Why is it called a coffee table?

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.

Can a coffee table be too low?

Yes, 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?

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.

What size should a coffee table be?

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?

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.

What is the difference between a coffee table and a cocktail table?

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.

What is the difference between a sofa table and a coffee table?

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.

What is the difference between a center table and a coffee table?

The 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.

Are end tables taller than coffee tables?

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.

What is the difference between a coffee table and a console table?

The 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.

What is the difference between a side table and a coffee table?

The 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.

Is there a difference between a coffee table and a cocktail table?

"Coffee table" and "cocktail table" are used interchangeably; cocktail table is the more traditional term, often applied to lower, more formal designs.

What is the standard size of a coffee table?

There 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?

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.

When did coffee tables become popular?

Coffee 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.

How do you style an oval coffee table?

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.

How do I style a Noguchi coffee table?

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.

How much does a coffee table cost?

On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.

How do I size a coffee table to my sofa?

As a general rule, choose a coffee table roughly two-thirds the length of the sofa, with the top 1 to 2 inches lower than the seat cushions.

How big should a coffee table be for a sectional?

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.

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Vintage Italian Coffee Table on Casters, 1970s Design

$677Sale Price|27% Off

Vintage Italian Coffee Table on Casters, 1970s Design

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Vintage Italian Coffee Table on Casters – 1970s Design – Smoked Glass & Curved Plywood Add a touch of 1970s Italian elegance to your living space with this stunning vintage coffee t...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Smoked Glass, Plywood

Industrial Steel Postmodern Low Coffee Table on Casters

$1,584Sale Price|20% Off

Industrial Steel Postmodern Low Coffee Table on Casters

By Memphis Group

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Table sits very low at 6.5" and glides beautifully on heavy duty grey casters L31.5 W31.5 H6.5 This unique coffee table, crafted in Germany during the 1990s, is a striking piece of...

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1990s German Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel

Italian Chrome & Smoked Glass Coffee Table on Casters, 1970s

$1,122

Italian Chrome & Smoked Glass Coffee Table on Casters, 1970s

Located in Marinha Grande, PT

Elegant Italian coffee table produced in the 1970s, featuring a minimalist chromed metal tubular structure mounted on four original casters.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Knoll style Chrome & Smoked Glass Coffe Table with Casters

$1,800Sale Price|50% Off

Knoll style Chrome & Smoked Glass Coffe Table with Casters

By Joe D'Urso

Located in New York, NY

A two-level square chrome coffee table inset with smoked glass and casters.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table Glass Chrome Marble on Casters

$2,112Sale Price|35% Off

Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table Glass Chrome Marble on Casters

By Milo Baughman

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century Modern 1970s Glass & marble coffee table with a chrome flat bar frame on casters.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble, Chrome

Late 20th Century Oak Parquetry Top Coffee Table on Casters

$1,195

Late 20th Century Oak Parquetry Top Coffee Table on Casters

Located in Germantown, MD

A late 20th Century Oak Parquet coffee table on casters in great vintage condition.

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

Materials

Hardwood, Oak

Italian Bent Wood & Glass Two-Tier Coffee Table on Casters

$2,800

Italian Bent Wood & Glass Two-Tier Coffee Table on Casters

Located in North Miami, FL

This is a small scale Italian two-tiered coffee table on casters with smoked glass which have been recently replaced.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Smoked Glass, Bentwood

Custom Industrial Metal Wood & Chicken Wire Glass Coffee Table on Casters

$1,200

Custom Industrial Metal Wood & Chicken Wire Glass Coffee Table on Casters

By Olde Good Things

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Custom made two tier industrial coffee table on casters having metal frame, chicken wire top and refinished truck flooring lower level with cool screw heads.

Category

2010s American Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Vintage Walnut Coffee Table with Casters by Paolo Buffa, Italian Design

$2,519

Vintage Walnut Coffee Table with Casters by Paolo Buffa, Italian Design

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

This elegant rectangular coffee table is made in walnut and features casters and a lowers shelf.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Low Coffee Table or End Table White Laminate & Metal on Casters Style Brian Kane

$1,795

Low Coffee Table or End Table White Laminate & Metal on Casters Style Brian Kane

By Brian Kane

Located in Topeka, KS

Stylish Postmodern white laminate rolling low coffee table or end table on casters in the style of Brian Kane’s rubber armchairs for Metropolitan.

Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Heirloom Weiman Regency Style Flamed Mahogany One Drawer Coffee Table on Casters

$1,200

Heirloom Weiman Regency Style Flamed Mahogany One Drawer Coffee Table on Casters

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Heirloom Weiman Regency Style Flamed Mahogany One Drawer Coffee Table on Casters. Item features a custom glass top, brass rolling casters, inlay and banded top, finished back, 1 draw...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Round Twi Tier Coffee Table on Casters by Dunbar

$2,850

Mid Century Modern Round Twi Tier Coffee Table on Casters by Dunbar

Located in Chicago, IL

Mid Century Modern Round Twi Tier Coffee Table on Casters by Dunbar Vintage circular coffee table by Dunbar Furniture Corporation featuring a dark wood frame, inset Formica top, ope...

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

Materials

Wood, Formica

Mid century Post modern square red coffee table on casters made in Italy

$2,100

Mid century Post modern square red coffee table on casters made in Italy

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Post modern square red coffee table on casters made in Italy. Good design good vintage condition.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Hollywood Regency Lucite & Brass Coffee Table on Casters by Charles Hollis Jones

$1,495 / set

Hollywood Regency Lucite & Brass Coffee Table on Casters by Charles Hollis Jones

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Deland, FL

Mid-Century Modern brass Lucite round glass Charles Hollis Jones coffee table. Item features three lucite column-form legs, brass supports, round glass top, sleek sculptural form, ci...

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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Lucite

80s Octagonal Wood Accent Table with Glass Top on Casters

$618

80s Octagonal Wood Accent Table with Glass Top on Casters

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Add a unique vintage touch to your space with this vintage 1980s coffee table on casters. Featuring an eye-catching octagonal shape, this piece is designed to fit neatly while maximi...

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Vintage 1980s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Travertine Cube Coffee Table

$1,250

Travertine Cube Coffee Table

Located in Denton, TX

Modernist Travertine cube coffee table on casters with a glass top. Glass top is optional.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Round Coffee Table

$4,800

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Round Coffee Table

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A mahogany and glass coffee table on casters. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.

Category

Vintage 1950s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany

20th Century Metal and Glass Italian Round Coffee Table on Casters, 1980

$2,290

20th Century Metal and Glass Italian Round Coffee Table on Casters, 1980

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

Coffee table on casters, Italy, 1980s. A round, chrome-plated metal table with two frosted glass tops, it has a beautiful, attractive design.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Metal

Hickory Chair Company Alex Cocktail Ottoman Coffee Table on Casters

$2,295

Hickory Chair Company Alex Cocktail Ottoman Coffee Table on Casters

By Hickory Chair Furniture Company

Located in Lake Worth, FL

This handsome piece with turned legs on casters multi-tasks as a coffee table, extra seating, or a comfortable setting for cocktails or light meals.

Category

Early 2000s American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Sculptural lounge chair set with coffee table, 1996

$3,378 / set

Sculptural lounge chair set with coffee table, 1996

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

The back legs are assembled with chrome wires whereas the front legs have casters. The coffee table, even more eye catching is made out of a car side window table top, mounted on 3 ...

Category

1990s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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Sawkille Co. Unique Scorched Stump Coffee Table on Casters

Unavailable

H 16 in Dm 50 in

Sawkille Co. Unique Scorched Stump Coffee Table on Casters

By Sawkille Co

Located in Rhinebeck, NY

Scorched and ebonized Ambrosia Maple Stump Slab Coffee Table with casters and natural brass inlays.

Category

2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Steel and Rope Coffee Table on Casters by Christopher Kreiling

Unavailable

H 18 in Dm 32 in

Steel and Rope Coffee Table on Casters by Christopher Kreiling

By Christopher Kreiling Studio

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Steel and Rope Coffee Table is a strong, well crafted piece of furniture. It glides easily across the floor on hidden castors, despite it's heavy weight. The two inch nautical ro...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Ta...

Materials

Steel

Art Deco Figured Walnut Two-Tier cocktail Table on Casters

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H 25.6 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in

Art Deco Figured Walnut Two-Tier cocktail Table on Casters

Located in London, GB

Art Deco table. Art Deco two-tier table in a beautiful figured walnut On casters so easy to moved around, ideal as a cocktail table. Measures: H 65 cm W 55 cm, D 50 cm British ci...

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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Figured Walnut Two-Tier Cocktail Table on Casters

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H 25.6 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in

Art Deco Figured Walnut Two-Tier Cocktail Table on Casters

Located in London, GB

Art Deco table. Art Deco two-tier table in a beautiful figured walnut On casters so easy to moved around, ideal as a cocktail table. Measures: H 65 cm, W 55 cm, D 50 cm British, ...

Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Rustic Burnt Black Wood Log Side Table/Coffee Table with or without Casters

Unavailable

H 22 in W 14 in D 14 in

Rustic Burnt Black Wood Log Side Table/Coffee Table with or without Casters

By MFGR Designs

Located in Bozeman, MT

Sets of three or more create a stunning coffee table. High quality casters provide ease of movement and can be locked into place (available without casters upon request) Sizes rang...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Large Henredon Leather Ottoman or Coffee Table with Traditional Casters

Unavailable

H 17.5 in W 48 in D 48 in

Large Henredon Leather Ottoman or Coffee Table with Traditional Casters

By Henredon

Located in Sheffield, MA

This strikingly large ottoman can be used as it apparently was, as a combination ottoman or coffee table with tray. The worn, tufted leather creates the impression of a piece with ag...

Category

Late 20th Century American American Classical Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Glass Biomorphic Coffee table on casters

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H 16 in W 46 in D 36 in

Glass Biomorphic Coffee table on casters

Located in New York, NY

Nice Biomorphic Kidney shaped Glass coffee table on casters. Longer side is 46 by 11 deep, wider side 36 deep by 9, measuring the glass on either side of the center of the legs.

Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Tunica Wooden Slab Coffee Table on Casters

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H 11 in W 46 in D 37 in

Tunica Wooden Slab Coffee Table on Casters

By Tunico T.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Tunica wooden slab coffee table on casters - a handsome table - a slice of wood artfully crafted and use of joint butterfly's to create stability and art.

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Heritage Mahogany Round Coffee Table on casters

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H 15.75 in Dm 39.75 in

Heritage Mahogany Round Coffee Table on casters

By Heritage Furniture

Located in Chattanooga, TN

The table is finished with brass ornamental details and sits atop caster wheels.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Aluminum Coffee Table With Casters

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H 18 in W 54 in D 24 in

Mid-Century Aluminum Coffee Table With Casters

By Maison Jansen

Located in Trenton, NJ

This vintage Art Deco Glass Top Aluminum Coffee Table makes a striking centerpiece that encapsulates opulence and sophistication.

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

Materials

Aluminum

French Artist's Coffee Table on Casters, circa 1950

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H 18 in W 38 in D 34 in

French Artist's Coffee Table on Casters, circa 1950

Located in Nashville, TN

French artist's coffee table on casters, circa 1950. Surface with paint and wonderful patina.

Category

Vintage 1930s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Vintage Industrial Wood & Glass Coffee Cart / Table on Casters

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H 17 in W 48 in D 24 in

Vintage Industrial Wood & Glass Coffee Cart / Table on Casters

Located in Oakville, CT

Vintage Industrial Wood & Glass Coffee Cart / Table on Casters. 48" x 24" x 17"

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20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Italian Polished Travertine Square Cube Coffee Table on Casters, 1970s

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H 16.63 in W 27.25 in D 27.25 in

Italian Polished Travertine Square Cube Coffee Table on Casters, 1970s

Located in Miami, FL

Mid-century polished Italian travertine cube coffee table on casters from the 1970s.

Category

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

Materials

Travertine

Mid-Century Leather Top Coffee Table on Casters by Mersman

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H 16 in Dm 32 in

Mid-Century Leather Top Coffee Table on Casters by Mersman

By Mersman

Located in Doylestown, PA

Handsome mid-century round leather top mahogany coffee table on casters by Mersman. The table features a classic period style with a beautiful inlaid leather top and gold stenciling.

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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail T...

Materials

Metal

Post-Modern Black Marble Coffee Table on Casters, circa 1990

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H 14.25 in W 51.25 in D 27.5 in

Post-Modern Black Marble Coffee Table on Casters, circa 1990

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A sizable rectangular Post-Modern black marble coffee table on oversized Italian casters in similar style to Gae Aulenti.

Category

1990s Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Marc Held For Créateurs et Industriels Modern Coffee Table on Casters

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H 10 in W 27 in D 27 in

Marc Held For Créateurs et Industriels Modern Coffee Table on Casters

By Marc Held

Located in Astoria, NY

French Modern coffee table on casters designed by Marc Held for Créateurs et Industriels in the 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Fiberglass, Rubber

Mid 20th Century Vintage Wood Inlay Extendable Coffee Table on Casters

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H 16 in W 60 in D 43.5 in

Mid 20th Century Vintage Wood Inlay Extendable Coffee Table on Casters

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Fantastic vintage coffee table with intricate inlay work bordering the exterior.

Category

Mid-20th Century Biedermeier Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Low Slung Walnut Midcentury Rectangular Coffee Table with Storage on Casters

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H 14.5 in W 60.5 in D 30 in

Low Slung Walnut Midcentury Rectangular Coffee Table with Storage on Casters

By Founders Furniture Company

Located in Topeka, KS

Handsome midcentury low-slung rolling coffee table with partial see thru open shelf and doored storage cabinet on brass ball casters.

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Elegant Rectangular Walnut Coffee Table by Paolo Buffa with Casters, Italy

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H 15.75 in W 24.81 in D 17.33 in

Elegant Rectangular Walnut Coffee Table by Paolo Buffa with Casters, Italy

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

This elegant rectangular coffee table is made in walnut and features casters and a lowers shelf.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Brown Smoked Tempered Glass Coffee Table by Gallotti & Radice with Casters

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H 14.97 in W 50.4 in D 21.26 in

Brown Smoked Tempered Glass Coffee Table by Gallotti & Radice with Casters

By Gallotti & Radice

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

It is made in brown smoked tempered glass. This coffee table /TV stand features casters and anodized aluminum parts.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Pair of MCM Silver Mirrored Distressed Glass Cube Coffee Tables on Casters

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H 17 in W 15.5 in

Pair of MCM Silver Mirrored Distressed Glass Cube Coffee Tables on Casters

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of silver mirrored glass cubes on casters. Midcentury mirrored three-dimensional glass cube coffee or end tables on casters.

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Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mirror

Large Postmodern White & Green Laminate Coffee Table on Casters, USA 1980s 1990s

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H 13.78 in W 37.8 in D 37.8 in

Large Postmodern White & Green Laminate Coffee Table on Casters, USA 1980s 1990s

Located in Hastings, GB

A large vintage postmodern American white & green laminate coffee table, with cross design. Moves easily on casters.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Laminate, Wood

Gae Aulenti Tavolo Con Ruote Low Glass Coffee Table on Casters for Fontana Arte

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H 9.75 in W 55 in D 27.5 in

Gae Aulenti Tavolo Con Ruote Low Glass Coffee Table on Casters for Fontana Arte

By Fontana Arte, Gae Aulenti

Located in Miami, FL

Designed by Gae Aulenti, this low coffee table consists of a tempered glass top supported by four black industrial wheels and was produced by Fontana Arte and imported by Luminaire. ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bauhaus Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Gae Aulenti Tavolo Con Ruote Low Glass Coffee Table on Casters for Fontana Arte

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H 10.5 in W 47 in L 10.5 in

Gae Aulenti Tavolo Con Ruote Low Glass Coffee Table on Casters for Fontana Arte

By Gae Aulenti, Fontana Arte

Located in Miami, FL

Designed by Gae Aulenti, this low coffee table consists of a tempered glass top supported by four black industrial wheels and was produced by Fontana Arte and imported by Luminaire. ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Metal Table with Base with Caster & Lacquered Top, 1960s

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H 18.9 in W 30.32 in D 16.54 in

Metal Table with Base with Caster & Lacquered Top, 1960s

Located in Montelabbate, PU

Coffee table with casters, 1960s. Varnished metal structure, glass shelf and marble-effect lacquered wood top.

Category

Vintage 1960s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

William IV Tortoiseshell Octagonal Work Table, Rosewood Casters, circa 1835

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H 24.5 in Dm 13.75 in

William IV Tortoiseshell Octagonal Work Table, Rosewood Casters, circa 1835

Located in Atlanta, GA

The octagonal hinged top with a molded edge above a conforming case, the bottom section flared, raised on a square standard and resting on an octagonal base, raised on rosewood casters.

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Antique 1830s English William IV Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Industrial Wood & Metal Coffeetable on Casters

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H 17.5 in W 64 in D 19.25 in

Industrial Wood & Metal Coffeetable on Casters

Located in Oakville, CT

Industrial Wood & Metal Coffeetable on Casters

Category

20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Plywood Platform Coffee Table

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H 10 in W 47 in L 10 in

Plywood Platform Coffee Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Plywood coffee table on casters. The table features a 6” thick plywood top on Industrial casters.

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Plywood

Industrial Design Steel Coffee Table

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H 19 in W 56 in D 18 in

Industrial Design Steel Coffee Table

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Steel industrial design glass top coffee table on casters - glass measures 51" x 17.5" - base somewhat larger (see measurements)

Category

Vintage 1960s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Octagonal Midcentury Glass Top Coffee Table

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H 15 in W 39.5 in D 39.5 in

Octagonal Midcentury Glass Top Coffee Table

Located in Stamford, CT

Octagonal dark wood midcentury coffee table on casters with inset tinted glass top.

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Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Two-Tier Leather Top Coffee Table

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H 18 in W 48 in D 24 in

Two-Tier Leather Top Coffee Table

Located in Westwood, NJ

A two-tier leather top coffee table on casters. This coffee table is made with rich brown leather and is accented with classic brass nailhead trim and has brass-capped corners.

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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Travertine Coffee Table attributed to Milo Baughman

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H 11 in W 39.5 in D 39.5 in

Travertine Coffee Table attributed to Milo Baughman

Located in Chicago, IL

Travertine coffee table on casters attributed to Milo Baughman

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Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Versatile Group of Goat Skin Coffee Tables.

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H 17 in Dm 34 in

Versatile Group of Goat Skin Coffee Tables.

Located in Miami, FL

Unusual versatile group of goat skin wrapped coffee tables on casters.

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American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Rolling coffee table making chest, Danish Rosewood 1960.

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H 12.6 in W 29.93 in D 23.63 in

Rolling coffee table making chest, Danish Rosewood 1960.

Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR

Superb Scandinavian coffee table on casters, the top partially opens and provides access to storage space.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Ebonized Custom Solid Wood Low Coffee Table 1970s

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H 16 in Dm 42 in

Ebonized Custom Solid Wood Low Coffee Table 1970s

Located in Bellport, NY

A beauty in this 1970s large ebony custom crafted coffee table. Removable casters (optional) the top having the appearance of four cut out triangles, slightly oriental in style, made...

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1990s Belgian Japonisme Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

French Oval Drinks Cart of Mahogany and Brass and Glass on Rolling Casters

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H 25.13 in W 30.25 in D 20.63 in

French Oval Drinks Cart of Mahogany and Brass and Glass on Rolling Casters

Located in Austin, TX

A vintage French Mid Century Modern oval drinks cart table or serving bar trolley of mahogany and brass, featuring two oval glass tiers, each with moulded mahogany frames, with sleek...

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

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Metal, Brass

1940's Adjustable Mahogany Dining/Coffee Table in Casters

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H 29 in W 60 in D 40.2 in

1940's Adjustable Mahogany Dining/Coffee Table in Casters

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Very nice mahogany adjustable table from the 1940's. This beautiful table is very versatile, the clever design allows you to use it as a dining table or coffee table, the table has ...

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Vintage 1940s American Dining Room Tables

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Mahogany

Bruksbo Bagn Norwegian Rosewood bar on casters of coffee table

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Bruksbo Bagn Norwegian Rosewood bar on casters of coffee table

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A really nifty little bar cart perfect for a small room or apartment. The bar is designed by Bruksbo and made by Bagn Mobel industri of Bagn, Valdries, Norway. It has a hidden drawer...

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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Dry Bars

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Rosewood

Terrazzo and Walnut Harvey Probber Style Side and Coffee Tables Set, c. 1960

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H 15 in W 21 in D 18.75 in

Terrazzo and Walnut Harvey Probber Style Side and Coffee Tables Set, c. 1960

By Harvey Probber

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A stylish set of three Mid-Century Modern Terrazzo and wood hexagon side tables and coffee table (or bench) in the style of Harvey Probber, featuring sculpted walnut bases with geome...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Weathered Chestnut French Farm Table

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Weathered Chestnut French Farm Table

Located in Mckinney, TX

Would be a great size to cut down to coffee table height. Casters or new “feet” would need to be added to make the table a comfortable height for modern chairs.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Dining Room Tables

Materials

Chestnut

1970s Vintage Sofa, Pair of Armchairs and Ottoman Coffee Table

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H 32 in W 95 in

1970s Vintage Sofa, Pair of Armchairs and Ottoman Coffee Table

By Everest

Located in London, GB

All the pieces roll smoothly on original casters. The ottoman coffee table comes with a square glass top that is also in great condition with no damage to be seen.

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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric

Industrial Steel Map Case

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H 20.5 in W 44 in D 34 in

Industrial Steel Map Case

Located in Stamford, CT

An industrial steel map case having five drawers, label slots and on casters. Great coffee table !

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20th Century American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Steel

Victorian Coffee Table + Round Steel Top on Brass Casters

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H 16 in Dm 24.19 in

Victorian Coffee Table + Round Steel Top on Brass Casters

Located in Round Top, TX

Antique walnut cocktail table or generously scaled side table, dating to the late 1800s. The base is fully original and beautifully preserved, with finely turned legs and carved deta...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Coffee and Cocktail Ta...

Materials

Brass, Steel

Duncan Phyfe Coffee Table w/ Pedestal Base on casters

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H 16.5 in W 27 in D 44 in

Duncan Phyfe Coffee Table w/ Pedestal Base on casters

Located in Pasadena, TX

This is a nice quality price of furniture by Council Craftsman. It's made of mahogany with a ribbon mahogany band on top. It has brass caps on the feet that end in brass casters. A...

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20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Harvey Probber Terrazzo and Walnut Coffee Table on Brass Casters

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H 16 in W 64 in D 22 in

Harvey Probber Terrazzo and Walnut Coffee Table on Brass Casters

By Harvey Probber

Located in Hanover, MA

Harvey Probber designed sculptural walnut base cocktail table with a thick terrazzo top shaped somewhere between a surfboard and a cartouche. The terrazzo top is affixed the walnut...

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of Silver Mirrored Distressed Glass Cube Coffee Tables on Casters

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H 17 in W 15.5 in D 15.5 in

Pair of Silver Mirrored Distressed Glass Cube Coffee Tables on Casters

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of silver mirrored glass cubes on casters. Midcentury mirrored three-dimensional glass cube coffee or end tables on casters.

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Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mirror

Gae Aulenti Tavolo Con Ruote Square Glass Coffee Table on Large Casters

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H 9.8 in W 39.4 in D 39.4 in

Gae Aulenti Tavolo Con Ruote Square Glass Coffee Table on Large Casters

By Gae Aulenti, Fontana Arte

Located in Kansas City, MO

Tavolo Con Ruote coffee table designed by Gae Aulenti for Fontana Arte, Italy, 1980.

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Gae Aulenti Tavolo Con Ruote Low Glass Coffee Table on Casters for Fontana Arte

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H 11.25 in W 36 in D 36 in

Gae Aulenti Tavolo Con Ruote Low Glass Coffee Table on Casters for Fontana Arte

By Fontana Arte, Gae Aulenti

Located in Miami, FL

Designed by Gae Aulenti, this low coffee table consists of a tempered glass top supported by four black industrial wheels and was produced by Fontana Arte and imported by Luminaire. ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Midcentury Organic Modern Live Edge Cocktail Table, Studio Made on Casters

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H 12.5 in W 43 in D 42 in

Midcentury Organic Modern Live Edge Cocktail Table, Studio Made on Casters

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An impressive tree form cocktail table that was studio made in the 1970s. It features a solid thick slab thats sealed with a low sheen epoxy. Very small casters gives it a floating e...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair of Silver Mirrored Glass Cubes on Casters

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H 17 in W 15.5 in D 15.5 in

Pair of Silver Mirrored Glass Cubes on Casters

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of silver mirrored glass cubes on casters. Mid-Century mirrored three-dimensional glass cube coffee or end tables on casters.

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Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mirror

Milo Baughman Burl Coffee Table

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H 15.5 in W 30 in D 32 in

Milo Baughman Burl Coffee Table

By Milo Baughman

Located in Dallas, TX

Milo Baughman coffee table, on casters, with burl wood veneers over wood.

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20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Burl

Mid-Century Driftwood Coffee Table

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H 16 in W 58 in D 25 in

Mid-Century Driftwood Coffee Table

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Sculptural Mid-Century driftwood coffee table on casters with kidney shape glass top.

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

Materials

Driftwood

Stainless Steel Coffee Table by Joe D'urso for Knoll

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H 14.5 in W 48 in D 48 in

Stainless Steel Coffee Table by Joe D'urso for Knoll

Located in Dallas, TX

A large polished stainless steel coffee table on casters with inset safety glass. Designed by Joe D'urso for Knoll.

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Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Custom Artist Welded Copper Coffee Table with Clear Resin Surface, 1970s

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H 18.5 in W 30.5 in D 24.5 in

Custom Artist Welded Copper Coffee Table with Clear Resin Surface, 1970s

Located in Miami, FL

Welded copper coffee table on casters with thick clear resin surface.

Category

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

Materials

Copper

Mid-Century Modern Polished Chrome Tubular Coffee and Side Table Set

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H 14.75 in W 51.5 in D 21 in

Mid-Century Modern Polished Chrome Tubular Coffee and Side Table Set

By Romeo Rega, Milo Baughman

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Height with casters - Side table: 19.50 inches. Coffee table: 14.75 inches.

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Ottoman or Coffee Table Upholstered in Turkish Anatolian Rug with Casters

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H 17.5 in W 27 in D 44 in L 17.5 in

Ottoman or Coffee Table Upholstered in Turkish Anatolian Rug with Casters

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Measuring 44" x 27", it works beautifully as an ottoman, stool, or low coffee table. The bold pattern and vibrant palette pair effortlessly with a wide range of interiors, from eclec...

Category

20th Century Tribal Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Oversize William iv Style Ottoman

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H 16 in W 43 in D 43 in

Oversize William iv Style Ottoman

Located in Sheffield, MA

Large generous sized upholstered square ottoman covered in faux leopard print with a center tuft has a low wood base with turned legs and brass casters. Ottoman is a great coffee tab...

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Late 20th Century American William IV Ottomans and Poufs

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Wood

Glass Coffee Table on Casters with Brass Corner Mounts, 1970s

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H 15.75 in W 39.38 in D 40.95 in

Glass Coffee Table on Casters with Brass Corner Mounts, 1970s

Located in London, London

Glass Coffee Table on Casters with Brass Corner Mounts, 1970s

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Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Located in New York, NY

French Wood Top Metal Frame Coffee Table on Casters/39" Dia x 16" H

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Industrial Coffee Table Metal Bespoke Glass Casters Extremely Large

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H 22 in W 20 in D 57 in

Industrial Coffee Table Metal Bespoke Glass Casters Extremely Large

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

A bespoke 'Industrial' chequer plate metal coffee table, rectangular lift-up top covered with 10mm toughened glass, two heavy duty hinges with deep storage space within, two working ...

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20th Century Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Chromed Steel Italian Coffee Table with Crystal Glass Top, 1970s

$1,832

H 15.75 in W 27.56 in D 47.25 in

Midcentury Chromed Steel Italian Coffee Table with Crystal Glass Top, 1970s

Located in Roma, IT

Wonderful chromed steel coffee table with crystal glass top. This amazing piece was produced in Italy during 1970s. This midcentury masterpiece of minimal design is lovely becaus...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Tobia Scarpa Style Coffee Table Italy 1970s

$830

H 17.33 in W 28.35 in D 28.35 in

Tobia Scarpa Style Coffee Table Italy 1970s

By Tobia Scarpa

Located in Čelinac, BA

Tobia Scarpa Style Coffee Table Italy 1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

1960s Chrome Serving Trolley Coffee Table Smoked Glass Top & Faux Laminated Wood

$3,206

H 14.97 in W 34.26 in D 20.08 in

1960s Chrome Serving Trolley Coffee Table Smoked Glass Top & Faux Laminated Wood

By Gallotti & Radice

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Mid-Century Modern Italy chrome serving trolley or coffee table, with smoked glass top with under faux laminated wood.

Category

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

Materials

Steel

Italian Design Wooden Coffee Table with Bar Compartment, 1970s

$2,175

H 14.38 in W 42.92 in D 28.94 in

Italian Design Wooden Coffee Table with Bar Compartment, 1970s

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

This is a stunning and sophisticated piece of mid-century furniture. 1970s Italian design often combines elegance and practicality, making this coffee table truly unique. Its rectan...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Plywood

1970s Italian Smoked Glass Coffee Table, Space Age Design

$2,116

H 11.82 in W 32.68 in D 31.5 in

1970s Italian Smoked Glass Coffee Table, Space Age Design

Located in Nicolosi, IT

Elegant Italian smoked glass chrome coffee table from the 1970s, designed in a refined Space Age style. The table features a low rectangular silhouette with rounded chrome side panel...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Italian modern square coffee table in glass and chromed steel, 1970s

$515

H 14.97 in W 31.89 in D 31.89 in

Italian modern square coffee table in glass and chromed steel, 1970s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern square coffee table in glass and chromed steel, 1970s Coffee table with a square glass top. The frame is made entirely of chromed steel tubing. 1970s. Fair condition. ...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Coffee Table in Chrome Metal and Crystal, 1970s

$515

H 13.39 in W 35.44 in D 22.84 in

Coffee Table in Chrome Metal and Crystal, 1970s

Located in Parma, IT

Coffee table in chrome tubulars with smoked crystal top, 1970s Italian production. In excellent vintage conditions.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Milo Baughman Stainless Steel Glass Coffee Table for DIA

$2,400

H 15.5 in W 38.38 in D 38.38 in

Milo Baughman Stainless Steel Glass Coffee Table for DIA

By Milo Baughman

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A sophisticated stainless steel square coffee table with smoked glass inserted top giving the piece a very clean look. With cut out ends making the table base aesthetic look lighter ...

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

Industrial Coffee Table, 1960s

$269

H 11.42 in W 33.08 in D 23.63 in

Industrial Coffee Table, 1960s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

- Vintage Industrial coffee table manufactured in the 1960s - Made of solid wood and iron - Weight of the table is 17 kg.

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Coffee Table, Denmark, 1970s

$411

H 19.69 in W 32.29 in D 32.29 in

Mid Century Coffee Table, Denmark, 1970s

Located in Praha, CZ

- practical.

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Italian Midcentury Coffee Table attributed to Saporiti

$3,389Sale Price|20% Off

H 13.78 in W 33.67 in D 33.67 in

Italian Midcentury Coffee Table attributed to Saporiti

Located in Piacenza, Italy

Very elegant wood coffee table attributed to Saporiti. Three spaces under the top and three drawers, precious construction details, hight quality. Please feel free to contact us to ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table, Chrome Metal & Glass, Italy, 1980

$320Sale Price|20% Off

H 16.74 in W 32.09 in D 32.09 in

Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table, Chrome Metal & Glass, Italy, 1980

By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting

Located in Milano, IT

Tavolino da centro, in metallo cromato e vetro.

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

1970s Vintage Italian Coffee Table with Bar Compartment, Mid-Century

$2,233

H 12.6 in W 42.92 in D 23.63 in

1970s Vintage Italian Coffee Table with Bar Compartment, Mid-Century

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Italian design - decoration - Vintage Vintage Italian coffee table/bar dating from the 1970s. This mid-century piece is characterized by its sophisticated design that combines aesthe...

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

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Wood

Vintage Mid Century Coffee Table From France, Circa 1960

$4,200

H 13.5 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in

Vintage Mid Century Coffee Table From France, Circa 1960

Located in Nashville, TN

Mid Century Coffee Table From France, Circa 1960. Oak and formica top on a steel base. Very good condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Chrome and Glass Coffee table in the manner of Milo Baughman

$1,100

H 15 in W 36 in D 36 in

Chrome and Glass Coffee table in the manner of Milo Baughman

By Milo Baughman

Located in Asbury Park, NJ

Simple chrome and glass coffee in the manner of Milo Baughman. Chrome stretchers are off set which gives a great look. The table is in nice vintage condition.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Chrome

Italian Chrome & Glass Coffee Table, 1970s

$858

H 20.08 in Dm 31.5 in

Italian Chrome & Glass Coffee Table, 1970s

Located in Lisboa, PT

This coffee table was designed and produced in Italy during 1970s. The structure as a central foot and is made of chromed steel legs with the top in smoked glass. The glass top is or...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal, Steel

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Caster Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the caster coffee table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each caster coffee table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and glass. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer caster coffee table, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each caster coffee table bearing Art Deco, Industrial or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. Gae Aulenti, Fontana Arte and Heritage Furniture each produced at least one beautiful caster coffee table that is worth considering.

How Much is a Caster Coffee Table?

Prices for a caster coffee table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $695 and can go as high as $7,120, while the average can fetch as much as $1,906.

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.”

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Questions About Caster Coffee Table

Why is it called a coffee table?
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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.
Can a coffee table be too low?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
Yes, 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?
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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.

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What size should a coffee table be?
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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?
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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.
What is the difference between a coffee table and a cocktail table?
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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.
What is the difference between a sofa table and a coffee table?
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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.
What is the difference between a center table and a coffee table?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
The 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.
Are end tables taller than coffee tables?
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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.

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What is the difference between a coffee table and a console table?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
The 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.
What is the difference between a side table and a coffee table?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
The 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.
Is there a difference between a coffee table and a cocktail table?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
"Coffee table" and "cocktail table" are used interchangeably; cocktail table is the more traditional term, often applied to lower, more formal designs.
What is the standard size of a coffee table?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
There 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?
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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.
When did coffee tables become popular?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
Coffee 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.
How do you style an oval coffee table?
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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.
How do I style a Noguchi coffee table?
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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.
How much does a coffee table cost?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.
How do I size a coffee table to my sofa?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
As a general rule, choose a coffee table roughly two-thirds the length of the sofa, with the top 1 to 2 inches lower than the seat cushions.
How big should a coffee table be for a sectional?
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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.

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