Bistro Coffee Table
2010s Spanish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Iron
Vintage 1930s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Steel, Iron
Early 20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Marble, Iron
2010s Spanish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Marble, Iron, Brass
2010s Spanish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Marble, Iron
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Steel
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Wood
2010s American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Concrete
2010s American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Concrete
2010s American Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Concrete
2010s Austrian Tables
Marble
Antique 1880s French Belle Époque Side Tables
Metal, Iron
Antique Early 1900s French Tables
Iron, Wrought Iron
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Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Gueridon
Steel
2010s Unknown Modern Dining Room Tables
Marble, Sheet Metal, Iron, Metal
2010s Unknown Modern Dining Room Tables
Marble, Metal, Iron, Sheet Metal
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Marble, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary European Regency Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
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Porcelain
20th Century French Tables
Marble, Metal
Vintage 1950s French Country End Tables
Marble, Brass, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables
Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables
Ash
Mid-20th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture
Marble, Iron
2010s Chinese Modern Side Tables
Porcelain
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dining Room Tables
Marble, Iron
Early 20th Century French Baroque Patio and Garden Furniture
Marble, Iron
Early 20th Century French Baroque Patio and Garden Furniture
Marble, Iron
2010s Chinese Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Porcelain
2010s Chinese Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Porcelain
2010s Austrian Coat Racks and Stands
Marble
2010s Austrian Coat Racks and Stands
Marble
Mid-20th Century French Posters
Paper
Antique 1860s Austrian Louis Philippe Children's Furniture
Bentwood, Cane
2010s Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Steel
2010s Italian Porcelain
Porcelain
2010s Italian Porcelain
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Mid-20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Marble, Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Mid-20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Metal
Early 20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Marble, Iron
Early 20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Marble, Iron
20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Marble, Iron
Early 20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Marble, Iron
Vintage 1940s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Leather
20th Century French French Provincial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Oak
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Metal
Vintage 1950s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Oak
Vintage 1950s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Stone, Iron
Early 20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Steel
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Hardwood
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Slate, Iron
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Finding the Right Tables for You
The right vintage, new or antique tables can help make any space in your home stand out.
Over the years, the variety of tables available to us, as well as our specific needs for said tables, has broadened. Today, with all manner of these must-have furnishings differing in shape, material and style, any dining room table can shine just as brightly as the guests who gather around it.
Remember, when shopping for a dining table, it must fit your dining area, and you need to account for space around the table too — think outside the box, as an oval dining table may work for tighter spaces. Alternatively, if you’ve got the room, a Regency-style dining table can elevate any formal occasion at mealtime.
Innovative furniture makers and designers have also redefined what a table can be. Whether it’s an unconventional Ping-Pong table, a brass side table to display your treasured collectibles or a Louis Vuitton steamer trunk to add an air of nostalgia to your loft, your table can say a lot about you.
The visionary work of French designer Xavier Lavergne, for example, includes tables that draw on the forms of celestial bodies as often as they do aquatic creatures or fossils. Elsewhere, Italian architect Gae Aulenti, who looked to Roman architecture in crafting her stately Jumbo coffee table, created clever glass-topped mobile coffee tables that move on bicycle tires or sculpted wood wheels for Fontana Arte.
Coffee and cocktail tables can serve as a room’s centerpiece with attention-grabbing details and colors. Glass varieties will keep your hardwood flooring and dazzling area rugs on display, while a marble or stone coffee table in a modern interior can showcase your prized art books and decorative objects. A unique vintage desk or writing table can bring sophistication and even a bit of spice to your work life.
No matter your desired form or function, a quality table for your living space is a sound investment. On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage, new and antique bedside tables, mid-century end tables and more .
- What is a bistro table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A bistro table is a small table with a round tabletop that is typically 24 inches in diameter and a height of just under 30 inches. The standard bistro table comes with two chairs and is available in a range of materials, styles, and colors. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary bistro tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What size is a bistro table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A bistro table is a small, generally rounded table that is traditionally 24” to 30” in diameter, and reaches a height of just under 30” tall. You’ll find a large collection of bistro tables from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What are bistro tables used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Bistro tables are small round tables used for serving small meals, like breakfast or afternoon tea. Bistro tables are versatile, and are great for smaller areas such as a porch or back patio. You can shop antique and contemporary bistro tables from a variety of sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023The main difference between a bistro table and a pub table is the size. A bistro table is usually around 28 to 36 inches tall, so you can sit at it with a standard dining chair. Often, people pair bistro chairs with bistro tables. A pub table is taller at around 40 to 44 inches and requires a pub-height chair or stool for comfortable seating. Find a variety of pub and bistro tables on 1stDibs.
- Why is it called a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Coffee tables were originally used in living spaces during social gatherings to support a tray containing multiple mugs, a coffee pot, creamers and sugar bowls. Low to the ground and centrally located in the space, coffee tables reduced the host or hostess’s need to constantly stand and serve her guests.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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. - What is a tray top coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021Tray top coffee tables are coffee tables with long, flat rectangular surfaces that are supported by an x-frame base. Low tables that were initially used as tea or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. After coffee drinking and “coffee breaks” became popular, it didn’t take long for coffee and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary tray top coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To style an oval coffee table, create balance with opposites. Choose a sofa and accent chairs with a boxier shape for a striking contrast. Place a rectangular tray in the center and use it to display decorative accents or to store remotes and coasters. Another approach to decorating an oval table is to use decorative accents at different heights. Think of a tall vase placed next to a low bowl and a small sculpture positioned on top of two stacked coffee table books. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oval coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.
- 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023To stack books on a coffee table, place the largest one on the bottom with the spine facing the focal piece of furniture, usually the sofa. Then, add the next largest, lining up the inner edges so that the spines create a stepped effect. Continue adding books to complete the stack and top it off with a decorative object if you wish. Shop a variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The best coffee table for a sectional can be a round coffee table, particularly with respect to U-shaped sectionals. The circular design creates a sense of balance in small spaces and renders it easy for guests to move to and fro, especially when surrounded by chairs. Find a collection of antique and vintage coffee tables on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To authenticate your Noguchi coffee table, there are three different marks to look for. Isamu Noguchi’s signature will be on the edge of the table and on a medallion under the base. Even under the medallion, you will find Noguchi’s initials. Shop a collection of properly vetted Noguchi pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A tall coffee table is usually called exactly that — a tall coffee table. Coffee tables, also referred to as cocktail tables, are generally designed to sit at or below the sofa's seat height. These tables may come in a range of sizes, but they are often between 16 and 18 inches high and are designed in a variety of lengths and widths. They’re meant to provide a practical table-top surface that complements your living room layout. (A tall version might also be suitable for use as a dining table.) Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tall coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
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