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Brutalist Coffee Table
Brutalist Coffee Table

Brutalist Coffee Table

Located in London, GB

A Brutalist forged iron and glass top circular coffee table France, Circa 1970

Category

Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Brutalist coffee table, 1970s
Brutalist coffee table, 1970s

Brutalist coffee table, 1970s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Brutalist coffee table consisting of sculpted steel legs and wooden table top insert. Unique hand

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Brutalist Iron Coffee Table
Brutalist Iron Coffee Table

Brutalist Iron Coffee Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Belgian Brutalist coffee table combines rugged wrought iron with a sleek, circular smoked

Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Contemporary Brutalist Concrete and Oak Coffee Table
Contemporary Brutalist Concrete and Oak Coffee Table

Contemporary Brutalist Concrete and Oak Coffee Table

Located in Alhambra, CA

Elegant brutalist-style concrete and cerused Dublin oak coffee table. Large custom poured concrete

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Concrete

Brutalist Coffee Table in Aluminum and Glass
Brutalist Coffee Table in Aluminum and Glass

Brutalist Coffee Table in Aluminum and Glass

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Coffee table, aluminum, glass, Belgium, 1980s This Belgian brutalist coffee table with a butterfly

Category

Vintage 1980s Belgian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

French Brutalist Pine Coffee Table
French Brutalist Pine Coffee Table

French Brutalist Pine Coffee Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautifully crafted solid pine coffee table featuring exposed joinery with circular dowel detailing

Category

Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Pine

Brutalist Oak Coffee Table, 1960s
Brutalist Oak Coffee Table, 1960s

Brutalist Oak Coffee Table, 1960s

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

A sturdy Brutalist oak coffee table featuring thick legs and a solid, substantial tabletop

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Brutalist Cement and Steel Inlaid Coffee Table
Brutalist Cement and Steel Inlaid Coffee Table

Brutalist Cement and Steel Inlaid Coffee Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Brutalist coffee table features a steel inlaid mosaic pattern on a cement table top. The frame and

Category

Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cement, Steel

Brutalist Aluminum Mosaic Coffee Table
Brutalist Aluminum Mosaic Coffee Table

Brutalist Aluminum Mosaic Coffee Table

By Paul Evans

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Brutalist mosaic aluminum, brass and agate coffee table made by Belgian artist Raf Verjans in 1970

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Agate, Aluminum, Brass

Maison Regain Elm and Slate Brutalist Coffee Table
Maison Regain Elm and Slate Brutalist Coffee Table

Maison Regain Elm and Slate Brutalist Coffee Table

By Maison Regain

Located in Long Island City, NY

Maison Regain elm and slate brutalist coffee table c. 1960.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Slate

Iron and Tile Topped Brutalist Coffee Table, 1970s
Iron and Tile Topped Brutalist Coffee Table, 1970s

Iron and Tile Topped Brutalist Coffee Table, 1970s

Located in London, London

A low rectangular coffee table featuring a dark slate-tile top set within a black-stained wooden

Category

Late 20th Century Belgian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Brutalist Slate Coffee Table, 1970s
Brutalist Slate Coffee Table, 1970s

Brutalist Slate Coffee Table, 1970s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Brutalist slate and natural stone top coffee table with inlaid brass The use of different

Category

Vintage 1970s German Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Slate, Brass

Marc Weinstein Brutalist Coffee Table
Marc Weinstein Brutalist Coffee Table

Marc Weinstein Brutalist Coffee Table

By Marc Weinstein, Daniel Gluck

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Marc Weinstein Brutalist Nail Sculpture Metal and Glass Coffee Table. Great small scale size 22' x

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Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Lothar Klute brutalist coffee table
Lothar Klute brutalist coffee table

Lothar Klute brutalist coffee table

By Lothar Klute

Located in Saarbrücken, SL

rare and early coffee table by Lothar Klute very good condition with slight signs of use and

Category

Vintage 1980s German Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Brutalist Coffee Table
Brutalist Coffee Table

Brutalist Coffee Table

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Brutalist coffee table with an oval glass top. We first had this coffee table listed with it's

Category

Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Brutalist Belgian Coffee Table, 1970s
Brutalist Belgian Coffee Table, 1970s

Brutalist Belgian Coffee Table, 1970s

By Paul Evans

Located in Hilversum, NL

This Brutalist coffee table is made in a style reminiscent of designs by Paul Evans. It was

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Brutalist Coffee Table, circa 1970
Brutalist Coffee Table, circa 1970

Brutalist Coffee Table, circa 1970

Located in San Angelo, TX

Rustic 1970s Belgian Brutalist Coffee Table. This is an incredible table that is solid and has a

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

1960s Slate, Concrete and Oak Brutalist Coffee Table
1960s Slate, Concrete and Oak Brutalist Coffee Table

1960s Slate, Concrete and Oak Brutalist Coffee Table

Located in London, London

Coffee table Brutalist Slate and stone on concrete top  Oak and iron base Belgian 1960s/1970s

Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Concrete, Slate, Iron

Brutalist Copper Tile Coffee Table
Brutalist Copper Tile Coffee Table

Brutalist Copper Tile Coffee Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rectangular coffee table with inlaid copper "tile" squares along the table top with clear glaze

Category

Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Copper, Steel

Paul Evans Brutalist Coffee Table
Paul Evans Brutalist Coffee Table

Paul Evans Brutalist Coffee Table

$6,000Sale Price|20% Off

Paul Evans Brutalist Coffee Table

By Paul Evans

Located in New York, NY

Brutalist welded steel base, plate glass top table, signed Paul Evans.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Brutalist slate stone coffee table, 1980s
Brutalist slate stone coffee table, 1980s

Brutalist slate stone coffee table, 1980s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Brutalist slate and natural stone top coffee table mounted an an equally beautiful stone base

Category

Vintage 1980s German Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

1970s French Brutalist Oak Coffee Table
1970s French Brutalist Oak Coffee Table

1970s French Brutalist Oak Coffee Table

Located in High Point, NC

This 1970s French Brutalist oak coffee table exemplifies the movement’s emphasis on raw materials

Category

Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

1970s French Brutalist Oak Coffee Table
1970s French Brutalist Oak Coffee Table

1970s French Brutalist Oak Coffee Table

Located in High Point, NC

This 1970s French Brutalist oak coffee table exemplifies the movement’s emphasis on solid

Category

Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

1970s French Brutalist Oak Coffee Table
1970s French Brutalist Oak Coffee Table

1970s French Brutalist Oak Coffee Table

Located in High Point, NC

This 1970s French Brutalist oak coffee table exemplifies the movement’s emphasis on sculptural form

Category

Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Brutalist Rectangular Coffee Table, France, 1950s
Brutalist Rectangular Coffee Table, France, 1950s

Brutalist Rectangular Coffee Table, France, 1950s

Located in Antwerp, BE

This brutalist coffee table is crafted from solid oak beams, showcasing the raw beauty of natural

Category

Vintage 1950s French Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Brutalist slate stone coffee table, 1980s
Brutalist slate stone coffee table, 1980s

Brutalist slate stone coffee table, 1980s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Brutalist slate and natural stone top coffee table moounted an an equally beautiful stone base

Category

Vintage 1980s German Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Slate

1980's Mid Century Modern Diego Giacometti Paul Brutalist Patinaed Coffee Table
1980's Mid Century Modern Diego Giacometti Paul Brutalist Patinaed Coffee Table

1980's Mid Century Modern Diego Giacometti Paul Brutalist Patinaed Coffee Table

By Alberto and Diego Giacometti

Located in Wayne, NJ

Mid Century Modern Diego Giacometti Paul Evans style Brutalist Patina Coffee Table. Has Patina

Category

Vintage 1980s Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Vintage oval brutalist coffee table, 1970s
Vintage oval brutalist coffee table, 1970s

Vintage oval brutalist coffee table, 1970s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Vintage oval brutalist stone coffee table. Beautifully tiled stones with gorgeous brown/green

Category

Vintage 1970s German Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

Solid wooden brutalist coffee table, 1960s
Solid wooden brutalist coffee table, 1960s

Solid wooden brutalist coffee table, 1960s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Brutalist 4 legged coffee table with a solid wooden top. Great piece to contrast modern day

Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Brutalist Parquet Coffee Table, France, 1970s
Brutalist Parquet Coffee Table, France, 1970s

Brutalist Parquet Coffee Table, France, 1970s

Located in Antwerp, BE

A striking low coffee table crafted in solid oak, featuring an intricate parquet top with a rich

Category

Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Round Brutalist Coffee Table, France, 1950s
Round Brutalist Coffee Table, France, 1950s

Round Brutalist Coffee Table, France, 1950s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Brutalist round wooden coffee table with a four-legged base, made of solid wood with a charismatic

Category

Vintage 1950s French Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Signed Brutalist Cut Steel Coffee Table
Signed Brutalist Cut Steel Coffee Table

Signed Brutalist Cut Steel Coffee Table

Located in New York, NY

Signed Brutalist cut steel coffee table. The table is handmade torched cut and welded steel with a

Category

Vintage 1970s Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cut Steel

Sculpted Brutalist Coffee Table, France, 2025
Sculpted Brutalist Coffee Table, France, 2025

Sculpted Brutalist Coffee Table, France, 2025

Located in Antwerp, BE

Crafted in 2025 from solid reclaimed wood, this coffee table features a hand-shaped solid pine top

Category

2010s French Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Pine

Brutalist Solid Elm Wood Coffee Table
Brutalist Solid Elm Wood Coffee Table

Brutalist Solid Elm Wood Coffee Table

Located in Weesp, NL

Striking robust brutalist coffee table made of solid Elm wood. The elm has warm colors and a

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Brutalist Kingma style coffee table, 1970s
Brutalist Kingma style coffee table, 1970s

Brutalist Kingma style coffee table, 1970s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Brutalist slate stone coffee table with a 3D effect. Double wooden base. Signed by 'G.Muhr

Category

Vintage 1970s German Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Slate

Pair of Brutalist Coffee Tables, 1970s
Pair of Brutalist Coffee Tables, 1970s

Pair of Brutalist Coffee Tables, 1970s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Spectacular coffee tables with a cast aluminum base and a smoked glass top. Beautiful statement

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Luiza Miller Brutalist Metal Coffee Table
Luiza Miller Brutalist Metal Coffee Table

Luiza Miller Brutalist Metal Coffee Table

By Luiza Miller 1, Susse Fondeur

Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL

. Produced in France by the renowned Susse Fondeur foundry, this striking metal coffee table features an

Category

Late 20th Century French Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Brutalist Coffee Table by Silas Seandel
Brutalist Coffee Table by Silas Seandel

Brutalist Coffee Table by Silas Seandel

By Silas Seandel

Located in New York, NY

( Seandel '75). Coffee, Cocktail table, iron with original faux bronze finish. Classic Brutalist metal work

Category

Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Brutalist wood and natural stone coffee table, China 1960s
Brutalist wood and natural stone coffee table, China 1960s

Brutalist wood and natural stone coffee table, China 1960s

By Pierre Chapo

Located in ECHT, NL

Brutalist square coffee table. Made from solid wood with a natural stone (slate) inlay in the top

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Slate

sculptural and brutalist Travertine Column coffee table by Aparentment
sculptural and brutalist Travertine Column coffee table by Aparentment

sculptural and brutalist Travertine Column coffee table by Aparentment

By Josep Vila Capdevila

Located in Terrassa, Catalonia

This table, crafted from travertine marble, features an organically shaped top supported by three

Category

2010s Spanish Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Brutalist Wrought Iron and Slate Coffee Table or Cocktail Table, 1970s
Brutalist Wrought Iron and Slate Coffee Table or Cocktail Table, 1970s

Brutalist Wrought Iron and Slate Coffee Table or Cocktail Table, 1970s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning and elegant Brutalist coffee table or cocktail table. Striking Dutch design from the 1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Slate, Wrought Iron

A brutalist coffee table
A brutalist coffee table

A brutalist coffee table

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

a brutalist coffee table made of log wood on a metal base

Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Classic Silas Seandel Brutalist Coffee Table
Classic Silas Seandel Brutalist Coffee Table

Classic Silas Seandel Brutalist Coffee Table

By Silas Seandel

Located in New York, NY

great original condition. Brutalist coffee, cocktail table by recognized master, Silas Seandel. Base

Category

Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Brutalist Coffee or Console Table
Mid Century Brutalist Coffee or Console Table

Mid Century Brutalist Coffee or Console Table

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Mid Century Brutalist Coffee or Console Table with glass top. 43.5w 22d 21h

Category

Mid-20th Century Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

1970s French Brutalist Oak Round Coffee Table
1970s French Brutalist Oak Round Coffee Table

1970s French Brutalist Oak Round Coffee Table

Located in High Point, NC

This striking 1970s French Brutalist round coffee table showcases the bold simplicity and material

Category

Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

French Brutalist Brass Scarab Coffee Table Base
French Brutalist Brass Scarab Coffee Table Base

French Brutalist Brass Scarab Coffee Table Base

By Isabelle Faure, Alessandro Mazzucotelli, Francois Melin, Jacques Duval Brasseur, Henri Fernandez

Located in Houston, TX

French Brutalist Brass Scarab Coffee Table Base. We offer this handsome large French Brutalist

Category

Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Brutalist Oak Round Coffee Table, France, 1950s
Brutalist Oak Round Coffee Table, France, 1950s

Brutalist Oak Round Coffee Table, France, 1950s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Originating from France in the 1970s, this brutalist round coffee table is crafted from solid oak

Category

Vintage 1950s French Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair of Brutalist coffee tables, 1970s
Pair of Brutalist coffee tables, 1970s

Pair of Brutalist coffee tables, 1970s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Pair of sculptural cut steel and brass coffee tables or side tables with a smoked glass top. Real

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Cut Steel

Paul Kingma brutalist round slate, brass and iron coffee table
Paul Kingma brutalist round slate, brass and iron coffee table

Paul Kingma brutalist round slate, brass and iron coffee table

By Paul Kingma

Located in Weesp, NL

Paul Kingma Brutalist Round Coffee Table in Norwegian Slate, Concrete and Hammered Brass

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Slate, Brass, Iron

Brutalist Oak Round Coffee Table, Belgium, 1950s
Brutalist Oak Round Coffee Table, Belgium, 1950s

Brutalist Oak Round Coffee Table, Belgium, 1950s

Located in Rīga, LV

Solid oak coffee table with a striking brutalist silhouette. The thick round top and sturdy hand

Category

Vintage 1950s Belgian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

1970s French Marolles Style Brutalist Coffee Table
1970s French Marolles Style Brutalist Coffee Table

1970s French Marolles Style Brutalist Coffee Table

Located in Brooklyn, NY

1970s, France. This Brutalist coffee table features a solid wrought iron frame paired with a slate

Category

Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Slate, Iron

Brutalist Oak Coffee Table with Tiled Top
Brutalist Oak Coffee Table with Tiled Top

Brutalist Oak Coffee Table with Tiled Top

Located in London, London

A substantial brutalist coffee table with tiled top, dating to the 1960s–70s, notable for its

Category

Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Oak

Brutalist Pine Wood Coffee Table, Sweden, 1970s
Brutalist Pine Wood Coffee Table, Sweden, 1970s

Brutalist Pine Wood Coffee Table, Sweden, 1970s

Located in Antwerp, BE

A compelling example of brutalist design from 1970s Sweden, this solid pine coffee table exudes a

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Pine

Brutalist Rustic Coffee Table - Late 18th Century
Brutalist Rustic Coffee Table - Late 18th Century

Brutalist Rustic Coffee Table - Late 18th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

This late 18th-century rustic coffee table is crafted from a solid slab of dark, timeworn wood with

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Lothar Klute round brutalist coffee table - 1980s
Lothar Klute round brutalist coffee table - 1980s

Lothar Klute round brutalist coffee table - 1980s

By Lothar Klute

Located in Saarbrücken, SL

brutalist coffee table captivates with its silhouette and five framed glass panels. The iron anchoring gives

Category

Vintage 1980s German Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Hand-Carved Brutalist Coffee Table, France, 2025
Hand-Carved Brutalist Coffee Table, France, 2025

Hand-Carved Brutalist Coffee Table, France, 2025

Located in Antwerp, BE

Crafted in 2025 from solid reclaimed wood, this small coffee table pairs a solid pine top with

Category

2010s French Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

1970s Brutalist Limestone Coffee Table by Don Powell and Robert Kleinschmidt
1970s Brutalist Limestone Coffee Table by Don Powell and Robert Kleinschmidt

1970s Brutalist Limestone Coffee Table by Don Powell and Robert Kleinschmidt

By Don Powell and Robert Kleinschmidt

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an I-Beam Coffee Table in Patinated Steel and Limestone, designed by Donald D. Powell and

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Concrete, Steel

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Brutalist And Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the brutalist and coffee table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and stone, every brutalist and coffee table was constructed with great care. There are 639 variations of the antique or vintage brutalist and coffee table you’re looking for, while we also have 46 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a brutalist and coffee table — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each brutalist and coffee table bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Industrial hallmarks is very popular. Paul Evans, Silas Seandel and Paul Kingma each produced at least one beautiful brutalist and coffee table that is worth considering.

How Much is a Brutalist And Coffee Table?

Prices for a brutalist and coffee table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $20 and can go as high as $125,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,790.

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 — shop Art Deco coffee tables, travertine coffee tables and other antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables today.

Questions About Brutalist And Coffee Table
  • 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 ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Yes, a coffee table can be too low. Most experts recommend choosing a coffee table that is around one to two inches lower than the seat height of your sofa or loveseat. You may find it difficult to access items on the tabletop while seated if you choose a shorter table. In addition, an overly low coffee table can make a room feel cramped or unbalanced. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Sometimes, designers intentionally place ultra-low coffee tables in spaces to create a bold contrast in a large room. Feel free to break from convention when choosing a coffee table. What's most important is that the finished result appeals to you and allows you to enjoy your seating area to the fullest. Shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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 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 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 ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between a center table and a coffee table is usually size. Center tables tend to be larger-sized accent tables placed in the center of seating areas. On the other hand, coffee tables are smaller tables usually positioned in front of sofas and loveseats. On 1stDibs, find a variety of center tables and coffee tables.
  • 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 ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a coffee table and a console table is in the design. A coffee table is a low table that comes in many shapes, such as surfaces that are rectangles, squares, ovals or circles. Console tables are taller and usually have elongated shapes, such as ovals, rectangles or semicircles. Placement is another differentiator between the two types of tables. Coffee tables usually go in front of sofas and loveseats, while console tables may be placed behind a sofa or loveseat or along a wall. Find a large collection of coffee tables and console tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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, 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 ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Coffee tables became popular in the 1920s and ’30s. Pieces from this time period often show off the characteristics of Art Deco design, such as metal accents, mirrored finishes and the use of exotic woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Coffee tables first came into use during the Victorian era, largely in response to the rise of coffee houses in London. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    There isn't really a standard size of a coffee table. Manufacturers produce coffee tables in a range of sizes and shapes. However, many rectangular tables are around 45 to 48 inches in length by 25 to 28 inches in width. Heights typically range from 16 to 18 inches. Shop a wide 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, 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 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.