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Brass « bonsaï » coffee table
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Rare polished brass « bonsaï » coffee table attributed to Willy Daro. Very decorative, great
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Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Brass « bonsaï » coffee table
Brass « bonsaï » coffee table
H 16.54 in W 47.25 in D 27.56 in
Faces Brass Coffee Table
Located in Giza Governorate, EG
Materials: Brass and glass Dimensions: 130Wx50Dx135H cm faces figures brass artistic coffee table
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2010s Egyptian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Faces Brass Coffee Table
Faces Brass Coffee Table
H 52.76 in W 51.19 in D 19.69 in
Italian Brass Coffee Table
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1960's Italian brass and glass coffee table Thick heavy brass base with angular legs Glass top
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Italian Brass Coffee Table
Italian Brass Coffee Table
H 14 in W 43.5 in D 19.5 in
Vintage Brass Coffee Table
Located in Hellerup, DK
Chic vintage brass coffee table with clear glass top. Nice elegant design with detailed corners and
Category

Vintage 1970s European Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass Coffee Table
Vintage Brass Coffee Table
H 20.48 in W 51.19 in D 23.63 in
Brass Coffee Table "Branch"
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Brass coffee table "Branch" Elegant coffee table "Branch" has the decoration of the base in the
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Brass Coffee Table "Branch"
Brass Coffee Table "Branch"
H 23.23 in Dm 18.12 in
Gateway Brass Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table Gateway Brass with all structure in solid aged brass.
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Gateway Brass Coffee Table
Gateway Brass Coffee Table
H 11.82 in Dm 38.39 in
Vintage Brass Coffee Table
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage brass coffee table designed and manufactured in the United States circa 1970s. This
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass Coffee Table
Vintage Brass Coffee Table
H 15.75 in W 84.6 in D 21.25 in
Crescent Large Coffee Table - Modern Brass Coffee Table
By Prieto Studio
Located in London, GB
and brass legs that can be customized to order by our team of experienced craftsmen. This piece is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Crescent Medium Coffe Table - Modern Brass Coffee Table
By Prieto Studio
Located in London, GB
and brass legs that can be customized to order by our team of experienced craftsmen. This piece is
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Crescent Small Coffe Table - Modern Brass Coffee Table
By Prieto Studio
Located in London, GB
and brass legs that can be customized to order by our team of experienced craftsmen. This piece is
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Square Brass Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Square brass coffee table. Located in NY.
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Square Brass Coffee Table
Square Brass Coffee Table
H 15.75 in W 37 in D 37 in
Brass Loop Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Atlanta, GA
Brass loop coffee table.
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Brass Loop Coffee Table
Brass Loop Coffee Table
H 16 in Dm 48 in
Midcentury Brass Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning midcentury coffee table features a sculpted brass base with an unusually shaped
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Brass Coffee Table
Midcentury Brass Coffee Table
H 17.5 in W 39.75 in D 39.75 in
Myth Brass Coffee Table
By Koket
Located in Manassas, VA
Radiant glamour emanates from the Myth Cocktail Table as two individual brass parts set at varying
Category

2010s Portuguese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Myth Brass Coffee Table
Myth Brass Coffee Table
H 14.57 in W 36.62 in D 55.12 in
Brass Glass Coffee Table
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Elegant vintage French brass and glass table, from circa 1960. Firm rectangular shape, in a sleek
Category

Mid-20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Brass Glass Coffee Table
Brass Glass Coffee Table
H 20.08 in W 35.63 in D 35.63 in
Brass Etched Coffee Table
By Christian Krekels
Located in Waasmunster, BE
Marc Fourdin made very special tables, he also exposed together with Christian Krekels in the
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Vintage 1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Brass Etched Coffee Table
Brass Etched Coffee Table
H 15.75 in W 39.38 in D 24.41 in
Midcentury Round Brass Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tri-leg midcentury round brass coffee table with glass top. Some scratching to glass. Dimensions
Category

20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Coffee Table in Brass
By Zanaboni
Located in Milan, IT
An exercise in elegant minimalism, this coffee table has a square base from which four short legs
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Coffee Table in Brass
Coffee Table in Brass
H 14.97 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Ceramic and brass coffee table
Located in PARIS, FR
Vintage 1970s mosaic coffee table. The structure features a tripod base in golden brass. In very
Category

Mid-20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Ceramic and brass coffee table
Ceramic and brass coffee table
H 13 in W 39.38 in D 14.18 in
Boho Burnished Brass Coffee Table
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho coffee table. A chic and simple burnished brass frame with inset glass top
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21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Boho Burnished Brass Coffee Table
Boho Burnished Brass Coffee Table
H 20.25 in W 50 in D 30 in
Brass Coffee Table, Galaxy, Misaya
By Misaya
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass coffee table - Galaxy - Misaya by Misaya Dimensions: W 48 x L 45 x H 43 cm Hand-sculpted
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2010s Thai Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Brass Coffee Table, Galaxy, Misaya
Brass Coffee Table, Galaxy, Misaya
H 16.93 in W 18.9 in D 17.72 in
Vintage Brass Coffee Table, 1970s
By Willy Daro
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Brass sculptural tree shaped coffee table with a smoked round glass top. Beautiful decorative
Category

Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Chrome and Brass Coffee Table
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice coffee table is made of chrome and brass, with brass bowls. This is a very
Category

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

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Chrome and Brass Coffee Table
Chrome and Brass Coffee Table
H 17.72 in W 47.25 in D 31.5 in
Bamboo and brass coffee table
Located in New York, NY
Bamboo and brass coffee table with glass top.
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Bamboo and brass coffee table
Bamboo and brass coffee table
H 16 in W 59 in D 27.5 in
Large Modernist Brass Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Large modernist brass coffee table. Stylized bamboo motif. Glass and brass.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Large Modernist Brass Coffee Table
Large Modernist Brass Coffee Table
H 16 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Brass Faux Bamboo Coffee Table
By Maison Baguès
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1940 Brass Faux bamboo coffee table. Decorative faux bamboo coffee table attributed to
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Vintage 1940s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Brass Faux Bamboo Coffee Table
Brass Faux Bamboo Coffee Table
H 17.72 in W 36.62 in D 16.54 in
Brass Tray Top Coffee Table
Located in Pomona, CA
Brass tray top coffee table sitting on a faux-bamboo base. Brass handles on each side.
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Vintage 1960s North American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Brass Tray Top Coffee Table
Brass Tray Top Coffee Table
H 21 in W 48.5 in D 28 in
Brass seahorse coffee table, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Sculptural brass bronzed seahorse figure coffee table with a round clear glass top and a mirrored
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Brass and Glass Coffee Table
Located in Washington, DC
Round brass and glass coffee table.
Category

20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Brass & Glass Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Two-level coffee table dating from the 1970s. Elegance perfectly characterizes this table combining
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Brass & Glass Coffee Table, 1970s
Brass & Glass Coffee Table, 1970s
H 14.57 in W 23.63 in D 47.25 in
Vintage Contemporary Brass Coffee Table
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Coffee table. A chic Contemporary design in brass with an inset glass top
Category

Mid-20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage French Brass Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage French brass coffee table, dating from the 1960-70’s. This is large and
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Vintage French Brass Coffee Table
Vintage French Brass Coffee Table
H 16.15 in W 35.83 in D 35.83 in
Vintage Marble + Brass Coffee Table
By Pace Collection
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage coffee table in nero marquina marble with stumpy tubular brass legs. Attributed to Pace
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Italian Manufacture Brass Coffee Table
Located in Milano, IT
The vintage coffee table in brass is of fine Italian manufacture from the ‘50s. The beautiful
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Italian Manufacture Brass Coffee Table
Italian Manufacture Brass Coffee Table
H 27.56 in W 25.6 in D 11.82 in
Italian Brass Swan Coffee Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stylized brass coffee or cocktail table in the style of Maison Jansen with swan heads and webbed
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Italian Brass Swan Coffee Table
Italian Brass Swan Coffee Table
H 18.9 in Dm 35.44 in
Walnut Slices Brassed Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table walnut slices brassed made with palisander veneer and walnut wood veneer. With solid
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Walnut Slices Brassed Coffee Table
Walnut Slices Brassed Coffee Table
H 15.75 in W 47.25 in D 35.44 in
Bamboo and Brass Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Bamboo and brass coffee table with glass top.
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Bamboo and Brass Coffee Table
Bamboo and Brass Coffee Table
H 16 in W 59 in D 27.5 in
Brass Bonsai Tree Coffee Table
By Willy Daro
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Brass bonsai tree and cranes coffee / side table in the manner of Willy Daro. Glass shown is 33” x
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Brass Bonsai Tree Coffee Table
Brass Bonsai Tree Coffee Table
H 18 in W 26 in D 22 in
Brass Faux Bamboo Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Brass faux bamboo coffee table. Maison Baguès style glass top and "X" stretcher base.  
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Brass Faux Bamboo Coffee Table
Brass Faux Bamboo Coffee Table
H 16 in W 42 in D 24 in
Vintage French Brass Coffee Table
Located in Austin, TX
French coffee table made of brass and glass. There are two shelves of glass with glass on each end
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Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage French Brass Coffee Table
Vintage French Brass Coffee Table
H 14.25 in W 43.75 in D 26.25 in
Brass Bonsai Tree Coffee Table
By Willy Daro
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Patinated brass bonsai tree coffee table by Willy Daro. Measures are for the base only. Glass top
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Brass Bonsai Tree Coffee Table
Brass Bonsai Tree Coffee Table
H 16.5 in W 32 in D 21 in
Hollywood Regency Brass Coffee Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in Weesp, NL
Brass swan hollywood regency coffee table A stunning two-tier brass, glass and mirror coffee table
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Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Hollywood Regency Brass Coffee Table
Hollywood Regency Brass Coffee Table
H 16.15 in W 37.21 in D 37.21 in
Ceramic and Brass Coffee Table
By C. de Savigny
Located in Antwerp, BE
A 1950s French ceramic topped coffee table signed C. De Savigny.
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Ceramic and Brass Coffee Table
Ceramic and Brass Coffee Table
H 18.9 in W 40.56 in D 17.33 in
Oval Brass & Glass Coffee Table
By Tommi Parzinger, Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid century modern machine crafted brass base with glass top coffee table.
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Oval Brass & Glass Coffee Table
Oval Brass & Glass Coffee Table
H 16 in W 29 in D 58 in
Regency Brass & Gunmetal Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Uncommon gun metal steel and brass mirror image coffee table base with 42" diameter 1/2" thick
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Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Vintage Lucite & Brass Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage coffee table executed in Lucite, brass and glass. The base has a splayed tusk shaped legs
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Hollywood Regency Brass Coffee Table
By Willy Daro
Located in Weesp, NL
Brass hollywood regency coffee table. A true beauty this Bonsai sculptural brass coffee table
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Hollywood Regency Brass Coffee Table
Hollywood Regency Brass Coffee Table
H 15.36 in W 27.56 in D 49.61 in
Vintage Stylish Coffee Table in Plexiglass & Brass, Italian Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in Bastogne, BE
combination of gilded brass and transparent plexiglass adds interest to a truly unique coffee table design
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Cast Brass Coffee Table Willy
By Willy Daro
Located in Camden, ME
A polished cast brass bonsaii trunk base attributed to the Belgian designer Willy Daro
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Tears Polished Brass Coffee Table
By Koket
Located in Manassas, VA
The delicate, crystal-clear clarity of a teardrop is revamped by KOKET in the Tears cocktail table
Category

2010s Portuguese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Tears Polished Brass Coffee Table
Tears Polished Brass Coffee Table
H 15 in W 35 in D 42 in
Italian Polished Brass Coffee Table
Located in Montreal, QC
Mid-Century modern polished brass square side-table with smoked glass top.
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Italian Polished Brass Coffee Table
Italian Polished Brass Coffee Table
H 20.5 in W 28 in D 28 in
Brass Coffee Table with Sculptural Brass Legs
Located in New York, NY
Highly stylized brass coffee table with glass top and sculptural legs.
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Brass Coffee Table representing a Fish
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
Brass Coffee Table representing a Fish. Very good quality. French work. Circa 1970
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Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Brass Coffee Table representing a Fish
Brass Coffee Table representing a Fish
H 18.9 in W 27.96 in D 27.96 in
LUC COFFEE TABLE - Modern Coffee Table made of Walnut and Solid Brass
By Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
LUC COFFEE TABLE - Modern Coffee Table made of Walnut and Solid Brass The Luc coffee table is a
Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage brass dolphin coffee table, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Hollywood regency brass dolphin coffee table. The coffee table consists of a brass base featuring
Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage brass dolphin  coffee table, 1970s
Vintage brass dolphin  coffee table, 1970s
H 17.33 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Vintage brass elephant coffee table, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Hollywood regency brass elephant coffee table. The coffee table consists of a brass base featuring
Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage brass peacock coffee table, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Hollywood regency brass elephant coffee table. The coffee table consists of a brass base featuring
Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Maison Jansen Style Brass Coffee Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
Maison Jansen Style Brass Coffee Table.
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Vintage 1960s French Directoire Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Maison Jansen Style Brass Coffee Table
Maison Jansen Style Brass Coffee Table
H 17 in W 41.5 in D 21.5 in
Brass Coffee Table by Maison Baguès
By Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style coffee table is made of brass with black lacquered glass top. This is a
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Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Brass Coffee Table by Maison Baguès
Brass Coffee Table by Maison Baguès
H 17.13 in W 41.34 in D 20.08 in
Famed Brass and Marble Coffee Table
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Famed coffee table, glorified by elegant brass legs, prove that every place can wink at its style
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2010s Turkish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Famed Brass and Marble Coffee Table
Famed Brass and Marble Coffee Table
H 12.21 in W 47.25 in D 27.56 in
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Brass Coffee Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of brass coffee coffee tables is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct brass coffee coffee tables — often made from metal, brass and wood — can elevate any home. There are 9318 antique and vintage brass coffee coffee tables for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 2977 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of brass coffee coffee tables available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Brass coffee coffee tables bearing mid-century modern or modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Brass coffee coffee tables have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Maison Jansen, Bentu Design and Mastercraft are consistently popular.

How Much are Brass Coffee Coffee Tables?

Brass coffee coffee tables can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,200, while the lowest priced sells for $0 and the highest can go for as much as $238,678.

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 Brass Coffee Coffee Tables
  • 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 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 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 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 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
    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 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 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To style an oval coffee table, create balance with opposites. Choose a sofa and accent chairs with a boxier shape for a striking contrast. Place a rectangular tray in the center and use it to display decorative accents or to store remotes and coasters. Another approach to decorating an oval table is to use decorative accents at different heights. Think of a tall vase placed next to a low bowl and a small sculpture positioned on top of two stacked coffee table books. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oval coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 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.