Checkerboard Coffee Table
Milo Baughman Checkerboard Coffee Table in Sand & Ivory Lacquer c. 1969
By Milo Baughman
Located in Saint Louis, MO
A calmer more modest checkerboard coffee table in neutral tones of sand and ivory lacquer by Milo
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lacquer, Wood
$9,800
H 10 in W 48 in D 48 in
Surrealist Female Metal Wall Sculpture with Stylized Flowing Headdress c. 1970s
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Saint Louis, MO
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Milo Baughman Checkerboard Coffee Table in Sand & Ivory Lacquer c
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper
$3,400
H 50 in W 52 in D 3.5 in
Art Deco Style Coffee table with Checkerboard Mosaic Top
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This stunning coffee table is a true statement piece, showcasing form and function. Unlike any
Category
20th Century Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Metal
BOS Side Coffee Table Straw Marquetry Inlay Handcrafted Black Checkerboard
By Oleksandra Rudenko
Located in Warsaw, PL
The BOS coffee table blends aesthetics and craftsmanship, going beyond functionality to inspire
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Arts and Crafts Coffee and Cockt...
Materials
Straw
$8,516 Sale Price / item
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H 15.75 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
BLOCK Side Coffee Table Straw Marquetry Red Checkerboard Inlay Handcrafted
By Oleksandra Rudenko
Located in Warsaw, PL
BLOCK COFFEE TABLE in straw marquetry technique
Inlay scheme: Mosaic
Colour scheme: Beige Ruta
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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Arts and Crafts Coffee and Cockt...
Materials
Straw
$11,355 Sale Price / item
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H 11.82 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
CUBE Square Side Coffee Table Beige Straw Marquetry Handcrafted Checkerboard
By Oleksandra Rudenko
Located in Warsaw, PL
CUBE SIDE TABLE in straw marquetry technique
Inlay scheme: Weave
Colour scheme: Beige
MATERIALS
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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Arts and Crafts Coffee and Cockt...
Materials
Straw
$3,311 Sale Price / item
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H 45 in W 40 in D 40 in
Side Coffee Table BOS with Red Checkerboard Straw Marquetry Inlay Handcrafted
By Oleksandra Rudenko
Located in Warsaw, PL
The BOS coffee table blends aesthetics and craftsmanship, going beyond functionality to inspire
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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Arts and Crafts Coffee and Cockt...
Materials
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$8,516 Sale Price / item
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H 15.75 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Block Side Coffee Table Checkerboard Inlay Handcrafted in Beige Straw Marquetry
By Oleksandra Rudenko
Located in Warsaw, PL
Block Coffee Table in straw marquetry technique
Block Coffee Table is a handcrafted piece by Ruda
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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Arts and Crafts Coffee and Cockt...
Materials
Brass
$12,065 Sale Price / item
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H 11.82 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
BLOCK Side Coffee Table Straw Marquetry Handcrafted Square Checkerboard Pattern
By Oleksandra Rudenko
Located in Warsaw, PL
BLOCK SIDE TABLE in straw marquetry technique
Inlay scheme: Checkerboard
Colour scheme: Black
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Arts and Crafts Pedestals
Materials
Straw
$4,139 / item
H 45 in W 40 in D 40 in
CUBE Side Coffee Table Straw Marquetry Inlay Handcrafted Checkerboard Bordeaux
By Oleksandra Rudenko
Located in Warsaw, PL
CUBE SIDE TABLE in straw marquetry technique
Inlay scheme: Weave
Colour scheme: Ruta
MATERIALS
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Arts and Crafts Pedestals
Materials
Straw
$3,311 Sale Price / item
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H 45 in W 40 in D 40 in
Mid-Century Modern Checkerboard Oak Metal Side Table Vienna, 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage side table or coffee table with checkerboard plate and metal legs 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
$4,376
H 19.3 in W 18.12 in D 27.56 in
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Rosewood and bone checkerboard coffee table
Located in New York, NY
The rectangular top set with rosewood and bone squares supported by tapering spiraled legs
Category
Early 20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
A Swiss Parquetry Walnut Checkerboard Coffee Table on a New Base
Located in New York, NY
A Walnut Coffee Table with Rounded Tray Top and A Checkerboard Parquetry Pattern. Top Swiss
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
“Checkerboard” Table in the style of Willy Rizzo, Italy, 1970
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Wilnis, UT
A rare “checkerboard” coffee table designed in the style of Willy Rizzo, manufactured in Italy
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
1960-1980 Coffee Table with a Central Checkerboard
Located in Paris, FR
1960-1980 coffee table clad in black leather and edged in gilt bronze, with a central checkerboard.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Milo Baughman Rectangular Checkerboard Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Studio City, CA
Rare and exceptional, the checkerboard coffee table designed by Milo Baughman is a beautiful and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
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Poul Cadovius Rosewood Checkerboard Coffee Table
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Rare Rosewood coffee table with checkerboard/parquet design by Poul Cadovius for his company CADO
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
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Black and White Checkerboard Coffee Table
Located in Stamford, CT
Black and white plastic laminate coffee table with recessed plinth base.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Willy Rizzo Aluminum and Formica Coffee Table, circa 1970
Located in Culver City, CA
Willy Rizzo Aluminum and Formica Coffee Table, circa 1970.
Checkerboard coffee table, made of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Mid Century Danish Rosewood Checkerboard Coffee Table for Cado
By Cado
Located in London, GB
A classic Cado coffee table finished in rosewood with an elegant checkerboard design top with a
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
H 16.15 in W 52.37 in D 28.15 in
Poul Cadovius for France & Sons Danish Modern Teak Checkerboard Coffee Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous midcentury Danish Modern teak coffee table by Poul Cadovious for France & Son. The table
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
H 15.5 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Large Square Black and White Checkerboard Coffee Table by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare and fine black and white check Milo Baughman coffee table. Beautiful patina on the original
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Checkerboard Coffee Table by Milo Baughman Black and White, Signed Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare large black and white checker board coffee table designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 10 in W 48 in L 10 in
Checkerboard Top Coffee Table by Lane
Located in Pasadena, CA
Rectangular, sturdy, solid walnut and white lacquer coffee table. This piece has a traditional
Category
Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Checkerboard Marble Table
Located in New York, NY
From an 18th century design, vintage octagonal-shaped marble table top in a bold checkerboard
Category
20th Century European Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Checkerboard Walnut Coffee Table, Two Drawers
By Christian Liaigre, HOLLY HUNT
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt checkerboard walnut coffee table with two-drawers.
Measures: 16 1
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 16 in W 49 in D 49 in
Milo Baughman Checkerboard Cocktail Table
Located in St. Louis, MO
Large-scale and low cocktail table by Milo Baughman, lacquered checkerboard design in black and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
John Keal for Brown-Saltman Walnut Checkerboard Inlay Laminate Coffee Table 1959
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Chattanooga, TN
We purchased this John Keal coffee table from the original estate. The Florida waterfront home was
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
H 15.5 in W 59.5 in D 22.25 in
Large Square Modernist Black and White Checkerboard Low Cocktail Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Antwerp, BE
Square 1970s low coffee table with brushed aluminium sheets and black laminated plywood top, wooden
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
H 11.82 in W 33.47 in D 33.47 in
Roberto Monsani Low Wooden Table with Checkerboard Decoration, circa 1970
By Roberto Monsani
Located in Milan, IT
This table designed by Roberto Monsani is articulated according to a recurring pattern of the 1970
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
H 11.82 in W 55.12 in D 33.08 in
A French Rosewood Veneered Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
A French rosewood veneered coffee table with checkerboard pattern squares having rosewood cross
Category
Vintage 1950s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Low French Table in Black Laminate and Stainless Steel
Located in Chicago, IL
Checkerboard patterned french coffee table in black laminate and raised, brushed stainless steel.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Beautifully Patinated Milo Baughman Checkerboard Coffee Table, Red and Off White
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Kansas City, MO
Milo Baughman checkerboard coffee table for Thayer Coggin, 1960s. Retains the original black and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 10.5 in W 48 in D 48 in
Modernist John Keal for Brown Saltman Checkerboard Coffee Table /Storage
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Buffalo, NY
Coffee table designed by John Keal for Brown Saltman with internal storage
Walnut table with black
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
Milo Baughman Black & White Checkerboard Coffee Table with 3 Large Chess Pieces
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Kansas City, MO
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin checkerboard coffee or cocktail table, 1969. 48 inches square
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 10.13 in W 48 in D 48 in
France & Søn by Poul Cadovius coffee table in checkerboard look
By Poul Cadovius, France & Søn
Located in Neuss, NW
Unique coffee table by Poul Cadovius for France & Søn from the 1960s with a solid wood frame and
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
1960s Pop Art Baughman Blue+Cream Checkerboard Parsons Low Midcentury Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Hyattsville, MD
USA, c.1969. Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. A low painted checkerboard coffee or cocktail table
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 10.13 in W 48 in D 48 in
Stone Tiletop Mosaic Checkerboard Design Coffee Table Arts and Crafts Style
Located in Van Nuys, CA
your patio, garden, or poolside area.
The highlight of this coffee table is its luxurious stone tiletop
Category
1990s Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Stone
Early Lewis Butler for Knoll Associates Checkerboard Coffee Table
By Lewis Butler for Knoll, Knoll
Located in San Francisco, CA
An early 1950s example of Lewis Butler’s Model 350 checkerboard coffee table for Knoll Associates
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
Pierre Guariche, France 1950, Set of 4 Minimal Design Side Table
By Siege Steiner, Pierre Guariche
Located in Morbio Inferiore, CH
Beautiful series of black and white coffee tables, with which you can create a large checkerboard
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Black and White Checkerboard Coffee or Side Tables
Located in New York, NY
Black and White Checkerboard Tables
Coffee tables or side/occasional tables.
Set of two tables
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Checkerboard Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic checkerboard coffee table available at 1stDibs. Each checkerboard coffee table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, laminate and walnut. There are many kinds of the checkerboard coffee table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right checkerboard coffee table, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin and Brown Saltman each produced at least one beautiful checkerboard coffee table that is worth considering.
How Much is a Checkerboard Coffee Table?
The average selling price for a checkerboard coffee table at 1stDibs is $4,750, while they’re typically $1,095 on the low end and $12,500 for the highest priced.
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 Checkerboard Coffee Table
- Why is it called a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Coffee tables were originally used in living spaces during social gatherings to support a tray containing multiple mugs, a coffee pot, creamers and sugar bowls. Low to the ground and centrally located in the space, coffee tables reduced the host or hostess’s need to constantly stand and serve her guests.
- Can a coffee table be too low?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Yes, 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.
- Who invented the coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024No one knows for sure who invented the coffee table. The earliest examples of the occasional table can be traced back to Victorian-era Britain. At that time, makers like William Watt and Collinson and Lock were producing coffee tables in large quantities.
Notably, F. Stuart Foote, the designer behind the American Imperial Furniture Company, claimed to have invented the coffee table in the early 20th century. He stated that he did so by cutting down the legs of a dining table. However, it's unlikely that Foote is the actual inventor of the coffee table, as books describing coffee tables existed in the UK a decade before his birth in 1872.
Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs. - 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.
- Is an ottoman a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
The difference between a sofa table and a coffee table is that a sofa table is always behind the sofa and a coffee table is in front of it. Additionally, a sofa table is the same height as the sofa and a coffee table is much shorter.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The 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, 2024Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.
The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.
Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa, and its depth will match the seating. These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables, but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.
Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The 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, 2024The 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 ExpertMay 30, 2024There 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.
- What is a tray top coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021Tray top coffee tables are coffee tables with long, flat rectangular surfaces that are supported by an x-frame base. Low tables that were initially used as tea or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. After coffee drinking and “coffee breaks” became popular, it didn’t take long for coffee and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary tray top coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Coffee 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 5, 2023To style an oval coffee table, create balance with opposites. Choose a sofa and accent chairs with a boxier shape for a striking contrast. Place a rectangular tray in the center and use it to display decorative accents or to store remotes and coasters. Another approach to decorating an oval table is to use decorative accents at different heights. Think of a tall vase placed next to a low bowl and a small sculpture positioned on top of two stacked coffee table books. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oval coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Styling 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.
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On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024How big a coffee table for a sectional should be depends on the dimensions of the sectional. For a balanced look, a coffee table should be roughly two-thirds of the length of the sofa portion of a sofa and chaise sectional. If you have an L-shaped sofa, the coffee table should be around two-thirds of the length of each arm. Find a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To authenticate your Noguchi coffee table, there are three different marks to look for. Isamu Noguchi’s signature will be on the edge of the table and on a medallion under the base. Even under the medallion, you will find Noguchi’s initials. Shop a collection of properly vetted Noguchi pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To stack books on a coffee table, place the largest one on the bottom with the spine facing the focal piece of furniture, usually the sofa. Then, add the next largest, lining up the inner edges so that the spines create a stepped effect. Continue adding books to complete the stack and top it off with a decorative object if you wish. Shop a variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
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