Coffee Tables And Sofa Tables
20th Century Japanese Taisho Sofa Tables
Wood
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Sofa Tables
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Sofa Tables
Teak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Brass, Nickel
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Sofa Tables
Metal
Late 20th Century European Space Age Sofa Tables
Metal
Late 20th Century Space Age Sofa Tables
Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Sofa Tables
Metal
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Metal
Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Tables
Birch
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Sofa Tables
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Sofa Tables
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Rattan, Oak, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Sofa Tables
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Sofa Tables
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Sofa Tables
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Sofa Tables
Stainless Steel
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sofa Tables
Cedar
2010s Italian Modern Sofa Tables
Wood, Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Sofa Tables
Walnut, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Sofa Tables
Sheet Metal
2010s Italian Modern Sofa Tables
Sheet Metal
2010s Italian Modern Sofa Tables
Sheet Metal
2010s Italian Modern Sofa Tables
Sheet Metal
2010s Italian Modern Sofa Tables
Wood, Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Sofa Tables
Walnut, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Sofa Tables
Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sofa Tables
Teak
2010s Italian Modern Sofa Tables
Wood, Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Sofa Tables
Walnut, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Sofa Tables
Wood, Oak
2010s Italian Modern Sofa Tables
Wood, Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Sofa Tables
Wood, Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Sofa Tables
Wood, Oak
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Ceramic, Teak
2010s Italian Modern Sofa Tables
Wood, Oak
2010s Italian Modern Sofa Tables
Wood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Sofa Tables
Wood, Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Sofa Tables
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Sofa Tables
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Sofa Tables
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Sofa Tables
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Sofa Tables
Wood
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Formica, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Sofa Tables
Wood, Oak
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Elm
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Sofa Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary English Post-Modern Sofa Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Teak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Cut Glass
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Sofa Tables
Brass
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Sofa Tables
Teak
Vintage 1960s English Futurist Sofa Tables
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Elm
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Sofa Tables
Oak, Walnut
Late 20th Century French Industrial Sofa Tables
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Coffee Tables And Sofa Tables For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much are Coffee Tables And Sofa Tables?
- 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 ExpertMarch 13, 2024Compared to a sofa, a coffee table should be about two-thirds of the length of a sofa. For example, if a sofa is 95 inches long, the coffee table should be roughly 62 inches wide to create a balanced look. In terms of height, a sofa should be around 2 inches taller than the coffee table. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of coffee tables.
- How high should a sofa table be?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
A sofa table, or a console, should be the same height as the sofa in front of it.
- 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.
- 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. - 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 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021End tables and coffee tables do not need to match. Nevertheless it can be nice to have a similar color scheme or have one set of end tables match and perhaps have the coffee table match a TV stand.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
The main difference between a console and a sofa table is that a console can be placed anywhere in the home (against a wall in a hallway or under a television in the living room) and a sofa table is limited to being behind a sofa.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The right table to go with a Noguchi sofa is really a matter of preference. Noguchi’s own iconic coffee table is a common pairing for their freeform sofas. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a large collection of vintage and contemporary Isamu Noguchi furniture from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024No, a side table shouldn't always be lower than a sofa. To make it easy to access items on a table, a sofa's arms should generally be no more than 2 to 3 inches above or below the tabletop. This rule of thumb differs from the one for coffee tables, which should be as tall or 1 to 2 inches shorter than the seat height of the sofa to ensure a balanced look. Explore a large selection of side tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023To determine what size lamp should be on a sofa table, measure the table from the bottom of the legs to the tabletop. Then, choose a lamp that is equal to or up to 1.5 times taller than the table. Shop a range of table lamps from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A sofa table is a long and narrow table that’s designed to sit behind a couch. They are also called console tables and hall tables because their thin nature makes them great accent pieces in these places as well. Shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a tray top coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021Tray top coffee tables are coffee tables with long, flat rectangular surfaces that are supported by an x-frame base. Low tables that were initially used as tea or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. After coffee drinking and “coffee breaks” became popular, it didn’t take long for coffee and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary tray top coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To style an oval coffee table, create balance with opposites. Choose a sofa and accent chairs with a boxier shape for a striking contrast. Place a rectangular tray in the center and use it to display decorative accents or to store remotes and coasters. Another approach to decorating an oval table is to use decorative accents at different heights. Think of a tall vase placed next to a low bowl and a small sculpture positioned on top of two stacked coffee table books. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oval coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Styling a Noguchi coffee table really depends on the space you’re placing it in. The possibilities are far-reaching, so consider the colors and coordination of the other furniture and fixtures around the table. Noguchi tables look beautiful on their own or styled with flowers, books or pottery. Shop a selection of Isamu Noguchi pieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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.