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Plinth Coffee Table – A Sculptural Statement in Stone
Plinth Coffee Table – A Sculptural Statement in Stone

Plinth Coffee Table – A Sculptural Statement in Stone

Located in Gurugram, IN

The Plinth Coffee Table is an architectural marvel, designed to bring a bold yet refined presence

Category

2010s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

Post-Modern Plinth Coffee Table in Cream Lacquer
Post-Modern Plinth Coffee Table in Cream Lacquer

Post-Modern Plinth Coffee Table in Cream Lacquer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A sculptural post-modern coffee table defined by its soft rectangular top and cylindrical pedestal

Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

1970s Onyx Plinth Coffee Table Large Square Minimalist Cube
1970s Onyx Plinth Coffee Table Large Square Minimalist Cube

1970s Onyx Plinth Coffee Table Large Square Minimalist Cube

Located in Farmingdale, NJ

. Pedrara Onyx is highly figured such as this example. A fabricated table today would feature stone that is

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Onyx

Karl Springer Low Plinth Coffee Table in Goatskin Parchment and Lacquer, 1970
Karl Springer Low Plinth Coffee Table in Goatskin Parchment and Lacquer, 1970

Karl Springer Low Plinth Coffee Table in Goatskin Parchment and Lacquer, 1970

By Karl Springer

Located in Cheyenne, WY

This low coffee table by Karl Springer features an inlay lacquered base with a tabletop from

Category

Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Goatskin, Wood, Lacquer

2010s Large Custom Santos Palisander Wood Plinth Coffee Table 48 x 68
2010s Large Custom Santos Palisander Wood Plinth Coffee Table 48 x 68

2010s Large Custom Santos Palisander Wood Plinth Coffee Table 48 x 68

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an oversized, custom-designed, Santos Palisander Coffee Table. The table was designed and

Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Odense - Marble Coffee Table - Black Eagle
Odense - Marble Coffee Table - Black Eagle

Odense - Marble Coffee Table - Black Eagle

By NORDST

Located in Montelavar, Lisboa

settings, The plinth coffee table integrates seamlessly and enhances any space. Available in various

Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Odense - Marble Coffee Table - Grey Galaxy
Odense - Marble Coffee Table - Grey Galaxy

Odense - Marble Coffee Table - Grey Galaxy

By NORDST

Located in Montelavar, Lisboa

settings, The plinth coffee table integrates seamlessly and enhances any space. Available in various

Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Odense - Marble Coffee Table - Grey Kenzo
Odense - Marble Coffee Table - Grey Kenzo

Odense - Marble Coffee Table - Grey Kenzo

By NORDST

Located in Montelavar, Lisboa

settings, The plinth coffee table integrates seamlessly and enhances any space. Available in various

Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Odense - Marble Coffee Table - Calacatta Viola
Odense - Marble Coffee Table - Calacatta Viola

Odense - Marble Coffee Table - Calacatta Viola

By NORDST

Located in Montelavar, Lisboa

settings, The plinth coffee table integrates seamlessly and enhances any space. Available in various

Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Odense - Marble Coffee Table - White Carrara
Odense - Marble Coffee Table - White Carrara

Odense - Marble Coffee Table - White Carrara

By NORDST

Located in Montelavar, Lisboa

settings, The plinth coffee table integrates seamlessly and enhances any space. Available in various

Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Odense - Marble Coffee Table - Beige Breccia
Odense - Marble Coffee Table - Beige Breccia

Odense - Marble Coffee Table - Beige Breccia

By NORDST

Located in Montelavar, Lisboa

settings, The plinth coffee table integrates seamlessly and enhances any space. Available in various

Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Odense - Marble Coffee Table - Grey Kenzo - Small
Odense - Marble Coffee Table - Grey Kenzo - Small

Odense - Marble Coffee Table - Grey Kenzo - Small

By NORDST

Located in Montelavar, Lisboa

settings, The plinth coffee table integrates seamlessly and enhances any space. Available in various

Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Odense - Marble Coffee Table - Grey Galaxy - Small
Odense - Marble Coffee Table - Grey Galaxy - Small

Odense - Marble Coffee Table - Grey Galaxy - Small

By NORDST

Located in Montelavar, Lisboa

settings, The plinth coffee table integrates seamlessly and enhances any space. Available in various

Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Odense - Marble Coffee Table - Calacatta Viola - Small
Odense - Marble Coffee Table - Calacatta Viola - Small

Odense - Marble Coffee Table - Calacatta Viola - Small

By NORDST

Located in Montelavar, Lisboa

settings, The plinth coffee table integrates seamlessly and enhances any space. Available in various

Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Odense - Marble Coffee Table - Black Eagle - Small
Odense - Marble Coffee Table - Black Eagle - Small

Odense - Marble Coffee Table - Black Eagle - Small

By NORDST

Located in Montelavar, Lisboa

settings, The plinth coffee table integrates seamlessly and enhances any space. Available in various

Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Odense - Marble Coffee Table - Beige Breccia - Small
Odense - Marble Coffee Table - Beige Breccia - Small

Odense - Marble Coffee Table - Beige Breccia - Small

By NORDST

Located in Montelavar, Lisboa

settings, The plinth coffee table integrates seamlessly and enhances any space. Available in various

Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Odense - Marble Coffee Table - White Carrara - Small
Odense - Marble Coffee Table - White Carrara - Small

Odense - Marble Coffee Table - White Carrara - Small

By NORDST

Located in Montelavar, Lisboa

settings, The plinth coffee table integrates seamlessly and enhances any space. Available in various

Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Large Vintage Italian Travertine Coffee Table With Plinth Base
Large Vintage Italian Travertine Coffee Table With Plinth Base

Large Vintage Italian Travertine Coffee Table With Plinth Base

Located in Elkton, MD

Italian travertine coffee table with a two-piece construction, featuring a rectangular tabletop and

Category

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

Materials

Travertine

1980s Postmodern Green Marble Coffee Table with Plinth Base
1980s Postmodern Green Marble Coffee Table with Plinth Base

1980s Postmodern Green Marble Coffee Table with Plinth Base

Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

This commanding coffee table is an exceptional example of late-20th-century postmodern design

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

21st Century Coffee Table Bronze Marbled Top, Plinth Base in Steel
21st Century Coffee Table Bronze Marbled Top, Plinth Base in Steel

21st Century Coffee Table Bronze Marbled Top, Plinth Base in Steel

By Benedikt Bolza Design, B.B. for Reschio

Located in Lisciano Niccone, Perugia

A patinated bronze coffee table. Plinth base in steel with an ebonized finish. A sandwich cut

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Brass

Modern Burl Chrome & Polished Stainless Steel Floating Coffee Table Plinth Base
Modern Burl Chrome & Polished Stainless Steel Floating Coffee Table Plinth Base

Modern Burl Chrome & Polished Stainless Steel Floating Coffee Table Plinth Base

By Milo Baughman, Pace Collection

Located in Topeka, KS

table with chrome plinth base. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Travertine and Walnut Midcentury Coffee Table on a Black Plinth Base
Travertine and Walnut Midcentury Coffee Table on a Black Plinth Base

Travertine and Walnut Midcentury Coffee Table on a Black Plinth Base

By Milo Baughman

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Classic midcentury coffee table with a twist, the travertine and walnut is a wonderful combination.

Category

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

Materials

Travertine

Large Lacquered Square Coffee Table w/ Chrome Plinth Base By Directional 1970s
Large Lacquered Square Coffee Table w/ Chrome Plinth Base By Directional 1970s

Large Lacquered Square Coffee Table w/ Chrome Plinth Base By Directional 1970s

By Directional

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Mid Century Modern plinth base modern white lacquered coffee table with chrome plinth base and

Category

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

Materials

Glass, Wood, Lacquer

Mid Century Teak Clear Glazed Hexagonal Coffee Table With Black Plinth Base
Mid Century Teak Clear Glazed Hexagonal Coffee Table With Black Plinth Base

Mid Century Teak Clear Glazed Hexagonal Coffee Table With Black Plinth Base

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A Mid Century Modern G-Plan Teak Glazed Hexagonal Coffee Table. Table features a Clear glass top

Category

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

Materials

Teak, Glass

1970s Paul Evans Style Cork and Stainless Steel Coffee Table on Plinth Base
1970s Paul Evans Style Cork and Stainless Steel Coffee Table on Plinth Base

1970s Paul Evans Style Cork and Stainless Steel Coffee Table on Plinth Base

By Paul Evans

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Expertly crafted in the style of 1970s designer Paul Evans, this coffee table boasts a a lovely

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail T...

Materials

Cork

Modular Coffee Table Composed Of 3 Modules In Wood & Brass Plinth By José Castro
Modular Coffee Table Composed Of 3 Modules In Wood & Brass Plinth By José Castro

Modular Coffee Table Composed Of 3 Modules In Wood & Brass Plinth By José Castro

Located in NEW YORK, NY

This modular coffee table, composed by 3 modules in high gloss fraké wood and brass plinth.‎ Each

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Alentes Plinth Marble Side Table - Modern Brown Cast Stone & Marble Design
Alentes Plinth Marble Side Table - Modern Brown Cast Stone & Marble Design

Alentes Plinth Marble Side Table - Modern Brown Cast Stone & Marble Design

Located in PALEA FOKEA, ATTIKI

The PLINTH MARBLE side table is both sculptural and functional, a friendly, eclectic touch in any

Category

2010s Greek Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cast Stone, Marble

Plinth Marble Side Table by Alentes Atelier, White Organic Modern Design
Plinth Marble Side Table by Alentes Atelier, White Organic Modern Design

Plinth Marble Side Table by Alentes Atelier, White Organic Modern Design

Located in PALEA FOKEA, ATTIKI

The PLINTH MARBLE side table is both sculptural and functional, a friendly, eclectic touch in any

Category

2010s Greek Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Cast Stone

Red Marble Coffee Table
Red Marble Coffee Table

Red Marble Coffee Table

Located in London, GB

statement coffee table, low plinth, or display surface, this piece brings timeless sophistication and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Vintage Springer Style Grasscloth Coffee Table
Vintage Springer Style Grasscloth Coffee Table

Vintage Springer Style Grasscloth Coffee Table

By Karl Springer

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Fantastic vintage grass cloth plinth base coffee table in the unmistakable style of German-American

Category

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

Materials

Grasscloth

1970s Modern Burl Wood Milo Baughman Style Coffee Table
1970s Modern Burl Wood Milo Baughman Style Coffee Table

1970s Modern Burl Wood Milo Baughman Style Coffee Table

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a modern burl walnut veneered plinth style coffee table. The base is painted black. The

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Burl

Molteni&C Louisa Coffee Table by Vincent Van Duysen
Molteni&C Louisa Coffee Table by Vincent Van Duysen

Molteni&C Louisa Coffee Table by Vincent Van Duysen

By Molteni & C

Located in Boston, MA

suspended tray-like from a conical plinth. The Coffee Table combines eucalyptus wood to create a balanced

Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ash

Octagonal Gilt Regency Pedestal Side Table
Octagonal Gilt Regency Pedestal Side Table

Octagonal Gilt Regency Pedestal Side Table

Located in Chicago, IL

Octagonal stepped plinth based pedestal coffee table in gold leaf over carved wood. Pierced 1/2

Category

Vintage 1960s American End Tables

Materials

Brass

Rustic, Primitive, Wabi Sabi, Naive Vintage Chopping Block Table, England, c19th
Rustic, Primitive, Wabi Sabi, Naive Vintage Chopping Block Table, England, c19th

Rustic, Primitive, Wabi Sabi, Naive Vintage Chopping Block Table, England, c19th

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Hitchin, England

chopping block which would serve perfectly as a side/coffee table/plinth. Sitting on three splayed chip

Category

Antique 19th Century English Rustic Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Marble Plinth Coffee Table
Marble Plinth Coffee Table

Marble Plinth Coffee Table

Unavailable|$3,440

Marble Plinth Coffee Table

By Timothy Oulton

Located in Culver City, CA

removable and do not lock. Variations in the natural veining make each piece of marble, and each table

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble

Bronze Plinth Cocktail Coffee Table
Bronze Plinth Cocktail Coffee Table

Bronze Plinth Cocktail Coffee Table

Unavailable|$13,795 / item

Bronze Plinth Cocktail Coffee Table

Located in New York, NY

Blotchy oxidized bronze plinths with 3/4" clear glass top.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Plinth Cocktail Table
Plinth Cocktail Table

Plinth Cocktail Table

Unavailable|$13,795 / item

Plinth Cocktail Table

By Lorin Marsh

Located in New York, NY

Blotchy oxidized bronze plinths with 3/4" clear glass top.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Postmodern Waterfall Coffee Table Karl Springer Style with Black Plinth
Postmodern Waterfall Coffee Table Karl Springer Style with Black Plinth

Postmodern Waterfall Coffee Table Karl Springer Style with Black Plinth

By Karl Springer

Located in Staten Island, NY

Peach waterfall cascade coffee table with black plinth custom made in 1980s Couple brown paint

Category

Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Grasscloth

Calacatta Viola Plinth Table with matching Bridge Table - Set of Two
Calacatta Viola Plinth Table with matching Bridge Table - Set of Two

Calacatta Viola Plinth Table with matching Bridge Table - Set of Two

Located in Coulsdon, GB

Our timeless Plinth table with a matching bridge table is crafted from a marble called Calacatta

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian Burlwood Coffee Table
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian Burlwood Coffee Table

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian Burlwood Coffee Table

Located in Toronto, CA

Mesmerizing vintage 1960’s burlwood plinth style coffee table. Fabulous to behold, with dynamic

Category

Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Formica

Karl Springer Grasscloth Square Plinth Coffee Table
Karl Springer Grasscloth Square Plinth Coffee Table

Karl Springer Grasscloth Square Plinth Coffee Table

By Karl Springer

Located in New York, NY

Karl Springer square coffee table on a plinth base in off-white / beige lacquered grasscloth

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Grasscloth, Wood

Vintage Chrome Plinth Coffee Table by Cidue Italy
Vintage Chrome Plinth Coffee Table by Cidue Italy

Vintage Chrome Plinth Coffee Table by Cidue Italy

Located in Wilton, CT

Classic Modern 1970's all original low coffee table. Chromed steel supports. Original half inch

Category

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

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Mirrored Coffee table on black lacquer plinth base

Mirrored Coffee table on black lacquer plinth base

Located in New York, NY

Mirrored Coffee table on black lacquer plinth base

Category

20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Bronze Mirrored Cube Coffee Table with Plinth Base
Bronze Mirrored Cube Coffee Table with Plinth Base

Bronze Mirrored Cube Coffee Table with Plinth Base

By Milo Baughman

Located in Dallas, TX

Bronze mirrored cube coffee table with plinth base in the style of Milo Baughman. Dimensions

Category

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

Materials

Mirror

Brass Clad Coffee Table on Wood Plinth Base
Brass Clad Coffee Table on Wood Plinth Base

Brass Clad Coffee Table on Wood Plinth Base

By Sarreid Ltd.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Square brass clad coffee table on a walnut plinth base in the style of Sarreid. The table has a

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Milo Baughman Burl Wood Coffee Table with Plinth Base
Milo Baughman Burl Wood Coffee Table with Plinth Base

Milo Baughman Burl Wood Coffee Table with Plinth Base

By Milo Baughman

Located in Dallas, TX

Milo Baughman burl wood coffee table with plinth base. Coffee table needs refinishing in some areas

Category

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

Materials

Burl

Vintage Rectangle Plinth Marble Stone Coffee Table Or Bench Postmodern
Vintage Rectangle Plinth Marble Stone Coffee Table Or Bench Postmodern

Vintage Rectangle Plinth Marble Stone Coffee Table Or Bench Postmodern

By Angelo Mangiarotti, Pace Collection, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Vintage Rectangle Plinth Marble Coffee Table/Bench. You can use the table also as a bench. The

Category

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

Materials

Marble

Massive Grasscloth Coffee Table on Bright Chrome Plinth Base after Springer
Massive Grasscloth Coffee Table on Bright Chrome Plinth Base after Springer

Massive Grasscloth Coffee Table on Bright Chrome Plinth Base after Springer

By Karl Springer

Located in New York, NY

Large low coffee table having thick grasscloth surface on recessed chrome plinth. Design in the

Category

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

Materials

Grasscloth

Parquet Floating Square Cocktail/Coffee Table with a Plinth Base Mid Century
Parquet Floating Square Cocktail/Coffee Table with a Plinth Base Mid Century

Parquet Floating Square Cocktail/Coffee Table with a Plinth Base Mid Century

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Refinished coffee table with oak parquet in a coffee colored stain on a recessed black plinth base

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail T...

Materials

Oak

Parquet Floating Square Cocktail/Coffee Table with a Plinth Base Mid Century
Parquet Floating Square Cocktail/Coffee Table with a Plinth Base Mid Century

Parquet Floating Square Cocktail/Coffee Table with a Plinth Base Mid Century

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Refinished coffee table with oak parquet on a recessed black plinth base that gives the impression

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail T...

Materials

Oak

Small Chinese Chinoiserie Black Lacquer and Gold Coffee Table Brass Plinth Base
Small Chinese Chinoiserie Black Lacquer and Gold Coffee Table Brass Plinth Base

Small Chinese Chinoiserie Black Lacquer and Gold Coffee Table Brass Plinth Base

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Small Chinese Chinoiserie black lacquer and gold coffee table on brass plinth base. Item featured

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Rosewood, Walnut & Oak Mixed Woods Coffee Table on Black Plinth Base by Dyrlund
Rosewood, Walnut & Oak Mixed Woods Coffee Table on Black Plinth Base by Dyrlund

Rosewood, Walnut & Oak Mixed Woods Coffee Table on Black Plinth Base by Dyrlund

By Dyrlund

Located in Southampton, NJ

Rosewood, walnut and oak mixed woods coffee table on a black plinth base by Dyrlund, Denmark

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak, Rosewood, Walnut

Sarreid Brass Cube Coffee Table Floating on Plinth Base Manner of Milo Baughman
Sarreid Brass Cube Coffee Table Floating on Plinth Base Manner of Milo Baughman

Sarreid Brass Cube Coffee Table Floating on Plinth Base Manner of Milo Baughman

By Sarreid Ltd.

Located in Southampton, NJ

A rare coffee table form by Sarreid. Wrapped in brass having copper rivets throughout over a plinth

Category

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

Materials

Brass, Copper

Modern Oval Coffee Table in Brown Goatskin Parchment on Brass Plinth by Scala
Modern Oval Coffee Table in Brown Goatskin Parchment on Brass Plinth by Scala

Modern Oval Coffee Table in Brown Goatskin Parchment on Brass Plinth by Scala

By Scala Luxury

Located in Glasgow, GB

The Ovallo coffee table by Scala Luxury. A simple and modern oval-shaped coffee table that fuses

Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

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Plinth Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal plinth coffee table for your home. Each plinth coffee table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and stone. There are 20 variations of the antique or vintage plinth coffee table you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect plinth coffee table — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A plinth coffee table made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one plinth coffee table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Milo Baughman, B.B. for Reschio and Benedikt Bolza Design produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Plinth Coffee Table?

A plinth coffee table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,200, while the lowest priced sells for $800 and the highest can go for as much as $26,550.

Finding the Right Coffee-tables-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 Plinth 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 ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    Tray top coffee tables are coffee tables with long, flat rectangular surfaces that are supported by an x-frame base. Low tables that were initially used as tea or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. After coffee drinking and “coffee breaks” became popular, it didn’t take long for coffee and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary tray top coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To style an oval coffee table, create balance with opposites. Choose a sofa and accent chairs with a boxier shape for a striking contrast. Place a rectangular tray in the center and use it to display decorative accents or to store remotes and coasters. Another approach to decorating an oval table is to use decorative accents at different heights. Think of a tall vase placed next to a low bowl and a small sculpture positioned on top of two stacked coffee table books. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oval coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Styling a Noguchi coffee table really depends on the space you’re placing it in. The possibilities are far-reaching, so consider the colors and coordination of the other furniture and fixtures around the table. Noguchi tables look beautiful on their own or styled with flowers, books or pottery. Shop a selection of Isamu Noguchi pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Coffee tables became popular in the 1920s and ’30s. Pieces from this time period often show off the characteristics of Art Deco design, such as metal accents, mirrored finishes and the use of exotic woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Coffee tables first came into use during the Victorian era, largely in response to the rise of coffee houses in London. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs 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 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.