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Black Modern Sculptural Metal Coffee Table With Glass Top In Stock
By Corinna Warm, WARM
Located in Santa Monica, CA
, clustered next to the coffee table may provide additional seating with a sculptural presence. The powder
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Modern Sculptural Indoor Outdoor Coffee Table White Powder coated Steel
By WARM, Corinna Warm
Located in Santa Monica, CA
clustered next to the coffee table provides additional seating with a sculptural presence. Made from powder
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal, Steel
H 12.6 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Round Brutalist Ceramic Coffee Table by Roger Capron, France 1960
By Roger Capron
Located in DE MEERN, NL
minimalist ethos of Japandi design by pairing this coffee table with low-profile seating, neutral tones, and
Category
Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cast Stone
Brutalist Terrazzo Coffee Table in Style of Erling Viksjø, 1970s
By Erling Viksjø
Located in DE MEERN, NL
-Century Seating: Pair the coffee table with mid-century modern seating, such as low-profile sofas or
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Palisander Seating Set with Coffee Table, Art Deco, Restored, France, 1920s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Art Deco seating set with coffee table
Period: 1920-1929
Origin: France
Material: Palisander
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Living Room Sets
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Lacquer, Palisander
H 29.53 in W 79.14 in D 22.45 in
Vintage Leather Three-Seater Sofa with Coffee Table Set
Located in Oirlo, LI
Transform your living space with this stunning vintage leather three-seater sofa and coffee table
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Wood
Huge French Bench or Coffee Table with Wooden Connectors
Located in Berlin, BE
Huge bench or coffee table with nice wooden connector detais. The table has a solid 5cm thick table
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Pair of Giant Bamboo Deck Chair Set with Coffee Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Giant Bamboo Deck Chair Set with Coffee Table
These super folding Chairs are meds with
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Teak Plank Coffee Table or Bench with Butterfly Inlay Top
Located in Dallas, TX
This piece is a part of Brendan Bass’s one-of-a-kind collection, Le Monde. French for “The World”, the Le Monde collection is made up of rare and hard to find pieces curated by Brend...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Teak
Mid Century set with 2 Directors Chairs and a Coffee Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Mid Century set with 2 Directors Chairs and a Coffee Table
A great set with 2 lounging chairs and
Category
Vintage 1960s Folk Art Chairs
Materials
Canvas
Customizable Albedo Hill Love Seat Sofa with coffee table by MA DESIGN
Located in New York, NY
Hill Love Seat
Sofa with coffee table
Design MA Design
Removable swivel sofa, the upholstery can
Category
2010s Italian Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Upholstery
H 47.25 in W 53.15 in D 28.35 in
Beam sofa system with Walnut Beam coffee table by Patricia Urquiola For Cassina
By Patricia Urquiola, Cassina
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Double Beam 160 Chaise lounge Sofa with Walnut Beam 550 BQ coffee table Designed by Patricia
Category
Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 31.5 in W 114.18 in D 66.93 in
Arthur Umanoff Birch and Iron Bench/Coffee Table with Rush Nesting Stools
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Arthur Umanoff slatted birch bench/coffee table with iron legs concealing three nesting stools with
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 15.75 in W 59.75 in D 14.88 in
Christensen & Larsen Pair of Eccentric Lounge Chairs with Coffee Table
By Christensen & Larsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Christensen & Larsen, pair of lounge chairs with coffee table, lacquered wood, fabric, Denmark
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 24.41 in W 26.78 in D 32.49 in
Loomi Armchair with Black Coffee Table in Cream & Black Upholshtery, Lapo Ciatti
By Opinion Ciatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Removable seat upholstery. Available with or without 180° swivel coffee table. Backrest finishes: eco nubuck
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 37.01 in W 31.89 in D 24.02 in
Large Bamboo Sofa Set with Coffee Table by Vivai del Sud, Italy, 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Milan, IT
settee and one coffee table.
Size of the table is cms 85 x 85 x h. 20
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Settees
Materials
Leather, Bamboo
H 31.5 in W 64.97 in D 35.44 in
Mid-Century Modern Slat Oak Bench / Coffee Table with Tapered Legs and Cushion
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic Mid-Century American Modern slatted oak bench or coffee table supported by four, slim
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Oak
H 14 in W 60 in D 17.25 in
Antique Hand Carved Coffee Table with 6 Stools by Ettore Zacchari, Italy, 1900s
By Ettore Zaccari
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an extremally rare Antique Wooden Hand-carved Coffee Table with the
Category
Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Stools
Materials
Oak
H 11.03 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Blop Sofa Set with Coffee Table by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, Italy
By Giuseppe Rossi di Albizzate
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
individual seats and a coffee table that can be organized in a playful way. Take a good look at the pictures
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer
H 25.6 in W 139.77 in D 31.5 in
Ottoman or Coffee Table with Real for Fur, 1970s
Located in Wien, AT
Ottoman or coffee table with real for fur!
This tubular steel bench from the 1970s has been
Category
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Original COR JALIS Sofa by Jehs & Laub with wood base and coffee table, Germany
By COR, Jehs & Laub
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
seat height 40
tables: 85x85x17
Material: Grey/ Antracite
Condition: Very good / The wood base has some
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 28.35 in W 110.24 in D 66.93 in
A pair of Vintage Pencil-Reed Bamboo Pod Chairs with a Coffee Table, Italy 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Roma, IT
room.
Produced between the 60s and 70s, this lounge set is composed of 2 pod armchairs and a coffee
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Bamboo, Rattan, Reed
H 29.14 in W 35.44 in D 27.56 in
Modern Glass Coffee Table With Sculptural Black Frame Smoked Glass Top
By Corinna Warm, WARM
Located in Santa Monica, CA
, which, clustered next to the coffee table may provide additional seating with a sculptural presence. The
Category
2010s American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Steel
Rare "MP - 141" Modular Set With Ottoman and Coffee Table by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Barra Funda, SP
15,74
Coffee Table: 35,43 x 35,43 x 15,74
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 25.19 in W 35.82 in D 31.88 in
50's Bamboo Rocking Set by Franco Albini with Coffee Table and Tray
By Franco Albini
Located in IT
Dondolo in bambu’ di Franco Albini anni '50 con tavolino.
Restauro completo di rilicidatura .
Cuscini nuovi in piuma con tessuto lucido nero.
Tavolino abbinato sempre anni '50 di Fr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Large Ottoman/Coffee Table with Italian Leather & Lacquered Legs & Recessed Tray
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
White lacquered solid hard maple 12-inch high frame topped with deep soft Italian leather upholstered bumper that is 6.5-inches high by 12- inches deep surrounds a 36” x 36” recessed...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Lacquer, Maple
H 18.5 in W 60 in D 60 in
Mid-Century Modern Rattan Living Room Set, with Coffee Table, New Upholstery
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Rattan living room set, New Upholstery
Sofa, pair of armchairs, coffee table.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Rattan
H 35.83 in W 64.57 in D 37.8 in
Midcentury Set of Big Armchairs with Matching Coffee Table, Rattan and Wood
Located in Miami, FL
Midcentury set of big armchairs and coffee table, rattan and wood.
Living room set.
Table
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Rattan, Wood
H 31.5 in W 43.7 in D 31.88 in
Vintage Cane and Rattan Set of 2 shell-shaped Armchairs with Coffe Table, 1960s
By Bonacina
Located in Roma, IT
in Cane and Rattan.
This set consists of a pair of armchairs and a coffee table with the following
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
H 29.53 in W 22.84 in D 25.6 in
Basic Coffee Table, Square, Wooden Top with Walnut Veneer, Solid Beechwood Legs
By T SEATING Design Studio
Located in London, GB
Coffee or sofa table in wood, with American walnut veneer (expressive veins) and a natural oil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 13.78 in W 40.56 in D 40.56 in
Basic Lamp Table, Square, Wooden Top with Walnut Veneer, Solid Beechwood Legs
By T SEATING Design Studio
Located in London, GB
same walnut shade finish as the top. Also available in sofa or coffee table.
Dimensions: 52 x 52 x
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 21.66 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in
Lilu Round, Wooden Side Table with Turned Base, in White Matte Lacquer Finish
By T SEATING Design Studio
Located in London, GB
Wooden side table, lightweight, in matte lacquer and with a turned base. It comes in three colours
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Louis Square, Wooden Side Table with Turned Base, in White Matte Lacquer Finish
By T SEATING Design Studio
Located in London, GB
Wooden side table with a turned base, lightweight, in semi-mat finish lacquer. It comes in three
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 21.66 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Deep Orange Epoxy Coffee Table with Solid Walnut Legs - Coffee Table NAMI
By Hachi Collections
Located in Brooklyn, US
This NAMI Collection is a 2022 collection designed to showcase an expressive style of wood and epoxy. Cutting the wood from the surface to a surface allows us to express unique wood ...
Category
2010s American Arts and Crafts Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Epoxy Resin, Wood
Deep Orange Epoxy Coffee Table with Solid Maple Legs - Coffee Table NAMI
By Hachi Collections
Located in Brooklyn, US
This NAMI Collection is a 2022 collection designed to showcase an expressive style of wood and epoxy. Cutting the wood from the surface to a surface allows us to express unique wood ...
Category
2010s American Arts and Crafts Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Acrylic
Two-seater benches with coffee table by Friso Kramer
By Friso Kramer
Located in Houston, TX
manufactured by Wilkhahn
diminsions for benches are:
48 in. x 26in. x 28in.
diminsions for coffee table are
Category
Vintage 1960s German Benches
Verner Panton Danish Modern 'Pantonova' Sectional with Glass Coffee Table 1970s
By Fritz Hansen, Verner Panton
Located in Belmont, MA
with foam.
Seating/coffee table set dimensions:
Coffee Table - 48" Diameter x 16.5" H
Squarer Seating
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
H 30 in W 29 in D 30 in
Pair of Bamboo Armchairs with Coffee Midcentury Italian Table, 1960
Located in Madrid, ES
A pair of bamboo armchairs with coffee midcentury Italian table, 1960. Good condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo
French Sofa with Adjustable Coffee Table by Guillerme and Chambron, circa 1970
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Lesquin , FR
Rare sofa with an adjustable coffee table designed for Votre Maison by Guillerme and Chambron. The
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Oak, Wood, Wool
H 30.32 in W 20.48 in D 77.17 in
Amura 'Tau' Sofa in Blue Leather with Connected Coffee Table by Emanuel Gargano
By Amura Lab
Located in GRUMO APPULA (BA), IT
occasional table, designed as a chessboard is an elegant contrast of chiaroscuro.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 29.53 in W 214.18 in D 35.44 in
Mid-Century Style Bench or Coffee Table with Ebonized Legs and Solid Teak Top
Located in Dallas, TX
.
Works well as coffee table.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
H 18.5 in W 60 in D 28.5 in L 18.5 in
Upholstered Round Ottoman or Coffee Table with Solid Brass Base
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning round ottoman or coffee table with upholstered top and solid brass base.
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Late 20th Century American American Classical Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Baroque Revival Seating Set with Tea Table, Austria, circa 1870
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Charming Baroque Revival seating set with small tea table out of Austria. Dating back to circa 1870
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Baroque Revival Coffee and Cocktail T...
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Round Midcentury Brass Coffee Table with Onyx Top
Located in Houston, TX
This midcentury neoclassical onyx and brass coffee table features a durable and stylish frame. The
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Onyx, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Gaming Table Set with Round Tea Table and Blue Velvet Stools
Located in Miami, FL
smoked glass top.
Use this piece as a coffee table with extra seating neatly stowed below. This table
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Havery Probber Bench/Coffee Table With Drawer
By Harvey Probber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
if used as a coffee table. . Drawer has brass accent edging.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
Teak Scandinavian Daybed Sofa with Extractable Coffee Tables, 1950s
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Unusual daybed with extractable coffee tables. The leaves can be used to create a daybed or as
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Walnut & Travertine Coffee Table With Pair Button Tufted Benches
Located in Chicago, IL
Figured walnut coffee table with spoiler edged sides and a decorative travertine tile insert. Comes
Category
Vintage 1960s American Benches
Materials
Travertine
Pair of Art Deco Armchairs with Coffee Table, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
In good original condition
need a new upholstery
little scratches
Table is 66cm x 65cm x 65cm.
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Italian Pair of Armchair with Coffee Table in Natural Bamboo
Located in London, GB
Mid-century design Italian armchair with coffee table, circa 1950s, in natural bamboo
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo
Rare lounge chair with ottoman & coffee table, 1970
Located in Amstelveen, NL
coffee table as well!
The form language of this set is just stunning: the flowing lines of the base are
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plywood
Extra Long Modern Hall Bench/Coffee Table with Brass Trim
Located in Danville, CA
Long Low Bench in the Bel Air Modern style on heavy dowel legs with double stretchers and brass ferrules. Four functioning drawers with brass hardware. Freshly refinished in Vandyk...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Benches
Materials
Brass
1940s English Leather Chesterfield Style Bench / Coffee Table with Storage
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 1940s English Chesterfield style tufted leather bench with storage. It is a wonderful piece with quite a bit of character. The storage will surely make it a family favorite.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Chesterfield Benches
Materials
Leather
Modern Transitional Leather Oval Ottoman Coffee Table with Wooden Turned Legs
Located in Wichita, KS
This ottoman or coffee table is a transitional oval shape with soft taupe leather. It is hard
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
H 17 in W 52 in D 34 in
Sculptural Ebonized Coffee Table or Bench with Greek Key Pattern Base
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural ebonized coffee table or bench with Greek key pattern base.
Category
20th Century American Benches
French Walnut Bench / Coffee Table with Turned Legs & H Form Stretcher
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Walnut Bench / Coffee Table with Turned Legs & H Form Stretcher, 19th Century
Category
Antique 19th Century French Benches
Materials
Walnut
Custom Bench or Coffee Table with Knoll Saarinen Tulip Base Legs
Located in Peabody, MA
A period custom-made bench or coffee table with two Eero Saarinen designed tulip bases from Knoll
Category
Vintage 1970s American Benches
Materials
Walnut, Fiberglass
Rolf Benz 1st Edition Pluraform Sofa with Rosewood Coffee Tables, 1964
By Rolf Benz
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
makes them extremely rare.
The single seats and coffee tables can be slided next to each other to
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
H 27.17 in W 103.15 in D 26.38 in
Rolf Benz First Edition Pluraform Sofa with Rosewood Coffee Tables, 1964
By Rolf Benz
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
).
The tables are made Brazilian rosewood and it all rests on a heavy chrome-plated metal base. The
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
H 27.17 in W 95.28 in D 26.38 in
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of coffee table with seating you’re looking for. An item from our selection of coffee table with seating — often made from wood, metal and fabric — can elevate any home. Find 58 options for an antique or vintage choice in our collection of coffee table with seating now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect object in our assortment of coffee table with seating — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An option in this array of coffee table with seating, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made piece of coffee table with seating over the years, but those crafted by Artifort, Rolf Benz and Amura are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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The average selling price for a piece of coffee table with seating at 1stDibs is $3,193, while they’re typically $250 on the low end and $14,950 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About Coffee Table With Seating
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024The size of a table that seats six depends on its shape. For a six-seater rectangular or oval table, the average length is around 72 inches. Round tables that are between 60 and 72 inches in diameter can typically accommodate six adults comfortably. Explore a wide variety of antique, vintage and contemporary dining 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.
- Can a coffee table be too low?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Yes, 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.
- 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?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.
- 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 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 ExpertOctober 7, 2024The 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The 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.
- 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 ExpertAugust 26, 2024The 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A round table that seats 10 people will probably have a 72-inch diameter.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Dining tables that seat 8 can range in size but are typically between 72 inches and 96 inches long. Often you can squeeze 10 people with the longer measurements.
- 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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Coffee 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024There 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?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.
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