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“Untouchables” Sculptural Streamline Shaped Coffee Table (base only)
Located in Maastricht, NL
Untouchables” sculptural streamline coffee table (table base only) “Untouchables” coffee-table is
Category

2010s Dutch Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Paul Ferrante Sculptural Iron Coffee Table Base, Style of Giacometti
By Paul Ferrante
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Paul Ferrante Sculptural Iron Coffee Table Base, Style of Giacometti USA, Circa 1980s A
Category

20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

“Untouchables” sculptural streamline coffee table (table base only)
By Jan Paul
Located in Maastricht, NL
Untouchables” sculptural streamline coffee table (table base only) “Untouchables” coffee-table is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

“Untouchables” Sculptural Streamline Shaped Coffee Table (table base only)
Located in Maastricht, NL
“Untouchables” sculptural streamline coffee table (table base only) “Untouchables” coffee-table is
Category

2010s Dutch Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Wooden coffee table with steel base
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Introducing an extraordinary coffee table crafted from ancient Bog Oak and durable epoxy resin
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Wooden coffee table with steel base
Wooden coffee table with steel base
H 12.21 in W 62.41 in D 29.73 in
Glass Top X Base Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Sophisticated X base glass top coffee table with newly powder coated black metal base. Bold graphic
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Glass Top X Base Coffee Table
Glass Top X Base Coffee Table
H 15.75 in W 48 in D 20 in
Vatne Mobler Falcon Rosewood Coffee Table Base
By Vatne Møbler
Located in West Chester, PA
Vatne Mobler “Falcon” Coffee Table Base in rosewood circa 1970. Will be shipped disassembled and
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bentwood

Limited Edition Sculptural Coffee Table Solid Wood, Blue Only 1 Available, Italy
By Sandro Lopez
Located in Milano, IT
coffee table that is both furniture and sculpture designed for authentic living spaces. Two identical
Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Bamboo Base Glass Top Coffee Table by McGuire
By McGuire
Located in New York, NY
Chic, voguish style Hollywood Regency coffee table having a waited form faux bamboo base, circular
Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Glass

Raw Coffee Table - Modern Coffee Table in Natural Wenge with Wrought Iron Base
By Prieto Studio
Located in London, GB
natural materials with modern Scandinavian shapes to create a breathtaking and unique design. The coffee
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Obsidian Coffee Table - Modern Black Lacquered Table with Stainless Steel Base
By Prieto Studio
Located in London, GB
lacquered wood with a stainless steel base and a set of two individual push-open drawers on each side in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Modern Aluminum Frame Base / Glass Top Coffee Table
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Experience the timeless allure of Mid-Century Modern design with this captivating coffee table
Category

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

Midcentury French Iron Twig Coffee Table Base with Cross Stretcher
Located in Atlanta, GA
This French iron twig coffee table base from the mid-20th century is a remarkable fusion of natural
Category

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

Materials

Iron

Contemporary Lost Wax Cast Bronze Ant Coffee Table Base Sculpture
Located in Yonkers, NY
A contemporary lost wax cast bronze coffee table base sculpture from the 21st century depicting an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Oak Art Table Unseen Force #27 Joel Escalona's Coffee Table, Sculptural Base
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Oak Art Table Unseen Force #27 Joel Escalona's Coffee Table, Sculptural Base Sculptural coffee
Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Restored Large "x" Base Rattan Coffee Table W/ Mahogany Top
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage 1940s rattan coffee/cocktail table with an "X"-bound base, stylized cut-out slat sides, and
Category

Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan

Charles Ray Eames "La Fonda" Coffee Table with Metal Base, 1955
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Charles Ray Eames "La Fonda" Coffee Table with Metal Base, 1955 Discover the perfect combination
Category

Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Charles Ray Eames "La Fonda" Coffee Table with Metal Base, 1955
Charles Ray Eames "La Fonda" Coffee Table with Metal Base, 1955
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H 17.72 in W 28.35 in D 28.35 in
1970s Style of Poul Kjaerholm PK61 Chrome Coffee Table Base Denmark
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Angular Coffee Table Base attributed style Poul Kjaerholm model PK61 Coffee Table designed 1955
Category

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

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Monumental Solid Iron Postmodern Memphis Era Large Triangle Coffee Table Base
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in San Diego, CA
Majestic solid patinated iron art Deco memphis era coffee table base, nice red & black finish that
Category

20th Century American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Glass Top Driftwood Base Coffee Table, circa 1950/1960s
Located in New York, NY
Very unusual midcentury coffee table with a driftwood base, having an orange with gold highlights
Category

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

Materials

Glass, Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Super Smooth Petrified Wood Coffee Table with Teak Base
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive two and a half inch thick, high quality petrified wood coffee table, resting on an
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2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Sculpted Steel Zigzag Coffee Table Base by Paul Evans for Directional
By Paul Evans
Located in Atlanta, GA
A sculpted steel "zigzag" coffee table base by American Designer and studio craftsman Paul Evans
Category

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

Materials

Steel

Artisan Oak Unseen Force #15 Joel Escalona's Coffee Table, Sculptural Base
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Artisan Oak Unseen Force #15 Joel Escalona's Coffee Table, Sculptural Base—— Sculptural coffee
Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Percival Lafer Smoked Glass Top Rosewood Base 3-Piece End Table Coffee Table Set
By Percival Lafer
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Very good condition Mid-Century Modern Percival Lafer end table and coffee table set. Vintage 1970s
Category

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

Materials

Smoked Glass, Rosewood

Midcentury Italian Wrought-Iron Coffee Table with Tile Top and Scrolling Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian wrought-iron coffee table from the Midcentury period, with tile top and scrolling base
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Jeffrey Bigelow Style Mid Century Modern Lucite Base Coffee or Cocktail Table
By Jeffrey Bigelow
Located in Plainview, NY
An artful Mid Century Modern Coffee or Cocktail rectangular table crafted in the style of Jeffery
Category

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

Materials

Glass, Lucite

Large Post Modern Coffee Table with Formica Base and Textured Glass Top
By Jay Spectre, Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular two tier triangular coffee table, having a glossy black Formica base, with a thick ( 1
Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Laminate, Glass

Lucite Pillar Cross Base Coffee Table in the Style of Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous 1980s Monumental Lucite coffee table with glass top, attributed to Karl Springer. Bulky
Category

Vintage 1980s Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Acrylic

Vintage Custom Made Brutalist Coffee table Propeller shaped Metal Base and Glass
Located in Zagreb, HR
A little piece of art, an unique one-of-a-kind vintage sculptural custom made artisan coffee table
Category

Vintage 1970s European Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Andrianna Shamaris Oval Petrified Wood Coffee Table with an Organic Teak Base
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive two inch thick, high quality petrified wood slab coffee table, resting on an organic
Category

2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak, Reclaimed Wood, Petrified Wood, Wood

Vintage Charles Hollis Jones Lucite Chrome Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Charles Hollis Jones Lucite chrome Mid-Century Modern coffee table base. Item features 4
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Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail ...

Materials

Chrome

Sculpture-Base Unseen Force #7 Joel Escalona's Oak Coffee Table, Unique Design
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Sculpture-Base Unseen Force #7 Joel Escalona's Oak Coffee Table, Unique Design —— Sculptural
Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Indoor Lacquer Coffee Cocktail Table Outdoor Teak Powder Coated Base Mid-Century
By Heather Ashton Design
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Inspired by the simplicity of Mid-Century design, the Hayden coffee table feels light and airy. The
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Large & Stylish Minimalist Coffee Table w. Stunning Black Slate Top & Iron Base
Located in Lisse, NL
Great looking. sleek design, long and practical, rectangular coffee table. This beautiful quality
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Slate, Wrought Iron

Andrianna Shamaris High Quality Petrified Wood Coffee Table with Teak Wood Base
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful live edge petrified wood 2" thick slab coffee table resting on a natural teak base. So
Category

2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Wood Coffee Table with Round Base and Painted Cylindrical Posts Shown in Oak
By LF Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Benson coffee table is shown with an oak wood top in natural finish with a round base and
Category

2010s American American Classical Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

1970s Modern Style of Paul Mayen Bold X Coffee Table Base in Aluminum
By Paul Mayen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Modern square X coffee Cocktail table in the style of Paul Mayen USA Unmarked. Aluminum X
Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Sturdy Midcentury Coffee Table with a Beautiful Marble Top and Wrought Iron Base
Located in Lisse, NL
Great size, practical and very decorative round table. This beautiful quality coffee or large
Category

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

Materials

Marble, Wrought Iron

Post Modern Black Marble Pedestal Base Coffee Table Made in Italy c 1970’s
Located in New York, NY
Stunning graphic back and white marble coffee table having a square pedestal base ( 16 x 16 x H 15
Category

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

Materials

Marble

Lost Wax Cast Bronze Coffee Table Base Depicting a Bear Laying on his Back
Located in Yonkers, NY
A contemporary lost wax cast bronze coffee table base depicting a bear laying on his back, with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Figures Coffee Table
By Michael Javidi
Located in Greenport, NY
The Figures Coffee Table is a low 48”x30” table. The default top and base are burnt ash but can be
Category

2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Ash

Figures Coffee Table
Figures Coffee Table
H 14 in W 48 in D 30 in
Wood Coffee Table with Hand Carved Nut and Bolt Base in Choice of Wood/Finish
By LF Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Bayard coffee table is all hand carved with a whimsical base based on a nut and bolt. All
Category

2010s American American Classical Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Crescent Large Coffee Table - Modern Brass Coffee Table
By Prieto Studio
Located in London, GB
drawers. The piece was designed and manufactured by Prieto Studio, a furniture design studio based in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Crescent Medium Coffe Table - Modern Brass Coffee Table
By Prieto Studio
Located in London, GB
drawers. The piece was designed and manufactured by Prieto Studio, a furniture design studio based in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Crescent Small Coffe Table - Modern Brass Coffee Table
By Prieto Studio
Located in London, GB
drawers. The piece was designed and manufactured by Prieto Studio, a furniture design studio based in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Stone Top Coffee Table on Wood Block Base with Cast Glass and Ceramic Details
By Rafael Prieto
Located in New York, NY
The centerpiece of Rafael Prieto's debut solo exhibition in 2023 was the "Low Table," a one-of-a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Sandstone

Post Modern Coffee Table with Thick Marble Top on Wrought Iron Base Ca. 1980's
By Arturo Pani
Located in New York, NY
Impressive marble top, wrought iron and steel based coffee, cocktail table reminiscent of the work
Category

Vintage 1980s Mexican Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Steel, Wrought Iron

J'Adore Coffee Table
By Cafedesart
Located in Milan, IT
A simple silhouette with a luxurious look, this eye-catching coffee table will elevate any living
Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal, Gold

J'Adore Coffee Table
H 19.69 in W 55.12 in D 35.44 in
Trawo Marble Coffee Table
Located in Coulsdon, GB
The "Trawo Marble Coffee Table" is a masterful fusion of wood and marble, creating a standout
Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Trawo Marble Coffee Table
Trawo Marble Coffee Table
H 13.7 in W 40.1 in D 44 in
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
Category

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
English Industrial Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960s English Industrial coffee table. Fume glass top from three pieces. Wood base dimensions only
Category

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

Materials

Glass, Wood

English Industrial Coffee Table
English Industrial Coffee Table
H 15 in W 48 in D 47.5 in
" Yellow shapes " coffe table
Located in Dolné Sľažany, SK
, decided that only one table would remain forever. The base of the table has an amorphous shape, which is
Category

2010s Slovak Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Cut Steel

" Yellow shapes " coffe table
" Yellow shapes " coffe table
H 14.57 in W 55.12 in D 35.04 in
Handcrafted rectangular coffee table
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Introducing an extraordinary coffee table carefully crafted from ancient Bog Oak and strong epoxy
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Handcrafted rectangular coffee table
Handcrafted rectangular coffee table
H 12.21 in W 53.15 in D 23.43 in
Handcrafted wooden coffee table
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This is a unique coffee table made of Bog Oak, which is approximately 7,000 years old. The wood
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Handcrafted wooden coffee table
Handcrafted wooden coffee table
H 12.21 in W 51.19 in D 25.6 in
Handcrafted wooden coffee table
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This is a unique coffee table crafted from Bog Oak and epoxy resin. The wood itself is an
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Handcrafted wooden coffee table
Handcrafted wooden coffee table
H 12.01 in W 35.04 in D 19.3 in
Elemental Coffee Table - Modern Black Lacquered Coffee Table with Brass Legs
By Prieto Studio
Located in London, GB
piece was designed and manufactured by Prieto Studio, a furniture design studio based in London that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Dune Coffee Table, Modern Black Lacquered Coffee Table with Clear Glass Top
By Prieto Studio
Located in London, GB
Coffee table manufactured from resilient layers of lacquered wood which evoque the curvaceous
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Cesare Lacca Italian coffee table
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Milano, IT
Discover the timeless elegance of the 1950s with this classic coffee table designed by the renowned
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Cesare Lacca Italian coffee table
Cesare Lacca Italian coffee table
H 17.33 in Dm 27.56 in
Brass Bonsai Tree Coffee Table
By Willy Daro
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Brass bonsai tree and cranes coffee / side table in the manner of Willy Daro. Glass shown is 33” x
Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Brass Bonsai Tree Coffee Table
Brass Bonsai Tree Coffee Table
H 18 in W 26 in D 22 in
Tiered Maitake Walnut Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
Invite a piece of nature into your home with the Maitake Walnut Coffee Table. This remarkable
Category

2010s Indian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Tiered Maitake Walnut Coffee Table
Tiered Maitake Walnut Coffee Table
H 15.99 in W 30.01 in D 30.01 in
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Coffee Table Base Only For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal coffee table base only for your home. Frequently made of metal, wood and glass, every coffee table base only was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a coffee table base only, we have 514 options in-stock, while there are 310 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the coffee table base only you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right coffee table base only, those designed in mid-century modern, modern and Hollywood Regency styles are of considerable interest. Andrianna Shamaris, Joel Escalona and Knut Hesterberg each produced at least one beautiful coffee table base only that is worth considering.

How Much is a Coffee Table Base Only?

A coffee table base only can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,195, while the lowest priced sells for $19 and the highest can go for as much as $122,511.

Finding the Right tables for You

The right vintage, new or antique tables can help make any space in your home stand out.

Over the years, the variety of tables available to us, as well as our specific needs for said tables, has broadened. Today, with all manner of these must-have furnishings differing in shape, material and style, any dining room table can shine just as brightly as the guests who gather around it.

Remember, when shopping for a dining table, it must fit your dining area, and you need to account for space around the table too — think outside the box, as an oval dining table may work for tighter spaces. Alternatively, if you’ve got the room, a Regency-style dining table can elevate any formal occasion at mealtime.

Innovative furniture makers and designers have also redefined what a table can be. Whether it’s an unconventional Ping-Pong table, a brass side table to display your treasured collectibles or a Louis Vuitton steamer trunk to add an air of nostalgia to your loft, your table can say a lot about you.

The visionary work of French designer Xavier Lavergne, for example, includes tables that draw on the forms of celestial bodies as often as they do aquatic creatures or fossils. Elsewhere, Italian architect Gae Aulenti, who looked to Roman architecture in crafting her stately Jumbo coffee table, created clever glass-topped mobile coffee tables that move on bicycle tires or sculpted wood wheels for Fontana Arte

Coffee and cocktail tables can serve as a room’s centerpiece with attention-grabbing details and colors. Glass varieties will keep your hardwood flooring and dazzling area rugs on display, while a marble or stone coffee table in a modern interior can showcase your prized art books and decorative objects. A unique vintage desk or writing table can bring sophistication and even a bit of spice to your work life. 

No matter your desired form or function, a quality table for your living space is a sound investment. On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage, new and antique bedside tables, mid-century end tables and more .

Questions About Coffee Table Base Only
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A table base should be roughly two-thirds of the size of the tabletop. So a top with a 60-inch diameter should be paired with a 40-inch base.
  • 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, 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 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 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 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 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
    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
    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
    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.