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Selection of Coffee Table Books - Furniture Design Interior Design Fashion Art
By (after) Jean Michel Frank, Jean Dunand
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of Coffee Table Books, priced at $150 each. If one of the books is sold, it will have
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Books

Materials

Paper

Set of Three Hardback Julius Shulman , Modernism Rediscovered Books
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a wonderful set of three hardback large coffee table books of Julius Shulman modernism
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Early 2000s North American Books

Materials

Paper

Round Coffee Table Attributed to Lubberts & Mulder for Tomlinson, c. 1960s
Located in Deland, FL
room for drinks or coffee table books. The table is set on handsome tapered legs.
Category

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

Materials

Fruitwood

American Transitional Mahogany 2 Tier Coffee Table
Located in North York, ON
storage compartment, perfect for coffee table books and accessories. Made in the USA, New. Price includes
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Simply Coffee Table
By Badari Lighting
Located in Milan, IT
serving up drinks with friends, the table is the perfect display for coffee table books, framed
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Simply Coffee Table
H 18.51 in W 34.65 in D 34.65 in
Round Coffee Table with Glass Top
By Guerra Vanni
Located in Milan, IT
displaying coffee table books. The table's sturdy wooden frame is lightened up by its glass surface, giving
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2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Round Coffee Table with Glass Top
H 19.69 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Mid-Century Slatted Bench or Coffee Table, France, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
doubles as a coffee table, offering ample space for coffee table books and treasured curiosities. Whether
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Overscale Marble Coffee Table with Inset Glass Top
Located in Miami, FL
load with coffee table books.
Category

Late 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Square Industrial Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
sleek, clear glass top is a canvas for your coffee table books, floral arrangements, or your favorite
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Square Industrial Coffee Table
Square Industrial Coffee Table
H 20 in W 45 in D 45 in
Teak Mid-Century Modern Danish Round Coffee Table, circa 1960s
Located in Weehawken, NJ
offers a nice amount of tabletop space for coffee table books or other decor.
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Cocktail Table by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
drawers and a lift top interior cabinet, perfect for coffee table books, remote controls, or more. Perfect
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Walnut Floating Coffee Table Attributed to Fabio Lenci c. 1969
By Adrian Pearsall, Fabio Lenci
Located in Glendale, AZ
your coffee table books, ceramics, fresh flowers, cocktails, and more. The perfect mid-tone wood that
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Walnut

20th Century Large French Scalloped Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. A statement piece with ample surface area of coffee table books and decor.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Wood

Modern Leather Top Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
any living space. The spacious top is perfect for hosting your coffee table books, decorative
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cockta...

Materials

Leather

Modern Leather Top Coffee Table
Modern Leather Top Coffee Table
H 18 in W 36 in D 36 in
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
Modern Green Leather Top Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
any living space. The spacious top is perfect for hosting your coffee table books, decorative accents
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cockta...

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Two Tier Strata Coffee Table in Brass by Fort Standard, in Stock
By Fort Standard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
displaying coffee table books and objects while maintaining a clear usable top surface. The table top shows
Category

2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Round Marble and Iron Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
of fresh flowers or your favorite coffee table books, it promises to elevate your decor to a realm of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Iron

Round Marble and Iron Coffee Table
Round Marble and Iron Coffee Table
H 20 in W 48 in D 48 in
Industrial 5 Tier Shelf with Grid Shelves for Books or Usage as Seedling Planter
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
weathered, circa 1960s. Great for usage as book shelf for large coffee table books or as planting shelf for
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Vintage 1960s American Industrial Shelves

Materials

Iron

Contemporary Two Tier Strata Coffee Table in Brass by Fort Standard
By Fort Standard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
displaying coffee table books and objects while maintaining a clear usable top surface. The tabletop shows
Category

2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Mid Century Mirrored Cocktail Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
favorite coffee table books and collectibles. Dimensions: 48" W x 48" D x 16.13" H
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and C...

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Mid Century Mirrored Cocktail Table
Mid Century Mirrored Cocktail Table
H 16.13 in W 48 in D 48 in
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Coffee Table Walnut Mid Century Mod
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
favorite decor items and coffee table books. Elevate your home's interior with this iconic piece that
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Christies Magnificent Jewelry Collectors Catalogs Cartier Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Cleef Arpels Famous People Important Large Diamonds Bulgari Hundreds Of Pictures. Super as coffee table
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Early 2000s Contemporary Desk Accessories

Vintage Walnut Burl English Style Canterbury Table by Heritage, 1970
By Heritage Furniture
Located in Doylestown, PA
, records, etc. Great for individually displaying coffee table books. The walnut burl is gorgeous and the
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Vintage 1970s North American Regency Revival Side Tables

Materials

Walnut, Burl

20th Century Belgian Bleached Oak Coffee Table With Stone Top
Located in High Point, NC
practicality, making it perfect for serving beverages or displaying your favorite coffee table books. With its
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20th Century Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

Modern Lucite and Brass Oval Coffee or Cocktail Table with Glass Top
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
of your favorite coffee table books, a vase of your favorite flowers, and a candle or two
Category

20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Kong Coffee Table 52"x52" in Solid Walnut and Steel Base
By Uhuru Design, Jason Horvath
Located in Denver, PA
piece in the common area and makes a bold canvas for your oversized coffee table books. Our slabs are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Merton Gershun for Dillingham Wedge Shaped Bookcase
By Merton Gershun
Located in Denton, TX
. the bottom shelf is on a slant to display coffee table books.
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut, Masonite

Maison Jansen, Coffee Table, Chrom Brass, France, Glass, Sliding Top
By Maison Jansen
Located in Berlin, BE
used as a display case for small objects or coffee table books.
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Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Reeve Crystal Bookends by Greg Natale
By Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
function, these stylish statement grabbing bookends will elegantly support your favourite coffee table
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Crystal

Reeve Crystal Bookends by Greg Natale
Reeve Crystal Bookends by Greg Natale
H 7.29 in W 2.37 in D 8.27 in
Brass Two-Tiered Coffee Table Hollywood Regency Gold Smoked Glass 1970s Glamour
Located in London, GB
supremely practical - the level below can house magazines or coffee table books, whilst the top layer can be
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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Petite Vintage Coffee Table
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Trenton, NJ
table makes a perfect canvas for your favorite coffee table books and treasures, marrying the robustness
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
Vintage Chow Legs Distressed Black Coffee Table with Crackle Orange Finish
Located in Yonkers, NY
display decorative items, hold coffee table books, or simply as a gathering spot for friends and family
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Glass Top Coffee Table with Fretwork Motifs and Scrolling Feet, circa 1950
Located in Atlanta, GA
a focal point in a living room, where it can host coffee table books, decorative items, or simply
Category

Mid-20th Century Asian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Geometric Sculpture in Polished Emerald Green Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
different sculpture just by stacking up to three pieces.We also love it styled on a stack of coffee table
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Solid Oak Rustic Brutalist Wabi Sabi Beam Coffee Table, France 1960
Located in DE MEERN, NL
decorations or the practical use of showcasing coffee table books. Beyond its conventional use, this table can
Category

Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Vintage Coastal Coffee Table by Ficks Reed
By Ficks Reed
Located in Trenton, NJ
coffee table books, decorative items, or serving snacks and drinks. The bamboo and reed weaving add a
Category

Late 20th Century American Bohemian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan, Glass

Travertine Square Coffee Table with Cylindrical Legs, France, 1970s
Located in Hellouw, NL
. And it's versatile - it can be dressed up with a vase of flowers and a stack of coffee table books, or
Category

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

Materials

Travertine

Sicilian Green Marble Coffee Table Glass Top Brass Italy 1980
Located in DE MEERN, NL
curated collection of coffee table books, effortlessly merging literature and design into a captivating
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Lucite Coffee Table / Bench in Clear & Black Lucite by Amparo Calderon Tapia
By Cain Modern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
allows you to showcase your favorite decorative items or coffee table books and when used as a bench it
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Lucite

Decorative Clear Acrylic Link with Charm by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
coffee table books or it can also be hanged as wall art. Material: Acrylic Designed by Paola Valle
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic

Contemporary 21st Century Capo Metal Bookend by Spinzi, Italian Modern Design
By Spinzi
Located in Milano, IT
hole - into a bookcase or over a coffee table. Thin yet strong enough to keep even coffee table books
Category

2010s Italian Modern Bookends

Materials

Metal

Spinzi Capo Sculptural Bookend in Metal, Tiffany Blue, Collectible Decorative
By Spinzi
Located in Milano, IT
: two of them are sturdy enough to keep a row of heavy coffee table books lined-up. The listing refers
Category

2010s Italian Modern Bookends

Materials

Metal, Steel

Spinzi Capo Sculptural Bookend in Metal, Bright Pink, Collectible Decorative
By Spinzi
Located in Milano, IT
: two of them are sturdy enough to keep a row of heavy coffee table books lined-up. The listing refers
Category

2010s Italian Modern Bookends

Materials

Metal, Steel

1950s Italian Murano Blue Cased Glass Ormolu Set in Veritable Opaline de Murano
Located in Haarlem, NL
Venetian glass collector. Or perfect for adding a little colour to a stack of coffee table books.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Brass

Pair of Steel & Glass End or Console Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
favorite home decor items, family photos, or even your coffee table books. The glass top ensures durability
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Steel

Pair of Steel & Glass End or Console Table
Pair of Steel & Glass End or Console Table
H 26 in W 21.75 in D 14.75 in
Glass Wood Brass Fireplace Fender Style Large Square Coffee Table Erwin Lambeth
By Erwin Lambeth
Located in Topeka, KS
object d’art, along with coffee table books galore, and still room for setting a cocktail or cup of
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Geometric Sculpture in Polished Pearl Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
sculpture just by stacking up to three pieces.We also love it styled on a stack of coffee table books
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Geometric Sculpture in Polished Lime Green Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
sculpture just by stacking up to three pieces.We also love it styled on a stack of coffee table books
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Geometric Sculpture in Polished Orange Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
sculpture just by stacking up to three pieces.We also love it styled on a stack of coffee table books
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Geometric Sculpture in Polished Strawberry Pink Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
sculpture just by stacking up to three pieces.We also love it styled on a stack of coffee table books
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Geometric Sculpture in Polished Black Pearl Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
sculpture just by stacking up to three pieces.We also love it styled on a stack of coffee table books
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Geometric Sculpture in Polished Tangerine Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
sculpture just by stacking up to three pieces.We also love it styled on a stack of coffee table books
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Geometric Sculpture in Polished Resin Color Grape by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
sculpture just by stacking up to three pieces.We also love it styled on a stack of coffee table books
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Custom Made Elio II Side Table Blackened Steel Hand Cast Glass
By Casa Botelho
Located in London, GB
. With ample surface space, you can easily place and display your favorite coffee table books, decor
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Side Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Four 20th Century Brass Trinket Dish Candlestick Cockatoo, Cat, Acorn Sparrow
Located in Haarlem, NL
would also look great on your coffee table to top a stack of coffee table books. The cockatoo dish is
Category

Early 20th Century European Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Set of Four 1960s Brass Trinket Dishes Vide Poche, Acorn, Leaf, Owl, Basket
Located in Haarlem, NL
stack of coffee table books. Acorn with a hinged lid in the shape of an acorn with foliage W x D x H
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-...

Materials

Brass

Modern Round Center Table Set With Leather, Marquetry & Lacquer Top
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
table can serve other purposes, such as showcasing coffee table books, statement pottery, or luxury
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Brass

Grande Calacatta Viola Marble
Located in Maywood, NJ
ample room for your cherished decor items, coffee table books, or an artful display of refreshments. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Center Tables

Materials

Marble

Grande Calacatta Viola Marble
Grande Calacatta Viola Marble
H 11.82 in W 27.56 in D 43.31 in
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Coffee Table Books For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of coffee table books for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of paper, wood and animal skin, all coffee table books available were constructed with great care. Coffee table books have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Coffee table books bearing modern or mid-century modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made coffee table books over the years, but those made by TASCHEN, Maitland Smith and Pablo Picasso are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Coffee Table Books?

Coffee table books can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $175, while the lowest priced sells for $27 and the highest can go for as much as $3,793.
Questions About Coffee Table Books
  • 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, 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    The best height for a coffee table is around 1 to 2 inches lower than the seat height of the adjacent sofa. Most sofas feature seat heights of around 17 or 18 inches. As a result, the most common height for coffee tables is 15 to 17 inches. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of coffee tables.
  • 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.