintage White Marble Coffee Table, 1970s

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H 15.75 in W 59.06 in D 39.38 in

Vintage White Marble Coffee Table, 1970s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Timeless white marble coffee table with arched legs. Beautiful thick marble stone tabletop and legs.

Category

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

Materials

Marble

Coffee Table Smania Studio Bamboo, Italy, 1980s

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H 13.19 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in

Coffee Table Smania Studio Bamboo, Italy, 1980s

By Smania

Located in Milano, IT

Coffee table by Arch. Fabrizio Smania for Studio Smania Interni, bamboo wood, glass, brass.

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Coffee Table Smania Studio Bamboo, Italy, 1980s

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H 13.19 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in

Coffee Table Smania Studio Bamboo, Italy, 1980s

By Smania

Located in Milano, IT

Coffee table by Arch. Fabrizio Smania for Studio Smania Interni; bamboo wood, glass, brass.

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Coffee Table Smania Studio Bamboo, Italy, 1980s

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H 13.19 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in

Coffee Table Smania Studio Bamboo, Italy, 1980s

By Smania

Located in Milano, IT

Coffee table by Arch. Fabrizio Smania for Studio Smania Interni, bamboo wood, glass, brass.

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Coffee Table Smania Studio Bamboo, Italy, 1980s

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H 13.19 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in

Coffee Table Smania Studio Bamboo, Italy, 1980s

By Smania

Located in Milano, IT

Coffee table by Arch. Fabrizio Smania for Studio Smania Interni; bamboo wood, glass, brass.

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Andrianna Shamaris Low Teak Wood Coffee Table

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H 8.5 in W 35 in D 13 in

Andrianna Shamaris Low Teak Wood Coffee Table

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful coffee table with a wide thick vintage teak wood top and a minimalist arch shaped base.

Category

2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Vintage Coffee Table F. Smania Bamboo, Italy, 1980s

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H 13.19 in W 29.53 in D 29.14 in

Vintage Coffee Table F. Smania Bamboo, Italy, 1980s

Located in Milano, IT

Coffee table by Arch. Fabrizio Smania for Studio Smania Interni in bamboo wood, glass top and brass details.

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Arturo Pani Gilt Iron and Glass Coffee or Cocktail Table

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H 16 in W 60 in D 24 in

Arturo Pani Gilt Iron and Glass Coffee or Cocktail Table

By Arturo Pani

Located in Miami, FL

Arch form coffee or cocktail table rendered in gilt iron and glass, designed by Arturo Pani, Mexico, 1950s.

Category

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

Materials

Iron

Travertine and brass coffee tables attributed to Willy Rizzo, 1970s

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H 14.18 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in

Travertine and brass coffee tables attributed to Willy Rizzo, 1970s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Gorgeous pair of arched leg coffee tables or side tables attributed to WIlly Rizzo.

Category

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

Materials

Travertine, Brass

Glass Top Rattan Table, France, circa 1970

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H 23.2 in W 25.6 in D 15 in

Glass Top Rattan Table, France, circa 1970

Located in High Point, NC

A curved rattan frame supports a black glass tabletop in this 1970s influenced coffee table. Repeated arched form creates a minimal and stylish motif, warm and inviting in your space.

Category

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

Materials

Rattan, Glass

Lucite and Brass Arch Coffee Table, 1970s

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H 15.75 in W 47.25 in D 31.5 in

Lucite and Brass Arch Coffee Table, 1970s

By belgochrom, Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

'Arch' coffee table with a rectangular glass top in the by Charles Hollis Jonis and made by Belgochrom.

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Art Deco 2-Tier Mahogany Arch Coffee Table by Gilbert Rohde for Brown Saltman

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H 16 in W 36 in D 17 in

Art Deco 2-Tier Mahogany Arch Coffee Table by Gilbert Rohde for Brown Saltman

By Brown Saltman, Gilbert Rohde

Located in Van Nuys, CA

The Art Deco Streamline mahogany coffee/cocktail table by Gilbert Rohde for Brown Saltman.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Restored Art Deco Rattan Fan Arm Loveseat Sofa with Matching Coffee Table

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H 34 in W 65 in D 33 in

Restored Art Deco Rattan Fan Arm Loveseat Sofa with Matching Coffee Table

By Paul Frankl

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Rare fan arm rattan love seat sofa with matching arched coffee table, circa 1930. Custom cushions C.O.M.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Loveseats

Materials

Rattan

Milo Baughman Coffee or Side Table by Arch Gordon

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H 20 in Dm 30.5 in

Milo Baughman Coffee or Side Table by Arch Gordon

By Arch Gordon, Milo Baughman

Located in Highland, IN

The terrific scale allows it to serve as a coffee table, side table or occasional table.

Category

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

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Milo Baughman Table by Arch Gordon

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H 15 in W 30 in D 30 in

Milo Baughman Table by Arch Gordon

By Milo Baughman, Arch Gordon

Located in Highland, IN

Nicely scaled, it can serve either as an end table or a small coffee table.

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Arched Lucite Coffee Table

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H 15.75 in W 53.15 in D 33.47 in

Arched Lucite Coffee Table

Located in Antwerp, BE

Lucite, brass, clear glass top by Hollis Jones to Belgo Chrome. Measures: L 135 cm, D 85 cm, H 40 cm

Category

Vintage 1980s Belgian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Round Faux Lava Stone Coffee Table with Arched Base

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H 12.375 in W 43.125 in D 43.125 in

Round Faux Lava Stone Coffee Table with Arched Base

By Paul Evans

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Round faux lava stone coffee or side table with arched base made of heavy cast resin and in original condition with wear consistent with its age and use.

Category

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

Materials

Stone

Mid Century Dunbar Cocktail or Coffee Table w/ Arched Base

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H 16 in Dm 42 in

Mid Century Dunbar Cocktail or Coffee Table w/ Arched Base

By Dunbar Furniture

Located in Astoria, NY

A vintage cocktail or coffee table with a circular glass top and arching chrome base by Dunbar.

Category

20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Style Burl Coffee Table

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H 18.5 in W 44 in D 25 in

Art Deco Style Burl Coffee Table

Located in Pasadena, TX

Art Deco style burl coffee table Europe Nicely arched exotic burled deco style coffee table.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Burl

1950s French Bronze Oval Coffee Table

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H 16.5 in W 71.5 in D 27.25 in

1950s French Bronze Oval Coffee Table

Located in New York, NY

1950s French, arched bronze base, coffee table with an oval glass top.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Directoire Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Round Brutalist Oak Coffee Table with Carved Detail

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H 17.5 in W 39 in D 39 in

Round Brutalist Oak Coffee Table with Carved Detail

By Pierre Chapo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Round Brutalist solid oak coffee or side table with four sturdy angled legs and lovely carved arch detail.

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Brutalist Coffee Table by Maurice Bailey for Monteverdi Young, circa 1975

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H 13.5 in W 63 in D 30 in

Brutalist Coffee Table by Maurice Bailey for Monteverdi Young, circa 1975

By Maurice Bailey, Monteverdi-Young

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Evidence of some of these usages are seen on this coffee table. The arched X-base is formed of a luxuriant cast bronze with raw, unrefined surface typical of the Brutalist movemen...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Modernist Chrome Arch Coffee Table

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H 18 in Dm 42 in

Modernist Chrome Arch Coffee Table

Located in Miami, FL

This great chrome table is made up of four perfect arches resembling the St. Louis arch. The glass top is bevelled and 12 sided.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Solid rosewood coffee table with arched top by Jean Gillon

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H 16 in W 51.5 in D 22 in

Solid rosewood coffee table with arched top by Jean Gillon

Located in West Hollywood, CA

A beautifully arched coffee table with a solid rosewood base and rosewood top designed by under-appreciated Brazilian designer Jean Gillon.

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

White Carrara Marble Minimalist Oval Side Table “Column Side Table S”

$1,031 / item

H 18.12 in W 8.67 in D 15.75 in

White Carrara Marble Minimalist Oval Side Table “Column Side Table S”

By Josep Vila Capdevila

Located in Terrassa, Catalonia

The Column Side Table Small is a minimalist style side table consisting of a treated Carrara marble base, a white lacquered aluminum oval shaped top and a small brass piece, as a nex...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble, Aluminum, Brass

“Triumph Side Table” Black Marquina Marble Minimalist Side Table by Aparentment

$990 / item

H 18.31 in Dm 16.54 in

“Triumph Side Table” Black Marquina Marble Minimalist Side Table by Aparentment

By Josep Vila Capdevila

Located in Terrassa, Catalonia

The Triumph Side Table is a sculptural table made of Marquina marble, lacquered aluminum, and brass, thoughtfully assembled to achieve a refined balance between form, material, and f...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Aluminum, Brass

“Minus Side Table” Black Marquina Marble Minimalist Side Table by Aparentment

$1,520 / item

H 16.54 in Dm 14.57 in

“Minus Side Table” Black Marquina Marble Minimalist Side Table by Aparentment

By Josep Vila Capdevila

Located in Terrassa, Catalonia

The Minus Side Table is a sculptural piece handcrafted from solid Nero Marquina marble, where structural clarity meets timeless materiality. A circular marble top rests on four preci...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Two Pedestal Coffee Tables in White Marble and White Oak Veneer

$7,150 / set

H 13 in W 70.87 in D 31.5 in

Two Pedestal Coffee Tables in White Marble and White Oak Veneer

By Casa Mineral

Located in Mexico City, MX

Set of two coffee tables with pedestal base in Veneciano white marble, the large one has a Veneciano white marble top and the small one has a white oak veneer top. Available on reque...

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

“Marblelous Black Pedestal” Black Marquina Marble Minimalist Side Table

$699 / item

H 16.54 in Dm 7.88 in

“Marblelous Black Pedestal” Black Marquina Marble Minimalist Side Table

By Josep Vila Capdevila

Located in Terrassa, Catalonia

For the lovers of the singularity, Marblelous Pedestal is a pedestal which has been designed to expose the thing you love the most. Made with premium Marquina marble and solid lacque...

Category

2010s Spanish Minimalist Pedestals

Materials

Marble, Iron

Italian Angelo Mangiarotti Low Eros Side Table in Black Marquina Marble

$7,600

H 16 in W 21 in D 19 in

Italian Angelo Mangiarotti Low Eros Side Table in Black Marquina Marble

By Angelo Mangiarotti

Located in Chicago, IL

Italian Angelo Mangiarotti vintage low Eros side table in Marquina Nero marble. Mangiarotti was an expert at the highly sculptural use of marble in the entire Eros collection. Each p...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Gae Aulenti Jumbo Coffee Table for Knoll in Black Nero Marquina Marble, 1972

$18,500

H 14.57 in W 49.22 in D 49.22 in

Gae Aulenti Jumbo Coffee Table for Knoll in Black Nero Marquina Marble, 1972

By Knoll, Gae Aulenti

Located in Almelo, NL

Gae Aulenti Jumbo Coffee Table for Knoll in Black Nero Marquina Marble, Italy 1972 A striking vintage Jumbo coffee table designed by Gae Aulenti, produced by Knoll in Italy, and re...

Category

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

Materials

Marble

Mondo Modern Coffee Table

$1,800 / item

H 15 in W 40 in D 40 in

Mondo Modern Coffee Table

By Bertu Furniture

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

This Modern Coffee Table is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each table is hand-made with mitered corners from white oak veneer and finished with a beautiful matt...

Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Modern Polished Cast Brass Coffee Table by Willy Daro

$4,700

H 19 in Dm 40 in

Mid-Century Modern Polished Cast Brass Coffee Table by Willy Daro

By Willy Daro

Located in Camden, ME

A polished cast brass bonsaii trunk base attributed to the Belgian designer Willy Daro. Beautifully executed. The table is in good condition with wear typical of its age.

Category

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

Materials

Brass

1970s Mastercraft Solid Brass and Glass Square Coffee Table, USA Designed/Made

$5,450

H 15 in W 40 in D 40 in

1970s Mastercraft Solid Brass and Glass Square Coffee Table, USA Designed/Made

By Mastercraft

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage square coffee table designed and manufactured by Mastercraft in the United States during the 1970s. The sculptural solid-brass base features four sweeping architectural suppo...

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Italian Brass and Glass Yin Tang Coffee Table

$2,200Sale Price|20% Off

H 13 in W 45 in D 37 in

Italian Brass and Glass Yin Tang Coffee Table

By Pace Collection

Located in Chicago, IL

Italian brass coffee table in the distinctive "Yin Yang" shape and in the manner of Pace Collection. Each tear drop shaped section can be paired together or stand alone as side table...

Category

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

Materials

Steel, Brass

“Plus Side Table” Black Marquina Marble Minimalist Side Table by Aparentment

$1,224 / item

H 18.51 in Dm 13 in

“Plus Side Table” Black Marquina Marble Minimalist Side Table by Aparentment

By Josep Vila Capdevila

Located in Terrassa, Catalonia

The Plus Side Table is a minimalist style side table made of treated Marquina marble. This side table is composed of a circular marble top, supported by four marble plates forming tw...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Black Marquina Marble Minimal Oval Side Table “Column Side Table S”

$1,033 / item

H 18.12 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in

Black Marquina Marble Minimal Oval Side Table “Column Side Table S”

By Josep Vila Capdevila

Located in Terrassa, Catalonia

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Arch Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the arch coffee table you’re looking for. Each arch coffee table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and wood. Find 32 options for an antique or vintage arch coffee table now, or shop our selection of 25 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer arch coffee table, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right arch coffee table, those designed in Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one arch coffee table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Adolfo Natalini, Arch Gordon and Milo Baughman produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Arch Coffee Table?

The average selling price for an arch coffee table at 1stDibs is $3,078, while they’re typically $638 on the low end and $10,045 for the highest priced.

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.”

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Questions About Arch Coffee Table

Can a coffee table be too low?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
Yes, 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 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
No one knows for sure who invented the coffee table. The earliest examples of the occasional table can be traced back to Victorian-era Britain. At that time, makers like William Watt and Collinson and Lock were producing coffee tables in large quantities.

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

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What size should a coffee table be?
1 Answer
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?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
Why is it called a coffee table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Coffee tables were originally used in living spaces during social gatherings to support a tray containing multiple mugs, a coffee pot, creamers and sugar bowls. Low to the ground and centrally located in the space, coffee tables reduced the host or hostess’s need to constantly stand and serve her guests.
What is the difference between a center table and a coffee table?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
The 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.
Are end tables taller than coffee tables?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.

The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.

Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa, and its depth will match the seating. These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables, but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.

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What is the difference between a coffee table and a console table?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
The 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.
What is the difference between a side table and a coffee table?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
The 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.
Is there a difference between a coffee table and a cocktail table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
"Coffee table" and "cocktail table" are used interchangeably; cocktail table is the more traditional term, often applied to lower, more formal designs.
What is the difference between a coffee table and a cocktail table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What is the difference between a sofa table and a coffee table?
1 Answer
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.
How big should a coffee table be for a sectional?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
How big a coffee table for a sectional should be depends on the dimensions of the sectional. For a balanced look, a coffee table should be roughly two-thirds of the length of the sofa portion of a sofa and chaise sectional. If you have an L-shaped sofa, the coffee table should be around two-thirds of the length of each arm. Find a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
How do I authenticate my Noguchi coffee table?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
To authenticate your Noguchi coffee table, there are three different marks to look for. Isamu Noguchi’s signature will be on the edge of the table and on a medallion under the base. Even under the medallion, you will find Noguchi’s initials. Shop a collection of properly vetted Noguchi pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
How do you stack books on a coffee table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
To stack books on a coffee table, place the largest one on the bottom with the spine facing the focal piece of furniture, usually the sofa. Then, add the next largest, lining up the inner edges so that the spines create a stepped effect. Continue adding books to complete the stack and top it off with a decorative object if you wish. Shop a variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
How do you date a Lane coffee table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
To date a Lane coffee table, look for the serial number on the underside of the piece. On most Lane coffee tables, reading the number from right to left will tell you the date that the table was manufactured. For example, a serial number that says 852140 would have been produced on April 12, 1958. Founded in Virginia in the early 20th century, Lane is largely known for its cedar chests and innovative mid-century modern designs. Find a variety of Lane coffee tables on 1stDibs.
What is a tall coffee table called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
A tall coffee table is usually called exactly that — a tall coffee table. Coffee tables, also referred to as cocktail tables, are generally designed to sit at or below the sofa's seat height. These tables may come in a range of sizes, but they are often between 16 and 18 inches high and are designed in a variety of lengths and widths. They’re meant to provide a practical table-top surface that complements your living room layout. (A tall version might also be suitable for use as a dining table.) Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tall coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
What is the best height for a coffee table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
The best height for a coffee table is around 1 to 2 inches lower than the seat height of the adjacent sofa. Most sofas feature seat heights of around 17 or 18 inches. As a result, the most common height for coffee tables is 15 to 17 inches. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of coffee tables.
What is the best coffee table for a sectional?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
The best coffee table for a sectional can be a round coffee table, particularly with respect to U-shaped sectionals. The circular design creates a sense of balance in small spaces and renders it easy for guests to move to and fro, especially when surrounded by chairs. Find a collection of antique and vintage coffee tables on 1stDibs today.
What is the average height of a coffee table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
The average height of a coffee table is around 16 to 18 inches. Designers typically choose this height to create a balance between coffee tables and sofas. The average seat height of sofas is 17 to 18 inches, and experts typically recommend that coffee tables be no more than 1 inch shorter than sofa-seat height. Explore a diverse assortment of coffee tables on 1stDibs.

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