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Organic Oak Coffee Table Set of 2 with Natural Wood and Stained Grey Color
Organic Oak Coffee Table Set of 2 with Natural Wood and Stained Grey Color

Organic Oak Coffee Table Set of 2 with Natural Wood and Stained Grey Color

By Shewekar Elgharably

Located in Cairo, EG

Organic Oak Coffee Table Set of 2 with Natural Wood and Stained Grey Color. Beautifully organic

Category

2010s Egyptian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Mogens Lassen ‘The Egyptian Table’ in Mahogany and Brass by A.J. Iversen
Mogens Lassen ‘The Egyptian Table’ in Mahogany and Brass by A.J. Iversen

Mogens Lassen ‘The Egyptian Table’ in Mahogany and Brass by A.J. Iversen

By Mogens Lassen, A. J. Iversen

Located in Kastrup, DK

Mogens Lassen (1901–1987) This iconic Egyptian Table was designed by Mogens Lassen in the late

Category

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

Materials

Brass

21st Century English Bespoke Cherrywood Coffee Table by Sean Feeney
21st Century English Bespoke Cherrywood Coffee Table by Sean Feeney

21st Century English Bespoke Cherrywood Coffee Table by Sean Feeney

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A unique bespoke cherry and Egyptian granite coffee table made by Sean Feeney (b.1956). With two

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Granite

MIRAGE II Coffee Table by R'Kan
MIRAGE II Coffee Table by R'Kan

MIRAGE II Coffee Table by R'Kan

Located in Giza Governorate, القاهرة

Abstract yet solid like a nest constructed to hold and protect. Interconnected despite any flaws depicting the compromises that bring partners together like a puzzle that starts chao...

Category

2010s Egyptian Modern Tables

Materials

Natural Fiber

MIRAGE I Coffee Table by R'kan
MIRAGE I Coffee Table by R'kan

MIRAGE I Coffee Table by R'kan

Located in Giza Governorate, القاهرة

Abstract yet solid like a nest constructed to hold and protect. Interconnected despite any flaws depicting the compromises that bring partners together like a puzzle that starts chao...

Category

2010s Egyptian Modern Center Tables

Materials

Natural Fiber, Glass

Coffee Table with Hand-Laid Mother-of-Pearl & Organic-Shaped Massive Oak Tops
Coffee Table with Hand-Laid Mother-of-Pearl & Organic-Shaped Massive Oak Tops

Coffee Table with Hand-Laid Mother-of-Pearl & Organic-Shaped Massive Oak Tops

By Shewekar Elgharably

Located in Cairo, EG

Coffee table with hand-laid mother-of-pearl & organic-shaped massive oak tops. Nestled together

Category

2010s Egyptian Modern Tables

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Oak

Walnut Wood Coffee Table Hand-Inlayed with Brass and Mother-of-Pearl Artwork
Walnut Wood Coffee Table Hand-Inlayed with Brass and Mother-of-Pearl Artwork

Walnut Wood Coffee Table Hand-Inlayed with Brass and Mother-of-Pearl Artwork

By Shewekar Elgharably

Located in Cairo, EG

coffee table is inspired by ancient Egypt with the artwork especially commissioned by Egyptian artist

Category

2010s Egyptian Modern Center Tables

Materials

Brass

Mogens Lassen, Egypt Coffee Table 1940's
Mogens Lassen, Egypt Coffee Table 1940's

Mogens Lassen, Egypt Coffee Table 1940's

By Mogens Lassen

Located in Bonita Springs, FL

An Egyptian table designed by Mogens Lassen in light maple wood with a circular top, folding X-form

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Center Tables

Materials

Brass

Egyptian Style Glass Topped Coffee Table
Egyptian Style Glass Topped Coffee Table

Egyptian Style Glass Topped Coffee Table

Located in Stratford upon Avon, GB

Mid-20th century brass Egyptian style glass topped coffee table.

Category

Mid-20th Century European Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

California Lamps & Shades Co. Silvered Egyptian Figures Glass Coffee Table, 1951
California Lamps & Shades Co. Silvered Egyptian Figures Glass Coffee Table, 1951

California Lamps & Shades Co. Silvered Egyptian Figures Glass Coffee Table, 1951

By California Lamps and Shade Co.

Located in San Francisco, CA

top coffee table by California Lamps & Shades Company. Free-form glass top held regally aloft by a

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Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Norwegian Copper and Wood Egyptian Themed Coffee Table by Vad Trevare
Vintage Norwegian Copper and Wood Egyptian Themed Coffee Table by Vad Trevare

Vintage Norwegian Copper and Wood Egyptian Themed Coffee Table by Vad Trevare

By VAD Trevarefabrikk

Located in Riga, Latvia

This coffee table features a stamped copper top with neo-Egyptian themes. Crafted by Vad Trevare

Category

Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Copper

Odda Coffee Table
Odda Coffee Table

Odda Coffee Table

Unavailable|$1,745 / item

Odda Coffee Table

By Tekton Furniture & Design House

Located in Cairo, EG

This beautiful Odda Coffee Table is crafted from massive oak, creating an eye-catching center piece

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Country Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Daphne Coffee Table
Daphne Coffee Table

Daphne Coffee Table

Unavailable|$1,935 / item

Daphne Coffee Table

By Tekton Furniture & Design House

Located in Cairo, EG

Daphne is the perfect addition to your living room! Crafted from massive oak wood, its sturdy construction will ensure years of durability. Its natural wood finish is sure to catch t...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Country Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Malin Coffee Table
Malin Coffee Table

Malin Coffee Table

Unavailable|$2,323 / item

Malin Coffee Table

By Tekton Furniture & Design House

Located in Cairo, EG

Bring a touch of charm to any room with Malin. Crafted from massive oak wood. This sturdy piece adds both beauty and durability to any space. Enjoy the timeless elegance of Malin in ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Country Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Pana Coffee Table L
Pana Coffee Table L

Pana Coffee Table L

Unavailable|$1,745 / item

Pana Coffee Table L

By Tekton Furniture & Design House

Located in Cairo, EG

With its massive oak construction, unique wood joinery, and authentic design, this table is the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Country Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Pana Coffee Table S
Pana Coffee Table S

Pana Coffee Table S

Unavailable|$1,450 / item

Pana Coffee Table S

By Tekton Furniture & Design House

Located in Cairo, EG

With its massive oak construction, unique wood joinery, and authentic design, this table is the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Country Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Baker Furniture Octagonal Coffee Table
Baker Furniture Octagonal Coffee Table

Baker Furniture Octagonal Coffee Table

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Octagonal coffee table from Baker Furniture. Octagonal glass top with Greek key border. Eight

Category

Vintage 1960s American Egyptian Revival Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Karnak Coffee Table by Tarek Shamma
Karnak Coffee Table by Tarek Shamma

Karnak Coffee Table by Tarek Shamma

By Tarek Shamma

Located in Venezia, IT

The coffee table created by Egyptian-born architect and designer Tarek Sharma was first presented

Category

2010s Egyptian Center Tables

Materials

Brass

Mogens Lassen Egyptian Table for A. J. Iversen
Mogens Lassen Egyptian Table for A. J. Iversen

Mogens Lassen Egyptian Table for A. J. Iversen

By A. J. Iversen, Mogens Lassen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Mogens Lassen “The Egyptian Table”. Circular Mahogany coffee table mounted on foldable frame. Top

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Rare “Egyptian" Coffee Table by LaVerne
Rare “Egyptian" Coffee Table by LaVerne

Rare “Egyptian" Coffee Table by LaVerne

By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Rare "Egyptian" coffee table by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne in etched bronze and pewter.

Category

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

Materials

Bronze

Exceptional Neo Egyptian Coffee Table
Exceptional Neo Egyptian Coffee Table

Exceptional Neo Egyptian Coffee Table

Located in Bronx, NY

A rectangular neo Egyptian coffee table with a cannon finish bronze frame. Bronze heads crown the

Category

Vintage 1950s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Circular Walnut 'Egyptian' Coffee Table in the style of Mogens Lassen
Circular Walnut 'Egyptian' Coffee Table in the style of Mogens Lassen

Circular Walnut 'Egyptian' Coffee Table in the style of Mogens Lassen

By Mogens Lassen

Located in Montreal, QC

Circular Walnut 'Egyptian' coffee table in the style of Mogens Lassen by Aimara Masterpieces with

Category

Early 2000s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Rare "Egyptian" Coffee Table by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Rare "Egyptian" Coffee Table by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne

Rare "Egyptian" Coffee Table by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne

By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne

Located in North Miami, FL

Rare "Egyptian" coffee table by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne in acid-etched bronze and pewter

Category

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

Materials

Bronze

Coffee Table by Mogens Lassen
Coffee Table by Mogens Lassen

Coffee Table by Mogens Lassen

By Rud Rasmussen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

'Egyptian' coffee table in cherrywood. Folding frame with brass mounts and fittings. Designed in

Category

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

Materials

Cherry

Mogens Lassen Egyptian Coffee Table by A.J. Iversen in Denmark
Mogens Lassen Egyptian Coffee Table by A.J. Iversen in Denmark

Mogens Lassen Egyptian Coffee Table by A.J. Iversen in Denmark

By Mogens Lassen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Very rare coffee table ‘Egyptian table’ designed by Mogens Lassen. Produced by A.J. Iversen in

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

“The Egyptian Coffee table” in Mahogany by Mogens Lassen for A.J. Iversen
“The Egyptian Coffee table” in Mahogany by Mogens Lassen for A.J. Iversen

“The Egyptian Coffee table” in Mahogany by Mogens Lassen for A.J. Iversen

By A. J. Iversen, Mogens Lassen

Located in Kastrup, DK

The iconic "Egyptian Table" by Mogens Lassen, crafted by A.J. Iversen in the 1940s. This foldable

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

1970's Vintage Egyptian Inspired Coffee Table
1970's Vintage Egyptian Inspired Coffee Table

1970's Vintage Egyptian Inspired Coffee Table

Located in London, GB

A stunning vintage coffee table, dating from the 1970’s. This has a thick, bevelled glass top

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Egyptian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

1970s Vintage Egyptian Inspired Coffee Table
1970s Vintage Egyptian Inspired Coffee Table

1970s Vintage Egyptian Inspired Coffee Table

Located in London, GB

A stunning vintage coffee table, dating from the 1970s. This has a thick, beveled glass top

Category

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

Materials

Glass, Wood

Vintage Regency Egyptian Revival Coffee Table 20th Century
Vintage Regency Egyptian Revival Coffee Table 20th Century

Vintage Regency Egyptian Revival Coffee Table 20th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a stunning Vintage large walnut coffee table, with Greek key border, scroll ends, ormolu

Category

Vintage 1980s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Danish Modern Coffee Table with Egyptian Style Leg Detail
Danish Modern Coffee Table with Egyptian Style Leg Detail

Danish Modern Coffee Table with Egyptian Style Leg Detail

Located in Minneapolis, MN

A gem of a table with ebonized legs that look like the real thing, brass ferrules and exposed

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

Materials

Beech, Rosewood

Mogens Lassen Coffee Table 'Egyptian Table' by A.J. Iversen in Denmark
Mogens Lassen Coffee Table 'Egyptian Table' by A.J. Iversen in Denmark

Mogens Lassen Coffee Table 'Egyptian Table' by A.J. Iversen in Denmark

By Mogens Lassen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Very rare coffee table ‘Egyptian table’ designed by Mogens Lassen. Produced by A.J. Iversen in

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Stamped Copper Egyptian Revival Coffee Table by Vad Trevarefabrikk, 1960s
Stamped Copper Egyptian Revival Coffee Table by Vad Trevarefabrikk, 1960s

Stamped Copper Egyptian Revival Coffee Table by Vad Trevarefabrikk, 1960s

By VAD Trevarefabrikk

Located in Culver City, CA

An absolutely gorgeous stamped copper coffee table by Vad Trevarefabrikk, Norway, 1960s. The table

Category

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

Materials

Copper

Scandinavian Modern 'Egyptian' Style Teak Coffee Table w/ Brass Details
Scandinavian Modern 'Egyptian' Style Teak Coffee Table w/ Brass Details

Scandinavian Modern 'Egyptian' Style Teak Coffee Table w/ Brass Details

Located in Minneapolis, MN

This Scandinavian modern teak coffee table has softly bowed edge details on the sides of the top

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Coffee Table Gold Patina Metal Base and Egypt Stone Top, 1970
Coffee Table Gold Patina Metal Base and Egypt Stone Top, 1970

Coffee Table Gold Patina Metal Base and Egypt Stone Top, 1970

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Designer: unidentified This coffee table was designed in the 1970s in France. Its patinated gold

Category

Vintage 1970s French American Classical Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Metal

Mogens Lassen 'Egyptian' Table
Mogens Lassen 'Egyptian' Table

Mogens Lassen 'Egyptian' Table

By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Lassen

Located in London, GB

Rarely seen large version of Mogens Lassen's Egyptian folding table. Made by master cabinetmakers

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Egyptian Table by Mogens Lassen
Egyptian Table by Mogens Lassen

Egyptian Table by Mogens Lassen

By Mogens Lassen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

'Egyptian table' coffee table in cherry and brass details, 1940s. Mogens Lassen / Rud. Rasmussen.

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

Materials

Cherry

INSEPARABLE Coffee Table
INSEPARABLE Coffee Table

INSEPARABLE Coffee Table

Located in Giza Governorate, القاهرة

“Inseparable” tables are just that: inseparable. They complement each other in a clever and understated manner

Category

2010s Egyptian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

Baker Furniture Egyptian Revival Walnut and Brass Octagonal Cocktail Table
Baker Furniture Egyptian Revival Walnut and Brass Octagonal Cocktail Table

Baker Furniture Egyptian Revival Walnut and Brass Octagonal Cocktail Table

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Egyptian Revival or Neoclassical coffee or cocktail table By Baker Furniture USA, Late

Category

Late 20th Century American Egyptian Revival Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Mogens Lassen Mahogany Egyptian Folding Table
Mogens Lassen Mahogany Egyptian Folding Table

Mogens Lassen Mahogany Egyptian Folding Table

By A. J. Iversen, Mogens Lassen

Located in Kastrup, DK

Mogens Lassen, Danish 1901-1987 Circular mahogany “Egyptian” folding occasional coffee table for

Category

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

Materials

Brass

‘O’ MOSAIC  Coffee Table
‘O’ MOSAIC  Coffee Table

‘O’ MOSAIC Coffee Table

Sold|$3,050 / item

‘O’ MOSAIC Coffee Table

Located in Cairo, EG

Designed and handmade in Egypt using traditional methods of craftsmanship. Shown here with frame

Category

2010s Egyptian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Beech, Oak

Mogens Lassen Rare Large Egyptian Table
Mogens Lassen Rare Large Egyptian Table

Mogens Lassen Rare Large Egyptian Table

By Mogens Lassen

Located in London, GB

Rarely seen large version of Mogens Lassen's Egyptian folding table. Made by master cabinetmakers

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Mogens Lassen Egyptian Table, A. J. Iversen
Mogens Lassen Egyptian Table, A. J. Iversen

Mogens Lassen Egyptian Table, A. J. Iversen

By Mogens Lassen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Mogens Lassen Egyptian Table in mahogany with brass fittings. Designed by Mogens Lassen, 1940

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Denisco Italian Designer Coffee Table, 1960s
Denisco Italian Designer Coffee Table, 1960s

Denisco Italian Designer Coffee Table, 1960s

By Denisco

Located in Oirlo, LI

An amazing designer coffee table from the brand Denisco. Beautiful Italian design with a sleek

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Egyptian Revival Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Mogens Lassen Egyptian table in Elm, Rud Rasmussen
Mogens Lassen Egyptian table in Elm, Rud Rasmussen

Mogens Lassen Egyptian table in Elm, Rud Rasmussen

By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Lassen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Mogens Lassen round coffee table in partly solid Elm wood. Brass details. Model Egyptian table

Category

Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Occasional Table “Egyptian Table” Designed by Mogens Lassen, Denmark, 1940s
Occasional Table “Egyptian Table” Designed by Mogens Lassen, Denmark, 1940s

Occasional Table “Egyptian Table” Designed by Mogens Lassen, Denmark, 1940s

By Mogens Lassen

Located in Stockholm, SE

Occasional table “Egyptian Table” designed by Mogens Lassen, Denmark, 1940s. Mahogany and brass.

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Occasional Table “Egyptian Table” Designed by Mogens Lassen, Denmark, 1940s
Occasional Table “Egyptian Table” Designed by Mogens Lassen, Denmark, 1940s

Occasional Table “Egyptian Table” Designed by Mogens Lassen, Denmark, 1940s

By Mogens Lassen

Located in Stockholm, SE

Occasional table “Egyptian Table” designed by Mogens Lassen, Denmark, 1940s. Mahogany and brass.

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

‘Egyptian Table’ by Mogens Lassen for Rud Rasmussen
‘Egyptian Table’ by Mogens Lassen for Rud Rasmussen

‘Egyptian Table’ by Mogens Lassen for Rud Rasmussen

By Mogens Lassen, A. J. Iversen

Located in AMSTERDAM, NH

‘Egyptian Table’ by Mogens Lassen for Red Rasmussen manufactured by A.J. Iversen.

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Mogens Lassen Ash Egyptian Table, A. J. Iversen
Mogens Lassen Ash Egyptian Table, A. J. Iversen

Mogens Lassen Ash Egyptian Table, A. J. Iversen

By Mogens Lassen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

A rarely seen circular ash Egyptian table with brass fittings. Designed by Mogens Lassen, 1940

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Round Metal Wood Coffee Table from Vad Trevare, Norway, 1970s
Round Metal Wood Coffee Table from Vad Trevare, Norway, 1970s

Round Metal Wood Coffee Table from Vad Trevare, Norway, 1970s

By VAD Trevarefabrikk

Located in Rīga, LV

This coffee table features a stamped copper top in neo-Egyptian themes, produced by Vad Trevare

Category

Vintage 1970s Norwegian Egyptian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Copper

Midcentury French Inlaid and Bronze Mount Coffee Table
Midcentury French Inlaid and Bronze Mount Coffee Table

Midcentury French Inlaid and Bronze Mount Coffee Table

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a neoclassical style French inlaid coffee table with bronze mounts. It is not marked and in

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Mid-20th Century French Egyptian Revival Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Mogens Lassen Egyptian Table by A.J. Iversen in Denmark
Mogens Lassen Egyptian Table by A.J. Iversen in Denmark

Mogens Lassen Egyptian Table by A.J. Iversen in Denmark

By Mogens Lassen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare coffee table ‘Egyptian table’ designed by Mogens Lassen. Produced by A.J. Iversen in Denmark.

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

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Egypt Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Egypt coffee table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each Egypt coffee table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and brass. Find 175 options for an antique or vintage Egypt coffee table now, or shop our selection of 55 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Egypt coffee table — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A Egypt coffee table made by modern designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. Shewekar Elgharably, Mogens Lassen and Philip and Kelvin LaVerne each produced at least one beautiful Egypt coffee table that is worth considering.

How Much is a Egypt Coffee Table?

Prices for a Egypt coffee table start at $65 and top out at $55,000 with the average selling for $2,950.

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 Egypt Coffee Table
  • 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 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 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 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To date a Lane coffee table, look for the serial number on the underside of the piece. On most Lane coffee tables, reading the number from right to left will tell you the date that the table was manufactured. For example, a serial number that says 852140 would have been produced on April 12, 1958. Founded in Virginia in the early 20th century, Lane is largely known for its cedar chests and innovative mid-century modern designs. Find a variety of Lane coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A tall coffee table is usually called exactly that — a tall coffee table. Coffee tables, also referred to as cocktail tables, are generally designed to sit at or below the sofa's seat height. These tables may come in a range of sizes, but they are often between 16 and 18 inches high and are designed in a variety of lengths and widths. They’re meant to provide a practical table-top surface that complements your living room layout. (A tall version might also be suitable for use as a dining table.) Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tall coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    The best height for a coffee table is around 1 to 2 inches lower than the seat height of the adjacent sofa. Most sofas feature seat heights of around 17 or 18 inches. As a result, the most common height for coffee tables is 15 to 17 inches. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The best coffee table for a sectional can be a round coffee table, particularly with respect to U-shaped sectionals. The circular design creates a sense of balance in small spaces and renders it easy for guests to move to and fro, especially when surrounded by chairs. Find a collection of antique and vintage coffee tables on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    The average height of a coffee table is around 16 to 18 inches. Designers typically choose this height to create a balance between coffee tables and sofas. The average seat height of sofas is 17 to 18 inches, and experts typically recommend that coffee tables be no more than 1 inch shorter than sofa-seat height. Explore a diverse assortment of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Whether 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.