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Distressed-Painted White Oak Coffee Table
By John Hall
Located in Chicago, IL
Rustic style, distressed-painted white oak coffee table. Made by John Hall Designs, Los Angeles
Category
1990s American Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Paint
Distressed Midcentury Philip and Kelvin Laverne Coffee Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic midcentury cocktail table in acid etched patinated bronze, this one in an understated and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Distressed Paint Decorated Directoire Style Glass Top Coffee Table
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Glass Top Coffee Table or Cocktail Table is made of the highest quality! If you look at the photos
Category
20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Rustic Painted Pine Distressed Country Farmhouse Coffee Cocktail Table
Located in Dayton, OH
American Country farmhouse one drawer coffee or cocktail table, circa last quarter 20th century
Category
Late 20th Century Country Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine, Paint
Solid Teak Coffee Table in a Natural Distressed Finish
Located in Buffalo, WY
The Table Company makes only 100% solid, hardwood furniture. We primarily use Thai/Burmese Teak
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Art Deco Style Mirrored Circular Coffee / Cocktail / Low Table, Distressed
Located in Manhasset, NY
Art Deco style distressed mirrored circular coffee / cocktail / low table.
A sleek and stylish
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Chinese 19th Century Qing Dynasty Coffee Table with Distressed Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period coffee table from the 19th century, with nicely distressed patina
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Industrial Style Cast Iron and Distressed Reclaimed Wood Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Industrial Style Cast Iron and Distressed Reclaimed Wood Coffee Table with Green Distressed
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
H 21 in W 48 in D 24 in
Chow Leg Low Kang Coffee Table with Distressed Black Finish, Midcentury
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chow leg low Kang coffee table from the mid 20th century with custom black distressed finish
Category
Mid-20th Century Ming Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Coffee Table with Chow Legs, Carved Apron and Distressed Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage coffee table with chow legs, square top and distressed patina. Embrace the enduring
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 15.5 in W 41.5 in D 41.5 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Low Coffee Table with Distressed Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
distressed patina. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this low coffee table features a rectangular
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 11.25 in W 31.5 in D 18 in
Wonderful Baguès French Bronze Paw Foot Distressed Mirror Coffee Cocktail Table
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
distressed mirror top coffee or cocktail table in the manner of Baguès
Measurements: 36" square x 17
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 17 in W 36 in D 36 in
19th Century Qing Dynasty Period Lacquered Coffee Table with Distressed Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
versatile antique piece now serves beautifully as a coffee table, infusing any living space with a touch of
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 20 in W 81.5 in D 27.5 in
Chinese Vintage Wooden Waterfall Coffee Table with Distressed Patina and Scrolls
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage wooden waterfall coffee table from the mid 20th century, with scrolling
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 18.25 in W 59 in D 22.25 in
Custom Designed Distressed Silver Lacquer Raffia And Hair on Hide Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Large (66"w x 48"d x 19"h) custom designed coffee table with silver lacquered raffia wrapped hard
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cowhide, Raffia, Hardwood, Lacquer
H 19 in W 66 in D 48 in
Coffee with Table Metal Frame Distressed Paint Finish Top Calacatta Gold Marble
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’.
The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality.
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
H 21.66 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Coffee Table Wood & Steel Distressed Paint Finish Legs Top Vetrite or Ebony
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’.
The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality.
A constant...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Coffee with Table Metal Frame Distressed Paint Finish Top Calacatta Gold Marble
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’.
The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality.
A constant...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
H 15.75 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
Louis XVI Style Marble Top Coffee Table - Distressed Old White / Gold Gilt Paint
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Early 1900’s Louis XVI Style Marble-Top With Distressed Old White Paint & Gold Gilt Coffee Table. 1
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Louis XVI Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
H 18.5 in W 24.5 in D 17 in
Distressed Dark Blue Chow Leg Coffee Table with Ocher Accents and Waisted Apron
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage chow legs coffee table from the mid 20th century with distressed dark blue / black finish
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 15 in W 61.75 in D 31.25 in
Country Style Distressed Two-Tier Coffee Table with Inset Top and Straight Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage two-tier coffee table from the mid 20th century with inset top and distressed finish
Category
Mid-20th Century Country Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 20.25 in W 59.5 in D 36 in
Holly Hunt Gazelle Stone And Bronze Cocktail Table / Distressed
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A classic Holly Hunt Cocktail Table in distressed condition with chips to the edges, some dings
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Bronze
Qing Dynasty Low Kang Table with Custom Red Distressed Lacquer
Located in Yonkers, NY
the 19th century, this low kang table will make for a wonderful drinks or low coffee table! Should you
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Tomlinson Leather Topped Coffee/Cocktail Table
By Tomlinson
Located in Hartville, OH
Very Rare Tomlinson square bleached mahogany coffee table with distressed black leather inlaid top
Category
Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Low Distressed Side Table with Humpback Stretchers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period distressed low table from the 19th century with humpback stretchers
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 12.25 in W 31 in D 19.5 in
Grosfeld House Style Glass Top Coffee Table
Located in Manhasset, NY
An exquisite coffee table, overall distress-painted, the rectangular top with glass inset supported
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Glass
Side Table Legs Lacquered Wood Metal Feet Caps Distressed Finish Top in Vetrite
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’.
The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality.
A constant...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
H 17.33 in Dm 23.63 in
Side Table Legs Lacquered Wood Metal Feet Caps Distressed Finish Top in Ebony
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’.
The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality.
A constant...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Side Table Legs Lacquered Wood Metal Feet Caps Distressed Finish Top in Ebony
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’.
The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality.
A constant r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Concrete Cylinder, Distressed Black by Dylan Myers
By Dylan Myers Design
Located in Elkridge, MD
Concrete cylinder by Dylan Myers Design. Hand crafted 22" x 22" concrete cylinder in distressed
Category
2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Concrete
LARGE ANTIQUE CHINESE OPIUM COFFEE TABLE WiTH CANE INSET TOP J1
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Large Antique Distressed Chinese Opium Coffee Table With
Category
20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
LIRA Old Chestnut Coffee Table - 17th Century Italian Refectory Style in stock
Located in Encinitas, CA
level of distress. “Lira” Premium Old Walnut coffee table with lyre shaped bases and forged iron
Category
2010s Italian Baroque Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 22 in W 45.5 in D 29.5 in
17th C Style Italian Solid Walnut 60x34 Coffee Table finish & size options
Located in Encinitas, CA
level of distress.“Lira” Premium Old Walnut coffee table with lyre shaped bases and forged iron elements
Category
2010s Italian Baroque Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
17th C Refectory Style Old Italian Walnut 42x26 Coffee Table with finish options
Located in Encinitas, CA
level of distress.“Lira” Premium Old Walnut coffee table with lyre shaped bases and forged iron elements
Category
2010s Italian Baroque Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
H 20 in W 42 in D 26 in
17th C Refectory Style Old Italian Solid Walnut 50x30 Coffee Table with options
Located in Encinitas, CA
level of distress.“Lira” Premium Old Walnut coffee table with lyre shaped bases and forged iron elements
Category
2010s Italian Baroque Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
H 20 in W 50 in D 30 in
Rustic Vintage Side Table with Drawer
Located in Asheville, NC
Country style farm table with drawer in apron, coffee table height, distressed green milk paint
Category
Antique 19th Century American Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Midcentury Waterfall Scroll Table with Reserved Court Scenes Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
and slightly distressed appearance. The coffee table features a rectangular top with waterfall sides
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Regency French Ormolu Bronze Mirrored Gueridon Coffee Table Paw Feet Lorin Marsh
By Lorin Marsh
Located in Roslyn, NY
/ coffee table with paw feet retailed by The Lorin Marsh Showroom in the D & D Building NYC.
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Gueridon
Materials
Bronze
H 26 in W 24 in D 43.5 in
Beautiful Coffee Table with Distressed Gold Metal Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
1960s coffee table with alabaster/shells in resin top with distressed gold metal base.
Category
20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Late 20th Century Distressed Cast Metal Glass Top Coffee Cocktail Table
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Contemporary style glass top cocktail table, unbranded. Heavily constructed distressed cast metal
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
H 21.25 in W 33.5 in D 27.5 in
Antique Rustic Coffee Table
Located in Katonah, NY
Distressed wood coffee table made out of antique barnwood
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Empire Style 1940s Baguès Bronze Coffee Table
By Maison Baguès
Located in Mt. Kisco, NY
Empire style 1940s Baguès gilt bronze coffee table having distressed mirrored top, hoofed feet
Category
Vintage 1940s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Jangsu Wine Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rustic wine table with worn wooden top and distressed pained wood base. Pefect coffee table size.
Category
Antique 19th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Vintage Driftwood Distressed Coffee Table from Mexico with Round Metal Studs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage driftwood distressed coffee table from Mexico from the mid-20th century, with round metal
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Driftwood
English Original Painted Coffee Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th C original painted and distressed coffee table. 1880.
Reference: 8418
Dimensions
74.5 inches
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Vintage Industrial Wooden Toy Trunk Coffee Table on Castors
Located in Oakville, CT
Authentic vintage distressed coffee table made of a wooden storage trunk and antique castors
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Steel, Iron
Vintage Driftwood Midcentury Coffee Table from Mexico with Square Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage driftwood distressed coffee table from Mexico with round metal studs and square legs
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Driftwood
Distressed Mirror Coffee Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
20th century Gilded metal and distressed mirror coffee table. Fantastic design.
Dimensions
63
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Distressed Drum Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rustic style round table with salvage style wood in varying levels of distress.
(Please confirm
Category
20th Century Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Modern Distressed Wood Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern contemporary distressed wood coffee table. A sleek contemporary style piece constructed in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Monumental Distressed Wood Plank Coffee Table
Located in west palm beach, FL
Incredible vintage distressed wood plank coffee table. Beautiful cutaway corners with a carved
Category
Late 20th Century North American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Jonathan Charles Distressed Mirror Top Coffee Table
By Jonathan Charles
Located in Manhasset, NY
Hollywood Regency style Jonathan Charles distressed mirror top coffee table. A gilt metal base
Category
1990s Korean Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Brustlin Workshop Coffee Table in Distressed Patina
Located in Ross, CA
Coffee table made by Richard Allen Brustlin (1935-2020) a master finisher and guilder who inspired
Category
Early 2000s North American French Provincial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Finest Stamped Jansen Distressed Gilt Coffee Table
Located in Manhasset, NY
, Coffee table Stamped Jansen. This table is photographed in the Jansen Book by James Archer Abbott.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
French Distressed Paint Coffee Table w/ Zinc Top
Located in Chicago, IL
Wonderfully distressed painted coffee table fabricated from antique wood in the South of France and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Zinc
Vintage Ralph Lauren Distressed Leather Top Coffee Table
By Ralph Lauren
Located in North York, ON
This French Country style coffee table is designed by Ralph Lauren. The top surface is all leather
Category
Vintage 1970s American Country Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
c.1950 Iron Coffee Table w/ Distressed Mirror Top
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage shabby-chic iron coffee table with scrolled acanthus leaf details and it's original
Category
Vintage 1950s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Chinese Qing Dynasty Distressed Waterfall Coffee Table with Scrolling Feet
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period wooden waterfall coffee table from the 19th century, with distressed
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 19.25 in W 59 in L 19.25 in
Ralph Lauren Distressed Leather Steam Trunk Coffee Table on Stand
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Dayton, OH
Ralph Lauren distressed leather steam trunk coffee table on stand 40"
Drawing inspiration from
Category
Late 20th Century Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Large Reclaimed Pine Wood Coffee Table with Distressed Black Finish
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Large reclaimed pine wood coffee table with distressed black finish
Size: 67 x 43 x 17
The top
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine, Reclaimed Wood
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Distressed Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of distressed coffee tables for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct distressed coffee tables — often made from wood, metal and glass — can elevate any home. We have 28 antique and vintage distressed coffee tables in-stock, while there are 10 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of distressed coffee tables available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Distressed coffee tables made by Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Large distressed coffee tables can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller distressed coffee tables available at 1stDibs — each spanning 15.5 inches in width — may make for a better choice. Many distressed coffee tables are appealing in their simplicity, but sicis, Jonathan Charles and Thonet produced popular distressed coffee tables that are worth a look.
How Much are Distressed Coffee Tables?
Prices for distressed coffee tables start at $525 and top out at $16,976 with the average selling for $2,950.
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 Distressed Coffee Tables
- Why is it called a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Coffee tables were originally used in living spaces during social gatherings to support a tray containing multiple mugs, a coffee pot, creamers and sugar bowls. Low to the ground and centrally located in the space, coffee tables reduced the host or hostess’s need to constantly stand and serve her guests.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A coffee table should generally be two-thirds as long as the sofa it stands in front of and around the same height as the sofa’s seat cushions.
- Is an ottoman a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Can a coffee table be too low?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Yes, a coffee table can be too low. Most experts recommend choosing a coffee table that is around one to two inches lower than the seat height of your sofa or loveseat. You may find it difficult to access items on the tabletop while seated if you choose a shorter table. In addition, an overly low coffee table can make a room feel cramped or unbalanced. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Sometimes, designers intentionally place ultra-low coffee tables in spaces to create a bold contrast in a large room. Feel free to break from convention when choosing a coffee table. What's most important is that the finished result appeals to you and allows you to enjoy your seating area to the fullest. Shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- Who invented the coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024No one knows for sure who invented the coffee table. The earliest examples of the occasional table can be traced back to Victorian-era Britain. At that time, makers like William Watt and Collinson and Lock were producing coffee tables in large quantities.
Notably, F. Stuart Foote, the designer behind the American Imperial Furniture Company, claimed to have invented the coffee table in the early 20th century. He stated that he did so by cutting down the legs of a dining table. However, it's unlikely that Foote is the actual inventor of the coffee table, as books describing coffee tables existed in the UK a decade before his birth in 1872.
Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
The difference between a sofa table and a coffee table is that a sofa table is always behind the sofa and a coffee table is in front of it. Additionally, a sofa table is the same height as the sofa and a coffee table is much shorter.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.
The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.
Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa, and its depth will match the seating. These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables, but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.
Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between a center table and a coffee table is usually size. Center tables tend to be larger-sized accent tables placed in the center of seating areas. On the other hand, coffee tables are smaller tables usually positioned in front of sofas and loveseats. On 1stDibs, find a variety of center tables and coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a coffee table and a console table is in the design. A coffee table is a low table that comes in many shapes, such as surfaces that are rectangles, squares, ovals or circles. Console tables are taller and usually have elongated shapes, such as ovals, rectangles or semicircles. Placement is another differentiator between the two types of tables. Coffee tables usually go in front of sofas and loveseats, while console tables may be placed behind a sofa or loveseat or along a wall. Find a large collection of coffee tables and console tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024There 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.
- What is a tray top coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021Tray 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, 2024Coffee 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, 2023To 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, 2022Styling 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.
- Are glass coffee tables durable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether glass coffee tables are durable depends on the craftsmanship and the materials. Generally, tables with tempered glass are less likely to shatter and break. How well you care for a coffee table will also impact its life span. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of glass coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024How big a coffee table for a sectional should be depends on the dimensions of the sectional. For a balanced look, a coffee table should be roughly two-thirds of the length of the sofa portion of a sofa and chaise sectional. If you have an L-shaped sofa, the coffee table should be around two-thirds of the length of each arm. Find a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To date a Lane coffee table, look for the serial number on the underside of the piece. On most Lane coffee tables, reading the number from right to left will tell you the date that the table was manufactured. For example, a serial number that says 852140 would have been produced on April 12, 1958. Founded in Virginia in the early 20th century, Lane is largely known for its cedar chests and innovative mid-century modern designs. Find a variety of Lane coffee tables on 1stDibs.
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The Ultimate Guide to Types of Tables for the Home
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Inspired by the Cosmos, Sandra Nunnerley’s Nova Table Has a Futuristic Feel
The designer’s innovative use of an unexpected material gives this console a lift.
This 19th-Century Gilded Desk Displays a Fanciful Kingdom in Marquetry
The stately piece brings both gravitas and whimsy to any work space.
In Guadalajara, These Luscious Side Tables Are Chiseled from Volcanic Rock
Use them as tables or stools, indoors or out.