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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Box
Located in Chicago, IL
. Perfect on a bookshelf, coffee table, or hidden in your closet storing your most prized possessions.
Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Qing Dynasty Hinged Box with Brass Hardware and Weathered Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
decorative element, placed on a bookshelf, coffee table, or mantle, infusing any space with a touch of
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Carlino Coffee Table by Claudia Carlino
By Claudia Carlino, Lithea
Located in Milan, IT
This refined contemporary coffee table fashioned of lava stone comprises modular elements that
Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

Carlino Coffee Table by Claudia Carlino
Carlino Coffee Table by Claudia Carlino
H 63 in W 26.38 in D 11.82 in
Statement Black Rectangular Coffee Table - Fundamenta 32 by NONO
By NONO
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Statement Black Rectangular Coffee Table - Fundamenta 32 by NONO Sculptural coffee table made of
Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Bicolor Rectangular Coffee Table - Contrast Fundamenta 30 by NONO
By NONO
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Bicolor Rectangular Coffee Table - Contrast Fundamenta 30 by NONO Sculptural coffee table made of
Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Fundamenta Coffee Table 55 Solid Oak, Abstract Design by NONO
By NONO
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Fundamenta Coffee Table 55 Solid Oak, Abstract Design by NONO Sculptural coffee table made of
Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Fundamenta Coffee Table 47 Solid Wood, Geometric Lines by NONO
By NONO
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Fundamenta Coffee Table 47 Solid Wood, Geometric Lines by NONO Sculptural coffee table made of
Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Elegant Round Coffee Table - Understated Design Fundamenta 44 by NONO
By NONO
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Elegant Round Coffee Table - Understated Design Fundamenta 44 by NONO Sculptural coffee table made
Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Minimalist Round Coffee Table - Natural Oak Fundamenta 43 by NONO
By NONO
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Minimalist Round Coffee Table - Natural Oak Fundamenta 43 by NONO Sculptural coffee table made of
Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Two-Level Round Coffee Table - Layered Fundamenta 40 by NONO
By NONO
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Two-Level Round Coffee Table - Layered Fundamenta 40 by NONO Sculptural coffee table made of solid
Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Cuatri-Leg Round Coffee Table - Harmonic Fundamenta 37 by NONO
By NONO
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Cuatri-Leg Round Coffee Table - Harmonic Fundamenta 37 by NONO Sculptural coffee table made of
Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Duo-Tone Square Coffee Table - Dynamic Fundamenta 35 by NONO
By NONO
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Duo-Tone Square Coffee Table - Dynamic Fundamenta 35 by NONO Sculptural coffee table made of solid
Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Minimalist Natural Oak Coffee Table - Zen Fundamenta 38 by NONO
By NONO
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Minimalist Natural Oak Coffee Table - Zen Fundamenta 38 by NONO Sculptural coffee table made of
Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Minimalist Black Round Coffee Table - Sleek Fundamenta 31 by NONO
By NONO
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Minimalist Black Round Coffee Table - Sleek Fundamenta 31 by NONO Sculptural coffee table made of
Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Natural Finish Rectangular Coffee Table - Classic Fundamenta 28 by NONO
By NONO
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Natural Finish Rectangular Coffee Table - Classic Fundamenta 28 by NONO Sculptural coffee table
Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table with Bookcase Topper by Paul McCobb
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This combination coffee table and bookcase make a unique Mid-Century Modern statement to home or
Category

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

Rectangular Two-Tone Coffee Table - Contrast Detail Fundamenta 45 by NONO
By NONO
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Rectangular Two-Tone Coffee Table - Contrast Detail Fundamenta 45 by NONO Sculptural coffee table
Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Black Tinted Round Coffee Table - Bold Silhouette Fundamenta 46 by NONO
By NONO
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Black Tinted Round Coffee Table - Bold Silhouette Fundamenta 46 by NONO Sculptural coffee table
Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Low-Set Round Coffee Table - Dark Finish Fundamenta 42 by NONO
By NONO
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Low-Set Round Coffee Table - Dark Finish Fundamenta 42 by NONO Sculptural coffee table made of
Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Dark Red Tinted Round Coffee Table - Eclipse Fundamenta 39 by NONO
By NONO
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Dark Red Tinted Round Coffee Table - Eclipse Fundamenta 39 by NONO Sculptural coffee table made
Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Chic Black Tinted Round Coffee Table - Urban Fundamenta 27 by NONO
By NONO
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Chic Black Tinted Round Coffee Table - Urban Fundamenta 27 by NONO Sculptural coffee table made of
Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

NICE DECORATIVE CONTEMPORARY COFFEE & SiDE TABLES NEST PART OF A LARGE SUITE
Located in GB
looking decorative and well made piece, I have in total a refectory table with matching benches, a coffee
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Fundamenta Geometric Coffee Table 56 Round Solid Wood, Modern Style by NONO
By NONO
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Fundamenta Geometric Coffee Table 56 Round Solid Wood, Modern Style by NONO Sculptural coffee
Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Elevated Square Coffee Table in Natural Oak - Timeless Fundamenta 33 by NONO
By NONO
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Elevated Square Coffee Table in Natural Oak - Timeless Fundamenta 33 by NONO Sculptural coffee
Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Compact Round Coffee Table in Black Tint - Modern Fundamenta 34 by NONO
By NONO
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Compact Round Coffee Table in Black Tint - Modern Fundamenta 34 by NONO Sculptural coffee table
Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Round Coffee Table with Undercut Base - Natural Oak Fundamenta 41 by NONO
By NONO
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Round Coffee Table with Undercut Base - Natural Oak Fundamenta 41 by NONO Sculptural coffee table
Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Bold Square Coffee Table in Black Tint - Architectural Fundamenta 29 by NONO
By NONO
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Bold Square Coffee Table in Black Tint - Architectural Fundamenta 29 by NONO Sculptural coffee
Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of “Basilian I” Rattan Coffee Tables by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Koper, SI
models. Toghether with the panels, table tops and shelves for cabinets were also produced, enriched by
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Copper

Round Fundamenta Coffee 51 Geometric Wood, Modern Appeal by NONO
By NONO
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Round Fundamenta Coffee 51 Geometric Wood, Modern Appeal by NONO Sculptural coffee table made of
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Round Wood Fundamenta Coffee 54 Sleek Geometry, Walnut Craft by NONO
By NONO
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Round Wood Fundamenta Coffee 54 Sleek Geometry, Walnut Craft by NONO Sculptural coffee table made
Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Round Top Fundamenta Coffee 59 Abstract Oak, Stylish Design by NONO
By NONO
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Round Top Fundamenta Coffee 59 Abstract Oak, Stylish Design by NONO Sculptural coffee table made
Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Round Top Fundamenta Coffee 52 Abstract Oak, Stylish Design by NONO
By NONO
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Round Top Fundamenta Coffee 52 Abstract Oak, Stylish Design by NONO Sculptural coffee table made
Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Round Top Fundamenta Coffee 48 Abstract Oak, Stylish Design by NONO
By NONO
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Round Top Fundamenta Coffee 48 Abstract Oak, Stylish Design by NONO Sculptural coffee table made
Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Black Fundamenta Abstract Table 57 Contemporary Oak Design by NONO
By NONO
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Black Fundamenta Abstract Table 57 Contemporary Oak Design by NONO Sculptural coffee table made
Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Low-profile Round Oak Table - Serene Fundamenta 36 by NONO
By NONO
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Low-profile Round Oak Table - Serene Fundamenta 36 by NONO Sculptural coffee table made of solid
Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Round Oak Fundamenta Table 63 Geometric Flair, Contemporary Look by NONO
By NONO
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Round Oak Fundamenta Table 63 Geometric Flair, Contemporary Look by NONO Sculptural coffee table
Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Round Top Fundamenta Table 61 Abstract Oak, Sleek Design by NONO
By NONO
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Round Top Fundamenta Table 61 Abstract Oak, Sleek Design by NONO Sculptural coffee table made of
Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Round Top Fundamenta Table 53 Abstract Shapes, Oak Elegance by NONO
By NONO
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Round Top Fundamenta Table 53 Abstract Shapes, Oak Elegance by NONO Sculptural coffee table made
Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Fundamenta Round Side Table 60 Solid Wood, Geometric Elegance by NONO
By NONO
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Fundamenta Round Side Table 60 Solid Wood, Geometric Elegance by NONO Sculptural coffee table made
Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Geometric Round Top Fundamenta 65 Chic Design, Oak Finish by NONO
By NONO
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Geometric Round Top Fundamenta 65 Chic Design, Oak Finish by NONO Sculptural coffee table made of
Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Round Fundamenta 64 Unique Geometric Style, Solid Construction by NONO
By NONO
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Round Fundamenta 64 Unique Geometric Style, Solid Construction by NONO Sculptural coffee table
Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Solid Wood Fundamenta 58 Unique Shapes, Elegant Finish by NONO
By NONO
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Solid Wood Fundamenta 58 Unique Shapes, Elegant Finish by NONO Sculptural coffee table made of
Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Round Solid Wood Fundamenta 50 Abstract Elegance, Durable Design by NONO
By NONO
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Round Solid Wood Fundamenta 50 Abstract Elegance, Durable Design by NONO Sculptural coffee table
Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

DECORATIVE CONTEMPORARY X FRAMED DINING TABLE & BENCHES PART OF A DiNING SUITE
Located in GB
matching benches, a coffee and side table nest and the triangle bookshelf, this sale is for the piece
Category

20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Metal

Original French Design Classic Pierre Chapo B17 Bookshelf, 1970s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Renens, CH
, the T22 coffee table and the R08 Sideboard: Pierre Chapo can be considered as one of the most
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Elm

1980s Bookshelf, Walnut and Black Satin Lacquer, Sormani, Italy
Located in Arosio, IT
(103 1/2 x 85 x 18 1/2 inches). It is ideal to contain coffee table and large art books. Internal
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Minimalist Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Coffee Table Accent, Murano Glass Bowl by Barovier, Blue
By Barovier
Located in Milano, IT
style a coffee table, bookshelf, sideboard or table bringing in an unexpected and refined touch. If you
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Andy Warhol Diaries, Hard-Cover Library or Coffee Table Book, 1989
By Andy Warhol
Located in New York, NY
edition' as shown in image #5 and is 807 pages. A great addition to any library, bookshelf, office, coffee
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Books

Materials

Paper

Green "Rocky" Side Table, Charles Kalpakian
By Charles Kalpakian
Located in Geneve, CH
become both a coffee table, a side table and a bedside table. Charles Kalpakian was born in Beirut
Category

2010s French Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Green "Rocky" Side Table, Charles Kalpakian
Green "Rocky" Side Table, Charles Kalpakian
H 17.72 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Red "Rocky" Side Table, Charles Kalpakian
By Charles Kalpakian
Located in Geneve, CH
become both a coffee table, a side table or a bedside table. Charles Kalpakian was born in Beirut
Category

2010s French Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Red "Rocky" Side Table, Charles Kalpakian
Red "Rocky" Side Table, Charles Kalpakian
H 17.72 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Blue "Rocky" Side Table, Charles Kalpakian
By Charles Kalpakian
Located in Geneve, CH
become both a coffee table, a side table or a bedside table. Charles Kalpakian was born in Beirut
Category

2010s French Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Blue "Rocky" Side Table, Charles Kalpakian
Blue "Rocky" Side Table, Charles Kalpakian
H 17.72 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Black "Rocky" Side Table, Charles Kalpakian
By Charles Kalpakian
Located in Geneve, CH
become both a coffee table, a side table or a bedside table. Charles Kalpakian was born in Beirut
Category

2010s French Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Black "Rocky" Side Table, Charles Kalpakian
Black "Rocky" Side Table, Charles Kalpakian
H 17.72 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Clear Modern Sculptural Glass Object Sculpture or Paperweight Table Decor
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
coffee table, nightstand or bookshelf. The object can be turned to set on any side.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

Fundamenta Round Side Table 49 Solid Wood, Geometric Elegance by NONO
By NONO
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Fundamenta Round Side Table 49 Solid Wood, Geometric Elegance by NONO Sculptural coffee table
Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Night Stands

Materials

Hardwood

Blue and White Quartz Geode Bookends, Pair
Located in New York, NY
objects on top of books, on a large coffee table, etc. Shown supporting relatively large books. Dimensions
Category

Late 20th Century Organic Modern Bookends

Materials

Quartz

Round Woven Wicker Bead Basket With Lid
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
coffee table, bookshelf or nightstand. Or even just displayed as she did. Dimensions: 5.25" Diameter 2
Category

20th Century American Native American Decorative Baskets

Materials

Wicker

Walnut Solid Wood Low Bookcase Storage with Open Back and Thick Shelves
By Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
creative and use it as a low bookshelf or sideboard or flexible coffee table with storage. The subdued
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Hands 'D' by Shana Lutker, Stainless Steel, Sculpture, 2017
Located in Los Angeles, CA
on a coffee table, desk, or bookshelf. Shana Lutker is based in Los Angeles. She has shown widely
Category

2010s North American Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

Natural Quartz Geode Decorative Object
Located in New York, NY
a bookshelf, or as a standalone decorative object on top of books (demonstrated), on a large coffee
Category

20th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Quartz

Natural Quartz Geode Decorative Object
Natural Quartz Geode Decorative Object
H 3.5 in W 7.75 in D 6.75 in
Lucite Dice Decorative Objects, Pair/Set
Located in New York, NY
set for a desk, bookshelf, coffee/cocktail table, etc. Dimensions: 2.44" Square 2" Square For
Category

Vintage 1970s Modern Paperweights

Materials

Lucite

Lucite Dice Decorative Objects, Pair/Set
Lucite Dice Decorative Objects, Pair/Set
H 2.44 in W 2.44 in D 2.44 in
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Bookshelf Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the bookshelf coffee table you’re looking for. Each bookshelf coffee table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and animal skin. There are 90 variations of the antique or vintage bookshelf coffee table you’re looking for, while we also have 20 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a bookshelf coffee table — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A bookshelf coffee table, designed in the mid-century modern, modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made bookshelf coffee table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Dimitri Omersa, Abercrombie & Fitch and Charles Kalpakian are consistently popular.

How Much is a Bookshelf Coffee Table?

Prices for a bookshelf coffee table start at $75 and top out at $30,381 with the average selling for $980.
Questions About Bookshelf Coffee Table
  • 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.

    Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 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.
  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

    Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs.
  • 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.
  • 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, 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Modern 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Whether 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, 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    Tray 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Styling 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.