Skip to main content

Coffee And Side Tables

to
460
2,829
2,266
3,813
1,592
125
1,774
863
262
205
178
54
38
35
27
24
23
13
9
8
8
7
6
2
43
166
3,601
1,717
235
1,988
947
25
15
55
174
118
453
650
630
156
36
2,724
2,299
1,099
995
828
3,580
1,012
974
788
758
5,512
4,278
4,654
96
80
55
39
38
Sort By
Xezette Table, Modern Metal Side Table
Xezette Table, Modern Metal Side Table

Xezette Table, Modern Metal Side Table

By kontra

Located in İstanbul, İstanbul

Elevate Your Living Space with the Xezette Table Modern Metal Side Table Add a touch of

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass, Steel, Chrome

Vintage Methacrylate or Lucite and Brass Side Table, 1970s
Vintage Methacrylate or Lucite and Brass Side Table, 1970s

Vintage Methacrylate or Lucite and Brass Side Table, 1970s

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage methacrylate or lucite and brass side table, 70s. This side table is made of Methacrylate

Category

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

Materials

Glass, Acrylic, Lucite

1950's Brass and Glass Side Tables with Shell Decoration
1950's Brass and Glass Side Tables with Shell Decoration

1950's Brass and Glass Side Tables with Shell Decoration

Located in Essex, MA

capped feet. These are a lovely addition to any living room, study, or bedroom side tables. They are

Category

Mid-20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Warren Platner for Knoll Side-End Table, 1960
Warren Platner for Knoll Side-End Table, 1960

Warren Platner for Knoll Side-End Table, 1960

By Warren Platner

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

includes a dining table, a coffee table and a side table. Details: Base in polished nickel. Clear glass

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

CITY CUBE Side Table
CITY CUBE Side Table

CITY CUBE Side Table

By Mousarris

Located in Timisoara, RO

City Cube The Artist’s Meticulous Craftsmanship Is Evident In Every Detail, From The Intricately Modeled Skyscrapers And Bustling Thoroughfares To The Play Of Light And Shadow Withi...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Modern Round Metal and Marble Side Table, Hope Royal
Modern Round Metal and Marble Side Table, Hope Royal

Modern Round Metal and Marble Side Table, Hope Royal

By MORADA Haute Furniture Boutique LLC

Located in Miami, FL

HOPE Royal is a side table with a round-shaped top and crossed straight metal base seamlessly

Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

Gueridon Design - Coffee Table with 4 Roger Capron Ceramic  TilesTiles
Gueridon Design - Coffee Table with 4 Roger Capron Ceramic  TilesTiles

Gueridon Design - Coffee Table with 4 Roger Capron Ceramic TilesTiles

By Guéridon Design, Roger Capron

Located in Stratford, CT

texture. We use these tiles to create tables, including coffee, side, and end tables, as well as

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Gueridon Design - Coffee Table with 4 Roger Capron Ceramic Tiles
Gueridon Design - Coffee Table with 4 Roger Capron Ceramic Tiles

Gueridon Design - Coffee Table with 4 Roger Capron Ceramic Tiles

By Roger Capron, Guéridon Design

Located in Stratford, CT

texture. We use these tiles to create tables, including coffee, side, and end tables, as well as

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Textile Sketch side Table

Textile Sketch side Table

By Kiki & Joost, Kiki van Eijk

Located in Eindhoven, NL

delicate shapes. The textile sketch range includes a dining table. High table. Low table. Lamp. Chair and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Superego Contemporary Modern Italian Plexiglass and Brass Side Table
Superego Contemporary Modern Italian Plexiglass and Brass Side Table

Superego Contemporary Modern Italian Plexiglass and Brass Side Table

By Studio Superego

Located in Madrid, ES

Side tables designed and produced by Studio Superego. Made of plexiglass of ten centimeters

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Agate, Brass

Leather and Bronze Leaf Side Table by Artist Florian Roeper
Leather and Bronze Leaf Side Table by Artist Florian Roeper

Leather and Bronze Leaf Side Table by Artist Florian Roeper

By Studio Roeper

Located in Napa, CA

" feels like a precious little gem that I want to put in my pocket," he says. The table top consists of a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Leather, Epoxy Resin

Lacquered Parchment Coffee or Side Table in the Style of Aldo Tura, Italy 1970's
Lacquered Parchment Coffee or Side Table in the Style of Aldo Tura, Italy 1970's

Lacquered Parchment Coffee or Side Table in the Style of Aldo Tura, Italy 1970's

By Aldo Tura

Located in Antwerp, Antwerp

This elegant Italian coffee or side table, crafted in lacquered parchment, is designed in the

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Gueridon Design - Side Table with 2 Roger Capron Ceramic Tiles
Gueridon Design - Side Table with 2 Roger Capron Ceramic Tiles

Gueridon Design - Side Table with 2 Roger Capron Ceramic Tiles

By Guéridon Design, Roger Capron

Located in Stratford, CT

and texture. We use these tiles to create tables, coffee tables, side tables and end tables. Custom

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Gueridon Design - Side Table with 2 Roger Capron Ceramic Tiles
Gueridon Design - Side Table with 2 Roger Capron Ceramic Tiles

Gueridon Design - Side Table with 2 Roger Capron Ceramic Tiles

By Roger Capron, Guéridon Design

Located in Stratford, CT

texture. We use these tiles to create tables, including coffee, side, and end tables. Custom tables

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

T178/S Hexagonal Small Coffee Table with Gold Base and Marble Top by Zanaboni
T178/S Hexagonal Small Coffee Table with Gold Base and Marble Top by Zanaboni

T178/S Hexagonal Small Coffee Table with Gold Base and Marble Top by Zanaboni

By Zanaboni

Located in MEDA, IT

The sleek and contemporary T178/S small coffee table features a subtle and elegant metal base gold

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Metal

T178/H Hexagonal Tall Coffee Table with Gold Base and Marble Top by Zanaboni
T178/H Hexagonal Tall Coffee Table with Gold Base and Marble Top by Zanaboni

T178/H Hexagonal Tall Coffee Table with Gold Base and Marble Top by Zanaboni

By Zanaboni

Located in MEDA, IT

The sleek and contemporary T178/H tall coffee table features a subtle and elegant metal base gold

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Mouseman Octagonal Side Table
Mouseman Octagonal Side Table

Mouseman Octagonal Side Table

Located in New York, NY

Hand-picked by buyers at Ann Morris Inc.

Category

Antique 1890s English Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Sun and Moon Marble and Metal Coffee Table, Alpine, by Lara Bohinc
Sun and Moon Marble and Metal Coffee Table, Alpine, by Lara Bohinc

Sun and Moon Marble and Metal Coffee Table, Alpine, by Lara Bohinc

By Lara Bohinc

Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM

The Lunar Collection introduces the Half Moon dining table, the Sun and Moon coffee table and the

Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Sun and Moon Marble and Metal Coffee Table, Dune, by Lara Bohinc
Sun and Moon Marble and Metal Coffee Table, Dune, by Lara Bohinc

Sun and Moon Marble and Metal Coffee Table, Dune, by Lara Bohinc

By Lara Bohinc

Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM

The Lunar Collection introduces the Half Moon dining table, the Sun and Moon coffee table and the

Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Sun and Moon Marble and Metal Coffee Table, Snow, by Lara Bohinc
Sun and Moon Marble and Metal Coffee Table, Snow, by Lara Bohinc

Sun and Moon Marble and Metal Coffee Table, Snow, by Lara Bohinc

By Lara Bohinc

Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM

The Lunar Collection introduces the Half Moon dining table, the Sun and Moon coffee table and the

Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Andrianna Shamaris Cracked Resin Side Table in Teak & Resin
Andrianna Shamaris Cracked Resin Side Table in Teak & Resin

Andrianna Shamaris Cracked Resin Side Table in Teak & Resin

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

addition to any space. The Cracked Resin Collection is a revolutionary line of modern coffee tables, side

Category

2010s Indonesian Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Resin, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

French 1960s Bamboo and Rattan Coffee Table with Two Drawers
French 1960s Bamboo and Rattan Coffee Table with Two Drawers

French 1960s Bamboo and Rattan Coffee Table with Two Drawers

Located in London, GB

A French 1970s bamboo and rattan coffee or low side table with two drawers on the front edge each

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Gio Ponti Style Side Table
Gio Ponti Style Side Table

Gio Ponti Style Side Table

By Gio Ponti, Richard Ginori

Located in Red Lion, PA

Elegant side table feautring a yellow porcelin design with white flowers and a glass top with brass

Category

Vintage 1960s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Gueridon Console / Coffee Table with 4 Roger CapronCeramic Tiles
Gueridon Console / Coffee Table with 4 Roger CapronCeramic Tiles

Gueridon Console / Coffee Table with 4 Roger CapronCeramic Tiles

By Guéridon Design, Roger Capron

Located in Stratford, CT

and texture. We use these tiles to create tables, coffee tables, side tables and end tables. Custom

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal and Glass Coffee Table 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal and Glass Coffee Table 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal and Glass Coffee Table 1960s

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid-Century Modern vintage chromed metal and glass coffee table / side table with a greenish glass

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Spanish Baroque Side Table with Wood Stretcher and Big Drawer
Spanish Baroque Side Table with Wood Stretcher and Big Drawer

Spanish Baroque Side Table with Wood Stretcher and Big Drawer

Located in Miami, FL

19th Century Spanish Baroque side or working table with wood stretcher and top in walnut.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Spanish Baroque Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Fancy, Noble Bar Table or Side Table
Fancy, Noble Bar Table or Side Table

Fancy, Noble Bar Table or Side Table

Located in Berlin, DE

Fancy, noble bar table / serving table / side table. Solid wood with inlaid veneer. Straight frame

Category

20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

English side table ca. 1900
English side table ca. 1900

English side table ca. 1900

Located in MILL, NL

English side table. Ca. 1900. Made of solid oak. In very good condition. Dimensions: 61H x 60,5ø

Category

Antique Early 1900s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Spanish Drinks Table / Side Table in Iron and Brass with Mirror Top, 1950s
Spanish Drinks Table / Side Table in Iron and Brass with Mirror Top, 1950s

Spanish Drinks Table / Side Table in Iron and Brass with Mirror Top, 1950s

By Ferro Art

Located in Barcelona, ES

accents showing an aged patina with black and gilt details. Use it as side table, cocktails table, smokers

Category

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

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron, Brass

Side Table by John Tapp
Side Table by John Tapp

Side Table by John Tapp

$1,864Sale Price|20% Off

Side Table by John Tapp

By Johan Tapp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare side table designed and manufactured by Johan Tapp. This side or end table is complemented by

Category

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

Materials

Glass, Wood

Side Table / Bench Organic Modern Contemporary Blackened Steel and Walnut
Side Table / Bench Organic Modern Contemporary Blackened Steel and Walnut

Side Table / Bench Organic Modern Contemporary Blackened Steel and Walnut

By J.M. Szymanski

Located in Bronx, NY

TABLE NO. 19 J.M. Szymanski d. 2023 With the combined power of our steel smith and the modern

Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel, Iron

Compose Side Table Smoked Oak Black by Warm Nordic
Compose Side Table Smoked Oak Black by Warm Nordic

Compose Side Table Smoked Oak Black by Warm Nordic

Located in Geneve, CH

coffee table and side table with a unique combination of wood and metal for a distinct lightness. Compose

Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Peter Ghyczy T24 Brass and Glass Side Tables, Mid-Century Modern
Peter Ghyczy T24 Brass and Glass Side Tables, Mid-Century Modern

Peter Ghyczy T24 Brass and Glass Side Tables, Mid-Century Modern

By Peter Ghyczy

Located in Oirlo, LI

Step into the world of iconic 1970s design with the Peter Ghyczy T24 table set. These vintage

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Eames Contract Base Side Table
Eames Contract Base Side Table

Eames Contract Base Side Table

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Dronten, NL

Contract Base side table, designed by Charles & Ray Eames. Early version in chrome-plated aluminium

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Icon Side Table 15" by Phase Design, with Marble Top
Icon Side Table 15" by Phase Design, with Marble Top

Icon Side Table 15" by Phase Design, with Marble Top

By Reza Feiz

Located in North Hollywood, CA

The Icon Tables are a suite of side, coffee, and dining tables comprised of a powder coated metal

Category

2010s American Side Tables

Materials

Travertine, Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass, Steel

Icon Side Table 15" by Phase Design, with Wood Top
Icon Side Table 15" by Phase Design, with Wood Top

Icon Side Table 15" by Phase Design, with Wood Top

By Reza Feiz

Located in North Hollywood, CA

The Icon Tables are a suite of side, coffee, and dining tables comprised of a powder coated metal

Category

2010s American Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Icon Side Table 18" by Phase Design, with Wood Top
Icon Side Table 18" by Phase Design, with Wood Top

Icon Side Table 18" by Phase Design, with Wood Top

By Reza Feiz

Located in North Hollywood, CA

The Icon Tables are a suite of side, coffee, and dining tables comprised of a powder coated metal

Category

2010s American Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Icon Side Table 18" by Phase Design, with Glass Top
Icon Side Table 18" by Phase Design, with Glass Top

Icon Side Table 18" by Phase Design, with Glass Top

By Reza Feiz

Located in North Hollywood, CA

The Icon Tables are a suite of side, coffee, and dining tables comprised of a powder coated metal

Category

2010s American Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Compose Side Table, by Charlotte Høncke from Warm Nordic
Compose Side Table, by Charlotte Høncke from Warm Nordic

Compose Side Table, by Charlotte Høncke from Warm Nordic

Located in Viby J, DK

Stylish coffee table and side table with a unique combination of wood and metal for a distinct

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Slovenian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Chic French 1940s Iron and Marble Side Table (2 Available)
Chic French 1940s Iron and Marble Side Table (2 Available)

Chic French 1940s Iron and Marble Side Table (2 Available)

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Very lovely, almost-pair of side or coffee tables. The wrought iron bases have elaborate curlicue

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

French Occasional or Side Tables of Brass, Steel and Glass - Two Available
French Occasional or Side Tables of Brass, Steel and Glass - Two Available

French Occasional or Side Tables of Brass, Steel and Glass - Two Available

Located in Austin, TX

decorations (stylized pomegranates) on the leg tops Perfect for use as side or end tables or placed together

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel

Small Modern Side Table Mountain, Marble and mirror top, Metal and brass base.
Small Modern Side Table Mountain, Marble and mirror top, Metal and brass base.

Small Modern Side Table Mountain, Marble and mirror top, Metal and brass base.

By Comité de Proyectos

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

. This coffee table is a contemporary Mexican piece and is produced in Mexico by craftsmen. It's a

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

E238/SE - High Side Table
E238/SE - High Side Table

E238/SE - High Side Table

By CPRN HOMOOD

Located in Ponsacco, IT

A high side table featuring a sleek metal top and a velvet lacquered base. The contrast between the

Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Tall Inside Side Table with Wooden Top by Domkapa
Tall Inside Side Table with Wooden Top by Domkapa

Tall Inside Side Table with Wooden Top by Domkapa

Located in Geneve, CH

includes different versions to fulfill all of your project’s needs: coffee tables, low and tall side tables

Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Pair of 1980s Spanish Bamboo and Lace Wicker Side Tables
Pair of 1980s Spanish Bamboo and Lace Wicker Side Tables

Pair of 1980s Spanish Bamboo and Lace Wicker Side Tables

Located in Marbella, ES

Spanish made pair of bamboo and lace wicker side tables with a glass top.  

Category

Late 20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker

C. 2010 Shelton Mindel for Knoll SM Coffee Side Table in Steel w/ 24" Glass Top
C. 2010 Shelton Mindel for Knoll SM Coffee Side Table in Steel w/ 24" Glass Top

C. 2010 Shelton Mindel for Knoll SM Coffee Side Table in Steel w/ 24" Glass Top

By Lee Mindel, Knoll, Peter Shelton

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a SM Side or Coffee Table, initially designed by Peter Shelton and Lee Mindel for Knoll

Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Tall Inside Side Table with Metal Top by Domkapa
Tall Inside Side Table with Metal Top by Domkapa

Tall Inside Side Table with Metal Top by Domkapa

Located in Geneve, CH

Tall inside side table with metal top by Domkapa Dimensions: W 40 x D 40 x H 50 cm. Materials

Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Side Table, France, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Side Table, France, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Side Table, France, 1960s

Located in Piacenza, Italy

Mid-Century Modern brass and glass side table, France, c. 1960 Vintage Mid-Century Modern brass

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Large Modern Side Table Mountain, Marble and mirror top, Metal and brass base.
Large Modern Side Table Mountain, Marble and mirror top, Metal and brass base.

Large Modern Side Table Mountain, Marble and mirror top, Metal and brass base.

By Comité de Proyectos

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

. This coffee table is a contemporary Mexican piece and is produced in Mexico by craftsmen. It's a

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

Alfonso Marina Wrought Iron and Parquetry Wood Top Side Table
Alfonso Marina Wrought Iron and Parquetry Wood Top Side Table

Alfonso Marina Wrought Iron and Parquetry Wood Top Side Table

By Alfonso Marina

Located in Germantown, MD

Beautifully crafted wrought iron and parquetry wood top side table in great condition. Variety of

Category

Late 20th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Itaca Side Table by Atlasproject
Itaca Side Table by Atlasproject

Itaca Side Table by Atlasproject

By Atlasproject

Located in Manocalzati, Avellino

A door that leads to infinite others. The geometries of the Itaca coffee tables invite you to a

Category

Early 2000s European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Coffee Table with Glass Top, Steel Legs and 12 Leather Trim Legs by Dan Wenger
Coffee Table with Glass Top, Steel Legs and 12 Leather Trim Legs by Dan Wenger

Coffee Table with Glass Top, Steel Legs and 12 Leather Trim Legs by Dan Wenger

By Dan Wenger

Located in Berlin, DE

supports for glass. Custom dimensions available with extended delivery time. Side table or occasional

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Drexel Eastrend Pecan and Burl Biedermeier Style Pedestal Cocktail Side Table
Drexel Eastrend Pecan and Burl Biedermeier Style Pedestal Cocktail Side Table

Drexel Eastrend Pecan and Burl Biedermeier Style Pedestal Cocktail Side Table

By Karl Johan, John Van Koert, Drexel, Henredon

Located in Chattanooga, TN

In mid‑century formality with modern flair, this Drexel Eastrend occasional table unfolds as a

Category

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

Materials

Walnut, Burl

  • 1
  • ...
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Coffee And Side Tables", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Coffee And Side Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of coffee and side tables is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and glass, all coffee and side tables available were constructed with great care. We have 1434 antique and vintage coffee and side tables in-stock, while there are 386 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of coffee and side tables available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco coffee and side tables are consistently popular styles. Andrianna Shamaris, Peter Ghyczy and Angelo Mangiarotti each produced beautiful coffee and side tables that are worth considering.

How Much are Coffee And Side Tables?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,200, while they’re typically $100 on the low end and $53,719 highest priced.

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 — shop Art Deco coffee tables, travertine coffee tables and other antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables today.

Questions About Coffee And Side Tables
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    Side tables are often simply called side tables. If positioned on either end of a sofa or loveseat, you might refer to them as end tables. General terms for side tables and other tables commonly used in seating areas include occasional tables and accent tables. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of side tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Side tables are used next to furniture like beds and couches to provide an accessible place for keeping essential items at hand. In the living room, side tables are often used to display flower arrangements, photos or books as well as to set down a drink. In the bedroom, a side table is typically populated with items like a lamp, bedtime reading material, and a charging device for a phone. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary side tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A nesting table is a set of tables designed to be stored one inside or under the other, giving them a layered or stacked appearance. A side table is a table that’s placed beside a piece of furniture. A nesting side table would be a series of side tables in graduated heights that can be stacked or nested together. Shop a collection of nesting tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A side table should stand one to three inches below the arm of the sofa or chair it is placed next to.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Yes, a coffee table can be too low. Most experts recommend choosing a coffee table that is around one to two inches lower than the seat height of your sofa or loveseat. You may find it difficult to access items on the tabletop while seated if you choose a shorter table. In addition, an overly low coffee table can make a room feel cramped or unbalanced. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Sometimes, designers intentionally place ultra-low coffee tables in spaces to create a bold contrast in a large room. Feel free to break from convention when choosing a coffee table. What's most important is that the finished result appeals to you and allows you to enjoy your seating area to the fullest. Shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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 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 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.

    Shop a wide variety of coffee 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023
    There are two differences between end tables and side tables: function and size. Typically, end tables go beside a chair or at opposite ends of a sofa and have smaller tabletops, while side tables go toward the sides of seating areas or against walls and feature a larger surface area. However, many people use the words side and end tables interchangeably, so these differences may not always apply. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of end and side tables.
  • 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.

    Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between a center table and a coffee table is usually size. Center tables tend to be larger-sized accent tables placed in the center of seating areas. On the other hand, coffee tables are smaller tables usually positioned in front of sofas and loveseats. On 1stDibs, find a variety of center tables and coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a coffee table and a console table is in the design. A coffee table is a low table that comes in many shapes, such as surfaces that are rectangles, squares, ovals or circles. Console tables are taller and usually have elongated shapes, such as ovals, rectangles or semicircles. Placement is another differentiator between the two types of tables. Coffee tables usually go in front of sofas and loveseats, while console tables may be placed behind a sofa or loveseat or along a wall. Find a large collection of coffee tables and console tables on 1stDibs.
  • 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 ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A tall side table may also be called a console table. While these furnishings are not as common in today’s interiors as their coffee-table and side-table counterparts, console tables are stylish home accents and have become more prevalent over the years. The popularity of wood console tables took shape during the 17th and 18th centuries in French and Italian culture, and were exclusively featured in the palatial homes of the upper class. Find console tables today on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What tiny side tables are called varies. Some people may simply refer to them as side tables. Others describe them as end tables if they're placed on either end of a sofa or loveseat. When used elsewhere in a room, small side tables are often called accent tables. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary side tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    No, a side table shouldn't always be lower than a sofa. To make it easy to access items on a table, a sofa's arms should generally be no more than 2 to 3 inches above or below the tabletop. This rule of thumb differs from the one for coffee tables, which should be as tall or 1 to 2 inches shorter than the seat height of the sofa to ensure a balanced look. Explore a large selection of side tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To determine whether a side table is an antique, closely examine its details. Older pieces will typically have telltale features like wood pegs, hand-cut dovetails with some slight imperfections and mortise-and-tenon construction. Tables that are a consistent color throughout or have machine-cut moldings or carvings are unlikely to be antiques. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can be a helpful resource when dating tables. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern side tables on 1stDibs.