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Art Deco Walnut Coffee Table, Poland, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
An elongated coffee table - a bench.
Made of walnut wood.
Made in Poland in the 1960s
Very good
Category
Vintage 1960s Polish Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Hollywood Regency Gold Glass Coffee Table with Glass Side Table, 1970
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
metal.
The sizes of the tables.
Elongated coffee table
high 50 cm wide 120 cm deep 80 cm weight
Category
Vintage 1970s German Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
H 19.69 in W 47.25 in D 31.5 in
Elongated Octagonal Coffee Table, Morocco, Midcentury
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Morocco from the High Atlas region, an elongated octagonally shaped glass top coffee
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Live Edge Elongated Organic Shape Coffee Table Bench
By George Nakashima
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern beautiful wood grain live edge organic shape coffee table. Elongated rounded
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Unusual Elongated Shape Mid Century Ceramic Tile Cocktail / Coffee Table
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Elongated Shape Mid Century Ceramic Tile Cocktail / Coffee Table,,, Amazing tile work
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Elongated Sculptural "Jax" Cocktail Table by Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A super mod cocktail table with an elongated interlocking boomerang form walnut Jax base supporting
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
H 15.75 in W 60 in D 20 in
J'Adore Coffee Table
By Cafedesart
Located in Milan, IT
A simple silhouette with a luxurious look, this eye-catching coffee table will elevate any living
Category
2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal, Gold
Eames Original ETR Coffee Table
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Napa, CA
Surfboard table due to its elongated shape and low profile. It utilizes two of the wire bases designed for
Category
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel, Zinc
1960s Hollywood Regency Coffee Table
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A Baker coffee table, circa 1960, with a elongated diamond like top on four Doric column legs on a
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century Italian Glass Coffee Table
Located in Houston, TX
Coffee table’s top is made out of thick piece of glass. Supporting base is made out of plexiglass
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Baguette Tall Rounded Oak Coffee Table
By Morica Design
Located in Milan, IT
baguette inspiration behind this coffee table. Raised on orthogonal metal sheets - epoxy-powder-varnished
Category
2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Baguette Low Rounded Oak Coffee Table
By Morica Design
Located in Milan, IT
Poetically inspired by a typical French baguette in its elongated and rounded profile, this coffee
Category
2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
1970s Geometric Brass Tripodal Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Wonderfully designed patinated brass post modern coffee table with mitered legs and elongated
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Modern X Form Lucite Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Modern X-Form Lucite Coffee Table, circa 1970s, the convex x-shaped stretcher supporting an
Category
20th Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lucite
Scandinavian Coffee Table in Mahogany and Afrormosia
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Coffee table, afrormosia, mahogany, Scandinavia, 1960s
Originating from 1960s Scandinavia, this
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Wood
20th Century British Wooden Patinated Coffee Table
Located in High Point, NC
Embrace the minimalist charm of this 20th Century British Wooden Patinated Coffee Table, a piece
Category
20th Century British Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Baguette Low Rounded Canaletto Walnut Coffee Table
By Morica Design
Located in Milan, IT
design of this coffee table. Orthogonal metal sheets - epoxy-powder-varnished in champagne - offer
Category
2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
23kt Golt Plated Belgo Chrom Coffee Table, 1970s
By Belgo Chrome
Located in Antwerp, BE
gold plated - 23kt gilt base.
The legs of this elongated - rectangular Belgo Chrom coffee table have
Category
Late 20th Century Belgian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Gold
Crystal Branched Adorned Coffee Table by Dainte
Located in Geneve, CH
Crystal Branched Adorned Coffee Table by Dainte
Dimensions: D 76 x W 46 x H 48.5 cm.
Materials
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Crystal
Alcubo Hexagonal Black Coffee Table by Antonio Saporito
By Travertini e Pietre
Located in Milan, IT
This exclusive coffee table's geometric inspiration is revealed through its top, whose elongated
Category
2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Baguette Tall Rounded Canaletto Walnut Coffee Table
By Morica Design
Located in Milan, IT
An elongated MDF top with rounded extremities, veneered in precious Canaletto walnut, and featuring
Category
2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Organic Grape Vine Coffee Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid Century Modern Organic Grape Vine Coffee Table
USA, Circa 1960s
Experience the timeless
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
French Vintage Large Coffee Table in Pine Wood
Located in Milano, IT
Wonderful large wooden coffee table of fine French manufacture from the 1950s.
The coffee table has
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
Organic Live Edge Lacquered Cypress Wood Coffee Table
Located in East Hampton, NY
This all natural vintage cypress wood coffee table in lacquered top and natural finish root base
Category
Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Aky-Met Small Table, Coffee Table, Wood, Metal, Living, Lounge, Contract
By EMILIO NANNI
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
The AKY living room table collection is enhanced by a new variant, which, in addition to the round
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
H 15.75 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Mid Century Coffee Table with Drawer Stanley Furniture
By Stanley
Located in Baltimore, MD
A beautiful, mid-century, modern, 1960’s, Danish style, coffee table/ bench, by Stanley Furniture
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Alcubo Hexagonal Black Marquinia Coffee Table by Antonio Saporito
By Travertini e Pietre
Located in Milan, IT
sculptural coffee table of unmistakable geometric inspiration. Raised on angular legs somehow recalling cubes
Category
2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Alcubo Hexagonal Metal & Stone Coffee Table by Antonio Saporito
By Travertini e Pietre
Located in Milan, IT
coffee table stands out for an interaction between solids and voids that creates practical storage spaces
Category
2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Metal
Zebra Series Coffee Table from Lam Lee Group, 1990s
By Lam Lee Group
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Coffee table with drawer from the Zebra series by Lam Lee Group/O.L.F., 1990s. The body with
Category
1990s American Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Silver Leaf
Mid Century Modern Surfboard Coffee Table by Mersman, c1960s
By Mersman
Located in Chino Hills, CA
this coffee table gives it a sense of fluidity and grace, making it an ideal match for a range of
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Aky-Met Small Table, Coffee Table, Wood, Metal, Living, Lounge, Contract, Natural
By EMILIO NANNI
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
The AKY living room table collection is enhanced by a new variant, which, in addition to the round
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
H 19.69 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
"Long John" Coffee Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Westport, CT
Introducing the epitome of mid-century elegance: the "Long John" Coffee Table by Edward Wormley for
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Rectangular Coffee Table Veneered In Rosewood, Italy 1960's
Located in Hellouw, NL
Rectangular coffee table veneered in rosewood.
At the first glance we see a lightness created by
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Antique Long Chow Legs Coffee Table with Waisted Pierced Apron
Located in Yonkers, NY
A late Qing Dynasty period long coffee table from the early 20th century with chow legs and waisted
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Edward Wormley Walnut Coffee Table with Stone Inlay for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Edward Wormley extending coffee table for Dunbar, c.1960s, USA. The walnut table features a brass
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Brass
Set of 2 Puzzle No. 2 Coffee Tables by Perler
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Puzzle No. 2 Coffee Tables by Perler
Dimensions: One table: D 58 x W 67 x H 40 cm.
Both
Category
2010s Polish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Other
Set of 2 Puzzle No. 1 Coffee Tables by Perler
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Puzzle No. 1 Coffee Tables by Perler
Dimensions: One table: D 58 x W 67 x H 40 cm.
Both
Category
2010s Polish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Other
Midcentury Vintage Burmese Rattan Coffee Table with X-Form Cross Stretcher
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Burmese rattan coffee table from the mid-20th century, with X-form cross stretcher. Born
Category
Mid-20th Century Burmese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan
21st Century by Ce Studio Coffee Table Steel Artisan Finish Custom
Located in Lecce, IT
Indoor-outdoor coffee table, elongated and curved cylindrical base, steel top.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Materials
Steel
TISSI Midcentury Polished Travertine Marble & Glass Coffee Table Original 80's
By Joaquín Moll, Meddel
Located in VALVERDE DEL MAJANO, CL
TISSI Midcentury Polished Travertine Marble & Glass Coffee Table Original 80's Spain
The TISSI
Category
Vintage 1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Crystal, Travertine, Marble
H 15.75 in W 31.5 in D 52.17 in
Indian 19th Century Small Wooden Coffee Table with Carved Floral Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian antique small coffee table from the 19th century, with carved wooden floral motifs and
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
XXth Century, Pair of Roman Coffee Tables with Lacquered Wood Top
Located in IT
XXth Century, Pair of Roman Coffee Tables with Lacquered Wood Top
Measurements: single coffee table
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Renaissance Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set of 2 Organic Edge No. 2 Coffee Tables by Perler
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Organic Edge No. 2 Coffee Tables by Perler
Dimensions: One table: D 56 x W 65 x H 40 cm
Category
2010s Polish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Other
Set of 2 Organic Edge No. 1 Coffee Tables by Perler
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Organic Edge No. 1 Coffee Tables by Perler
Dimensions: One table: D 56 x W 65 x H 40 cm
Category
2010s Polish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Other
Huge Maison Jansen Sliding Top Coffee Table in Brass and Chrome
By Maison Jansen
Located in Berlin, BE
Elongated glass table with sliding top by Maison Jansen. Frame has an total original gold-plated
Category
Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Gold Plate, Chrome
Pierluigi Giordani Rare Constructivist Coffee Table in Wood & Glass, Italy 1950s
By Pierluigi Giordani
Located in New York, NY
Pierluigi Giordani, (1924-2011)
A remarkable geometric coffee table by Pierluigi Giordani, the
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Fruitwood
H 19.5 in W 50 in D 21 in
Guillerme et Chambron Coffee Table, Oak and Ceramic, Votre Maison, France, 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking rectangular coffee table was designed by Jacques Chambron and Robert Guillerme in the
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Oak
H 17.13 in W 62.21 in D 18.51 in
Modern Slender Coffee Table made with walnut and iron, Handmade by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
textured black iron, the Slender coffee table features a simple yet modern design. Create a warm yet
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
H 11.82 in W 47.25 in D 35.44 in
1955 T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb 3307 Coffee Table in Sherry Walnut
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a circa 1955 T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb #3307 Coffee Table. This is a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 15 in W 22.5 in D 50 in
Qing Dynasty Low Kang Coffee Table with Reddish Brown Finish and Carved Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
, elongated profile makes it a perfect candidate for repurposing as a coffee table, adding a touch of exotic
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 13 in W 76 in D 35.25 in
Aureola Silver Side Table
By Garbarino Collections
Located in Milan, IT
This coffee table is a unique piece of sophisticated allure exquisitely crafted with a clean
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Silver Leaf
Neo-Regency Chrome Cocktail Table
Located in Danville, CA
Beautifully crafted Neo-Regency Elongated Octagonal Chrome Coffee Table with Faux Bamboo stretchers
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Hand Carved Beech Oversized Cocktail Table
Located in Malibu, CA
Hand carved European cocktail table in pale hardwood.
An elongated rectangular, the top features
Category
20th Century Spanish Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Birch, Beech
Crystal Icicle Table by Dainte
Located in Geneve, CH
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Available in a circular and elongated oval design. Please contact us.
This finely crafted table is a
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Crystal
Arden Riddle American Mid-Century Wooden Low Table
By Arden Riddle
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century low table with an elongated rectangular plank surface resting on four slightly
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Neoclassical Italian 1950s Circular Polished Bronze and Glass Cocktail Table
Located in Camden, ME
Unusual mid century cast bronze neoclassical Italian two-tiered glass coffee table from the 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Oval Walnut and Glass Cocktail Table by Adrian Pearsall
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Classic design by a Classic American designer and furniture builder, Adrian Pearsall. This table
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Vintage Rectangular Black Wood and Patinated Copper Turquoise Top Cocktail Table
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage elongated rectangular cocktail table is black stained oak with an artistic top of
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Copper
H 14 in W 71 in D 24 in
Danish mid-century teak surfboard table by Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
coffee table, in teak wood, with an elongated top and shaped leg.
Designed by Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
H 16.93 in W 59.85 in D 20.48 in
Midcentury Danish Modern Walnut and Oval Glass Cocktail Table in Art Deco Form
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An unusual form walnut base coffee table in the style of Adrian Pearsall. It features a walnut
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
H 16.5 in W 58 in D 20 in
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Elongated Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic elongated coffee table available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and glass, every elongated coffee table was constructed with great care. Find 184 options for an antique or vintage elongated coffee table now, or shop our selection of 46 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the elongated coffee table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An elongated coffee table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made elongated coffee table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Adrian Pearsall, par-avion co. and The Essentialist are consistently popular.
How Much is a Elongated Coffee Table?
Prices for an elongated coffee table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $290 and can go as high as $44,326, while the average can fetch as much as $2,900.
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. Browse a vast selection of antique, new and vintage coffee table and cocktail tables today.
Questions About Elongated 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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. - 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 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.
- 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, 2024Yes, a coffee table should generally be lower than a couch. However, the top of the table should only be slightly lower than the couch to maintain a balanced look. A good rule of thumb is to choose a table no more than one inch shorter than your sofa's seat height. Explore a large collection of coffee tables 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The 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, 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 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, 2022Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 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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