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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

Category

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

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Large vintage coffee table in black-stained solid pine from Denmark in the 70
Large vintage coffee table in black-stained solid pine from Denmark in the 70

Large vintage coffee table in black-stained solid pine from Denmark in the 70

Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR

Large coffee table in black-stained solid pine from Denmark. Sober lines and beautifully assembled

Category

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

Materials

Pine

Burlwood and brass coffe table Alveo by Willy Rizzo for Sabot - Italy 70's
Burlwood and brass coffe table Alveo by Willy Rizzo for Sabot - Italy 70's

Burlwood and brass coffe table Alveo by Willy Rizzo for Sabot - Italy 70's

By Mario Sabot, Willy Rizzo

Located in Padova, IT

Postmodern very elegant coffee table by Willy Rizzo, 1970s, Italy for Sabot. Burlwood and brass

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Brushed Steel Brass Coffee Table by Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen 70
Mid-Century Brushed Steel Brass Coffee Table by Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen 70

Mid-Century Brushed Steel Brass Coffee Table by Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen 70

By Guy Lefevre, Maison Jansen

Located in Paris, IDF

Simple lines point to this coffee table’s mid-century roots. Designed by Guy Lefevre for Maison

Category

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

Materials

Brass, Steel

70's Burl & Brass Cocktail Table
70's Burl & Brass Cocktail Table

70's Burl & Brass Cocktail Table

Located in Danville, CA

Fabulous Olive Burl Cocktail Table with inset smoked glass top in the style of Pierre Cardin. The

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Vintage 1970s Unknown Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

A 70`s Italian Cocktail Table
A 70`s Italian Cocktail Table

A 70`s Italian Cocktail Table

Located in Kent, Dover

An Italian cocktail table in lacquered rosewood with various compartments for bottles & glasses

Category

20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Alanda metal and glass coffee table by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia 70's
Alanda metal and glass coffee table by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia 70's

Alanda metal and glass coffee table by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia 70's

By Paolo Piva, B&B Italia

Located in Padova, IT

Alanda metal and glass coffee table by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia 70-80s The Alanda coffee table

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Vintage 70's Marble Table Italian Design
Vintage 70's Marble Table Italian Design

Vintage 70's Marble Table Italian Design

Located in None, IT

Coffee table with black metal structure and gilt brass feet, marble top, 70s. CONDITION: In good

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

Table basse vintage en granit des années 70
Table basse vintage en granit des années 70

Table basse vintage en granit des années 70

Located in BESANÇON, FR

Table basse vintage des années 70, plateau en forme de double ogive ou ovale à deux pointes, pied

Category

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

Materials

Marble

Table basse vintage en marbre des années 70
Table basse vintage en marbre des années 70

Table basse vintage en marbre des années 70

Located in BESANÇON, FR

Table basse vintage des années 70, en joli marbre avec très beau veinage gris clair, rose saumoné

Category

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

Materials

Marble

Table basse vintage en travertin des années 70
Table basse vintage en travertin des années 70

Table basse vintage en travertin des années 70

Located in BESANÇON, FR

Table basse vintage des années 70, en travertin, forme rectangulaire arrondie sur deux angles (ou

Category

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

Materials

Travertine

Table basse moderniste vintage en pin années 70
Table basse moderniste vintage en pin années 70

Table basse moderniste vintage en pin années 70

Located in BESANÇON, FR

Table basse carrée moderniste vintage des années 70, en pin, dans le goût de Charlotte Perriand

Category

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

Materials

Pine

Table basse vintage en travertin des années 70
Table basse vintage en travertin des années 70

Table basse vintage en travertin des années 70

Located in BESANÇON, FR

Table basse vintage des années 70, en travertin, forme carrée arrondie sur deux angles (ou forme

Category

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

Materials

Travertine

Vintage 70's Table in Onyx Italian Design
Vintage 70's Table in Onyx Italian Design

Vintage 70's Table in Onyx Italian Design

Located in None, IT

Coffee table with black metal structure and gilt brass feet, onyx top, 70s. CONDITION: In good

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Onyx, Metal

Table basse vintage en travertin des années 70 80
Table basse vintage en travertin des années 70 80

Table basse vintage en travertin des années 70 80

Located in BESANÇON, FR

Table basse vintage des années 70 80, en travertin mat, plateau rectangulaire biseauté aux 4 angles

Category

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

Materials

Travertine

Table basse carrée vintage en pin des années 70
Table basse carrée vintage en pin des années 70

Table basse carrée vintage en pin des années 70

Located in BESANÇON, FR

Table basse carrée vintage des années 70, structure, piétement et plateau en bois de pin, dans le

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

Materials

Pine

Table basse vintage en marbre gris des années 70
Table basse vintage en marbre gris des années 70

Table basse vintage en marbre gris des années 70

Located in BESANÇON, FR

Grande table basse vintage des années 70, en joli marbre gris clair avec très beau veinage rose

Category

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

Materials

Marble

Demetrio 70 Table Design by Magistretti for Artemide Milano, 1966
Demetrio 70 Table Design by Magistretti for Artemide Milano, 1966

Demetrio 70 Table Design by Magistretti for Artemide Milano, 1966

Located in Oirlo, LI

Demetrio 70 coffee table designed by Vico Magiatretti for Studio Artemide. In good condition

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Plastic

Table basse carrée italienne vintage Demetrio 70 de Vico Magistretti
Table basse carrée italienne vintage Demetrio 70 de Vico Magistretti

Table basse carrée italienne vintage Demetrio 70 de Vico Magistretti

By Vico Magistretti

Located in BESANÇON, FR

Table basse carrée vintage des années 60, très beau design italien de Vico Magistretti pour

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Fiberglass

Grande table basse carrée vintage en pin des années 70
Grande table basse carrée vintage en pin des années 70

Grande table basse carrée vintage en pin des années 70

Located in BESANÇON, FR

Grande table basse carrée vintage des années 70, structure, piétement et plateau à lattes en bois

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

Materials

Pine

Table basse ovale vintage en marbre noir des années 70
Table basse ovale vintage en marbre noir des années 70

Table basse ovale vintage en marbre noir des années 70

Located in BESANÇON, FR

Table basse vintage des années 70, en marbre noir veiné dans les tons noir, gris et blanc, plateau

Category

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

Materials

Marble

Table basse vintage Roche-Bobois en travertin des années 70
Table basse vintage Roche-Bobois en travertin des années 70

Table basse vintage Roche-Bobois en travertin des années 70

By Roche Bobois

Located in BESANÇON, FR

Table basse vintage des années 70, en travertin, forme carrée arrondie sur deux angles (ou forme

Category

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

Materials

Travertine

Table basse vintage en marbre gris vert des années 70
Table basse vintage en marbre gris vert des années 70

Table basse vintage en marbre gris vert des années 70

Located in BESANÇON, FR

Table basse vintage des années 70, en joli marbre type Cipollino avec très beau veinage gris foncé

Category

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

Materials

Marble

Table basse vintage Roche-Bobois en travertin des années 70
Table basse vintage Roche-Bobois en travertin des années 70

Table basse vintage Roche-Bobois en travertin des années 70

Located in BESANÇON, FR

Table basse vintage des années 70, en travertin, forme carrée arrondie sur deux angles (ou forme

Category

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

Materials

Travertine

Table basse vintage en céramique et métal chromé des années 70
Table basse vintage en céramique et métal chromé des années 70

Table basse vintage en céramique et métal chromé des années 70

Located in BESANÇON, FR

Table basse vintage des années 70, plateau en céramique à motifs “dentelle” ou fleurs sur fond brun

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Table basse vintage en verre et métal chromé des années 70
Table basse vintage en verre et métal chromé des années 70

Table basse vintage en verre et métal chromé des années 70

Located in BESANÇON, FR

Table basse vintage des années 70, plateau rectangulaire en verre fumé, pied en métal chromé design

Category

Vintage 1970s French Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Italian 1970s Steel Coffee Table
Italian 1970s Steel Coffee Table

Italian 1970s Steel Coffee Table

Located in New York, NY

Italian 70's coffee table featuring a polished steel round upper part resting on a ribbed semi

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Impressive Chrome Circles Coffee Table
Impressive Chrome Circles Coffee Table

Impressive Chrome Circles Coffee Table

Located in Miami, FL

SOLD DEC.11 2009....Superb early 70's Coffee Table with a base of tubular radiating circles of

Category

Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Tavolino Anni 60-70
Tavolino Anni 60-70

Tavolino Anni 60-70

By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting

Located in Milano, IT

Tavolino da centro con rotelle in legno impiallacciato noce, vetro e ottone.

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

Materials

Brass

Side Table  square 70s
Side Table  square 70s

Side Table square 70s

By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting

Located in Milano, IT

Coffee table with wheels and double top. solid wood and exotic wood veneer, glass. Good conditions.

Category

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

Materials

Glass, Wood

Table basse vintage en céramique et métal chromé des années 70
Table basse vintage en céramique et métal chromé des années 70

Table basse vintage en céramique et métal chromé des années 70

Located in BESANÇON, FR

Table basse vintage des années 70. Plateau en céramique à motifs colorés bleus et beiges sur fond

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Vintage French Brass Coffee Table
Vintage French Brass Coffee Table

Vintage French Brass Coffee Table

Located in London, GB

A stunning vintage French brass coffee table, dating from the 1960-70’s. This is large and

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Table basse italienne carrée vintage Fontana Arte en bois verre fumé années 70
Table basse italienne carrée vintage Fontana Arte en bois verre fumé années 70

Table basse italienne carrée vintage Fontana Arte en bois verre fumé années 70

By Fontana Arte

Located in BESANÇON, FR

Table basse carrée vintage des années 70, modèle attribué à la marques italienne Fontana Arte, très

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Smoked Glass, Wood

Table basse carrée vintage en marbre et métal chromé des années 70
Table basse carrée vintage en marbre et métal chromé des années 70

Table basse carrée vintage en marbre et métal chromé des années 70

Located in BESANÇON, FR

Table basse carrée vintage des années 70, plateau octogonal (carré aux angles biseautés) en marbre

Category

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

Materials

Marble, Metal

Table basse vintage brutaliste en chêne et ardoise des années 60 70
Table basse vintage brutaliste en chêne et ardoise des années 60 70

Table basse vintage brutaliste en chêne et ardoise des années 60 70

Located in BESANÇON, FR

Table basse vintage rectangulaire style brutaliste des années 60 70, piétement et structure en

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

Materials

Wood

Table basse vintage brutaliste en chêne et ardoise des années 60 70
Table basse vintage brutaliste en chêne et ardoise des années 60 70

Table basse vintage brutaliste en chêne et ardoise des années 60 70

Located in BESANÇON, FR

Grande table basse vintage rectangulaire style brutaliste des années 60 70, piétement et structure

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

Materials

Slate

Table basse vintage en pin et verre fumé des années 70 80
Table basse vintage en pin et verre fumé des années 70 80

Table basse vintage en pin et verre fumé des années 70 80

Located in BESANÇON, FR

Table basse rectangulaire vintage des années 70 80, structure et plateau porte-revue à lattes en

Category

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

Materials

Smoked Glass, Pine

Rectangular Chrome and Glass Coffee Table
Rectangular Chrome and Glass Coffee Table

Rectangular Chrome and Glass Coffee Table

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

chrome and glass coffee table from the early 70's, has some small details caused by time, I can

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Table basse vintage en pin et verre fumé des années 70 80
Table basse vintage en pin et verre fumé des années 70 80

Table basse vintage en pin et verre fumé des années 70 80

Located in BESANÇON, FR

Table basse rectangulaire vintage des années 70 80, structure et pieds en pin, plateau en verre

Category

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

Materials

Smoked Glass, Pine

Table basse vintage brutaliste en chêne et céramique des années 60 70
Table basse vintage brutaliste en chêne et céramique des années 60 70

Table basse vintage brutaliste en chêne et céramique des années 60 70

Located in BESANÇON, FR

Grande table basse vintage rectangulaire style brutaliste des années 60 70, piétement et structure

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Vintage French Brass Side / Coffee Table
Vintage French Brass Side / Coffee Table

Vintage French Brass Side / Coffee Table

Located in London, GB

A stylish and extremely well made vintage French brass side / coffee table, dating from the 1960-70

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Tavolo da caffé, design di Giovanni OFFREDI per SAPORITI. Anni 70/80
Tavolo da caffé, design di Giovanni OFFREDI per SAPORITI. Anni 70/80

Tavolo da caffé, design di Giovanni OFFREDI per SAPORITI. Anni 70/80

By Saporiti, Giovanni Offredi

Located in Torino, IT

Tavolo da caffé, design di Giovanni OFFREDI per SAPORITI. ORIGINE Italia PERIODO Anni 70/80

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Table basse carrée vintage en bois de chêne massif des années 60 70
Table basse carrée vintage en bois de chêne massif des années 60 70

Table basse carrée vintage en bois de chêne massif des années 60 70

Located in BESANÇON, FR

Grande table basse carrée vintage des années 60 70, structure, piétement et plateau en chêne massif

Category

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

Materials

Wood

70s walnut coffee table
70s walnut coffee table

70s walnut coffee table

By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting

Located in Milano, IT

Center table with concealed bottle compartment, made of Tanganyika walnut veneer wood.

Category

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

Materials

Nutwood

70s-80s square coffee table
70s-80s square coffee table

70s-80s square coffee table

By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting

Located in Milano, IT

Center coffee table, stained beech wood, smoked glass top.

Category

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

Materials

Smoked Glass, Beech

70s-80s square coffee table
70s-80s square coffee table

70s-80s square coffee table

By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting

Located in Milano, IT

Center coffee table, stained beech wood, smoked glass top.

Category

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

Materials

Smoked Glass, Beech

70s Center Table
70s Center Table

70s Center Table

Sold|$1,065

70s Center Table

By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting

Located in Milano, IT

Vintage coffee table with metal and brass frame, top in rectangular shape of smoked glass.

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

1960-70's Vintage Live Edge California Redwood Burl Table Mid Century
1960-70's Vintage Live Edge California Redwood Burl Table Mid Century

1960-70's Vintage Live Edge California Redwood Burl Table Mid Century

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Crafted from beautiful, rare California Redwood Burl, this mid-century table boasts a timeless

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail T...

Materials

Wood

Table basse vintage carrée en verre fumé et métal chromé des années 70
Table basse vintage carrée en verre fumé et métal chromé des années 70

Table basse vintage carrée en verre fumé et métal chromé des années 70

Located in BESANÇON, FR

Table basse vintage des années 70, plateau carré arrondi en verre fumé, pied design en métal chromé

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Table basse carrée vintage en pin et verre fumé des années 70 80
Table basse carrée vintage en pin et verre fumé des années 70 80

Table basse carrée vintage en pin et verre fumé des années 70 80

Located in BESANÇON, FR

Table basse carrée vintage des années 70 80, structure en bois de pin, plateaux supérieurs carrés

Category

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

Materials

Smoked Glass, Pine

Table basse ronde vintage en verre fumé et métal chromé des années 70
Table basse ronde vintage en verre fumé et métal chromé des années 70

Table basse ronde vintage en verre fumé et métal chromé des années 70

Located in BESANÇON, FR

Table basse ronde vintage des années 70, style Space Age, probablement de chez Roche Bobois

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Vintage 1970s French Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Pair of Vintage Freeform Travertine Coffee Tables
Pair of Vintage Freeform Travertine Coffee Tables

Pair of Vintage Freeform Travertine Coffee Tables

Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR

Pair of vintage freeform travertine coffee tables 180 × 70 × 23h cm & 180 × 70 × 32h cm.

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

Materials

Travertine

Table basse vintage des années 60 70 en céramique, métal chromé et bois
Table basse vintage des années 60 70 en céramique, métal chromé et bois

Table basse vintage des années 60 70 en céramique, métal chromé et bois

Located in BESANÇON, FR

Table basse vintage des années 60 70, plateau rectangulaire en céramique à motifs abstraits dans

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

Materials

Ceramic

Table basse ronde 2 plateaux vintage des années 60 70 en verre, palissandre
Table basse ronde 2 plateaux vintage des années 60 70 en verre, palissandre

Table basse ronde 2 plateaux vintage des années 60 70 en verre, palissandre

Located in BESANÇON, FR

Table basse à 2 plateaux vintage des années 60 70, très beau design tout en courbes, plateau

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

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table with Drawers
Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table with Drawers

Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table with Drawers

By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

character and style to your living space with this hard-to-find vintage elm coffee table with storage. 70" X

Category

20th Century Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

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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.