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Cool and Classic Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A study in the inherent beauty of simple architecture, this streamlined table boasts a stunning
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Cool and Classic Coffee Table
Cool and Classic Coffee Table
H 20 in W 48 in D 48 in
Modern Mirror and Glass Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful coffee table features unique design, beveled edges, and fantastic dark glass finish
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Mirror

Baroque Revival Seating Set with Tea Table, Austria, circa 1870
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Charming Baroque Revival seating set with small tea table out of Austria. Dating back to circa 1870
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Baroque Revival Coffee and Cocktail T...

Materials

Walnut, Fabric

Contemporary Modern Chrome and Glass Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This large coffee table features a shapely chrome frame, heavy glass top with beveled edge, and
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Intreccio Coffee Table
By Officina Ciani
Located in Milan, IT
The Intreccio Coffee Table makes a refined addition to any outdoor area, especially when paired
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel

Intreccio Coffee Table
H 23.63 in W 47.25 in D 17.72 in
CraftAssociates Coffee Tables, Milo Baughman Coffee Table, Striped Top
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Coffee Tables, Milo Baughman Coffee Table, Striped Top The Milo Baughman Striped
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Rosewood, Walnut

Intersekt Coffee Table
By Monochrome
Located in Dubai, AE
statement piece. The low rectangular coffee table is inspired by the grace of Japanese Tea Ceremonies, as
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2010s Emirian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Intersekt Coffee Table
Intersekt Coffee Table
H 7.88 in W 70.87 in D 23.63 in
Intersekt Coffee Table
By Monochrome
Located in Dubai, AE
it a distinctive statement piece. The low rectangular coffee table is inspired by the grace of
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2010s Emirian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Limestone

Intersekt Coffee Table
Intersekt Coffee Table
H 7.88 in W 70.87 in D 23.63 in
Intersekt Coffee Table
By Monochrome
Located in Dubai, AE
it a distinctive statement piece. The low coffee table is inspired by the grace of Japanese Tea
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2010s Emirian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Limestone

Intersekt Coffee Table
Intersekt Coffee Table
H 7.88 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Wharton Esherick Coffee Table and Stools in Cottonwood and Ash
By Wharton Esherick
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wharton Esherick, coffee table, ash, United States, 1954 This exquisitely crafted coffee table
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ash

Contemporary Modern Chrome and Marble Circular Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This two tone modern chrome coffee table features sturdy construction and consists of chrome frame
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Late 20th Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Chrome and Brass Coffee Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage rectangular coffee table features sturdy chrome construction with beautiful brass trim
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Petite Vintage Coffee Table
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Trenton, NJ
Infuse your living space with vintage charm with this small square coffee table. The unique
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Petite Vintage Coffee Table
Petite Vintage Coffee Table
H 11 in W 22 in D 22 in
Stylish Modern Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Sleek and simple coffee table for home or business seating area. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ).
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20th Century Unknown Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Stylish Modern Coffee Table
Stylish Modern Coffee Table
H 19.5 in Dm 40 in
Atari Square Coffee Table
By Rabitti 1969 by Giobagnara
Located in Milan, IT
The geometric shape and basic colors of this remarkable coffee table are inspired by the modern
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2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Leather

Atari Square Coffee Table
Atari Square Coffee Table
H 15.95 in W 31.89 in D 31.89 in
Intersekt Coffee Table - Wood
Located in Dubai, AE
coffee table is inspired by the grace of Japanese Tea Ceremonies, as it invites to ground in the practice
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2010s Emirian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Intersekt Coffee Table - Wood
Intersekt Coffee Table - Wood
H 7.88 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Vintage Italian Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
stylish design makes this long coffee table the perfect addition to any sofa seating area. Please confirm
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Italian Coffee Table
Vintage Italian Coffee Table
H 14.75 in W 72 in D 18 in
Sculptural Metal Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
artistic sculpted metal coffee table base makes for a unique addition to home or business seating area
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Sculptural Metal Coffee Table
Sculptural Metal Coffee Table
H 17 in W 50 in D 28 in
Outdoor Charcoal Coffee Table
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
available. The perforated steel-topped coffee table can be used on its own or as part of our Modular
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Outdoor Charcoal Coffee Table
Outdoor Charcoal Coffee Table
H 14 in W 36 in D 36 in
Vintage Modern Faux Bamboo and Glass Top Coffee Table
Located in Trenton, NJ
This vintage modern faux bamboo coffee table features a sturdy metal frame with thick glass top
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Bohemian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Circular Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage coffee table features a patinated brass finish, stylish sculpted base and simple
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Rustic and Robust Coffee Table with Honeycomb Patterns and Dark Custom Finish
Located in Yonkers, NY
A rustic chunky coffee table with honeycomb patterns and dark patina. This rustic coffee table is a
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20th Century Indonesian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Rosewood and walnut Square Coffee Table
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Classic design from one of periods giants. Bleached rosewood top and walnut frame, parsons coffee
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

Washed Gray Lowrise Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
promises lasting enjoyment and stability. Ideal for showcasing your beautiful coffee table books or
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Washed Gray Lowrise Coffee Table
Washed Gray Lowrise Coffee Table
H 17 in W 65 in D 41 in
Antique White Lowrise Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
promises lasting enjoyment and stability. Ideal for showcasing your beautiful coffee table books or hosting
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique White Lowrise Coffee Table
Antique White Lowrise Coffee Table
H 17 in W 65 in D 41 in
Midcentury 1970s Octagonal Pink and Grey Marble Italian Coffee Table
Located in Antwerp, BE
designed. This vintage marble coffee table will make the perfect addition to any seating or living room
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Marble

Kluskens Wild Spirit Coffee Table
By Kluskens
Located in Nederweert, NL
The Wild Spirit coffee table has various qualities that make it a striking piece of furniture. The
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2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Kluskens Wild Spirit Coffee Table
Kluskens Wild Spirit Coffee Table
H 10.24 in W 29.53 in D 49.22 in
Tall Vintage Modern Coffee Table
Located in Trenton, NJ
This vintage modern bronze finish glass top square coffee table makes a simple yet striking
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Steel

Tall Vintage Modern Coffee Table
Tall Vintage Modern Coffee Table
H 21 in W 30.75 in D 30.75 in
Harvey Probber Coffee Table, Signed
By Harvey Probber
Located in Trenton, NJ
Striking Mid-Century Modern coffee table by Harvey Probber features floating top style with clean
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Harvey Probber Coffee Table, Signed
Harvey Probber Coffee Table, Signed
H 16.25 in W 54 in D 19 in
Pair of Reversible Walnut, Brass and Micarta Low Coffee Tables
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of two tier low coffee tables, with one side of the tables surfaced in wood, and the other in
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Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Rustic Tree Slab Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish two-tier coffee table features impressive hardwood construction, with live edge
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Vintage 1970s American Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Rustic Tree Slab Coffee Table
Rustic Tree Slab Coffee Table
H 19 in W 42 in D 42 in
Sparkle Modern Oval Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Not only does the oval shape encourage easy movement and flow around a seating area, this clever
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cockta...

Materials

Wood

Sparkle Modern Oval Coffee Table
Sparkle Modern Oval Coffee Table
H 18.25 in W 56.75 in D 26 in
Vintage Modern Sculptural Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage modern coffee table features shapely wood base topped with triangular glass top makes a
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Vintage Modern Rosewood Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage modern coffee table features a unique design and an unusually long rectangular shape
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Midcentury French Painted Wrought Iron and Glass Round Coffee Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Midcentury French painted wrought iron and glass round coffee table is the perfect choice for
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Stunning Coffee and Side Table Nest of Tables Military Campaign with World Maps
Located in GB
include one large coffee table and two small side nest tables A very good looking and well made set
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20th Century English Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Karl Springer Rare and Impressive Coffee Table with Woven Rattan 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Rare and large "Dowelwood Coffee Table" with woven rattan and a glass top by Karl Springer
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan, Glass, Wood

Stunning Teak and Chrome Contemporary Small Coffee Table Midcentury Styling
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely chromed base teak top contemporary coffee table I
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20th Century English Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Coffee Table - Wing collection - Higold
Located in Baranzate, MI
with the utmost attention to detail, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming seating experience. A
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2010s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Coffee Table - Wing collection - Higold
Coffee Table - Wing collection - Higold
H 15.56 in W 31.5 in D 47.25 in
Ralph Lauren Rosewood Duke Coffee Table
By Ralph Lauren
Located in London, GB
handcrafted materials. Constructed from wood with a Santos rosewood veneer finish, the Duke coffee table is
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2010s Unknown Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Lyre Coffee Table with Marble Top
Located in New Orleans, LA
table will make a beautiful addition to any seating area.
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20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Lyre Coffee Table with Marble Top
Lyre Coffee Table with Marble Top
H 20 in W 41.5 in D 19 in
Rectangular Brutalist Coffee Table, France, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Long rectangular brutalist coffee table with a two-legged base, made of solid wood with a
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Vintage 1950s French Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Walnut Coffee Table Rug by José María Balmaceda and ADHOC
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
from both the seating comfort of a thick carpet, and the intimacy of a low surface to eat, drink, and
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2010s Mexican Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wool, Mohair, Silk, Walnut

Vintage Modern Terrazzo Top Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This sculptural coffee table features a unique cutaway style base with a unique terrazzo top. This
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Terrazzo

Outdoor Coffee Table with Bone Powdercoat
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
available. The perforated steel-topped coffee table can be used on its own or as part of our Modular
Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The simple yet elegant lines on this Mid-Century Modern chrome coffee table make a stylish addition
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Large Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This large-scale two-tier coffee table features distinctive midcentury design, tapered bronze
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Large Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table
Large Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table
H 14.5 in W 94.5 in D 32 in
Contemporary Modern Decorator Style Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage iron coffee table with nine glass panel inserts. Strong metal frame with bowed runners
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Vintage Modern Lacquered Base Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish sculptural modern coffee table features textured lacquer paint finish and specially
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Lacquer

Vintage Modern Lacquered Base Coffee Table
Vintage Modern Lacquered Base Coffee Table
H 15.75 in W 51.75 in D 30 in
Brutus Coffee Table by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Brutus coffee table by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
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2010s Danish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Concrete

Brutus Coffee Table by 101 Copenhagen
Brutus Coffee Table by 101 Copenhagen
H 14.18 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Outdoor Coffee Table with Rust Powdercoat
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
available. The perforated steel-topped coffee table can be used on its own or as part of our Modular
Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Aluminium Coffee Table by Jan Ankiersztajn
By Rossana Orlandi
Located in Milan, IT
from seating and tables to jugs and bowls. Regardless of scope and purpose, the designer’s work looks
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2010s Polish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Aluminium Coffee Table by Jan Ankiersztajn
Aluminium Coffee Table by Jan Ankiersztajn
H 13 in W 48.82 in D 55.91 in
Substantial Military Campaign Style Hardwood and Brass Coffee Table with Drawers
Located in GB
Campaign style coffee table with three drawers and brass fittings Please note the delivery fee listed is
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20th Century English Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Travertine Square Coffee Table, Side Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-Century Modern travertine square coffee table ~ Side table is the perfect choice for a clean
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Antique English Chinoiserie Tray-Top Pedestal Coffee Table in Black and Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 19th century English chinoiserie tray top on carved pedestal coffee table base. This coffee table
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Antique 19th Century English Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Coffee Table With Sculptural Base
Located in Brooklyn, NY
table to any seating area. Perfect for living room or waiting room this subtle mid-century addition is
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

ViNTAGE OXBLOOD LEATHER AND FLAMED HARDWOOD COFFEE TABLE PART OF LARGE SUITE
Located in GB
mahogany coffee table with oxblood leather top, twin drawers and magazine / book storage Please note the
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Variety Coffee Table by Matteo Cibic
By Scarlet Splendour, Matteo Cibic
Located in Kolkata, IN
Variety is a versatile coffee table that fits beautifully into any seating arrangement. India's
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Resin

Vintage Octagonal Coffee Table after Kindel Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Trenton, NJ
attributed coffee table makes this an eye-catching addition to any interior from home living room seating
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Bohemian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

19th Century Spanish Wood Trough Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
A custom coffee table with a 19th century Spanish carved-wood trough top. This unique table has
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

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Coffee Table And Seating For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of coffee table and seating you’re looking for. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and animal skin. There are 136 variations of the antique or vintage item from our selection of coffee table and seating you’re looking for, while we also have 23 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the choice in our collection of coffee table and seating you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each object in our assortment of coffee table and seating bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. A well-made option in this array of coffee table and seating has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Chapel Petrassi, Angel Pazmino and Jindrich Halabala are consistently popular.

How Much is a Coffee Table And Seating?

The average selling price for a piece of coffee table and seating at 1stDibs is $3,800, while they’re typically $250 on the low end and $108,894 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Coffee Table And Seating
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    The size of a table that seats six depends on its shape. For a six-seater rectangular or oval table, the average length is around 72 inches. Round tables that are between 60 and 72 inches in diameter can typically accommodate six adults comfortably. Explore a wide variety of antique, vintage and contemporary dining tables on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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 12, 2024
    No one knows for sure who invented the coffee table. The earliest examples of the occasional table can be traced back to Victorian-era Britain. At that time, makers like William Watt and Collinson and Lock were producing coffee tables in large quantities.

    Notably, F. Stuart Foote, the designer behind the American Imperial Furniture Company, claimed to have invented the coffee table in the early 20th century. He stated that he did so by cutting down the legs of a dining table. However, it's unlikely that Foote is the actual inventor of the coffee table, as books describing coffee tables existed in the UK a decade before his birth in 1872.

    Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Coffee tables were originally used in living spaces during social gatherings to support a tray containing multiple mugs, a coffee pot, creamers and sugar bowls. Low to the ground and centrally located in the space, coffee tables reduced the host or hostess’s need to constantly stand and serve her guests.

  • 1stDibs 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 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Dining tables that seat 8 can range in size but are typically between 72 inches and 96 inches long. Often you can squeeze 10 people with the longer measurements.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A round table that seats 10 people will probably have a 72-inch diameter.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, a coffee table should generally be lower than a couch. However, the top of the table should only be slightly lower than the couch to maintain a balanced look. A good rule of thumb is to choose a table no more than one inch shorter than your sofa's seat height. Explore a large collection 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, 2024
    The average height of a coffee table is around 16 to 18 inches. Designers typically choose this height to create a balance between coffee tables and sofas. The average seat height of sofas is 17 to 18 inches, and experts typically recommend that coffee tables be no more than 1 inch shorter than sofa-seat height. Explore a diverse assortment of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The best coffee table for a sectional can be a round coffee table, particularly with respect to U-shaped sectionals. The circular design creates a sense of balance in small spaces and renders it easy for guests to move to and fro, especially when surrounded by chairs. Find a collection of antique and vintage coffee tables on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 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 ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A tall coffee table is usually called exactly that — a tall coffee table. Coffee tables, also referred to as cocktail tables, are generally designed to sit at or below the sofa's seat height. These tables may come in a range of sizes, but they are often between 16 and 18 inches high and are designed in a variety of lengths and widths. They’re meant to provide a practical table-top surface that complements your living room layout. (A tall version might also be suitable for use as a dining table.) Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tall coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Whether glass coffee tables are durable depends on the craftsmanship and the materials. Generally, tables with tempered glass are less likely to shatter and break. How well you care for a coffee table will also impact its life span. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of glass coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To 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.