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Giuseppe Rivadossi Coffee Table with Storage Compartments in Oak
By Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi, coffee table, oak, glass, Italy, 1970s.
An exceptional coffee table by the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Oak
Compartmented Teak Coffee Table by Carlo Hauner for Forma Italy 1960s
By Carlo Hauner
Located in Stavenisse, NL
Functional and compartmented teak wood coffee table designed by Carlo Hauner and manufactured by
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Teak
H 14.18 in W 34.26 in D 34.26 in
Carlo Hauner, low table with four compartments
By Carlo Hauner
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2456
Carlo Hauner (1927-1996)
Low table with four compartments with central base. 4 "double
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Italian Cocktail Table with Dry Bar Compartment
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cocktail table, lacquered wood, glass, Italy, 1960s.
This cocktail table is a very fresh and clean
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood, Lacquer
Judd Coffee Table
By Barlas Baylar
Located in New York, NY
The Judd Coffee Table features an idyllic sculptural piece of glossed walnut complemented by the
Category
2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Striped Series Coffee Table
Located in Edinboro, PA
Striped Series Coffee Table is part of a larger series of work entitled "striped series furniture
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Coffee Table and 4 Removable Side Tables
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table in chromed metal and glass dating from the 1970s. The main glass and chromed metal
Category
Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
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
Midcentury Coffee Table by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nice midcentury coffee table by Lane Furniture Co. Interesting design with two tiers, rounded edges
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Mirrored Square Coffee Table, Scrigno
By MORADA Haute Furniture Boutique LLC
Located in Miami, FL
SRIGNO is a coffee table with lacquer finish, glass and shaded mirrors. Its hidden compartment
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
European Inlaid Fruitwood Coffee Table
Located in Wilson, NC
European inlaid fruitwood coffee table, with the center panel having an inlaid stylized flower
Category
Antique 1840s Austrian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Fruitwood
Bahut Coffee Table by Ctrl Zak
By D3co
Located in Milan, IT
This captivating coffee table combines classic and modern elements in a unique design defined by
Category
2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Modernist coffe table table wooden and slate top
By Italian school XX ct.
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2462
Low table with wooden and slate top, one compartment under the central wooden top and two
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Gouged Oak Coffee Table, France circa 1970
Located in Culver City, CA
Gouged Oak Coffee Table
France circa 1970
With circular top, small storage compartment and iron
Category
20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
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
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Adrian Pearsall Wood and Glass Coffee Table
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Milano, IT
An elegant wood and glass coffee table designed by Adrian Pearsall Attr. in the 1960s.
The coffee
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
20th Century Continental "Hidden Bar" Coffee Table
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A most unusual “hidden bar“ coffee table made in the latter part of the 20th century. Likely to
Category
20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Walnut Coffee Table with Magazine Book Holder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous square walnut table in the Mid-Century Modern style with compartment featuring soft black
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut, Leather
MCM Italian Travertine Marble Cocktail Coffee Table
Located in Lake Worth, FL
travertine marble cocktail coffee table
The top comes off and there is a large secret compartment inside the
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Coffee Table by Carlo Hauner for Forma, 1960s
By Forma, Carlo Hauner
Located in Lasne, BE
Wooden coffee table with 6 storage compartments. There is 1 tray, 4 wooden covers and 1 glass cover
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Coffee Table by Carlo Hauner for Forma, 1960s
By Forma, Carlo Hauner
Located in Lasne, BE
White wooden coffee table with 4 storage compartments. There are 3 tops, one black and one white
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Walnut Travertine Marble Cocktail Coffee Center Table
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Italian polished travertine marble cocktail coffee center table
The top comes off and there is a large
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Lok Round Blue Coffee Table by Elena Salmistraro
By Elena Salmistraro, MyHome Collection
Located in Milan, IT
This sculptural coffee table was designed to be the focal point in a dull modern living room. Its
Category
2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Coffee Table by Carlo Hauner for Forma, 1960s
By Forma, Carlo Hauner
Located in Lasne, BE
Wooden coffee table with 7 storage compartments, one of which is plastic. There is a large top, 2
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Glass
Antique Elm Coffee Table with a Floating Top
Located in Port Chester, NY
A dark elm coffee table with rich color, good patina, and a twist. This coffee table has a floating
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
Coco Table, Round Circular Coffee Table with Hidden Drawer for storage
By Louis Lim
Located in New York, NY
Coco table is a round coffee table with a continuous drawer hidden in its entirety. Deceivingly
Category
2010s North American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plywood
Midcentury coffee table attributed to Carlo Hauner for Forma
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Midcentury wooden coffee table with four compartments top.
The top of this table is divided into
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Dunbar Cocktail/Coffee Table in Cerused Ebony Oak
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful Dunbar cocktail that we restored. Table is oak with a beautiful grain pattern, several
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail T...
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Teak Coffee Table, Johannes Andersen, 1960s
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Helsinki, FI
Classic Scandinavian modern mid-century coffee table design by Johannes Andersen. The table is made
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
20th Century Bamboo Wood Italian Design Coffee Table, 1970
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
beautiful lines and pleasant decor. Coffee table equipped with a solid wooden top and magazine compartment
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo
Gianfranco Frattini Round Coffee Table in Walnut and Glass
By Figli di Amadeo Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gianfranco Frattini for Figli di Amedeo Cassina, coffee table, model '774', walnut, glass, Italy
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
20th Century Walnut Wood Italian Design Coffee Table, 1960
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian design coffee table from the 1960s-1970s. Particular line and construction furniture
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Stickley Solid Maple Extending Coffee Tray Table, Circa 1950s
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Germantown, MD
This stickley solid maple extending coffee tray table is very unique piece. It is from Stickley's
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Maple
Uncommon Edward Wormley for Dunbar Flip Top Coffee Table
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Flip top coffee table designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. In a dark espresso finish with brass
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail T...
Materials
Brass
Rectangular Coffee Table Veneered In Rosewood, Italy 1960's
Located in Hellouw, NL
Rectangular coffee table veneered in rosewood.
At the first glance we see a lightness created by
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Hexagonal Coffee Table, English, Burr Walnut, Centrepiece, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage hexagonal coffee table. An English, burr walnut over oak centrepiece table
Category
Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
H 21.66 in W 27.17 in D 23.82 in
Sublime Mid Century Italian Octagonal Coffee / Cocktail Table *Free Delivery
By Midcentury Italian school
Located in Portlaoise, IE
A stunning original octagonal mid century Italian coffee/cocktail table dating from the 1950's and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
Free Shipping
H 15.56 in W 30.52 in D 30.52 in
Luigi Sormani Square Modular Coffee Table in Wood, Italy, 1960s
By Luigi Sormani
Located in Rome, IT
This modular coffee table produced by Luigi Sormani in the 1960s is divided into four compartments
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
"Caori" Coffee Table by Vico Magistretti for Gavina, Italy 1962
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Berlin, Berlin
The table is made of black satin lacquered wood with a brushed stainless steel top. The top has a
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
'Caori' Coffee Table by Vico Magistreti for Gavina with Concealed Storage
By Vico Magistretti, Gavina
Located in London, GB
Ingenious coffee table with concealed storage
Contains two pull out drawers. Two flip down compartments
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 14.97 in W 41.74 in D 37.41 in
Coffee Table for Record Player by Carlo Hauner for Forma, 1960s
By Carlo Hauner, Forma
Located in Lasne, BE
White wooden coffee table with a compartment for a record player, a compartment for storing vinyl
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Glass
Vintage 'Donau' Collection Coffee Table by Ettore Sottsass and Marco Zanini
By Marco Zanini, Ettore Sottsass
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Incredibly rare and exceptional post-modern coffee table by the two of the masters of design
Category
Vintage 1980s Austrian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Teak Coffee Table by Johannes Andersen, Scandinavian Design
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Introducing the epitome of elegance and craftsmanship – the Johannes Andresen Teak Coffee Table
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
H 19.69 in W 63 in D 25.6 in
Sonia et Caetera Coffee Table M2 Designed by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Sonia et caetera coffee table M2 designed by Thomas Dariel
Dimensions:
Small: diameter 100 x
Category
2010s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Birch
Sonia et Caetera Coffee Table M1 Designed by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Sonia et Caetera coffee table M1 designed by Thomas Dariel
Dimensions:
Small: Diameter 100 x
Category
2010s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Birch
Jean Maneval Style Curved Wenge and White Coffee Table w/ Smoked Glass
By Jean Maneval
Located in Los Angeles, CA
MOD Jean Maneval style wenge coffee table with smoked glass top and formica. An attractive coffee
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Smoked Glass, Formica, Wenge
H 16.625 in W 57.13 in D 25.5 in
Vintage Hidden Bar Coffee Table by Alfred Hendrickx for Belfom, 1950s
By Alfred Hendrickx
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Midcentury coffee table by the Belgian designer Alfred Hendrickx.
The table features a hidden
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Fruitwood, Lacquer
H 18.9 in W 52.37 in D 21.26 in
Vintage Mid century modern solid mahogany Two-tiered waterfall coffee table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in solid ribbon mahogany the top and sides are made from the same slabs.
Table features
Category
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail ...
Materials
Mahogany
H 17.75 in W 52.5 in D 22.5 in
Mid Century Modern Square Coffee Table by Angelo Mangiarotti, Italy 1970
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Catania, IT
numerous industrial projects, devoting himself to design. This coffee table is the result of this
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Smoked Glass, Wood
Vintage Walnut Magazine Coffee Table by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Exceptional vintage walnut magazine coffee table designed by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 15.25 in W 52.75 in D 24 in
Vintage Mid-century Modern Scandinavian Extendable Teak Coffee Table with Drawer
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This extendable coffee table was made in Denmark during the 1960s. It is made of strong teak wood
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
H 20.48 in W 62.21 in D 24.41 in
Italian Adjustable Birds-Eye Maple Coffee Table by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti
By Willy Rizzo
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning vintage Italian adjustable bird's-eye maple and granite coffee table designed by Giovanni
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Granite, Steel, Chrome
H 14.75 in W 51 in D 51.25 in
LOVELY ViNTAGE LEATHER FAUX STACK OF BOOKS COFFEE TABLE INTERNAL STORAGE J1
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Vintage Leather Faux Stack Of Books Coffee Table With
Category
20th Century British Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather
H 15.75 in W 35.83 in D 24.02 in
Black Laminate and Brass Coffee Table by Alain Delon for Jansen Collection
By Alain Delon
Located in Montreal, QC
Modernist black lacquered laminate and brass coffee table by Alain Delon inset with brass copper
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate
H 13.25 in W 63 in D 63 in
Chinese Qing 19th Century Coffee Table with Storage and Painted Floral Decor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing dynasty period low coffee table with storage from the 19th century, with hand
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 19 in W 41 in D 27.5 in
Brutalist Oak Coffee Table Carved Wood Artisan with Iron Details, France, 1950
By Atelier Marolles
Located in Vienna, AT
coffee table in the manner of Jean Touret and Atelier Marolles. The table is made of solid French oak
Category
Vintage 1950s French Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 18.11 in Dm 34.25 in
Luigi Sormani Rectangular Modular Coffee Table in Wood and Glass, Italy, 1960s
By Luigi Sormani
Located in Rome, IT
This modular rosewood, metal and glass coffee table produced by Luigi Sormani in the 1960s in Italy
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
H 13.78 in W 50.99 in D 34.06 in
"Alveo" by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot Burlwood, Brass Rectangular Coffee Table
By Mario Sabot, Willy Rizzo
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot Mid Century Modern "Alveo" rectangular coffee table in Burlwood and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 13.78 in W 50.4 in D 25.6 in
Blond Cerused Oak Glass Top X-Base Rectangular Coffee Table Storage Drawers
By Paul Laszlo, John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern circa 1950 glass top X-base coffee table with shelf and two-drawer storage
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Willy Rizzo Italian Squared White Botticino Marble and Steel Coffee Table, 1970
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Midcentury squared coffee table in white Botticino marble and steel bottles or objects holder. This
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Stainless Steel, Steel
H 11.82 in W 38.98 in D 38.98 in
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Coffee Table Compartment For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the coffee table compartment you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each coffee table compartment for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. Your living room may not be complete without a coffee table compartment — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A coffee table compartment is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles are sought with frequency. André Sornay and Massimo Papiri each produced at least one beautiful coffee table compartment that is worth considering.
How Much is a Coffee Table Compartment?
The average selling price for a coffee table compartment at 1stDibs is $2,460, while they’re typically $737 on the low end and $17,500 for the highest priced.
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 Compartment
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To style an oval coffee table, create balance with opposites. Choose a sofa and accent chairs with a boxier shape for a striking contrast. Place a rectangular tray in the center and use it to display decorative accents or to store remotes and coasters. Another approach to decorating an oval table is to use decorative accents at different heights. Think of a tall vase placed next to a low bowl and a small sculpture positioned on top of two stacked coffee table books. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oval coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Styling a Noguchi coffee table really depends on the space you’re placing it in. The possibilities are far-reaching, so consider the colors and coordination of the other furniture and fixtures around the table. Noguchi tables look beautiful on their own or styled with flowers, books or pottery. Shop a selection of Isamu Noguchi pieces on 1stDibs.
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