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Rocky Montage Coffee Table by Odditi
Located in Geneve, CH
Rocky Montage Coffee Table by Odditi
Unique and Numbered
Dimensions: W 160 x D 74 x H 45 cm
Category
2010s Australian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Other
Vines Coffee Table by Michael Gittings
By Michael Gittings
Located in Geneve, CH
Vines Coffee Table by Michael Gittings
One of a Kind
Dimensions: D 80 x W 110 x H 47 cm
Materials
Category
2010s Australian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Crinkle Coffee Table by Michael Gittings
By Michael Gittings
Located in Geneve, CH
Crinkle coffee table by Michael Gittings Studio
One of a Kind
Dimensions: D 70 x W 70 x H 43 cm
Category
2010s Australian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Metamorphic Square Coffee Table by Alexander Lotersztain
Located in Geneve, CH
Metamorphic Square Coffee Table by Alexander Lotersztain
Limited Edition.
Dimensions: D 110 x W 110
Category
2010s Australian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Into The Inferno Coffee Table by Odditi
Located in Geneve, CH
Into The Inferno Coffee Table by Odditi
Unique and Numbered
Dimensions: W 145 x D 90 x H 38 cm
Category
2010s Australian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Other
Down to Earth Coffee Table by Odditi
Located in Geneve, CH
Down to Earth Coffee Table by Odditi
Unique and Numbered
Dimensions: ⌀ 140 x H 30 cm
Materials
Category
2010s Australian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Sandstone, Granite, Onyx, Other
Pair of 1960's Parker Teak Coffee tables
Located in LYON, FR
Pair of late 60’s Parker Nordic coffee tables. Freshly restored with three coats of Whittle Wax
Category
Vintage 1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Tavolo Morbido Coffee Table by Studio Mignone in Resin with Glass Table Top
By Studio Mignone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A coffee table that blurs the lines between art and design, emerging from a foundation of
Category
2010s Australian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Concrete
H 7.7 in W 31.49 in D 31.49 in
Vintage Mid century coffee table with worked copper top
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Superb midcentury coffee table composed of a worked and colored copper top with Modernist style
Category
Vintage 1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Copper
Pacific Green Navajo Rectangle Palmwood and Leather Coffee Table
By Pacific Green
Located in Miami, FL
Pacific Green’s Navajo coffee table constructed from Palm hardwood, jute, iron and leather. Circa
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Organic Modern Coffee and Cockt...
Materials
Iron
Flow Rida • Sculptural Hand-Cast Bronze Coffee Table by Odditi
By Odditi
Located in CAROOL, NSW, AU
geological formations. This hand-cast Bronze coffee table flows effortlessly, melting its way into your space
Category
2010s Australian Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
EGG Noir Ebonized, Minimal, Sculptural Side or Coffee Table by Wende Reid
By Wende Reid
Located in Paddington, NSW
This original EGG Noir Ebonized side or coffee table is shown in the original EGG Table size
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Organic Modern Coffee and Cockt...
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Handmade Ceramic Tile Mosaic Coffee Table by Gerard Havekes 1960s
Located in Troy, MI
Exceptional one of a kind table by Australian ceramic artist Gerard Havekes (1925-2011)
Circa
Category
Mid-20th Century Australian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery
H 13 in W 56 in D 32 in
Down To Earth • Hand-Sculpted Red Earth Stone Coffee Table by Odditi
By Odditi
Located in CAROOL, NSW, AU
of desert, this sculptural coffee table creates a surreal atmosphere, bringing a raw natural energy
Category
2010s Australian Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Onyx, Granite, Sandstone, Copper
H 11.82 in W 55.12 in D 55.12 in
Into The Inferno • Hand-Sculpted Sandstone Petrified Wood Coffee Table by Odditi
By Odditi
Located in CAROOL, NSW, AU
'Into The Inferno' is a sculptural coffee table, inspired by the process in which the elements and
Category
2010s Australian Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Onyx, Granite, Sandstone
H 14.97 in W 35.44 in D 57.09 in
An Impressive and Large Art Deco Coffee Table by Betty Joel Signed 1935
By Betty Joel
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco coffee table by Betty Joel. Australian walnut veneered with burr walnut banding
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
H 18.51 in W 77.17 in D 37.41 in
Teak & Smoked Glass 1970s Fred Lowen for Tessa End Table
By Percival Lafer, TESSA Furniture Co, Fred Lowen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
both elegant and easy on the shins. The post Modern coffee table rests on a U-shaped teak frame. The
Category
Vintage 1970s Australian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Smoked Glass, Teak
20th Century Asthetic Movement Style Bamboo Hall Stand
Located in LYON, FR
Bamboo and brass Hall stand with mirror in the style of the asthetic movement.
The tiger cane bamboo has been stripped and refinished. the shelves have been sanded and repainted and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Australian Aesthetic Movement Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Blackwood Bellini Coffee Table by Coco Flip
Located in Geneve, CH
Blackwood Bellini Coffee Table by Coco Flip
Dimensions: D 126 x W 66 x H 32 cm
Materials: Timber
Category
2010s Australian Post-Modern Tables
Materials
Stone, Steel
Blackwood Bellini Coffee Table by Coco Flip
Located in Geneve, CH
Blackwood Bellini Coffee Table by Coco Flip
Dimensions: D 126 x W 66 x H 32 cm
Materials: Timber
Category
2010s Australian Post-Modern Tables
Materials
Stone, Steel
American Oak Bellini Coffee Table by Coco Flip
Located in Geneve, CH
American Oak Bellini Coffee Table by Coco Flip
Dimensions: D 126 x W 66 x H 32 cm
Materials: Timber
Category
2010s Australian Post-Modern Tables
Materials
Stone, Steel
American Oak Bellini Coffee Table by Coco Flip
Located in Geneve, CH
American Oak Bellini Coffee Table by Coco Flip
Dimensions: D 126 x W 66 x H 32 cm
Materials
Category
2010s Australian Post-Modern Tables
Materials
Stone, Steel
Contemporary Containa Side Coffee Table in Frosted Glass
Located in London, GB
turned wood sculpture with a matt Lacquered finish.
Table comes in 3 pieces. Top, Base + Internal
Category
2010s Australian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Glass, Lacquer
Contemporary Side Coffee Table in Frosted Glass and Blue
Located in London, GB
turned wood sculpture with a matt lacquered finish.
Table comes in 3 pieces. Top, base + internal
Category
2010s Australian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Glass, Lacquer
Contemporary Containa Side Coffee Table in Black Frosted Glass
Located in London, GB
turned wood sculpture with a matt Lacquered finish.
Table comes in 3 pieces. Top, Base + Internal
Category
2010s Australian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Glass, Lacquer
Contemporary Side Coffee Table in Frosted Glass and Black
Located in London, GB
turned wood sculpture with a matt Lacquered finish.
Table comes in 3 pieces. Top, base + internal
Category
2010s Australian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Glass, Lacquer
Barbera Heron Round Coffee Table, Modern Solid Bronze Base with Stone Top
By Daniel Barbera
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Designed by Daniel Barbera, the Heron coffee table, is a muscular sandcast solid bronze base with
Category
2010s Australian Post-Modern Side Tables
Materials
Granite, Marble, Metal, Aluminum, Bronze
Rare Australian Art Deco Chrome Corner Table with Black Enameled Surface
Located in Port Hope, ON
This beautifully designed and rare Australian Art Deco corner table has been attributed to the
Category
Vintage 1940s Australian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Pipi Coffee Table by Daniel Boddam, Walnut
By Daniel Boddam Studio
Located in Sydney, NSW
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The Pipi Coffee Table
is hand-made in Australia to order using sustainably forested timber and low
Category
2010s Australian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Viola Antica Coffee Table by the Essentialist
By The Essentialist
Located in ROSE BAY, AU
Echoing Roman architecture, The Essentialist brings you The Antica Coffee Table in Calacatta Viola
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Smooth Coffee Table by Nicole Lawrence Studio
Located in Northcote, AU
Solid in structure yet soft on the eyes, the Smooth Table can be used as a coffee table or side
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
M-Coffee Table by Daniel Boddam, Natural Oak
By Daniel Boddam Studio
Located in Sydney, NSW
Le Corbusier’s modular man and the Golden Section define the proportions of the M-Coffee Table
Category
2010s Australian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Nude Travertine Antica Coffee Table by the Essentialist
By The Essentialist
Located in ROSE BAY, AU
Echoing Roman architecture, The Essentialist brings you The Antica Coffee Table in Nude Travertine
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Bianco Onyx Antica Coffee Table by the Essentialist
By The Essentialist
Located in ROSE BAY, AU
Echoing Roman architecture, The Essentialist brings you The Antica Coffee Table in Bianco Onyx
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Onyx
Viola Ètoile Coffee Table i by the Essentialist
By The Essentialist
Located in ROSE BAY, AU
The Essentialist presents the Ètoile Coffee Table I in Calacatta Viola Marble. A steady oval stacks
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Viola Ètoile Coffee Table II by the Essentialist
By The Essentialist
Located in ROSE BAY, AU
The Essentialist presents the Ètoile Coffee Table I in Calacatta Viola Marble sourced in Italy. A
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Viola Sufi Coffee Table I by the Essentialist
By The Essentialist
Located in ROSE BAY, AU
The Sufi coffee table I by The Essentialist celebrates proportion, scale and ancestral power
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Rainbow Onyx Ètoile Coffee Table II by the Essentialist
By The Essentialist
Located in ROSE BAY, AU
The Essentialist presents the Ètoile Coffee Table I in Rainbow Onyx. A steady oval stacks upon a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Onyx
Bianco Onyx Ètoile Coffee Table ii by the Essentialist
By The Essentialist
Located in ROSE BAY, AU
The Essentialist presents the Ètoile Coffee Table I in Rainbow Onyx. A steady oval stacks upon a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Onyx
Bianco Arabescato Ètoile Coffee Table II by the Essentialist
By The Essentialist
Located in ROSE BAY, AU
The Essentialist presents the Ètoile Coffee Table I in Bianco Arabescato Marble sourced in Italy. A
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Bianco Arabescato Ètoile Coffee Table I by the Essentialist
By The Essentialist
Located in ROSE BAY, AU
The Essentialist presents the Ètoile Coffee Table I in Bianco Arabescato. A steady oval stacks upon
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Afshar Pink Marble Antica Coffee Table by the Essentialist
By The Essentialist
Located in ROSE BAY, AU
Echoing Roman architecture, The Essentialist brings you The Antica Coffee Table in Afshar Pink
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Rainbow Onyx Ètoile Coffee Table I by the Essentialist
By The Essentialist
Located in ROSE BAY, AU
The Essentialist presents the Ètoile Coffee Table I in Rainbow Onyx. A steady oval stacks upon a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Onyx
Bianco Onyx Ètoile Coffee Table i by the Essentialist
By The Essentialist
Located in ROSE BAY, AU
The Essentialist presents the Ètoile Coffee Table I in Bianco Onyx. A steady oval stacks upon a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Onyx
Verde Alpi Voyage Coffee Table III by the Essentialist
By The Essentialist
Located in ROSE BAY, AU
The Voyage Coffee Table III in Verde Alpi celebrates the simple pleasures that define life and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Nude Travertine Voyage Coffee Table I by the Essentialist
By The Essentialist
Located in ROSE BAY, AU
The Voyage Coffee Table I in Verde Alpi celebrates the simple pleasures that define life and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Bianco Travertine Voyage Coffee Table I by the Essentialist
By The Essentialist
Located in ROSE BAY, AU
The Voyage Coffee Table I in Bianco Travertine celebrates the simple pleasures that define life and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Nude Travertine Voyage Coffee Table III by the Essentialist
By The Essentialist
Located in ROSE BAY, AU
The Voyage Coffee Table III in Nude Travertine celebrates the simple pleasures that define life and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Verde Alpi Voyage Coffee Table i by the Essentialist
By The Essentialist
Located in ROSE BAY, AU
The Voyage Coffee Table I in Verde Alpi celebrates the simple pleasures that define life and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Bianco Travertine Voyage Coffee Table III by the Essentialist
By The Essentialist
Located in ROSE BAY, AU
The Voyage Coffee Table III in Bianco Travertine celebrates the simple pleasures that define life
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Bianco Travertine Voyage Coffee Table ii by the Essentialist
By The Essentialist
Located in ROSE BAY, AU
The Voyage Coffee Table II in Bianco Travertine celebrates the simple pleasures that define life
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Verde Alpi Voyage Coffee Table II by the Essentialist
By The Essentialist
Located in ROSE BAY, AU
The Voyage Coffee Table II in Nude Travertine celebrates the simple pleasures that define life and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Nude Travertine Voyage Coffee Table II by the Essentialist
By The Essentialist
Located in ROSE BAY, AU
The Voyage Coffee Table II in Nude Travertine celebrates the simple pleasures that define life and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Modernist Round Coffee Table with marble top
By Andrzej Loza
Located in Moorabbin, Victoria
SALE - only one available. Offer ends 24 February 2018.
Perfectly proportioned coffee table with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Stainless Steel
Bianco Onyx Fiori Nesting Coffee Table by the Essentialist
By The Essentialist
Located in ROSE BAY, AU
The Fiori Coffee Table in Bianco Onyx by The Essentialist infers a delicate sense of organicism, a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Onyx
Nero Marquina Fiori Nesting Coffee Table by the Essentialist
By The Essentialist
Located in ROSE BAY, AU
The Fiori Coffee Table in Nero Marquina by The Essentialist infers a delicate sense of organicism
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Onyx
Bianco Arabescato Fiori Nesting Coffee Table by the Essentialist
By The Essentialist
Located in ROSE BAY, AU
The Fiori Coffee Table in Bianco Arabescato Marble by The Essentialist infers a delicate sense of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Onyx
M-Low Coffee Table by Daniel Boddam, Natural Oak
By Daniel Boddam Studio
Located in Sydney, NSW
‘golden ratio’ and his ethos of considered simplicity.
The M–Low Coffee Table’s genesis came from El
Category
2010s Australian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Bianco Travertine Sufi Coffee Table II by the Essentialist
By The Essentialist
Located in ROSE BAY, AU
The Sufi Coffee Table II by The Essentialist celebrates proportion, scale and ancestral power
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Nude Travertine Sufi Coffee Table II by the Essentialist
By The Essentialist
Located in ROSE BAY, AU
The Sufi Coffee Table II by The Essentialist celebrates proportion, scale and ancestral power
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
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Coffee Table Australia For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic coffee table Australia available at 1stDibs. A coffee table Australia — often made from metal, wood and brass — can elevate any home. Find 7 options for an antique or vintage coffee table Australia now, or shop our selection of 6 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer coffee table Australia, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A coffee table Australia is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made coffee table Australia over the years, but those crafted by Henry Wilson, Daniel Barbera and Clement Meadmore are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Coffee Table Australia?
A coffee table Australia can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,970, while the lowest priced sells for $800 and the highest can go for as much as $9,457.
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 Australia
- Why is it called a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Coffee tables were originally used in living spaces during social gatherings to support a tray containing multiple mugs, a coffee pot, creamers and sugar bowls. Low to the ground and centrally located in the space, coffee tables reduced the host or hostess’s need to constantly stand and serve her guests.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A coffee table should generally be two-thirds as long as the sofa it stands in front of and around the same height as the sofa’s seat cushions.
- Is an ottoman a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Can a coffee table be too low?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Yes, a coffee table can be too low. Most experts recommend choosing a coffee table that is around one to two inches lower than the seat height of your sofa or loveseat. You may find it difficult to access items on the tabletop while seated if you choose a shorter table. In addition, an overly low coffee table can make a room feel cramped or unbalanced. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Sometimes, designers intentionally place ultra-low coffee tables in spaces to create a bold contrast in a large room. Feel free to break from convention when choosing a coffee table. What's most important is that the finished result appeals to you and allows you to enjoy your seating area to the fullest. Shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- Who invented the coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024No one knows for sure who invented the coffee table. The earliest examples of the occasional table can be traced back to Victorian-era Britain. At that time, makers like William Watt and Collinson and Lock were producing coffee tables in large quantities.
Notably, F. Stuart Foote, the designer behind the American Imperial Furniture Company, claimed to have invented the coffee table in the early 20th century. He stated that he did so by cutting down the legs of a dining table. However, it's unlikely that Foote is the actual inventor of the coffee table, as books describing coffee tables existed in the UK a decade before his birth in 1872.
Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
The difference between a sofa table and a coffee table is that a sofa table is always behind the sofa and a coffee table is in front of it. Additionally, a sofa table is the same height as the sofa and a coffee table is much shorter.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.
The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.
Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa, and its depth will match the seating. These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables, but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.
Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between a center table and a coffee table is usually size. Center tables tend to be larger-sized accent tables placed in the center of seating areas. On the other hand, coffee tables are smaller tables usually positioned in front of sofas and loveseats. On 1stDibs, find a variety of center tables and coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a coffee table and a console table is in the design. A coffee table is a low table that comes in many shapes, such as surfaces that are rectangles, squares, ovals or circles. Console tables are taller and usually have elongated shapes, such as ovals, rectangles or semicircles. Placement is another differentiator between the two types of tables. Coffee tables usually go in front of sofas and loveseats, while console tables may be placed behind a sofa or loveseat or along a wall. Find a large collection of coffee tables and console tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024There isn't really a standard size of a coffee table. Manufacturers produce coffee tables in a range of sizes and shapes. However, many rectangular tables are around 45 to 48 inches in length by 25 to 28 inches in width. Heights typically range from 16 to 18 inches. Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- What is a tray top coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021Tray top coffee tables are coffee tables with long, flat rectangular surfaces that are supported by an x-frame base. Low tables that were initially used as tea or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. After coffee drinking and “coffee breaks” became popular, it didn’t take long for coffee and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary tray top coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To style an oval coffee table, create balance with opposites. Choose a sofa and accent chairs with a boxier shape for a striking contrast. Place a rectangular tray in the center and use it to display decorative accents or to store remotes and coasters. Another approach to decorating an oval table is to use decorative accents at different heights. Think of a tall vase placed next to a low bowl and a small sculpture positioned on top of two stacked coffee table books. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oval coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Styling a Noguchi coffee table really depends on the space you’re placing it in. The possibilities are far-reaching, so consider the colors and coordination of the other furniture and fixtures around the table. Noguchi tables look beautiful on their own or styled with flowers, books or pottery. Shop a selection of Isamu Noguchi pieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Coffee tables became popular in the 1920s and ’30s. Pieces from this time period often show off the characteristics of Art Deco design, such as metal accents, mirrored finishes and the use of exotic woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Coffee tables first came into use during the Victorian era, largely in response to the rise of coffee houses in London. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables.
- Are glass coffee tables durable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether glass coffee tables are durable depends on the craftsmanship and the materials. Generally, tables with tempered glass are less likely to shatter and break. How well you care for a coffee table will also impact its life span. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of glass coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024How big a coffee table for a sectional should be depends on the dimensions of the sectional. For a balanced look, a coffee table should be roughly two-thirds of the length of the sofa portion of a sofa and chaise sectional. If you have an L-shaped sofa, the coffee table should be around two-thirds of the length of each arm. Find a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To date a Lane coffee table, look for the serial number on the underside of the piece. On most Lane coffee tables, reading the number from right to left will tell you the date that the table was manufactured. For example, a serial number that says 852140 would have been produced on April 12, 1958. Founded in Virginia in the early 20th century, Lane is largely known for its cedar chests and innovative mid-century modern designs. Find a variety of Lane coffee tables on 1stDibs.
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Like other pieces in the firm’s Candy Box collection, the cheerful limited-edition design showcases French craft.
The Ultimate Guide to Types of Tables for the Home
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Inspired by the Cosmos, Sandra Nunnerley’s Nova Table Has a Futuristic Feel
The designer’s innovative use of an unexpected material gives this console a lift.
This 19th-Century Gilded Desk Displays a Fanciful Kingdom in Marquetry
The stately piece brings both gravitas and whimsy to any work space.
In Guadalajara, These Luscious Side Tables Are Chiseled from Volcanic Rock
Use them as tables or stools, indoors or out.