Funky Coffee Table
1980's quirky, funky coffee table
Located in Brecht, BE
made in the 1980's this quirky yellowtopped wooden coffee table colors your world, in very good
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Late 20th Century Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Funky Post Modern Colorful Coffee Table ca' 1990
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A funky and colorful, coffee table with glass top, ca' 1990's. Custom made from a doctors' office
Category
1990s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Funky Post Modern Colorful Side Table ca' 1990
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A funky and colorful, side table with glass top, ca' 1990's. Custom made from a doctors' office
Category
1990s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Jade Oblong Oak Coffee Table by Chiara Provasi
By Chiara Provasi
Located in Milan, IT
Fun and funky, the Jade Oblong coffee table takes the road less travelled in every style choice
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Coffee Table with Colourful Enameled Top, France, 1950s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Funky little coffee table with a charming green enameled lava top with a splash of colourful red
Category
Vintage 1950s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Ash Wood Coffee Table with Arabesque-Inspired Legs & Stenciled Mandala Motif
By Shewekar Elgharably
Located in Cairo, EG
a contemporary flair, our Funky Fusion coffee table is made of Ash wood with a custom-stenciled
Category
2010s African Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ash
Vintage Industrial Diamond Steel Pyramid Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Put your home decor on a pedestal with this funky industrial metal coffee table! An ample sheet of
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Steel, Sheet Metal
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Moroccan Wooden Coffee Table, Bleach Blue 2
Located in Orlando, FL
A pretty exotic looking Moroccan wooden coffee table. Square shape with a funky bleach look. Coffee
Category
2010s Moroccan Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Moroccan Wooden Coffee Table, Bleach Blue 1
Located in Orlando, FL
A pretty exotic looking Moroccan wooden coffee table. Square shape with a funky bleach look. Coffee
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2010s Moroccan Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Antique Metal And Wood Trunk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
giving a handsome industrial look. Great for any kind of storage, or as a funky coffee table.
(Please
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Funky Art Deco Haagse School Coffee Table by Anton Lucas, 1920s
By Anton Lucas
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Funky Art Deco Haagse school coffee table by Anton Lucas 1920s.
Solid oak with solid Macassar
Category
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Macassar, Oak
Funky Midcentury Tile Top Table From France/ 1960''s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
THIS FANTASTIC FOLK ART MID CENTURY MODERN TILE TOP TABLE WITH IRON FRAME AND FEET.THIS TABLE IS
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Vintage 1930s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Burlwood Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Very attractive funky looking burl wood coffee table with embedded amethyst crystals top.Labeled
Category
Late 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Crystal
Repurposed Patchwork Coffee Table
Located in Calgary, Alberta
A very funky patchwork coffee table with glass top and drawers. The table is made from old painted
Category
20th Century Argentine Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Glass
Antique Primitive Industrial Coffee Table Made from Old Work Cart
Located in Round Top, TX
Fun, funky and functional, this unique coffee table will make a great conversation piece
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
1970s Space Age Concentric Circle Smoked Glass, Chrome and Formica Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A funky 1970s space-age round coffee table. The round smoked-glass toughened tabletop sits on a
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 17.72 in Dm 35.44 in
Grand Server Boomerang Kidney Shaped Walnut Coffee Table Bar Cabinet
By A.H. Stock
Located in Chattanooga, TN
modern furniture. Manufactured by AH Stock. The funky bar / coffee table captures the spirit of the Space
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Formica, Walnut
1960 Brass Dolphin Sculpture Coffee Table Base
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Funky coffee table base made of brass with beautiful patina.
Great indoor or outdoor.
Glass top
Category
Vintage 1960s American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Funky Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Funky Mid-Century Modern coffee table.
Rosewood and Lucite base with original glass top.
Striking
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite, Rosewood
Super Funky Indonesian Carved Wood Alligator Coffee Table or Sculpture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
used as a narrow coffee table, or solely for sculptural decorative interest as a freestanding sculpture.
Category
Vintage 1980s Indonesian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Funky Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Cesare Lacca for Cassina
By Cassina, Cesare Lacca
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Funky Mid-Century Modern coffee table by Cesare Lacca for Cassina.
Walnut frame with original
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Funky Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Kho Liang Le for Artifort
By Kho Liang Ie, Artifort
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Funky Mid-Century Modern coffee table by Kho Liang Le for Artifort, 1960s.
Chrome metal legs with
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Funky Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Louis Van Teeffelen for Webe, 1960s
By Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Funky Mid-Century Modern coffee table by Louis Van Teeffelen for Webe, 1960s.
Ceramic tile by Jaap
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
H 16.93 in W 47.25 in D 19.69 in
Funky Art Deco Haagse School Coffee Table by Pel Izeren for Genneper Molen
By P.E.L. Izeren 1
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Funky Art Deco Haagse School coffee table by P. E. L. Izeren for Genneper Molen.
Solid oak and oak
Category
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Macassar, Oak
Cast Aluminum Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
funky-kool coffee table..."brutal meets whimsy", California design of the 80's
Category
Late 20th Century American Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
"Folk Art" Bowling Pin Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
funky coffee, cocktail table. Reddish color finish on solid wood. Some wear to finish, normal and
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
UNUSUAL 1970'S LAMINATED PRINT COFFEE TABLE
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is such an unusual cool funky coffee table. It's a perfect coffee table size and shape with 3
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
"Circles" Laminate Coffee Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Funky retro coffee table made of layered circles.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Space Age Vintage Coffee Table, 1970s
By IKEA
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Funky Space Age vintage coffee table from the 1970s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plastic, Smoked Glass
Coffee Table with Reclaimed Tin Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
sophisticated coffee table.
Category
20th Century Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Round Coffee Table by Gary John Neville
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Journey back in time with this funky metal coffee table with mirrored top! Great in any
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Coffee Table by Mario Marenco for Mobilgirgi, Italy 1970s
By Mario Marenco
Located in Roma, IT
Coffee Table by Mario Marenco for Mobilgirgi, Italy 1970s.
Cm 32,00 x 87,00 x 87,00.
Walnut Wood.
Good conditions!
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Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada.
Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Fiberglass, Linen, Fabric, Wood
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
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2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Materials
Hardwood
"Pietra" Curved Armchair with Leather Arms Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
Pietra from Italian: Stone
The designer Marta Manente is of Italian descent, her great-grandparents migrated from Italy over 100 years ago and lived in the region of Bento Gonçalves ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs
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H 28.35 in W 40.16 in D 34.65 in
Murano Glass Paneled Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Murano glass paneled sconces; each crafted with three curved panels of hand-blown smoked glass on a brass frame. We love the modern style and hand-crafted quality of these sc...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape.
The metal arms paint...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö.
This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Textile
Weave Bedside 60 from Ringvide, Birch wood natural oil, Scandinavian
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
Weave bedside table
Bedside table, made of solid birch wood and laminated birchveneér or solid oak wood and oak veneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet modest the bedside serves as a ...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch, Oak
Poul Cadovius Wall Unit or Room Divider
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Poul Cadovius, open bookshelf or room divider, metal, Denmark, 1960s
This sizable and minimalist shelving unit was designed by Poul Cadovius. This shelving system exists of a thin f...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Ondamarmo Vulcano Onyx Matte Polished Side Table
Located in AVENZA CARRARA, IT
The Ondamarmo series by Federica Elmo includes 6 objects: The extra large dining table, two smaller size tables, three shelves, and a tray designed as an evolution of the shapes of t...
Category
2010s Italian Side Tables
Materials
Onyx
USM Haller Media O2 Storage System
By Paul Schaerer, Usm Haller, Fritz Haller
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L.
With two drop down doors and one cable cut out. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powder coated steel and chrome-plated...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sideboards
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Chrome, Steel
"Il Pezzo 12 Round Chandelier" - height 120cm/47.2" - bronze - crystal - LEDs
By Il Pezzo Mancante
Located in Firenze, IT
Il Pezzo 12 is a female figure suspended in the air, carrying in her womb the light. It’s nimble, refined, addictive.
The solid clearest crystal, brilliantly illuminated by two LEDs,...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Crystal, Bronze, Brass
"Perf" Sideboard in Varnished Steel by Moroso for Diesel
By Moroso, Diesel Creative Team 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Perf" is a credenza, designed by Diesel Creative Team and manufactured by Moroso, in varnished steel black mat, with doors in varnished steel available in these colors: copper, blac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Steel
Modern Minho Chaise Lounge, DEDAR Velvet, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Minho Chaise Longue, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Minho chaise lounge with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
H 21.66 in W 76.78 in D 37.41 in
Rare Mario Bellini for Cassina 'Le Mura' Double Bed in Green Upholstery
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Bellini for Cassina, 'Le Mura' king bed, Kvadrat x Raf Simons PHLOX 0933 fabric, chrome-plated steel, Italy, 1972.
The 'Le Mura' line by Mario Bellini was introduced in 1972 a...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames
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Steel, Chrome
H 25.6 in W 70.87 in D 92.52 in
"V" Day Bed Yellow Velvet and Beechwwod base (Mid Century Style)
By Dusty Deco
Located in Stockholm, SE
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
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2010s Bosnian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
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Fabric, Beech, Velvet
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Funky Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the funky coffee table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each funky coffee table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and brass. There are 4 variations of the antique or vintage funky coffee table you’re looking for, while we also have 4 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect funky coffee table — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A funky coffee table, designed in the modern or mid-century modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made funky coffee table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Shewekar Elgharably, Chiara Provasi and Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer are consistently popular.
How Much is a Funky Coffee Table?
The average selling price for a funky coffee table at 1stDibs is $2,650, while they’re typically $35 on the low end and $12,130 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Coffee-tables-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 Funky Coffee Table
- 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. - 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 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 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 26, 2021A tall coffee table is usually called exactly that — a tall coffee table. Coffee tables, also referred to as cocktail tables, are generally designed to sit at or below the sofa's seat height. These tables may come in a range of sizes, but they are often between 16 and 18 inches high and are designed in a variety of lengths and widths. They’re meant to provide a practical table-top surface that complements your living room layout. (A tall version might also be suitable for use as a dining table.) Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tall coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- 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 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 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 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.
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