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Romeo Rega Brownn Lacquered Wood and Brass Midcentury Italian Side Table 70'
Romeo Rega Brownn Lacquered Wood and Brass Midcentury Italian Side Table 70'

Romeo Rega Brownn Lacquered Wood and Brass Midcentury Italian Side Table 70'

By Romeo Rega

Located in Madrid, ES

Romeo Rega Brownn Lacquered Wood and Brass Midcentury Italian Coffee Table 70'. Good condition.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Oceanus Coffe Table OCEANUS-TOR-70
Oceanus Coffe Table OCEANUS-TOR-70

Oceanus Coffe Table OCEANUS-TOR-70

Unavailable|$2,143 / item

Oceanus Coffe Table OCEANUS-TOR-70

By Alex Mint

Located in Kastoria, GR

A luxurious square coffee table inspired by the ocean breezes, projecting both elegance and

Category

2010s Greek Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Chromed steel and glass coffee table. Italy 70'
Chromed steel and glass coffee table. Italy 70'

Chromed steel and glass coffee table. Italy 70'

Located in Madrid, ES

Chromed steel and glass coffee table. Italy 70'

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Coffee Table Space Age Gold con top in Cristallo anni ‘70
Coffee Table Space Age Gold con top in Cristallo anni ‘70

Coffee Table Space Age Gold con top in Cristallo anni ‘70

Located in Foggia, FG

Coffee Table Gold Space Age anni ‘70 con top in cristallo Base in metallo oro brevettato in

Category

Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Crystal, Aluminum

Leaf-shaped metal coffee table
Leaf-shaped metal coffee table

Leaf-shaped metal coffee table

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Leaf-shaped metal coffee table from Italy. 70's. Metal top and chrome base. No restauration, some

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Series of Nesting Tables Year 70
Series of Nesting Tables Year 70

Series of Nesting Tables Year 70

Located in charmes, FR

set of three nesting tables from the 70s, in very good condition, smoked glass tops, gilt metal

Category

Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Stunning Big 70's Parchment, Goatskin Cocktail Table
Stunning Big 70's Parchment, Goatskin Cocktail Table

Stunning Big 70's Parchment, Goatskin Cocktail Table

Located in Milan, IT

Stunning big Italian 70's goatskin cocktail/coffe table ,with massive ribbed wooden legs and a very

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Parchment Paper, Wood

Mid-century slatbench  by Walter Antonis for Spectrum mid 70's
Mid-century slatbench  by Walter Antonis for Spectrum mid 70's

Mid-century slatbench by Walter Antonis for Spectrum mid 70's

By Walter Antonis

Located in BREDA, NL

constructed Dutch Design, super heavy quality. Can be used both as bench or coffee table. Remains in good

Category

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

Materials

Oak

Contemporary Krafla Coffee Table in Marble, Brass, Copper
Contemporary Krafla Coffee Table in Marble, Brass, Copper

Contemporary Krafla Coffee Table in Marble, Brass, Copper

By Railis Kotlevs

Located in Husavik, IS

Kotlevs in Iceland Specifications: Coffee table Krafla Dimensions: 180cm x 70 cm x H50cm Table

Category

2010s Latvian Modern Center Tables

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Brass

1960's Living Room Set in Bamboo Wood
1960's Living Room Set in Bamboo Wood

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

Vico Magistretti Space Age Fiberglass "Gaudì" Living Room Set for Artemide, 1974
Vico Magistretti Space Age Fiberglass "Gaudì" Living Room Set for Artemide, 1974

Vico Magistretti Space Age Fiberglass "Gaudì" Living Room Set for Artemide, 1974

By Artemide, Vico Magistretti

Located in Padova, IT

Living room set composed by three chocolate colored "Gaudì" armchairs and 1 "Demetrio 70" coffee

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Living Room Sets

Materials

Fiberglass

Coffee Table 70 by Alvar Aalto for Artek
Coffee Table 70 by Alvar Aalto for Artek

Coffee Table 70 by Alvar Aalto for Artek

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

This coffee table 70 was designed by Alvar Aalto in 1933 for O.y. Huonekalu – ja Rakennusstyötehdas

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

Black round brutalist stone resin coffee table, 70’s Netherlands.
Black round brutalist stone resin coffee table, 70’s Netherlands.

Black round brutalist stone resin coffee table, 70’s Netherlands.

Located in Landgraaf, NL

Black brutalist stone resin coffee table, 70’s Netherlands. Impressive table made from a mixture of

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Resin

Large Black Brutalist Stone Resin Coffee Table, 70’s Netherlands
Large Black Brutalist Stone Resin Coffee Table, 70’s Netherlands

Large Black Brutalist Stone Resin Coffee Table, 70’s Netherlands

Located in Landgraaf, NL

Large black brutalist stone resin coffee table, 70’s Netherlands. Impressive table made from a

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Vintage 1970s Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Resin

Black brutalist stone resin coffee table, 70’s The Netherlands.
Black brutalist stone resin coffee table, 70’s The Netherlands.

Black brutalist stone resin coffee table, 70’s The Netherlands.

Located in Landgraaf, NL

Black brutalist stone resin coffee table, 70’s The Netherlands. Impressive table made from a

Category

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

Materials

Resin

vintage seating group  armchairs  coffee table  70's  Sweden
vintage seating group  armchairs  coffee table  70's  Sweden

vintage seating group armchairs coffee table 70's Sweden

Located in Lemmer, NL

vintage seating group armchairs coffee table 70's Sweden period 60's design unknown Sweden

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Pine

Aldo Tura coffee table 70’s.
Aldo Tura coffee table 70’s.

Aldo Tura coffee table 70’s.

By Aldo Tura, Tura

Located in bari, IT

This coffee table by Aldo Tura represents his transition to the aesthetics of the 1970s. In fact

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Beech, Parchment Paper

Mid-Century Coffee Table by Lane, Paul McCobb Era
Mid-Century Coffee Table by Lane, Paul McCobb Era

Mid-Century Coffee Table by Lane, Paul McCobb Era

By Lane Furniture

Located in Chula Vista, CA

joints in solid rosewood and ebony wood. Stamped underneath with makers label. Coffee table 70" L x 18" W

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

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

1970 Pair Spanish Faux Bamboo Brass and Smoked Glass Side Coffee Tables
1970 Pair Spanish Faux Bamboo Brass and Smoked Glass Side Coffee Tables

1970 Pair Spanish Faux Bamboo Brass and Smoked Glass Side Coffee Tables

Located in Madrid, ES

An elegant pair of Spanish coffee tables, 70's era, made in gilded brass and some parts also

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Revival Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Set of two Elegant Flowers Coffee Table, in Marble, Walnut or Ash wood
Set of two Elegant Flowers Coffee Table, in Marble, Walnut or Ash wood

Set of two Elegant Flowers Coffee Table, in Marble, Walnut or Ash wood

Located in Paris, FR

Set of two coffee tables, 70 cm and 90 cm of diameters. ( another dimension, table of 110 cm

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2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Space Age Egg Chair Seating Group Senftenberger by Peter Ghyczy for Reuter
Space Age Egg Chair Seating Group Senftenberger by Peter Ghyczy for Reuter

Space Age Egg Chair Seating Group Senftenberger by Peter Ghyczy for Reuter

By Peter Ghyczy, Reuter Products

Located in Saarbrücken, SL

heigh dimensions coffee table: 70 cm depth 70 cm width 40 cm heigh.  

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Vintage 1970s German Space Age Living Room Sets

Materials

Lacquer

White 70's Italian Coffee Table
White 70's Italian Coffee Table

White 70's Italian Coffee Table

Located in New York, NY

Made in Italy by Sabot in the 70's. Originally made with black laminate it has been lacquered white

Category

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

70's Brazilian Coffee Table
70's Brazilian Coffee Table

70's Brazilian Coffee Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

70's Brazilian sculptural coffee table with three legs and a glass top

Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

French 70's coffee table
French 70's coffee table

French 70's coffee table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French 70's coffee table. Atomic / molecular base with brown lacquered top. 48 cm tall x 110 cm

Category

Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Italian 70's Coffee Table
Italian 70's Coffee Table

Italian 70's Coffee Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian coffee Table by: Willy Rizzo. Buy this 4 leaf clover looking table for good luck:)

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

70's Sculptural Coffee Table
70's Sculptural Coffee Table

70's Sculptural Coffee Table

Located in New York, NY

A chrome plated steel 1970's cocktail table with a half inch rectangular glass top in the style of

Category

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

Materials

Steel

vintage coffee table  table  glass  70's
vintage coffee table  table  glass  70's

vintage coffee table table glass 70's

Located in Lemmer, NL

vintage coffee table table glass 70's period 70's design unknown condition good light

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Vintage 1970s Dutch Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Articulated brass 70's coffee table
Articulated brass 70's coffee table

Articulated brass 70's coffee table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Articulated brass 70's coffee table

Category

20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

70's Brazilian Jacaranda Coffee Table
70's Brazilian Jacaranda Coffee Table

70's Brazilian Jacaranda Coffee Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

70's Brazilian sculptural jacaranda coffee table with four legs and a glass top

Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Jacaranda, Glass

70's Mirrored Waterfall Coffee Table
70's Mirrored Waterfall Coffee Table

70's Mirrored Waterfall Coffee Table

Located in Houston, TX

70's Mirrored Waterfall Coffee Table. Mirror is antique finished with gilt trim with aged patina

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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mirror, Wood

70’s Italian Travertine Coffee Table
70’s Italian Travertine Coffee Table

70’s Italian Travertine Coffee Table

Located in Landgraaf, NL

70’s Italian travertine coffee table. Solid top and x-base. In very good vintage condition.  

Category

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

Materials

Travertine

70’s Italian Travertine Coffee Table
70’s Italian Travertine Coffee Table

70’s Italian Travertine Coffee Table

Located in Landgraaf, NL

70’s Italian travertine coffee table. Solid top with rounded edges. The legs can be positioned how

Category

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

Materials

Travertine

70’s Italian Travertine Coffee Table
70’s Italian Travertine Coffee Table

70’s Italian Travertine Coffee Table

Located in Landgraaf, NL

70’s Italian travertine coffee table. Solid top and legs. The legs can be positioned how ever you

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

Materials

Travertine

70's Polished steel coffee table
70's Polished steel coffee table

70's Polished steel coffee table

Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest

A Unique coffee table made by an unknow designer in the 70ties. The structure is made in Laminated

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

Late 70's Travertine Square Coffee Table
Late 70's Travertine Square Coffee Table

Late 70's Travertine Square Coffee Table

Located in LYON, FR

Late 70's Square Travertine Coffee table. Measures W 70cm, H 50cm Good condition with one small

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

Materials

Travertine

Mario Bellini 70's Mirrored Coffee Table
Mario Bellini 70's Mirrored Coffee Table

Mario Bellini 70's Mirrored Coffee Table

By Mario Bellini, Cassina

Located in New York, NY

A large rare sleek cocktail table by Italian designer,Mario Bellini for Cassina furniture. The

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

François Monnet Coffe Table Early 70's
François Monnet Coffe Table Early 70's

François Monnet Coffe Table Early 70's

By François Monnet

Located in bari, IT

Low table in chromed steel with smoked glass top in the Francois Monnet style of the 70s.

Category

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

Materials

Steel

70's Italian Marble Pillar Coffee Table
70's Italian Marble Pillar Coffee Table

70's Italian Marble Pillar Coffee Table

Located in Danville, CA

Glass top measures 42" in diameter and sits 14" off the floor. 16.25" high to top of marble supports and 48" diameter OA, including marble columns.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Large 70's chrome and glass coffee table
Large 70's chrome and glass coffee table

Large 70's chrome and glass coffee table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large French 70's chrome and glass coffee table

Category

Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome, Brass

70's Art Deco Cantilevered Cocktail / Coffee Table
70's Art Deco Cantilevered Cocktail / Coffee Table

70's Art Deco Cantilevered Cocktail / Coffee Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Aluminum Deco coffee table / Side table available Darren Ransdell Design

Category

20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

70’s Alveo Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo
70’s Alveo Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo

70’s Alveo Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo

Located in Toronto, ON

This is a design classic from the 1970’s by Willy Rizzo. A chic low coffee table in black Formica

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Formica

Coffee Table T24 Design by Peter Ghyczy 70 Years
Coffee Table T24 Design by Peter Ghyczy 70 Years

Coffee Table T24 Design by Peter Ghyczy 70 Years

By Peter Ghyczy

Located in Oirlo, LI

Coffee table T24 design by Peter Ghyczy 70 years This is a beautiful coffee table with the

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Italian 70's rectangular silvery/gold metal coffee table
Italian 70's rectangular silvery/gold metal coffee table

Italian 70's rectangular silvery/gold metal coffee table

Located in New York City, NY

Elegant Modernist Italian double framed coffee table in tubular metal with interior glass inset

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20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Small Round Coffee Table on Rustic Iron Base, France circa 1960-70
Small Round Coffee Table on Rustic Iron Base, France circa 1960-70

Small Round Coffee Table on Rustic Iron Base, France circa 1960-70

Located in Round Top, TX

This rustic coffee table may also serve as a unique side table, thanks to the vintage iron rings

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Mid-20th Century French Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Afra & Tobia Scarpa coffee table from the 70's.
Afra & Tobia Scarpa coffee table from the 70's.

Afra & Tobia Scarpa coffee table from the 70's.

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in bari, IT

Coffee table wooden structure with smoked glass top 1970s production by Afra & Tobia Scarpa. Afra

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

Materials

Smoked Glass, Walnut

Wheat Coffee Table With Glass Top From 70's
Wheat Coffee Table With Glass Top From 70's

Wheat Coffee Table With Glass Top From 70's

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

. Gilded brass . Glass top . Work from 70'S

Category

Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Italian 70's Coffee Table Attributed to Willy Rizzo
Italian 70's Coffee Table Attributed to Willy Rizzo

Italian 70's Coffee Table Attributed to Willy Rizzo

By Willy Rizzo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Signor Rizzo's greatness is seen in this tantalizing table. Pockets of burl wood and brass make

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Pair of coffee tables by Charlotte Perriand for les Arcs, France, 1960-70's
Pair of coffee tables by Charlotte Perriand for les Arcs, France, 1960-70's

Pair of coffee tables by Charlotte Perriand for les Arcs, France, 1960-70's

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Paris, FR

Pair of wood coffee tables designed by Charlotte Perriand for les Arcs ski station in the French

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Incredible 70's French Lucite, Brass & Glass Square Coffee Table
Incredible 70's French Lucite, Brass & Glass Square Coffee Table

Incredible 70's French Lucite, Brass & Glass Square Coffee Table

Located in Highwood, IL

Spectacular vintage French square lucite, brass and glass two tiered coffee or cocktail table. With

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Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Chic French 70's chrome, brass and smoked glass coffee table
Chic French 70's chrome, brass and smoked glass coffee table

Chic French 70's chrome, brass and smoked glass coffee table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Chic French 70's chrome, brass and smoked glass coffee table. The bottom shelf is 6 inches from the

Category

Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

70's Chrome side / cofee table/s
70's Chrome side / cofee table/s

70's Chrome side / cofee table/s

Located in New York, NY

Two levels, irregularly shaped chrome bases that can be used for a glass top coffee table or as

Category

Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Mid Century Magistretti Coffee Table Demetrio 70, Artemide Milano, around 1970
Mid Century Magistretti Coffee Table Demetrio 70, Artemide Milano, around 1970

Mid Century Magistretti Coffee Table Demetrio 70, Artemide Milano, around 1970

By Vico Magistretti, Artemide

Located in Berlin, DE

A striking example of Italian modern design, this Demetrio 70 coffee table was created by Vico

Category

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

Materials

Plastic

Pair of 70's Coffee Tables Made of Steel and Glass
Pair of 70's Coffee Tables Made of Steel and Glass

Pair of 70's Coffee Tables Made of Steel and Glass

Located in Roma, RM

Pair of steel coffee tables with lower shelf in mirrored glass from the 1970s. Italian manufacture

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Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

A Hip Vintage 70's Chrome, Glass and Mirror Coffee Table
A Hip Vintage 70's Chrome, Glass and Mirror Coffee Table

A Hip Vintage 70's Chrome, Glass and Mirror Coffee Table

Located in Hudson, NY

This very cool coffee table seems part Studio 54 and part Cocaine line party fantasy. I can almost

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Pair of 70's Coffee Tables Made of Brass and Brown Glass
Pair of 70's Coffee Tables Made of Brass and Brown Glass

Pair of 70's Coffee Tables Made of Brass and Brown Glass

Located in Roma, RM

Pair of 70's coffee tables in brass and brown glass with two shelves. 1970s Italian manufacture.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Coffee Table 784 Model by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina 70's, Italy
Coffee Table 784 Model by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina 70's, Italy

Coffee Table 784 Model by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina 70's, Italy

By Cassina, Gian Franco Frattini

Located in Padova, IT

Chromed steel and glass coffee table 784 model by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina 70s. Born in

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

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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Coffee Table 70 For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic coffee table 70 available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and brass, every coffee table 70 was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a coffee table 70, we have 54 options in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer coffee table 70, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right coffee table 70, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made coffee table 70 over the years, but those crafted by Sabrina Landini, 't Spectrum Bergeijk and Alvar Aalto are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Coffee Table 70?

Prices for a coffee table 70 start at $375 and top out at $16,300 with the average selling for $2,500.

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 70
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    Tray top coffee tables are coffee tables with long, flat rectangular surfaces that are supported by an x-frame base. Low tables that were initially used as tea or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. After coffee drinking and “coffee breaks” became popular, it didn’t take long for coffee and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary tray top coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To style an oval coffee table, create balance with opposites. Choose a sofa and accent chairs with a boxier shape for a striking contrast. Place a rectangular tray in the center and use it to display decorative accents or to store remotes and coasters. Another approach to decorating an oval table is to use decorative accents at different heights. Think of a tall vase placed next to a low bowl and a small sculpture positioned on top of two stacked coffee table books. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oval coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Styling 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, 2024
    Coffee 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, 2024
    There 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    How big a coffee table for a sectional should be depends on the dimensions of the sectional. For a balanced look, a coffee table should be roughly two-thirds of the length of the sofa portion of a sofa and chaise sectional. If you have an L-shaped sofa, the coffee table should be around two-thirds of the length of each arm. Find a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To authenticate your Noguchi coffee table, there are three different marks to look for. Isamu Noguchi’s signature will be on the edge of the table and on a medallion under the base. Even under the medallion, you will find Noguchi’s initials. Shop a collection of properly vetted Noguchi pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To stack books on a coffee table, place the largest one on the bottom with the spine facing the focal piece of furniture, usually the sofa. Then, add the next largest, lining up the inner edges so that the spines create a stepped effect. Continue adding books to complete the stack and top it off with a decorative object if you wish. Shop a variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.