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1980s German Yellow Coffee Table with Drawers
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s German yellow coffee table with drawers.
Category
Late 20th Century German Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Oak Revival Coffee Table with Drawers
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
Oak Revival Coffee Table with Drawers
Substantially made English Oak Coffee Table with turned legs
Category
20th Century English Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Oak Coffee Table With Drawers From the Mid. 20th Century
Located in Opole, PL
Oak Coffee Table With Drawers From the Mid. 20th Century
A rectangular oak wood coffee table
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
$1,227 Sale Price
20% Off
H 19.3 in W 56.7 in D 27.56 in
Rectangular Venezia Rialto Coffee Table with Drawers by Morici
Located in Geneve, CH
Rectangular Venezia Rialto Coffee Table with Drawers by Morici
Dimensions: W 120 x D 65 x H 42 cm
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
$5,594 / item
H 17.72 in W 47.25 in D 25.6 in
Rectangular Venezia Sestiere Coffee Table with Drawers by Morici
Located in Geneve, CH
Rectangular Venezia Sestiere Coffee Table with Drawers by Morici
Dimensions: W 120 x D 65 x H 42 cm
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
$5,594 / item
H 17.72 in W 47.25 in D 25.6 in
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table with Drawers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This large Mid-Century Modern walnut coffee table features tapered legs, two storage drawers, and a
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Johannes Andersen Rosewood Coffee Table with Drawers
By Uldum Møbelfabrik, Johannes Andersen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Johannes Andersen
Manufacturer: Uldum
Era: 1960s
Materials: Rosewood
Measurements: 62.5? wide x 25.5? deep x 20.5? tall
Condition: In excellent orig...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Johannes Andersen Atomic Teak Coffee Table with Drawers
By Trensum, Johannes Andersen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Johannes Andersen
Manufacturer: Trensum Møbelfabrik
Era: 1950s
Materials: Teak
Measurements: 63? wide x 63? deep x 19.75? tall.
Condition: In excell...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Modern Bench Style Teak Coffee Table with Drawers
By Clausen & Søn
Located in East Freetown, MA
Mid Century Danish Modern teak bench style coffee table. Table has two drawers one on either end
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
$479 Sale Price
52% Off
H 15 in W 22 in D 48 in
Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Large Square Coffee Table with Drawers
By Christian Liaigre, HOLLY HUNT
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This impressive large-scale square coffee table was designed by Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt, a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
$8,950
H 16 in W 59 in D 59 in
Maintland Smith Stack of Scholars Library Books Coffee Table with Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Maitland-Smith stack of Scholars books coffee table
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
$803 Sale Price
20% Off
H 16.74 in W 35.04 in D 27.17 in
Antique early 19th century Spanish warm brown chestnut coffee table with drawers
Located in Casteren, NL
This charming Spanish coffee table is crafted entirely from solid chestnut wood and features a deep
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Spanish Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chestnut
$4,591
H 19.69 in W 58.67 in D 29.53 in
"Il Pezzo 2 Coffee Table" with drawers - walnut - Marquinia marble - brass base
By Il Pezzo Mancante
Located in Firenze, IT
"x23.6"xH11.4"
Two drawers
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
$8,144 / item
H 11.42 in W 78.75 in D 23.63 in
Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Low Kang Coffee Table with Drawers and Horse Hoof Feet
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period red lacquered low kang coffee table from the 19th century, with two
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$1,100
H 9 in W 28.5 in D 19 in
Oak Flat File / Coffee Table with 5 Drawers
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Oak Blueprint / Map Cabinet
Overall Dimensions: 34 1/2" x 46 3/4" x 19" high
Top Dimensions: 33 1/4" x 46 3/4
Drawer Dimensions: 30 1/2" x 43" x 2" high
Materials: Oak
Category
Late 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Antique French Coffee Table in Fruitwood with 5 Drawers
Located in Harderwijk, NL
drawers and a lovely patina.
This charming antique coffee table is a true eye-catcher in both classic and
Category
Antique 19th Century Classical Roman Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Red and Black Antique Coffee Table with Two Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
coffee table features four drawers, two on each side, offering convenient storage for your essentials
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Coffee Table Made In Teak With Drawers From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
characteristic of Danish design, this coffee table exudes understated elegance. The inclusion of drawers provides
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
$939 Sale Price
24% Off
H 20.48 in W 59.06 in D 21.26 in
Wooden Coffee Wing Table with Drawers on the Side
Located in Marbella, ES
Wooden coffee wing table with drawers on the side
The Dimensions of the Open Table are
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Spanish rectangular coffee table with turned legs and four drawers
Located in Miami, FL
Spanish rectangular coffee table with turned Legs and iron stretcher.
This tables has two working
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
$2,550
H 21.86 in W 46.86 in D 19.3 in
Spanish rectangular coffee table with turned legs and four drawers
Located in Miami, FL
Spanish rectangular coffee table with turned Legs and iron stretcher.
This tables has two working
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
$2,550
H 20.48 in W 46.86 in D 19.49 in
Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table with 4 Drawers, Shandong Region
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This rustic yet minimalist coffee table has been crafted from vintage elm wood sourced from the
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Industrial Table with Drawers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This low profile coffee table made of polished sheet metal comes with storage drawers and a lower
Category
20th Century Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
French 1960s Bamboo and Rattan Coffee Table with Two Drawers
Located in London, GB
A French 1970s bamboo and rattan coffee or low side table with two drawers on the front edge each
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Long Mid Century Modern Walnut Coffee Table with Two Drawers
By Johnson Furniture Co., John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century modern long coffee table with two drawers.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antique Spanish Coffee Table with Double Sided Drawers and Lyre Legs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful detail on this Spanish Coffee Table with double drawers on each side! Super sturdy with
Category
Vintage 1910s Spanish Spanish Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
$2,800
H 19.5 in W 46.75 in D 19 in
Antique Spanish Coffee Table from the 17th Century with Two Drawers
Located in Harderwijk, NL
two drawers and a solid top.
How fantastic is this striking antique Spanish coffee table from the
Category
Antique 17th Century Classical Roman Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
$1,239
H 19.3 in W 53.55 in D 24.81 in
Dark Red Lacquered Coffee Table with Bamboo Top and Long Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese coffee table from the early 20th century with bamboo top and long drawers. Created in
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
Antique Spanish Oak Coffee Table with Two Carved Drawers, Circa 1800
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish oak coffee table from the early 19th century with two drawers and carved décor. This
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
STUNNING MILITARY CAMPAIGN REH KENNEDY COFFEE TABLE WiTH THREE DEEP DRAWERS
Located in Pulborough, GB
Kennedy Coffee Table.
A striking blend of functionality and exquisite design, featuring a rich, elegant
Category
20th Century British Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$3,948
H 18.51 in W 53.94 in D 32.68 in
Vintage Indian Wooden Coffee Table with Two Drawers and Baluster Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian vintage coffee table from the mid 20th century, with two drawers and baluster legs
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Chinese Vintage Coffee Table with Three Carved Drawers and Openwork Apron
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage coffee table from the mid 20th century, with three carved drawers, pierced apron
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
$2,200
H 19.5 in W 45.25 in D 20.25 in
Rustic Mid-Century Solid Weathered Oak Coffee Table with Two Drawers
Located in Casteren, NL
features two drawers with recessed panels and molded edge equipped with wood-turned knobs. The table was
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
$3,068 Sale Price
20% Off
H 19.3 in W 51.19 in D 26.38 in
Coffee Table in English Style with Red Leather Top and 4 Drawers
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered: this elegant coffee table in English style with a red leather top and four drawers. This
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
$625
H 19.69 in W 49.22 in D 29.53 in
Vintage Mid 20h Century Weathered Oak rustic Coffee Table with two Drawers
Located in Casteren, NL
This is a timeless vintage coffee table, traditionally crafted from reclaimed oak wood dating back
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
$3,493 Sale Price
20% Off
H 18.9 in W 50.99 in D 25.4 in
Mahogany Chippendale Style Coffee Table with Leather Top and Drawers by Imperial
Located in Doylestown, PA
Stately mahogany Chippendale style coffee table by Imperial of Grand Rapids, c. 1940's.
A great
Category
Vintage 1940s North American Chippendale Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
$950
H 18 in W 35 in D 19.75 in
VINTAGE BRIGHTS OF NETTLEBED BURR WALNUT COFFEE TABLE WiTH TWO DEEP DRAWERS
By Brights of Nettlebed
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Stunning Brights Of Nettlebed Burr Walnut Coffee Table.
A
Category
20th Century British Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
$2,343
H 18.51 in W 48.04 in D 24.41 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Black Lacquer Coffee Table with Two Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty antique black lacquer coffee table from the 19th century, with two drawers
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$3,500
H 19.25 in W 60 in D 25 in
EXTRA LARGE HARRODS REH KENNEDY MILITARY CAMPAIGN COFFEE TABLE WITH TREE DRAWERs
By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Harrods
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Kennedy three drawer mahogany and brass Military Campaign coffee table RRP £4499
Please note the delivery
Category
20th Century English Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$3,683
H 18.51 in W 53.94 in D 32.29 in
Coffee Table in Oak, Cross-banded top antique walnut finish with two drawers.
Located in Uppingham, GB
Coffee Table with cross-banded top, fluted legs, magazine shelf & two drawers.
Made in Pippy Oak
Category
2010s British Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak, Burl
$3,950 / item
H 19.5 in W 60 in D 36 in
Mahogany Double Pedestal Two Drawers Rectangular Coffee Table
By Henredon, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern double pedestal flame mahogany coffee table with two drawers.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Coffee Table Tradition in Cherry Wood with 2 Drawers, 100% Made in France
Located in Landivy, FR
This coffee table is typical of French classical furniture pieces and belongs to our TRADITION
Category
2010s French French Provincial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Cherry
$2,589 / item
H 16.15 in W 51.19 in D 31.5 in
Coffee Table With Built-In Drawers Made In Teak By Johannes Andersen From 1960s
By Uldum Møbelfabrik, Johannes Andersen
Located in Lejre, DK
Teak coffee table with built-in drawers, designed by Johannes Andersen and manufactured by Uldum
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
$1,174
H 19.69 in W 68.12 in D 23.63 in
FULLY RESTORED BROWN LEATHER SCHOLARS STACK OF BOOKCASE COFFEE TABLE DRAWERs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
restored scholars stack of books brown leather coffee table with twin large drawers
Please note the
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
$2,089 Sale Price
20% Off
H 16.54 in W 40.16 in D 26.78 in
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Luigi Bartolini, Mahogany, 2 drawers - France
By Luigi Bartolini
Located in Girona, Girona
Coffee table with two drawers on one side, mahogany veneer, French polish, nickel-plated metal feet
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
$4,492
H 14.57 in W 52.37 in D 18.9 in
Early 20th Rectangular Bouillotte Table with Fluted Legs and Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
Early 20th Rectangular Bouillotte Louis XVI Style Table with Fluted Legs and Two Drawers with
Category
Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Revival Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
$1,656 Sale Price
20% Off
H 17.72 in W 43.51 in D 19.89 in
Knox Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table Knox with structure in wood in black lacquered finish,
with 4 drawers. Coffee table
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Danama Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee Table Danama with wooden structure
in stained dark grey oak veneer. Coffee Table
with 2
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Cerused Oak Expandable Cocktail Table with Drawers
By James Mont
Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid-Century Modern cerused oak expandable cocktail table with drawers. Ingenious design as hinged
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Nordiska Kompaniet Table – 1930s Swedish Modern, Black Finish with Drawers
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stockholm, SE
Table, anonymous, for Nordiska Kompaniet,
Sweden. 1930's.
Black lacquered wood with engraved
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pewter
$28,136
H 21.66 in W 19.49 in D 19.49 in
18th Century coffee table
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful antique oak coffee table with 2 drawers. In perfect condition. Beautiful weathered table
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Late Qing Dynasty Low Kang Waterfall Table with Drawers and Brass Plates
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese late Qing Dynasty antique low Kang waterfall coffee table from the early 20th century
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$2,790
H 13.25 in W 49 in D 15 in
Fritz Henningsen Coffee Table
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rosewood coffee table with two drawers by Fritz Henningsen.
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Chinese Vintage Low Elmwood Table with Rattan Inset Top and Two Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage low elmwood table from the mid 20th century, with rattan inset top, two drawers
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan, Wood
$1,900
H 11 in W 36 in D 19.25 in
Exquisite Danish 1960s Retro Teak Coffee Table with Black Legs
Located in Markington, GB
Exquisite Danish 1960s retro rosewood coffee table with two drawers.
I have researched this
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Aldo Tura Side Table in Emerald Green with Brass Legs and Two Drawers
By Aldo Tura
Located in Cork, IE
This original ALDO TURA coffee table or side table also makes a great nightstand due to its almost
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$3,777
H 19.69 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Chinese Late Qing Low Table with Two Drawers and Custom Grey Silver Lacquer
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese late Qing Dynasty low table from the early 20th century, with two drawers, horse hoof
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
$1,850
H 16 in W 36.5 in D 17.5 in
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Coffee Tables with Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of coffee tables with drawers for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and metal, all coffee tables with drawers available were constructed with great care. There are 78 antique and vintage coffee tables with drawers for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 4 modern editions to choose from as well. Coffee tables with drawers have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Coffee tables with drawers are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. If space is limited, there are small coffee tables with drawers measuring 4.93 inches across. Johannes Andersen, Bevan Funnell Ltd. and Dunbar each produced beautiful coffee tables with drawers that are worth considering.
How Much are Coffee Tables with Drawers?
Coffee tables with drawers can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,750, while the lowest priced sells for $531 and the highest can go for as much as $19,800.
Finding the Right Coffee And 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 — shop Art Deco coffee tables, travertine coffee tables and other antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables today.
Questions About Coffee Tables with Drawers
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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 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 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 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 ExpertMarch 3, 2023Yes, a chest of drawers can be used as a bedside table, provided that you have enough space beside your bed to accommodate it. If you want to be able to easily reach items on the top of the chest, choose a piece that is about 2 to 4 inches taller than your mattress. Shop a variety of bedroom furniture on 1stDibs.
- 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 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 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 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 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 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, 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.
- 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.
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