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Vintage Italian Coffee Table in Burl and Glass
By Milo Baughman
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Italian coffee table in burl veneer with a diagonally striped glass top in gray. Details in metal
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Stunning Coffee Table in Burl Wood and Lacquered Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning coffee table with maple burl wood top and black lacquered legs.
The table has a second
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Burl, Wood
Mid-Century Coffee Table in Burl Wood Produced by Mario Sabot, Italy, 60s
By Mario Sabot
Located in Lucija, SI
Very rare coffee table produced by Mario Sabot in Italy in the late 60s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Burl
H 13.78 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Art Deco Coffee Table, Thuja Burl Veneer, Lacquer, France circa 1930
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful rectangular Art Deco Sofa or Coffee Table in burl wood veneer and lacquer from France
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Softwood, Burl, Lacquer
H 19.69 in W 47.25 in D 27.56 in
Willy Rizzo Att. Lacquered, Smoked Glass Coffee Table, Italy, circa 1970
By Sabot, Willy Rizzo
Located in New York, NY
A Willy Rizzo Att. floating square coffee table in burl wood and lacquer with chrome trim with
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 16 in W 39.25 in D 39.25 in
Carl Malmsten 'Berg' Three Legged Coffee Table in Burl Elmwood, Sweden, 1960s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in The Hague, NL
round, smaller tops.
The table can be used as a coffee table but could also function well as an
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Elm, Burl
H 25.2 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Coffee Table in Brass and Walnut Burl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Coffee table, brass, walnut burl, Belgium, 1980s.
Belgian coffee table in glamorous look. Both the
Category
Vintage 1980s Belgian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Italian Design Square Coffee Table in Walnut Burl, 1970s
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
combination of walnut burl veneer and a geometric inlaid decoration in light wood. This coffee table boasts a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Modern Burl Round Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern Burl Round Coffee Table, a unique midcentury inspired cylindrical coffee table wrapped in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
A Fine Edward Wormley Coffee Table for Dunbar in Exotic Burl
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Exotic Burl Grain Coffee table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Exceptional selection of Burl Wood
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Burl
Solid Western Maple Burl Coffee Table, in Stock
By Möbius Objects
Located in Calgary, CA
the table on each corner.
The burl itself has been both kiln and air dried to ensure stability.
The
Category
2010s Canadian Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Ebony, Maple, Walnut
Bertil Söderberg Coffee/ Side Table in Burl Wood, Svensk Hemslöjd, Sweden, 1930s
By Svensk Hemslöjd, Bertil Söderberg 1
Located in The Hague, NL
This elegant coffee table was designed by Bertil Söderberg in the mid 1930s. It was produced by the
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm, Burl
H 22.64 in W 33.27 in D 33.27 in
Contemporary Coffee Table in Walnut Burl and Burnished Steel by Costantini, Vinn
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Vinn Table is custom-made to your desired dimensions and finish. Shown here in Walnut burl and
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
H 15 in W 54 in D 12 in
Square Coffee Table Burl Olive Wood in the Style of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Hamburg, DE
Square coffee table, Lacquered Burl Olive Wood, size: 90 x 90 x 35 cm,
Chrome feed, modern 1970
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Burl
Mid Century Modern Olive Burl Square Coffee Parsons Table Made in Italy
By Milo Baughman
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern olive burl square coffee table made in Italy. Good vintage condition
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Olive, Burl
H 16.5 in W 31.25 in D 31.25 in
Carlton Coffee Table 36" DIA, in Natural Burl Wood, by August Abode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Figural woods and casual, clean lines combine in our Carlton Table, shown here in our Natural Burl
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Ash, Olive, Burl
Rare Enzo Testa for Bernini Coffee Table in Walnut Briar Burl and Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Enzo Testa for Bernini, coffee table, walnut briar burl, coated steel, rubber, Italy, circa 1980
A
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut, Burl
H 9.45 in W 39.77 in D 28.75 in
Rare Enzo Testa for Bernini Coffee Table in Walnut Briar Burl and Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Enzo Testa for Bernini, coffee table, walnut briar burl, coated steel, rubber, Italy, circa 1980
A
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut, Burl
H 13.78 in W 36.62 in D 30.32 in
196 Coffee Table in Spalted Maple Burl Wood and Concrete by Autonomous Furniture
By Autonomous Furniture, Kirk Van Ludwig
Located in Victoria, BC
A modern, sculptural, yet natural edge coffee table that will age gracefully. A piece of spalted
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Concrete
H 17 in W 48 in D 50 in
Carlton Coffee Table 36" DIA, in Vintage Burl Wood Finish by August Abode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Figural woods and casual, clean lines combine in our Carlton Table, shown here in our Vintage Burl
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Ash, Olive, Burl
Carlton Coffee Table 48" DIA, in Vintage Burl Wood Finish, by August Abode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Figural woods and casual, clean lines combine in our Carlton Table, shown here in our Mappa
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Burl
Carlton Coffee Table 40" DIA, in Mappa Burl Wood Finish, by August Abode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Figural woods and casual, clean lines combine in our Carlton Table, shown here in our Vintage
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Ash, Olive, Burl
Nicola Voci 'Jaguar' Coffee Table in Bronze, Burl Wood and Beveled Glass 1970s
By Nicola Voci
Located in Tilburg, NL
Nicola Voci 'Jaguar' Coffee Table in Bronze, Burl Wood and Beveled Glass 1970s.
This is a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Bronze
H 16.54 in W 51.19 in D 35.44 in
Large Vintage Baker Badge Burl Amboyna Coffee/ Coctail Table
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Lovely Vintage Coffee. Cocktail Table in Burl Ambyna. Beautiful Baker Badge table.
Category
Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Rare Enzo Testa for Bernini Coffee Table in Walnut Briar Burl and Steel
By Bernini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Enzo Testa for Bernini, coffee table, walnut briar burl, coated steel, rubber, Italy, circa 1980
A
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
H 9.45 in W 39.57 in D 27.76 in
Era Art Deco Coffee Center Table, in Walnut, Burl Walnut the Top, Wax-Polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian era Art Deco classic oval coffee centre table, in walnut, burl walnut the top, restored and
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
H 21.26 in W 35.44 in D 22.05 in
Hollywood Regency Asian Modern Square Cocktail Table in Black & Burl Wood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A nice Asian modern coffee table circa 1970's. It features black lacquer with inlayed burl wood
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Burl
21st Century Fossile Table in Iron, Centuries-Old Olive Burl, Made in Italy
By Hebanon Studio, Hebanon Fratelli Basile
Located in Nocera Superiore, Campania
be displayed and preserved, losing its function as a simple covering.
Features
Table with structure
Category
2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Steel
H 17.72 in W 35.44 in D 19.69 in
Swedish Square Art Deco Side Table in Elm & Burl, Bertil Söderberg, 1940s
By Bruno Mathsson, Bertil Söderberg 1, Josef Frank
Located in Odense, DK
A classic square Art Deco side table / pedestal in elm and birchroot / burl wood. Made by a Swedish
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm, Burl
H 22.84 in W 33.47 in D 33.47 in
Set of Coffee and End Tables in the Style of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish midcentury set of tables in the style of Milo Baughman. Set includes one coffee table and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century 1930s Art Deco Coffee Table, Gaetano Borsani labeled, by Osvaldo
By Arredamenti Borsani, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Code: FI48
1930s Art Deco Italian design Mid-Century modern coffee table by Osvaldo Borsani, top in
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Art Deco U-Shaped Coffee Table
By Jules Leleu
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco U-Shaped coffee table in Loupe D'Amboine Burl (Amboyna) by Jules Leleu.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Amboyna
Half Ellipse Mappa Burl Coffee Table in Beige
By Studio Christine Kalia
Located in Larnaca, CY
the circle being perceived from two angles. This lower version coffee table consists of two elements
Category
2010s Greek Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Burl
A beautiful and extremely well made original Art Deco period coffee table
Located in Seattle, WA
A beautiful and extremely well made original Art Deco period coffee table in maple and book matched
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Maple
Sphere on Sphere Mappa Burl Coffee Table in Beige
By Studio Christine Kalia
Located in Larnaca, CY
Mapa burl top surface and Swedish pine solid wood half and full spheres transparently matt
Category
2010s Greek Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Burl
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Artona" for Maxalto 1977
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto in 1977, the "Artona" console or coffee table showcases
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Console Tables
Materials
Wood, Burl
French Art Deco Coffee Table 1930-1940, Rene Prou - Staged on Monsters - NETFLIX
Located in Encino, CA
beautiful Art Deco coffee table is in a burl walnut veneer. The table has been restored, refinished and is
Category
Vintage 1930s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 16 in W 59 in D 38.5 in
Art Deco Modernist Coffee Table in Burl
Located in Paris, ile de france
Modernist two tiers Art Deco coffee table in mahogany burl.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Bruno Mathsson Large Coffee Table in Burl Wood, Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Brussels, BE
Bruno Mathsson large center table in burl wood, 130cm, Sweden
Amazing flamed burl wood.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Beech, Burl
Midcentury Italian Burl Coffee or Cocktail Table in the Manner of Willy Rizzo
By Willy Rizzo, Milo Baughman
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Given its clear resemblance, it may be an unconfirmed version of the Alveo, beyond that, this burl
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
H 14.18 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Italian Burl Walnut Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table in Style of Willy Rizzo
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Budapest, Budapest
Wonderful ice-float shape coffee table with lacquered burl walnut and black painted veneer.
1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Burl, Lacquer
H 15.75 in W 51.19 in D 28.35 in
Large coffee table in Baroque style, mid century, with claw foot legs, burl wood
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Large coffee table in Baroque style, mid century, with claw foot legs, burl wood scalloped top
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Baroque Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Burl
H 22.05 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Paul Michel Burl Wood Multi-Functional Coffee Table and Dry Bar
By Paul Michel
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning high gloss signed coffee table in lacquered burl wood by French designer Paul Michel. The
Category
Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Smoked Glass, Burl
Contemporary Modern Brown Lacquered Walnut Burl Rectangular Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
This large rectangular coffee table in walnut burl veneer has a high gloss lacquered finish.
The
Category
2010s Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut
H 14.18 in W 49.22 in D 35.44 in
Coffee Bar Table in Checkered Burl Wood and Black Stained Veneer, circa 1970
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elevate your living space with the exquisite beauty of this stunning Coffee Bar Table, masterfully
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 15.75 in W 39.37 in D 39.37 in
‘Fossil’ Coffee Table in Grey Elm Burl Veneer and Aqua Blue Opaque Resin
By Daniel Nikolovski and Danu Chirinciuc
Located in Concordia Sagittaria, Veneto
The Fossil tables are inspired by an unusually combination of archaeology and Mies van der Rohe’s
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Resin, Plywood
H 13.78 in W 30.91 in D 42.92 in
Bruno Mathsson Rare Low Table in burl wood, sweden
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Brussels, BE
Low table designed by Bruno Mathsson made of birch. Amazing grain to the veneer.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Birch
Lacquered burl wood side table in the manner of Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Lacquered burl wood side table in the manner of Milo Baughman
Category
Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Contemporary Coffee Table in Oak Burr and Resin on Brushed Stainless Steel Base
Located in Brighton, GB
This unique coffee table is made from English oak burr. The wood has been cast in a clear resin
Category
2010s British Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 18.9 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in
Contemporary Oval Coffee Table in Oak Burr and Resin Cast on a Chrome Base
Located in Brighton, GB
Beautiful oval coffee table made from English oak burr with rounded edge detail. The wood has been
Category
2010s British Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 18.9 in W 27.56 in D 63 in
Form Table 004 in Claro Walnut with Gabon Ebony Details
By Brian Grasela
Located in San Diego, CA
Sculptural coffee table featuring a claro walnut root, cross section top with a hand carved claro
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ebony, Walnut, Burl
Exceptional Burl Wood Coffee Table in the Manner of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Mount Penn, PA
An exceptional burl wood coffee or cocktail table with cabriole legs in the manner of Milo Baughman
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Tables
Materials
Burl
Milo Baughman Burlwood Side Table or Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Burl wood and brass two tiered side table or coffee table by Milo Baughman in burl wood. Unique and
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Decorative Coffee Table in Burl Wood, in the Style of George Nakashima, 1960s
By George Nakashima
Located in Odense, DK
Decorative coffee table in burl wood, in the style of George Nakashima, 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine, Burl
H 19.3 in W 31.5 in D 33.86 in
Burl and Chrome Cantilevered Coffee Table by Paul Evans
Located in Danville, CA
Cantilevered Coffee Table in Burl and Chrome from the Cityscape collection by Paul Evans for
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Hollywood Regency Coffee Table in Burl Wood
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rectangular burl wood coffee table in the style of Willy Rizzo, 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Burl
Midcentury Square Coffee Table in Burl Wood by John Widdicomb
By John Widdicomb
Located in Detroit, MI
This Mid-Century Modern John Widdicomb Square burl wood coffee or occasional table circa 1970
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Burl
Coffee Table in Burl Wood, for Mario Sabot, Italy, 1970
By Mario Sabot
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This Low table when opened, has a bar inside, a space to put glasses bottles....
The burl wood is
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Coffee Table in Burl Wood, for Mario Sabot, Italy, 1970
By Mario Sabot
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This Low table when opened, has a bar inside, a space to put glasses bottles....
The burl wood is
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Coffee Table in Burl Wood in the Manner of Willy Rizzo
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
1970's rectangular coffee table with a dry bar in burl wood veneer in the manner of Willy Rizzo.
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Burl
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Coffee Table In Burl For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the coffee table in burl you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A coffee table in burl — often made from wood, burl and metal — can elevate any home. There are 74 variations of the antique or vintage coffee table in burl you’re looking for, while we also have 14 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect coffee table in burl — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right coffee table in burl, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one coffee table in burl that is appealing in its simplicity, but Danna Weiss, Mario Sabot and Bruno Mathsson produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Coffee Table In Burl?
Prices for a coffee table in burl can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,000 and can go as high as $32,100, while the average can fetch as much as $3,473.
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 In Burl
- What is a burl wood table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023A burl wood table is a piece of furniture crafted out of wood burls, growths on trees that have unique grain patterns. Because of the character of the wood, no two are ever completely identical. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of burl wood tables.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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. - 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 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 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Coffee tables became popular in the 1920s and ’30s. Pieces from this time period often show off the characteristics of Art Deco design, such as metal accents, mirrored finishes and the use of exotic woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Coffee tables first came into use during the Victorian era, largely in response to the rise of coffee houses in London. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024There isn't really a standard size of a coffee table. Manufacturers produce coffee tables in a range of sizes and shapes. However, many rectangular tables are around 45 to 48 inches in length by 25 to 28 inches in width. Heights typically range from 16 to 18 inches. Shop a wide variety 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.
- 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.
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