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"Metsidian" Unique Coffee Table/Cocktail Table in Obsidian and Chrome
By Janne Kyttanen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, cocktail table, round coffee table, chrome coffee table
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 15.75 in W 19.69 in D 47.25 in
"Metsidian" Unique Coffee Table/Cocktail Table in Obsidian and Copper
By Janne Kyttanen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, cocktail table, round coffee table, copper coffee table
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Copper
H 15.75 in W 19.69 in D 47.25 in
"Metsidian" Unique Coffee Table/Cocktail Table in Obsidian and Chrome
By Janne Kyttanen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, cocktail table, round coffee table, chrome coffee table
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 15.75 in W 19.69 in D 47.25 in
Sedona Polished Bronze Round Coffee Table/Cocktail Table with Glass Top
By Janne Kyttanen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, cocktail table, glass top coffee table
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 14.18 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Melting Brass Coffee Table/Cocktail Table by Zhipeng Tan
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
thought provoking and beautiful.
Keyword: coffee table, cocktail table, brass table, accent table
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Colosseum Mix Wood Round Glass Top Coffee Table/Cocktail Table by Po Shun Leong
By Po Shun Leong
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, glass top coffee table, cocktail table, round cocktail table, accent table
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 16 in W 36 in D 60 in
Mid-Century Modern Mahogany with Stenciled Leather Top Round Coffee Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A round Mid-Century Modern Mahogany with stenciled leather top coffee table, cocktail table
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Cheese Board Cocktail Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
A wonderful rustic 18th century coffee table - cocktail table originally used as a cheese making
Category
Antique 18th Century Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
Vintage Solid Cherry and Stenciled Leather Top Coffee Table
Located in Germantown, MD
Beautiful long solid cherry with leather top coffee table , cocktail table in good condition
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather, Cherry
Pearson Lloyd for Coalesce Modernist Frosted Glass Top and Steel Coffee Table
By Pearson Lloyd, Coalesse
Located in Germantown, MD
Pearson Lloyd for Coalesce Modernist Frosted Glass Top and Brushed Steel Coffee Table / cocktail
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail T...
Materials
Steel
H 15 in W 36 in D 36 in
Rollercoaster Medium Table, Stainless Steel with Titanium Gold Color Finish
By Janne Kyttanen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
luxurious 24-karat gold finishes.
Round coffee table, cocktail table, round table, titanium gold, center
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 15.75 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
1950 Freeform Mahogany Coffee Table Cocktail Table Side Table
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Grenoble, FR
Freeform mahogany coffee table
Mahogany tray brought back to France in the 1950s, transformed
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Rattan Toped Coffee Cocktail Table
Located in New York, NY
. Coffee table, cocktail table, low table. Spectacular table with a presence.
Category
20th Century Chinese Country Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan, Elm
Melting Brass Coffee Table/Cocktail Table by Zhipeng Tan
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The table comes in 2 designs. The only difference is the table top, one is zigzag shape (images
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Coffee Table on Hairpin Legs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Campaign style coffee table, cocktail table, or low console table
By
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 19.75 in W 35.25 in D 20.25 in
Hollywood Regency Romeo Rega Coffee Table in Brass and Glass, 1970's
By Romeo Rega
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rome Rega; Italy; Mid-Century Modern; coffee table; Cocktail table; Italian design;
Mid-Century
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Scallop Unique Coffee Table Powder-Coated White Steel by Aranda\Lasch
By Aranda Lasch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
delicately above it. This imbalance gives the table its unique sense of flotation.
Coffee table, cocktail
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
H 12.21 in W 48.04 in D 48.04 in
Mid-Century Modern Slate Stone Coffee Table Attributed to Paul Kingma
By Paul Kingma
Located in Bochum, NRW
Mid-Century Modern slate stone coffee table.
A rare Brutalist octagonal shaped slate coffee table
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Slate
Scallop Unique Coffee Table Powder-Coated White Steel by Aranda\Lasch
By Aranda Lasch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
delicately above it. This imbalance gives the table its unique sense of flotation.
Coffee table, cocktail
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
H 12.21 in W 48.04 in D 48.04 in
Coffee Table, Cocktail Table, Regency Style Single Pedestal Mahogany, English
Located in Toronto, CA
A round single pedestal Regency style mahogany pedestal coffee table or cocktail table with a
Category
20th Century English Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
"Metsidian" Unique Coffee Table/Cocktail Table in Obsidian and Copper
By Janne Kyttanen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Metsidian represents a moment in time, an eruption that melds two divergent materials together. The Prehistoric evolves into the futuristic as the organic volcanic obsidian form tran...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Copper
H 15.75 in W 19.69 in D 47.25 in
Sedona Stainless Steel Round Coffee Table by Janne Kyttanen
By Janne Kyttanen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
silhouette and delicate, organic triangular detailing.
Keyword: coffee table, cocktail table, round coffee
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Sedona Stainless Steel Round Coffee Table by Janne Kyttanen
By Janne Kyttanen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
silhouette and delicate, organic triangular detailing.
Keyword: coffee table, cocktail table, round coffee
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
French Vintage Marble & Brass Coffee Table-Cocktail Table-Lounge Table-60s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
Countries.
French Vintage round apricot Marble and Brass Coffee Table Style Louis XV from the 60s
Marble
Category
Vintage 1960s French Louis XV Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass, Steel
Pair of Adirondack-Style Twig Tables
Located in Chicago, IL
so that the table tops are completely flat. Perfect as coffee tables, cocktail tables, or stools in
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Sedona Polished Bronze Round Coffee Table/Cocktail Table with Glass Top
By Janne Kyttanen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A polished bronze coffee table inspired by the infamous red rocks of Sedona; the form references
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 14.18 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Vintage Forged Iron and Ceramic Coffee Table - Cocktail Table - Patio Table-60s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
Countries.
French Vintage Mid-Century Wrought Iron and Ceramic Coffee Table from the 60s
Artfully designed
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
H 15.75 in W 31.89 in D 16.15 in
French Vintage Marble Bronze Coffee Table-Cocktail Table-Style Louis XV-70s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
Countries.
French Vintage Marble Brass Coffee Table - Louis XV Style Cocktail Table from the 70s
Exquisite
Category
Vintage 1970s French Louis XV Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal, Steel, Bronze
H 16.54 in W 28.35 in D 17.72 in
French Vintage square Leather, Iron and Glass Insert Coffee Table-Cocktail Table
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
Countries.
Unusual big Square Coffee Table made of forged round Iron with embossed Leather Border and an
Category
Vintage 1980s French Regency Revival Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
H 16.54 in W 38.19 in D 38.19 in
Ebonized Marble Top Coffee Table / Cocktail Table On Wheels manner of Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
A small ebonized marble top coffee table. Bronze-mounted, in the Maison Jansen manner. This coffee
Category
20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
H 12.5 in W 29 in D 21 in
"Le Tray" Curved Brass Legs, Coffee Table / Cocktail Table, Walnut/Oiled Bronze
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The “Le Tray” square table curved legs is a square coffee table with metal finish legs. It is a
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 18 in W 40 in D 40 in
"Le Tray" Curved Brass Legs, Coffee Table / Cocktail Table Walnut and Brass
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The “Le Tray” square table curved legs is a square coffee table with metal finish legs. It is a
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Melting Coffee Table/Cocktail Table 'Bean Shape' Polished Brass by Zhipeng Tan
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
an inverted human spine, to the Lotus series of tables and chairs, inspired by the structures of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 15.56 in W 55.12 in D 23.63 in
Melting Coffee Table/Cocktail Table 'Bean Shape' Polished Brass by Zhipeng Tan
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
an inverted human spine, to the Lotus series of tables and chairs, inspired by the structures of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 15.56 in W 55.12 in D 23.63 in
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table, Cocktail Table, Hans Wegner, Oak, Hans J Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Hans Wegner, Oak Hans J Wegner, An oak wood coffeee table for
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak
H 19 in W 73 in D 25 in
Brass Coffee Table/Accent Table by Zhipeng Tan
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
functionality.
Keyword: Coffee table, cocktail table, round coffee table, accent table
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Italian Travertine Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo, Hollywood Regency, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rectangular; Italian Design; Italy; Travertine; bBrass; Coffee table; Cocktail table; Side Table
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Brass
H 12.6 in W 50.99 in D 31.5 in
Colosseum Mix Wood Round Glass Top Coffee Table/Cocktail Table by Po Shun Leong
By Po Shun Leong
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Ark collection by Po Shun Leung originated from his dreaming of ocean liners.
When the sirens screamed in London during the II World War, the Leung family headed underground f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 16 in W 36 in D 60 in
Contemporary Coffee Table, Solidified Black Cotton Base with Glass Surface
By Thislexik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dimensions: 30" x 30"
Lead Time: 3-4 weeks
Style: Contemporary, Modern, Minimalist
Item Type; Coffee Table
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cotton
Pia Manu Sculptural Marble Coffee Table, 1990s
By Pia Manu
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pia Manu; marble; steel; coffee table; cocktail table; 1990s; Belgium; Belgian Design; Side Table
Category
1990s Belgian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Steel
Isla Nena: Marble & Brass Legs Low Table
By Elvira Martinez Manso - HERBEH WOOD
Located in Guaynabo, US
: Center table / Coffee table / Cocktail table
Origin: Handcrafted in Puerto Rico
Exclusivity: Limited
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Puerto Rican Organic Modern Coffee and Coc...
Materials
Marble, Brass
Metsidian Round Side Table/End Table in Obsidian and Copper Finish on Top
By Janne Kyttanen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, copper side table, end table, accent table, coffee table, cocktail table
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Side Tables
Materials
Copper
French Mid-Century Latticed Cocktail Table
By Cocktail Tables
Located in New York, NY
Chic French 1960s modernist coffee table with a long slab of raw travertine latticed by four sleek
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Large Lacquered Square Coffee Table w/ Chrome Plinth Base By Directional 1970s
By Directional
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
will be a purchase that can stand the test of time.
The overall color of this coffee table/cocktail
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood, Lacquer
H 17 in W 48 in D 48 in
Paul Evans Patchwork Steel Coffee Table for Directional, Signed & Dated 1978
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Los Angeles, CA
table, coffee table, cocktail table, tea table, Zoom call table, occasional table or low cafe table
Category
Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
H 15.5 in W 20 in D 20 in
U Table/32 Blue Night Finish Cast Bronze Table by Studio Sunt
Located in Üsküdar, İstanbul
as a side table, coffee table, cocktail table, or even as a display table for retail environments
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Side Tables
Materials
Bronze
U Table/32 Blue Night Finish Cast Bronze Table by Studio Sunt
Located in Üsküdar, İstanbul
as a side table, coffee table, cocktail table, or even as a display table for retail environments
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Side Tables
Materials
Bronze
Cast Bronze Cone Side Table by Studio Sunt
Located in Üsküdar, İstanbul
enhance the Cone’s tactile appeal.
Cone Table can be used as a side table, coffee table, cocktail table
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Side Tables
Materials
Bronze, Stainless Steel
Cast Bronze & Aluminum Cone Side Table by Studio Sunt
Located in Üsküdar, İstanbul
appeal.
Cone Table can be used as a side table, coffee table, cocktail table, or as a display table
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Side Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Bronze
Cast Bronze & Aluminum Cone Side Table by Studio Sunt
Located in Üsküdar, İstanbul
enhance the Cone’s tactile appeal.
Cone Table can be used as a side table, coffee table, cocktail table
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Side Tables
Materials
Bronze
Cast Bronze & Aluminum Cone Side Table by Studio Sunt
Located in Üsküdar, İstanbul
enhance the Cone’s tactile appeal.
Cone Table can be used as a side table, coffee table, cocktail table
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Side Tables
Materials
Bronze
Cast Bronze & Aluminum Cone Side Table by Studio Sunt
Located in Üsküdar, İstanbul
Table can be used as a side table, coffee table, cocktail table, or as a display table for retail
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Side Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Bronze
Cast Bronze Cone Side Table PB Finish by Studio Sunt
Located in Üsküdar, İstanbul
Table can be used as a side table, coffee table, cocktail table, or as a display table for retail
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Side Tables
Materials
Bronze
'Generation' Bronze Sculpture Table by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, c. 1964 Signed
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
". Its large size allows this to be used as a coffee or cocktail table, console table or display table or
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
H 35 in W 69 in D 24.5 in
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne 'Generation' Bronze Sculpture Table, c. 1964, Signed
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
LaVerne: Sculpture III". Its large size allows this to be used as a coffee or cocktail table, low console
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 35 in W 68.5 in D 24 in
Cocktail Iron Coffee Table
Located in Bronx, NY
Cocktail iron coffee table. Wonderful patina and great iron work details.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Paul Evans 'PE-31' Patchwork Copper Table with Slate Top for Directional, c 1967
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, coffee table, cocktail table, tea table, occasional table or low cafe table.
MEASUREMENTS:
H 21.25" x W
Category
Vintage 1960s American Brutalist End Tables
Materials
Copper, Pewter, Bronze
H 21.25 in W 29.75 in D 29.75 in
Lucite Waterfall Cocktail Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
A rectangular acrylic/Lucite cocktail/coffee table with waterfall edge, in the Modern style, circa
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lucite, Acrylic
Specimen Marble Coffee Table or Cocktail Table
Located in Richmond, London
1960's – 1970's
Why we like it
Colourful and elegant, this very chic low table is a perfect coffee or
Category
Mid-20th Century English Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Italian Tiled Cocktail Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A bespoke wooden midcentury Italian coffee table featuring large signed ceramic tiles which adjust
Category
Mid-20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
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Coffee Table Cocktail Table For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic coffee table cocktail table available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and glass, every coffee table cocktail table was constructed with great care. There are 86702 variations of the antique or vintage coffee table cocktail table you’re looking for, while we also have 15066 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a coffee table cocktail table — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right coffee table cocktail table, those designed in mid-century modern, modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made coffee table cocktail table over the years, but those crafted by Andrianna Shamaris, Roger Capron and Philip and Kelvin LaVerne are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Coffee Table Cocktail Table?
The average selling price for a coffee table cocktail table at 1stDibs is $2,848, while they’re typically $0 on the low end and $1,095,341 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 — shop Art Deco coffee tables, travertine coffee tables and other antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables today.
Questions About Coffee Table Cocktail Table
- 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.
- What is a cocktail table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Cocktail tables are ornate low tables traditionally used to serve cocktails and food in a seating area. When first sold in the early 20th-century, cocktail tables tended to be square or rectangular, while coffee tables were round or oval shaped. Today, both types of table come in a wide range of shapes. Find a variety of antique and vintage cocktail 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. - 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 ExpertMay 22, 2019
The difference between a sofa table and a coffee table is that a sofa table is always behind the sofa and a coffee table is in front of it. Additionally, a sofa table is the same height as the sofa and a coffee table is much shorter.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021End tables and coffee tables do not need to match. Nevertheless it can be nice to have a similar color scheme or have one set of end tables match and perhaps have the coffee table match a TV stand.
- 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 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.
- 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.
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