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Aldo Tura Coffee Table, Mid-Century Italian Design
By Aldo Tura
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Aldo Tura coffee table, mid-century Italian design.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Fiam coffee table Mid-Century design , 1970’s
By FIAM
Located in Delft, NL
Fiam coffee table Mid-Century design , 1970’s
Dimensions: 139cm W, 80cm D, 36,5cm H
Period: 1970’s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
French Slate and Wood Coffee Table, Mid-Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French slate and wood coffee table
Mid-century
Typical style of the sixties.
Good condition
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Slate
Polished Stainless Steel & Brass Glass Top Rectangle Coffee Table Mid Century
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Polished stainless steel & brass 3/4" glass top rectangle coffee table Mid-Century Modern.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 16 in W 40 in D 24 in
Large Round Sheath of Bamboo Round Coffee Table Mid Century Modern McGuire MINT!
By Ficks Reed, McGuire
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large Round Sheath of Bamboo Round Coffee Table Mid Century Modern McGuire MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo
Brass Hoof Feet Polished Chrome Glass Top Square Coffee Table Mid-Century Modern
By Maison Charles-Jansen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Brass hoof feet polished chrome glass top square coffee table Mid-Century Modern.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
H 17 in W 36 in D 36 in
Boat Shape Light Walnut Tapered Birch Exposed Leg Tenon Coffee Table Mid Century
By Jens Risom, Knoll, Paul McCobb, Bruno Mathsson, Alvar Aalto
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Boat Shape Light Walnut Tapered Birch Exposed Leg Tenon Coffee Table Mid Century MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Birch, Walnut
H 17 in W 60 in D 23 in
Lucite Snail Base Square 3/4" Thick Glass Top Coffee Table Mid Century Modern
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Lucite Snail Base Square 3/4" Thick Glass Top Coffee Table Mid Century Modern
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
H 17 in W 42 in D 42 in
Solid Brass Swan Motive Oval Racetrack Shape Two Tier Coffee Table Mid Century
By Maison Baguès
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Italian solid brass swan motive oval racetrack shape two tier coffee table mid century.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Brass
H 19 in W 44 in D 24 in
French Neo-Classical Glass Top Coffee Table, Mid-Century Modern PE Guerin Style
Located in Stamford, CT
French Neo-Classical Glass Top Coffee Table, Mid-Century Modern PE Guerin Style
Petite coffee
Category
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 18 in W 47 in D 23 in
Dyrlund Rosewood & Teak Square Coffee Table Mid Century Made in Denmark 1970s
By Dyrlund
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Dyrlund Rosewood & Teak Square Coffee Table Mid Century Made in Denmark 1970s
Rosewood Frame with
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Teak
H 15.75 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
60s 70s Teak sewing box sewing table Utensilio Coffee Table Mid Century 60s
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s Teak sewing box sewing table Utensilio coffee table mid century 60s
Object: sewing table
Category
Vintage 1970s German Side Tables
Materials
Metal
H 21.66 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Studio Craft Solid Wood Coffee Table Mid-Century Modern, USA, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Studio Craft; Solid Wood; coffee table; Mid-Century Modern; USA; 1970s
Wendell Castle; Roger Sloan
Category
Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Francois Monnet Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table Smoked Glass and Brushed Steel
By François Monnet
Located in Miami, FL
Francois Monnet coffee table Mid-Century Modern from the 1960s.
Brushed steel frame with elegant
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 9 in W 44 in D 21.38 in
Split Reed Bamboo Stepped Coffee Table
Located in La Mesa, CA
This is a beautifully unique and elegant split reed bamboo coffee table. Mid Century Modern. The
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Reed
Pair of coffee tables, mid-20th century
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of wooden coffee tables with sliding table top and internal storage space. The rectangular
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Black High Gloss Polished Coffee Table
Located in North York, ON
Black high gloss polished coffee table. Mid-Century Modern inspired with a chinoiserie flare
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Post Modern Laminated Tortoiseshell Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Redding, CT
Post Modern Laminated Tortoiseshell Coffee Table. Mid Century Post Modern Laminate Tortoiseshell
Category
Vintage 1970s Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Composition
Travertine square coffee table mid modern century
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Bruxelles, BE
, is a cream-colored stone often used for coffee tables. Imagine a minimalist design: a large, flat
Category
Vintage 1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Coffee Table Mid Modern Century Fornasetti Style
By Fornasetti
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Coffee table with a optical work of art of colored inlaid of resins giving a tremendous effect in
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Sculptural Triangular Coffee Table, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Sculptural walnut triangular coffee table. 3 well carved curved legs hold up a single walnut
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Rustic Solid Wood Coffee Table, France, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rustic solid wood coffee table, Mid-Century Modern, French craftsmanship 1950's;
Rustic
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Modern John Keal Style Walnut Expanding Coffee Table
By John Keal
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern John Keal Style Walnut Expanding Coffee Table
Mid century modern unique
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Catalonian Vilà Clara Coffee Table, Mid 20th Century
Located in Wembley, GB
A tiled wrought iron coffee table depicting a hunting scene by Vilà Clara. Spanish, mid 20C.
Stock
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Round Pine Coffee Table
Located in Charleston, SC
Newly refinished, this round pine coffee table mid-20th century is definitely unique. It has
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
Magnificent Tile Top Coffee Table, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Tile top coffee table with magnificent splayed legs. This is one of those pieces that actually
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
Modern Scandinavian Rosewood Coffee Table: Mid-Century Elegance
By Johannes Andersen, CFC Silkeborg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Coffee Table, a piece that captures the essence of Mid-Century Modern aesthetics, attributed to the
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Rosewood
Modern Round Oak and Walnut Coffee Table
Located in North York, ON
Modern Round Oak and Walnut coffee table. Mid-Century modern inspired clean design. Beautiful
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Biomorphic kidney-shaped coffee table with faux eggshell lacquer mosaic pattern
By Jean Dunand, Maitland Smith, Alexander Lamont, Karl Springer
Located in London, GB
Biomorphic kidney-shaped coffee table, Mid-century style, c. 1980s
Zebra/tiger faux eggshell
Category
Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Composition
H 17.92 in W 47.64 in D 28.75 in
Vintage Coffee Table Mid Century Modern Laminate Low Profile
Located in Lake Worth, FL
-tier Coffee Table
The sides have a slight faux stone look. The top surfaces are smooth.
Approximate
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate
Clean Lined Architectural Chrome Coffee Table Mid Century Modern
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean Lined Architectural Chrome Coffee Table, in the manner of Poul Kjaerholm, probably American
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Organic Redwood Free Edge Coffee Table Mid-century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful organic redwood thick slab coffee table. Adds fabulous organic texture to just about any
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
1960s Extendable Teak Coffee Table: Mid-Century Modern Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dive into vintage sophistication with our Extendable Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table, impeccably
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Organic Form Coffee Table, Mid 20th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
A Danish Modern organic form wood coffee table from the Mid 20th Century featuring a rounded
Category
20th Century Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Danish Natural Wood Bench/Coffee Table, Mid 20th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
A Danish Modern wood bench or coffee table featuring clean lines and a natural blonde finish. This
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Milo Baughman Burled Olivewood Chrome Coffee Table Mid-century
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
GORGEOUS MILO BAUGHMAN BURLED OLIVEWOOD AND CHROME COFFEE TABLE. THE TOP IS GORGEOUS WITH NICELY
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Ebonized Wood, Glass and Chrome Coffee Table, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Nantucket, MA
A very unusual Mid-Century Modern coffee table. It features ebonized legs in a faux Horn motif
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Bassett Coffee Table Mid Century Modern Walnut After Adrian Pearsall
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A Bassett mid century modern walnut coffee table after Adrian Pearsall with an organic and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Stone International Italian Travertine Marble Coffee Table Mid-Century Modern
By Stone International
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An amazing Italian coffee table with natural and porous travertine edging. The simplicity of the
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Marble
H 15.5 in W 42 in D 42 in
Wonderful Brass Widdicomb Mastercraft Square Coffee Table Mid Century Modern
By Mastercraft, John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful John Widdicomb square brass coffee table. We love the sleek modern design with the
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 17.25 in W 40 in D 40 in
Stunning Pair of Chrome Jax Coffee Tables, Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning pair of chrome jax coffee tables. Use with one large glass or as two separate tables side
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Brushed Steel Brass Coffee Table by Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen 70
By Guy Lefevre, Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
Simple lines point to this coffee table’s mid-century roots. Designed by Guy Lefevre for Maison
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 14.97 in W 24.41 in D 46.46 in
Wonderful Oblong Wrought Iron Scroll Coffee Table Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Hollywood Regency oblong wrought iron scroll coffee table. This table has tons of vintage
Category
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Fantastically Simple Frosted Lucite Wave Coffee Table Mid-century Modern
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous thick frosted lucite simplistic wave coffee table. Angled beveled glass sits on top of a
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
H 17 in W 45.5 in D 45.25 in
Georg Jensen Kubus Radial Teak Coffee Table Mid Century Danish Modern
By Georg Jensen
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Soren Georg Jensen Kubus Radial teak coffee table, raised on intersecting v shaped supports made in
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Coffee Table Mid-Century Glass, Engraved Mirror and Wood, France, 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Coffee table with glass top and engraved mirror
The top and the shelve are sustained by three wood
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Lovely 60's Weiman Provincial Fruitwood Round Coffee Table Mid-Century
By Weiman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stylish carved pedestal base coffee table by Weiman. We love the 4 round metalwork rondels of
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Milo Baughman Oversized X Chrome Base Coffee Table, Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Excellent oversized heavy chrome X base coffee table by Milo Baughman . This fabulous coffee table
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome, Steel
1960s Restored Walnut Coffee Table - Mid-Century Elegance with Ebonized Finish
By Lane Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
encapsulates the essence of mid-century design. This coffee table has been expertly handcrafted from high
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Walnut
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H 16 in W 56 in D 22 in
Large Vintage Chromed and Marble Coffee Table Mid-Century Modern Design
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Large vintage coffee table with a chromed metal base. The top is made of inlaid marble. This table
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
H 18.12 in W 57.49 in D 31.5 in
Unusual Large Surfboard Top Double Pedestal Coffee Table Mid-century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual large surfboard top double pedestal coffee table. You will love the warm walnut top with
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 15.25 in W 72 in D 26 in
Stunning Paul Mayen Habitat Aluminum Cylinder Coffee Table, Mid-Century Modern
By Paul Mayen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning Paul Mayen for Habitat aluminum cylinder coffee table. The unusual bases measure 15" T x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
H 16 in W 42 in D 36 in
Silas Seandel Style Brutalist Torch-Cut Coffee Table, Mid-Century Modern
By Silas Seandel
Located in Pemberton, NJ
This is an amazing Brutalist glass top coffee or cocktail table of torch-cut steel with a gold base
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cut Steel
Gorgeous Abstract Iron Silas Seandel Style Coffee Table, Mid-Century Modern
By Silas Seandel
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous abstract iron Silas Seandel style coffee table. We love the simple abstract design of the
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
H 15.5 in W 44 in D 44 in
Gorgeous Signed Silas Seandel "Terra" Cocktail Coffee Table, Mid-Century Modern
By Silas Seandel
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A beautiful handcrafted stone and bronze abstract coffee table by New York artist, Silas Seandel
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cast Stone, Brass, Bronze
H 17 in W 54 in D 42 in
Coffee table mid century 50s - 70s in blue with marble top
Located in Greven, DE
Coffee table made of solid oak and marble from around the 1960s from Germany. The table is painted
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Spectacular France And Son Danish L-shaped Coffee Table Mid Century
By France & Søn
Located in London, GB
Spectacular L-shaped coffee table by quality Danish furniture producer, France & Son.
From their
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Louise Art Deco Coffee Tables Mid. Hammered Antique Bronze 18.5x18.5x10 Inch
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
experience the finish first hand.
Louise Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables Mid. Hammered Antique Bronze
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2010s American Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
H 10 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in
Maitland Smith Tessellated Fossil Stone and Brass Coffee Table Mid Century
By Maitland Smith
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This wonderful coffee table is striking in its unusual shape and will make a statement in your home
Category
Late 20th Century North American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Brass
Magnificent Brass Ibex Ram Head Coffee Table Mid-Century Regency Modern
By Alain Chervet
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent brass ibex ram head coffee table. We do have two pairs of these ram heads so one giant
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
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Coffee Table Mid For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic coffee table mid available at 1stDibs. Each coffee table mid for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and glass. Find 45106 options for an antique or vintage coffee table mid now, or shop our selection of 1437 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the coffee table mid you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A coffee table mid made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made coffee table mid over the years, but those crafted by Knoll, Adrian Pearsall and Roger Capron are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Coffee Table Mid?
Prices for a coffee table mid can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $390,154, while the average can fetch as much as $2,463.
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 Mid
- Is an ottoman a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A coffee table should generally be two-thirds as long as the sofa it stands in front of and around the same height as the sofa’s seat cushions.
- Who invented the coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024No one knows for sure who invented the coffee table. The earliest examples of the occasional table can be traced back to Victorian-era Britain. At that time, makers like William Watt and Collinson and Lock were producing coffee tables in large quantities.
Notably, F. Stuart Foote, the designer behind the American Imperial Furniture Company, claimed to have invented the coffee table in the early 20th century. He stated that he did so by cutting down the legs of a dining table. However, it's unlikely that Foote is the actual inventor of the coffee table, as books describing coffee tables existed in the UK a decade before his birth in 1872.
Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs. - Why is it called a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Coffee tables were originally used in living spaces during social gatherings to support a tray containing multiple mugs, a coffee pot, creamers and sugar bowls. Low to the ground and centrally located in the space, coffee tables reduced the host or hostess’s need to constantly stand and serve her guests.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.
The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.
Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa, and its depth will match the seating. These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables, but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.
Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
The difference between a sofa table and a coffee table is that a sofa table is always behind the sofa and a coffee table is in front of it. Additionally, a sofa table is the same height as the sofa and a coffee table is much shorter.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To stack books on a coffee table, place the largest one on the bottom with the spine facing the focal piece of furniture, usually the sofa. Then, add the next largest, lining up the inner edges so that the spines create a stepped effect. Continue adding books to complete the stack and top it off with a decorative object if you wish. Shop a variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The best coffee table for a sectional can be a round coffee table, particularly with respect to U-shaped sectionals. The circular design creates a sense of balance in small spaces and renders it easy for guests to move to and fro, especially when surrounded by chairs. Find a collection of antique and vintage coffee tables on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To authenticate your Noguchi coffee table, there are three different marks to look for. Isamu Noguchi’s signature will be on the edge of the table and on a medallion under the base. Even under the medallion, you will find Noguchi’s initials. Shop a collection of properly vetted Noguchi pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A tall coffee table is usually called exactly that — a tall coffee table. Coffee tables, also referred to as cocktail tables, are generally designed to sit at or below the sofa's seat height. These tables may come in a range of sizes, but they are often between 16 and 18 inches high and are designed in a variety of lengths and widths. They’re meant to provide a practical table-top surface that complements your living room layout. (A tall version might also be suitable for use as a dining table.) Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tall coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
- Are glass coffee tables durable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether glass coffee tables are durable depends on the craftsmanship and the materials. Generally, tables with tempered glass are less likely to shatter and break. How well you care for a coffee table will also impact its life span. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of glass coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To date a Lane coffee table, look for the serial number on the underside of the piece. On most Lane coffee tables, reading the number from right to left will tell you the date that the table was manufactured. For example, a serial number that says 852140 would have been produced on April 12, 1958. Founded in Virginia in the early 20th century, Lane is largely known for its cedar chests and innovative mid-century modern designs. Find a variety of Lane coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 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 ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, a coffee table should generally be lower than a couch. However, the top of the table should only be slightly lower than the couch to maintain a balanced look. A good rule of thumb is to choose a table no more than one inch shorter than your sofa's seat height. Explore a large collection of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024How big a coffee table for a sectional should be depends on the dimensions of the sectional. For a balanced look, a coffee table should be roughly two-thirds of the length of the sofa portion of a sofa and chaise sectional. If you have an L-shaped sofa, the coffee table should be around two-thirds of the length of each arm. Find a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024The average height of a coffee table is around 16 to 18 inches. Designers typically choose this height to create a balance between coffee tables and sofas. The average seat height of sofas is 17 to 18 inches, and experts typically recommend that coffee tables be no more than 1 inch shorter than sofa-seat height. Explore a diverse assortment of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- What is a tray top coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021Tray top coffee tables are coffee tables with long, flat rectangular surfaces that are supported by an x-frame base. Low tables that were initially used as tea or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. After coffee drinking and “coffee breaks” became popular, it didn’t take long for coffee and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary tray top coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To style an oval coffee table, create balance with opposites. Choose a sofa and accent chairs with a boxier shape for a striking contrast. Place a rectangular tray in the center and use it to display decorative accents or to store remotes and coasters. Another approach to decorating an oval table is to use decorative accents at different heights. Think of a tall vase placed next to a low bowl and a small sculpture positioned on top of two stacked coffee table books. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oval coffee tables.
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