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Fundamenta Coffee Table 47 Solid Wood, Geometric Lines by NONO
By NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Fundamenta Coffee Table 47 Solid Wood, Geometric Lines by NONO
Sculptural coffee table made of
Category
2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
PANTE Coffee Table in Chocolate Finish 47”
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
cohesion. Made with a chocolate wood finish, these tables measure 47 inches in diameter, ideal for various
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Sculptural Harmony Unseen Force #47: Joel Escalona's Oak Coffee Table
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Solid Wood Unseen Force #46: Joel Escalona's Coffee Table, Artistic Craft
Sculptural coffee table
Category
2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Bohemian Modern Sculptural Woven Wicker Rattan Bamboo Coffee Table Ottoman 47"
By Isamu Kenmochi
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare vintage / mid century Bohemian / Boho wicker / rattan / bamboo coffee table or ottoman
Category
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
H 20 in W 31 in D 47 in
Rectangular Coffee Table Serie 47 – Sereno by NONO with Minimalist Form
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Rectangular Coffee Table Serie 47 – Sereno by NONO with Minimalist Form
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Sereno Coffee Table
Category
2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Black Oak and Glass Rectangular 47-Inch Coffee Table, Customizable Arc Line
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
The Arc rectangular coffee table by Uultis Studio exemplifies minimalist elegance, offering a
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Oak
Teak 47-Inch Top Coffee Table with Jaguar Inspiration, Black Base, Pantê Line
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
A Pantê coffee table designed by Uultis Studio with 47-Inch teak top and black metal base. The
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Customizable Coffee Table with Black Wood and 47-Inch Cane Top – Plot Collection
Located in Miami, FL
A Plot coffee table designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis with 47-Inch top, black matte finish and
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Teak, Cane
H 12 in W 47 in D 25 in
Black Wood Coffee Table with Black Metallic Base, 47-Inch Top - Pantê Collection
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
A Pantê coffee table designed by Uultis Studio with black metallic base and black wood finish top
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
H 8 in W 47 in D 22 in
Rectangular Coffee Table with Walnut Veneer and 47-Inch Bronze Mirror Top - Arc
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
The Arc rectangular coffee table, a design by Uultis Studio, seamlessly blends natural warmth and
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mirror, Teak
H 8 in W 27 in D 47 in
Coffee Table with Bronze Mirror 47-Inch Top and Imbuia Oak Frame, Arc Collection
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
An Arc Imbuia oak coffee table designed by Uultis Studio with 47-Inch bronze mirror top. Introduce
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mirror, Oak
H 8 in W 27 in D 47 in
De Sede Table DS 47 Square Table Leather Travertine Stone, Circa 1970
By De Sede
Located in Vienna, AT
De Sede leather table with travertine stone top in very good condition, Switzerland 1970
Dimensions
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Two-Tone Geometric Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
art poised to elevate any room's ambience.
This coffee table spans a generous 47 inches in width, 30
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Unique Round Table Solace 47: Solid Walnut, Hand-Finished Elegance
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Sculptural Coffee Table Made of Solid Wood, Center Table Solace S47 by Joel Escalona
The Solace
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
one of a kind coffee table. Full dimensions; 47” wide x 19.5″ – 16” deep x 16” high.
This coffee
Category
2010s Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Adrian Pearsall Mid Century Coffee Table
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian Pearsall Mid Century Coffee Table
This coffee table measures: 30 wide x 47 deep x 16 inches
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Set of 3 stackable coffee tables, 1970s
Located in Palermo, PA
Set of 3 stackable coffee tables, 1970s.
Dimensions:
1 H=47 cm; W= 51 cm; D= 36 cm;
2 H=42 cm; W
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Vintage Danish Modern Teak Tile Top Coffee Table
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Tile Top Coffee Table
Dimensions: 47 1/2 W ; 18 H ; 20 D.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Set of 2 Low Tables in Wood or Lacquer - 47" and 25" Diameter
Located in NEW YORK, NY
These sets of two low tables offer a versatile and stylish addition to any interior space
Category
2010s Greek Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Lacquer, Wood, Glass
Daniel Gluck Mid Century Bronze Brutalist Swirl Coffee Table
By Daniel Gluck
Located in Countryside, IL
Daniel Gluck Mid Century Bronze Brutalist Swirl Coffee Table
This coffee table measures: 47 wide x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Louis XV Style Inlaid Wood Ormolu Mounted Cocktail Coffee Table
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Gorgeous Louis XV Style Inlaid Wood Ormolu Mounted Cocktail Coffee Table
Dimensions : 47" Long X
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Andrianna Shamaris St. Barts Teak Wood Console or Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
for added protection. This can also be turned and used as a coffee table size 47 x 32 x 19” high
Category
2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Modern Burl Chrome & Polished Stainless Steel Floating Coffee Table Plinth Base
By Milo Baughman, Pace Collection
Located in Topeka, KS
NEEDS to be yours!!
Coffee Table:
• Height – 10.75 Inches
• Width – 47 Inches
• Depth – 27 Inches
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
H 10.75 in W 47 in D 27 in
Cognac leather and mirror top coffee table DS47 by De Sede, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Lyon, FR
Beautiful square coffee table model DS-47, in cognac buffalo leather and black lacquered glass
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather, Glass, Mirror
H 15.36 in W 38.59 in D 38.59 in
Vintage Percival Lafer Rosewood Set of Three Tables
By Percival Lafer
Located in Toledo, OH
Set of three vintage Percival Lafer tables. Pieced stacked rosewood top with new glass tops. Coffee
Category
Mid-20th Century Central American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
20th Century Bamboo Wood Italian Modern Living Room Set, 1970
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
. Chairs measures H 71 W 51 D 47 cm, Coffee table H 79 W 97 D 50 cm
Category
20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo
Sculptural Harmony Unseen Force #47: Joel Escalona's Oak Coffee Table
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Sculptural Harmony Unseen Force #47: Joel Escalona's Oak Coffee Table
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This monolithic
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
H 70.87 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Live Edge Side Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
Live edge side table
Beautiful sculptural live edge coffee or side table.
Measures: 47" x 23" x
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
De Sede Brown Stitched Leather Side Tables
By De Sede
Located in Delft, NL
inch) diagonally.
In total the weight is about 16.5 kilos
The side tables matches with the coffee
Category
20th Century Swiss Side Tables
Materials
Leather
Florence Knoll 47" Square Low Coffee Table, Glass Top & Gold Frame
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in East Greenville, PA
Mies van der Rohe.
47" Low Square Coffee Table
Frame is welded square steel tube in limited edition
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel, Gold Plate
Florence Knoll 47" Square Low Coffee Table, Glass Top & Antique Bronze Frame
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in East Greenville, PA
Florence Knoll learned from Mies van der Rohe.
47" Low Square Coffee Table. Frame is welded square steel
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
H 13.75 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Massive Paul McCobb 47" Milk Glass and Brass Cocktail Table for Directional
By Paul McCobb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Absolutely stunning and extremely rare architectural brass frame cocktail table by Paul McCobb for
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Percival Lafer Rosewood and Smoked Glass Coffee and End Tables
By Percival Lafer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
- Coffee table.
W: 47" H: 15" L: 27".
Dimensions - End table.
W: 25.25" H: 15"
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Rosewood
Aviation Furniture Coffee Table with Lycoming Engine by JP Carpentier
By Jean-Pierre Carpentier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
- Aeronautical furniture coffee table with one bell 47 helicopter Lycoming engine.
Aircraft table.
The Lycoming O
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
H 18.12 in W 43.31 in D 51.19 in
1960's Living Room Set in Bamboo Wood
Located in Florence, IT
cm 78 x 58 x h 37 - 75
one coffee table dm 70 x h 47
Category
Vintage 1960s French Living Room Sets
Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
. Legs can be cut to shorten the height if needed. Small elm bench or low coffee table.
47”w x 24”d x 19
Category
20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
Brown Wood Slice Side Table, Indonesia, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
grain patterns.
A larger rectangular coffee table, 47" x 31" x 16", reference # F2112, made of the same
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid 20th Century French Monastery Style Oak Trestle Coffee Table, 47-in long
Located in Fayetteville, AR
From the region of Normandy, France, this mid twentieth century French oak monastery style coffee
Category
Mid-20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
H 20.5 in W 47 in D 24 in
Oval Center Table in Mahogany with Turned Pedestal, Denmark, c 1840
Located in Miami, FL
chairs and would have been used in front of the sofa like a modern day coffee table.
47" long X 35
Category
Antique 19th Century Danish Louis Philippe Center Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Lane Acclaim “Boomerang” Coffee Table Mid Century Modern
By Lane Acclaim
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Lane Acclaim “Boomerang” coffee table. Stunning walnut grain. 47/43 each side. Overall about 48x48
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
French Vintage Onyx Marble&Brass Coffee Table Cocktail-Table Regency Style-70s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
.
Dimensions Coffee Table :
Height : 47 cm / 18.50 inches
Width : 96 cm / 37.80 inches
Depth : 51 cm / 20.08
Category
Vintage 1970s French Regency Revival Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Metal, Brass
H 18.51 in W 37.8 in D 20.08 in
19th Century French Bur Walnut Farmhouse Coffee Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
The table is very sound with no loose joints
The Coffee table is 47” long, 23” wide, it is 18” high
Category
Antique 19th Century French Provincial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
French Vintage Onyx Marble and forged Coffee Table -Green Marble Lounge Table
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
upon request.
Dimensions Coffee Table :
Height : 47 cm / 18.50 inches
Width : 90 cm / 35.43 inches
Category
Vintage 1960s French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Wrought Iron
H 18.51 in W 35.44 in D 19.69 in
Sculptural Coffee Table in the Style of Daniel Gluck
By Daniel Gluck
Located in Denton, TX
Sculptural bronze coffee table
The base measures: 47" x 22.5" x 14.25" tall.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
French Vintage Onyx Marble&Brass Coffee Table -Marble Lounge Table-Rococo Style
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
.
More information and pictures are available upon request.
Dimensions Coffee Table :
Height : 47 cm
Category
Vintage 1970s French Rococo Revival Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Onyx, Brass, Steel
H 18.51 in W 46.86 in D 21.66 in
Vintage Teak Slice Sliced Rectangular Burlwood Modern Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage teak slice sliced rectangular burlwood 47" modern coffee table. Item features solid wood
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Adrian Pearsall Jacks Mid Century Walnut and Glass Coffee Table
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian Pearsall Jacks mid century walnut and glass coffee table
This table measures: 47 wide x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Vintage Industrial Wood & Cast Iron Nutting Cart / Coffee Table
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial Wood & Cast Iron Nutting Cart / Coffee Table. Measurements are 47 1/2" x 27 1/4
Category
20th Century American Tables
Materials
Iron
De Sede Ds-47 Brown Coffee Table
By De Sede
Located in Delft, NL
De Sede DS-47 coffee table
De Sede DS-47 coffee table with bronze mirror glass on top. The table
Category
20th Century Swiss Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather, Glass
Patinated Cognac Leather "DS-47" Rectangular Coffee Table De Sede, Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede rectangular coffee table "DS-47" design 1970, made of the highest quality buffalo leather
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather, Glass
H 15.5 in W 54 in D 29.5 in
De Sede Table DS 47 Table Leather Bronze Mirror, Circa 1970
By De Sede
Located in Vienna, AT
sized rectangular table, fully wrapped in the trademark thick bull leather of the Ds-47 series.
The
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather, Mirror
De Sede Table DS 47 Table Brown Leather Travertine Stone, Circa 1970
By De Sede
Located in Vienna, AT
De Sede leather table with travertine stone top in very good condition, Switzerland 1970
Dimensions
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
De Sede DS 47 Large Square Table Brown Leather Travertine Stone, Circa 1970
By De Sede
Located in Vienna, AT
De Sede leather table with travertine stone top in very good condition, Switzerland 1970
Dimensions
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
H 15.5 in W 38.2 in D 38.2 in
Adrian Pearsall Midcentury Walnut and Glass Top Coffee Table
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian Pearsall midcentury walnut and glass top coffee table
Coffee table measures: 47 wide x 33
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
De Sede Table Leather Bronze Mirror DS 47 Square Coffee Table, Circa 1970
By De Sede
Located in Vienna, AT
table, well sized with 38“ and fully wrapped in the trademark thick bull leather of the Ds-47 series
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Mirror, Leather
H 15.74 in W 38.6 in D 38.6 in
Spanish Colonial Gueridon End or Side Table in Carved Wood
Located in Barcelona, ES
. The top shows some wear commensurate with age.
Use it as side table, end table or coffee /cocktails
Category
20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Pine
Midcentury Coffee Table by Aksel Bender Madsen for Bovenkamp, 1960s
By Bovenkamp, Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Coffee Table by Aksel Bender Madsen for Bovenkamp, 1960s.
Dimensions: Coffee table 47 cm H, 100
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Rectangular Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Rectangular Coffee Table/Metal and Arurog
47" L x 27" W x 15" H
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Chrome and Knotted Pine Coffee Table
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Chrome and knotted pine coffee table
Measures: 59" x 47" x 17.5"
6868-34.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Vintage Danish MCM Copenhagen Table Dining and Coffee Table in 1 - 072366
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Coffee Table folds up and become a dining table with pull out leaves.
Dimensions
Coffee Table 21
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
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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 Table 47
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Can a coffee table be too low?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Yes, 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 ExpertAugust 26, 2024The 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, 2024The 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 ExpertOctober 7, 2024The 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 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.
- 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Coffee tables became popular in the 1920s and ’30s. Pieces from this time period often show off the characteristics of Art Deco design, such as metal accents, mirrored finishes and the use of exotic woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Coffee tables first came into use during the Victorian era, largely in response to the rise of coffee houses in London. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024There isn't really a standard size of a coffee table. Manufacturers produce coffee tables in a range of sizes and shapes. However, many rectangular tables are around 45 to 48 inches in length by 25 to 28 inches in width. Heights typically range from 16 to 18 inches. Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- 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 ExpertApril 5, 2024How big a coffee table for a sectional should be depends on the dimensions of the sectional. For a balanced look, a coffee table should be roughly two-thirds of the length of the sofa portion of a sofa and chaise sectional. If you have an L-shaped sofa, the coffee table should be around two-thirds of the length of each arm. Find a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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.
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