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Michael Jackson Opus Coffee Table Book by Opus Media, Hardcover, 2009
Michael Jackson Opus Coffee Table Book by Opus Media, Hardcover, 2009

Michael Jackson Opus Coffee Table Book by Opus Media, Hardcover, 2009

By Opus Canada

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Michael Jackson Opus Large heavy collector coffee table book. "The Official Michael Jackson Opus

Category

Early 2000s American Hollywood Regency Books

Materials

Paper

Baker Furniture Collector’s Edition Chinoiserie & Burl Tray Form Coffee Table
Baker Furniture Collector’s Edition Chinoiserie & Burl Tray Form Coffee Table

Baker Furniture Collector’s Edition Chinoiserie & Burl Tray Form Coffee Table

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a Baker Furniture Collector’s Edition tray top coffee table with burl walnut. The tray is

Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Shogi Side Table in travertine by Collector
Shogi Side Table in travertine by Collector

Shogi Side Table in travertine by Collector

Located in Castelo da Maia, PT

Characterized by its straight and essential form, this center table brings a strong geometric

Category

2010s Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Andrianna Shamaris Monumental Rare Burl Teak Wood Coffee Table
Andrianna Shamaris Monumental Rare Burl Teak Wood Coffee Table

Andrianna Shamaris Monumental Rare Burl Teak Wood Coffee Table

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

A century old impressive four inch thick teak slab, expertly crafted into a beautiful coffee table

Category

2010s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Manila 2.0 Italian Travertine Marble & Crystal Coffee Table Contemporary Design
Manila 2.0 Italian Travertine Marble & Crystal Coffee Table Contemporary Design

Manila 2.0 Italian Travertine Marble & Crystal Coffee Table Contemporary Design

By Joaquín Moll, Meddel

Located in VALVERDE DEL MAJANO, CL

table—it’s a collector’s piece. The Manila 2.0 coffee table showcases impeccable craftsmanship, blending

Category

2010s Spanish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Crystal, Travertine, Marble, Steel

James de Wulf Straight Split Locking Concrete Coffee Table
James de Wulf Straight Split Locking Concrete Coffee Table

James de Wulf Straight Split Locking Concrete Coffee Table

By James de Wulf

Located in Paia, HI

A stylish update to the classic Split Locking table, the straight split locking concrete coffee

Category

2010s American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Concrete

Freyja Coffee Table 3 - Contemporary Numbered Edition in Green Marble by Noom
Freyja Coffee Table 3 - Contemporary Numbered Edition in Green Marble by Noom

Freyja Coffee Table 3 - Contemporary Numbered Edition in Green Marble by Noom

By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova

Located in Paris, FR

Coffee tables “Freyja” cut off large slabs of green marble designed as a limited edition piece

Category

2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Freyja Coffee Table 2 - Contemporary Numbered Edition in Green Marble by Noom
Freyja Coffee Table 2 - Contemporary Numbered Edition in Green Marble by Noom

Freyja Coffee Table 2 - Contemporary Numbered Edition in Green Marble by Noom

By Kateryna Sokolova, NOOM

Located in Paris, FR

Coffee tables “Freyja” cut off large slabs of green marble designed as a limited edition piece

Category

2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Freyja Coffee Table 1 - Contemporary Numbered Edition in Green Marble by Noom
Freyja Coffee Table 1 - Contemporary Numbered Edition in Green Marble by Noom

Freyja Coffee Table 1 - Contemporary Numbered Edition in Green Marble by Noom

By Kateryna Sokolova, NOOM

Located in Paris, FR

Coffee tables “Freyja” cut off large slabs of green marble designed as a limited edition piece

Category

2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

IN STOCK! Freyja Coffee Table 3 Numbered Edition in Green Italian Marble by Noom
IN STOCK! Freyja Coffee Table 3 Numbered Edition in Green Italian Marble by Noom

IN STOCK! Freyja Coffee Table 3 Numbered Edition in Green Italian Marble by Noom

By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova

Located in Paris, FR

Currently in Stock: 1 x FREYJA COFFEE TABLE 3 in Green Marble Verde Ocean - able to ship right away

Category

2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Rare 6 Leg Rams Head Maison Jansen Glass Brass Steel Rectangular Coffee Table
Rare 6 Leg Rams Head Maison Jansen Glass Brass Steel Rectangular Coffee Table

Rare 6 Leg Rams Head Maison Jansen Glass Brass Steel Rectangular Coffee Table

By Maison Jansen

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This rare Maison Jansen rectangular coffee table is a striking example of the Parisian design

Category

Vintage 1970s French Neoclassical Revival Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Fiam Italia Sculptural Hand Carved Glass Coffee Table by Danny Lane, Italy 1980
Fiam Italia Sculptural Hand Carved Glass Coffee Table by Danny Lane, Italy 1980

Fiam Italia Sculptural Hand Carved Glass Coffee Table by Danny Lane, Italy 1980

By Danny Lane, FIAM

Located in DE MEERN, NL

art and design. Elevate your living space with the enchanting SHELL coffee table, a collector

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Crisp Coffee Table with Brass Legs and Live Edge Slab with Bronze Moldings
Crisp Coffee Table with Brass Legs and Live Edge Slab with Bronze Moldings

Crisp Coffee Table with Brass Legs and Live Edge Slab with Bronze Moldings

Located in Los Angeles, CA

antique collector or design aficionado. The coffee table features a beautiful individual slab of tiger

Category

2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

1950s Gio Ponti Side Table
1950s Gio Ponti Side Table

1950s Gio Ponti Side Table

By Gio Ponti

Located in Florence, Tuscany

A perfectly designed piece of furniture. This walnut side table was designed by Gio Ponti in the

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Beech, Walnut

Contemporary Modern European Caravel Low Coffee Table in Travertine by Collector
Contemporary Modern European Caravel Low Coffee Table in Travertine by Collector

Contemporary Modern European Caravel Low Coffee Table in Travertine by Collector

By Federico Peri

Located in Castelo da Maia, PT

Contemporary Modern European Caravel Low Coffee Table in Travertine by Collector 21st century

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Center Tables

Materials

Marble, Travertine

Contemporary European Caravel Low Coffee Table in Nero Marquina by Collector
Contemporary European Caravel Low Coffee Table in Nero Marquina by Collector

Contemporary European Caravel Low Coffee Table in Nero Marquina by Collector

By Federico Peri

Located in Castelo da Maia, PT

Contemporary Modern European Caravel Low Coffee Table in Nero Marquina Marble by Collector 21st

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Center Tables

Materials

Travertine, Marble

Contemporary Modern European Caravel Low Coffee Table in Walnut by Collector
Contemporary Modern European Caravel Low Coffee Table in Walnut by Collector

Contemporary Modern European Caravel Low Coffee Table in Walnut by Collector

By Federico Peri

Located in Castelo da Maia, PT

Contemporary Modern European Caravel Low Coffee Table in Walnut by Collector 21st century Colombo

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Center Tables

Materials

Marble

Contemporary Modern European Caravel Low Coffee Table in Oak by Collector
Contemporary Modern European Caravel Low Coffee Table in Oak by Collector

Contemporary Modern European Caravel Low Coffee Table in Oak by Collector

By Federico Peri

Located in Castelo da Maia, PT

Contemporary Modern European Caravel Low Coffee Table in Oak by Collector 21st century Colombo

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Center Tables

Materials

Marble

Bruno Mathsson rare original 1936 burl wood birch coffee table collector mint
Bruno Mathsson rare original 1936 burl wood birch coffee table collector mint

Bruno Mathsson rare original 1936 burl wood birch coffee table collector mint

By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson

Located in Forest, BE

Table en loupe de bouleau complètement restaurée. Design de 1936 et produit en 1936 dans les

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Birch

Bruno Mathsson rare original 1936 burl wood birch coffee table collector mint
Bruno Mathsson rare original 1936 burl wood birch coffee table collector mint

Bruno Mathsson rare original 1936 burl wood birch coffee table collector mint

By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson

Located in Forest, BE

Table en loupe de bouleau complètement restaurée. Design de 1936 et produit en 1942 dans les

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Birch

Bruno Mathsson rare original 1936 burl wood birch coffee table collector mint
Bruno Mathsson rare original 1936 burl wood birch coffee table collector mint

Bruno Mathsson rare original 1936 burl wood birch coffee table collector mint

By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson

Located in Forest, BE

Table en loupe de bouleau complètement restaurée. Design de 1936 et produit en 1936 dans les

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Birch

Bernard Buffet Coffee Table Art Collector Book, 1966
Bernard Buffet Coffee Table Art Collector Book, 1966

Bernard Buffet Coffee Table Art Collector Book, 1966

By Bernard Buffet

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

coffee table Art book. Hardcover translated from French to English. Published by October House, 1966.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Books

Materials

Paper

Contemporary Coffee or Side Table 'Freyja 3' by Noom, Green Marble
Contemporary Coffee or Side Table 'Freyja 3' by Noom, Green Marble

Contemporary Coffee or Side Table 'Freyja 3' by Noom, Green Marble

By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova

Located in Paris, IDF

Coffee tables “Freyja” cut off large slabs of green marble designed as a limited edition piece

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Baker Furniture Collector's Edition Provincial Style Oak Parquetry  Coffee Table
Baker Furniture Collector's Edition Provincial Style Oak Parquetry  Coffee Table

Baker Furniture Collector's Edition Provincial Style Oak Parquetry Coffee Table

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Germantown, MD

A very well crafted Collector's Edition French Provincial Style Parquetry Walnut Coffee Table by

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Desks

Materials

Walnut, Oak

Fold Nesting Coffee Tables, Blackened Steel and Smoked Glass, by Force/Collide
Fold Nesting Coffee Tables, Blackened Steel and Smoked Glass, by Force/Collide

Fold Nesting Coffee Tables, Blackened Steel and Smoked Glass, by Force/Collide

By Force/Collide

Located in Seattle, WA

home and follow a collector anywhere. The Fold Coffee Tables are designed and made-to-order by Force

Category

2010s American Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Steel, Cut Steel

Late 19th century Camphor and Brass Trunk, 1890s
Late 19th century Camphor and Brass Trunk, 1890s

Late 19th century Camphor and Brass Trunk, 1890s

Located in LEGNY, FR

table, or collector’s piece A rare object, both decorative, functional, and historical, bringing true

Category

Antique 1890s English Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Bronze Box with Semi Precious Stones
19th Century French Bronze Box with Semi Precious Stones

19th Century French Bronze Box with Semi Precious Stones

Located in Houston, TX

collectors box, decorative box or coffee table accessory. Stunning!

Category

Antique 19th Century French Baroque Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Bronze

Ermanno Toso Murano Satin Surface Pink Canes Pentoni Italian Art Glass Vase
Ermanno Toso Murano Satin Surface Pink Canes Pentoni Italian Art Glass Vase

Ermanno Toso Murano Satin Surface Pink Canes Pentoni Italian Art Glass Vase

By Ermanno Toso, Fratelli Toso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

in Italy" label underneath. Would make a great display piece on any dresser, credenza or coffee table

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Guillerme et Chambron Mid-Century Oak Architects Unique Coffee Table
Guillerme et Chambron Mid-Century Oak Architects Unique Coffee Table

Guillerme et Chambron Mid-Century Oak Architects Unique Coffee Table

By Guillerme et Chambron

Located in London, GB

An oak coffee table by Guillerme et Chambron, France, c1960s. Custom made from an architect

Category

Mid-20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood, Oak

Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Rectangular Coffee Table, India
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Rectangular Coffee Table, India

Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Rectangular Coffee Table, India

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Manhasset, NY

Pierre Jeanneret Rectangular Glass Coffee Table, Model PJ-TB-05-A This collector's coffee table

Category

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

Materials

Glass, Teak

Large Collectors Edition Burl Coffee Table by Baker
Large Collectors Edition Burl Coffee Table by Baker

Large Collectors Edition Burl Coffee Table by Baker

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

Massive maidou burl coffee table by baker which was part of their Collectors edition line which was

Category

Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Baker Furniture Collector's Edition Tray Top Chinoiserie Coffee Cocktail Table
Baker Furniture Collector's Edition Tray Top Chinoiserie Coffee Cocktail Table

Baker Furniture Collector's Edition Tray Top Chinoiserie Coffee Cocktail Table

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a classic Baker collector's edition tray top coffee gtable designed in the Chinese

Category

Vintage 1980s American Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

20th Century French Brass Coffee Table With Glass Top
20th Century French Brass Coffee Table With Glass Top

20th Century French Brass Coffee Table With Glass Top

Located in High Point, NC

for collectors and design enthusiasts, this coffee table reflects the enduring craftsmanship of mid

Category

20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Andrianna Shamaris Monumental Rare Teak Wood Root Coffee Table
Andrianna Shamaris Monumental Rare Teak Wood Root Coffee Table

Andrianna Shamaris Monumental Rare Teak Wood Root Coffee Table

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

rare to find teak wood this large in one single piece. For the collector. This coffee table embodies

Category

2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Roche Bobois Coffee table France, Jean Gregorieff , ceramic and chrome steel
Roche Bobois Coffee table France, Jean Gregorieff , ceramic and chrome steel

Roche Bobois Coffee table France, Jean Gregorieff , ceramic and chrome steel

By Jean Gregorieff

Located in Valladolid, ES

Amazing low ceramic coffee table, designed by Jean Gregorieff for Roche Bobois in the 1970s. The

Category

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

Materials

Steel

French Louis XVI Style Parcel-Gilt Display Low Table
French Louis XVI Style Parcel-Gilt Display Low Table

French Louis XVI Style Parcel-Gilt Display Low Table

Located in Dallas, TX

opens for you to place your special collections in for display. A collectors dream display coffee table

Category

Vintage 1940s European Louis XVI Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table in Jacaranda by Percival Lafer, Brazil, c. 1970s
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table in Jacaranda by Percival Lafer, Brazil, c. 1970s

Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table in Jacaranda by Percival Lafer, Brazil, c. 1970s

By Lafer, Percival Lafer

Located in Deland, FL

Attention collectors! This alluring coffee table, designed by the incomparable Percival Lafer, is

Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood, Jacaranda

Wedding Chest, Circa 1880
Wedding Chest, Circa 1880

Wedding Chest, Circa 1880

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

inside. Neat coffee table, collector's item or storage unit.

Category

Antique 1880s Hungarian Folk Art Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Pine

Islamic Frontiers Of China Silk Road Images Coffee Table Book Signed
Islamic Frontiers Of China Silk Road Images Coffee Table Book Signed

Islamic Frontiers Of China Silk Road Images Coffee Table Book Signed

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

beautiful collector coffee table or library book, signed by author How Man Wong. There are over twenty

Category

1990s Chinese Islamic Books

Materials

Paper

Baker Collectors Edition Painted Chinoiserie Brass Glass Octagonal Coffee Table
Baker Collectors Edition Painted Chinoiserie Brass Glass Octagonal Coffee Table

Baker Collectors Edition Painted Chinoiserie Brass Glass Octagonal Coffee Table

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Baker collectors edition chinoiserie brass and glass burl wood coffee table. "Collectors Edition

Category

Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

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Collectors Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic collectors coffee table available at 1stDibs. A collectors coffee table — often made from wood, glass and brass — can elevate any home. There are 6 variations of the antique or vintage collectors coffee table you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer collectors coffee table, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A collectors coffee table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made collectors coffee table over the years, but those crafted by Baker Furniture Company, Finn Juhl and Bernard Buffet are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Collectors Coffee Table?

A collectors coffee table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,900, while the lowest priced sells for $125 and the highest can go for as much as $7,736.
Questions About Collectors Coffee Table
  • 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.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Yes, 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 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.

    Shop a wide variety of 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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The 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 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.

    Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The 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, 2024
    The 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 ExpertMay 30, 2024
    There 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    Tray top coffee tables are coffee tables with long, flat rectangular surfaces that are supported by an x-frame base. Low tables that were initially used as tea or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. After coffee drinking and “coffee breaks” became popular, it didn’t take long for coffee and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary tray top coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Coffee 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 5, 2023
    To 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, 2022
    Styling 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 ExpertApril 5, 2024
    How big a coffee table for a sectional should be depends on the dimensions of the sectional. For a balanced look, a coffee table should be roughly two-thirds of the length of the sofa portion of a sofa and chaise sectional. If you have an L-shaped sofa, the coffee table should be around two-thirds of the length of each arm. Find a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 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.
  • 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.