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Small Bubble Coffee Table by Studio Thier & Van Daalen
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Bubble Coffee Table by Studio Thier & van Daalen Dimensions: W 45 x D 45 x H 45 cm
Category

2010s Dutch Post-Modern Tables

Materials

Ash, Glass, Acrylic

Large Bubble Coffee Table by Studio Thier & Van Daalen
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Bubble Coffee Table by Studio Thier & van Daalen Dimensions: W 70 x D 70 x H 30 cm
Category

2010s Dutch Post-Modern Tables

Materials

Acrylic, Ash, Glass

Bubble Coffee Table by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Brass coffee table with top in tainted mirror, and blown Murano glass globes. Creation by Studio
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

1980's Lucite Coffee Table with Internal Bubbles
Located in New York, NY
1980's Lucite and glass coffee table. The lucite columns have wonderful internal bubbles randomly
Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Green Bubble Glass Waterfall Coffee Table attr. to Fontana Arte, Italy 1970s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a gorgeous and very rare Coffee or Sofa Waterfall Table that was
Category

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

Materials

Glass

Bubble Cocktail Table by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Rock crystal bubble cocktail table with hammered brass frame. Created by Phoenix Gallery.  
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rock Crystal

Bubble Cocktail Table by Phoenix
Bubble Cocktail Table by Phoenix
H 18 in W 48 in D 24 in
Bubble Cocktail Table by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Rock crystal bubble cocktail table with hammered brass frame. Created by Phoenix Gallery, NYC.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rock Crystal

Bubble Cocktail Table by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Dark rock crystal bubble cocktail table with hammered brass frame. Created by Phoenix Gallery, NYC.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rock Crystal

Bubble Cocktail Tables by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Pair of rock crystal bubble cocktail tables with hammered brass frames. Created by Phoenix Gallery
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rock Crystal

Bubble Cocktail Tables by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Pair of dark rock crystal bubble cocktail tables with hammered brass frames. Created by Phoenix
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rock Crystal

Bubble Cocktail Table by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Rock crystal bubble cocktail table with hammered brass frame. Created by Phoenix Gallery, NYC
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rock Crystal

Bubble Cocktail Table by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Rose quartz crystal bubble cocktail table with hammered brass frame. Created by Phoenix Gallery
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rock Crystal

Bubble Cocktail Tables by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Pair of rock crystal bubble Cocktail Tables with hammered brass frames. Created by Phoenix Gallery
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rock Crystal

Bubble Cocktail Table by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Dark rock crystal bubble cocktail table with hammered brass frame. Created by Phoenix Gallery, NYC
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rock Crystal

Bubble Cocktail Table by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Rock crystal bubble cocktail table with hammered nickel plating frame. Created by Phoenix Gallery
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rock Crystal

Bubble Cocktail Tables by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Pair of rock crystal bubble cocktail tables with hammered nickel plating frames. Created by Phoenix
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rock Crystal

Bubble Cocktail Tables by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Pair of dark rock crystal bubble cocktail tables with hammered brass frames. Created by Phoenix
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rock Crystal

Bubble Cocktail Tables by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Pair of rose quartz crystal bubble cocktail tables with hammered brass frames. Created by Phoenix
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rock Crystal

Rose Bubble Cocktail Table by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Rose rock crystal quartz bubble cocktail table with hammered brass frame. Created by Phoenix
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rose Quartz

Bubble Rock Crystal Cocktail Table by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
The bubble rock crystal cocktail table. The luxury white rock crystal quartz and top with antique
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rock Crystal

Bubble Rock Crystal Cocktail Tables by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
A pair of bubble rock crystal cocktail tables. The luxury white rock crystal quartz and top with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rock Crystal

Bubble Rock Crystal Cocktail Table by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
The luxury bubble quartz rock crystal cocktail table with polished nickel stand. Created by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rock Crystal

Bubble Rock Crystal Cocktail Table By Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
The luxury bubble quartz rock crystal cocktail table with polish brass stand.crated by Phoenix
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Bubble Rock Crystal Cocktail Table by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
A pair of bubble rock crystal cocktail table. The luxury white rock crystal quartz and top with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Scottish Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table Scottish with multicolored glass top with tiles pattern and metal base opaque
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Scottish Coffee Table
Scottish Coffee Table
H 13.78 in W 48.04 in D 26.38 in
Bubble Cherry Blossom Rock Crystal Cocktail Table by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Amethyst and rose quartz bubble rock crystal cocktail table with polish brass stand. Rose quartz
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rock Crystal

Bubble Cherry Blossom Rock Crystal Cocktail Tables by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Pair of amethyst and rose quartz bubble rock crystal cocktail tables with polish brass stands. Rose
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rock Crystal

Rose Quartz Bubble Rock Crystal Cocktail Tables By Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
A pair of luxury bubble rose quartz rock crystal cocktail tables with polish brass stands. Created
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Antique Colonial Coffee Table
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Tea table, Anglo Indian colonial, the base is carved with grotesque marine, the top edged with
Category

Antique 1880s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Antique Colonial Coffee Table
Antique Colonial Coffee Table
H 29.14 in Dm 28.35 in
Lava Coffee Table by SB26
Located in Geneve, CH
Lava coffee table by SB26 Dimensions: W 160, D 90, H 38 cm Materials : Thick glass top, hot
Category

2010s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Lava Coffee Table by SB26
Lava Coffee Table by SB26
H 14.97 in W 63 in D 35.44 in
Small Psychedelic Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
The style is Space Age and the decorative quality is high for the top of this small table of the
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Small Psychedelic Coffee Table, 1970s
Small Psychedelic Coffee Table, 1970s
H 12.21 in W 42.13 in D 22.45 in
Bubble Gum Accent Table, Onyx Marble Top, Hand made in UAE
By Design Kraft
Located in دبى, DU
A tall accent table comprised of 3 custom-made aluminum spheres arranged in playful, gravity
Category

2010s Emirian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Steel, Nickel

Steel and Glass Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Steel and glass coffee table, 1970s Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboard boxes is included. If
Category

Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Steel and Glass Coffee Table, 1970s
Steel and Glass Coffee Table, 1970s
H 13.39 in W 39.38 in D 27.56 in
Dryade Coffee Table by Emilie Lemardeley
Located in Geneve, CH
Dryade Coffee Table by Emilie Lemardeley Dimensions: Ø 58 x H 42 cm Materials: Hand-blown glass
Category

2010s French Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Blown Glass

Coffee Table from Lam Lee Group, 1980s
By Lam Lee Group
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Splendid eclectic coffee table with a Dèco flavour. Conical legs ending in a sphere support the
Category

Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Silver Plate, Gold Leaf

Coffee Table from Lam Lee Group, 1980s
Coffee Table from Lam Lee Group, 1980s
H 24.41 in W 24.41 in D 24.41 in
Steel & Crystal Coffee Table from Cidue, 1970s
By Cidue
Located in Montelabbate, PU
CIDUE steel coffee table with anthracite colored crystal. Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboard
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Crystal, Steel

Steel & Crystal Coffee Table from Cidue, 1970s
Steel & Crystal Coffee Table from Cidue, 1970s
H 13.78 in W 47.25 in D 31.5 in
Coffee Table in Steel & Smoked Glass, 1970s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Steel and smoked glass coffee table, 1960s-70s. Light wear due to age and use. It has one chip (see
Category

Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Coffee Table in Steel & Smoked Glass, 1970s
Coffee Table in Steel & Smoked Glass, 1970s
H 13 in W 32.09 in D 32.09 in
Mahogany Circular Coffee Table with Crystal, 1970s
By Paolo Portoghesi
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Mahogany circular coffee table with crystal, 1970s. Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboard boxes
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Zebra Series Coffee Table from Lam Lee Group, 1990s
By Lam Lee Group
Located in Montelabbate, PU
age and use. Four coffee tables available (price per piece). Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboard
Category

1990s American Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Silver Leaf

Alwa Three Big Amber Coffee Table by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Alwa three big amber coffee table by Pulpo Dimensions: D56 x H35 cm Materials: Casted and hand
Category

2010s German Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Alwa Three Big Green Coffee Table by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Alwa three big green coffee table by Pulpo Dimensions: D 56 x H 35 cm Materials: casted and
Category

2010s German Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Alwa Three Big Transparent Coffee Table by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Alwa three big transparent coffee table by Pulpo. Dimensions: D56 x H35 cm. Materials: casted and
Category

2010s German Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Alwa Three Big Blue Coffee Table by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Alwa three big blue coffee table by Pulpo Dimensions: D56 x H35 cm Materials: casted and
Category

2010s German Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Alwa Three Big White Coffee Table by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Alwa three big white coffee table by Pulpo Dimensions: D56 x H35 cm Materials: Casted and hand
Category

2010s German Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Louise Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables Square Drink Table Smooth Brass
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Alison Spear designed this elegant and minimal table for Stephanie Odegard during their trip
Category

2010s American Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables Square Drink Table Smooth Brass
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Alison Spear designed this elegant and minimal table for Stephanie Odegard during their trip
Category

2010s American Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Babylone Pink Babel One Coffee Table by Babel Brune
Located in Geneve, CH
Babylone pink babel one coffee table by Babel Brune Dimensions: D 42 x W 130 x H 35 cm Material
Category

2010s French Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Set of 2 Dryade Coffee Tables by Emilie Lemardeley
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Dryade Coffee Tables by Emilie Lemardeley Dimensions: Table I: Ø 58 x H 42 cm. Table II
Category

2010s French Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Blown Glass

Babylone Blue Babel One Coffee Table by Babel Brune
Located in Geneve, CH
Babylone Blue Babel One coffee table by Babel Brune Dimensions: D 42 x W 160 x H 30 cm Material
Category

2010s French Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Alwa Three Big Smoky Grey Coffee Table by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Alwa three big smoky grey coffee table by Pulpo. Dimensions: D56 x H35 cm. Materials: casted and
Category

2010s German Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Brualist Coffee Table with Copper Details from Lutz, Germany, 1970s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Splendid Brutalist ash wood coffee table with hammered and acid-etched copper plate inserts then
Category

Vintage 1960s German Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Copper

Bench/Coffee Table Pois Model by Studio Superego, Italy
By Studio Superego
Located in Milan, Italy
A beautiful bench or coffee table in transparent plexiglass with blue bubbles and brass plinths
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Plexiglass

Alwa One Big Green Black Coffee Table by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Alwa one big green black coffee table by Pulpo. Dimensions: D56 x H35 cm. Materials: casted glass
Category

2010s German Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Alwa One Big White Black Coffee Table by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Alwa one big white black coffee table by Pulpo Dimensions: D56 x H35 cm Materials: casted glass
Category

2010s German Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Alwa One Big Amber Black Coffee Table by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Alwa one big amber black coffee table by Pulpo Dimensions: D56 x H35 cm Materials: casted glass
Category

2010s German Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Alwa Three Big Smoky Grey Coffee Table by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Alwa three big smoky grey coffee table by Pulpo. Dimensions: D56 x H35 cm. Materials: Casted and
Category

2010s German Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Alwa One Big Blue Black Coffee Table by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Alwa one big blue black coffee table by Pulpo. Dimensions: D56 x H35 cm. Materials: casted glass
Category

2010s German Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Louise Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables Square Drink Table in Smooth Copper
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Alison Spear designed this elegant and minimal table for Stephanie Odegard during their trip
Category

2010s American Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Alwa One Big Green Black Coffee Table by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Alwa one big green black coffee table by Pulpo. Dimensions: D56 x H35 cm. Materials: casted glass
Category

2010s German Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Alwa One Big Amber Black Coffee Table by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Alwa one big amber black coffee table by Pulpo Dimensions: D56 x H35 cm Materials: casted glass
Category

2010s German Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

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Bubble Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic bubble coffee table available at 1stDibs. A bubble coffee table — often made from stone, rock crystal and precious stone — can elevate any home. There are 1 variations of the antique or vintage bubble coffee table you’re looking for, while we also have 29 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer bubble coffee table, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right bubble coffee table, those designed in Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Bubble Coffee Table?

Prices for a bubble coffee table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $950 and can go as high as $19,800, while the average can fetch as much as $14,467.

Finding the Right Tables for You

The right vintage, new or antique tables can help make any space in your home stand out.

Over the years, the variety of tables available to us, as well as our specific needs for said tables, has broadened. Today, with all manner of these must-have furnishings differing in shape, material and style, any dining room table can shine just as brightly as the guests who gather around it.

Remember, when shopping for a dining table, it must fit your dining area, and you need to account for space around the table too — think outside the box, as an oval dining table may work for tighter spaces. Alternatively, if you’ve got the room, a Regency-style dining table can elevate any formal occasion at mealtime.

Innovative furniture makers and designers have also redefined what a table can be. Whether it’s an unconventional Ping-Pong table, a brass side table to display your treasured collectibles or a Louis Vuitton steamer trunk to add an air of nostalgia to your loft, your table can say a lot about you.

The visionary work of French designer Xavier Lavergne, for example, includes tables that draw on the forms of celestial bodies as often as they do aquatic creatures or fossils. Elsewhere, Italian architect Gae Aulenti, who looked to Roman architecture in crafting her stately Jumbo coffee table, created clever glass-topped mobile coffee tables that move on bicycle tires or sculpted wood wheels for Fontana Arte

Coffee and cocktail tables can serve as a room’s centerpiece with attention-grabbing details and colors. Glass varieties will keep your hardwood flooring and dazzling area rugs on display, while a marble or stone coffee table in a modern interior can showcase your prized art books and decorative objects. A unique vintage desk or writing table can bring sophistication and even a bit of spice to your work life. 

No matter your desired form or function, a quality table for your living space is a sound investment. On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage, new and antique bedside tables, mid-century end tables and more .

Questions About Bubble Coffee Table
  • 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 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
    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 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 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.