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Hand Painted Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Cocktail/Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Hand painted red lacquered chinoiserie cocktail/coffee table.
Category
Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Stunning Roger Capron CERAMIC Tile Top Cocktail / Coffee Table
By Roger Capron
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Roger Capron CERAMIC Tile Top Cocktail / Coffee Table ,,Amazing multi-color circles,Pop
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
Florence Knoll Circular Parallel Bar Cocktail / Coffee Table
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century 'Parallel Bar' cocktail / coffee table with a circular walnut top supported by
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Unusual Elongated Shape Mid Century Ceramic Tile Cocktail / Coffee Table
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Elongated Shape Mid Century Ceramic Tile Cocktail / Coffee Table,,, Amazing tile work
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Maitland Smith Regency Burled Walnut Cocktail Coffee Table
By Maitland Smith
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Maitland Smith Regency Burled Walnut Cocktail Coffee Table
Measures 54w x 28d x 19h
Very nice
Category
Early 2000s Philippine Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Design Institute of America Neoclassical Style Cocktail Coffee Table
By Design Institute America
Located in Southampton, NJ
1980's Design Institute of America # 84349 gunmetal gray cocktail / coffee table of classic X form
Category
Vintage 1980s American Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
Cocktail Coffe Table Bonacina Bambù Tito Agnoli 1950s Rectangular Model Bt 1
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Cocktail Coffe Table Bonacina Bambù Tito Agnoli 1950s Rectangular Model Bt 1
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo
H 15.75 in W 58.27 in D 19.69 in
Paul Frankl American Mid-Century Square Cork Top Cocktail / Coffee Table
By Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century square cocktail / coffee table with a cork top and cork veneer, resting on
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cork
Mahogany & Burled Beveled Glass Cocktail Coffee Table By Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Beautiful Burled Wood & Mahogany Beveled Glass Cocktail Coffee Table By Maitland Smith
Measures
Category
Early 2000s Philippine Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
De Bournais French Provincial Rafraichissoir Cooler Cocktail Coffee Table
By De Bournais
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare De Bournais French Rafraichissoir / cooler cocktail coffee table. Solid fruitwood throughout
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Large Polished Brass Cocktail/Coffee Table by La Barge
By La Barge
Located in Palm Springs, CA
For you consideration a large polished brass with glass tray top cocktail/coffee table.
This table
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Modern Wicker Basket Cocktail Coffee Table by Troy Sunshade Co.
By Troy Sunshade Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Modern Wicker Basket Cocktail Coffee Table by Troy Sunshade Co.
Vintage Modern Wicker
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wicker
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings American Mid-Century Oval Wooden Cocktail / Coffee Table
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century oval wooden cocktail / coffee table with a thick tapered top resting on four
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 15.5 in W 60.5 in D 31 in
Maitland Smith Regency Style Mahogany Round Glass Top Cocktail Coffee Table
By Maitland Smith
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Maitland Smith Regency Style Mahogany Round Glass Top Cocktail Coffee Table
Measures
18 1/4 In H x
Category
Early 2000s Philippine Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
1950s Round Cocktail Coffee Table Brass and Églomisé Arturo Pani
By Arturo Pani
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Mexican Modernism Round Cocktail Coffee Table
Brass frame with églomise glass mirror
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
LaBarge Brass Hoof Footed Cocktail Coffee Table
By LaBarge
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Hollywood Regency Brass Hoof Footed Cocktail Coffee Table
Made in Italy
Approximate Measurements in
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Paul Frankl Square Cork Top Cocktail / Coffee Table
By Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century square cocktail / coffee table with a cork top and cork veneer, resting on
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
MCM Cocktail Coffee Table Brushed Steel Wood
By Bernhardt
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Wood Cocktail Coffee Table
Approximate Measurements in Inches
18" high
44" wide
44" deep
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
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
MCM Italian Travertine Marble Cocktail Coffee Table
Located in Lake Worth, FL
travertine marble cocktail coffee table
The top comes off and there is a large secret compartment inside the
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
French Provincial Travertine Marble & Wood Cocktail Coffee Table
Located in Lake Worth, FL
marble & wood cocktail coffee table.
Approximate measurements in inches
36" x 36" across top x 15.5
Category
Vintage 1980s French Provincial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Marble
EJ VICTOR Gilt Tray Bamboo Cocktail Coffee Table
By E. J. Victor
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Top Faux Bamboo Cocktail Coffee Table
Featuring a removable giltwood serving tray top with a custom
Category
Vintage 1980s Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Glass, Wood, Giltwood
Italian Travertine Marble & Brass Cocktail Coffee Table
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Travertine marble & brass cocktail coffee table
We have many other similar tables listed separately
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Brass
Mid Century Chunky Lucite Coffee Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chunky lucite mid century cocktail / coffee table.
Category
20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lucite
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
Lucite and Chrome Coffee Cocktail Table Monumental Hollywood Regency Vintage
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Monumental size vintage Lucite and chrome cocktail, coffee table. Glass top not included. Overall
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
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
Italian Carrera Marble Round Coffee / Cocktail Table
Located in New York, NY
Italian mid-Century circular cocktail / coffee table with a Carrera marble top resting on a wooden
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Vintage Modern Leg Feet Foot Mannequin Coffee Cocktail Table
By Kelly Wearstler
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage leg feet cocktail coffee table base. Just add your glass top. This base is very heavy. In
Category
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plaster
Italian Mid-Century Carrera Marble Round Coffee / Cocktail Table
Located in New York, NY
Italian mid-century circular cocktail / coffee table with a Carrera marble top resting on a wooden
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble
Danish Modern Solid Teak Coktail Table / Coffee Table
By Vejle Stole & Møbelfabrik
Located in Germantown, MD
Vejle Stole & Møbelfabrik solid teak cocktail / coffee table in very good vintage condition
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
1960s Italian Marble Cocktail Table by Michael McCarthy for Cassina
By Cassina, Michael McCarthy
Located in Chicago, IL
Cocktail/coffee table by Cassina with square white marble top black metal tubular base. Designed by
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
Italian Modern Rosewood Coffee Table
By Gio Ponti
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
This overscaled cocktail/coffee table is the epitome of the Italian Modern school of the 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Contemporary Patinated Iron and Glass Top Coffee Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A contemporary iron metal base and glass top cocktail / coffee table. Measures 38" in width, 38" in
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Art Deco Neoclassical Coffee Table
By André Arbus
Located in Miami, FL
An Art Deco cocktail/coffee table with a mirror top frame in oak wood with silvered wooden stars
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut, Mirror
Sirmos American Mid-Century White Plaster and Glass Faux Bois Stone Coffee Table
By Sirmos
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century cocktail / coffee table with a rectangular glass top supported by a white
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Plaster
H 16 in W 34 in D 17.5 in
Mid Century Lucite Cocktail Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Hudson, NY
Sexy, sculptural, and glamorous cocktail tale with thick, curved, Lucite and brass frame and 1/2
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Roger Sprunger for Dunbar Bronze and Smoked Glass Coffee / Cocktail Table
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century (1960s) rectangular cocktail / coffee table with an inset smoked glass top
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Charles Hollis Jones Midcentury American Modern Lucite Cocktail Table
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury American Modern rectangular lucite frame cocktail / coffee table with an inset clear
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
Leon Rosen For Pace Cocktail Table
By Leon Rosen, Pace Collection
Located in Denton, TX
Leon Rosen For Pace Cocktail/ Coffee Table. Steel triangular legs that have been powder coated in a
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Stickley Chippendale Walnut and Tempered and Ogee Cut Glass Top Coffee Table
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Germantown, MD
A Stickley contemporary Chippendale Walnut and tempered and Ogee glass top cocktail / coffee
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
H 16.5 in W 38 in D 38 in
Mid-Century Lion in Frost 3-Piece Lucite Base and Glass Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid-Century Lion in Frost 3-Piece Lucite Base and Glass Top
Cocktail/coffee table
30'W x 21.5"D x
Category
Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
Italian 1950s Coffee Table By Gimo Fero
By Gimo Fero
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cocktail-coffee table, Inline wood, fume glass. Black metal base with the brass legs. Design and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Tile Top Rosewood Cocktail Table
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice vintage cocktail coffee table with a tile top. The top features protective glass that is not
Category
20th Century Danish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
White Furniture French Country Cocktail Coffee Table
Located in Germantown, MD
White Furniture solid maple coffee / cocktail table in good vintage condition.
Measures 45:W x
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Maple
Percival Lafer Brazilian Cocktail Coffee Table, 1960s
By Percival Lafer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural cocktail table designed by Percival Lafer, Brazil, 1960s.
This iconic coffee table is
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Jacaranda, Rosewood, Teak
Baker Historic Charleston Collection Asian Style Cocktail Table w/ Glass Top
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Germantown, MD
Baker Furniture Company Historic Charleston Reproductions Collection Asian Style Cocktail / Coffee
Category
Late 20th Century American Ming Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Hardwood, Mahogany
H 16.5 in W 53 in D 24 in
Mid-Century French Jean-Charles Moreux-Style Cocktail Table with Iron Base
By Jean-Charles Moreux
Located in Chicago, IL
Midcentury French cocktail/coffee table with wrought iron base and natural finish oak top, in the
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
John Mascheroni "Tubo" Polished Aluminum & Glass Coffee Table
By John Mascheroni
Located in Chicago, IL
Polished aluminum cocktail/coffee table by designer John Mascheroni for Vecta. Seamless design with
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Terrazzo and Walnut Surfboard-Form Coffee Table 'Manner of Harvey Probber'
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century (circa 1950) sculptural cocktail / coffee table with a tapered oval terrazzo
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Century Furniture Calcutta Scagliola Marble Cocktail Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
/Coffee Table. Clean lines and style are ideal for a traditional, transitional or modern setting
Category
2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
Maison Jansen Style Glass Acrylic Modern Cocktail Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in North York, ON
In the style of Maison Jansen, this excellent modern style cocktail coffee table features a
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rare Italian Chrome Swivel Coffee Table from the 1970s
By Morex
Located in Copenhagen, DK
An Italian Mid-Century Modern Space Age-style 1970's, Convertible' circular cocktail / coffee table
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Giorgio Collection 3 Levels Round Cocktail Coffee Table
By Giorgio Collection
Located in New York, NY
Infinity 3 level tier coffee table with soft round curves.
Three levels cocktail table composed of
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Style Cocktail Coffee Table
By James Mont
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Palm Regency style glass and wood handled cocktail table featuring a painted
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Mid Century Bronze Crane Heron Cocktail Coffee Table
By Willy Daro
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Crane or Heron bird form cast bronze or brass coffee table in style of Willy Daro. Includes thick
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Michel Mangematin Oval Bronze Star Cocktail Coffee Table
By Michel Mangematin
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare Mid-Century Modern French bronze cocktail or coffee table designed by Michel Mangematin
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Branch Tree Form Bronze Serpentine Cocktail Coffee Table
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Large one of a kind cast brass (or bronze) intertwining tree branches coffee table. The table is
Category
Vintage 1980s European Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Karl Springer Lacquered Goatskin Mushroom Cocktail Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Karl Springer, a rare and wonderful mushroom cocktail table in lacquered goatskin. The
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Goatskin
Dunbar Cocktail/Coffee Table in Cerused Ebony Oak
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful Dunbar cocktail that we restored. Table is oak with a beautiful grain pattern, several
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail T...
Materials
Oak
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Cocktail Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the cocktail coffee table you’re looking for. Each cocktail coffee table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and glass. Find 43445 options for an antique or vintage cocktail coffee table now, or shop our selection of 5810 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the cocktail coffee table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each cocktail coffee table bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one cocktail coffee table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Andrianna Shamaris, Philip and Kelvin LaVerne and Maison Jansen produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Cocktail Coffee Table?
A cocktail coffee table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,998, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $485,750.
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 Cocktail Coffee Table
- 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.
- What is a cocktail table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Cocktail 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Who invented the coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024No one knows for sure who invented the coffee table. The earliest examples of the occasional table can be traced back to Victorian-era Britain. At that time, makers like William Watt and Collinson and Lock were producing coffee tables in large quantities.
Notably, F. Stuart Foote, the designer behind the American Imperial Furniture Company, claimed to have invented the coffee table in the early 20th century. He stated that he did so by cutting down the legs of a dining table. However, it's unlikely that Foote is the actual inventor of the coffee table, as books describing coffee tables existed in the UK a decade before his birth in 1872.
Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs 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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Styling a Noguchi coffee table really depends on the space you’re placing it in. The possibilities are far-reaching, so consider the colors and coordination of the other furniture and fixtures around the table. Noguchi tables look beautiful on their own or styled with flowers, books or pottery. Shop a selection of Isamu Noguchi pieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To style an oval coffee table, create balance with opposites. Choose a sofa and accent chairs with a boxier shape for a striking contrast. Place a rectangular tray in the center and use it to display decorative accents or to store remotes and coasters. Another approach to decorating an oval table is to use decorative accents at different heights. Think of a tall vase placed next to a low bowl and a small sculpture positioned on top of two stacked coffee table books. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oval coffee tables.
- 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 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 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.
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Julien Sebban’s energetic design collective is radically reshaping the look of 21st-century European furniture and interiors.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Inspired by the Cosmos, Sandra Nunnerley’s Nova Table Has a Futuristic Feel
The designer’s innovative use of an unexpected material gives this console a lift.
This 19th-Century Gilded Desk Displays a Fanciful Kingdom in Marquetry
The stately piece brings both gravitas and whimsy to any work space.
In Guadalajara, These Luscious Side Tables Are Chiseled from Volcanic Rock
Use them as tables or stools, indoors or out.
How to Arrange Furniture + Layout Ideas
Here, we give design advice and show layout examples to help you create the perfect living room setup.
Why Hollywood A-Listers Can’t Get Enough of James De Wulf’s Concrete Furniture
Starting with a 900-pound Ping-Pong table, the Los Angeles designer has built a sturdy furniture-making career out of concrete.
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