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Across Elliptical Coffee Table
Located in Roma, IT
define this collection of tables, characterized by a feature common to all my protects: colour.
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Elliptical coffee table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Uccle, BE
Large elliptical-shaped coffee table, the black laminate (formica) top surrounded by wood.
The top
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
"Tray" Low Travertino Marble Coffe Table
By Laura Meroni
Located in Milan, IT
Low elliptical coffee table with "tray effect". Tubular base in acid-etched iron "storm" and top in
Category
2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Bendt Winge Elliptical Walnut Coffee Table in Persian Walnut, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare high-quality oval/elliptical coffee table number 514 designed by Bendt Winge and made at
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Laurameroni "Tray" Coffee Tables Set in Custom Materials
By Laurameroni, Romani Saccani Architetti
Located in Monza, IT
Low elliptical coffee table with "tray effect". Tubular base in acid-etched iron "Storm" and top in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dining Room Tables
Materials
Marble, Steel
Italian modern wood and glass coffee table with bottle holder, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Elliptical coffee table, in solid wood with white painted parts and central sliding glass top
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 14.18 in W 63.78 in D 27.17 in
Dottie Elliptic Glass Light Coffee Table
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
installation. DOTTIE dark and light coffee table, which strengthens the transparent coolness of glass with its
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood, Glass
Harvey Probber Rosewood Elliptical Glass Coffee Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in Lynn, MA
Rare Rosewood coffee table base with Elliptical Glass by Harvey Probber. This model seldom comes on
Category
20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Rosewood
Elliptical Feet Coffee Table by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in PARIS, FR
Elliptic feet Coffee Table by Joaquim Tenreiro.
Original black Lacquered wood structure with
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Ultra Thin Elliptical White Carrara Marble Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
laminated stone.
This advanced technique allows us to get an ultra-thin and high resistant marble table top
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble
Edward Wormley Elliptical Rosewood Coffee Table by Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Highland, IN
This stunning cocktail table by Edward Wormley exemplifies his refined sensibility and fine
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
1960s Italian Coffee Table with Elliptical Brass Tray Top
Located in Hanover, MA
1960s Italian cocktail table with splayed black enameled steel legs and two moulded brass cartouche
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
21st Century Customizable Across Elliptical Blue Lacquered Coffee Table in Iron
Located in Roma, IT
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The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
H 11.82 in W 17.72 in D 35.44 in
Elliptical Italian Marble Cocktail Table with Cast Solid Bronze Legs
Located in Hanover, MA
An exceptional Italian coffee table consisting of an long oval 'surfboard' shaped marble top
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cock...
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Mid Century Modern Vintage Sculptural Aluminum Glass Coffee Table Hesterberg
By Knut Hesterberg
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern sculptural vintage coffee table by Knut Hesterberg 1960s from aluminum and clear
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
H 20.48 in W 50.2 in D 25.01 in
Vintage Fritz Hansen Super-Elliptical Coffee Table
By Piet Hein, Bruno Mathsson, Fritz Hansen
Located in Chilton, GB
A vintage Super-Elliptical coffee table designed by Piet Hein, Bruno Mathsson and Arne Jacobse and
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Russel Wright Elliptical Coffee Table with Curled Edge
By Conant Ball, Russel Wright
Located in Hudson, NY
Russell Wright for Conant & Ball, circa 1950 honey maple table with dowel splayed legs. Warm
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
1970s Coffee Table by Pierre Giraudon
Located in London, GB
Elliptical coffee table.
Yellow and gold resin fractal top with gilded plated cross legs.
Design
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s Ercol Elm and Beech Elliptical Coffee Table
By Ercol
Located in London, GB
Large oval coffee table by Lucian Randolph Ercolani for Ercol, England, 1950s. Made with an
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech, Elm
Fuente - Coffee Table by Aretai - PIMAR, Italty
Located in Cursi, Puglia
tavolino.
Design by Aretai.
Fuente coffee table is an elliptical coffee table made of beige, white and
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
Saratoga Coffee Table with Natural Stone Top by Powell & Bonnell
By Powell & Bonnell
Located in New York, NY
Elliptical coffee table with steel frame, drop band detail and inset stone.
Shown with an inset
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Steel
Coffee Table « Lunario » by Cini Boeri for Knoll, 1984
By Cini Boeri, Knoll
Located in BORDEAUX, FR
"Lunario Coffee Table By Knoll"
Large elliptical-shaped coffee table, Lunario model for KNOLL
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Beat Oval Coffee Table with Standard Wood Top by Powell & Bonnell
By Powell & Bonnell
Located in New York, NY
Elliptical oval coffee table designed by Albert Limshue with reverse tapered steel base and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Beat Oval Coffee Table with Calacatta Marble Top by Powell & Bonnell
By Powell & Bonnell
Located in New York, NY
Elliptical oval coffee table with reverse tapered iron frame and inset marble top.
Shown with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Iron
Hollywood Regency Style Silver Plated and Brass Rams Head Cocktail Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Hollywood Regency style oval or elliptical shaped cocktail or coffee table crafted from solid brass
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 16.75 in W 20.25 in D 40.5 in
Elliptical Coffee Table with Stone Top
Located in New York, NY
Elliptical coffee table with tubular brass frame and stone top.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Brass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Laminate Black Elliptical Coffee Table, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern laminate black elliptical coffee table, 1980s
Elliptical coffee table
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Steel
H 10.24 in W 70.48 in D 23.63 in
Italian Mid-Century Wooden Elliptical Coffee Table by I. Ponte San Pietro, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian midcentury wooden Elliptical coffee table by I. Ponte San Pietro, 1960s
Wooden Elliptical
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Metal
H 16.93 in W 56.3 in D 19.69 in
One sexy elliptical coffee table in the style of T.H.R Gibbings
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One sexy elliptical coffee table in the style of Gilbert Rohde from solid mahogany with Leather top
Category
Vintage 1940s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Leather
Italian Mid-Century Black Metal and Wood Elliptical Coffee Table by Amegab 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern black metal and wood elliptical coffee table by Amegab, 1960s.
Coffee
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
H 12.6 in W 66.93 in D 22.84 in
Elliptical coffee table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare and beautiful table with inlay design to top. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Category
Vintage 1960s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Midcentury Russel Wright Elliptical Coffee Table with Raised Edge
By Conant Ball, Russel Wright
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this wonderful and playful oval shaped coffee table with a raised edge
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Maple
Oleg Coffee Table
By Pier Luigi Frighetto by Black Tie
Located in Milan, IT
This exquisite elliptic coffee table has a metal structure with a matte dark-bronze finish. The top
Category
2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Narrow Elliptic Coffee Table with Tapered Legs
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid-century modern cocktail table with elegant tapered leg design. Legs function as table bases in
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Conant Ball Coffee Table Designed by Russel Wright
By Conant Ball
Located in Manhasset, NY
Mid-Century Modern Conant ball coffee table designed by Russel Wright. The Elliptical Coffee Table
Category
Vintage 1950s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Conant Ball Coffee Table Designed by Russel Wright
By Russel Wright
Located in Manhasset, NY
Mid-Century Modern Conant ball coffee table designed by Russel Wright. The Elliptical Coffee Table
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Maple
Surf Table, Midcentury Russel Wright Elliptical Coffee Table with Raised Edge
By Russel Wright, Conant Ball
Located in Culver City, CA
A wonderful and play on the surfboard. Oval shaped coffee table with a raised edge. Made from solid
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail...
Materials
Wood, Maple
H 16.5 in W 50 in D 22.5 in
Superb Mid-Century Russel Wright Elliptical Coffee Table with Raised Edge
By Conant Ball, Russel Wright
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A wonderful and playful oval shaped coffee table with a raised edge. Made from solid maple
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Maple
H 16.5 in W 50 in D 22.5 in
1960s Elliptical Coffee Table in Rosewood and Chrome by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Beautiful table, rare model coming out of the spoils of government buildings in Brasília. Chrome
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 12.6 in W 59.06 in D 27.56 in
Arabescato marble coffee table by Michel Kin for Arflex, Italy, 1960s
By Arflex, Michel Kin
Located in Lyon, FR
Nice elliptical coffee table designed by Michel Kin for Arflex, made in Italy in the 1960s.
Star
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
H 16.54 in W 37.8 in D 17.72 in
First Arflex Edition by Michel Kin Elliptical Travertine Brass Coffee Table 1960
By Michel Kin, Arflex
Located in Paris, IDF
Extremely rare first edition elliptical coffee table by French designer Michel Kin for Arflex
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Brass
H 14.57 in W 64.18 in D 32.29 in
20th Century French Designer Michel Kin Marbre and Brass Coffee Table, 1960s
By Michel Kin
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful and rare first edition elliptical coffee table by French designer Michel Kin for Arflex
Category
Antique 1860s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
H 14.57 in W 64.57 in D 32.29 in
Elliptical Shape Brass Coffee Table
Located in Pasadena, CA
Sculptural coffee table in an elliptical shape clad in polished brass. Coffee table is reminiscent
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
20th-Century Elliptical Walnut Coffee Table with Rattan
Located in Opole, PL
20th-century Elliptical walnut coffee table with rattan
We present you a low coffee table with
Category
Early 20th Century European Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan, Glass, Walnut
Gilt Metal Bamboo Coffee Table With Elliptical Glass Top
Located in Chicago, IL
Excellent design and patina, this gilt metal bamboo form coffee table features a unique diamond
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
"Jacks" Coffee Table w/ Elliptical Top By Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Interlocking walnut base with great sculptural lines, exaggerated oval glass top. Designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates in the height of the mid-century modern movement. H...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Eames Elliptical Surfboard Coffee Table
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Herman Miller Eames elliptical surfboard coffee table. A very stunning coffee table from
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage 1970s British Made Elliptical Glass and Teak Coffee Table
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Torquay, GB
Vintage 1970s oval shaped glass and teak coffee table.
British design in the style of a G Plan
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Elliptical Mosaic Coffee or Side Table by Ilse Möbel, Germany, 1950s
By Ilse Möbel
Located in Berlin, DE
Elliptical shaped coffee or side table with beautiful colored mosaic top on four apart standing
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Brass
Elliptical Teak Wood Coffee Table In The Manner Of Finn Juhl
Located in Chicago, IL
Elliptical surf board style coffee table with knife edge teak wood top mounted on four solid teak
Category
Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Elliptical Oval MarbleCraft Cocktail Table
Located in Hanover, MA
Surfboard shaped cocktail table comprised of a "Capri Blue" simulated marble resin elliptical oval
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Elliptical ETR coffee table, Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 21st century
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Greding, DE
Long “surfboard” coffee table on metal frames with cross bracing and elliptical table top made of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
H 11.23 in W 70.48 in D 23.43 in
Eames for Herman Miller Black Elliptical Surfboard Table
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller elliptical ETR surfboard table finished in
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Eames for Herman Miller Black Elliptical Surfboard Table
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller elliptical ETR surfboard table finished in
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Eames "Surfboard" Cocktail Table with Elliptical Rod Base Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in San Diego, CA
1990;s Original long surfboard oval coffee table designed by Eames, for Herman Miller nice
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Jacques Adnet Coffee Table
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare Jacques Adnet elliptical shaped coffee table in original green leather / mahogany wood top and
Category
Vintage 1940s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather
Lucite and Glass Coffee Table
Located in Stamford, CT
A vintage lucite and glass topped elliptical coffee/cocktail table.
Category
Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lucite, Glass
Italian Pink Marble Coffee Table from 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian pink marble coffee table from 1950s
Elliptic marble coffee table from fifties, with
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Walnut Coffee Table
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Nicely detailed walnut elliptical shaped coffee table with expressive graining to top. Nice rolled
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Italian Art Deco Macassar Ebony Coffee Table, circa 1930
Located in New York, NY
An Italian Art Deco highly sculptural Macassar ebony hand-carved coffee table, the elliptical base
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Macassar
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Elliptical Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic elliptical coffee table available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and stone, every elliptical coffee table was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for an elliptical coffee table, we have 41 options in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer elliptical coffee table, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each elliptical coffee table bearing Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency or Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made elliptical coffee table over the years, but those crafted by Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and Adam Zimmerman are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Elliptical Coffee Table?
The average selling price for an elliptical coffee table at 1stDibs is $3,169, while they’re typically $695 on the low end and $14,125 for the highest priced.
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 Elliptical 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 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 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 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 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 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 ExpertOctober 26, 2021A 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 5, 2024The 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.
- 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.
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