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Coffee Table, Low Table, Japanese Antique
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
An antique Japanese coffee table produced in the Taisho era. It is a small table, but very
Category

Early 20th Century Taisho Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Coffee Table, Low Table, Japanese Antique
Coffee Table, Low Table, Japanese Antique
H 12.13 in W 26.19 in D 23.04 in
Low Table in the manner of Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Dallas, TX
Coffee Table / Low Table in the manner of Robsjohn-Gibbings, with double pedestal base, framed
Category

20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Silver Leaf

1950s Spanish Kidney Coffee Table in Carved Wood
Located in Barcelona, ES
fifties. To be used as coffee table, low table or side table near your sofa. Measures: 80 cm W x 49,5 cm
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Pine

Split Reed Rattan Bamboo Large Coffee Table After Gabriella Crespi
By Paul Frankl, Gabriella Crespi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Reed Table // Split Bamboo Table // Coffee Table // Low Table // Center Table //
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Reed

1950s French Hollywood Regency Foliage Coffee Table in Gilt Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Coffee table / Low Table / Side Table with Foliage design, wrought iron, gold leaf, France, 1950s
Category

20th Century French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Iron

Brutalist Low Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brutalist low log rustic wood coffee table from Denmark circa 1960. Wear on wood is consistent with
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Brutalist Low Coffee Table
Brutalist Low Coffee Table
H 15.75 in W 59 in D 29 in
Hexagonal Low Coffee Table
By Zanaboni
Located in Milan, IT
A traditional silhouette infused with modern character, this bold coffee table will complement a
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Hexagonal Low Coffee Table
Hexagonal Low Coffee Table
H 9.45 in W 22.84 in D 19.69 in
Gong Low Coffee Table
By Pacini & Cappellini
Located in Milan, IT
Suitable for a relaxed and modern interior, this low table can also double as a coffee table and
Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Gong Low Coffee Table
Gong Low Coffee Table
H 11.82 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Low Round Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Low round coffee table.
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Low Round Coffee Table
Low Round Coffee Table
H 15 in W 42 in D 42 in
Japanese Low Coffee Table
By Gumps
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Vintage Japanese coffee table in the style of 19th century Japanese 'Wakasa' tables. Made by Gumps
Category

Vintage 1960s American Anglo-Japanese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Low Coffee Table
Japanese Low Coffee Table
H 14 in W 59 in D 35 in
Slate Low Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Large slab of slate sitting on top of a wooden, cross-hatched base. In good original condition with no visible wear.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Coc...

Materials

Stone

Slate Low Coffee Table
Slate Low Coffee Table
H 7.5 in W 24 in D 23 in
Danish Wood low coffee Table
Located in Princeton Junction, NJ
Danish Coffee Table Low.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Danish Wood low coffee Table
Danish Wood low coffee Table
H 11.23 in W 24.81 in D 24.81 in
Chinese hardwood low coffee table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Chinese hardwood low coffee table, of rectangular form with moulded frieze, raised on square
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Chinese hardwood low coffee table
Chinese hardwood low coffee table
H 18 in W 48 in D 17 in
Chinese ebonised low coffee table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Chinese hardwood low coffee table, of rectangular form with shaped frieze, raised on cabriole legs
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ebony

Chinese ebonised low coffee table
Chinese ebonised low coffee table
H 18 in W 63 in D 24 in
Oriental Satin Walnut Low Table, Coffee Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Oriental Satin walnut low table, coffee table This is a very attractive piece, the table is in
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Export Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Oriental Deeply Carved Low Table, Coffee Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Oriental deeply carved low table, coffee table This is a very attractive piece, the table is in
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chippendale Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Herman Miller Low Coffee Table
By Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Round coffee table by Eames for Herman Miller. Polished metal base with white laminate top. Please
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Herman Miller Low Coffee Table
Herman Miller Low Coffee Table
H 15.75 in Dm 41.75 in
ZAGAS Aura Low Coffee Table
Located in Paredes, Porto
Higher table part of a set of two round coffee tables, with several finishing options, allowing for
Category

2010s Portuguese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

ZAGAS Aura Low Coffee Table
ZAGAS Aura Low Coffee Table
H 10.24 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Low Coffee Table by Faina
By Victoria Yakusha
Located in Geneve, CH
Low coffee table by Faina Design: Victoriya Yakusha Materials: Ash in natural or black color
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ash

Low Coffee Table by Faina
Low Coffee Table by Faina
H 13.78 in Dm 22.84 in
Low Coffee Table by Faina
By Victoria Yakusha
Located in Geneve, CH
Low coffee table by Faina Design: Victoriya Yakusha Materials: Ash in natural or black color
Category

2010s Ukrainian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ash

Low Coffee Table by Faina
Low Coffee Table by Faina
H 13.78 in Dm 22.84 in
Spin Low Black Coffee Table
By Zeus
Located in Milan, IT
Elegant in its simplicity, this coffee table will create a striking and distinctive focal point in
Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Spin Low Black Coffee Table
Spin Low Black Coffee Table
H 14.18 in W 51.19 in D 28.75 in
Low Timber Coffee Table, Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Wood Origin: Japan Dimensions: 39"W x 25"D x 11.5 Quantity: 1 available Type: Coffee
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Low Timber Coffee Table, Japan
Low Timber Coffee Table, Japan
H 11.5 in W 39 in D 25 in
Lincoln Coffee Table, Low Coffee Table by Christian Siriano
By Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order wood coffee table designed by Christian Siriano. Top: Black lacquered maple Legs
Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Maple

Sunset Square Low Coffee Table
By Marioni
Located in Milan, IT
Part of the Sunset Collection of furniture and lighting fixtures, this stunning coffee table is a
Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Sunset Square Low Coffee Table
Sunset Square Low Coffee Table
H 15.75 in W 43.31 in D 43.31 in
Jacques Adnet Low Coffee Table
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Modernist Art Deco coffee table by Jacques Adnet in ebonized oak with original cast San
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mirror, Oak

Jacques Adnet Low Coffee Table
Jacques Adnet Low Coffee Table
H 15.5 in W 45 in D 12 in
Pair of Oriental Teak Low Tables, Coffee Tables
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Oriental Teak Low Tables, Coffee Tables This is a very attractive pair, the tables
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Vintage 1960s Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Low Profile Woven Bamboo Coffee Table
By Wilshire House
Located in Clermont, FL
Woven bamboo coffee table. Low profile with glass top. Table's aesthetic mirrors that of Franco
Category

Vintage 1950s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Glass

Low Profile Woven Bamboo Coffee Table
Low Profile Woven Bamboo Coffee Table
H 16.5 in W 54 in D 24 in
Blackbird Low - Glossy Wood Coffee Table
By Gio Pagani
Located in Milano, IT
blackbird low coffee table is lacquered in glossy Artic white color. DIMENSIONS: LOW_ L120xW127xH26 cm MID_
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Blackbird Low - Glossy Wood Coffee Table
Blackbird Low - Glossy Wood Coffee Table
H 10.24 in W 50.01 in D 47.25 in
Low Reclaimed Elm Waterfall Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
low table adds incredible texture to modern interiors as a coffee table or bench.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail...

Materials

Elm

Low Reclaimed Elm Waterfall Coffee Table
Low Reclaimed Elm Waterfall Coffee Table
H 14.75 in W 67.5 in D 30 in
Porthole Low Table, Handcrafted Solid Wood Coffee Table
By Phloem Studio
Located in Stevenson, WA
Drawing inspiration from nautical design and brutalist architecture, the Porthole Low Table
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

"Tray" Low Travertino Marble Coffe Table
By Laura Meroni
Located in Milan, IT
Low elliptical coffee table with "tray effect". Tubular base in acid-etched iron "storm" and top in
Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

"Tray" Low Travertino Marble Coffe Table
"Tray" Low Travertino Marble Coffe Table
H 9.85 in W 63 in D 21.66 in
Chinese Inlaid Wood Low Coffee Table
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-1123 Chinese inlaid hardwood low coffee table/dinning table.
Category

Vintage 1960s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Chinese Inlaid Wood Low Coffee Table
Chinese Inlaid Wood Low Coffee Table
H 9.5 in W 25.5 in D 25.5 in
Disrupt Table Low Contemporary Coffee Table in Aluminium
Located in London, GB
The jagged edges of the disrupt tables are inspired by the shape of earth cracks. The legs of the
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Low Laminated Coffee table Bauhaus 1930s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Den Haag, NL
Unique and beautiful low coffee table. Thick White Laminated top
Category

Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Formica

Low Laminated Coffee table  Bauhaus  1930s
Low Laminated Coffee table  Bauhaus  1930s
H 13.78 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Gear Low Coffee Table by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
Gear Low Coffee Table by NORR11 Dimensions: Ø 70 x H 37 cm. Materials: Concrete and magnesium oxide
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Concrete, Other

Gear Low Coffee Table by NORR11
Gear Low Coffee Table by NORR11
H 14.57 in Dm 27.56 in
Soho Low Coffee Table by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
Soho Low Coffee Table by NORR11 Dimensions: Ø 50 x H 35 cm. Materials: Travertine and artificial
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine, Other

Soho Low Coffee Table by NORR11
Soho Low Coffee Table by NORR11
H 13.78 in Dm 19.69 in
Baguette Low Rounded Oak Coffee Table
By Morica Design
Located in Milan, IT
Poetically inspired by a typical French baguette in its elongated and rounded profile, this coffee
Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Baguette Low Rounded Oak Coffee Table
Baguette Low Rounded Oak Coffee Table
H 10.63 in W 47.25 in D 15.75 in
Ghost Low Coffee Table by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
Ghost Low Coffee Table by NORR11 Dimensions: Ø 50 x H 40 cm. Materials: Raw cast aluminum
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Ghost Low Coffee Table by NORR11
Ghost Low Coffee Table by NORR11
H 15.75 in Dm 19.69 in
Sculptural organic modern low coffee table
By Oliver Whyte
Located in Cape Town, Western Cape
a composite material. The first iteration of the Stone Collection has a side table, low coffee
Category

2010s South African Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Resin

Sculptural organic modern low coffee table
Sculptural organic modern low coffee table
H 12.21 in W 43.31 in D 51.19 in
19th Century Low Table Antique Sofa Table Coffee Table/ Rustic
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
A 19th century French monastery coffee table handcrafted in Provence near Avignon of old growth
Category

Antique 1890s French Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Pinac Low Coffee Table by Oeuffice
Located in Geneve, CH
Pinac low coffee table by Oeuffice Edition: 12 + 2AP 2015 Materials: Aluminium, tempered glass
Category

2010s English Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Pinac Low Coffee Table by Oeuffice
Pinac Low Coffee Table by Oeuffice
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Scala Marble Large Low Coffee Table
By Giobagnara
Located in Milan, IT
The iconic form of the celebrated Scala stool and coffee tables, winners of the Wallpaper Design
Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Scala Marble Large Low Coffee Table
Scala Marble Large Low Coffee Table
H 12.21 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
George Nelson Low Laminate Coffee Table
Located in Geneva, CH
White laminate and chrome-plated legs coffee table by George Nelson for Herman Miller circa 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

George Nelson Low Laminate Coffee Table
George Nelson Low Laminate Coffee Table
H 7.88 in W 59.06 in D 27.56 in
Jules Leleu Low Rosewood Coffee Table
By Jules Leleu
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Modernist Art Deco low coffee/side table by Jules Leleu, circa 1930, in rosewood. 31.5
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Contemporary Circuit Walnut Low Coffee Table
By Difane
Located in Mexico City, MX
For this collection in collaboration with Rio Estudio, inspiration is drawn from hydraulic circuits; systems that transport some liquid component, comprised of long and linear elemen...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Contemporary Circuit Walnut Low Coffee Table
Contemporary Circuit Walnut Low Coffee Table
H 10.83 in W 22.45 in D 59.06 in
Contemporary Circuit Oak Low Coffee Table
By Difane
Located in Mexico City, MX
For this collection in collaboration with Rio Estudio, inspiration is drawn from hydraulic circuits; systems that transport some liquid component, comprised of long and linear elemen...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak, Wood

Contemporary Circuit Oak Low Coffee Table
Contemporary Circuit Oak Low Coffee Table
H 10.83 in W 22.45 in D 59.06 in
Calvin Low Table Medium, Handcrafted Solid Wood Coffee Table
By Phloem Studio
Located in Stevenson, WA
The Calvin low table is an extension of the ideas that began with our Calvin dining table. A simple
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Rustic Primitive Style Low Table or Coffee Table
Located in Brea, CA
Antique rustic primitive style low table or coffee table. Original painted legs and finish is very
Category

Antique 19th Century Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

French Low Marble-Top Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Has bronze beaded trim with bronze padded feet on a steel base.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Steel

Pinac Low Coffee Table by Oeuffice
By Oeuffice
Located in Pireaus-Athens, Greece
It is possible to customize the objects with different finishes of aluminium (brushed, oxidized red, oxidized blue and polished mirror) with a selection of crystal tempered tops (pea...
Category

2010s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Pinac Low Coffee Table by Oeuffice
Pinac Low Coffee Table by Oeuffice
H 14.97 in W 51.19 in D 51.19 in
Calvin Low Table Small, Handcrafted Solid Wood Coffee Table
By Phloem Studio
Located in Stevenson, WA
The Calvin low table is an extension of the ideas that began with our Calvin dining table. A simple
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Mid-Century Small Walnut Low Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Small Walnut Low Coffee Table Design: Mid-Century Modern style with four tapered legs
Category

20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

vintage handmade bi-level low coffee table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
vintage handmade, bi-level low coffee table. Solid wood with glass tops -- resemembles Louise
Category

20th Century American American Craftsman Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Glass

Post Modern Low Profile Square Coffee Table
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Big on style but not on size, this petite low profile, Post Modern coffee table is perfect for that
Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Low Asian Hardwood High Gloss Coffee Table
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage Asian hardwood low coffee table with high gloss finish to top and shaped legs.
Category

20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Low Profile Rectangular Solid Wood Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W60 D30 H14 Solid walnut low profile coffee table on brass plated casters. Item is in structurally
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Massive Matte Black Elm Low Coffee Table
Located in San Angelo, TX
1960s beautiful and massive matte black Elm wood low French Coffee Table. This is one of a kind and
Category

20th Century French Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Massive Matte Black Elm Low Coffee Table
Massive Matte Black Elm Low Coffee Table
H 10.63 in W 90.95 in D 24.41 in
Low Minimal Coffee Table in Blackened Oak
By Klein Agency
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The coffee table focuses on the simplicity and natural beauty of wood. Whether natural or the black
Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Calligraphy Low Coffee Table, Walnut Coffee Table with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
By Nada Debs
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary square coffee table in brown American walnut finish and mother-of-pearl inlay. The
Category

2010s Lebanese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut

Kolos Low Coffee Table, by Yonoh Studio
By Yonoh Studio, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
interpretation of the architecture of the Colosseum. Here you are shown the Kolos low coffee table and size Ø 58
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic

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Coffee Table Low Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic coffee table low table available at 1stDibs. A coffee table low table — often made from wood, metal and glass — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a coffee table low table, we have 5743 options in-stock, while there are 1560 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer coffee table low table, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A coffee table low table made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — is very popular. A well-made coffee table low table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Roger Capron, Corsi Design Factory and Gaetano Pesce are consistently popular.

How Much is a Coffee Table Low Table?

Prices for a coffee table low table start at $1 and top out at $95,000 with the average selling for $3,332.

Finding the Right coffee-tables-cocktail-tables for You

As a practical focal point in your living area, antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables are an invaluable addition to any interior.

Low tables that were initially used as tea tables or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. Early coffee tables surfaced in Victorian-era England, likely influenced by the use of tea tables in Japanese tea gardens. In the United States, furniture makers worked to introduce low, long tables into their offerings as the popularity of coffee and “coffee breaks” took hold during the late 19th century and early 20th century.

It didn’t take long for coffee tables and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Originally, these tables were as simple as they are practical — as high as your sofa and made primarily of wood. In recent years, however, metal, glass and plastics have become popular in coffee tables and cocktail tables, and design hasn’t been restricted to the conventional low profile, either.

Visionary craftspeople such as Paul Evans introduced bold, geometric designs that challenge the traditional idea of what a coffee table can be. The elongated rectangles and wide boxy forms of Evans’s desirable Cityscape coffee table, for example, will meet your needs but undoubtedly prove imposing in your living space.

If you’re shopping for an older coffee table to bring into your home — be it an antique Georgian-style coffee table made of mahogany or walnut with decorative inlays or a classic square mid-century modern piece comprised of rosewood designed by the likes of Ettore Sottsass — there are a few things you should keep in mind.

Both the table itself and what you put on it should align with the overall design of the room, not just by what you think looks fashionable in isolation. According to interior designer Tamara Eaton, the material of your vintage coffee table is something you need to consider. “With a glass coffee table, you also have to think about the surface underneath, like the rug or floor,” she says. “With wood and stone tables, you think about what’s on top.”

Find the perfect centerpiece for any room, no matter what your personal furniture style on 1stDibs. Browse a vast selection of antique, new and vintage coffee table and cocktail tables today.

Questions About Coffee Table Low Table
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Modern 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    No, 12 inches isn’t necessarily too low for a coffee table. For balance, choose a coffee table that is about two to four inches lower than the seat of the largest piece of furniture around it. Usually, this will be the sofa. If your sofa’s seat is 14 to 16 inches high, a 12-inch coffee table will likely be in proportion. Find an assortment of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Console tables are not low. Typically, consoles are about the height of a desk but are much narrower. As a result, they work well against walls and can be used to hold lamps and decorative objects. While modern console tables commonly feature four legs, you can still find the two-legged variety, which is ideal for nestling behind the sofa. Some also feature shelves for display and storage space or cabinet doors and drawers for hiding clutter. Find vintage console tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The chabudai, or the short Japanese dining table makes the most of limited space by serving many functions in a Japanese home. They often feature collapsible legs so they can be stored. Diners sit on pillows on the floor, rather than chairs, again freeing up more space by not having bulky chairs. Shop a collection of Japanese furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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, 2022
    Typically, 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.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    No 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, 2022
    While 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, 2024
    Yes, 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    End tables and coffee tables do not need to match. Nevertheless it can be nice to have a similar color scheme or have one set of end tables match and perhaps have the coffee table match a TV stand.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    Tray 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, 2023
    To 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, 2022
    Styling 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To stack books on a coffee table, place the largest one on the bottom with the spine facing the focal piece of furniture, usually the sofa. Then, add the next largest, lining up the inner edges so that the spines create a stepped effect. Continue adding books to complete the stack and top it off with a decorative object if you wish. Shop a variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, 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, 2024
    How 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, 2024
    The 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.