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Large Square Lucite Cocktail Table
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large lucite cocktail and coffee table with a square 1/4 inch glass top. The outstanding lucite
Category

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

Materials

Lucite

  • Large Square Lucite Cocktail Table
  • Large Square Lucite Cocktail Table
  • Large Square Lucite Cocktail Table
  • Large Square Lucite Cocktail Table
H 15.5 in. W 50 in. D 50 in.
Venetian Coffe Table in Blown Murano Glass Blue and Chromed, 21st Century Italy
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Villaverla, IT
Outstanding Venetian cocktail and coffe table in blown murano glass, blue and chromed, 21st century
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Modular T Tables for Cocktail and Coffee Table, Made of Darkened Stainless Steel
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Chicago, IL
The T Table collection consists of two different sizes of t-shaped tables creating multidimensional
Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

French Mid-Century Latticed Cocktail Table
By Cocktail Tables
Located in New York, NY
Chic French 1960s modernist coffee table with a long slab of raw travertine latticed by four sleek
Category

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

  • French Mid-Century Latticed Cocktail Table
  • French Mid-Century Latticed Cocktail Table
  • French Mid-Century Latticed Cocktail Table
  • French Mid-Century Latticed Cocktail Table
H 11.5 in. W 53 in. D 15.75 in.
Solid Teak Coffee Table with Lower Shelf and Metal Legs
By The Table Company
Located in Boulder, CO
Get form and function with this beautiful solid teak two-tier table. Photographed here in our
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

48x30 Contemporary Coffee Table in Solid Teak
By The Table Company
Located in Boulder, CO
This solid teak coffee table will add contemporary styling to your living space. Each piece is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Rustic Teak Coffee Table in Distressed Weathered Gray
By The Table Company
Located in Boulder, CO
The solid teak Jackson table conjures the elegance of a rugged lifestyle. The distressed finish
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Teak

100% Solid Teak Coffee Table in Sand Blasted Natural
By The Table Company
Located in Boulder, CO
Add style and organic beauty to your space with the 100% solid Burmese teak coffee table in our
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Live Edge Solid Teak Coffee Table with Metal Legs
By The Table Company
Located in Boulder, CO
The gorgeous live-edge coffee table is handcrafted out of 100% solid teak. Seen here in a 48x30
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

48x30 Live Edge Teak Coffee Table in Sandblated Cocoa
By The Table Company
Located in Boulder, CO
Bring a sense of organic elegance into your home with this gorgeous solid teak coffee table
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

100% Solid Siam Walnut/Acacia Nakashima-Style Coffee Table
By The Table Company
Located in Boulder, CO
The Table Company makes only 100% solid, hardwood furniture.  We primarily use Thai/Burmese Teak
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Solid Teak Book-Matched Live Edge Coffee Table Autumn Smooth
By The Table Company
Located in Boulder, CO
This unique book-matched teak coffee table offers organic styling and emphasizes the stunning
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Solid Teak Sandblasted Coffee Table with Lower Shelf in Weathered
By The Table Company
Located in Boulder, CO
This coffee table conjures the elegance of a rugged lifestyle. Mitered corners frame an expanse of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Teak

48x30 Solid Teak Coffee Table with Black Metal Criss Cross Legs
By The Table Company
Located in Boulder, CO
This gorgeous coffee table is handcrafted out of 100% solid Burmese teak and hand-welded steel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Cocktail Iron Coffee Table
Located in Bronx, NY
Cocktail iron coffee table. Wonderful patina and great iron work details.
Category

Vintage 1940s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

  • Cocktail Iron Coffee Table
  • Cocktail Iron Coffee Table
  • Cocktail Iron Coffee Table
  • Cocktail Iron Coffee Table
H 20 in. W 28 in. D 15 in.
Rustic Solid Teak Sandblasted Coffee Table with Lower Shelf in Autumn
By The Table Company
Located in Boulder, CO
This coffee table conjures the elegance of a rugged lifestyle. Mitered corners frame an expanse of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Copper, Brass, and Smoked Glass Coffee / Cocktail Table
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century rectangular coffee / cocktail table with a copper-colored metal bracket-shaped
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Tiled Cocktail Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A bespoke wooden midcentury Italian coffee table featuring large signed ceramic tiles which adjust
Category

Mid-20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

  • Italian Tiled Cocktail Coffee Table
  • Italian Tiled Cocktail Coffee Table
  • Italian Tiled Cocktail Coffee Table
  • Italian Tiled Cocktail Coffee Table
H 26.38 in. W 56.7 in. D 18.12 in.
Black Chinoiserie Cocktail Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
A chinoiserie style black rectangular coffee/cocktail table, circa mid to late-20th century. Black
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

  • Black Chinoiserie Cocktail Coffee Table
  • Black Chinoiserie Cocktail Coffee Table
  • Black Chinoiserie Cocktail Coffee Table
  • Black Chinoiserie Cocktail Coffee Table
H 11.5 in. W 28 in. D 16 in.
48X30 Solid Teak Live Edge Coffee Table in Smooth Autumn on A Frame Leg
By The Table Company
Located in Boulder, CO
The Table Company makes only 100% solid, hardwood furniture. We primarily use Thai/Burmese Teak
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Teak

1970s Italian Chrome and Brass Coffee/Cocktail Table
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Miami, FL
1970s Italian Chrome and Brass Coffee/Cocktail Table Offered for sale is an Italian chrome-plated
Category

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

Materials

Chrome, Brass

Lynn Coffee Table by Crump and Kwash
By Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Lynn coffee table by Crump and Kwash Solid wood top, shelf, and feet / hand rubbed oil finish
Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

  • Lynn Coffee Table by Crump and Kwash
  • Lynn Coffee Table by Crump and Kwash
  • Lynn Coffee Table by Crump and Kwash
  • Lynn Coffee Table by Crump and Kwash
H 17 in. W 60 in. D 30 in.
Huge Copper Coffee Cocktail Table
Located in Lake Worth, FL
cocktail table Approximate measurements in inches 19.5" high 73" wide 48.5" deep Condition In
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Vintage 1980s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Copper

  • Huge Copper Coffee Cocktail Table
  • Huge Copper Coffee Cocktail Table
  • Huge Copper Coffee Cocktail Table
  • Huge Copper Coffee Cocktail Table
H 19.5 in. W 73 in. D 48.5 in.
Concrete and Timber Isometric Coffee Table
By Kieron and Brendan McSherry
Located in Lancaster, GB
A striking geometric coffee table, for inside or outdoors use. Made with European oak and glass
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Concrete

  • Concrete and Timber Isometric Coffee Table
  • Concrete and Timber Isometric Coffee Table
  • Concrete and Timber Isometric Coffee Table
  • Concrete and Timber Isometric Coffee Table
H 12.8 in. W 33.47 in. D 33.86 in.
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Coffee Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, "Chan" coffee table, pewter, bronze and enamel, the circular top with
Category

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

Materials

Brass, Bronze

"Metsidian" Unique Coffee Table/Cocktail Table in Obsidian and Chrome
By Janne Kyttanen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, cocktail table, round coffee table, chrome coffee table
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21st Century and Contemporary European Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Faux Bamboo Metal and Glass Top Cocktail Table Coffee Table
Located in Germantown, MD
Faux bamboo metal and glass top cocktail table or coffee table in good condition. Measures 37.5
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

"Metsidian" Unique Coffee Table/Cocktail Table in Obsidian and Copper
By Janne Kyttanen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, cocktail table, round coffee table, copper coffee table
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Copper

"Metsidian" Unique Coffee Table/Cocktail Table in Obsidian and Chrome
By Janne Kyttanen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, cocktail table, round coffee table, chrome coffee table
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Substantial Heavy Lucite and Glass Cocktail / Coffee Table
Located in East Hampton, NY
This perfect square coffee table with 4 inch thick legs and 1/2 thick glass top on 1 1/2 inch thick
Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Lucite

Black and Brass Chinoiserie Coffee Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant brass and black Lacquer coffee table, in the manner of Philip and Kelvin Laverne, American
Category

Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

  • Black and Brass Chinoiserie Coffee Table
  • Black and Brass Chinoiserie Coffee Table
  • Black and Brass Chinoiserie Coffee Table
  • Black and Brass Chinoiserie Coffee Table
H 17.25 in. W 43 in. D 43 in.
Micromosaic Tile Coffee Cocktail Table
Located in Stamford, CT
A fine tile micromosaic coffee table in the manner of Louis XV. Very decorative.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

  • Micromosaic Tile Coffee Cocktail Table
  • Micromosaic Tile Coffee Cocktail Table
  • Micromosaic Tile Coffee Cocktail Table
  • Micromosaic Tile Coffee Cocktail Table
H 14 in. W 28.25 in. D 14.25 in.
Grasset Paragon Cocktail Coffee Table
Located in North York, ON
Grasset paragon shaped table with Mozambique tops with a satin black lacquer solid mahogany frame
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

  • Grasset Paragon Cocktail Coffee Table
  • Grasset Paragon Cocktail Coffee Table
  • Grasset Paragon Cocktail Coffee Table
  • Grasset Paragon Cocktail Coffee Table
H 20.25 in. W 54 in. D 26.5 in.
Midcentury Italian Crome and Smoked Glass Coffee/Cocktail Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Midcentury Italian Crome and Smoked Glass Coffee/Cocktail Table Constructivist style cocktail
Category

Vintage 1970s Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Gordons of Tennessee Walnut and Travertine Cocktail / Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century coffee / cocktail table with a shaped walnut frame supporting a surfboard
Category

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

Materials

Travertine

Mae Modern Coffee Table by Crump and Kwash
By Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Mae coffee table Hand turned, solid wood legs and cross members / Solid wood top / Veg tan
Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Harvey Probber Black Marble and Brass Cocktail / Coffee Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century coffee / cocktail table with an oval-shaped black marble top with canted ends
Category

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

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

1940s Vintage Bronze and Glass Circular Cocktail Coffee Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This is an exceptional coffee table that is sure to add a touch of elegance and sophistication to
Category

Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Contemporary crafted Table, Coffe table, SideTable and cocktail table in walnut
By Cara e Davide
Located in Meolo, Venezia
A wooden grating in a two-dimensional form traditionally made with wooden slats, Carabottino is considered to be an accessory element of relative importance, similar to window and do...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Vintage Butterfly Lucite and Glass Cocktail Coffee Table Rolling
Located in Lake Worth, FL
rolling butterfly lucite and glass center cocktail coffee table Featuring a beveled glass top and both
Category

Vintage 1980s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Lucite, Glass

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne "Chan" Coffee Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne "Chan" coffee table. The table is acid-etched and polychromed.
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Philip and Kelvin Laverne Violau Coffee Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Dallas, TX
A large and masterful Violau coffee table by Philip and Kelvin Laverne.
Category

Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

  • Philip and Kelvin Laverne Violau Coffee Table
  • Philip and Kelvin Laverne Violau Coffee Table
  • Philip and Kelvin Laverne Violau Coffee Table
  • Philip and Kelvin Laverne Violau Coffee Table
H 16.75 in. W 59.75 in. D 42.25 in.
Midcentury French Iron and Tile Top Cocktail/ Coffee Table
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Midcentury French iron and tile top cocktail/ coffee table Dimensions: 36” W x 16” D x 12” H.
Category

Early 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Herringbone Mahogany Coffee or Cocktail Table
Located in Nantucket, MA
A stunning coffee or cocktail table with mahogany veneer cut into a herringbone pattern. A lower
Category

Mid-20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Philip and Kelvin Laverne "Chan" Coffee Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Philip Laverne vintage modern etched bronze top coffee table on bronze faux bamboo legs. This table
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Unique Postmodern Steel and Glass Coffee or Cocktail Table
By Maria Pergay, Memphis Group
Located in Miami, FL
Artist made one of a kind cut steel and glass sculptural coffee or cocktail table.
Category

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

Materials

Steel

Nakashima Inspired Acacia Mirrored Live Edge Slab Coffee Table
By George Nakashima, The Table Company
Located in Boulder, CO
82x34x18 inch solid Siam Walnut / Acacia coffee table. A showpiece for your home, this table is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Ta...

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Nakashima Inspired Acacia Mirrored Live Edge Slab Coffee Table
By George Nakashima, The Table Company
Located in Boulder, CO
Measures: 84x33x18 inch. Solid Siam walnut/Acacia coffee table. A showpiece for your home, this
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Ta...

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Coffee Table by Phillip and Kelvin Laverne
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Dallas, TX
An oval etched bronze coffee table designed by Phillip and Kelvin Laverne.
Category

Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

  • Coffee Table by Phillip and Kelvin Laverne
  • Coffee Table by Phillip and Kelvin Laverne
  • Coffee Table by Phillip and Kelvin Laverne
  • Coffee Table by Phillip and Kelvin Laverne
H 17.5 in. W 66 in. D 21 in.
Black Chinoiserie Coffee or Cocktail Table
Located in Stamford, CT
An elegant black chinoiserie coffee or cocktail table. The table features hand-painted gilt
Category

Mid-20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Paint

  • Black Chinoiserie Coffee or Cocktail Table
  • Black Chinoiserie Coffee or Cocktail Table
  • Black Chinoiserie Coffee or Cocktail Table
  • Black Chinoiserie Coffee or Cocktail Table
H 22 in. W 50.25 in. D 30.50 in.
"Metsidian" Unique Coffee Table/Cocktail Table in Obsidian and Copper
By Janne Kyttanen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Metsidian represents a moment in time, an eruption that melds two divergent materials together. The Prehistoric evolves into the futuristic as the organic volcanic obsidian form tran...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Copper

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne "Chan" Coffee Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne "Chan" coffee table.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

  • Philip and Kelvin LaVerne "Chan" Coffee Table
  • Philip and Kelvin LaVerne "Chan" Coffee Table
  • Philip and Kelvin LaVerne "Chan" Coffee Table
  • Philip and Kelvin LaVerne "Chan" Coffee Table
H 17.5 in. W 60 in. D 23.75 in.
Ming Style Tessallated Stone and Horn Cocktail Coffee Table
By Maitland Smith
Located in West Hartford, CT
Beautiful MIng style rectangular cocktail table features tessallated stone with a tessallated horn
Category

Late 20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

Midcentury Philip and Kelvin Laverne Coffee Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic midcentury cocktail table in acid etched patinated bronze, this one in an understated and
Category

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

Materials

Bronze

  • Midcentury Philip and Kelvin Laverne Coffee Table
  • Midcentury Philip and Kelvin Laverne Coffee Table
  • Midcentury Philip and Kelvin Laverne Coffee Table
  • Midcentury Philip and Kelvin Laverne Coffee Table
H 17.25 in. W 46.5 in. D 45.5 in.
Sculptural Aluminum & Glass Coffee/Cocktail Table
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An aluminum base with a new 1/2 inch kidney shaped glass top coffee/cocktail table circa 1970s
Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Frederick C. Boger Brass and Travertine Coffee Cocktail Table
By Frederick C. Boger
Located in Chicago, IL
This custom-made coffee or cocktail table was designed by Chicago architect, Industrial designer
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine, Brass

Round Michael Taylor for Baker Coffee and Cocktail Table
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A very rare round Michael Taylor for Baker coffee table in exceptional good condition.
Category

Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Rattan Bentwood Coffee or Cocktail Table
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Vintage rattan coffee table features a glass top and new blue lacquer. Good condition with minor
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Vintage 1970s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan, Glass

  • Rattan Bentwood Coffee or Cocktail Table
  • Rattan Bentwood Coffee or Cocktail Table
  • Rattan Bentwood Coffee or Cocktail Table
  • Rattan Bentwood Coffee or Cocktail Table
H 17.5 in. W 54 in. D 26 in.
19th Century Chinese Low Table Cocktail Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese Low Table Cocktail Coffee Table. 19th Century Low Table Coffee Table with rattan
Category

Antique 1890s Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan, Elm

Ebonized and Painted Faux Tortoise Shell Cocktail Coffee Table
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Elegant hand-carved ebonized wood table with a faux tortoise shell top. The shapely scalloped shape
Category

Vintage 1920s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany

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Cocktail And Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of cocktail and coffee tables is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and glass, all cocktail and coffee tables available were constructed with great care. There are 69210 antique and vintage cocktail and coffee tables for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 8845 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of cocktail and coffee tables available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Cocktail and coffee tables bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made cocktail and coffee tables over the years, but those made by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, Andrianna Shamaris and Maison Jansen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Cocktail And Coffee Tables?

Prices for cocktail and coffee tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, cocktail and coffee tables begin at $1 and can go as high as $528,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,834.

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 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 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 and cocktail tables today.

Questions About Cocktail And Coffee Tables
  • 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Cocktail tables are ornate low tables traditionally used to serve cocktails and food in a seating area. When first sold in the early 20th-century, cocktail tables tended to be square or rectangular, while coffee tables were round or oval shaped. Today, both types of table come in a wide range of shapes. Find a variety of antique and vintage cocktail tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Coffee tables were originally used in living spaces during social gatherings to support a tray containing multiple mugs, a coffee pot, creamers and sugar bowls. Low to the ground and centrally located in the space, coffee tables reduced the host or hostess’s need to constantly stand and serve her guests.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    End tables are generally taller than coffee tables.

  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.

  • 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 stack books on a coffee table, place the largest one on the bottom with the spine facing the focal piece of furniture, usually the sofa. Then, add the next largest, lining up the inner edges so that the spines create a stepped effect. Continue adding books to complete the stack and top it off with a decorative object if you wish. Shop a variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The best coffee table for a sectional can be a round coffee table, particularly with respect to U-shaped sectionals. The circular design creates a sense of balance in small spaces and renders it easy for guests to move to and fro, especially when surrounded by chairs. Find a collection of antique and vintage coffee tables on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To authenticate your Noguchi coffee table, there are three different marks to look for. Isamu Noguchi’s signature will be on the edge of the table and on a medallion under the base. Even under the medallion, you will find Noguchi’s initials. Shop a collection of properly vetted Noguchi pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A tall coffee table is usually called exactly that — a tall coffee table. Coffee tables, also referred to as cocktail tables, are generally designed to sit at or below the sofa's seat height. These tables may come in a range of sizes, but they are often between 16 and 18 inches high and are designed in a variety of lengths and widths. They’re meant to provide a practical table-top surface that complements your living room layout. (A tall version might also be suitable for use as a dining table.) Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tall coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    End tables and coffee tables do not need to match. Nevertheless it can be nice to have a similar color scheme or have one set of end tables match and perhaps have the coffee table match a TV stand.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What you put on top of a large coffee table really comes down to a matter of preference. Candles, books and decorative bowls are common design choices. You can shop a variety of coffee table goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    The most preferred type of glass for a coffee table is tempered glass. In case of a mishap, this type of glass will fracture into small pieces. One-half inch thick glass is the most popular for coffee tables. 1stDibs offers different antique, vintage and new glass coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    You can substitute a number of things for a glass table top. Try painted wood, marble or sheet metal. To decide what to use, consider the overall style of your room and the other types of materials featured in the space. Shop a selection of tables from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A marble coffee table can be worth anywhere between $500 and $200,000. Because marble is such a durable material, antique marble coffee tables hold up rather well over time, making them more valuable. Find marble coffee tables today on 1stDibs.