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Nazca Coffee Table
By Durame
Located in Milan, IT
The top of this asymmetric and delicate coffee table is adorned with geometric decorations inspired
Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Nazca Coffee Table
Nazca Coffee Table
H 13.78 in W 51.19 in D 38.19 in
Wrought Iron Coffee Table in Gold Leaf and Mirrored Top, France, circa 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Delicate coffee table from France, circa 1930s. The table has a gold-leafed wrought iron frame and
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

20th Century French Metal and Glass Coffee Table
Located in High Point, NC
A metal and glass coffee table created in 20th century France. Petite and dignified, this delicate
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Modern Capri Coffee Tables made with iron and ceramic, Handmade by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
structure coated in black iron lends elegance to the Capri coffee table. A delicate coffee table, this piece
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Marsh coffee table (M)
Located in Itapevi, SP
is sure to capture everyone's attention. Artistic, Light, and Delicate Coffee Table Material: 4mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South American Center Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Marsh coffee table (M)
Marsh coffee table (M)
H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 25.6 in
Marsh coffee table (L)
Located in Itapevi, SP
is sure to capture everyone's attention. Artistic, Light, and Delicate Coffee Table Material: 4mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South American Center Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Marsh coffee table (L)
Marsh coffee table (L)
H 15.75 in W 25.6 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Armchairs in Rosewood & Black Leather by Bertomeu, Brazil
Located in New York, NY
e Oficios and a delicate coffee table by Fatima and the convo looks nothing less than spectacular. A
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Delicate 1940s Iron and Travertine Coffee Table
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Petite table with a heavy base displaying gorgeous fretwok iron detailing throughout, finished in
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine, Wrought Iron

Delicate 1940s Iron and Travertine Coffee Table
Delicate 1940s Iron and Travertine Coffee Table
H 19.69 in W 27.56 in D 17.72 in
Modern coffee table made of oak with delicate legs
Located in Greven, DE
Modern coffee table made of oak with delicate legs. This coffee table was made in our carpentry
Category

2010s German Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

French Colonial Cocktail Table in a Delicate Sculptural Form
Located in New York, NY
A sophisticated French Indochina Mid-Century coffee table in carved and sculpted wood in a pure
Category

Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Modernist Round Cocktail Table with a Surface of Delicate Eggshell Fragments
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A modernist round cocktail table with a surface of delicate eggshell fragments on a solid oak base
Category

2010s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Eggshell

Trolley Coffee Table
By Phase Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Trolley Coffee and Side tables exemplify purpose and purity. Sharing design cues from the other
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Steel

Trolley Coffee Table
Trolley Coffee Table
H 16 in W 36 in D 31.25 in
Intersekt Coffee Table
By Monochrome
Located in Dubai, AE
statement piece. The low rectangular coffee table is inspired by the grace of Japanese Tea Ceremonies, as
Category

2010s Emirian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Intersekt Coffee Table
Intersekt Coffee Table
H 7.88 in W 70.87 in D 23.63 in
Mika Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Delicately carved Mika coffee table. The entire table is made of a single block of Mika
Category

Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Mika Coffee Table
Mika Coffee Table
H 16.2 in W 43 in D 25.5 in
Intersekt Coffee Table
By Monochrome
Located in Dubai, AE
it a distinctive statement piece. The low rectangular coffee table is inspired by the grace of
Category

2010s Emirian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Limestone

Intersekt Coffee Table
Intersekt Coffee Table
H 7.88 in W 70.87 in D 23.63 in
Nerea Coffee Table
Located in Maywood, NJ
Introducing our exquisite Nero Sepia Granite top Coffee Table with Albamiel bottom, a stunning
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Granite

Nerea Coffee Table
Nerea Coffee Table
H 13.78 in Dm 19.69 in
Intersekt Coffee Table
By Monochrome
Located in Dubai, AE
it a distinctive statement piece. The low coffee table is inspired by the grace of Japanese Tea
Category

2010s Emirian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Limestone

Intersekt Coffee Table
Intersekt Coffee Table
H 7.88 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Class Rectangular Coffee Table
By Officina Ciani
Located in Milan, IT
The sophisticated design of this tall coffee table evokes ancient Roman and Etruscan furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel

Class Rectangular Coffee Table
Class Rectangular Coffee Table
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 47.25 in
Gong Low Coffee Table
By Pacini & Cappellini
Located in Milan, IT
Suitable for a relaxed and modern interior, this low table can also double as a coffee table and
Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Gong Low Coffee Table
Gong Low Coffee Table
H 11.82 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Bead Bean Coffee Table
By Michael Javidi
Located in Greenport, NY
The Bead Coffee Table II is 54” long, 32“ deep, and 16” tall. The default top is rift-sawn white
Category

2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

Bead Bean Coffee Table
Bead Bean Coffee Table
H 16 in W 54 in D 32 in
Bead Round Coffee Table
By Michael Javidi
Located in Greenport, NY
The round Bead coffee table is 42” in diameter and 16” high. The default top is rift-sawn white oak
Category

2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

Bead Round Coffee Table
Bead Round Coffee Table
H 16 in Dm 42 in
KGBL Terranova Coffee Table
By KGBL
Located in New York, NY
The Terranova Coffee Table is a simple concept: a solid, rectangular block of marble which has been
Category

2010s Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Bronze

KGBL Terranova Coffee Table
KGBL Terranova Coffee Table
H 13 in W 48 in D 24 in
Intersekt Coffee Table - Wood
Located in Dubai, AE
coffee table is inspired by the grace of Japanese Tea Ceremonies, as it invites to ground in the practice
Category

2010s Emirian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Intersekt Coffee Table - Wood
Intersekt Coffee Table - Wood
H 7.88 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Modern Scandinavian Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
This cocktail table speaks to a delicate tension between texture and material. It features an ample
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cockt...

Materials

Wood

Modern Scandinavian Coffee Table
Modern Scandinavian Coffee Table
H 15 in W 54 in D 27 in
Brushh Brushed Coffe Table
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
The BRUSHH coffee table has a square top set on a slender, slightly withdrawn frame. Made of black
Category

2010s Polish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Steel

Brushh Brushed Coffe Table
Brushh Brushed Coffe Table
H 13.78 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Brushh Polished Coffe Table
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
The BRUSHH coffee table has a square top set on a slender, slightly withdrawn frame. It is made of
Category

2010s Polish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Steel

Brushh Polished Coffe Table
Brushh Polished Coffe Table
H 13.78 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Coffee Table with Golf Leaf
By Zanaboni
Located in Milan, IT
providing at the same time ample space to display collectibles and other objects, this coffee table will be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Coffee Table with Golf Leaf
Coffee Table with Golf Leaf
H 16.93 in W 48.04 in D 48.04 in
Duna Coffee Table in Solid Poplar Wood, Coffee Table by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Duna Coffee Table in Solid Poplar Wood, Coffee Table by Joel Escalona Duna Collection is a set of
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Poplar, Oak, Hardwood

Coffee Table with Quartz Top
By Didoni
Located in Milan, IT
coffee table features a sleek yet robust U-shaped metal base and a wood-framed top boasting delicate
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Quartz, Metal

Coffee Table with Quartz Top
Coffee Table with Quartz Top
H 14.97 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
De Sede Circular Coffee Table
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-611/93 large coffee table by De Sede. DS-611 coffee table series is a stylish counterpart to the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Duna Coffee Table in Solid Walnut Wood, Coffee Table by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Duna Coffee Table in Solid Walnut Wood, Coffee Table by Joel Escalona Duna Collection is a set of
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Hardwood

De Sede Circular Coffee Table
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-611/93 large coffee table by De Sede. DS-611 coffee table series is a stylish counterpart to the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Faux Bamboo Gilt Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
The gilt finish faux bamboo butler style coffee table seamlessly blends elegance and functionality
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Faux Bamboo Gilt Coffee Table
Faux Bamboo Gilt Coffee Table
H 17 in W 39 in D 36 in
Gruff Grooved Coffe Table Large
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
The GRUFF L coffee table is the largest of the GRUFF tables. It can be used as an individual piece
Category

2010s Polish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Steel

Gruff Grooved Coffe Table Large
Gruff Grooved Coffe Table Large
H 11.82 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Gruff Brushed Coffe Table Medium
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
GRUFF M is a beautiful coffee table. Tables of the GRUFF series have unique marble tops available
Category

2010s Polish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Steel

Gruff Brushed Coffe Table Medium
Gruff Brushed Coffe Table Medium
H 13.78 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Gruff Travertine Coffe Table Small
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
The GRUFF Travertine S coffee table is the smallest of the GRUFF Travertine tables. Tables of the
Category

2010s Polish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine, Steel

Gruff Travertine Coffe Table Small
Gruff Travertine Coffe Table Small
H 17.72 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Gruff Travertine Coffe Table Large
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
The GRUFF Travertine L coffee table is the largest of the GRUFF tables. Tables of the GRUFF
Category

2010s Polish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine, Steel

Gruff Travertine Coffe Table Large
Gruff Travertine Coffe Table Large
H 11.82 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Gruff Grooved Coffe Table Medium
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
GRUFF M is a beautiful coffee table. Tables of the GRUFF series have unique marble tops available
Category

2010s Polish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Steel

Gruff Grooved Coffe Table Medium
Gruff Grooved Coffe Table Medium
H 13.78 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Gruff Travertine Coffe Table Medium
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
GRUFF Travertine M is a beautiful coffee table. Tables of the GRUFF Travertine series have natural
Category

2010s Polish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine, Steel

Gruff Travertine Coffe Table Medium
Gruff Travertine Coffe Table Medium
H 13.78 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Gruff Brushed Coffe Table Large
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
The GRUFF L coffee table is the largest of the GRUFF tables. It can be used as an individual piece
Category

2010s Polish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Steel

Gruff Brushed Coffe Table Large
Gruff Brushed Coffe Table Large
H 11.82 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Gruff Grooved Coffe Table Small
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
The GRUFF S coffee table is the smallest of the GRUFF tables. It can be used as an individual piece
Category

2010s Polish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Steel

Gruff Grooved Coffe Table Small
Gruff Grooved Coffe Table Small
H 17.72 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Gruff Oak Coffe Table Large
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
The GRUFF OAK coffee table has an oak top with delicate milled stripes to form a unique, sensual
Category

2010s Polish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Gruff Oak Coffe Table Large
Gruff Oak Coffe Table Large
H 11.82 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Gruff Oak Coffe Table Small
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
The GRUFF OAK coffee table has an oak top with delicate milled stripes to form a unique, sensual
Category

2010s Polish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Gruff Oak Coffe Table Small
Gruff Oak Coffe Table Small
H 17.72 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Gruff Oak Coffe Table Medium
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
The GRUFF OAK coffee table has an oak top with delicate milled stripes to form a unique, sensual
Category

2010s Polish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Gruff Oak Coffe Table Medium
Gruff Oak Coffe Table Medium
H 13.78 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Tears Polished Brass Coffee Table
By Koket
Located in Manassas, VA
The delicate, crystal-clear clarity of a teardrop is revamped by KOKET in the Tears cocktail table
Category

2010s Portuguese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Tears Polished Brass Coffee Table
Tears Polished Brass Coffee Table
H 15 in W 35 in D 42 in
Mood Coffee Zinc Contemporary Coffee Table in Steel and Glass
Located in London, GB
Mood Coffee Zinc is a visually light sculpturally strong table coated in a finish that elevates
Category

2010s Australian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Verso Coffee Table, Tzalam Wood
By Caterina Moretti
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
The Verso table owes its organic anatomy to the two intersecting cords to create a sinuous base
Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Verso Coffee Table, Tzalam Wood
Verso Coffee Table, Tzalam Wood
H 17.72 in W 17.72 in D 47.25 in
Cartagena Coffee Table by Giuseppe Manzoni
By Annibale Colombo
Located in Milan, IT
coffee table. Delicate and charming, its smooth silhouette showcases a glossy frame in solid eucalyptus
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Cartagena Coffee Table by Giuseppe Manzoni
Cartagena Coffee Table by Giuseppe Manzoni
H 16.54 in W 59.06 in D 41.34 in
Heywood Wakefield Wheat Finish Coffee Table
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Chattanooga, TN
, understated and classic modern coffee table embraces mid-century minimalism design. The "X" base with
Category

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

Materials

Maple

Round Marble and Iron Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
of fresh flowers or your favorite coffee table books, it promises to elevate your decor to a realm of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Iron

Round Marble and Iron Coffee Table
Round Marble and Iron Coffee Table
H 20 in W 48 in D 48 in
Plus+Double Marble Coffee Table #1
By Travertini e Pietre
Located in Milan, IT
A superb piece for a refined contemporary or minimal interior, this stunning coffee table is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Plus+Double Marble Coffee Table #1
Plus+Double Marble Coffee Table #1
H 17.72 in W 24.81 in D 24.81 in
Travertine Coffee table with Wooden Legs
Located in Coulsdon, GB
Introducing our exquisite Travertine Coffee Table where each piece of travertine tells a story of
Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Flair Coffee Table by Chiara Provasi
By Chiara Provasi
Located in Milan, IT
A celebration of pure geometry and sophisticated design, this coffee table is an elegant and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Maple

Flair Coffee Table by Chiara Provasi
Flair Coffee Table by Chiara Provasi
H 15.36 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
Italian Mid Century Round Coffee Table
Located in Weesp, NL
Step into timeless elegance with our Italian Mid-Century Round Coffee Table, a masterpiece of
Category

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

Materials

Brass

20th Century French Brutalist Coffee Table
Located in High Point, NC
A testament to the brutalist aesthetic, this vintage coffee table embodies the bold design and
Category

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

Materials

Metal

20th Century French Brutalist Coffee Table
20th Century French Brutalist Coffee Table
H 17.2 in W 23.4 in D 23.4 in
Henning Kjærnulf Oak Circular Coffee Table
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Norwalk, CT
The Henning Kjærnulf Oak Circular Coffee Table with Carved Legs is a captivating blend of
Category

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

Materials

Oak

Aureola CF2 C Red Coffee Table
By Garbarino Collections
Located in Milan, IT
Brimming with midcentury and Minimalist appeal, this low coffee table boasts a geometric profile
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

Aureola CF2 C Red Coffee Table
Aureola CF2 C Red Coffee Table
H 11.82 in W 43.31 in D 43.31 in
SST004 Contemporary Coffee Table in Marble
Located in London, GB
This coffee table features two main Cipollino Verde marble slabs, which are admirably shaped
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

SST004 Contemporary Coffee Table in Marble
SST004 Contemporary Coffee Table in Marble
H 13.59 in W 23.63 in D 32.88 in
Atlas Coffee Table by Atlas Project
By Atlas Project
Located in Milan, IT
This superb coffee table is a bold and refined choice for a contemporary or Industrial living room
Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Got Coffee Table by Van Rossum
Located in Geneve, CH
Got Coffee Table by Van Rossum Dimensions: D150 x W120 x H33cm Materials: Oak Nude A solid coffee
Category

2010s Dutch Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Got Coffee Table by Van Rossum
Got Coffee Table by Van Rossum
H 13 in W 47.25 in D 59.06 in
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Delicate Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic delicate coffee table available at 1stDibs. A delicate coffee table — often made from metal, wood and stone — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a delicate coffee table, we have 380 options in-stock, while there are 406 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer delicate coffee table, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A delicate coffee table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in modern, mid-century modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made delicate coffee table over the years, but those crafted by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, Joel Escalona and Grzegorz Majka are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Delicate Coffee Table?

Prices for a delicate coffee table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $69 and can go as high as $120,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,750.

Finding the Right tables for You

The right vintage, new or antique tables can help make any space in your home stand out.

Over the years, the variety of tables available to us, as well as our specific needs for said tables, has broadened. Today, with all manner of these must-have furnishings differing in shape, material and style, any dining room table can shine just as brightly as the guests who gather around it.

Remember, when shopping for a dining table, it must fit your dining area, and you need to account for space around the table too — think outside the box, as an oval dining table may work for tighter spaces. Alternatively, if you’ve got the room, a Regency-style dining table can elevate any formal occasion at mealtime.

Innovative furniture makers and designers have also redefined what a table can be. Whether it’s an unconventional Ping-Pong table, a brass side table to display your treasured collectibles or a Louis Vuitton steamer trunk to add an air of nostalgia to your loft, your table can say a lot about you.

The visionary work of French designer Xavier Lavergne, for example, includes tables that draw on the forms of celestial bodies as often as they do aquatic creatures or fossils. Elsewhere, Italian architect Gae Aulenti, who looked to Roman architecture in crafting her stately Jumbo coffee table, created clever glass-topped mobile coffee tables that move on bicycle tires or sculpted wood wheels for Fontana Arte

Coffee and cocktail tables can serve as a room’s centerpiece with attention-grabbing details and colors. Glass varieties will keep your hardwood flooring and dazzling area rugs on display, while a marble or stone coffee table in a modern interior can showcase your prized art books and decorative objects. A unique vintage desk or writing table can bring sophistication and even a bit of spice to your work life. 

No matter your desired form or function, a quality table for your living space is a sound investment. On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage, new and antique bedside tables, mid-century end tables and more .

Questions About Delicate Coffee Table
  • 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 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 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 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
    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 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, 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 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The 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, 2022
    To 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 ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A 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, 2022
    Modern 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.
  • 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To date a Lane coffee table, look for the serial number on the underside of the piece. On most Lane coffee tables, reading the number from right to left will tell you the date that the table was manufactured. For example, a serial number that says 852140 would have been produced on April 12, 1958. Founded in Virginia in the early 20th century, Lane is largely known for its cedar chests and innovative mid-century modern designs. Find a variety of Lane coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 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 ExpertApril 5, 2024
    The 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.