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Petite Chip-Carved Cocktail Table, Attrib. Aldo Tura
By Aldo Tura
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unusual and beautifully carved and constructed coffee table. The trestle base is intricately
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Modernist Luxe Nickel and Lucite Chipped Block Cocktail Table by Lorin Marsh
By Lorin Marsh
Located in New York, NY
This Modernist nickel and Lucite Chipped Block Cocktail Table by Lorin Marsh originates from the
Category

20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Nickel

Italian Coffee Table
Located in East Hampton, NY
Elegant glass coffee table with brass and mahogany legs that sandwich the glass with brass caps on
Category

Vintage 1950s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Italian Coffee Table
Italian Coffee Table
H 18 in W 47 in D 21.25 in
Marble Rectangular Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This marble coffee table seamlessly combines style and utility for contemporary homes through its
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Marble Rectangular Coffee Table
Marble Rectangular Coffee Table
H 16 in W 23.5 in D 47.5 in
Scalloped Marble coffee table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W55 D27.5 H16 Restored black coffee table with a great scalloped edge. Security wooden pieces have
Category

Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Scalloped Marble coffee table
Scalloped Marble coffee table
H 16 in W 55 in D 27.5 in
Sofita Marble Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Sofita Marble Coffee Table from House of Léon, designed for both indoor and outdoor spaces, is
Category

2010s Turkish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Sofita Marble Coffee Table
Sofita Marble Coffee Table
H 15 in W 24 in D 56 in
Zanotta Marble Coffee Table
By Emaf Progetti
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Sleek, Sturdy and immensely Sexy - this low-slung coffee table suits all rooms. A fit for modern
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel

Zanotta Marble Coffee Table
Zanotta Marble Coffee Table
H 13.5 in W 27.5 in D 51.25 in
Vintage Pine Coffee Table
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Coffee table in solid pine and glass top from the 1980s. Its simple and harmonious lines and its
Category

Late 20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood, Pine

Vintage Pine Coffee Table
Vintage Pine Coffee Table
H 15.75 in W 34.45 in D 21.66 in
French 1970s Coffee Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in Cathedral City, CA
1970s brass and chrome square coffee table in the style of Maison Jansen. Please note: Original
Category

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

Materials

Brass, Chrome

French 1970s Coffee Table
French 1970s Coffee Table
H 18 in W 36 in D 36 in
Vintage Minimal Marble Coffee table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W36 H16.5 Marble and maple coffee table in great restored condition. Item features solid maple
Category

Early 2000s Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Vintage Minimal Marble Coffee table
Vintage Minimal Marble Coffee table
H 16.5 in W 36 in D 36 in
Sculptural Pencil Reed Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W50 D24 H17 Vintage Reed Coffee table with a thick wedged glass surface. Frame has been refinished
Category

Vintage 1980s Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Reed, Glass

Walnut and Travertine Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W46 D31.5 H16.5 Vintage Solid travertine and dark walnut coffee table. Item origin is unknown but
Category

2010s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Walnut and Travertine Coffee Table
Walnut and Travertine Coffee Table
H 16.5 in W 46 in D 31.5 in
Travertine Beveled Edge Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W43.5 H19 Fully restored Travertine coffee table with no chips or breaks. Table features a squared
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Vintage 1970s Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Travertine Beveled Edge Coffee Table
Travertine Beveled Edge Coffee Table
H 19 in W 43.5 in D 43.5 in
Mid Century Travertine Coffee Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid Century Travertine Coffee Table This coffee table measures: 55 wide x 31.5 deep x 16.75 inches
Category

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

Materials

Travertine

Mid Century Travertine Coffee Table
Mid Century Travertine Coffee Table
H 16.75 in W 55 in D 31.5 in
Rotation Sculptural Coffee Table
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
(blockchain). Like computer chips, this collection embodies the potential of technological growth.
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Rotation Sculptural Coffee Table
Rotation Sculptural Coffee Table
H 16 in W 25 in D 75 in
Vintage travertine coffee table, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Gorgeous travertine and brass 'eye' shaped coffee table by Roche Bobois. These tables have been
Category

Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine, Brass

Vintage travertine coffee table, 1970s
Vintage travertine coffee table, 1970s
H 14.57 in W 47.25 in D 29.53 in
Mid Century Travertine Coffee Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid Century Travertine Coffee Table This coffee table measures: 39.25 wide x 39.25 deep x 15.75
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Mid Century Travertine Coffee Table
Mid Century Travertine Coffee Table
H 15.75 in W 39.25 in D 39.25 in
Organic Japanese Wood Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Organic hand made Japanese wood coffee table, Japan, circa 1950s. Constructed of a wood slab top
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Japonisme Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Organic Japanese Wood Coffee Table
Organic Japanese Wood Coffee Table
H 16 in W 36 in D 19.5 in
Brass & Glass Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Two-level coffee table dating from the 1970s. Elegance perfectly characterizes this table combining
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Brass & Glass Coffee Table, 1970s
Brass & Glass Coffee Table, 1970s
H 14.57 in W 23.63 in D 47.25 in
Mid Century Travertine Coffee Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid Century Travertine Coffee Table This coffee table measures: 51 wide x 27.75 deep x 16 inches
Category

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

Materials

Travertine

Mid Century Travertine Coffee Table
Mid Century Travertine Coffee Table
H 16 in W 51 in D 27.75 in
Midcentury Italian Travertine Coffee Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Midcentury Italian Travertine Coffee Table This coffee table measures: 60 wide x 30 deep x 17
Category

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

Materials

Travertine

Impressive Vintage Modern Coffee Table
Located in Trenton, NJ
This showstopping oversized square coffee table is a true gem in the world of vintage modern
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Impressive Vintage Modern Coffee Table
Impressive Vintage Modern Coffee Table
H 17.25 in W 48 in D 48 in
Harvey Probber Coffee Table, Signed
By Harvey Probber
Located in Trenton, NJ
Striking Mid-Century Modern coffee table by Harvey Probber features floating top style with clean
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Harvey Probber Coffee Table, Signed
Harvey Probber Coffee Table, Signed
H 16.25 in W 54 in D 19 in
Vintage Wooden Coffee Table, 1950s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Charming vintage coffee table with a beatiful wooden top. Good condition, small chip to one of
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Wooden Coffee Table, 1950s
Vintage Wooden Coffee Table, 1950s
H 19.69 in W 47.25 in D 19.69 in
Custom All Glass Coffee Table
Located in Kansas City, MO
All glass coffee table custom designed and built for a residence in 2002. Measure: 3/8 inch glass
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Custom All Glass Coffee Table
Custom All Glass Coffee Table
H 17 in W 40 in D 40 in
Brown Saltman Sculptural Coffee Table
By Brown Saltman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage sculptural coffee table by Brown Saltman. The walnut frame has been refinished. Original
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Fantasy Furniture Alligator Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Unique coffee table in the form of an alligator, or crocodile, having a solid wood body ( oak
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

Midcentury Small Octagon Coffee Table
Located in Delray Beach, FL
One of a kind coffee table made of wood frame, all eight sides artistically covered by vintage
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20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Pucci De Rossi signed coffee table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W42 D36 H17.5 Rare well preserved Post Modern French coffee table. Table base interlocks two
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1990s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Pucci De Rossi signed coffee table
Pucci De Rossi signed coffee table
H 17.5 in W 42 in D 36 in
Adrian Pearsall Jacks Jax Coffee Table
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice iconic coffee table by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. The top has a biomorphic kidney
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20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Adrian Pearsall Jacks Jax Coffee Table
Adrian Pearsall Jacks Jax Coffee Table
H 15.75 in W 32 in D 50 in
Mastercraft Mid Century Brass Coffee Table
By Mastercraft
Located in Countryside, IL
Mastercraft Mid Century Brass Coffee Table This coffee table measures: 48 wide x 20 deep x 17
Category

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

Materials

Brass

A Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
An Italian mid-century coffee table made from burlwood veneer in contrasting shades. The burl is
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Burl

A Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table
A Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table
H 17 in W 47.5 in D 47.5 in
French Style Iron Gold Coffee Table
Located in Cincinnati, OH
French Style Iron Gold Oval Coffee Table. 1960's - 1970's Black and gold at side of table. Small
Category

Mid-20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

French Style Iron Gold Coffee Table
French Style Iron Gold Coffee Table
H 17.5 in W 39 in D 21 in
Crawford Mid Century Maple Coffee Table
By Crawford Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Crawford Mid Century Maple Coffee Table This coffee table measures: 42 wide x 22.25 deep x 15.25
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Maple

Crawford Mid Century Maple Coffee Table
Crawford Mid Century Maple Coffee Table
H 15.25 in W 42 in D 22.25 in
Broyhill Brasilia Midcentury Walnut Coffee Table
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Countryside, IL
Broyhill Brasilia midcentury walnut coffee table This coffee table measures: 60 wide x 22 deep x
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Landin Coffee Table by OHLA STUDIO
By Ohla Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Landin Coffee Table by OHLA STUDIO Dimensions: D 110 x W 110 x H 30 cm Materials: Travertine de
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2010s Mexican Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Landin Coffee Table by OHLA STUDIO
Landin Coffee Table by OHLA STUDIO
H 11.82 in W 43.31 in D 43.31 in
Coffee Table Inspired by Diego Giacometti
By Diego Giacometti
Located in Pasadena, TX
Coffee table inspired by Diego Giacometti Beautiful hand forged wrought iron with glass top
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Late 20th Century North American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Midcentury Round Blue Cobalt Italian Brass Deer Top Thick Crystal 1960 Chipped
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Midcentury round blue cobalt Italian brass design deer top thick crystal 1960 chipped.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Set of Ceramic Coffee Tables, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Midcentury coffee table and two side tables with oak frames and earthenware stone table tops in the
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Terracotta, Oak

Set of Ceramic Coffee Tables, 1960s
Set of Ceramic Coffee Tables, 1960s
H 15.75 in W 38.59 in D 24.41 in
Classic Knoll Angle Steel Coffee Table
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Knoll design bench coffee table, with a white laminate top, and black angle steel frame
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Classic Knoll Angle Steel Coffee Table
Classic Knoll Angle Steel Coffee Table
H 15.75 in W 80.5 in D 20.25 in
Vintage Palm Shaped Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Stunning hollywood regency coffee table with a palm and egg shaped base. Comes with a original
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Palm Shaped Coffee Table, 1970s
Vintage Palm Shaped Coffee Table, 1970s
H 17.72 in W 55.12 in D 27.56 in
Jens Risom Mid Century Coffee Table
By Jens Risom
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom mid century coffee table. Coffee table measures: 32 wide x 32 deep x 16 inches high
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Florence Knoll T-Bar Coffee Table
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
This Florence Knoll T-Bar Coffee Table was designed for Knoll International in the 1960s. Its base
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Florence Knoll T-Bar Coffee Table
Florence Knoll T-Bar Coffee Table
H 16 in W 36.5 in D 36.5 in
Mid Century Danish Teak Coffee Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid century Danish teak coffee table Table measures: 53.25 wide x 25.75 deep x 15.75 All pieces
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Danish Teak Coffee Table
Mid Century Danish Teak Coffee Table
H 15.75 in W 53.25 in D 25.75 in
Mastercraft Brass Mid Century Coffee Table
By Mastercraft
Located in Countryside, IL
Mastercraft brass mid century coffee table Table measures: 38 wide x 38 deep x 16 high All
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Vintage Patinated Seahorse & Starfish Coffee Table
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Coffee Table Will not rust so it will work inside or out. Comes with an original rounded bevel-edge
Category

Vintage 1960s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Satinwood Inlaid Coffee Table with Lazy Susan Tray Table
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Satinwood inlaid coffee table with lazy Susan tray table. 27 1/2" in diameter across removable tray
Category

Vintage 1930s European Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Rams Heads Coffee Cocktail Table Wood
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Heads Coffee Cocktail Table Approximate Measurements in Inches 16" high 50" wide 50" deep 3/8" thick
Category

Vintage 1980s Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Glass

Antique French Marble Top Coffee Table
Located in Crawley, GB
Antique French marble top coffee table in good condition dating to around the 1930’s period. The
Category

Early 20th Century British Louis XVI Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Antique French Marble Top  Coffee Table
Antique French Marble Top  Coffee Table
H 16.54 in W 26.78 in D 13.78 in
Mid-Century Adrian Pearsall “Jacks” Coffee Table
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Raleigh, NC
Elegant black lacquered coffee table. Designed by Adrian Pearsall and named the “Jacks” coffee
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Rosenthal Hombre coffee table by Burkhard Vogtherr
By Burkhard Vogtherr, Rosenthal
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
A Hombre coffee table in a classic black color and in good condition. The solid wooden frame shows
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Hollywood Regency Brass and Glass Coffee Tables
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing Hollywood Regency P.E Guerin Style coffee tables made up of glass top and solid brass legs
Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Postmodern Plastered Sirmos 'Quarry' Coffee Table
By Sirmos
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Sirmos ‘Quarry’ coffee table made out of speckled plaster, c1970s. 42” diameter x 15.25h. Perfect
Category

Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Plaster

Travertine coffee table by Ballez Willy, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Coffee table with a architectural travertine base designed by the belgian designer Willy Ballez in
Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Glass & Chrome Coffee Or Side Table, 1970s
Located in Hilversum, NL
Coffee or side table in chrome and glass in good  vintage condition. Item has a heavy thick smoked
Category

Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Glass & Chrome Coffee Or Side Table, 1970s
Glass & Chrome Coffee Or Side Table, 1970s
H 17.33 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Komfort Mid Century Danish Teak Coffee Table
By Komfort
Located in Countryside, IL
Komfort Mid Century Danish Teak Coffee Table This coffee table measures: 55 wide x 28 deep x 19.75
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Large Mid-Century Italian Travertine Coffee Table
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Spectacular Mid Century coffee table made in Italy from the 1970’s. It has been donde in two
Category

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

Materials

Travertine, Chrome

Vintage Lucite Snail and Glass Coffee Table
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage lucite and glass coffee table. Lucite base is a thick snail shaped sculptural design. 3/4
Category

1990s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Lucite

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
Willy Daro Brass Bonsai Tree Coffee Table
By Willy Daro
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Willy Daro brass bonsai tree coffee table in two tone patina finish. Tree base is 36” x 24” and
Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

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Chipped Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic chipped coffee table available at 1stDibs. Each chipped coffee table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and wood. If you’re shopping for a chipped coffee table, we have 1609 options in-stock, while there are 67 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a chipped coffee table — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A chipped coffee table made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — is very popular. A well-made chipped coffee table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Adrian Pearsall, Knoll and Victoria Yakusha are consistently popular.

How Much is a Chipped Coffee Table?

Prices for a chipped coffee table start at $10 and top out at $298,500 with the average selling for $2,401.

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. Browse a vast selection of antique, new and vintage coffee table and cocktail tables today.

Questions About Chipped 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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 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 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 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.