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19th Century Carved Chinese Elm Low Table
19th Century Carved Chinese Elm Low Table

19th Century Carved Chinese Elm Low Table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century carved Chinese elm low table, circa 1850. Great color and patina. Applied carved

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Chinese Low Occasional Table
19th Century Chinese Low Occasional Table

19th Century Chinese Low Occasional Table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century rosewood Chinese coffee table, the rectangular top with pierced decoration around the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

19th century carved Chinese elm low table
19th century carved Chinese elm low table

19th century carved Chinese elm low table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century carved Chinese elm low table circa 1850. Good quality table which is made from

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Side Tables

Materials

Elm

Pair of Wood Low Tables, China, Mid-20th Century
Pair of Wood Low Tables, China, Mid-20th Century

Pair of Wood Low Tables, China, Mid-20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

China, mid-20th century Square section, legs with molded feet. Measures: 56 x 60 x 61 cm each

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Tables

Materials

Wood

Chinese Export Ebonized low Nesting Tables
Chinese Export Ebonized low Nesting Tables

Chinese Export Ebonized low Nesting Tables

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Beautiful set of two Chinese nesting tables, hand carved of hard wood / lacquered with a rich

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Nesting Tables and Stacking Ta...

Materials

Wood, Ebony

Pair of Chinese Rosewood Low Tables, circa 1900
Pair of Chinese Rosewood Low Tables, circa 1900

Pair of Chinese Rosewood Low Tables, circa 1900

Located in San Francisco, CA

Pair of Chinese rosewood, (Hong Mu), low tables with stretcher legs. Originally taller stools

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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Side Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Chinese Low Kang Table, circa 1800
Chinese Low Kang Table, circa 1800

Chinese Low Kang Table, circa 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

platform that household members would sit or recline upon. Placed on top of the kang, low tables provided a

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Chinese Low Sword Table, circ 1850
Chinese Low Sword Table, circ 1850

Chinese Low Sword Table, circ 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

one beautiful, continuous ribbon. The low, plank-top table was constructed of Chinese walnut (hetao

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Low Chinese Elmwood Table, c. 1850
Low Chinese Elmwood Table, c. 1850

Low Chinese Elmwood Table, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This low table dates to the mid-19th century and was likely originally used atop a kang platform

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

19th. C. Chinese Hardwood Low Coffee Table
19th. C. Chinese Hardwood Low Coffee Table

19th. C. Chinese Hardwood Low Coffee Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Just in this area looking 19th. C. Chinese Hardwood Low Coffee Table. Chinese hardwood low table

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Antique 1880s Chinese Chinese Export Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Unusually Large Chinese Red Lacquered Low Table
Unusually Large Chinese Red Lacquered Low Table

Unusually Large Chinese Red Lacquered Low Table

Located in Middleburg, VA

Unusually Large Chinese Red Lacquered Low Table. Excellent condition with subtle gilt line

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Elm Low Occasional Table
19th Century Chinese Elm Low Occasional Table

19th Century Chinese Elm Low Occasional Table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century Chinese elm low occasional table, circa 1890. Rectangular top with rounded corners

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Chinese Huanghuali Hardwood Low Table with Drawers
Chinese Huanghuali Hardwood Low Table with Drawers

Chinese Huanghuali Hardwood Low Table with Drawers

Located in Bradenton, FL

Chinese Huanghuali hardwood low table with drawers. The top surface with one large central plank

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Vintage Chinese Lacquered  Coromandel Low Tables
Pair of Vintage Chinese Lacquered  Coromandel Low Tables

Pair of Vintage Chinese Lacquered Coromandel Low Tables

Located in Hudson, NY

A nice pair of low red lacquered tables perfect for use as coffee tables together or as smoking

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20th Century Chinese End Tables

Early 20th Century Chinese Low Bamboo Table
Early 20th Century Chinese Low Bamboo Table

Early 20th Century Chinese Low Bamboo Table

Located in Chicago, IL

A low bamboo table from Southern China. The circa 1900 table features a unique design and a

Category

20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bamboo

Low Round Table
Low Round Table

Low Round Table

Sold|$2,880

Low Round Table

Located in Chicago, IL

19th century elmwood low round Chinese table covered in hide with iron studs around the perimeter

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Tables

Materials

Elm, Hide

Chinese Three-Drawer Low Kang Coffee Table
Chinese Three-Drawer Low Kang Coffee Table

Chinese Three-Drawer Low Kang Coffee Table

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Attractive Chinese low Kang table or coffee table featuring a three-drawer front and wood peg

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

20th Century Chinese Hardwood Low Coffee Table
20th Century Chinese Hardwood Low Coffee Table

20th Century Chinese Hardwood Low Coffee Table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Good quality hardwood table, circa 1960 Large table which would be ideal for use as a coffee

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Chinese Black and Gilt Lacquer Low Table
Chinese Black and Gilt Lacquer Low Table

Chinese Black and Gilt Lacquer Low Table

Located in London, GB

An 18th century Chinese black lacquer panel mounted on a modern base as a low table. The panel

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Early 20th Century Chinese Hongmu Low Table
Early 20th Century Chinese Hongmu Low Table

Early 20th Century Chinese Hongmu Low Table

Located in New York, NY

An early 20th century Chinese hongmu low table with fine woodwork craftsmanship The table is

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Early 20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Low Chinese Splayed Leg Table, c. 1850
Low Chinese Splayed Leg Table, c. 1850

Low Chinese Splayed Leg Table, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Perfectly proportioned, this low table is a quintessential example of classical Chinese furniture

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Chinese Low Three Drawer Table, c. 1850
Chinese Low Three Drawer Table, c. 1850

Chinese Low Three Drawer Table, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

materials. The low table was seamlessly constructed in the 19th-century using traditional joinery, without

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Pair Chinese Inlaid Rosewood Low Side Tables 20th C
Pair Chinese Inlaid Rosewood Low Side Tables 20th C

Pair Chinese Inlaid Rosewood Low Side Tables 20th C

Located in Big Flats, NY

A pair of Chinese side tables offer rosewood construction with top having inlaid banding and raised

Category

20th Century Chinese Side Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Chinese Hardwood and Marble Low Pedestal Table
Chinese Hardwood and Marble Low Pedestal Table

Chinese Hardwood and Marble Low Pedestal Table

Located in Astoria, NY

Chinese Carved Hardwood and Marble Low Pedestal Table, late 19th century, the square inset top

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Qing Pedestals

Materials

Marble

19th century carved Chinese elm low table
19th century carved Chinese elm low table

19th century carved Chinese elm low table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century carved Chinese elm low table circa 1850. Good quality table which is made from

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Chinese Carved and Stained Elmwood Low Table
Chinese Carved and Stained Elmwood Low Table

Chinese Carved and Stained Elmwood Low Table

Located in Bridgeport, CT

An interesting table with plank top ends with perpendicular planks in centre sections. Good

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

20th Century Chinese Red Crackle Lacquered Low Table
20th Century Chinese Red Crackle Lacquered Low Table

20th Century Chinese Red Crackle Lacquered Low Table

Located in Chicago, IL

A 20th century Chinese red crackle lacquered low waterfall table with oval cut-out sides and

Category

20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Antique Chinese Rustic Low Console Table w/ Secret Compartment
Antique Chinese Rustic Low Console Table w/ Secret Compartment

Antique Chinese Rustic Low Console Table w/ Secret Compartment

Located in Los Angeles, CA

: Antique Chinese Rustic Vernacular Crafted from richly grained elm wood, this antique Chinese low console

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Rustic Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Chinese Hung Mu Rosewood Low Rectangular Coffee Table
Chinese Hung Mu Rosewood Low Rectangular Coffee Table

Chinese Hung Mu Rosewood Low Rectangular Coffee Table

Located in Wilton, CT

Solidly constructed Chinese rosewood table with warm patina. Hand carved. Traditional Chinese

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20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Chinese Lacquer Low Table with Stylised Bamboo Legs
Chinese Lacquer Low Table with Stylised Bamboo Legs

Chinese Lacquer Low Table with Stylised Bamboo Legs

Located in London, GB

A very fine Chinese black lacquer low table with bamboo legs in the Regency taste.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Hardwood Opium Low Coffee Table
19th Century Chinese Hardwood Opium Low Coffee Table

19th Century Chinese Hardwood Opium Low Coffee Table

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Late 19th century Chinese Asian hardwood low opium coffee table. Well crafted with beautiful

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

18th Century Chinese Puddle Stone Low Calligraphy Table
18th Century Chinese Puddle Stone Low Calligraphy Table

18th Century Chinese Puddle Stone Low Calligraphy Table

Located in Wainscott, NY

18th century Chinese puddle stone low calligraphy table. Table was originally full table height

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Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

Antique Low Meditation Table II, Low Chest
Antique Low Meditation Table II, Low Chest

Antique Low Meditation Table II, Low Chest

Located in Somis, CA

This wonderful low chest is the perfect table for your meditation room, excellent as a stand for a

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Tables

Materials

Wood

Low Table with Drawers
Low Table with Drawers

Low Table with Drawers

Located in Chicago, IL

Low red lacquer table with 4 drawers. Original lacquer has been covered with clear lacquer to

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Tables

Materials

Elm

A Mallet & Company Chinese-Inspired Decoupage Low Table
A Mallet & Company Chinese-Inspired Decoupage Low Table

A Mallet & Company Chinese-Inspired Decoupage Low Table

By Mallett

Located in New York, NY

A Chinese-inspired low table with the traditional base having a black painted finish. The top with

Category

20th Century European Side Tables

Materials

Linen, Glass, Wood

Chinese Red Lacquer and Gilt Low Coffee Table
Chinese Red Lacquer and Gilt Low Coffee Table

Chinese Red Lacquer and Gilt Low Coffee Table

Located in New York, NY

A stunning Chinese coffee table in red lacquer with hand painted gilt decoration. The tabletop is

Category

20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Chinese Huanghuali and Burr Low Kang Table
Early 19th Century Chinese Huanghuali and Burr Low Kang Table

Early 19th Century Chinese Huanghuali and Burr Low Kang Table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Excellent example of a kang table made from Huanghuali wood, circa 1810. Burr wood central insert

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Low 19th Century Chinese Six-Legged Table with Drawer
Low 19th Century Chinese Six-Legged Table with Drawer

Low 19th Century Chinese Six-Legged Table with Drawer

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century Chinese elmwood low table with six side, six legs and one drawer.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

20th Century Low Black Lacquer Chinese Art Deco Kang Table
20th Century Low Black Lacquer Chinese Art Deco Kang Table

20th Century Low Black Lacquer Chinese Art Deco Kang Table

Located in Kastrup, DK

Low three-drawer black lacquer console table (Kang table). Freestanding. Beijing 1920-1930

Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Low Table with Carved Feet
Low Table with Carved Feet

Low Table with Carved Feet

Located in Chicago, IL

: Table, low, coffee, occasional, cocktail, daybed

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Tables

Materials

Elm

Long Low and Sexy Chinese Red Scroll Cocktail Table
Long Low and Sexy Chinese Red Scroll Cocktail Table

Long Low and Sexy Chinese Red Scroll Cocktail Table

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Rare coffee table with a scroll curlicue shape, painted wood in a bright tomato red. Low to the

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Vintage 1930s Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Antique Chinese Figural Carved Hardwood Low Table, 20th Century
Antique Chinese Figural Carved Hardwood Low Table, 20th Century

Antique Chinese Figural Carved Hardwood Low Table, 20th Century

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Chinese figural low table features hardwood construction with rectangular top over carved

Category

20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Low Chinese Table with Three Drawers and Terracotta Top
Low Chinese Table with Three Drawers and Terracotta Top

Low Chinese Table with Three Drawers and Terracotta Top

Located in Chicago, IL

This handsome low table is from Jiangsu, China and was made from reclaimed elmwood and terracotta

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Terracotta, Elm

Low Chinese Table with Three Drawers and Terracotta Top
Low Chinese Table with Three Drawers and Terracotta Top

Low Chinese Table with Three Drawers and Terracotta Top

Located in Chicago, IL

This handsome low table is from Jiangsu, China and was made from reclaimed elmwood and terracotta

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Terracotta, Elm

Chinese Inlaid Screen Panel Mounted as a Low Table
Chinese Inlaid Screen Panel Mounted as a Low Table

Chinese Inlaid Screen Panel Mounted as a Low Table

Located in Astoria, NY

Chinese inlaid screen panel now mounted as a low table, the rectangular ebonized panel with birds

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Export Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bone, Abalone

Early 20th Century Chinese Low Round Table
Early 20th Century Chinese Low Round Table

Early 20th Century Chinese Low Round Table

Located in Chicago, IL

An early 20th century Chinese low round table with bamboo and woven reed inset top, with flared

Category

Early 20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Reed, Elm

Low Chinese Kang Table with Spiral Spandrels, c. 1850
Low Chinese Kang Table with Spiral Spandrels, c. 1850

Low Chinese Kang Table with Spiral Spandrels, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Traditionally, a low table such as this would have been used as a daybed, providing not only a

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Elm

Vintage Chinese Coffee Table, Low, Three-Drawer, Carved Oriental Cabinet
Vintage Chinese Coffee Table, Low, Three-Drawer, Carved Oriental Cabinet

Vintage Chinese Coffee Table, Low, Three-Drawer, Carved Oriental Cabinet

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage Chinese coffee table, a low, three drawer, and carved oriental cabinet dating to

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Low Table
Low Table

Low Table

Sold|$3,800

Low Table

Located in Chicago, IL

Collection #: P300 Keywords: Bed, daybed, chaise, bench, coffee table, low table

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Early 20th Century Chinese Low Square Table
Early 20th Century Chinese Low Square Table

Early 20th Century Chinese Low Square Table

Located in Chicago, IL

An early 20th century Chinese elmwood square table with incense stick carved details. Pair

Category

Early 20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Two 19th Century Chinese Panels Converted to a Low Table.
Two 19th Century Chinese Panels Converted to a Low Table.

Two 19th Century Chinese Panels Converted to a Low Table.

Located in Middleburg, VA

Two 19th Century Chinese Panels Converted to a Low Table. Made of pine with intricate molded

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Pine

Low Table
Low Table

Low Table

Sold|$2,280

Low Table

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century Elmwood low table with simple stretcher and beautiful wood grain.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Low Chinese Square Table with Ridged Sides, c. 1900
Low Chinese Square Table with Ridged Sides, c. 1900

Low Chinese Square Table with Ridged Sides, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This early 20th century elmwood square table from China's Shanxi province features a floating panel

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Low Table
Low Table

Low Table

Sold|$3,992

Low Table

Located in Dallas, TX

Replica Black Lacquer Scroll End Low Table made from Reclaimed Elements

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Low Table
Low Table

Low Table

Sold|$4,200

Low Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

rectangular low table/ coffee table. black lacquer with fine hand painted muted gold gilt landscape

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Chinese Early 20th Century Low Wooden Table with Curving Legs
Chinese Early 20th Century Low Wooden Table with Curving Legs

Chinese Early 20th Century Low Wooden Table with Curving Legs

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese antique low wooden table from the early 20th century, with curving legs. Created in China

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

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Chinese Low Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Chinese low table available at 1stDibs. A Chinese low table — often made from wood, hardwood and elm — can elevate any home. Find 769 options for an antique or vintage Chinese low table now, or shop our selection of 22 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Chinese low table, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A Chinese low table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Art Deco and modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Chinese low table over the years, but those crafted by Audo, Norm Architects and André Fu are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Chinese Low Table?

The average selling price for a Chinese low table at 1stDibs is $2,726, while they’re typically $40 on the low end and $120,000 for the highest priced.

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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 Chinese Low Table
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    Low tables are usually called coffee tables. The name comes from the table height being designed to make it easy to place something, such as a cup of coffee, on the tabletop while seated on a sofa. Alternatively, people may refer to these low tables as cocktail tables. Explore a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Console tables are not low. Typically, consoles are about the height of a desk but are much narrower. As a result, they work well against walls and can be used to hold lamps and decorative objects. While modern console tables commonly feature four legs, you can still find the two-legged variety, which is ideal for nestling behind the sofa. Some also feature shelves for display and storage space or cabinet doors and drawers for hiding clutter. Find vintage console tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The chabudai, or the short Japanese dining table makes the most of limited space by serving many functions in a Japanese home. They often feature collapsible legs so they can be stored. Diners sit on pillows on the floor, rather than chairs, again freeing up more space by not having bulky chairs. Shop a collection of Japanese furniture from some of the world’s top sellers 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Chinese tea table is a piece of furniture traditionally used in China for preparing and serving tea. It usually held a pump for drawing water and a basin for washing teacups and pots. The top doubled as a surface for resting teacups in between sips. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Chinese tea tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    A Chinese kang table is a long, low piece of furniture that has a flat surface and rests on four legs. It multitasks as both a dining table and a bed. On 1stDibs, find a variety of kang tables from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    No, 12 inches isn’t necessarily too low for a coffee table. For balance, choose a coffee table that is about two to four inches lower than the seat of the largest piece of furniture around it. Usually, this will be the sofa. If your sofa’s seat is 14 to 16 inches high, a 12-inch coffee table will likely be in proportion. Find an assortment of coffee tables on 1stDibs.