What should you not put on a glass table?

With a glass table, avoid putting anything on top heavier than the recommended weight capacity of the table. Items with rough or sharp bottoms could scratch glass. If you wish to display an item on top of a glass table, line the bottom of the item with felt to protect the tabletop. On 1stDibs, shop a range of glass tables from some of the world's top sellers.

Are glass coffee tables durable?

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.

What can I substitute for a glass coffee table top?

You can substitute a number of things for a glass table top. Try painted wood, marble or sheet metal. To decide what to use, consider the overall style of your room and the other types of materials featured in the space. Shop a selection of tables from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.

Is a glass table better for small spaces?

Whether a glass table is better for small spaces is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people find that a transparent glass table creates the illusion of a larger room and makes a compact area feel more spacious. Shop a variety of glass tables on 1stDibs.

What type of glass is used for coffee tables?

The most preferred type of glass for a coffee table is tempered glass. In case of a mishap, this type of glass will fracture into small pieces. One-half inch thick glass is the most popular for coffee tables. 1stDibs offers different antique, vintage and new glass coffee tables.

What is the best thickness for a glass table top?

The best thickness for a glass table top depends on usage. If the glass is used just as a cover, then ¼-inch thick glass is likely good enough. If the glass will be used is as a table surface, then you should choose the thickness of the glass according to the size of the table. If the glass used is supporting heavy items, or its size is more than 24 inches, then choose glass that is thicker than ¼ inch. Thicker glass will feel and look more substantial, but thicker glass becomes heavier with increasing size. On 1stDibs, find antique and vintage glass-top dining room tables, glass-top coffee tables, side tables and more.

Which is better: a glass or acrylic coffee table?

Whether a glass or acrylic coffee table is better is a matter of personal preference. An acrylic table is less likely to shatter and often lighter in weight, while a glass coffee table may have a more prominent shine. How carefully a coffee table is crafted also impacts its quality and longevity. On 1stDibs, shop a range of coffee tables.

Should I put a glass top on my dining table?

Yes, you should put glass on top of your dining table to minimize scratches and wear. Glass allows you to see the beauty of the wood while protecting it from everyday wear.

Is glass or wood a better coffee table top for a mid-century modern living room?

Wood tops feel warmer and closer to the era's original materials, while glass tops show off a rug or floor beneath and read slightly more contemporary; both are common in period-correct pieces.

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Stellar Pair of Vintage Large-Scale Reverse Painted Murano Vases as Custom Lamps

$14,500 / set

Stellar Pair of Vintage Large-Scale Reverse Painted Murano Vases as Custom Lamps

Located in Atlanta, GA

These magnificent lamps are shipped as photographed and described in the narrative. They have been custom built using materials of the highest quality and are shipped complete with t...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stone, Brass

Custom-Made circa 1950s for Director of One of the Olomouc Company, Czech

$2,051

Custom-Made circa 1950s for Director of One of the Olomouc Company, Czech

Located in Praha, CZ

Black glass plate.

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

Materials

Upholstery, Glass, Wood

Handmade bedside tables by designer Justfurnitures customized glass and brass

$3,191Sale Price / set|20% Off

Handmade bedside tables by designer Justfurnitures customized glass and brass

Located in Guazzora, IT

This glass is not a simple coating, but a real decorative element that transforms the bedside table into a design object.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Handmade bedside tables by designer Justfurnitures customized glass and brass

$3,556Sale Price / set|20% Off

Handmade bedside tables by designer Justfurnitures customized glass and brass

Located in Guazzora, IT

This glass is not a simple coating, but a real decorative element that transforms the bedside table into a design object.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Paul Frankl Custom Dining Table

$15,600Sale Price|20% Off

Paul Frankl Custom Dining Table

By Paul Frankl

Located in Chicago, IL

Paul Frankl custom dining table, designed for a project in La Jolla, California 1930c.

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Glass, Wood, Cork

Circular Steel Side Tables, Pair of 2 - Refinished in Slate Grey

$400 / set

Circular Steel Side Tables, Pair of 2 - Refinished in Slate Grey

By Rehab Vintage Interiors

Located in Alhambra, CA

Constructed from reclaimed steel by Rehab Vintage Interiors. Tables are sold without glass, but contact us directly for more information about custom-cut glass table tops. 23" dia...

Category

2010s American Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Modern Marble and Brass Coffee Table by Carrocel

$11,500

Modern Marble and Brass Coffee Table by Carrocel

By Carrocel

Located in North York, ON

Introducing the exquisite custom modern glass top coffee table by Carrocel, a stunning fusion of elegance and contemporary design.

Category

2010s Canadian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Custom 4 Person Outdoor "Circle 8" Iron Table with Glass Top

$1,288Sale Price|30% Off

Custom 4 Person Outdoor "Circle 8" Iron Table with Glass Top

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Custom made 4 person outdoor "circle 8" iron table with glass top.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Steel, Iron

1980's French Style Turquoise And Brass Large Coffee Table

$2,400

1980's French Style Turquoise And Brass Large Coffee Table

Located in New York, NY

1980's aluminum and brass base painted in turquoise color base with custom made glass top large coffee table, in vintage original condition with some wear and patina due to age and u...

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Pair of Extra Large Glass Shaped Table Lamp with Custom Made Silk Lamp R Houben

$5,687 / set

Pair of Extra Large Glass Shaped Table Lamp with Custom Made Silk Lamp R Houben

Located in Rijssen, NL

A unique Minimalist timeless design. Each extra large glass table lamp features a yellow exceptional transparent shaped base with a solid walnut wooden foot with old brass accents a...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Adam Style Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Extra Large Glass Shaped Table Lamp with Custom Made Silk Lamp R Houben

$5,300 / set

Pair of Extra Large Glass Shaped Table Lamp with Custom Made Silk Lamp R Houben

Located in Rijssen, NL

A unique Minimalist timeless design. Each extra large glass table lamp features a yellow exceptional transparent shaped base with a solid burr walnut foot with old brass accents and ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Adam Style Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

1 of the 2 XL Glass Shaped Table Lamp with Custom Made Silk Lamp R Houben

$2,849 / item

1 of the 2 XL Glass Shaped Table Lamp with Custom Made Silk Lamp R Houben

Located in Rijssen, NL

A unique Minimalist timeless design. Each extra large glass table lamp features a green exceptional transparent shaped base with a solid walnut wooden foot with old brass accents and...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Other Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Exquisite One Of A Kind Hand-Forged Iron Spiral Top Center Table

$2,800

Exquisite One Of A Kind Hand-Forged Iron Spiral Top Center Table

Located in Delray Beach, FL

This allows you the freedom to customize the table with a glass top of your choosing, perfectly matching your existing décor.

Category

20th Century American Dining Room Tables

Materials

Iron

1 of the 2 Extra Large Glass Shaped Table Lamp with Custom Made Silk Lamp

$2,278 / item

1 of the 2 Extra Large Glass Shaped Table Lamp with Custom Made Silk Lamp

Located in Rijssen, NL

Unique Minimalist timeless design. Each extra large glass table lamp features a green exceptional transparent shaped base with a solid walnut wooden foot with old brass accents and a...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Adam Style Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

1970's Chromed Slat Waterfall Console in the style of Milo Baughman

$2,950

1970's Chromed Slat Waterfall Console in the style of Milo Baughman

By Milo Baughman

Located in North Miami, FL

This multi-slat chromed console table with custom glass top in the style of Milo Baughman is perfect for behind a sofa or foyer/ entry table.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Chrome

Ma+39 Cabinet Console Table, Custom Item, Italy Current Production

$15,600

Ma+39 Cabinet Console Table, Custom Item, Italy Current Production

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Ma+39 cabinet console table. Custom item: Materials and colors Italy current production.

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Iron

1 of the 2 XL Shaped Table Lamp with Custom Made Silk Lamp R Houben

$2,963 / item

1 of the 2 XL Shaped Table Lamp with Custom Made Silk Lamp R Houben

Located in Rijssen, NL

A unique Minimalist timeless design. Each extra large glass table lamp features a yellow exceptional transparent shaped base with a solid burr walnut foot with old brass accents and ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Wrought Iron and Metal Mesh Garden Patio Sculptura Dining Table by Woodard

$1,200

Wrought Iron and Metal Mesh Garden Patio Sculptura Dining Table by Woodard

By Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional wrought iron and metal mesh dining table from the Sculptura series, by The Woodard Furniture Company, with custom made glass top.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Monumental Hand-Carved Koi Table Bases

$6,800 / set

Pair of Monumental Hand-Carved Koi Table Bases

Located in Sarasota, FL

These bases are versatile in application—ideal as supports for a custom marble or glass dining table, or used separately as twin console tables in an entry or gallery space.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Solid Brass Ships Porthole Mounted To A Mahogany Table Base

$1,295

Solid Brass Ships Porthole Mounted To A Mahogany Table Base

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass boat porthole that has been meticulously polished and lacquered, then mounted to a custom mahogany table stand. Oval glass. Weight is 17 pounds.

Category

Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Italian Mid Century Bamboo & Rattan Stool in the Style of Tito Agnoli

$1,450

Italian Mid Century Bamboo & Rattan Stool in the Style of Tito Agnoli

By Tito Agnoli

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian Mid Century Bamboo & Rattan Stool in the style of Tito Agnoli Italy, circa 1960s Beautifully hand crafted piece Circular frame is constructed of sculpted bamboo reeds and sit...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Stools

Materials

Bamboo

America's Cup Yacht "Defender" of 1895

$3,895

America's Cup Yacht "Defender" of 1895

Located in Norwell, MA

This Defender model is displayed in a custom mahogany and glass case with table stand. She is generously detailed with cabins, hatches, skylights, binnacle, helm, bowsprit, rope, hel...

Category

20th Century Nautical Objects

Murano Glass Donghia Lamp with Custom Shade

$1,210

Murano Glass Donghia Lamp with Custom Shade

Located in Larkspur, CA

Beautiful hand blown Murano glass Donghia lamp with flecks of gold throughout, featuring a flared base with custom trimmed silk ivory shade.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

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Custom Glass Table For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal custom glass table for your home. Each custom glass table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, metal and wood. If you’re shopping for a custom glass table, we have 230 options in-stock, while there are 79 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the custom glass table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A custom glass table made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made custom glass table over the years, but those crafted by Carrocel, Steve Chase and Artek are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Custom Glass Table?

A custom glass table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,515, while the lowest priced sells for $250 and the highest can go for as much as $99,950.

Questions About Custom Glass Table

What should you not put on a glass table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
With a glass table, avoid putting anything on top heavier than the recommended weight capacity of the table. Items with rough or sharp bottoms could scratch glass. If you wish to display an item on top of a glass table, line the bottom of the item with felt to protect the tabletop. On 1stDibs, shop a range of glass tables from some of the world's top sellers.
Are glass coffee tables durable?
1 Answer
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.
What can I substitute for a glass coffee table top?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
You can substitute a number of things for a glass table top. Try painted wood, marble or sheet metal. To decide what to use, consider the overall style of your room and the other types of materials featured in the space. Shop a selection of tables from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
Is a glass table better for small spaces?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
Whether a glass table is better for small spaces is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people find that a transparent glass table creates the illusion of a larger room and makes a compact area feel more spacious. Shop a variety of glass tables on 1stDibs.
What type of glass is used for coffee tables?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
The most preferred type of glass for a coffee table is tempered glass. In case of a mishap, this type of glass will fracture into small pieces. One-half inch thick glass is the most popular for coffee tables. 1stDibs offers different antique, vintage and new glass coffee tables.
What is the best thickness for a glass table top?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
The best thickness for a glass table top depends on usage. If the glass is used just as a cover, then ¼-inch thick glass is likely good enough. If the glass will be used is as a table surface, then you should choose the thickness of the glass according to the size of the table. If the glass used is supporting heavy items, or its size is more than 24 inches, then choose glass that is thicker than ¼ inch. Thicker glass will feel and look more substantial, but thicker glass becomes heavier with increasing size. On 1stDibs, find antique and vintage glass-top dining room tables, glass-top coffee tables, side tables and more.
Which is better: a glass or acrylic coffee table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
Whether a glass or acrylic coffee table is better is a matter of personal preference. An acrylic table is less likely to shatter and often lighter in weight, while a glass coffee table may have a more prominent shine. How carefully a coffee table is crafted also impacts its quality and longevity. On 1stDibs, shop a range of coffee tables.
Should I put a glass top on my dining table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
Yes, you should put glass on top of your dining table to minimize scratches and wear. Glass allows you to see the beauty of the wood while protecting it from everyday wear.
Is glass or wood a better coffee table top for a mid-century modern living room?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Wood tops feel warmer and closer to the era's original materials, while glass tops show off a rug or floor beneath and read slightly more contemporary; both are common in period-correct pieces.