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Mid Century Ercol Blonde coffee table with magazine rack, 1950s 1960s
By Lucian Ercolani, Ercol
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Unique repurposed Rare model 393 breakfast table into a coffee table.
Designed by Lucian Ercolani
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech, Elm
H 17.72 in W 38.98 in D 27.17 in
Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck Oak Coffee Table, Model AT-15
By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Diego, CA
1960s
A robust yet elegant blonde coffee table in untreated and solid oak. A thin solid oak top on a
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Solid Oak Coffee/Tray Table by Gunnar Myrstrand for Källemo, Sweden, 1960s
By Källemo, Gunnar Myrstrand
Located in Helsinki, FI
elegant blonde coffee table. A thick solid oak top on a solid oak frame that shows off the beautiful wood
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
H 19.69 in W 24.41 in D 24.41 in
Hans Wegner AT-15 Coffee Table by Andreas Tuck in solid Oak, Denmark, 1960's
By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Coffee table AT-15 by Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck in solid oak.
A robust yet elegant blonde
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
H 18.9 in W 51.19 in D 23.63 in
Modernist Blonde Mahogany Coffee / Magazine Table, X-Sides, Robsjohn
By Founders Furniture Company, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist blonde mahogany coffee / magazine table. X-sides. Manner of Robsjohn Gibbings, Classic
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Brendan Bass Custom Build Blonde Oak Tiered Coffee Table
By Brendan Bass
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-made tiered coffee table. Blonde oak with dove tailed ends.
Designed by Brendan Bass for the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktai...
Materials
Oak
Midcentury Paul McCobb #1546 Coffee Table Bench Blonde Maple Finish
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Paul McCobb Planner Group #1546 solid maple 60 inch coffee table bench blonde maple
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Maple
Heywood Wakefield Mid Century Blonde X Base Square Coffee Table
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Countryside, IL
Heywood Wakefield mid-century blonde x base square coffee table.
Coffee table measures: 36 wide
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Alvar Aalto Blonde Birch Bentwood Leg Coffee Table or Bench
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury coffee or cocktail table or Bench by Finnish architect and designer Alvar Allto. Stands
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Birch, Bentwood
Early Lane Furniture Small-Scale Blonde Magazine Stand Coffee Table
By Lane Furniture
Located in Ferndale, MI
Early Lane Furniture. X crossed legs on either side support marquetry patterned top with magazine display opening . Branded Lane Furniture Alta Vista Va . Model 229 Serial number257190.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Maple
Vintage Blonde Mahogany and Mirror Topped Coffee Table by Ralph Lauren
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Hudson, NY
This large coffee or cocktail table is designed by Ralph Lauren and carries his brass label. The
Category
1990s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
Blonde Paul McCobb Planner Group for Winchendon Cocktail Table with Drawer
By Paul McCobb, Winchendon, Planner Group
Located in Ferndale, MI
Maybe the cleanest original finish Paul McCobb coffee table I have ever seen. Part of the Planner
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Maple
Midcentury Dutch Oak Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A blonde oak circular coffee table,
Netherlands, circa 1970s.
Raised over tripod legs
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
A Rare Art Deco Blonde Birds Eye Maple J Nest of Tables by Epstein Circa 1930
Located in London, GB
A Rare iconic J nest of tables finished in birdseye maple veneer.
Art Deco Blonde Burr Maple nest
Category
Vintage 1930s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Birdseye Maple
H 22 in W 37 in D 21.7 in
Mid-Century Slat Bench or Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern slat bench in the style of Herman Miller. Blonde top on black tapered legs
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Italian Graphic Coffee Table in Ash and Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Coffee table, ash, leather, glass, Italy, 1970s.
This blonde ash coffee table from Italy consists
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Ash
Post Modern Set of Organic Biomorphic Studio Coffee Table or End Tables
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Post Modern Set of Organic Biomorphic Studio Craft Coffee table or end tables. Tables nest into
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21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail T...
Materials
Maple
Danish Natural Wood Bench/Coffee Table, Mid 20th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
A Danish Modern wood bench or coffee table featuring clean lines and a natural blonde finish. This
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Carl Aage Skov Rare Prototype Coffee Table, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Coffee table designed by Carl Aage Skov and produced in Denmark in the 1960’s. The table is made of
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak, Burl
Mid Century Modern Birch Swedish Coffee Table by Ulferts
By Ulferts Swedish
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern Swedish birch veneer low large coffee table blonde finish by Ulferts
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Birch
Mid Century Modern Heywood Wakefield X Base Square Coffee Table
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Heywood Wakefield X Base Square Coffee Table
The Heywood-Wakefield X Base
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Burl and Walnut Coffee Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
Rare midcentury coffee table, designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. The table features a stunning
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Vintage Teak and Rattan Coffee Table, Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful teak coffee table with a rattan shelf by Hans J. Wegner, model “AT10”. The warm teak
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan, Teak
A mid century modern Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman cantilevered coffee table.
By Paul Laszlo, Brown Saltman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A mid century modern Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman blonde mahogany cantilevered coffee table. A
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 15.25 in W 60 in D 25 in
Early IN-50 Coffee Table with Green Glass by Isamu Noguchi
By Herman Miller, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1940s
Early version 3/4" uranium green glass IN-50 coffee or cocktail table designed by Isamu
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Uranium Glass, Ash
Vintage Leather Coffee Table attributed to Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid-Century leather wrapped designer coffee table attributed to Tommi Parzinger. Gold
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather
Coffee or Cocktail Table with Peach Colored Mirrored Glass, France Circa 1935
Located in Jersey City, NJ
French coffee table circa 1935 in blonde wood with a peach colored mirrored glass top. Attributed
Category
Vintage 1930s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mirror, Wood
H 20.08 in W 35.83 in D 19.3 in
Burl and Chrome Coffee Table Att. to Milo Baughman, c 1970's
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional burl and chrome coffee table attributed to Milo Baughman. The table features a rich
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Organic Rattan Coffee Table Tito Agnoli, 1960s, Italy
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern organic vintage coffee table or sofa table from rattan and clear glass top
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan, Glass
H 20.28 in Dm 33.86 in
17th C Style Italian Solid Walnut 60x34 Coffee Table finish & size options
Located in Encinitas, CA
Espresso shellac
- natural blonde shellac
- moro blackened shellac
Suggested Lira coffee table sizes to
Category
2010s Italian Baroque Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
17th C Style Italian Refectory Old Walnut Coffee Table with single drawer
Located in Encinitas, CA
17th Century Style Italian SALOTTO Refectory Old Walnut Coffee Table with Single Drawer, available
Category
2010s Italian Baroque Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 19.5 in W 39.5 in D 18 in
Restored Rattan White Natural Wood Stacked Round Coffee Table with Mahogany Top
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage 1940s round stacked rattan coffee table with wonderful stacked base, stylized cut-out slat
Category
Vintage 1950s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan, Mahogany
H 16 in W 29.5 in D 29.5 in
17th C Refectory Style Old Italian Walnut 42x26 Coffee Table with finish options
Located in Encinitas, CA
Our “LIRA” coffee table - The Italian Art & Fine Antique Reproduction - available in custom size
Category
2010s Italian Baroque Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
H 20 in W 42 in D 26 in
17th C Refectory Style Old Italian Solid Walnut 50x30 Coffee Table with options
Located in Encinitas, CA
Our “LIRA” coffee table - The Italian Art & Fine Antique Reproduction - available in custom size
Category
2010s Italian Baroque Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
H 20 in W 50 in D 30 in
Rare Tommi Parzinger Mid-Century Modern Cocktail Table and Stools
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Tommi Parzinger Mid-Century Modern two-tier cocktail table with stained walnut top featuring an
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
1940s French Art Deco Sycamore, Black Lacquer & Giltwood Cocktail Table
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Art Deco cocktail table was realized in France, circa 1940. It features a rectangular
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Sycamore, Giltwood
H 20 in W 37.75 in D 18.25 in
Art Deco Rare Metamorphic Two Tier Walnut Cocktail Table, English, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this rare design Art Deco metamorphic table which can be used as an
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
17th Century Style Rustic Italian 2 Pedestal Old Chestnut Table Line Custom Size
Located in Encinitas, CA
classic Italian shellac manner by our Master Craftsmen in Italy, this Balaustra coffee table may be CUSTOM
Category
2010s Italian Baroque Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chestnut
H 20.5 in W 40.25 in D 27.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Blonde Oak Window Pane End Table and Coffee Table, Pair
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible pair of Mid-Century Modern blonde oak tables with a window pane leg design. One end
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Oak
H 15 in W 49.25 in D 25 in
Mid-Century Modern Blonde Side Tables or End Tables with Laminate Tops a Pair
By Conant Ball
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome pair of blonde Mid-Century Modern side tables or end tables with light faux woodgrain
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Laminate, Oak
H 21 in W 26 in D 17.5 in
Birch and Laminate Coffee Table by Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
A simple, egalitarian coffee table by Knoll in birch, with a white laminate top supported by blonde
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Blonde Chinese Hide Trunk Table, circa 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
exterior has been stripped and bleached to a neutral, pale blonde color. The interior is lined with indigo
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests
Materials
Steel, Brass
19th C Style Italian Walnut COPPE 2-Slab Trestle Table available custom size
Located in Encinitas, CA
& Coffee tables.
Measures: 86.25” length, 21.0” depth, 31.0” height, 1.9” thick solid top, 2.25” thick
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 31 in W 86.25 in D 21 in
Side or End table With Wheels Mid-Century Modern Design
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
, it could be a blonde cohoba or similar. The wood is beautiful and quality
Side tables end tables
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood
Danish Mid-Century Rectangular Teak Side Table, Vejle Stole og Mobelfabrik
By Henning Kjærnulf, Vejle Stole & Møbelfabrik
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
. The teak wood glows with many shades from blonde to warmer rich brown. Large enough for coffee table
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Teak
H 19.75 in W 27.75 in D 18 in
19th C Mediterranean Style PORTOFINO Old Walnut Table Size & Finish Options
Located in Encinitas, CA
for a quote.
**End/occasional, coffee, console, dining & conference table sizes are available of the
Category
2010s Italian Baroque End Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Blonde Oak Cavalier Cedar Chest
By Cavalier
Located in New York, NY
the foot of a bed, as a coffee table, or as a standalone accent piece. This is in good condition with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests
Materials
Wood
Mid Century George Nelson for Herman Miller Slatted Bench Maple Blonde
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
72.25" Long Slatted coffee table or bench. Blonde bench top with Black Lacquer legs. Good vintage
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Maple, Lacquer
H 14.25 in W 72.25 in D 18.625 in
Mid Century George Nelson for Herman Miller Slatted Bench Maple Blonde / Black
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
72.25" Long Slatted coffee table or bench. Blonde bench top with Black Lacquer legs. Good vintage
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Birch
H 14.5 in W 72.25 in D 18.25 in
Midcentury Italian Bar Cart in Walnut and Glass, Cesare Lacca, Italy, 1960s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Roma, IT
proportion of what is available on the vintage market today—as well as magazine racks and coffee tables
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Crystal, Metal
H 24.81 in W 30.32 in D 18.12 in
Danish Modern Blanket Trunk in Oak, Attributed to Henning Kjærnulf
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Norwalk, CT
storage bench; paired with a living room suite, it makes an unforgettable coffee table.
Henning Kjærnulf
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Blanket Chests
Materials
Oak
Art Deco Two-Tier Occasional Table in Walnut & Maple, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
beautifully shaped and fully restored to showroom condition. Typically larger than occasional coffee tables
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Tables
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Walnut, Ebony
Modern Coffee Table
Located in Woodstock, NY
Unique modernist coffee table, with blonde burl top and applied aluminum detailing. Book matched
Category
20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Chinese Deco Style Coffee Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare Art Deco style Chinese coffee table in a light blonde wood.
Category
Vintage 1950s Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Unique Artist Made Biomorphic Sea Creature Resin Top Coffee Table
Located in Allentown, PA
Biomorphic Resin top on Blonde Wood Slatted Base Coffee Table. Designed Circa 1990's By Joe Twombly.
Category
1990s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Resin, Wood
Paul McCobb Style Mid Century Blonde Coffee Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb Style Mid Century Blonde Coffee Table
50 wide x 24.25 deep x 17.75 high
All pieces of
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Heywood Wakefield Blonde Maple Tiered Coffee Table
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, blonde maple, tiered coffee or side table by Heywood Wakefield.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Maple
Circular blonde wood coffee table by Dunbar
Located in New York, NY
Circular blonde wood coffee table with ebonized wood base and brass detail by Dunbar.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Haywood Wakefield blonde lazy Susan coffee table.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice lazy Susan coffee table.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Blonde Magazine Display Coffee Table, Early Lane Furniture
Located in Ferndale, MI
Blonde Magazine Display Coffee Table, Early Lane Furniture
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Blonde Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the blonde coffee table you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, maple and glass, every blonde coffee table was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a blonde coffee table — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right blonde coffee table, those designed in Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made blonde coffee table over the years, but those crafted by Paul McCobb, Winchendon Furniture (Planner Group) and Milo Baughman are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Blonde Coffee Table?
A blonde coffee table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,598, while the lowest priced sells for $450 and the highest can go for as much as $4,375.
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. Browse a vast selection of antique, new and vintage coffee table and cocktail tables today.
Questions About Blonde Coffee Table
- 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. - 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 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 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 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 ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, a coffee table should generally be lower than a couch. However, the top of the table should only be slightly lower than the couch to maintain a balanced look. A good rule of thumb is to choose a table no more than one inch shorter than your sofa's seat height. Explore a large collection of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 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 ExpertApril 5, 2024The average height of a coffee table is around 16 to 18 inches. Designers typically choose this height to create a balance between coffee tables and sofas. The average seat height of sofas is 17 to 18 inches, and experts typically recommend that coffee tables be no more than 1 inch shorter than sofa-seat height. Explore a diverse assortment of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023To date a Lane coffee table, look for the serial number on the underside of the piece. On most Lane coffee tables, reading the number from right to left will tell you the date that the table was manufactured. For example, a serial number that says 852140 would have been produced on April 12, 1958. Founded in Virginia in the early 20th century, Lane is largely known for its cedar chests and innovative mid-century modern designs. Find a variety of Lane coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024The 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 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.
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