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Travertine Cube Coffee Table
Located in Denton, TX
Modernist Travertine cube coffee table on casters with a glass top. Glass top is optional.
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Travertine Cube Coffee Table
Travertine Cube Coffee Table
H 18 in W 42 in D 42 in
1970s Vintage Stylish Italian Travertine Stone Cube Coffee Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
1970s Vintage Stylish Italian Travertine Stone Cube Coffee Table Vintage Italian Travertine cube
Category

Vintage 1970s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Lacquered Cube Coffee Tables With Brass Inlay, France 20th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
A lacquered cube coffee table sourced in France. These stunning tables have a lovely amber hue and
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

Kai Cube Coffee Table Set in Natural Douglas Fir by Autonomous Furniture
By Kirk Van Ludwig, Autonomous Furniture
Located in Victoria, BC
The Kai Cube Coffee Table Set by Autonomous Furniture: where timeless elegance meets versatile
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Fir

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
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Unique Vintage Modern Coffee Table
Unique Vintage Modern Coffee Table
H 21 in W 30 in D 30 in
Vintage Coastal Pretzel Rattan Glass Cube Coffee Table
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Coastal coffee table. A chic and simple design with thick pretzel rattan frame
Category

Mid-20th Century Philippine Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan, Glass

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
Category

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

Materials

Wood, Burl

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
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 Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Midcentury Maison Jansen Campaign Style Coffee Table A Cube Coffee table, the base has brass trim
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

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
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
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

De Sede Patchwork Leather Storage Cube Coffee Table
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
patchwork leather exterior around the entire cube with a removable white laminate top. The top of the table
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Leather, Laminate

Rare Cube Coffee Table in Teak by Peter Løvig Nielsen for Løvig, Denmark, 1960s
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Deland, FL
slender drawers, a six-bay magazine rack and larger cubbies this exquisite cube-shaped coffee table is as
Category

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

Materials

Glass, Teak

Set of 3 Minimal Teak and Laminate Cube Coffee table or Side Tables
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Can also be used as stools or a 3-part coffee table.
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Minimalist Side Tables

Materials

Laminate, Teak

Cube Black Slate & Crystal Coffee Table Contemporary Design Furniture Meddel
By Joaquín Moll, Meddel
Located in VALVERDE DEL MAJANO, CL
Cube Black Slate & Crystal Coffee Table Contemporary Design Furniture Meddel by Joaquín Moll The
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Crystal, Slate

Geometric Rectangular Coffee Table, Walnut Veneer, Basa by NONO
By NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
wood, and black tinted wood. The Cube Coffee Table Walnut is a versatile piece that can be custom made
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
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. In the manner
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Coffee Table Wood Cube and Metal, France, 1970s
Coffee Table Wood Cube and Metal, France, 1970s
H 11.42 in W 42.52 in D 25.99 in
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
Category

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

Materials

Travertine, Marble

1960s Mastercraft Mid Century Cube Brass Side/Coffee Table
By Mastercraft
Located in Chicago, IL
could work as a coffee table as well. Mastercraft - purchased from a vintage shop in NYC and verified
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

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
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Laminate, Plywood

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
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
Category

2010s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

"CUBE" Side Table Coffee Straw Inlay Handmade Checkerboard Natural Square
By Oleksandra Rudenko
Located in Warsaw, PL
CUBE SIDE TABLE in straw marquetry technique Inlay scheme: Weave Colour scheme: Beige MATERIALS
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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Arts and Crafts Coffee and Cockt...

Materials

Straw

Cubes Cocktail Table
Located in Hollywood, FL
The base of this glass-top table is crafted from an intriguing combination of woods and stainless
Category

2010s Philippine International Style Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cubes Cocktail Table
Cubes Cocktail Table
H 14.5 in W 50 in D 50 in
Karl Springer "Chinese Cube Style Coffee Table" in Platinum Leaf 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Stunning “Chinese Cube Style Coffee Table" in lacquered platinum leaf by Karl Springer, American
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Platinum

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

Modern Cube Cocktail Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern cube cocktail table with Cava brown lacquered cube with concealed castors, quarter oak
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Modern Cube Cocktail Table
Modern Cube Cocktail Table
H 16 in W 66 in D 66 in
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
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Brutalist Square Stone Top Coffee Table with Chrome Cube Pedestal Base
By Paul Kingma
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brutalist coffee table with stone top and chrome pedestal base. The stone top has deeper carved
Category

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

Materials

Stone, Chrome

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
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
Category

2010s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Ebony

Restored Rattan Cube Pattern Coffee Table Top with Stacked Pedestal Legs
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Beautifully restored rattan coffee table featuring a unique cube cut pattern top and stacked
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. As seen in the Karl
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. Cantilever design
Category

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

Materials

Marble, Belgian Black Marble, Brass

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
Category

2010s Philippine International Style Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Grey Cubes Cocktail Table
Grey Cubes Cocktail Table
H 14.5 in W 50 in D 50 in
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
Category

2010s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Minimalist Oak Cube Table Pedestal
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Square oak cube that can be used as a side or coffee table. It is also the perfect addition to our
Category

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

Materials

Oak

Minimalist Oak Cube Table Pedestal
Minimalist Oak Cube Table Pedestal
H 16.25 in W 30 in D 30 in
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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cockta...

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Mid Century Cube Cocktail Table
Mid Century Cube Cocktail Table
H 17 in W 60 in D 30 in
Mid Century Modern Square Cube Walnut Base Glass Top Coffee Side End Lamp Table
By Adrian Pearsall, George Nelson, Jens Risom, Harvey Probber
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

Cube ottoman w/ elm waterfall table
Located in Brea, CA
Our cube ottoman is upholstered in a beautiful hemp rug with stripes. A light color with flax
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktai...

Materials

Hemp, Elm

Cube ottoman w/ elm waterfall table
Cube ottoman w/ elm waterfall table
H 20 in W 196 in D 38 in
Fiam Magique MQ/32XBL Coffee Table in Glass with Blue Cube, by Studio Klass
By FIAM, Studio Klass
Located in New York, NY
Coffee table with cubic inner compartment in 10 mm-thick glass. Available in various finishes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Fiam Magique MQ/32GN Coffee Table in Smoke Grey Glass with Cube, by Studio Klass
By FIAM, Studio Klass
Located in New York, NY
Coffee table with cubic inner compartment in 10 mm-thick glass. Available in various finishes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Fiam Magique MQ/32XG Coffee Table in Glass with Smoke Grey Cube, by Studio Klass
By FIAM, Studio Klass
Located in New York, NY
Coffee table with cubic inner compartment in 10 mm-thick glass. Available in various finishes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Fiam Magique MQ/32XB Coffee Table in Glass with Opal White Cube, by Studio Klass
By FIAM, Studio Klass
Located in New York, NY
Coffee table with cubic inner compartment in 10 mm-thick glass. Available in various finishes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Vintage Inspired Cork Cube Square End Table Side Table Cocktail Table
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Cork Square Cube End Table. The table is made out of cork veneer & wood. Color: Natural
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Cork

Stellar Cube Side Table by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Stellar cube side table by Egg Designs Dimensions: 56 L x 56 D x 50 H cm Materials: Walnut
Category

2010s South African Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Copper

Stellar Cube Side Table by Egg Designs
Stellar Cube Side Table by Egg Designs
H 20.87 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
Vintage Inspired Cube Cork End Table Side Table Square Cocktail Table
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Inspired Cork Square End Table. The table is made out of cork veneer and wood. It will be
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Cork

Industrial Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A large table made with a recycled wood rectangular top in a parquet pattern combined with cube
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Industrial Coffee Table
Industrial Coffee Table
H 19 in W 72 in D 32 in
Cube Shape Rectangular Smoked Glass Oiled Walnut Side End Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern oiled walnut smoked glass cube shape rectangular coffee side end table.
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Custom Boucle Cube Ottoman with White Oak Waterfall Table
Located in Brea, CA
Custom ottoman cocktail table in creamy white boucle fabric. Firmer foam holds its structure when
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Side Table Cube in Organic Silvered Design Handmade in Germany
By Eckehard Weimann
Located in Dietmannsried, Bavaria
Handmade in organic design. The cube is made of plywood, which is sculpted. The wrinkles and kinks
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail ...

Materials

Silver Leaf

Parquet Industrial Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A large coffee table made with recycled wood in a parquet pattern combined with an cube form iron
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Parquet Industrial Coffee Table
Parquet Industrial Coffee Table
H 18 in W 65 in D 35 in
Low Midcentury Italian Modern Square Travertine Marble Cube Cocktail Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A simple and natural square coffee table made of travertine for Italy circa 1970s. It features a
Category

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

Materials

Travertine

L'Impossibile Coffee Table
By Lombardi Marmi
Located in Milan, IT
Shaped like a deconstructed cube devoid of side facets, this coffee table couples sculptural flair
Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Iron

L'Impossibile Coffee Table
H 21.66 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
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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
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Coffee tables were originally used in living spaces during social gatherings to support a tray containing multiple mugs, a coffee pot, creamers and sugar bowls. Low to the ground and centrally located in the space, coffee tables reduced the host or hostess’s need to constantly stand and serve her guests.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Yes, a coffee table can be too low. Most experts recommend choosing a coffee table that is around one to two inches lower than the seat height of your sofa or loveseat. You may find it difficult to access items on the tabletop while seated if you choose a shorter table. In addition, an overly low coffee table can make a room feel cramped or unbalanced. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Sometimes, designers intentionally place ultra-low coffee tables in spaces to create a bold contrast in a large room. Feel free to break from convention when choosing a coffee table. What's most important is that the finished result appeals to you and allows you to enjoy your seating area to the fullest. Shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    No one knows for sure who invented the coffee table. The earliest examples of the occasional table can be traced back to Victorian-era Britain. At that time, makers like William Watt and Collinson and Lock were producing coffee tables in large quantities.

    Notably, F. Stuart Foote, the designer behind the American Imperial Furniture Company, claimed to have invented the coffee table in the early 20th century. He stated that he did so by cutting down the legs of a dining table. However, it's unlikely that Foote is the actual inventor of the coffee table, as books describing coffee tables existed in the UK a decade before his birth in 1872.

    Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A coffee table should generally be two-thirds as long as the sofa it stands in front of and around the same height as the sofa’s seat cushions.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To stack books on a coffee table, place the largest one on the bottom with the spine facing the focal piece of furniture, usually the sofa. Then, add the next largest, lining up the inner edges so that the spines create a stepped effect. Continue adding books to complete the stack and top it off with a decorative object if you wish. Shop a variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.