Dowel Coffee Table
Patterned Marquetry Scenic Organic Doweled Teak Coffee or Cocktail Table
By Ferdinando Loffredo
Located in Southampton, NJ
An organic artist patterned teak dowel 3-tier cocktail table having a beautiful landscape feature
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mirror, Teak
$1,500
H 15.25 in W 52 in D 30 in
Solid Teak & Walnut Block Swedish Coffee Table on Tapered Dowel Legs Mint
By Carl Hansen, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Solid teak & walnut Block Swedish coffee table on tapered dowel legs mint.
Beautiful two tone
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak, Walnut
$6,000
H 16 in W 58 in D 22 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Solid Teak Rectangle Coffee Table Tapered Dowel Legs
By Peter Hvidt, France & Søn
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern solid teak rectangle coffee table tapered dowel legs.
Hans Wegner, Peter
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
$4,500
H 16 in W 60 in D 20 in
Bamboo Rattan Rectangular Smoked Glass Top Coffee Table with Dowel Bottom Shelf
By Paul Frankl
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern bamboo bronze glass top rectangular coffee table.
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Glass
$1,800
H 18 in W 22 in D 60 in
Gordon Martz Tile Mosaic Round Top Coffee Table on Tapered Dowel Legs MINT!
By Gordon Martz
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Gordon Martz Tile Mosaic Mid-Century Modern round top coffee table on tapered dowel legs MINT!.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Chestnut
Hand-Carved Wooden Clamp and Glass Coffee Table - France 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Hand-carved, solid wood clamping jacks with glass pane brutalist coffee table. Dowels carved from
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Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
$4,300 / item
H 15.8 in W 39 in D 22.9 in
Gibbings for Widdicomb Triangular Tapered Dowel Leg Coffee Side Table Mint!
By John Widdicomb, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Triangular Tapered Dowel Leg Coffee Side Table MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Walnut
$2,400
H 18 in W 36 in D 32 in
Square Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dowel Leg Side Coffee Occasional Table Mint!
By Adrian Pearsall, Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Square Mid-Century Modern walnut dowel leg side coffee occasional table mint!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Teak
$1,200
H 15 in W 21 in D 21 in
Danish Mid Century Modern Oiled Walnut Dowel Legs Square Coffee Table Mint!
By John Stuart Inc., Jens Risom
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern oiled walnut dowel legs square coffee table mint!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Walnut
$1,800
H 18 in W 30 in D 30 in
Ebonised Walnut Tile Top Dowel Tapered Leg Knife Edge Mid-Century Coffee Table
By Paul McCobb, Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Ebonised walnut tile top dowel tapered leg knife edge mid-century coffee table mint!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Walnut
$4,000
H 14 in W 52 in D 22 in
Teak Danish Modern Wrap Around Fan Shape Coffee Table Dowel Tapered Legs Mint!
By Hans J. Wegner, Arne Vodder
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Unusual teak Danish modern wrap around fan shape coffee table dowel tapered legs mint!
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Teak
$6,000
H 21 in W 63 in D 29 in
Light Walnut Oversize 32" Wide Two Drawers Dowel Leg Step End Coffee Table MINT!
By American of Martinsville, Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Light Walnut Oversize 32" Wide Two Drawers Dowel Leg Step End Coffee Table MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
$2,600
H 23 in W 32 in D 32 in
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Eames Dowel Leg Coffee Table
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A rare and very early Eames Dowel leg coffee table with clear birch wood legs and unique book
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Eames Dowel Leg Coffee Table DTW40
By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Garnerville, NY
Rare Eames for Herman Miller dowel leg coffee table. This piece was purchased out of a beautiful
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate, Plywood
Modern Handmade Coffee Table, Dowel Construction with Opposing Drawers
Located in Manhasset, NY
Custom handmade coffee table, dowel construction opposing drawers. This rustic bronze mounted
Category
Late 20th Century Country Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
1980s Solid Pine Thick Dowel Leg Coffee Table by Finnsauna Lagerholm
Located in Toronto, CA
Pine shines on this freshly refinished thick dowel leg coffee table by Finnsauna Lagerholm. The
Category
Vintage 1980s Finnish Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
Dowel Table by Katavolos, Littell & Kelley for Laverne International
By Laverne International, Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dowel table by William Katavolos, Douglas Kelley and Ross Littell in 1950's, USA. The table
Category
Antique 1650s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Dowel Bench by Milo Baughman
Located in San Diego, CA
design. Can be used as a bench or coffee table.
Category
20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Walnut Dowel bench/table by Milo Baughman for Glenn of Ca.
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Walnut Dowel bench / table by Milo Baughman for Glenn of Ca.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Ebonized Dowel Bench by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Ebonized long dowel bench / coffee table by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Walnut and Birch Dowel Bench by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Could also be used as a coffee table, or base for smaller cabinets.
Condition: Excellent restored
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Birch, Walnut
Large Coffee Table by Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Dowel Wood Coffee Table with woven thatch under glass top by Karl Springer, American 1980's
Category
Late 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Robsjohn-Gibbings Walnut and Marble Coffee Table
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century classic dark brown stained Walnut dowel framed coffee table with original creamy white
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Solid Elm Coffee Table Style of Jean Touret, France 1950s
By Jean Touret
Located in New York, NY
Hand-carved solid elm coffee table with dowel joinery and a gouged top in the style of Marolles
Category
Mid-20th Century French Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Cocktail Table
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in St. Louis, MO
T.H.Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb dowel edge coffee table with tapered legs. Can be refinished in
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Solid Oak Minimalist Side Table with Scultpted Legs, France, 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Modernist solid oak side or coffee table; dowels mounting. In good vintage condition.
This item
Category
Vintage 1970s French Side Tables
Materials
Oak
Gibbings Widdicomb Walnut Dowel Base Marble-Top Rectangular Coffee Table
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, John Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Gibbings for Widdicomb rectangular marble top coffee table.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Milo Baughman Walnut Dowel Bench
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern bench designed by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California in walnut. This piece displays sleek lines and a low profile.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Italian Deco 3 Tier Glass Side End Occasional Step Table Tapered Dowel Legs Mint
By Fontana Arte
Located in Rockaway, NJ
1940's Italian Fontana Arte Style Deco 3 tier glass side end occasional step table tapered dowel
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 24 in W 30 in D 16 in
Solid Elm Coffee Table Style of Jean Touret, France 1950s
By Jean Touret
Located in New York, NY
Hand-carved solid elm coffee table with dowel joinery and a gouged top in the style of Marolles
Category
Mid-20th Century French Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
Milo Baughman Walnut and Maple Long Dowel Bench, 1950s
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Early, Milo Baughman for Glenn of California maple and walnut dowel low profile longer coffee table
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Maple, Walnut
Milo Baughman Walnut and Maple Long Dowel Bench, 1950s
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Early Milo Baughman for Glenn of California maple and walnut dowel low profile longer coffee table
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Maple, Walnut
Milo Baughman Walnut and Maple Long Dowel Bench, 1950s
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Early Milo Baughman for Glenn of California maple and walnut dowel low profile longer coffee table
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Maple, Walnut
Milo Baughman Walnut and Maple Long Bench for Glenn
By Milo Baughman
Located in San Francisco, CA
Milo Baughman for Glenn of California maple and walnut dowel low profile longer coffee table or
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Maple, Walnut
ORGANIC DOWELED COFFEE TABLE
Located in Miami, FL
Organic doweled coffee table with an interesting inlaid design to the top.
Category
20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Coffee table designed by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California
Located in TUJUNGA, CA
Wood dowel coffee table designed by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Wrought Iron and Dowel Top Coffee Table by Laverne
Located in New York, NY
A rectangular coffee table with a series of dowels that form the top and wrought iron legs with
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Walnut Dowel Frame Travertine Coffee Table by Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Walnut dowel frame polished travertine top rectangular coffee table, by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
great star shaped French table base from dowels
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wonderful table base made with dozens of beech dowels fastened with copper wire. Can support a
Category
Vintage 1960s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Milo Baughman Dowel Bench
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in San Francisco, CA
Petite 4' dowel bench by Milo Baughman for Glenn of Califorina. Walnut frame with contrasting birch
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut, Birch
Milo Baughman Walnut Dowel Table for Glenn of California
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in San Diego, CA
Milo Baughman walnut dowel table or bench by Glenn of California. Designed to be used as a coffee
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Dowel Table or Bench by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in San Diego, CA
Walnut coffee table/bench with hickory dowels by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Walnut Dowel Bench by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in Long Beach, CA
coffee table, a bench, or a platform for a cabinet. The frame and legs are all solid walnut with lighter
Category
Mid-20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Milo Baughman Bench / Coffee Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
Low dowel bench or coffee table by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California. Walnut sides and legs
Category
20th Century American Benches
Materials
Walnut, Birch
Terrazzo Topped Coffee Table with Wooden Doweled Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Terrazzo topped coffee table with radius corners with wooden cylindrical legs.
Category
Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Milo Baughman Dowel Bench and Coffee Table for Glenn of California, 1950
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in Portland, OR
Milo Baughman's for Glenn of California large dowel bench, circa late 1950s. This lovely piece of
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Maple, Walnut
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Superb Pair of Maison Baguès 3-tier side table in patinated brass with original mirrored cloudy glass.
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Materials
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Japanese Meiji Four Panel Screen Wild Geese Over Reeds
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Guillerme et Chambron Coffee Table, Oak and Ceramic, Votre Maison, France, 1960s
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Farm Tables
Materials
Chestnut
$5,780
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By Bertu Furniture
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By Roger Capron
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Dowel Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal dowel coffee table for your home. Frequently made of wood, walnut and metal, every dowel coffee table was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the dowel coffee table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right dowel coffee table, those designed in Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one dowel coffee table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Milo Baughman, Glenn of California and Charles and Ray Eames produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Dowel Coffee Table?
Prices for a dowel coffee table start at $1,250 and top out at $4,500 with the average selling for $2,467.
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 Dowel Coffee Table
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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, 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 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 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 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.
- 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 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.
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