Chessboard Coffee Table
1970s Romeo Rega Chessboard Coffee Table
By Romeo Rega
Located in Toronto, CA
Romeo Rega's 1970s Italian coffee table features a black and chrome chessboard top with gold border
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
France & Son Danish Modern Rosewood Chessboard Coffee Table by Poul Cadovius
By France & Søn, Poul Cadovius
Located in West Chester, PA
Vintage rosewood coffee table with a chessboard style top designed by Poul Cadovius for France
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
H 19.5 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
STUNNiNG HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER SCHOLARS BOOK CHESSBOARD CHESS COFFEE TABLE
Located in GB
, scholars book top, hand dyed brown leather Chessboard coffee table with one large single drawer
Please
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20th Century English Victorian Tables
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 20.87 in W 38.19 in D 26.19 in
Neoclassical Style Coffee Table with Italian Marble Specimen Top
Located in London, GB
Neoclassical style coffee table with Italian marble specimen top
French, 20th century
Dimensions
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20th Century French Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
e15 Selected Calvert Chess Coffee Wood Table by Ferdinand Kramer
By e15, Ferdinand Kramer
Located in New York, NY
Calvert is from a series of coffee tables, designed by German functionalist architect Ferdinand
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Vintage coffee table by Ettore Sottsass for Santambrogio and De Berti
By Ettore Sottsass, Santambrogio & De Berti
Located in Milano, IT
Step into the world of timeless elegance with this exquisite modernist coffee table, a true
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Vintage Burr Walnut & Hardwood Military Campaign Chessboard Chess Coffee Table
Located in GB
style Chessboard table with Burr Walnut chess squares
A good looking well made and decorative table
Category
20th Century English Campaign Game Tables
Materials
Brass
H 16.34 in W 33.27 in D 25.2 in
Ceramic Game Table with Chessboard Hand Sculpted 1960s
Located in London, GB
Unique 1960s hand sculpted chess table and coffee table is sculptural and yet functional, made out
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
Materials
Wood, Ceramic
Enameled Lava Stone Ceramic Coffee Table Flip Top Chess
By Max & Dominique Picard
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Coffee table Chessboard enamelled lava in the taste of Max and Dominique Picard. Suitable for both
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Lava, Metal
Modern Center Coffee Black & White Chess Board Table Top With Golden Details
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
player, you will checkmate in any high-end residential project.
With a chessboard on top, this coffee
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Brass
H 12.6 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Set of 3 Vintage Chess Coffee Table "Chess" in Work Iron by Luigi Colli, Italy
By Colli Torino
Located in Biella, IT
Luigi Colli Italy set of chess glass coffee table in work iron years ’40 perfect and original
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Iron
H 18 in W 18 in D 30 in
E15 Nona Chessboard & Chess Figures by Annabelle Klute
By e15
Located in New York, NY
chessboard
- Can be combined with ES09 CALVERT CHESS coffee table
Category
2010s German Desk Sets
Materials
Leather, Wood, Oak
Trojan XXI Chess Table & Set (White)
Located in Ostrava, CZ
Trojan, a coffee table at first sight, is hiding space that holds similar amount of fighters as a
Category
2010s Czech Modern Game Tables
Materials
Concrete
Trojan XXI Chess Table & Set
Located in Ostrava, CZ
Trojan, a coffee table at first sight, is hiding space that holds similar amount of fighters as a
Category
2010s Czech Scandinavian Modern Game Tables
Materials
Concrete
MidCentury Round Cherry Wood Game Side Table, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
, elegant, just the right size, the coffee table will give a luxurious look to your home.
The game table is
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Cherry
Trojan XXI Chess Set and Table, 37 Pieces
Located in Ostrava, CZ
TROJAN, a coffee table at first sight, is hiding space that holds similar amount of fighters as a
Category
2010s Czech Modern Game Tables
Materials
Concrete
REGINA Table Lamp Designed by Bobo Piccoli for Fontana Arte
By Bobo Piccoli, Fontana Arte
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, be used as floor or table lamps, on a coffee table or a desk, both Re and Regina have the presence to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
RE Table Lamp Designed by Bobo Piccoli for Fontana Arte
By Bobo Piccoli, Fontana Arte
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, be used as floor or table lamps, on a coffee table or a desk, both Re and Regina have the presence to
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Large Bobo Piccoli 'Regina' Table Lamp in Blown Glass for Fontana Arte
By Bobo Piccoli, Fontana Arte
Located in Glendale, CA
floor or table lamps, or softly illuminate a space from a coffee table or desk.
Fontana Arte is an
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Large Bobo Piccoli 'Re' Table or Floor Lamp in Blown Glass for Fontana Arte
By Bobo Piccoli, Fontana Arte
Located in Glendale, CA
floor or table lamps, or softly illuminate a space from a coffee table or desk.
Fontana Arte is an
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
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Minton Mazarine Extensive Pristine Dinner Service Cobalt Blue & Gold 232 Pcs
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
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Art Deco Oak 2 Tier Book Table circa 1930s An Art Deco classic
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
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Located in Glendale, CA
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Art Deco Walnut Three Tier Book Table, c1930, English
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this rather stylish Art Deco English walnut book table dating to the 1930s with three tier shelves. A very fine example that can be used for multiple purpos...
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Vintage Faux Stacked Book Sculptural Wood Side Table
Located in Doylestown, PA
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Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)
Located in Madison, WI
"The Coffee Table Console Book"
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Paper
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Sofo Modular Sofa by Super Studio/ Reissued by Poltronova Spa, 2017
By Superstudio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sofo is a seat to place in a row, like a train, or to stack to build solid, colorful mountains. It is simply a block made with an S-shaped cut from a cube of polyurethane, covered wi...
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An Italian Brass & Perspex "Showcase" Coffee Table, c.1970
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
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Olivier Mourgue Model 2093-80 Floor Lamp for Disderot
By Olivier Mourgue, Disderot
Located in Glendale, CA
Olivier Mourgue model 2093-80 floor lamp for Disderot.
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Mov Vintage Floor Lamp
By Euroluce
Located in Milan, IT
This stunning modern floor lamp designed by Euroluce Light of Italy & Studio in Project was originally named Pinocchio for the fictional wooden marionette created by Collodi. The met...
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Lane Acclaim Single Drawer Side End Tables Book Matched Walnut Andre Bus a Pair
By Andre Bus, Lane Acclaim
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A pair of Acclaim end tables with a single drawer, designed by Andre Bus for Lane Furniture in Altavista Virginia. Iconic and well made, this pair of tables feature wonderful book ma...
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19th Century Meissen Porcelain 'Elements' Ewer Emblematic of Water
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Located in New York, NY
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Teak Coffee Table 1960s Danish with Chessboard
Located in Berne, CH
Rare teak coffee table from the 1960s with inlaid chessboard. Rounded details, elegant shape.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Vintage Coffee Table Danish Design Retro
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Classic coffee table from the 1960s-1970s. Scandinavian design, Minimalist form. Coffee table
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Mahogany
Amura 'Tau' Sofa in Blue Leather with Connected Coffee Table by Emanuel Gargano
By Amura
Located in GRUMO APPULA (BA), IT
occasional table, designed as a chessboard is an elegant contrast of chiaroscuro.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
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Leather
H 29.53 in W 214.18 in D 35.44 in
Amura 'Tau' Sofa in Coffee Leather by Emanuel Gargano
By Amura
Located in GRUMO APPULA (BA), IT
occasional table, designed as a chessboard is an elegant contrast of chiaroscuro.
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French Coffee Table With A Central Chessboard, 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
. Large coffe table with central chessboard
. Black leather
. Gilded bronze
. French work
. 1970
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Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Kai Kristiansen Chessboard by Aksel Kjærsgaard, Denmark, 1960's
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Amsterdam, NL
normal coffee table.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Art Deco Side Coffee Table from 1950s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Art Deco side or coffee table.
Beautiful walnut veneer in chessboard
Good condition.
After
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Acerbis Midcentury Black Central Coffee Table with Aluminium Inserts, 1970s
By Acerbis
Located in Milano, IT
, The peculiarity of the coffee table are its aluminium inserts that form a chessboard in different
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Aluminum
H 12.21 in W 55.12 in D 32.68 in
Round Art Deco Coffee Table with Chesspiece Motiv on Top
Located in Hellouw, NL
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Located in GB
style Chessboard backgammon table with lots of games inside including cards and Dominos
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Roberto Monsani Low Wooden Table with Checkerboard Decoration, circa 1970
By Roberto Monsani
Located in Milan, IT
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By Italian school XX ct.
Located in Milano, IT
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Located in London, GB
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Located in Little Burstead, Essex
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Located in Wolfurt, AT
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Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
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Vintage Chessboard Coffee Table with Marble Board and ebonized Chess Set Pieces
Located in GB
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Stunning Vintage Military Campaign Chessboard Chess Games Coffee Table
Located in GB
style Chessboard games table
A good looking well made and decorative table, it's one of the nicest I
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Located in Ostrava, CZ
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By Pierre Chapo
Located in Amsterdam, NL
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Located in Oklahoma City, OK
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Chessboard Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the chessboard coffee table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and stone, every chessboard coffee table was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a chessboard coffee table, we have 10 options in-stock, while there are 10 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer chessboard coffee table, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each chessboard coffee table bearing mid-century modern, modern or neoclassical hallmarks is very popular. A well-made chessboard coffee table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Bobo Piccoli, Fontana Arte and e15 are consistently popular.
How Much is a Chessboard Coffee Table?
Prices for a chessboard coffee table start at $1,290 and top out at $34,687 with the average selling for $3,153.
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 Chessboard Coffee Table
- 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. - 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The 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, 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 ExpertOctober 26, 2021A 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, 2022Modern 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.
- Are glass coffee tables durable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether 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, 2023To 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, 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, 2024The average height of a coffee table is around 16 to 18 inches. Designers typically choose this height to create a balance between coffee tables and sofas. The average seat height of sofas is 17 to 18 inches, and experts typically recommend that coffee tables be no more than 1 inch shorter than sofa-seat height. Explore a diverse assortment of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, a coffee table should generally be lower than a couch. However, the top of the table should only be slightly lower than the couch to maintain a balanced look. A good rule of thumb is to choose a table no more than one inch shorter than your sofa's seat height. Explore a large collection of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024The 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.
- 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.
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