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Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables in Teak & Oak, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Royal Copenhagen. Very practical if used as a coffee table group since the tiles allows wet and hot
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
Coffee Table from Lam Lee Group, 1980s
By Lam Lee Group
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Splendid eclectic coffee table with a Dèco flavour. Conical legs ending in a sphere support the
Category
Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Silver Plate, Gold Leaf
Paul McCobb Planner Group Coffee Table
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Chicago, IL
Clean-lined coffee table by Paul McCobb for Winchendon. Solid rock maple top with four conical legs.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Maple
Zebra Series Coffee Table from Lam Lee Group, 1990s
By Lam Lee Group
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Coffee table with drawer from the Zebra series by Lam Lee Group/O.L.F., 1990s. The body with
Category
1990s American Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Silver Leaf
Beautifully Refinished Paul McCobb Planner Group Coffee Table
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful solid wood coffee table. From the Planner Group line designed by Paul McCobb for
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Maple
Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Coffee Table
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Planner Group mid century coffee table
The table measures: 60 wide x 18 deep x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Paul McCobb Coffee Table for Planner Group by Winchendon
By Planner Group, Winchendon, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic and clean-lined, this vintage two-tone coffee table was designed by Paul McCobb for his
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Maple, Wood, Hardwood
Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Bench Coffee Table
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Bench Coffee Table
This coffee table measures: 48 wide x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Low Planner Group Coffee Table by Paul McCobb for Winchendon
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Berlin, DE
A rare low round Planner Group coffee table by Paul McCobb, in excellent condition in clear maple.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Maple
Mid-Century Coffee Table by Paul McCobb for Planner Group
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century minimalistic coffee table designed by Paul McCobb for Planner Group, USA. This low
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Maple
Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Square Coffee Table
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Planner Group mid century square coffee table
Coffee table measures: 32 wide x 32
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Square Coffee Side Table By Paul McCobb Planner Group For Winchendon
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century modern, solid maple, coffee or side/end table by Paul McCobb, Planner Group for
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Maple
$1,600 / item
H 20 in W 32 in D 32 in
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Square Coffee Table, Newly Refinished
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern square coffee table
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Birch, Lacquer
$995
H 15.5 in W 32 in D 32 in
Paul McCobb Planner Group Iron and Maple Coffee Table, Newly Refinished
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern coffee table or bench
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
$4,050
H 16.5 in W 60 in D 24 in
Original Paul McCobb Planner Group Model 1580 Maple & Wrought Iron Coffee Table
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Vintage Paul McCobb Planner Group for Winchendon Model 1580 Maple & Iron Coffee Table. Featuring a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
$4,000
H 16 in Dm 36 in
Paul McCobb Planner Group Birch and Iron Coffee Table or Bench, 1950s
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb, Winchendon
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern coffee table or bench
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
$2,695
H 15.75 in W 59.5 in D 18 in
Coffee table, Memphis style
By Memphis Group
Located in Milano, Lombardia
an extremely unique coffee table. Designed and produced in Italy in the 1980s, following the
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Paul McCobb Planner Group Coffee Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in Toledo, OH
Paul McCobb Planner Group coffee table for Calvin Furniture, Co. Walnut coffee table with a single
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco Table Structure from Lam Lee Group, 1990s
By Lam Lee Group
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Silver leaf side table, resin-carved legs, and punched, polished, and back-treated glass top by Lam
Category
1990s Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Silver Leaf
Aluminum Group Coffee Table by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Raleigh, NC
“Aluminum Group” coffee table designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Sleek design
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Industrial Steel Postmodern Low Coffee Table on Casters
By Memphis Group
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of a kind coffee table made in the Germany in the 1990s. Solid steel painted Memphis pastel
Category
1990s German Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel
Modern Pink Lacquered and Brass German Coffee Table
By Memphis Group
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Crafted in Germany, this modern circular coffee table features a brass structure with three gold
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Memphis Style Side Coffee Table, Italy 1980s
By Memphis Group
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Mid-Century Memphis style side coffee table, Italy 1980s.
Lacquered laminate table top
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate
Lou Hodges for Califonia Design Group Coffee Table
By Lou Hodges
Located in Denton, TX
Solid oak parquet cube coffee table / end table by Lou Hodges for California design group.
Category
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
$1,260 Sale Price
30% Off
H 19 in W 30.25 in D 30.25 in
Coffee Table by The Artifort Group for Artifort, 1970s
By Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice round coffee table, designed The Artifort Group in the 70's.
The name of the table is
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Coffee Table by The Artifort Group for Artifort, 1970s
By Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice round coffee table, designed by The Artifort Group in the 70's.
The name of the table is
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Paul McCobb Raymond Loewy Coffee Table
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Charleston, WV
Unique table produced by Planner Group with Genuine vintage (not later re-issued pattern) formica
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Paul McCobb Beech wood and Leather cocktail table.Perimeter Group, Winchendon
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture Company, 1950."Perimeter Group" beech wood and leather
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather, Beech
$3,200
H 18 in W 60 in D 20 in
Charles Ray Eames Marble Coffee Side Table Aluminium Group Couch Table
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Telgte, DE
Charles Ray Eames marble coffee side table Aluminium Group couch table
An Eames Aluminum Group
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Aluminum, Steel
Coffee Table by Alain Richard, Charron Group 4, 1954
Located in PARIS, FR
Coffee table by Alain Richard, Charron Groupe 4, 1954.
Alain Richard did not design the cut-out of
Category
Mid-20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Charles Eames "Aluminum Group" Coffee Table by Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mid-Century Modern coffee table features a white laminate top with black rubber trim and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plastic
$650 Sale Price
45% Off
H 16.25 in Dm 36 in
Paul McCobb, Coffee Table, Maple, Iron, USA, 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered iron and maple coffee table designed by Paul McCobb and produced by Planner Group
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Paul McCobb Planner Group Coffee Table for Winchendon, USA 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in Berlin, DE
Planner Group coffee table designed by Paul McCobb which was his most well received furniture line
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Maple
$1,490
H 20.48 in W 59.85 in D 18.12 in
Coffee Table by Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Brooklyn, NY
McCobb. Made of top quality maple for the Planner Group by the Winchendon Furniture Company, this coffee
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Maple
Paul McCobb Winchendon Planner Group Coffee Table Matched Pair Sold Individually
By Winchendon, Paul McCobb
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A matched pair of Paul McCobb Planner Group coffee tables for Winchendon. One table is marked with
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Maple
$1,095 / item
H 20.25 in W 32.25 in D 32.25 in
Midcentury Paul McCobb #1546 Coffee Table Bench Blonde Maple Finish
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Paul McCobb Planner Group #1546 solid maple 60 inch coffee table bench blonde maple
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Maple
1980s Postmodern Memphis Group Coffee Table in Black and Grey
Located in Berlin, DE
This couch table was designed and built in the mid-1980s in Italy.
It is made out of different
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Memphis Group Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
$718 Sale Price
25% Off
H 16.93 in W 39.38 in D 27.56 in
Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture Co 'Planner Group' Maple Coffee Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century (circa 1950) 'Planner Group' maple coffee table with a rectangular top resting
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Maple
$3,800
H 14.5 in W 60 in D 18.25 in
Fantastic Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Square Coffee Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic Paul McCobb for Planner Group mid century square coffee table. This piece is in very nice
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Maple
$1,920 Sale Price
20% Off
H 20.25 in W 32 in D 32 in
Red Metal Leaf Coffee Tables with Pink Marble Tops, Set of 2
By Lam Lee Group
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Red metal leaf coffee tables with pink marble tops, Set of 2.
Packaging with bubble wrap and
Category
1990s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
$1,317 / set
H 24.02 in W 24.02 in D 24.02 in
Fabulous Swirl Coffee Table Vladimir Kagan Design Group, USA, circa 2008
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Pemberton, NJ
This fabulous table was purchased from the estate of the late Vladimir Kagan. This was in his NYC
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Maple
$3,400 Sale Price
20% Off
H 15.5 in Dm 48 in
Paul McCobb Maple 48 inch Coffee Table/Bench for Winchendon Planner Group
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful iconic maple 48” long coffee table or bench designed by Paul McCobb.. This mid century
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Maple
$1,200
H 15 in W 48 in D 18 in
Mid century Paul McCobb Iron base Coffee Table Bench Blonde Maple top
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Paul McCobb Planner Group solid maple 60 inch coffee table bench blonde maple
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Paul McCobb Model 1580 Planner Group Iron Maple Coffee Table for Winchendon
By Paul McCobb, Winchendon
Located in Berlin, DE
Paul McCobb Model 1580 Planner Group Coffee Table for Winchendon, USA 1950s. Iron Base and Maple
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
$7,069
H 16.54 in Dm 35.83 in
Paul McCobb Planner Group Natural Finish Maple Bench, Coffee Table, 1950's
By Paul McCobb
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, Planner Group Maple 1546 Bench, Coffee Table. Featuring a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
$2,000
H 15 in W 60 in D 18 in
Paul McCobb for Winchendon Planner Group Circular Maple and Iron Coffee Tables
By Paul McCobb
Located in Queens, NY
3 American mid-century circular coffee tables with blond maple tops supported on four legged iron
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Iron
$4,850 / item
H 15 in Dm 35.75 in
Mid Century Coffee Table by Decalage Art Group, manufacturer Cumino & C, Turin
By Gruppo d’arte Decalage
Located in Vigonza, Padua
the Gruppo d'Arte Decalage of Turin, hand painted. On the back is the Group's authentication label
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
$6,589
H 23.63 in W 29.93 in D 18.12 in
Rare Mid-Century Paul McCobb #1584 Coffee Table Bench All Black
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Paul McCobb Planner Group #1584 - 60 inch coffee table bench all original black Lacquer
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Unique Postmodern Steel and Glass Coffee or Cocktail Table, 1990s
By Maria Pergay, Memphis Group
Located in Miami, FL
Artist made one of a kind cut steel and glass sculptural coffee or cocktail table. 1990s
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table with Bookcase Topper by Paul McCobb
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This combination coffee table and bookcase make a unique Mid-Century Modern statement to home or
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
$1,600 / set
H 34 in W 48 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Low Profile Coffee Table by Paul McCobb for Planner Group
By Paul McCobb
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous mid-century modern low profile coffee table by Paul Mc Cobb for The Planner Group
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Maple
$1,320 Sale Price
20% Off
H 15 in W 60 in D 18.25 in
Space Age Polished Chrome and Glass Tubo Coffee Table by Mascheroni for Vecta
By John Mascheroni, Vecta Group
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Post Modern, Space Age, Mid Century chrome and glass coffee table, designed by John
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
$2,900
H 16 in W 39.5 in D 39.5 in
2012 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group 36 inch Coffee Table Wood Top 1x Avail
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group coffee table designed by Ray and Charles Eames. This particular
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
$1,100
H 17 in W 36 in D 36 in
Hollywood Steel Coffee Table, by Peter Shire for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Group, Peter Shire, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Hollywood laminated and lacquered steel coffee table, designed in 1983 by Peter Shire.
Peter
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
$7,670 / item
H 22.84 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Mid Century Square Coffee Table by Paul McCobb for Planner Group, USA, c. 1960's
By Paul McCobb
Located in Deland, FL
Iconic, minimal and absolutely stunning this coffee table designed by the visionary Paul McCobb for
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Maple
$1,900
H 20 in W 32 in D 32.5 in
Postmodern Marble Coffee / Cocktail Table (after Angelo Mangiarotti)
By Memphis Milano, Giotto Stoppino, Angelo Mangiarotti, Memphis Group, Giorgio Bonaguro
Located in Round Top, TX
Sculptural Postmodern marble cocktail table with four conical "legs" in black and white striped
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
$6,510
H 12.25 in W 48 in D 36 in
Memphis Design Style Coffee Table, circa 1980
By Ettore Sottsass, Shiro Kuramata, Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Aldo Rossi, Memphis Group
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Memphis Design Style Coffee Table
circa 1980
"lacquer finish in glossy black and red"
"glass is
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Lacquer
Porfido Coffee Table by Piero Gilardi for Gufram Limited Edition, 1974
By Piero Gilardi, Gufram Furniture, Memphis Group
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare limited edition table by Piero Gilardi from 1974.
This is an early piece numbered 27/500
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Polystyrene
$4,990
H 14.2 in W 38.2 in D 26 in
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Coffee Table Group For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal coffee table group for your home. Each coffee table group for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and maple. There are 361 variations of the antique or vintage coffee table group you’re looking for, while we also have 32 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect coffee table group — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each coffee table group bearing mid-century modern, modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made coffee table group over the years, but those crafted by Paul McCobb, Planner Group and Herman Miller are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A large coffee table group can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller coffee table group available at 1stDibs — each spanning 0.79 in width — may make for a better choice.
How Much is a Coffee Table Group?
Prices for a coffee table group can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $232 and can go as high as $120,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,000.
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 Group
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a coffee table and a console table is in the design. A coffee table is a low table that comes in many shapes, such as surfaces that are rectangles, squares, ovals or circles. Console tables are taller and usually have elongated shapes, such as ovals, rectangles or semicircles. Placement is another differentiator between the two types of tables. Coffee tables usually go in front of sofas and loveseats, while console tables may be placed behind a sofa or loveseat or along a wall. Find a large collection of coffee tables and console tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee 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.
- 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 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, 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 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 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, 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 ExpertApril 22, 2024The 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 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 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.
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