Do round coffee tables take up less space?

Yes, round coffee tables will take up less space than square tables of equal width. The reduced footprint is due to the fact that the round table lacks corners. As a result, round coffee tables often work well in small seating areas. Shop a range of round coffee tables on 1stDibs.

Do round dining tables save space?

Round dining tables are great for increasing space and improving flow. Because there are no corners on a round table, it is easier to avoid bumping or crowding when trying to sit.

What shape table is best for a small space?

The best shape table for a small space is a square shaped table. Because they can have multiple functions and easily push into the corner of the room, they are said to better as they'll take up less space in a dining room or kitchen. Find a range of tables today on 1stDibs.

What shape of dining table saves the most space?

Typically, shapes of dining tables that don't have corners save the most space. As a result, round and oval dining tables are good options for compact eat-in kitchens, breakfast nooks and dining rooms. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of dining tables from some of the world's top sellers.

Do oval tables take up less space?

Yes, oval tables take up less space than rectangular tables of similar size because they lack corners. As a result, they can be a good option for small rooms. On 1stDibs, find a range of oval tables.

Is a glass table better for small spaces?

Whether a glass table is better for small spaces is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people find that a transparent glass table creates the illusion of a larger room and makes a compact area feel more spacious. Shop a variety of glass tables on 1stDibs.

How much space do I need for my dining table?

A dining table should have a minimum of 30 to 36 inches of clearance around it.

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.

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 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.

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.

Is a round dining table better in a small space?

Whether a round dining table is better in a small space is largely a matter of personal preference. Working with a tighter space may mean that a round or oval dining room table, a design that references the festive meals of the medieval era, may be a better fit. Round dining room tables, particularly those that originated in the Art Deco period, still endure as a popular contemporary substitute for traditional rectangular dining tables. Both round and oval tables take up less space than rectangular and square tables of similar size because they lack corners. Find a variety of round tables on 1stDibs.

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 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.

How do you stack books on a coffee table?

To stack books on a coffee table, place the largest one on the bottom with the spine facing the focal piece of furniture, usually the sofa. Then, add the next largest, lining up the inner edges so that the spines create a stepped effect. Continue adding books to complete the stack and top it off with a decorative object if you wish. Shop a variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.

What is the best coffee table for a sectional?

The 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.

How do I authenticate my Noguchi coffee table?

To 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.

What is a tall coffee table called?

A 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.

Why are modern coffee tables so low?

Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.

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60s 70s Brutalist Bronze Coffee Table Space Age Design

By Peter Ghyczy

Located in Neuenkirchen, NI

60s 70s brutalist bronze coffee table Space Age Design 70s Object: coffee table Manufacturer

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Vintage 1970s European Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal, Brass

60s 70s Brutalist Bronze Coffee Table Space Age Design

H 17.33 in W 36.82 in D 29.14 in

60s 70s Brutalist Bronze Coffee Table Peter Ghyczy Coffee Table Space Age Design

By Peter Ghyczy

Located in Neuenkirchen, NI

60s 70s Brutalist Bronze coffee table Peter Ghyczy coffee table Space Age Design Object: coffee

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Vintage 1970s European Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal, Brass

60s 70s Brutalist Bronze Coffee Table Peter Ghyczy Coffee Table Space Age Design

H 18.31 in W 26.38 in D 26.38 in

Glass coffee table Space Age

Located in PARIS, FR

Coffee table in chrome metal and smoked glass in Space Age style, from the 1980s. Very good

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21st Century and Contemporary Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Glass coffee table Space Age

H 12.21 in W 27.96 in D 27.96 in

Smoked Lucite coffee table Space Ace France 1970s

By Michel Ducaroy

Located in Den Haag, NL

Very nice simple Design this coffee table, smoked Lucite frame comes with the original Glass

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Vintage 1970s French Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Lucite

Smoked Lucite coffee table Space Ace France 1970s

H 14.18 in W 43.71 in D 24.02 in

Coffee Table Space Age Gold con top in Cristallo anni ‘70

Located in Foggia, FG

Coffee Table Gold Space Age anni ‘70 con top in cristallo Base in metallo oro brevettato in

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Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Crystal, Aluminum

Coffee Table Space Age Gold con top in Cristallo anni ‘70

H 14.57 in W 42.13 in D 26.38 in

Midcentury Set of Three Tulip Stools and Coffee Table, Space Age, Germany, 1970s

Located in Praha, CZ

- Space age era. - Marked.

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Plastic

Midcentury Set of Three Tulip Stools and Coffee Table, Space Age, Germany, 1970s

H 21.26 in Dm 27.56 in

Space Copenhagen Tableau Stone Coffee Table – Round

By Space Copenhagen, Fredericia

Located in Berkeley, CA

Space Copenhagen Tableau stone coffee table – round The Tableau series in stone reflects a passion

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

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Stone

Space Copenhagen Tableau Stone Coffee Table – Round

H 15.75 in Dm 39.37 in

Space Copenhagen Tableau Stone Coffee Table – Rectangle

By Space Copenhagen, Fredericia

Located in Berkeley, CA

Space Copenhagen tableau stone coffee table – rectangle. The Tableau series in stone reflects a

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

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Stone

Space Copenhagen Tableau Stone Coffee Table – Rectangle

H 15.75 in W 55.12 in D 55.12 in

Space Age Coffee Table, 1970s

Located in HEVERLEE, BE

Two tone brown and white wooden space age coffee table. 1970s - Germany Good condition

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Vintage 1970s German Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Space Age Coffee Table, 1970s

H 11.82 in W 30.71 in D 30.71 in

Space Age Coffee Table 1970s

Located in Hellerup, DK

Vintage French "Space Age" chrome coffee table with smoke colored glass table top. The chic 1970s

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Vintage 1970s French Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Chrome

Space Age Coffee Table 1970s

H 12.6 in W 42.33 in D 23.43 in

1970s Space Age Cube Table

By Space Age Products

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: Germany Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1970s Materials: Plastic, Metal Measurements: 20.5″ wide x 20.5″ deep x 19.75″ tall Condition: In excellent original con...

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

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Metal

1970s Space Age Cube Table

H 19.75 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in

Space Age Italian Fiberglass Coffee Table

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A space age Italian fiberglass coffee table with glass top. Molded sculptural fiberglass base

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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Fiberglass

Space Age Italian Fiberglass Coffee Table

H 14 in W 30.5 in D 30.5 in

Fly SC4 Oak W. Nero Marquina Lounge Table by Space Copenhagen for &tradition

By Space Copenhagen

Located in Dubai, AE

The Fly SC4 table by Space Copenhagen is a lounge table made of Smoked Oiled Oak with honed Nero

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cock...

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Marble

Fly SC4 Oak W. Nero Marquina Lounge Table by Space Copenhagen for &tradition

H 10.24 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in

Space Age Chrome Wire Coffee Table, 1970s

Located in HEVERLEE, BE

Space age era coffee table with a chromed metal wire base and a round smoked glass top. 1970s

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Vintage 1970s German Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Chrome

Space Age Chrome Wire Coffee Table, 1970s

H 16.54 in Dm 39.38 in

Space Age Tubular Chrome Base Coffe Table Italy 1970s

Located in Čelinac, BA

Space Age tubular chromr coffe table made in Italy 1970s.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal, Chrome

Space Age Tubular Chrome Base Coffe Table Italy 1970s

H 18 in W 38 in D 28 in

Space Age Chromed Glass Vintage Coffee Table, Manhattan, 1960s

Located in Vienna, AT

Space Age vintage coffee table from chromed base and glass plate in sculptural shape 1960s

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Vintage 1960s Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Space Age Chromed Glass Vintage Coffee Table, Manhattan, 1960s

H 18.31 in Dm 35.44 in

White Circular Space Age Coffee Table by Opal Germany

By Opal Kleinmöbel 1

Located in Vienna, AT

Charming white lacquered circular Space Age coffee table with smoked glass top on wheels in very

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Vintage 1960s German Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

White Circular Space Age Coffee Table by Opal Germany

H 14.57 in Dm 23.63 in

Space Coffee Table by Rectangle Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

Space coffee table by Rectangle Studio Dimensions: W 156 x D 80 x H 60 cm Materials: Massive oak

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2010s Turkish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Oak

Space Coffee Table by Rectangle Studio

H 23.63 in W 61.42 in D 31.5 in

Space Age Coffee Table by Huub & Adelheid Kortekaas, 1970s

Located in Rotterdam, NL

Space age coffee table 'Worldflower' by Huub & Adelheid Kortekaas, the Netherlands 1970. Beautiful

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Vintage 1970s Dutch Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Polyester

Space Age Coffee Table by Huub & Adelheid Kortekaas, 1970s

H 14.18 in Dm 51.19 in

space age table

Located in Brooklyn, NY

unique coffee table with a base in cast aluminium and a glass top from the 1970's

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Vintage 1970s Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Aluminum

space age table

H 40 in Dm 66 in

Space Age White Vintage Plastic Coffee Table or Sofa Table 1960s

Located in Vienna, AT

Space Age white vintage plastic coffee table or sofa table designed 1960s. The Space Age coffee

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Vintage 1960s Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Smoked Glass, Polyester

Space Age White Vintage Plastic Coffee Table or Sofa Table 1960s

H 17.72 in Dm 39.38 in

Futuristic Giotto Stoppino Space Age Coffee Table for Kartell, 1960s

By Kartell, Giotto Stoppino

Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT

the 1970s, this coffee table represents a pinnacle of creativity from the space age era. Originally

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Plastic

Futuristic Giotto Stoppino Space Age Coffee Table for Kartell, 1960s

H 14.57 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in

Space age Italian coffee table in steel with lighting, 1970s

Located in Parma, IT

Coffee table with lighting, 1970s Italian production. Star-shaped polished steel frame with

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Crystal, Steel

Space age Italian coffee table in steel with lighting, 1970s

H 16.34 in Dm 30.71 in

Vintage round coffee table in space age style, Italy, 1970s

Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT

Vintage chromed coffee table with smoked glass top. Pure space age style made in Italy from the

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Chrome

Vintage round coffee table in space age style, Italy, 1970s

H 14.97 in Dm 35.44 in

Space Age Vintage Silver Aluminum Glass Coffee Table Sofa Table Knut Hesterberg

By Knut Hesterberg

Located in Vienna, AT

A Space Age vintage silver aluminum glass coffee table or sofa table, which was designed by Knut

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Vintage 1960s German Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Aluminum

Space Age Vintage Silver Aluminum Glass Coffee Table Sofa Table Knut Hesterberg

H 19.1 in Dm 43.31 in

Space Age Vintage Steel and Smoked Glass Coffee Table, 1970s

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Space Age vintage coffee table in chromed metal and smoked glass from the 70s. While the chromed

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel

Space Age Vintage Steel and Smoked Glass Coffee Table, 1970s

H 25.6 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

Space Age White Beech Coffee Table by Opal, 1970, Germany

By Opal

Located in Vienna, AT

This vintage Space Age coffee table consists of a white lacquered beech wooden base topped with an

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Vintage 1970s German Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Beech

Space Age White Beech Coffee Table by Opal, 1970, Germany

H 17.72 in W 42.52 in D 26.78 in

Space Age Vintage Chrome Glass Coffee Table Merrow Asscociates, Attributed

Located in Vienna, AT

A Space Age chromed-plated metal coffee table by Merrow Associates, attributed circa 1970, which

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Vintage 1970s Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Space Age Vintage Chrome Glass Coffee Table Merrow Asscociates, Attributed

H 19.89 in Dm 31.5 in

Tessellated Space Age Marble Sphere Coffee Table

Located in Miami, FL

A decorative orb sphere fused into a coffee table with a colored marble veneer in a tessellated

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

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Marble

Tessellated Space Age Marble Sphere Coffee Table

H 16.5 in W 36 in D 36 in

Space Age Vintage Chromed Metal Smoked Glass Coffee Table, 1970s, Germany

Located in Vienna, AT

Space Age vintage coffee table from chromed metal and smoked glass 1970s Germany. While the

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Vintage 1970s Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Space Age Vintage Chromed Metal Smoked Glass Coffee Table, 1970s, Germany

H 16.54 in Dm 43.31 in

Space Age Vintage Chromed Metal Glass Vintage Sputnik Coffee Table 1960

Located in Vienna, AT

Space Age vintage coffee table from chromed metal and a round glass plate, which shows a sputnik

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Vintage 1960s Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Space Age Vintage Chromed Metal Glass Vintage Sputnik Coffee Table 1960

H 19.29 in Dm 38.98 in

Space Age Vintage Glass Chromed Coffee Table or Sofa Table with Rings, 1960s

Located in Vienna, AT

space age vintage coffee table / sofa table, which shows a chromed base formed with three rings

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Vintage 1960s Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Space Age Vintage Glass Chromed Coffee Table or Sofa Table with Rings, 1960s

H 43 in Dm 90 in

Space Age Brassed Metal Vintage Coffee Table Sofa Table Three Rings circa 1970

Located in Vienna, AT

Space Age vintage coffee table or sofa table from brass plated metal and smoked glass plate circa

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Vintage 1970s Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Space Age Brassed Metal Vintage Coffee Table Sofa Table Three Rings circa 1970

H 17.33 in Dm 39.38 in

Extraordinary XL Space Age Coffe Table, 1970s

Located in Praha, CZ

- Germany, arpound 1970s - Completely original condition - Massive and heavy glass plate (few small scratches) - Polished.

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

Materials

Chrome

Extraordinary XL Space Age Coffe Table, 1970s

H 17.72 in Dm 43.31 in

Space Age Vintage White Coffee Table with Glass Top, circa 1970

Located in Vienna, AT

Space age vintage coffee table, which features wooden legs set in a tripod shape and painted in

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Late 20th Century Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Wood

Space Age Vintage White Coffee Table with Glass Top, circa 1970

H 18.19 in Dm 35.44 in

Space Age Coffee Table in the Style of Artemide / Vico Magistretti, Italy

By Eero Aarnio

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A white gel coated fiberglass Space Age coffee table with nice smooth edges and curved inner legs

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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Fiberglass

Space Age Coffee Table in the Style of Artemide / Vico Magistretti, Italy

H 15.5 in W 36 in D 23.38 in

Opal Möbel Space Age Coffee Table, 1970s Germany

By Opal Kleinmöbel 1

Located in Neuss, NW

Opal space age coffee table from the 1970s. High-quality wooden frame in white with a glass

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

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Glass, Wood

Opal Möbel Space Age Coffee Table, 1970s Germany

H 17.33 in Dm 39.38 in

Italian Space Age Anaconda smoked Glass Coffee Table by Paul Tuttle, 1970s

By Paul Tuttle

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian Space Age Anaconda smoked glass coffee table by Paul Tuttle, 1970s Chromed tubular steel

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Italian Space Age Anaconda smoked Glass Coffee Table by Paul Tuttle, 1970s

H 15.75 in Dm 33.86 in

Aluminum Glass Space Age Vintage Coffee Table by Knut Hesterberg 1960s Germany

By Knut Hesterberg

Located in Vienna, AT

Aluminum glass space age vintage coffee table or sofa table, which was designed by Knut Hesterberg

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Vintage 1960s German Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Aluminum Glass Space Age Vintage Coffee Table by Knut Hesterberg 1960s Germany

H 19.22 in Dm 43.31 in

Space-Age Coffee Table in Chrome and Smoked Glass

Located in Hemiksem, VAN

Space-age coffee table with a heavy chrome base and a round top in smoked glass. The base has a

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

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Space-Age Coffee Table in Chrome and Smoked Glass

H 18.9 in W 42.92 in D 42.92 in

Space Age Silver Aluminum Glass Vintage Coffee Table by Knut Hesterberg c 1970

By Knut Hesterberg

Located in Vienna, AT

Space Age vintage metal coffee table, which was designed by Knut Hesterberg and produced by Bacher

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Vintage 1970s German Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Space Age Silver Aluminum Glass Vintage Coffee Table by Knut Hesterberg c 1970

H 18.82 in Dm 39.37 in

60s 70s Marble Table Coffee Table Glass Table Marble Space Age Design

Located in Neuenkirchen, NI

60s 70s Marble Table Coffee Table Glass Table Marble Space Age Design Object: coffee table

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Vintage 1970s European Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble, Metal

60s 70s Marble Table Coffee Table Glass Table Marble Space Age Design

H 15.75 in W 49.41 in D 29.73 in

Found i Coffee Table No.2 by a Space

Located in Geneve, CH

Found I coffee table No.2 by A Space Dimensions: D120 x W120 x H38 cm Materials: marble, steel

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2010s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Steel

Found i Coffee Table No.2 by a Space

H 14.97 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in

Found I Coffee Table No.1 by a Space

Located in Geneve, CH

Found I coffee table No.1 by A Space Dimensions: D 64 x W 69 x H 43 cm Materials: Marble, steel

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2010s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble, Steel, Gold Leaf

Found I Coffee Table No.1 by a Space

H 16.93 in W 27.17 in D 25.2 in

Sculptural Italian Space Age coffee table in chromed metal with smoked glass top

Located in Milano, IT

from inside an orbital station. Such is the case with this rectangular top coffee table, made in Italy

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Sculptural Italian Space Age coffee table in chromed metal with smoked glass top

H 14.18 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in

Italian Space Age Plastic and Metal Round Coffee Table with Tie Dye Effect 1970s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian space age Plastic and metal round coffee table with tie dye effect, 1970s. Coffee table

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Italian Space Age Plastic and Metal Round Coffee Table with Tie Dye Effect 1970s

H 11.42 in Dm 31.5 in

Space Age Design UFO Coffee Table by Jean Maneval for Mobilier De France, 1970s

By Jean Maneval

Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL

Space age design UFO coffee table by Jean Maneval for Mobilier de France, 1970s This is a

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Vintage 1970s French Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Art Glass, Plywood

Space Age Design UFO Coffee Table by Jean Maneval for Mobilier De France, 1970s

H 17.72 in W 43.31 in D 43.31 in

Incredible Space Age Coffee Table in Rosewood, Tile + Chrome

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Rosewood, Tile, Chrome Measurements: 47? diameter x 19? tall Condition: In excellent original co...

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

Materials

Chrome

Incredible Space Age Coffee Table in Rosewood, Tile + Chrome

H 19 in Dm 47 in

1970s Mid-Century Modern "Space Age" Chrome & Glass Coffee Table

Located in London, GB

This beautiful and unique coffee table was manufactured in the 70s. The shape of this coffee table

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

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Chrome

1970s Mid-Century Modern "Space Age" Chrome & Glass Coffee Table

H 13.39 in W 26.38 in D 26.38 in

Vintage Small Space American Mahogany Tea / Coffee Table, circa 1930s

Located in Germantown, MD

American mahogany tea table / coffee table for small spaces. Good vintage condition. Measures 28"W

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Early 20th Century American American Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Mahogany

Vintage Small Space American Mahogany Tea / Coffee Table, circa 1930s

H 18 in W 28 in D 18 in

Time/Space Portal Table, Wood Coffee Table. a Collection by Neal Aronowitz

By Neal Aronowitz

Located in Portland, OR

Time/Space Portal Table in solid maple hardwood. The inspiration for the Time/Space Portal Table

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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Maple

Time/Space Portal Table, Wood Coffee Table. a Collection by Neal Aronowitz

H 18 in W 66 in D 25 in

Time/Space Portal Table, Marble Coffee Table, a Collection by Neal Aronowitz

By Neal Aronowitz

Located in Portland, OR

Time/space Portal Coffee Table in Carrara marble. The inspiration for the Time/Space Portal Table

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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Time/Space Portal Table, Marble Coffee Table, a Collection by Neal Aronowitz

H 18 in W 66 in D 25 in

Time/Space Portal Table, Marble Coffee Table, a Collection by Neal Aronowitz

By Neal Aronowitz

Located in Portland, OR

Time/space Portal Coffee Table in Black Marble. The inspiration for the time/space portal table

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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Time/Space Portal Table, Marble Coffee Table, a Collection by Neal Aronowitz

H 18 in W 66 in D 25 in

Time/Space Portal Table, Wood Coffee Table. a Collection by Neal Aronowitz

By Neal Aronowitz

Located in Portland, OR

Time/Space Portal Table in solid walnut hardwood. The inspiration for the Time/Space Portal Table

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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Time/Space Portal Table, Wood Coffee Table. a Collection by Neal Aronowitz

H 18 in W 66 in D 25 in

Studio Apotroes Solid Wood Honeycomb Coffee Table for Small Spaces

Located in San Antonio, TX

One of two studio apotroes tables inspired by the homes of bees. This solid wood coffee table

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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktai...

Materials

Travertine

Studio Apotroes Solid Wood Honeycomb Coffee Table for Small Spaces

H 16 in W 36 in D 24 in

Time/Space Portal Table, Glass Coffee Table, a collection by Neal Aronowitz.

By Neal Aronowitz

Located in Portland, OR

Time/Space Portal Table in Kiln cast glass.. The inspiration for the Time/Space Portal Table

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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Time/Space Portal Table, Glass Coffee Table, a collection by Neal Aronowitz.

H 18 in W 66 in D 25 in

Time/Space Portal Table, . Glass Coffee Table, a collection by Neal Aronowitz.

By Neal Aronowitz

Located in Portland, OR

Time/Space Portal Table in Kiln cast glass.. The inspiration for the Time/Space Portal Table

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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Time/Space Portal Table, . Glass Coffee Table, a collection by Neal Aronowitz.

H 25 in W 66 in D 18 in

Space Age Vintage Rectangular Transparent Lucite Glass Coffee Table circa 1970

Located in Vienna, AT

Space Age vintage coffee table or sofa table rectangular shape from lucite and glass attributed to

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

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Lucite, Glass

Space Age Vintage Rectangular Transparent Lucite Glass Coffee Table circa 1970

H 17.33 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in

Midcentury Space Age Coffee Table UPO, Eero Aarnio, Finland, 1970s

By Eero Aarnio

Located in Praha, CZ

- Rare type - Very practical - Marked.

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

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Space Age Coffee Table UPO, Eero Aarnio, Finland, 1970s

H 17.72 in W 33.47 in D 33.47 in

Studio Apotroes Solid White Oak Honeycomb Coffee Table for Small Spaces

Located in San Antonio, TX

One of two studio apotroes tables inspired by the homes of bees. This solid wood coffee table

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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktai...

Materials

Glass, Oak

Studio Apotroes Solid White Oak Honeycomb Coffee Table for Small Spaces

H 17 in W 36 in D 28 in

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Coffee Tables Space For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the coffee tables space you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A coffee tables space — often made from wood, metal and glass — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a coffee tables space, we have 2276 options in-stock, while there are 2561 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a coffee tables space — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right coffee tables space, those designed in modern, mid-century modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one coffee tables space that is appealing in its simplicity, but Greenapple, Gubi and Cassina produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Coffee Tables Space?

Prices for a coffee tables space start at $33 and top out at $528,000 with the average selling for $2,928.

Finding the Right tables for You

The right vintage, new or antique tables can help make any space in your home stand out.

Over the years, the variety of tables available to us, as well as our specific needs for said tables, has broadened. Today, with all manner of these must-have furnishings differing in shape, material and style, any dining room table can shine just as brightly as the guests who gather around it.

Remember, when shopping for a dining table, it must fit your dining area, and you need to account for space around the table too — think outside the box, as an oval dining table may work for tighter spaces. Alternatively, if you’ve got the room, a Regency-style dining table can elevate any formal occasion at mealtime.

Innovative furniture makers and designers have also redefined what a table can be. Whether it’s an unconventional Ping-Pong table, a brass side table to display your treasured collectibles or a Louis Vuitton steamer trunk to add an air of nostalgia to your loft, your table can say a lot about you.

The visionary work of French designer Xavier Lavergne, for example, includes tables that draw on the forms of celestial bodies as often as they do aquatic creatures or fossils. Elsewhere, Italian architect Gae Aulenti, who looked to Roman architecture in crafting her stately Jumbo coffee table, created clever glass-topped mobile coffee tables that move on bicycle tires or sculpted wood wheels for Fontana Arte.

Coffee and cocktail tables can serve as a room’s centerpiece with attention-grabbing details and colors. Glass varieties will keep your hardwood flooring and dazzling area rugs on display, while a marble or stone coffee table in a modern interior can showcase your prized art books and decorative objects. A unique vintage desk or writing table can bring sophistication and even a bit of spice to your work life.

No matter your desired form or function, a quality table for your living space is a sound investment. On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage, new and antique bedside tables, mid-century end tables and more .

Questions About Coffee Tables Space

Do round coffee tables take up less space?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
Yes, round coffee tables will take up less space than square tables of equal width. The reduced footprint is due to the fact that the round table lacks corners. As a result, round coffee tables often work well in small seating areas. Shop a range of round coffee tables on 1stDibs.
Do round dining tables save space?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
Round dining tables are great for increasing space and improving flow. Because there are no corners on a round table, it is easier to avoid bumping or crowding when trying to sit.
What shape table is best for a small space?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
The best shape table for a small space is a square shaped table. Because they can have multiple functions and easily push into the corner of the room, they are said to better as they'll take up less space in a dining room or kitchen. Find a range of tables today on 1stDibs.
What shape of dining table saves the most space?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
Typically, shapes of dining tables that don't have corners save the most space. As a result, round and oval dining tables are good options for compact eat-in kitchens, breakfast nooks and dining rooms. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of dining tables from some of the world's top sellers.
Do oval tables take up less space?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
Yes, oval tables take up less space than rectangular tables of similar size because they lack corners. As a result, they can be a good option for small rooms. On 1stDibs, find a range of oval tables.
Is a glass table better for small spaces?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
Whether a glass table is better for small spaces is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people find that a transparent glass table creates the illusion of a larger room and makes a compact area feel more spacious. Shop a variety of glass tables on 1stDibs.
How much space do I need for my dining table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A dining table should have a minimum of 30 to 36 inches of clearance around it.
Who invented the coffee table?
1 Answer
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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Is an ottoman a coffee table?
1 Answer
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 size should a coffee table be?
1 Answer
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.
Why is it called a coffee table?
1 Answer
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.
Is a round dining table better in a small space?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
Whether a round dining table is better in a small space is largely a matter of personal preference. Working with a tighter space may mean that a round or oval dining room table, a design that references the festive meals of the medieval era, may be a better fit. Round dining room tables, particularly those that originated in the Art Deco period, still endure as a popular contemporary substitute for traditional rectangular dining tables. Both round and oval tables take up less space than rectangular and square tables of similar size because they lack corners. Find a variety of round tables on 1stDibs.
Are end tables taller than coffee tables?
1 Answer
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 cocktail table?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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.
How do you stack books on a coffee table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
To stack books on a coffee table, place the largest one on the bottom with the spine facing the focal piece of furniture, usually the sofa. Then, add the next largest, lining up the inner edges so that the spines create a stepped effect. Continue adding books to complete the stack and top it off with a decorative object if you wish. Shop a variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
What is the best coffee table for a sectional?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
The 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.
How do I authenticate my Noguchi coffee table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
To 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.
What is a tall coffee table called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
A 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.
Why are modern coffee tables so low?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.

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