Double Coffee Table in Handcrafted Colorless Varnished Steel
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table double in handcrafted steel, dark finish.
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Double Coffee Table in Oak "Paula" by Jacques Jarrige
$34,000 / item
Double Coffee Table in Oak "Paula" by Jacques Jarrige
By Jacques Jarrige
Located in New York, NY
This striking set of two nesting coffee tables in solid oak exemplifies Jacques Jarrige’s sculptural approach to furniture. Each table is hand-carved, with tops and legs shaped by an...
Category
2010s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Double Coffee Table attributed to Grupo NP2, Nerone e Patuzzi
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional coffee table is attributed to the Italian design duo Grupo NP2 – Nerone and Patuzzi, created in the 1970s. It consists of two identical parts that can be arranged to...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Metal
Mid-Century Modern Walnut "Bowtie" End Tables By Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Brooklyn, NY
They also work well as double coffee tables. Without a doubt they are stylish pieces from one of the most sought-after designers of the mid century period - the perfect addition to a...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Double Heart Coffee Table
$3,945 / item
Double Heart Coffee Table
By Giulia Ligresti
Located in Milan, IT
The rugged versatility of this iron coffee table is softened by the romantic inspiration of the design, making it a perfect addition to an eclectic home décor. This fun attention-gra...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Double X Coffee Table by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
X coffee table, hammered details X brass bases with rock crystal top. Created by Phoenix gallery.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rock Crystal
1970s Double Tier Rattan Glass Coffee Table
By McGuire
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, Organic double tier rattan coffee table you could hope to find.
Category
Vintage 1970s Philippine Bohemian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan
Travertine Double Pedestal Coffee Table, France 1980's
Located in New York, NY
Carved Travertine on double pedestal bases with a grooved relief
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Mahogany Double Pedestal Two Drawers Rectangular Coffee Table
By Henredon, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern double pedestal flame mahogany coffee table with two drawers.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Double Lucite Pedestal Oval Glass Top Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Lucite and machined brass "gills" form pedestal bases oval glass top coffee table.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Double Wave Coffee Table, White Lacquer Table by Christian Siriano
By Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order two-layer coffee table designed by Christian Siriano. Material: White lacquer top with natural maple legs (available in custom finish) Dimensions Bottom Layer: Over...
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Maple, Lacquer
Double Trestle Danish Teak Coffee Table by CFC Silkeborg
By Illum Wikkelsø, CFC Silkeborg
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Exceptionally rare coffee table by CFC (C.F. Christensen) Silkeborg, one of Denmark's most respected mid-century table makers.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Teak
Peter Ghyczy T24 Coffee Table Double Glas 70s Design 60x60
By Peter Ghyczy
Located in Oirlo, LI
Discover the timeless elegance of T24 Coffee Table whit Double glass, a masterpiece by renowned designer Peter Ghyczy.
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Double Stairs Coffee Table 40 4 Legs by Contain
$2,999 / item
Double Stairs Coffee Table 40 4 Legs by Contain
Located in Geneve, CH
Double stairs coffee table 40 4 Legs by Contain.
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Marble, Brass, Iron
Double Strong Raw Coffee Table in Handcrafted Colorless Varnished Steel
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table double strong raw in handcrafted steel, dark finish.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Double-Sided Spindle Coffee Table
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts style two-tier spindle coffee table with double-sided drawers that pull out on each side of the table.
Category
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Copper
Midcentury Bronze Double Monkey Coffee Table Base with Verde Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage bronze double monkey coffee table base from the mid-20th century, with verde patina.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Double X Base Glass Top Rectangular Coffee Table on Wheels
By John Widdicomb, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern double X-base design coffee table from c.1970's.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Italian Art Deco double hexagonal top coffe table in wood, 1930s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Art Deco double hexagonal top coffe table in wood, 1930s Coffee table with double hexagonal top, made entirely of wood in different colors.
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Italian Hollywood Regency Gold Gilt Metal Double Pedestal Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Hollywood Regency Gold Gilt Metal Double Pedestal Base Coffee Table with Oval Beveled Glass Top.
Category
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Coffee Table with Formica Double-Sided Top, Interier Praha, Czechoslovakia, 1960
Located in Żory, PL
This coffee table with double-sided formica top was produced in the 1960s in Czechoslovakia.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Formica, Wood
Italian Art Deco double shelf round coffe table in wood, 1930s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Art Deco double shelf round coffe table in wood, 1930s Coffee table with two round shelves in wood The square legs are made of black painted wood.
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
1960s Danish Rosewood Mid-Century Modern Double Leaf Coffee Table
$1,316Sale Price|20% Off
1960s Danish Rosewood Mid-Century Modern Double Leaf Coffee Table
Located in Seattle, WA
Mid-Century Modern coffee table features woven rattan lower shelf and 8" drop leaves on each end. It measures 21-1/2" tall x 45" long (can extend to 61" with both leaves raised) x 21...
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Maelis Coffee Table by Nolita Harbour - Double Travertine with Poplar-Root
Located in Carvalhosa, PT
Maelis Coffee Table is an organic form poplar root coffee table, conceived as a layered sculptural volume that anchors seating areas with quiet authority. Its geometry balances mater...
Category
2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Mid Century Modern Curved Lucite Double Pedestal Rectangular Glass Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid Century Modern Curved Lucite Double Pedestal Rectangular Glass Coffee Table. Item features a 0.75" thick glass top, 1" thick lucite curved pedestals, etched design, clean moderni...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
Philip & Kelvin LaVerne " Creation of Man " Double Pedestal Bronze Coffee Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in St. Louis, MO
Truly a work of art, this fine LaVerne example is a double fluted pedestal "Creation of Man" motif etched tabletop described by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne as: 'God giving breath to Ad...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Italian Mid-Century Square, Double Tier Cantilevered Coffee Table, Fontana Arte
By Franco Albini and Franca Helg, Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
A Rare Italian, Mid-Century Modern, Square Form, Double Tiered and Cantilevered Coffee Table Attributed to Fontana Arte circa 1960.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Steel
Carved Wood Double Rams Head Coffee Table, Hollywood Regency, circa 1970
$3,293Sale Price|20% Off
Carved Wood Double Rams Head Coffee Table, Hollywood Regency, circa 1970
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Superb coffee / side table composed of a glass plate and 4 goats / rams / aries in carved, patinated wood and decorated with colored glasses. Hollywood Regency, circa 1970 In good ...
Category
Vintage 1970s European Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Vintage Boho Chic, Hollywood Regency, Double Lying Rams Coffee Table, 1980s
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Very nice vintage design, boho chic, Hollywood Regency, lying rams for a coffee table in carved wood dating back to the 1980s. Beautiful color paint. We have a large round glass ...
Category
Vintage 1980s European Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Pace Double X Chrome Coffee Table, Glass Top, Vintage Design, 1970s
Located in Stamford, CT
Table is 30" square x 18.25" high. The glass is 0.75" thick. Stunning double X chrome base. A versatile small size. Base alone is 21.5" square.
Category
Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Flip Top Folding Double Parquet Top Chestnut Coffee Cocktail Table Carved Legs
By Henredon, Drexel, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Flip Top Folding Double Parquet Top Chestnut Coffee Cocktail Table Carved Legs MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chestnut, Oak
Mid Century Modern Double Pedestal Thick Cream Off-White Lacquer Coffee Table
By Robert Kuo, Enrique Garcel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern Double Pedestal Thick Cream Off-White Lacquer Enamel Coffee Table MINT!
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Coc...
Materials
Enamel
French Double Tier Brass & Nickel Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo & Maison Charles
By Maison Charles et Fils
Located in New York, NY
Elegant French Mid-Century Modern double tier coffee table in solid brass and polished nickel with two smoked glass tops designed by Willy Rizzo.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Studio Coffee Table in solid curly Maple with double Access Drawer USA, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Sculptural coffee table in solid curly (flamed) maple, featuring a beautifully figured top and refined joinery throughout.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Maple
Gorgeous Leon Rosen for Pace Collection Double X-Base Chrome Coffee Table
By Pace Collection
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous double X-base chrome coffee table designed by Leon Rosen for Pace Collection.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Large Square French Midcentury Double Tier Lucite & Brass Coffee Table by Vandel
By Pierre Vandel
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant, Large, Square, French Mid-Century Modern, double level cocktail table in Lucite and brass by Pierre Vandel, France, circa 1970. The square form of this table is rare and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Bronze Looking to the Heavens Double Cherub Coffee Table Base with Dark Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A bronze double cherub "Looking to the Heavens" coffee table base with dark patina.
Category
Late 20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Double Tray Coffee Table by Maison Jansen, Bronze, Glass and Leather
By Maison Jansen
Located in Miami, FL
Double tray Mid-Century coffee table by Maison Jansen.
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Large Mid-Century Double Tier Bronze Coffee Table by Silas Seandel, 1970, Signed
By Silas Seandel
Located in New York, NY
A Large Mid-Century Modern Double Tier Coffee / Cocktail Table in Hand-Crafted Iron, Bronze, Brass, and Copper, signed by Silas Seandel circa 1970.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Copper, Iron
Leon Rosen Pace Collection Chrome JAX-Double X Base Tinted Glass Coffee Table
By Leon Rosen
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Modern Leon Rosen Pace Collection Chrome JAX-Double X Base Tinted Round Glass Top Coffee Table Vintage modern Leon Rosen for Pace Collection style heavy chrome JAX-base and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Italian Modern Double-Shelf Coffee Table in White Painted Wood and Metal, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Double-shelf coffee table in white painted wood and metal, 1980s Rectangular double-shelf coffee table in white painted wood.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Italian modern Gray and white metal round coffee table with double shelf, 1990s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Gray and white metal round coffee table with double shelf, 1990s Coffee table with double shelf in grey-beige painted metal.
Category
1990s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
1965, Martin Visser, Rare Double Glas Coffee Table Designed for SzZ01 Easy Chair
By Martin Visser
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach, check last five pictures of this listing or find more details on his family name plus eu, is for sale soon too. :-) Very rare coffee ta...
Category
Mid-20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Italian mid-century modern Double shelf coffee table in buxus and wood 1930-1940
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Double shelf coffee table in buxus and wood, 1930-1940s Coffee table with double rectangular shelf, entirely made of wood covered with buxus (paper derivat...
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Other
Bronze Organic Double Wave Design Table
Located in Tempe, AZ
Bronze and Glass Double Wave Table by Tom Bollinger – Sculptural Ocean-Inspired Design The Double Wave Table by artist Tom Bollinger is a sculptural bronze and glass table that tran...
Category
2010s American Art Nouveau Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Paul McCobb "Plateau" Double-Sided Cocktail Table
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul McCobb "Plateau" Double-Sided Cocktail Table, features refinished black lacquer over mahogany wood with an original leather top with aluminum edge single drawer and shelf on eac...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Bronze Organic Double Wave Design Table with Black Patina
Located in Tempe, AZ
Bronze and Glass Double Wave Table by Tom Bollinger – Sculptural Ocean-Inspired Design The Double Wave Table by artist Tom Bollinger is a sculptural bronze and glass table that tran...
Category
2010s American Art Nouveau Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Edoardo Paoli Double Tier Arlecchino Table for Vitrex
By Edoardo Paoli, Vitrex
Located in Hanover, MA
Arlecchino double two-tier table designed by Edoardo Paoli for Vitrex circa 1955. Original green enamel legs, If requested we can re-enamel in your choice of color(s). Original amoe...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
Elegant Italian Silver Leaf Double Level Cocktail Table
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Italian, Mid-Century style, silver leafed double level cocktail table embracing neoclassical and modern traditions. Timeless, modern and practical.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Double Bar Table 50 3 Legs by Contain
$3,270 / item
Double Bar Table 50 3 Legs by Contain
Located in Geneve, CH
Double bar table 50 3 legs by Contain Dimensions: D 50 x H 51 cm Materials: Iron, brass, terrazzo, marble, stone. Available in different finishes and dimensions. The Connector ...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Marble, Brass, Iron
Christian Krass, Art Déco coffee table, circa 1930
By Christian Krass
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Christian Krass, Art Déco double tray coffee table, circa 1930
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Double Level French Colonial Cocktail Table, French Indochina, 1930
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and practical double level French Indochina coffee table in kingwood with slatted wood tops and elegant tapered legs ending in delicate solid brass sabots.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Danish Rosewood and Travertine Coffee and Side Table Set
By Gillis Lundgren
Located in Lutz, FL
Lovely solid travertine tops with nice veining and natural variations rest on solid rosewood frames with expressive warm grain patterns. Coffee table has double cross stretcher desig...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Vintage Hand-Carved Painted Wood Rams Coffee Table Bases
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Hand-Carved Painted Wood Rams Coffee Table Bases Offered for sale is a pair of vintage hand carved double rams head coffee table bases.
Category
Late 20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Custom Spectacular Etched Brass and Double Agate Rectangular Cocktail Table
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom, spectacular etched brass and double-agate rectangular cocktail table. Customization is available in different sizes, agate, finishes, and table base colors. Inquire with V...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Coc...
Materials
Agate, Brass
Italian modern Coffee table bedside table in formica red black metal 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Coffee table or bedside table in formica and black metal, 1960s Coffee table with double shelf in formica with brown edge in walnut color.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Round Rattan and Bamboo Coffee Table, Italy, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Mid-Century Modern round coffee table with double shelves completely in bamboo and rattan made in Italy in the 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
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Double Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of double coffee tables available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and wood, all double coffee tables available were constructed with great care. Find 151 antique and vintage double coffee tables at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 24 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Double coffee tables have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Double coffee tables made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Double coffee tables have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Pace Collection, Leon Rosen and Christopher Kreiling Studio are consistently popular.
How Much are Double Coffee Tables?
Prices for double coffee tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, double coffee tables begin at $1 and can go as high as $65,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,525.
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 Double 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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 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 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.
- 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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, 2023To 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.
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