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Black Cube Shape Marble Base Brass Stretchers Square Glass Top Coffee Table
By Artedi, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Black cube shape marble base brass stretchers square glass top coffee table.
Cantilever design
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Belgian Black Marble, Brass
Pierre Cardin Cantilevered Coffee or Cocktail Table
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Southampton, NJ
Cantilevered coffee or cocktail table rendered in wood with new Cerulean blue lacquered finish by
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Karl Springer Style Goatskin Cantilevered Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Karl Springer style cantilever coffee table. The base is lacquered goatskin with a thick glass top.
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Goatskin
Contemporary Granite Cantilevered Coffee or Console Table
By Michael Felix
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Gaspar table is 2 pieces of granite formed to join each other, creating a surface at coffee
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktai...
Materials
Granite
Cantilever Coffee Table Crafted In Brutalist Style
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
This handcrafted coffee table is crafted from a composite blend of wood, resin, and fiberglass, it
Category
2010s Portuguese Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Composition
Contemporary Granite Cantilevered Coffee or Console Table
By Michael Felix
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Gaspar table is 2 pieces of granite formed to join each other, creating a surface at coffee
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktai...
Materials
Granite
1970's Cantilevered Brass and Glass Coffee Table
By Pace Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
1970's Steel cantilevered base with glass top brass plated coffee table in the style of Pace, in
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Concrete Cantilever Coffee Table
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Rare coffee table designed in the late 1970s by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Italia.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Concrete, Metal
Small Geometrik Cantilever Coffee Table by Atra Design
By ATRA
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Geometrik Cantilever coffee table by Atra Design
Dimensions: D 50 x W 36.6 x H 48 cm
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Steel
Small Geometrik Cantilever Coffee Table by Atra Design
By ATRA
Located in Geneve, CH
Small geometrik cantilever coffee table by Atra Design.
Dimensions: D 50 x W 36.6 x H 48 cm
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Large Geometrik Cantilever Coffee Table by Atra Design
By ATRA
Located in Geneve, CH
Large geometrik cantilever coffee table by Atra Design.
Dimensions: D 50 x W 36.6 x H 53 cm
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Pair of Italian Travertine and Cantilevered Glass Coffee Tables
By Up & Up, Giovanni Offredi
Located in Las Vegas, NV
as a coffee table and side table. These tables are stunning, with 1" glass gracefully cantilevered
Category
20th Century Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Goatskin Cantilevered Stainless Steel and Glass Coffee Table, 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Goatskin cantilevered Stainless Steel and Glass Coffee Table, 1970. Original
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Martin Visser Wicker and Chrome Cantilever Coffee Table
By Martin Visser
Located in Asheville, NC
Mid Circa 1970s, mint vintage condition. Glass top included
Measures: 24”W x 23”d x 16”H.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail T...
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Stainless Steel Cantilevered Coffee Table Attributed to Brueton
By J. Wade Beam, Brueton
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Monumental vintage burl wood and stainless-steel cantilevered coffee table attributed to J. Wade
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 15.75 in W 45.5 in D 45.5 in
Brueton Cantilevered Glass and Polished Steel Coffee Table
By Brueton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 16" H
Designer: Brueton, c1970's
Base: Polished steel
Glass: Smoked.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Design Institute of America Post Modern Cantilevered Coffee Table
By Design Institute America
Located in Miami, FL
Black beveled glass with black lacquered wood base cantilevered coffee or cocktail table by Design
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Smoked Glass, Wood
1960s Oak Ebony Cantilevered Sculptural Wabi Sabi Coffee Table
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, coffee table you could hope to find. This is
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
1970s Sculptural Cantilevered Marble Wood and Glass Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, table you could hope to find. This is an
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Sculptural Post-Modern Cantilever Geometric Coffee Table Black Plaster 1980s
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Sleek and sculptural black plaster coffee or cocktail table. Features a unique geometric, polygon
Category
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plaster, Wood
H 15.75 in W 42 in D 42 in
1970s Lion in Frost Glass Travertine & Lucite Cantilevered Coffee Table
By Lion in Frost
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
cap adds detailing and sophistication. The coffee table sits upon hidden wheels; nonetheless, its
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Brass
1970s Triform Cantilevered Coffee Table by J. Wade Beam for Brueton
By Brueton, J. Wade Beam
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Triform Cantilevered Coffee Table, designed by J. Wade Beam in 1970 for Breuton. It is
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
A mid century modern Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman cantilevered coffee table.
By Paul Laszlo, Brown Saltman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A mid century modern Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman blonde mahogany cantilevered coffee table. A
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 15.25 in W 60 in D 25 in
Coffee Table with Cast Glass Top, Cantilevered Steel and Walnut Veneer Base
By EJR Barnes
Located in New York, NY
Unique, industrial and architectural coffee table composed of a cast glass slab top supported by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel
H 13.25 in W 20.5 in D 46 in
Mid-Century Cantilever Coffee Table Attributed to J Wade Beam for Breuton
By J. Wade Beam
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage mid-century Cantilever coffee / coctail table attributed to J Wade Beam for Breuton. Circa
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Marble and Cantilever Oval Glass Coffee Table in the Manner of Brueton
Located in Chicago, IL
Italian marble base that protrudes from the floor at a 45 degree angle with cantilevered oval glass
Category
Late 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome, Steel
French Cantilevered Oval Cocktail Table
Located in New York, NY
An elegant and rare coffee table in the modern neoclassical spirit with a polished dark wood frame
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
Large Oval Glass Top Chrome Cantilever Base Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table Mint
By Pace Collection, Brueton
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large Oval Glass Top Chrome Cantilever Base Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table MINT!
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 16.5 in W 59 in D 43 in
Modern Hoop Cantilevered Low Cocktail Coffee Table by J. Wade Beam for Brueton
By Brueton, J. Wade Beam
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning 21st Century Hoop cantilevered low cocktail or coffee table by J. Wade Beam for Brueton
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Concrete, Marble, Stainless Steel
H 15 in W 72 in D 35 in
Mid-Century Cantilevered Chrome & Glass Coffee Table by J. Wade Beam for Brueton
By Brueton, J. Wade Beam
Located in New York, NY
This dynamic Mid-Century Modernist Angular and Cantilevered Chrome and Glass Cocktail Table is made
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 14.5 in W 40.5 in D 40.5 in
Cantilevered and Inlaid Italian Cocktail Table
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and tasteful cantilevered Italian Mid-Century Modern cocktail table with an inlaid
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Cantilevered Glass Cocktail Table by Brueton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oval glass set into a lacquered angled base. Designed by J. Wade Beam for Brueton.
(Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Karl Springer Style Modern Cantilevered Glass Cocktail Table
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Karl Springer style modern cantilevered glass surface cocktail or coffee table, made in the 1980s
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Modern Karl Springer Style Cantilevered Glass Cocktail Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
cantilevered glass surface cocktail or coffee table. The piece consists of a slanted black column with an oval
Category
Vintage 1980s Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Wade Beam for Brueton Cantilevered " Zephyr" Cocktail Table
By Brueton, J. Wade Beam
Located in Peabody, MA
Cantilivered zephyr coffee table by J. Wade Beam for Brueton in white lacquered finish circa 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Curved polished nickel side table with cantilevered glass top.
Located in New York, NY
Rectangular glass coffee table with lucite and brass supports.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Signed Karl Springer Side Table with Cantilevered Glass Top
By Karl Springer
Located in Stamford, CT
A gunmetal and glass cantilevered cocktail table designed by Karl Springer. Singed at foot of base.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Bacco Cantilever Side Table in Marble and Powder Coated Steel
By Casa Botelho
Located in London, GB
The Bacco Side Table II is the ideal companion to its predecessor, the Bacco Coffee Table I. With
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Steel
Cantilevered Glass White " Zephyr" Cocktail Table by Wade Beam for Brueton
By Brueton, J. Wade Beam
Located in Chicago, IL
Oval glass set into a lacquered angled Wood base. Designed by J. Wade Beam for Brueton.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Solo Coffee Table, Antonio Citterio
By Antonio Citterio
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Solo coffee table - Antonio Citterio
Edition B&B Italia
2 overlapping modules
White lacquered
Category
2010s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Cubist Coffee Table by Orange
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Geometric "Cubist" coffee table designed by Orange in solid white oak.
Thick linear shapes with
Category
2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Bronze Nude Figure Coffee Table
Located in Highland, IN
This dramatic coffee table has terrific presence in any room. The base is a bronze sculpture of a
Category
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Tessellated Stone Coffee Table and Side Tables
By Marquis Collection of Beverly Hills 1
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful vintage tessellated stone coffee tables and side tables designed and manufactured in the
Category
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
New Hope Coffee Table - Michael Oates
By Michael Oates
Located in Alpha, NJ
Hand crafted live edge slab cantilever coffee table. Made from highly figured wood with a variety
Category
2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut, Sapele Wood
1960s Vintage Green Marble Coffee Table
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage emerald coffee table designed and manufactured in Italy circa 1970s. This beautiful coffee
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Cubist Round Coffee Table by Orange
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Geometric "Cubist" coffee table designed by Orange with large solid 48" diameter oak top with ebony
Category
2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Cubist Round Coffee Table by Orange
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Geometric "Cubist" coffee table designed by Orange with large solid 48" diameter white oak top
Category
2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
1970's Breuton "Zephyr" Coffee Table
By J. Wade Beam, Breuton
Located in Dallas, TX
1970's modern and clean lined "Zephyr" cocktail/coffee table designed by J. Wade Beam for Brueton
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Pace Collection Coffee Table by Leon Rosen
By Leon Rosen, Pace Collection
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This striking vintage modern coffee table features brass plated cantilever base, thick glass top
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Percival Lafer Brazilian Cocktail Coffee Table, 1960s
By Percival Lafer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural cocktail table designed by Percival Lafer, Brazil, 1960s.
This iconic coffee table is
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Jacaranda, Rosewood, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Geometric Glass Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Custom, studio-made glass coffee with faux finish base. Unique geometric cantilever design is
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Paint
Surprised by Joy Coffee Table by Claste
Located in Geneve, CH
Surpriced by Joy coffee table by Claste
Dimensions: D 137.2 x W 91.5 x H 38 cm
Material: Marble
Category
2010s Canadian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Vintage Chrome Coffee Table Base- Leon Rosen Style
By Leon Rosen
Located in Trenton, NJ
This striking mid-century cantilever coffee table base is designed to support a drilled circular
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Modern Curved Jacaranda and Glass Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cantilevered coffee table of jacaranda wood with original smoke glass top
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Jacaranda
"Lunario" Coffee Table by Cini Boeri / Gavina, 1970
By Cini Boeri, Gavina
Located in Wien, Wien
The Lunario low coffee table, a visionary creation by Cini Boeri and skillfully crafted by Gavina
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Mirror-Polished Metal Cubist stepped TERMS Coffee Table
By Reinier de Jong
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
TERMS coffee table challenges and reimagines the typology of a coffee table. Is it still a coffee
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Sasso Coffee Table in Glossy Breccia Medicea Marble
By Casa Casati
Located in Milan, MI
A truly spectacular coffee table, made of Breccia Medicea marble, with dark bronze legs.The
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
Rocky Montage • Sculptural Petrified Wood Coffee Table by Odditi
By Odditi
Located in CAROOL, NSW, AU
Everyone loves a good montage. Our ‘Rocky Montage’ coffee table pays homage to the world of organic
Category
2010s Australian Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Petrified Wood
Contemporary Minimalist Wood and Patinated Steel Coffee Table, In Stock
By Scott Gordon
Located in Sharon, VT
The Cantilevered coffee table, an original design offered exclusively by Vermontica, is a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Materials
Wood
Large French Modern Neoclassical, Gilt Iron Coffee Table, Maison Ramsay
By Maison Ramsay
Located in New York, NY
A large, elegant, timeless French midcentury style modern neoclassical, gilt iron coffee table in
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
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Coffee Table Cantilevered For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the coffee table cantilevered you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each coffee table cantilevered for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, metal and chrome. Find 76 options for an antique or vintage coffee table cantilevered now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a coffee table cantilevered — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right coffee table cantilevered, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are of considerable interest. Brueton, Paul Evans and J. Wade Beam each produced at least one beautiful coffee table cantilevered that is worth considering.
How Much is a Coffee Table Cantilevered?
The average selling price for a coffee table cantilevered at 1stDibs is $3,375, while they’re typically $600 on the low end and $22,500 for the highest priced.
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. Browse a vast selection of antique, new and vintage coffee table and cocktail tables today.
Questions About Coffee Table Cantilevered
- What is a cantilever table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A cantilever table has a horizontal slab that is only given support at one end. It is a small tabletop mounted on a “C”-shaped base. Find a variety of antique and vintage cantilever tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022You can make a cantilever table from a variety of materials, though wood may be the simplest. It is best to find a set of building plans to follow, as there are many different styles of cantilever tables. It is vital to build this commonly U-shaped table with a sturdy base to support the top. Shop a variety of cantilever tables from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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. - 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 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 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 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023To 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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021The 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, 2022To 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, 2021A 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, 2022Modern 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.
- 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 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, 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, 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 ExpertApril 5, 2024The 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.
- 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.
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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
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In Guadalajara, These Luscious Side Tables Are Chiseled from Volcanic Rock
Use them as tables or stools, indoors or out.
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