Travertine Cube Coffee Table
Located in Denton, TX
Modernist Travertine cube coffee table on casters with a glass top. Glass top is optional.
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1970s Vintage Stylish Italian Travertine Stone Cube Coffee Table
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
1970s Vintage Stylish Italian Travertine Stone Cube Coffee Table Vintage Italian Travertine cube coffee table, made in Italy and dating from the 1970’s, a large coffee or cocktail...
Category
Vintage 1970s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Lacquered Cube Coffee Table With Brass Inlay, France 20th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
A lacquered cube coffee table sourced in France. This stunning table has a lovely amber hue and feature a patinated brass inlay.
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Three-Part Minimalist Cube Coffee Table with Matching Can Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Three-Part minimalist cube coffee table with matching can light. Great joinery work on the tables.
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Italian Marble Cube Coffee Table
Located in Duxbury, MA
A sculptural Italian marble cube coffee table from the mid-20th century. Crafted with clean, mitered edges, the piece highlights natural marble veining in warm tones of cream, taupe,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Kai Cube Coffee Table Set in Natural Douglas Fir by Autonomous Furniture
By Autonomous Furniture, Kirk Van Ludwig
Located in Victoria, BC
At the heart of the Kai Cube Coffee Table Set lies the finest Douglas Fir, sourced sustainably from Vancouver Island, Canada.
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Fir
Chinoiserie Oak Cube Coffee Table w/Glass Top Sketchbook Collection by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Chinoiserie oak cube coffee table with irregular octagon compound beveled glass top from the Sketchbook Collection by Drexel Heritage.
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Oak
Lou Hodges for Califonia Design Group Coffee Table
By Lou Hodges
Located in Denton, TX
Solid oak parquet cube coffee table / end table by Lou Hodges for California design group.
Category
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Unique Vintage Modern Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern burl wood cube coffee table featuring unique wood tile designs inside a glass-top.
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
1970s Style Milo Baughman Coffee Table Burlwood Cube
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Burlwood Cube Coffee Table USA 1970s Clean modern lines. 22.25 tall x 32 x 32 Attributed to Milo Baughman, unmarked.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Burl
Midcentury Coffee Table in Bamboo and Rattan Vivai Del Sud Style, Italy 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury wonderful cube coffee table or side table in bamboo and rattan in the style of Vivai Del Sud.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
Mid-Century Italian Cube Coffee Table in Woven Bamboo, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular large cube-shaped coffee table entirely handcrafted in woven bamboo.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Handcrafted Oak Cube Coffee Tables with Steel Feet, American, 1980s
Located in Stamford, CT
Three stunning handcrafted single solid oak cube modern tables with steel feet. Organic and natural tables.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Dos Gallos Custom Wood Cube Coffee Table in Espresso Finish
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Reclaimed douglas fir wood coffee table with espresso finish. Can be made in any size and in a variety of finishes. Made in Los Angeles, by Dos Gallos Studio. ALL DOUGLAS FIR PRODUCT...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Abalone, Oak, Walnut, Fir
Midcentury Maison Jansen Campaign Style Coffee Table
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Midcentury Maison Jansen Campaign Style Coffee Table A Cube Coffee table, the base has brass trim and inlay, the top is a reverse painted glass in black and gold with an English dra...
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Poul Kjærholm Inspired Black Steel & Glass Cube Coffee Table, Mid-Century
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exceptionally elegant and minimalist Mid-Century coffee table, strongly reminiscent of the refined aesthetic of acclaimed Danish designer Poul Kjærholm.
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Fabulous Milo Baughman Burl Wood Chrome Cube Coffee Table, Mid-Century Modern
$3,360Sale Price|20% Off
Fabulous Milo Baughman Burl Wood Chrome Cube Coffee Table, Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Midcentury Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin coffee table with patchwork burl wood top and chrome-clad pedestal base. This piece is in very nice vintage condition and measures 15.5"T x...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
1960s Deep Hued Walnut Cube Coffee Table American Cabin Modern KNOLL Martz
$1,250Sale Price|50% Off
1960s Deep Hued Walnut Cube Coffee Table American Cabin Modern KNOLL Martz
By Milo Baughman
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Simple, square and symmetric in a warm walnut, and some light signs of age. Similar to Florence Knoll design, but no label remains.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Milo Baughman Style Dyrlund Mid Century Danish Rosewood, Maple and Teak Coffee
By Drylund
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Elevate your living space with the timeless charm of this Danish Drylund Mid-Century wood striped cube coffee table. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this exquisite piece...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Maple, Rosewood, Teak
Set of 3 Minimal Teak and Laminate Cube Coffee table or Side Tables
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 3 minimal teak and black laminate side tables. Matching bonus lamp included. Dimensions listed are for each table. The lamp is 6 in. wide x 6 in. deep x 10 in. tall. Versat...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Minimalist Side Tables
Materials
Laminate, Teak
Cube Marble Coffee Table, Black Slate & Glass, Contemporary Minimalist Design
$3,747Sale Price|20% Off
Cube Marble Coffee Table, Black Slate & Glass, Contemporary Minimalist Design
By Joaquín Moll, Meddel
Located in VALVERDE DEL MAJANO, CL
Cube Marble Coffee Table, Black Slate & Glass, Contemporary Minimalist Design Cube Marble Coffee Table in black slate and glass is a handcrafted statement piece that defines contempo...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Crystal, Slate
Geometric Rectangular Coffee Table, Walnut Veneer, Basa by NONO
$7,528Sale Price / item|20% Off
Geometric Rectangular Coffee Table, Walnut Veneer, Basa by NONO
By NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
The Cube Coffee Table Walnut is a versatile piece that can be custom made and modified to suit any project needs.
Category
2010s Mexican Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Geometric Square Coffee Table, Walnut Veneer, Basa by Nono
By NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
The Cube Coffee Table Walnut is a versatile piece that can be custom made and modified to suit any project needs.
Category
2010s Mexican Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Coffee Table Wood Cube and Metal, France, 1970s
By Rolf Middelboe & Gorm Lindum
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Low cocktail or coffee table massive wood cube marquetry inlay and metal chrome feet.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Arcano Cube Brown Wood Coffee Table by Storagemilano
$20,200 / item
Arcano Cube Brown Wood Coffee Table by Storagemilano
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Milan, IT
Arcano coffee table by Storagemilano features a compact, high-gloss eucalyptus veneered wood cube exterior with concealed pull-out shelves and hidden compartments.
Category
2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Arcano Cube Brown Wood Coffee Table by Storagemilano
$20,200 / item
Arcano Cube Brown Wood Coffee Table by Storagemilano
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Milan, IT
Arcano coffee table by Storagemilano features a compact, high-gloss eucalyptus veneered wood cube exterior with concealed pull-out shelves and hidden compartments.
Category
2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Dos Gallos Custom Cube Base Coffee Table in Oak
By Dos Gallos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is our Dos Gallos Custom Cube Base Coffee Table, Shown here in cathedral white oak with an open grain, a few "cracks" in the board and in a custom color as per our client's spe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Cube Square Shape Travertine Marble Coffee Table on Wheels
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern cube shape dramatic patter square coffee side end occasional table or wide pedestal on wheels.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Marble
1970s Onyx Plinth Coffee Table Large Square Minimalist Cube
Located in Farmingdale, NJ
Mesmerizing natural beauty finely and sleekly on display, slick, glossy, chunky, minimalist, at the perfect scale and height for living rooms. 1970s custom manufacture in Nj. In exce...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Onyx
Mid-Century Modern cube Square tan Laminate floating Coffee Table
$1,800Sale Price|40% Off
Mid-Century Modern cube Square tan Laminate floating Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A Mid-Century Modern cube square tan laminate floating coffee table. The table is in great original vintage condition High quality satin tan Laminate.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate, Plywood
Coffee table in black Zimbabwean granite and Spanish Pyrite cubes
Located in CHOISY-LE-ROI, FR
Large coffee table in black Zimbabwean granite with Pyrite cubes in the center, forming an abstract motif.
Category
2010s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Granite, Pyrite, Brass
Pair of Coffee Table "Cubes" in Marquetery by Aymeric Lefort
By Aymeric Lefort
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Pair of coffee table in Ziricotte wood and metal black laqued. Please ask for a shipping quote to get the best price available.
Category
2010s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Pair of Coffee Table "Cubes" in Marquetery by Aymeric Lefort
By Aymeric Lefort
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Pair of coffee table in Ziricotte wood and metal black laqued. Do not hesitate to ask for a shipping quote to get the best offer.
Category
2010s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Cubes Cocktail Table
$3,176Sale Price / item|20% Off
Cubes Cocktail Table
Located in Hollywood, FL
The base of this glass-top table is crafted from an intriguing combination of woods and stainless steel, forming captivating geometric shapes. This unconventional design adds a disti...
Category
2010s Philippine International Style Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of Italian 1970s Brass and Lacquer Cube Form Coffee Tables
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Italian 1970s brass and lacquer cube form coffee or cocktail tables; Minimalist and chic.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Solid Lucite Cube with Brass Connectors Coffee Table Base
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Solid Lucite Cube with Brass Connectors Coffee Table Base
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in San Diego, CA
Unique mid-century lucite cube and brass connector coffee table base in the style of Charles Hollis Jones, circa 1970s.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Coffee Table "Cubes" in Macassar Ebony Wood Marquetery by Aymeric Lefort
By Aymeric Lefort
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Coffee table in Macassar Ebony marquetry, structure builds and feet in French oak black tinted. This model can also buy build to custom size.
Category
2010s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Ebony
Coffee Table "Cubes" in Macassar Ebony Wood Marquetery by Aymeric Lefort
By Aymeric Lefort
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Coffee table in Macassar Ebony marquetry, structure builds and feet in French oak black tinted. This model can also buy build to custom size. Do not hesitate to ask for a shipping qu...
Category
2010s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Ebony
Rare Mid Century Modern Cube Leather Coffee table by Percival Lafer Brazil
By Percival Lafer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare Mid Century Modern Upholstered Cube Burnt Saffron Yellow Leather clear glass top Square shadowbox Coffee Table.
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood, Leather
CITY CUBE Side Table
$9,170
CITY CUBE Side Table
By Mousarris
Located in Timisoara, RO
City Cube The Artist’s Meticulous Craftsmanship Is Evident In Every Detail, From The Intricately Modeled Skyscrapers And Bustling Thoroughfares To The Play Of Light And Shadow Withi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Martin Visser Style Coffee Table, Slate Top, Chrome Cube Legs
By Martin Visser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extra-large Mid-Century coffee table commands attention with thick chrome cube legs and handsome natural slate top.
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Slate, Chrome
Restored Rattan Cube Pattern Coffee Table Top with Stacked Pedestal Legs
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired rattan coffee table featuring a unique cube cut pattern top and stacked pedestal legs.
Category
Vintage 1950s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan
Karl Springer "Chinese Cube Style Coffee Table" in Lacquered Chinese Red 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese cube style coffee table by Karl Spring in Lacquered Chinese red.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Heavy Large Legs Cube Like Geometric Coffee Table Dotted Pattern Finish MINT!
By Milo Baughman, Karl Springer
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Heavy Large Legs Rectangle Cube Like Geometric Coffee Table Dotted Pattern Finish MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Black Cube Shape Marble Base Brass Stretchers Square Glass Top Coffee Table
By Artedi, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Black cube shape marble base brass stretchers square glass top coffee table.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Belgian Black Marble, Brass
Coffee Table "Cubes en Rond" in Ziricote Wood Marketery by Aymeric Lefort
$3,177Sale Price|46% Off
Coffee Table "Cubes en Rond" in Ziricote Wood Marketery by Aymeric Lefort
By Aymeric Lefort
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Caoffee table "cubes en rond" marquetry forming a stacking decoration of ziricote wood squares. the legs are in black stained beech. this table can be custom built. Please ask for a ...
Category
2010s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Grey Cubes Cocktail Table
$3,176Sale Price / item|20% Off
Grey Cubes Cocktail Table
Located in Hollywood, FL
The base of this glass-top table is crafted from an intriguing combination of woods and stainless steel, forming captivating geometric shapes. This unconventional design adds a disti...
Category
2010s Philippine International Style Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cube 80 Muted Beige Travertine Round Decorative Coffee Table by Beije Avenue
Located in Geneve, CH
Estee Lizea 80 Travertine Round Decorative Coffee Table by Beije Avenue Dimensions: Ø 80 x H 40 cm. Materials: Travertine. Available in different size options. Please contact us. ...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Grey Italian Marble Cube Shape Base 30x50 Rectangle Glass Top Coffee Table CLEAN
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Grey Italian Marble Cube Shape Base 30x50 Rectangle Glass Top Coffee Table CLEAN
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Offset Sculptural Coffee Table With Raised Cube In Black Basalt By Sidani Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Proportioned to operate on two levels, the lower plane functions as a generous coffee table surface, while the elevated cube introduces a secondary height suitable for placing object...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Composition
Teak Cube & Brass X Base Danish Modern Bronze Smoked Square Glass Coffee Table
By Artedi, Durland
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Teak cube & brass x base danish modern bronze smoked square glass coffee table.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Large White Custom Oak Coffee Table with Cube Base by Dos Gallos Studio
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid white oak coffee table with mitered cube base. This 60 by 60 inch coffee table is available off the floor but can also be made in custom sizes.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Mid Century Cube Cocktail Table
$3,600 / item
Mid Century Cube Cocktail Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
This simple yet refined cocktail table adds depth and warm reflection in an alluring mix of materials and finishes. The table features a recessed antique mirrored top and overall bro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cockta...
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Mid Century Modern Square Cube Walnut Base Glass Top Coffee Side End Lamp Table
By Jens Risom, Harvey Probber, Adrian Pearsall, George Nelson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern Square Cube Walnut Base Glass Top Coffee Side End Lamp Table Stand Mint.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Blue Coffee Cube by Piet Hein Eek at Studio ALM
By Piet Hein Eek
Located in Paddington, NSW
Piet Hein Eek Blue Coffee Cube Table – Patchwork Reclaimed Wood Masterpiece A highly collectible example of Piet Hein Eek’s celebrated scrapwood series, this substantial coffee cube ...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Reclaimed Wood
9 Cubes Table by Pol Quadens
$36,252 / item
9 Cubes Table by Pol Quadens
Located in Geneve, CH
9 Cubes Table by Pol Quadens Limited Edition Of 8+4 Pieces. Dimensions: D 150 x W 150 x H 40 cm. Materials: Polished stainless steel. Pol Quadens was born in Brussels. His father w...
Category
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Fiam Magique MQ/32XBL Coffee Table in Glass with Blue Cube, by Studio Klass
By Studio Klass, FIAM
Located in New York, NY
Coffee table with cubic inner compartment in 10 mm-thick glass. Available in various finishes. Extralight glass structure, blue glass inner compartment.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
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Cube Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of cube coffee tables is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique cube coffee tables was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and glass. We have 117 antique and vintage cube coffee tables in-stock, while there are 23 modern editions to choose from as well. Cube coffee tables have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Cube coffee tables are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Some cube coffee tables are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller cube coffee tables, measuring 11.82 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Cube coffee tables have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Milo Baughman, FIAM and Studio Klass are consistently popular.
How Much are Cube Coffee Tables?
Cube coffee tables can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,750, while the lowest priced sells for $450 and the highest can go for as much as $24,000.
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 Cube Coffee Tables
- 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. - 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.
- 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 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, 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 22, 2024The best height for a coffee table is around 1 to 2 inches lower than the seat height of the adjacent sofa. Most sofas feature seat heights of around 17 or 18 inches. As a result, the most common height for coffee tables is 15 to 17 inches. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The best coffee table for a sectional can be a round coffee table, particularly with respect to U-shaped sectionals. The circular design creates a sense of balance in small spaces and renders it easy for guests to move to and fro, especially when surrounded by chairs. Find a collection of antique and vintage coffee tables on 1stDibs today.
- 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.
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