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French Vintage Art Display Coffee Table
French Vintage Art Display Coffee Table

French Vintage Art Display Coffee Table

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A vintage coffee table with a mahogany frame and glass top. This vintage table features a French

Category

20th Century French Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Custom Brass Wrapped Campaign Style Display Table
Custom Brass Wrapped Campaign Style Display Table

Custom Brass Wrapped Campaign Style Display Table

Located in Dallas, TX

Unique brass wrapped campaign style display coffee table. Thick glass top opens to a soft lined

Category

Vintage 1980s Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Round Coffee Table with Glass Top

Round Coffee Table with Glass Top

By Guerra Vanni

Located in Milan, IT

displaying coffee table books. The table's sturdy wooden frame is lightened up by its glass surface, giving

Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Storage and Display Coffee Table in the Style of Milo Baughman
Storage and Display Coffee Table in the Style of Milo Baughman

Storage and Display Coffee Table in the Style of Milo Baughman

By Milo Baughman

Located in Chicago, IL

Two tone coffee table with storage. Mahogany body with dark oak interior and bronze finished pulls

Category

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

Materials

Bronze

Contemporary Two Tier Strata Coffee Table in Brass by Fort Standard, in Stock
Contemporary Two Tier Strata Coffee Table in Brass by Fort Standard, in Stock

Contemporary Two Tier Strata Coffee Table in Brass by Fort Standard, in Stock

By Fort Standard

Located in Brooklyn, NY

displaying coffee table books and objects while maintaining a clear usable top surface. The table top shows

Category

2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Two Tier Strata Coffee Table in Brass by Fort Standard
Contemporary Two Tier Strata Coffee Table in Brass by Fort Standard

Contemporary Two Tier Strata Coffee Table in Brass by Fort Standard

By Fort Standard

Located in Brooklyn, NY

displaying coffee table books and objects while maintaining a clear usable top surface. The tabletop shows

Category

2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Vintage Walnut Burl English Style Canterbury Table by Heritage, 1970
Vintage Walnut Burl English Style Canterbury Table by Heritage, 1970

Vintage Walnut Burl English Style Canterbury Table by Heritage, 1970

By Heritage Furniture

Located in Doylestown, PA

, records, etc. Great for individually displaying coffee table books. The walnut burl is gorgeous and the

Category

Vintage 1970s North American Regency Revival Side Tables

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Italian modern Diesis coffee table Antonio Citterio Paolo Nava B&B Italia 1970s
Italian modern Diesis coffee table Antonio Citterio Paolo Nava B&B Italia 1970s

Italian modern Diesis coffee table Antonio Citterio Paolo Nava B&B Italia 1970s

By B&B Italia, Paolo Nava, Antonio Citterio

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern Diesis coffee table Antonio Citterio Paolo Nava B&B Italia 1970 Coffee table model

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Italian 1970 Hollywood Regency Brass Coffee Table with round Glass Top
Italian 1970 Hollywood Regency Brass Coffee Table with round Glass Top

Italian 1970 Hollywood Regency Brass Coffee Table with round Glass Top

Located in Weesp, NL

serving drinks to displaying coffee table books. Whether placed in a living room, lounge, or even an

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Modern Display Top Coffee Table
Modern Display Top Coffee Table

Modern Display Top Coffee Table

Located in Nyack, NY

Our Modern Display Top Coffee Table's gentle organic silhouette features smooth, radiused edges

Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ash, Walnut

Modern Display Top Coffee Table
Modern Display Top Coffee Table

Modern Display Top Coffee Table

Located in Nyack, NY

Our Modern Display Top Coffee Table's gentle organic silhouette features smooth, radiused edges

Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ash, Walnut

Modern Display Top Coffee Table
Modern Display Top Coffee Table

Modern Display Top Coffee Table

Located in Nyack, NY

Our Modern Display Top Coffee Table's gentle organic silhouette features smooth, radiused edges

Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ash, Walnut

Modern Display Top Coffee Table
Modern Display Top Coffee Table

Modern Display Top Coffee Table

Located in Nyack, NY

Our Modern Display Top Coffee Table's gentle organic silhouette features smooth, radiused edges

Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ash, Walnut

Monumental Coffee / Display Table of 18th Century Oak, France
Monumental Coffee / Display Table of 18th Century Oak, France

Monumental Coffee / Display Table of 18th Century Oak, France

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A superb, very large coffee or display table made of stunning 18th century French oak. 255cm long

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

1970s Brass and Glass Italian Display Cabinet or Coffee Table
1970s Brass and Glass Italian Display Cabinet or Coffee Table

1970s Brass and Glass Italian Display Cabinet or Coffee Table

Located in Florence, Tuscany

/ top of the display cabinet opens and pieces can be placed inside. Equally this can be used as a coffee

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

EXHIBITION QUALITY MAITLAND SMiTH DISPLAY CASE TOP REGENCY COFFEE COCKTAIL TABLE
EXHIBITION QUALITY MAITLAND SMiTH DISPLAY CASE TOP REGENCY COFFEE COCKTAIL TABLE

EXHIBITION QUALITY MAITLAND SMiTH DISPLAY CASE TOP REGENCY COFFEE COCKTAIL TABLE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

, Regency taste hand carved with brass fixtures, Maitland Smith Exhibition case display top coffee or

Category

20th Century British Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique French Renaissance Carved Female Dancer Walnut Display Tray Coffee Table
Antique French Renaissance Carved Female Dancer Walnut Display Tray Coffee Table

Antique French Renaissance Carved Female Dancer Walnut Display Tray Coffee Table

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Renaissance Carved Female Dancer Walnut Coffee Table. Item features a glass display

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Vintage Chinese Relief Carved Ho ho Bird Glass Top Display Black Coffee Table
Vintage Chinese Relief Carved Ho ho Bird Glass Top Display Black Coffee Table

Vintage Chinese Relief Carved Ho ho Bird Glass Top Display Black Coffee Table

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Chinese Relief Carved Ho ho Bird Glass Top Display Black Coffee Table. Item features a

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Monumental Display Table
Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Monumental Display Table

Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Monumental Display Table

By Paul McCobb

Located in Chicago, IL

Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Monumental Display Table, model C8707 Calvin USA, 1952 Crafted with

Category

Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Rectangular Brass Coffee Table
Rectangular Brass Coffee Table

Rectangular Brass Coffee Table

By Romeo Rega

Located in Val de Bagnes, CH

furniture designs. This piece from 1970 would be a superb acquisition for use as a coffee table or display

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Romeo Rega Prod, Italy, c. 1970 Low Display Table
Romeo Rega Prod, Italy, c. 1970 Low Display Table

Romeo Rega Prod, Italy, c. 1970 Low Display Table

By Romeo Rega

Located in London, GB

-focused pieces, such as coffee tables with display space and liquor cabinets, occasional tables, etageres

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Wooden Display Stand, Low Table, Japanese Antique, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei
Wooden Display Stand, Low Table, Japanese Antique, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei

Wooden Display Stand, Low Table, Japanese Antique, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

to years of use and aging. It is recommended for a low table or Display stand. It is a uniquely

Category

Early 20th Century Meiji Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

18th Two-tiered Display Table in Wood, Glass and Brass, France.
18th Two-tiered Display Table in Wood, Glass and Brass, France.

18th Two-tiered Display Table in Wood, Glass and Brass, France.

Located in Marbella, ES

A stunning Italian coffee table with a sculptural design that combines a gilded shell-shaped base

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Table Bench with Brass Magazine Display
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Table Bench with Brass Magazine Display

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Table Bench with Brass Magazine Display

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dunbar coffee table or bench (Model 5933a) with built-in brass rods for suspending magazines. One

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Table or Bench with Magazine Display
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Table or Bench with Magazine Display

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Table or Bench with Magazine Display

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

An exceptional coffee table or bench (Model 5933a) designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar with built

Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

Massive Custom 10ft Marble & Brass Cocktail / Display Table from Neiman Marcus
Massive Custom 10ft Marble & Brass Cocktail / Display Table from Neiman Marcus

Massive Custom 10ft Marble & Brass Cocktail / Display Table from Neiman Marcus

Located in Dallas, TX

A truly unique piece, this ten-foot coffee table was custom-made for the flagship Neiman Marcus

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine, Brass

Tunc Coffee Table in Mirror & Wood
Tunc Coffee Table in Mirror & Wood

Tunc Coffee Table in Mirror & Wood

By LAGU

Located in İSTANBUL, TR

space with the mirror effect created by the glass, TUNÇ COFFEE TABLE also displays a balanced stance

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Antique Victorian Walnut Showcase Display Side End Table with Ball & Claw Feet
Antique Victorian Walnut Showcase Display Side End Table with Ball & Claw Feet

Antique Victorian Walnut Showcase Display Side End Table with Ball & Claw Feet

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique victorian walnut showcase display side table

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Acerbis Napoleone Coffee Table by Claudio Salocchi
Acerbis Napoleone Coffee Table by Claudio Salocchi

Acerbis Napoleone Coffee Table by Claudio Salocchi

By Claudio Salocchi, Acerbis

Located in Brooklyn, NY

, coffee tables and display units, an extremely synthetic interpretation of geometries combined with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Pedestal Display Column by Txt.Ure
Pedestal Display Column by Txt.Ure

Pedestal Display Column by Txt.Ure

Located in Geneve, CH

Pedestal Display Column by Txt.Ure Perla Valtierra Dimensions: W 31 x D 31 x H 92 cm Materials

Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Other

Mid-Century Square Italian Coffee Table, cocktail table, Faux Burl Finish, 70s.
Mid-Century Square Italian Coffee Table, cocktail table, Faux Burl Finish, 70s.

Mid-Century Square Italian Coffee Table, cocktail table, Faux Burl Finish, 70s.

By Willy Rizzo

Located in Dublin 8, IE

perfect height. You can display plenty of coffee table books and alcohol bottles or a large plant in a

Category

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

Materials

Formica

Pair of Ghyczy Brass and Glass Coffee Tables, 1970s–1980s
Pair of Ghyczy Brass and Glass Coffee Tables, 1970s–1980s

Pair of Ghyczy Brass and Glass Coffee Tables, 1970s–1980s

By Ghyczy

Located in Stahnsdorf, DE

coffee tables, or display surfaces. Their timeless design allows them to integrate seamlessly into

Category

Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Ellwood Coffee Table with Cane & Glass by August Abode
Ellwood Coffee Table with Cane & Glass by August Abode

Ellwood Coffee Table with Cane & Glass by August Abode

Located in Los Angeles, CA

glass. Perfect for displaying a coffee table book collection. Dimensions: 66" W × 36" D × 17” H

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

French Louis XV Style Walnut Coffee Table 20th Century
French Louis XV Style Walnut Coffee Table 20th Century

French Louis XV Style Walnut Coffee Table 20th Century

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

display table in the center of a room, or as a bedside table.

Category

20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Hexagonal Coffee Table, English, Burr Walnut, Centrepiece, Art Deco
Vintage Hexagonal Coffee Table, English, Burr Walnut, Centrepiece, Art Deco

Vintage Hexagonal Coffee Table, English, Burr Walnut, Centrepiece, Art Deco

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage hexagonal coffee table. An English, burr walnut over oak centrepiece table

Category

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

Materials

Oak, Walnut

VINTAGE FOSSIL PETRIFIED WOOD SAMPLE COFFEE TABLE SUPER DECORATIVE & PRIMITiVE
VINTAGE FOSSIL PETRIFIED WOOD SAMPLE COFFEE TABLE SUPER DECORATIVE & PRIMITiVE

VINTAGE FOSSIL PETRIFIED WOOD SAMPLE COFFEE TABLE SUPER DECORATIVE & PRIMITiVE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

wood coffee table displaying Fossil and Petrified wood samples Please note the delivery fee listed is

Category

20th Century European Country Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Sicilian Green Marble Coffee Table Glass Top Brass Italy 1980
Sicilian Green Marble Coffee Table Glass Top Brass Italy 1980

Sicilian Green Marble Coffee Table Glass Top Brass Italy 1980

Located in DE MEERN, NL

sophistication and functionality. With its distinctive design, this coffee table is a true work of art. The

Category

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

Materials

Marble

Chocolate Oak Customizable Coffee Table with 24-Inch Top, Frame Collection
Chocolate Oak Customizable Coffee Table with 24-Inch Top, Frame Collection

Chocolate Oak Customizable Coffee Table with 24-Inch Top, Frame Collection

By Uultis Design

Located in Miami, FL

essentials. Whether used to display a curated selection of coffee table books or serve as a resting spot for

Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Customizable Chocolate Oak Coffee Table with 36-Inch Top, Frame Collection
Customizable Chocolate Oak Coffee Table with 36-Inch Top, Frame Collection

Customizable Chocolate Oak Coffee Table with 36-Inch Top, Frame Collection

By Uultis Design

Located in Miami, FL

. Whether used to display a curated selection of coffee table books or serve as a resting spot for your

Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Coffee Table w/ Glass Top, Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates, USA, c. 1960s
Coffee Table w/ Glass Top, Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates, USA, c. 1960s

Coffee Table w/ Glass Top, Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates, USA, c. 1960s

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Deland, FL

all are on display with this magnificent sculptural coffee table. In rare, excellent original

Category

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

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Two-tier Bronze coffee table by Jacques Quinet for Broncz 1960s
Two-tier Bronze coffee table by Jacques Quinet for Broncz 1960s

Two-tier Bronze coffee table by Jacques Quinet for Broncz 1960s

By Jacques Quinet, Broncz

Located in Paris, IDF

glass tops add a nice aesthetic appeal as well as extra storage and display space. This coffee table

Category

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

Materials

Bronze

Coffee Table Mogg Bilbao - Glossy lacquered 150×70 cm / 59.05×D 27.56 inch
Coffee Table Mogg Bilbao - Glossy lacquered 150×70 cm / 59.05×D 27.56 inch

Coffee Table Mogg Bilbao - Glossy lacquered 150×70 cm / 59.05×D 27.56 inch

By Dainelli Studio, Mogg

Located in Alcamo, IT

Dainelli Studio, is a coffee table distinguished by soft lines, simple forms, and generous volumes

Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Coffee Table Mogg Bilbao - Glossy lacquered 50×50 cm / 19.69×D 19.69 inch
Coffee Table Mogg Bilbao - Glossy lacquered 50×50 cm / 19.69×D 19.69 inch

Coffee Table Mogg Bilbao - Glossy lacquered 50×50 cm / 19.69×D 19.69 inch

By Mogg, Dainelli Studio

Located in Alcamo, IT

Dainelli Studio, is a coffee table distinguished by soft lines, simple forms, and generous volumes

Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Coffee Table Mogg Bilbao - Glossy lacquered 120×120 cm / 47.2×D 47.2 inch
Coffee Table Mogg Bilbao - Glossy lacquered 120×120 cm / 47.2×D 47.2 inch

Coffee Table Mogg Bilbao - Glossy lacquered 120×120 cm / 47.2×D 47.2 inch

By Mogg, Dainelli Studio

Located in Alcamo, IT

Dainelli Studio, is a coffee table distinguished by soft lines, simple forms, and generous volumes

Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Coffee Table Mogg Bilbao - Glossy lacquered 85×85 cm / 33.46×D 33.46 inch
Coffee Table Mogg Bilbao - Glossy lacquered 85×85 cm / 33.46×D 33.46 inch

Coffee Table Mogg Bilbao - Glossy lacquered 85×85 cm / 33.46×D 33.46 inch

By Mogg, Dainelli Studio

Located in Alcamo, IT

Dainelli Studio, is a coffee table distinguished by soft lines, simple forms, and generous volumes

Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

1800s - 1860s Edo Japanese antique chestnut low coffee table wabi sabi primitive
1800s - 1860s Edo Japanese antique chestnut low coffee table wabi sabi primitive

1800s - 1860s Edo Japanese antique chestnut low coffee table wabi sabi primitive

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

conditions. Made of thick, sturdy single solid chestnut wood boards. Can be used as coffee table, display

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Chestnut

Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Rare Modernist Coffee Table Model 2013, 1960s
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Rare Modernist Coffee Table Model 2013, 1960s

Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Rare Modernist Coffee Table Model 2013, 1960s

By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte

Located in New York, NY

Ingrand coffee table displays the impeccable craftsmanship and avant-garde design that the artisan Fontana

Category

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

Materials

Brass, Metal

Acerbis Napoleone Small Coffee Table in black by Claudio Salocchi - IN STOCK
Acerbis Napoleone Small Coffee Table in black by Claudio Salocchi - IN STOCK

Acerbis Napoleone Small Coffee Table in black by Claudio Salocchi - IN STOCK

By Acerbis, Claudio Salocchi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

, coffee tables and display units, an extremely synthetic interpretation of geometries combined with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Wooden Pallet Table
Wooden Pallet Table

Wooden Pallet Table

$1,200 / item

Wooden Pallet Table

Located in Miami, FL

, functional origins. Versatile in scale, it works beautifully as a coffee table, display platform, or

Category

20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Driftwood

PH Lounge Table, chrome, solid mahogany table plate
PH Lounge Table, chrome, solid mahogany table plate

PH Lounge Table, chrome, solid mahogany table plate

By Poul Henningsen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

table is required to gather around or for display. Taller than a low coffee table, the PH Lounge Table

Category

2010s Danish Bauhaus Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

PH Lounge Table, Chrome, Solid Black Oak Table Plate
PH Lounge Table, Chrome, Solid Black Oak Table Plate

PH Lounge Table, Chrome, Solid Black Oak Table Plate

By Poul Henningsen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

table is required to gather around or for display. Taller than a low coffee table, the PH lounge table

Category

2010s Danish Bauhaus Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

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Display Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the display coffee table you’re looking for. A display coffee table — often made from wood, metal and glass — can elevate any home. There are 42 variations of the antique or vintage display coffee table you’re looking for, while we also have 12 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect display coffee table — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right display coffee table, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made display coffee table over the years, but those crafted by sicis, Maison Jansen and Dunbar are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Display Coffee Table?

The average selling price for a display coffee table at 1stDibs is $3,475, while they’re typically $250 on the low end and $13,900 for the highest priced.
Questions About Display 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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, 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 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.