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Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind for France & Son Corner Coffee Table
By Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind, France & Søn
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind for France & Søn, corner coffee table or side table, oak
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Cityscape Aluminum Base Lucite Rectangle Top Rounded Corners Coffee Table
By Paul Evans, Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Cityscape aluminum base 3/4" lucite rectangle top rounded corners coffee table mint!
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Jonathan Adler Lucite Clear Acrylic with Brushed Brass Corners Coffee Table
By Jonathan Adler
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A luxe lucite clear acrylic with brushed brass corners coffee table designed by Jonathan Alder. A
Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Milo Baughman for Glenn of California Mid Century Walnut Corner Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman for Glenn of California mid century walnut corner coffee table This coffee table is
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Noche Dune Corner Coffee Table by SNOC
Located in Geneve, CH
Noche Dune Corner Coffee Table by SNOC Dimensions: W 67 x D 82 x H 19.5 cm. Materials: Teak Wood
Category

2010s Turkish Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Noche Dune Corner Coffee Table by SNOC
Noche Dune Corner Coffee Table by SNOC
H 7.68 in W 26.38 in D 32.29 in
Ash Dune Corner Coffee Table by SNOC
Located in Geneve, CH
Ash Dune Corner Coffee Table by SNOC Dimensions: W 67 x D 82 x H 19.5 cm. Materials: Teak Wood
Category

2010s Turkish Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Ash Dune Corner Coffee Table by SNOC
Ash Dune Corner Coffee Table by SNOC
H 7.68 in W 26.38 in D 32.29 in
Ole Knudsen & Torben Lind for France & Son MCM Danish Teak Corner Coffee Table
By Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind, France & Søn
Located in Countryside, IL
Ole Knudsen & Torben Lind for France & Son Mid Century Danish Teak Corner Coffee Table This coffee
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Glenn of California Walnut Corner Coffee Table by Milo Baughman
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in San Jose, CA
. Displays well from all angles and fits as a corner occasional table or sectional coffee table.
Category

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

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Moduline coffee table, Ole Gjerløv Knudsen & Torben Lind
By France & Søn, Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind
Located in Neuss, NW
Wonderful corner coffee table from the 1960s by Ole Gjerløv Knudsen & Torben Lind for the France
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Qing Dynasty Low Kang Coffee Table with Carved Apron and Dark Lacquer
Located in Yonkers, NY
the corners. Coffee tables as we call them now evolved from the Kang tables that were developed in the
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Corner Leather Coffee Table or Trunk
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Unusual and rare leather trunk to be used as a side coffee table , or blanket chest - Very
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Leather

Corner Leather Coffee Table or Trunk
Corner Leather Coffee Table or Trunk
H 16.54 in W 36.23 in D 31.11 in
Coffee Table with Base in Lucite with Chrome Corners
Located in New York, NY
Coffee table with base in Lucite with chrome corners and thick glass top, American, 1970s.
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Vintage 80s Four Corners Pedestal Coffee Table After Springer
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fantastic monumental vintage 80;s coffee table. Four chic cylinder pedestals in a gloss black with
Category

Late 20th Century North American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Tile Inlay Triangular L Shape Corner Coffee Occasional Table
By Gordon Martz
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern tile inlay L shape coffee table on cone shape walnut legs with brass tips
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Natural Fiber Woven Rattan Coffee Table with Antique Brass Corners
By Maitland Smith
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-century woven rattan coffee table with glossy finish and antique brass finish corners. Handmade
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Cut Corners 40" Square Single Pedestal Base Italian Travertine Coffee Table
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Cut Corners 40" Square Single Pedestal Base Italian Travertine Coffee Table MINT
Category

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

Materials

Marble, Travertine

Square Rounded Corners Wood Finials X-Stretcher Base Chrome Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman, Design Institute America
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern chrome base glass top square coffee table.  
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Large Square Mid Century Modern Coffee Table on Chrome Corner Legs
By Pace Collection, Knoll
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice square coffee table with thick glass top and chrome legs. Measures: 41 x 41.
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Large Square Cut Corners Style Glass Top & Legs Brass Joint Coffee Table
By Pace Collection
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large Square Cut Corners Style Glass Top & Legs Brass Joint Coffee Table Inspected vintage
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Ficks Reed Rattan Bamboo Rounded Corners Two Tier Coffee Table c1970s MINT!
By Ficks Reed, John Wisner
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Ficks Reed Rattan Bamboo Rounded Corners Two Tier Coffee Table c1970s MINT!
Category

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

Materials

Rattan, Bamboo, Glass

Vintage Woodard Scrolling Leaf Wrought Iron Patio Corner 2 Tier Coffee Table
By Russell Woodard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Woodard Scrolling Leaf Wrought Iron Patio Corner 2 Tier Coffee Table with NO glass. Circa
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Coffee / Side / Corner Table in Teak by Domino Møbler, Denmark, c. 1970s
By Domino Møbler
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a Danish-made coffee table that can easily be used as an end, side or corner table
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Folding Coffee Table in Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker and Steel Corner, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Folding coffee table in bamboo and Rattan with corners reinforced with steel. Made in Italy
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Steel

Large Oversized Lucite Base Glass Top Base Coffee Table Rectangular Cut Corner
By Neal Small, Karl Springer
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern rectangular cut corner top glass lucite base coffee table.
Category

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

Materials

Glass, Lucite

Art Deco Etched Glass Cerused Blond Oak rounded Corners Rectangle Coffee Table
By Rhode
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very unusual mid century modern vintage compact coffee table with etched glass top.
Category

20th Century American Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Oak

Lucite and Brass Coffee Table by Charles Hollis Jones "Metric, Clipped Corner"
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
presence. Dubbed the "Metric Clipped Corner," the coffee table is made of Lucite sheets joined in a chic
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Corner Leg Wood Column Coffee Table in Ash by Fort Standard
By Fort Standard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This contemporary, minimal wooden coffee table features four large round legs that seamlessly meet
Category

2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak, Ash, Maple, Walnut

Charles Hollis Jones Style Coffee Table Lucite Nickel Corners Mid-Century Modern
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Miami, FL
A lovely Lucite glass coffee table with Nickel details attributed to Charles Hollis Jones. The
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Blond Rattan Bamboo Rounded Corners Square Glass Top Coffee Table 1970's Frankl
By Ficks Reed, McGuire, Paul Frankl
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Blond Rattan Bamboo Rounded Corners Square Glass Top Coffee Table 1970's Frankl MINT!
Category

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

Materials

Rattan, Glass

An Italian 1970s folding bamboo coffee table by Del Vera with brass corners
By Dal Vera
Located in London, GB
An Italian 1970s folding bamboo coffee table by Del Vera with gilt metal corners and rattan top.
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Large Brass Cornered Cocktail Table
By Romeo Rega
Located in Danville, CA
Impressive scale coffee table with brass plated steel legs. The large scale corner fixtures holds a
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Corner Kidney L Shape Laminated Top Mid Century Modern Coffee Table Black White
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice organic kidney shape Mid-Century Modern coffee table.
Category

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

Materials

Laminate

Hollywood Regency Stepped Triangular Cocktail Table or Corner Table with Brass
By Karl Springer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A well built and unusual coffee table or corner table from the 1970's. It features a two tone
Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Lane Mid-Century Brass Accent Boomerang Corner Table
By Lane Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Lane mid-century brass accent boomerang corner table The table measures: 68 wide x 50 deep x 16
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Corner Small Table Pama Wood
By Carpanelli
Located in Desio, IT
Coffee table with a unique triangular shape. Structure in Pama. The top is made of geometric inlays
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Two-tiered oak corner table with unique spoke leg
Located in San Francisco, US
table. Designed to fit perfectly into a corner, this space-saving piece offers both style and function
Category

Mid-20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Dark Jean Coffee Table
By Durame
Located in Milan, IT
lacquered finish and softly rounded corners. This versatile coffee table can easily adapt to both
Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Dark Jean Coffee Table
Dark Jean Coffee Table
H 11.03 in W 63 in D 35.83 in
Midcentury Granite Top Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
is formed of igneous rock. Highly polished with rounded corners. The coffee table frame formed or
Category

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

Materials

Granite, Brass

Midcentury Granite Top Coffee Table
Midcentury Granite Top Coffee Table
H 19.69 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in
Coffee Table and 4 Removable Side Tables
Located in Paris, FR
corners of the coffee table. The glass of the 4 side tables are stained. You can arrange these side tables
Category

Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Coffee Table and 4 Removable Side Tables
Coffee Table and 4 Removable Side Tables
H 15.75 in W 49.22 in D 31.5 in
1970s Nanda Vigo Low Mirror Table "Four Corners" by Driade Italy
By Nanda Vigo
Located in Biella, IT
Nanda Vigo design in years '70 low mirror table "four corners" by Driade Italy Perfect vintage
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Square Travertine and Chrome Coffee Table
Located in Kansas City, MO
Two-tier square, with rounded corners, travertine coffee table. The lower travertine portion is
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine, Chrome

Two Tier Tinted Green Glass Top Cut Corners Rectangle Style End Side Table
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Two Tier Tinted Green Glass Top Cut Corners Rectangle Style End Side Table
Category

20th Century Italian Bauhaus Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Modern Rare Harvey Probber Curved Macassar Corner Tables - A Pair
By Harvey Probber
Located in Morristown, NJ
c. 1960s, USA, a rare pair of Harvey Probber corner tables with Macassar ebony veneer tops and dark
Category

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

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 Rustic Industrial Metal Corners
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 Rustic Industrial Metal Corners These unique corners can serve as a coffee table, Can be
Category

Vintage 1980s Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Post modern lucite snail spiral glass top coffee table
By Jeffrey Bigelow
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
abstract form. High quality rounded corner glass top coffee or cocktail table. Very clean all around. Very
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Plexiglass

Cordiale Corner Bar Counter by Roberto Paoli
Located in Geneve, CH
Cordiale Corner Bar Counter by Roberto Paoli Dimensions: D 70 x W 70 x H 110 cm. Materials
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Other

Cordiale Corner Bar Counter by Roberto Paoli
Cordiale Corner Bar Counter by Roberto Paoli
H 43.31 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Cordiale Corner Bar Counter by Roberto Paoli
Located in Geneve, CH
Cordiale Corner Bar Counter by Roberto Paoli Dimensions: D 70 x W 70 x H 110 cm. Materials
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Other

Cordiale Corner Bar Counter by Roberto Paoli
Cordiale Corner Bar Counter by Roberto Paoli
H 43.31 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Cordiale Corner Bar Counter by Roberto Paoli
Located in Geneve, CH
Cordiale Corner Bar Counter by Roberto Paoli Dimensions: D 70 x W 70 x H 110 cm. Materials
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Other

Cordiale Corner Bar Counter by Roberto Paoli
Cordiale Corner Bar Counter by Roberto Paoli
H 43.31 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Belgo Chrom Coffee Table 23 Karat Gold Plated, 1970s
By James de Wulf, belgochrom
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Beautiful coffee table by Belgo Chrom - Dewulf selection, fabricated in the 1970s in Belgium. A
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Belarti Wrought Iron Ceramic Tile Side Coffee Table, 1960s
By Juliette Belarti
Located in Atlanta, GA
in the right corner of the top. The coffee table is in good condition, with minor wear on the ceramic
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

“Alltid Redo” Coffee Table by Carl Malmsten, Sweden 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Utrecht, NL
. This “Alltid Redo” coffee table is a perfect example of this sentiment. Neither the light, the eye nor
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Sui Coffee Table With First Class Dark Oak Veneer 55.1"
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Sui Coffee Table adds a distinguished touch to your living spaces with its warm and natural texture
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Coffee Table by Henry Walter Klein for Bramin
By Henry Walter Klein, Milo Baughman, Bramin Mobler, Percival Lafer
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-Century rosewood and glass rolling coffee table. Designed by Henry Walter Klein for Bramin
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Break Corner Lighted Bar Counter by SLIDE Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Break Corner Lighted Bar Counter by SLIDE Studio Dimensions: D 85 x W 85 x H 110 cm. Materials
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Other

Break Corner Lighted Bar Counter by SLIDE Studio
Break Corner Lighted Bar Counter by SLIDE Studio
H 43.31 in W 33.47 in D 33.47 in
Break Corner Lighted Bar Counter by SLIDE Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Break Corner Lighted Bar Counter by SLIDE Studio Dimensions: D 85 x W 85 x H 110 cm. Materials
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Other

Break Corner Lighted Bar Counter by SLIDE Studio
Break Corner Lighted Bar Counter by SLIDE Studio
H 43.31 in W 33.47 in D 33.47 in
Break Corner Lighted Bar Counter by SLIDE Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Break Corner Lighted Bar Counter by SLIDE Studio Dimensions: D 85 x W 85 x H 110 cm. Materials
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Other, Stainless Steel

Break Corner Lighted Bar Counter by SLIDE Studio
Break Corner Lighted Bar Counter by SLIDE Studio
H 43.31 in W 33.47 in D 33.47 in
Handsome Mahogany Blanket Chest, Hand Dovetailed Corners and Lovely Color
Located in Buchanan, MI
for foot of bed or coffee table.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Karl Springer Les Prismatiques Mid Century Lucite Glass Coffee Cocktail Table
By Les Prismatiques, Karl Springer
Located in Roslyn, NY
Cut Corner Glass Top Coffee / Cocktail Table.
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Lucite

Belarti Ceramic Tile Side Coffee Table with Birds and Butterflies, 1960s
By Juliette Belarti
Located in Antwerp, BE
with a black patina. The artist's signature is in the lower right corner. The coffee table is in good
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Mid-century Hand Carved Koa Wood Coffee Table w/ Stacked Rattan Legs
Located in Van Nuys, CA
corner. This stunning 1950s coffee table showcases the timeless beauty of koa wood, renowned for its rich
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan, Wood

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Corner Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of corner coffee tables available for sale. The range of distinct corner coffee tables — often made from glass, metal and wood — can elevate any home. We have 59 antique and vintage corner coffee tables in-stock, while there are 5 modern editions to choose from as well. Corner coffee tables have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Corner coffee tables bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. If space is limited, there are small corner coffee tables measuring 14.57 inches across. Corner coffee tables have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Milo Baughman, Glenn of California and American of Martinsville are consistently popular.

How Much are Corner Coffee Tables?

Prices for corner coffee tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, corner coffee tables begin at $366 and can go as high as $14,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,700.

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 Corner Coffee Tables
  • 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 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 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 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, 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 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 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 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 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 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Whether 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, 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To 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.