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Huge Ming Style Coffee Table with Fretwork
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A Ming style table in ebonized oak with handcrafted (with tiny pegs) solid mahogany fretwork. Glass
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Maitland-Smith Chippendale Style Coffee Table With Fretwork And Rattan Base
By Maitland Smith
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a late 20th century coffee table with Chinese Chippendale styling. It’s base is a woven
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Chinese Chippendale Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 21.5 in W 41 in D 41 in
Glass Top Coffee Table with Fretwork Motifs and Scrolling Feet, circa 1950
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Asian coffee table with carved fretwork top under glass and linear scrolling feet, circa 1950
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 20.5 in W 47.25 in D 35.5 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Elm and Bamboo Coffee Table with Fretwork
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period coffee table from the 19th century, with black lacquered elm wood top
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Elm
Henkel Harris Banded Flame Mahogany and Tulipwood Inlay Coffee Table w/ Fretwork
By Henkel Harris
Located in Germantown, MD
Henkel Harris Banded Flame Mahogany Satinwood Inlay Coffee Table with Fretwork.
Figured mahogany
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
H 20 in W 46 in D 32 in
Lovely Burr Yew Wood Two Drawer Coffee Table with Thomas Chippendale Stretches
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely condition, Burr Yew Wood, twin drawers coffee table
Category
20th Century English Country Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Yew
H 19.3 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Chinese Elmwood Square Coffee Table with Open Fretwork and Horse-Hoof Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese elmwood square-shaped coffee table from the late 20th century, with open fretwork design
Category
20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
Chinese Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Coffee Table with Carved Fretwork Top
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period wooden coffee table from the 19th century with carved fretwork top
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 18 in W 37 in D 33.5 in
Ornate Carved Wood Fretwork Coffee Table by Thomasville
By Thomasville
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Vintage coffee/cocktail table by Thomasville features ornate modern fretwork, double X stretchers
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Thomasville Fretwork Fret Work Table Chinese Chippendale Coffee Cocktail
By Thomasville
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
work coffee table with glass top. Original vintage painted finish which may have scuffs to the finish
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 16 in W 40.5 in D 40.5 in
Henkel Harris Chippendale Mahogany and Tulipwood Inlay Coffee Table w/ Fretwork
By Henkel Harris
Located in Germantown, MD
Table with blind Fretwork.
Figured mahogany veneer top with crotch mahogany border with tulipwood
inlay
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
H 20 in W 46 in D 32 in
Brass Fretwork and Glass Two-Tier Cocktail Table
Located in Hanover, MA
BG GALLERIES NEW YEAR SALE Jan 2024
Stunning bi-level coffee table in solid cast brass with
Category
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Wooden Coffee Table with Stained Glass Top
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period wooden coffee table from the 19th century with stained glass top and
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stained Glass, Wood
H 18 in W 48 in D 22.75 in
Chippendale Style Butler’s Tray Coffee Table with Scalloped Gallery
By Councill
Located in Louisville, KY
Butler’s Tray Coffee Table has a beautiful scalloped gallery with butler tray handle openings in dark
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Chinese Red Lacquered Coffee Table with Intricate Gilt Detail
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A Chinese red lacquered table with intricate gilt decoration depicturing flora, figures and
Category
Early 20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Antique Chippendale Style Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A very smart and well made antique Chippendale style coffee table. This was made in England, it
Category
Vintage 1950s British Chippendale Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Georgian Style Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A large and impressive antique Georgian style coffee table. This was made in England, it dates from
Category
Vintage 1950s British Georgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Asian Onyx Top Coffee Table
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage Asian square coffee table with a black lacquer fretwork base and a multicolored onyx
Category
Mid-20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Onyx
Vintage French Louis XV Style Walnut Coffee Table with Hand Painted Floral Top
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV style walnut coffee table with hand painted floral top. Item features a
Category
Early 20th Century Louis XV Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 18 in W 38 in D 21 in
Signed James Mont Coffee Table Ca. 1940s
By James Mont
Located in Peabody, MA
Coffee table signed "James Mont Designs". Mahogany top with contrasting lacquered base with
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Lacquered Coffee Table by Muller & Berringer for Kittinger
By Kittinger Furniture Company, Theodore Muller, Isabelle Barringer
Located in Dallas, TX
Truly stunning piece with grandeur and beauty! This bold coffee or cocktail table by the award
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Rare "Viola" Coffee Table 1960s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Rare "Viola" coffee table, hand-cut design in patinated bronze and pewter with hand-painted enamels
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Pewter
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare "Fragonard Pierced Coffee Table" 1960s 'Signed'
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional and rare “Fragonard Pierced Coffee Table” in pewter and bronze, intricately carved with
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Pewter, Gold Leaf
H 16 in W 60 in D 23 in
Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Black & Gold Square Coffee Table, Drexel Et Cetera
By Drexel
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Large square Hollywood Regency style burl wood and glass coffee table by Drexel Furniture. This
Category
Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 16 in W 42 in D 42 in
Antique Glazed Coffee Table, French, Brass, Art Nouveau, Early 20th, Circa 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique glazed coffee table. A French, brass framed accent table in Art Nouveau taste
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 19.89 in W 39.57 in D 19.49 in
Chinese Scholar's Table
Located in New York, NY
Low Chinese scholar's table with fretwork sides and legs, possibly of Zitan wood, with burlwood
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Export Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Zitan
Classic by Carpanelli Pois Small Table
By Carpanelli
Located in Desio, IT
enriched with extensive wood fretwork.
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Lane Altavista Bookmatched Top Magogany Cocktail Table
By Lane Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
A late 20th century Lane Altavista Mahogany cocktail table with bookmatched top. Feautures
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Maitland-Smith Chinese Chippendale Style Mahogany Cocktail Table
By Maitland Smith
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Maitland-Smith large scale Chinese Chippendale mahogany cocktail table featuring book matched flame
Category
20th Century Philippine Chinese Chippendale Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Demilune Crystal Cabinet, English, Table, Georgian Revival, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
front side table in Georgian revival taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Georgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Satinwood
H 30.71 in W 30.91 in D 16.15 in
Gilt Bronze Mounted Table D'appoint in Marquetry in the Style of François Linke
By François Linke
Located in BARSAC, FR
Very elegant Louis XV style table d'appoint in rosewood and mahogany marquetry in reserves, very
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Kingwood, Rosewood
H 28.35 in W 21.66 in D 15.75 in
Italian Modern Industrial Design Criss Cross Fretwork Iron Console / Entry Table
Located in New York, NY
crystal clear glass.
Can be accompanied by its matching coffee / sofa table and matching mirror, item
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brutalist Console Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron, Iron
H 30 in W 47.25 in D 16 in
Pair of White Faux Bamboo Octagonal Tables by Thomasville
By Thomasville
Located in Redding, CT
end tables with detailed fretwork at every angle. Glass tops are removeable. One glass top has a bevel
Category
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Side Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paint
French 1950s Iron Fretwork Patio Set
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Elegant iron patio set comprising a console, a coffee table, two chairs, a settee and two curule
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Stone, Wrought Iron
Antique Folding Silver Table, Chinese, Serving Tray, Afternoon Tea, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
colour and fascinating carved details throughout. Perfect as a coffee table or used as an afternoon tea
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Tray Tables
Materials
Wood
H 23.82 in W 28.94 in D 20.67 in
Italian Modern Industrial Home Interior Design Criss Cross Fretwork Iron Mirror
Located in New York, NY
intersections to enrich the tracery.
Can be accompanied by its matching coffee / sofa table or matching console
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brutalist Pier Mirrors and Console...
Materials
Wrought Iron, Iron
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 1.25 in
Pair of Classic Low Stools in Fabric from Romo's Habanera Collection
Located in Wilton, CT
a fireplace, or at the end of a coffee table. There are so many options with these wonderful stools
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Modern Footstools
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Velvet
Baker Coffee Table Asian Inspired Detail
By Michael Taylor
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful 1960s baker rectangle coffee table with elaborate open fretwork apron detailing the Asian
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Moorish Moroccan Early 20th Century Lounge Set
Located in The Hague, NL
coffee table. Handmade fretwork on the back and side, inlaid with mother-of-pearl. Carlo Bugatti style
Category
Vintage 1940s Moroccan Moorish Living Room Sets
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Fruitwood
Horchow "Lovelace" Asian Modern Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Horchow "Lovelace" Asian Modern coffee tables, with fretwork detail, gold-painted welded iron with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Maitland-Smith Chippendale Style Coffee Table With Fretwork And Rattan Base
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a late 20th century coffee table with Chinese Chippendale styling. It’s base is a woven
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Chinese Chippendale Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 21.5 in W 41 in D 41 in
1960s Chrome Coffee Table with Brass Fretwork Accent
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-Century Modern circa 1960s coffee table, glass top raised on chrome base, accented with brass
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Rattan Octagonal Fretwork Coffee Table
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Vintage rattan coffee/cocktail table features a high gloss green finish and a 1/2" thick beveled
Category
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan, Glass
Round Burl Wood Coffee Table With Open Fretwork Legs
Located in Chicago, IL
Round burled amboyna wood coffee table with inset glass top. Open fretted Asian style legs with
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Amboyna
Vintage Coastal Bamboo Fretwork Octagon Coffee Table
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Coastal coffee table. A beautiful bamboo octagon shape with beautiful fretwork
Category
Late 20th Century North American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Glass
A Rectangular Syrian Low Table with Open Fretwork Top and Sides
Located in New York, NY
A rectangular Syrian low table with open fretwork top and sides formed by turned wooden elements in
Category
Vintage 1940s Syrian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Mother-of-Pearl
Pair of Modern Chinese Fretwork Sky Blue Cocktail Tables
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of modern Chinese fretwork style coffee tables hand-painted sky blue with open square grid
Category
Mid-20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Chinese Chippendale Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Chinese Chippendale style coffee table, with a blind fret carved apron, this grey limestone
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chinese Chippendale Coffee and ...
Materials
Wood
Large Antique Mahogany Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
Large antique Chinese Chippendale style mahogany coffee table with a pierced open fretwork top
Category
Vintage 1950s English Chinese Chippendale Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
French Verre Églomisé Coffee Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in London, GB
A large sophisticated square coffee table, with Verre églomisé Greek key top, raised on brass
Category
Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Large Antique Mahogany Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
Large antique George III style mahogany coffee with a glass inset top, all in excellent condition
Category
Vintage 1950s English Georgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Chinese Rattan and Bamboo Round Coffee Table
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Chinese rattan and bamboo round coffee table. Fretwork to table base and legs with dark round top.
Category
20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage Monumental Distressed Wood Plank Coffee Table
Located in west palm beach, FL
Incredible vintage distressed wood plank coffee table. Beautiful cutaway corners with a carved
Category
Late 20th Century North American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Baker Furniture Asian Inspired Round Coffee Table
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
A round 1960s wood coffee table by Baker Furniture, with elaborate open fretwork apron. Markings
Category
Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Donald Drumm Brutalist Cast Aluminum Coffee Table
By Donald Drumm
Located in Chicago, IL
Brutalist sculptural cast aluminum coffee table by Donald Drumm, circa 1960s. This coffee table
Category
Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Chinoiserie Black and Gold Tray Coffee Cocktail Table
Located in West Hartford, CT
Versatile and elegant coffee table features a gold chinoiserie motif on a removable tray with
Category
Late 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
LANE Altavista Inlaid Mahogany Chippendale Coffee Cocktail Table
By Lane Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style oval shaped coffee table by Lane Furniture. Mahogany with inlaid & banded top
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Organic Modern Bamboo Rattan Coffee Table by Brown Jordan
By Brown Jordan
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Organic modern coffee table or cocktail table by Brown Jordan constructed from bamboo and rattan
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Glass, Bamboo
CENTURY Claridge Solid Mahogany Chippendale Glass Top Square Coffee Table
By Century Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style square glass top coffee table by Century Furniture, from their Claridge
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chippendale Coffee and Cocktail T...
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Style Cocktail Table
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A large rectangular top low table with carved gallery rail supported by four square legs and braced
Category
20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
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Coffee Table With Fretwork For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic coffee table with fretwork available at 1stDibs. Each coffee table with fretwork for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, glass and metal. Find 130 options for an antique or vintage coffee table with fretwork now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer coffee table with fretwork, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A coffee table with fretwork is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Hollywood Regency, mid-century modern and Louis XVI styles are sought with frequency. A well-made coffee table with fretwork has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by McGuire Furniture Company, Drexel and Kittinger are consistently popular.
How Much is a Coffee Table With Fretwork?
The average selling price for a coffee table with fretwork at 1stDibs is $2,245, while they’re typically $600 on the low end and $28,000 for the highest priced.
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 With Fretwork
- 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.
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