Ercol Coffee Table
Ercol Coffee Table
By Ercol
Located in London, England
Round Ercol coffee table stripped and re-finished. Retaining original blue label.
U.K circa 1960.
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech, Elm
Ercol Coffee Table
By Ercol, Lucian Ercolani
Located in London, England
Mid-Century Ercol coffee table in Elm and Beech. Re-finished. U.K circa 1960.
H 45cm x W 69cm x D
Category
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech, Elm
Ercol Coffee Table
Located in London, England
Very low Ercol coffee table in elm and beech with mahogany inserts in the top. Re-finished. U.K
Category
Vintage 1960s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
English Mid Century Hand Crafted Ercol Elm Drop Leaf Coffee Lounge Table.
By Ercol
Located in Reading, Berkshire
English Mid Century Hand Made Ercol Beech & Elm Drop Leaf Coffee Lounge Table.
Ercol furniture was
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Mid-20th Century English Country Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech, Elm
$1,379 Sale Price
20% Off
H 16.15 in Dm 24.02 in
Large Oval Coffee Table by Lucian Ercolani for Ercol, United Kingdom, 1970
By Lucian Ercolani, Ercol
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Introducing the exquisite large oval coffee table by Lucian Randolph Ercolani for Ercol, England in
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Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
$1,314 Sale Price
20% Off
H 17.72 in W 39.38 in D 32.49 in
Midcentury Modern Surfboard Coffee Table in Heavily Figured Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, Westnofa Furniture, Ercol
Located in Round Top, TX
Iconic Midcentury Modern coffee table on tapered legs in oak. Gorgeous undulating grain, sturdy and
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
$665 Sale Price
65% Off
H 12.5 in W 42 in D 15.88 in
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Ercol Coffee Table Pandoras Box Elm
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
An impressive Pandoras Box coffee table by Ercol.
Offered in very good condition.
Category
20th Century English Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
Vintage 1960s Ercol elm coffee table with magazine shelf
By Ercol
Located in London, GB
Vintage 1960s Ercol coffee table with magazine rack. This table has a solid elm top and solid
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
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
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech, Elm
1960s Vintage Ercol Coffee Table in Elm
By Ercol
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage ‘Windsor’ coffee table, this was made by Ercol in the 1960s-1970s.
As with
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
Vintage Ercol Windsor Coffee Table
By Ercol
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage Ercol Windsor coffee table, made in England and dating from around the 1960-70’s
Category
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
Vintage Oval Coffee Table by Ercol, 1960s
By Ercol
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage two-tier oval shaped coffee table by Ercol, England.
This charming design coffee table
Category
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Ercol Drop Leaf Coffee Table in Elm
By Ercol
Located in London, GB
A stunning drop leaf vintage coffee table by Ercol, this dates from the 1960-70’s. It’s of amazing
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
Vintage Ercol Drop Leaf Coffee Table in Elm
By Ercol
Located in London, GB
A stunning drop leaf vintage coffee table by Ercol, this dates from the 1960s-1970s. It’s of
Category
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
1960's Vintage Solid Elm Coffee Table by Ercol
By Ercol
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and elegant coffee table in solid Elm. This was made by Ercol, it dates from around the
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
Retro Large Solid Elm Coffee Table by Ercol, Vintage, 1960s
By Ercol
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and generously proportioned coffee table by Ercol, this dates from the 1960s-1970s. We
Category
Vintage 1960s English Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
Large Oval Coffee Table by Lucian Randolph Ercolani for Ercol, England, 1950s
By Ercol
Located in Delft, NL
Large oval coffee table by Lucian Randolph Ercolani for Ercol, England, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 17.13 in W 38.98 in D 32.68 in
Elm Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table Model 454 by Lucian Ercolani for Ercol
By Ercol, Lucian Ercolani
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern coffee table model 454.
Design by Lucian Ercolani for Ercol
Category
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech, Elm
H 17.33 in W 38.98 in L 17.33 in
Luigi Ercolani Magazine Table with Drop Leaves by Ercol 1960
By Ercol, Luigi Ercolani
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice super shaped coffee/magazine table by Luigi Ercolani. Ercolani was an Italian designer
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Coffee Table in Elm for Ercol, by Lucian Ercolani, 1960's
By Lucian Ercolani
Located in LYON, FR
Coffee table by Ercol, 1960s
Vintage mid-century coffee table by lucian ercolani for ercol, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
Sublime 1960s Solid Elm Ercol G Plan Folding Drop-Leaf Coffee or Side Table
By Ercol
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely 1960s Ercol G Plan folding side or coffee table in
Category
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Elm
1960s Set of 3 English Ercol Elm & Beech Pebble Shaped Nesting Coffee Tables
By Ercol, Lucian Ercolani
Located in London, England
1960s Ercol nest of three 'Pebble' shaped coffee or side tables. Model 354. The table tops are
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking ...
Materials
Beech, Elm
H 15.36 in W 25.6 in D 17.33 in
Coffee Table by Lucian Ercolani for Ercol
By Ercol, Lucian Ercolani
Located in Dronten, NL
Graceful oval coffee table designed by Lucian Ercolani for Ercol, England.
Made in ash with the
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Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ash
Ercol Dropleaf Coffee Or Side Table in Elm and Beech, 1960s
By Ercol, Lucian Ercolani
Located in London, GB
Ercol Dropleaf circular coffee table / side table
Solid elm top on beech legs
1960s
A very
Category
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech, Elm
Extra Large 1960s Ercol Dropdown Ladder Rack Elm or Beech Coffee Table
By Lucian Ercolani, Ercol
Located in Markington, GB
Fantastic coffee Ercol table in mint condition, the table is made out of solid beech wood and is in
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech
H 14.18 in W 63.39 in D 17.72 in
Vintage Ercol Golden Dawn Gate Leg Coffee, side table
By Ercol
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Vintage Ercol Golden Dawn Gate Leg Coffee, side table a perfect addition to any modern or
Category
Late 20th Century British George III Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Elm
Midcentury Ercol Coffee Table with Magazine Rack, 1960s
By Ercol
Located in Chesham, GB
A midcentury Ercol coffee table with magazine rack.
Category
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Beech, Elm
English Lucian Ercolani Coffee Table for Ercol, 1960s
By Ercol, Lucian Ercolani
Located in BEAUNE, FR
Beautiful coffee table Lucian Ercolani for Ercol of the 1960s. Small model to install side table
Category
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech, Elm
Mid Century Ercol Blonde coffee table with magazine rack, 1950s 1960s
By Ercol, Lucian Ercolani
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
in the 1950/60s for Ercol.
Desirable rectangular coffee table with rounded edges and functional
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech, Elm
H 17.72 in W 38.98 in D 27.17 in
Ercol 308 Half Moon Coffee / Occasional Table Drop Leaf Midcentury Vintage
By Ercol, Lucian Ercolani
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
Midcentury 308 Ercol half moon coffee table with drop leaf.
Striking elm wood grain
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech, Elm
H 24.02 in W 24.02 in D 15.75 in
Ercol ash coffee table/side tables
Located in London, GB
Ash coffee table composed of 5 side tables, made in England by Ercol.
Category
Vintage 1960s English Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ash
Ercol Model 459, Midcentury Coffee Table with Magazine Rack
Located in London, GB
Ercol Model 459, midcentury coffee table with magazine rack
An iconic piece of British
Category
Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
Vintage 1960s Ercol Nest of Blonde "Pebble" Coffee Tables
By Lucian Ercolani
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Designed by Lucian Ercolani, 1956, these Ercol tables have a wonderful simplicity of design and
Category
Mid-20th Century English Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech
Vintage Ercol Blonde Coffee Table, 1960s
By Lucian Ercolani
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Designed by Lucian Ercolani, these Ercol tables echo design features in the Windsor range with its
Category
20th Century English Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Beech
Vintage Ercol Blonde Coffee Table, 1960s
By Lucian Ercolani
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Designed by Lucian Ercolani, these Ercol tables echo design features in the Windsor range with its
Category
20th Century English Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
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Beech
Vintage Ercol Blonde Coffee Table, 1960s
By Lucian Ercolani
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Designed by Lucian Ercolani, these Ercol tables echo design features in the Windsor range with its
Category
20th Century English Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
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Beech
Vintage 1960s Ercol Nest of Blonde "Pebble" Coffee Tables
By Lucian Ercolani
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Designed by Lucian Ercolani 1956, these Ercol tables have a wonderful simplicity of design and
Category
20th Century English Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Beech
Vintage 1960s Ercol Nest of Blonde "Pebble" Coffee Tables
By Lucian Ercolani
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Designed by Lucian Ercolani 1956, these Ercol tables have a wonderful simplicity of design and
Category
20th Century English Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
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Beech
Vintage 1960s Ercol Nest of Blonde "Pebble" Coffee Tables
By Lucian Ercolani
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Designed by Lucian Ercolani 1956, these Ercol tables have a wonderful simplicity of design and
Category
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Vintage 1960s Ercol Nest of Blonde "Pebble" Coffee Tables
By Lucian Ercolani
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Designed by Lucian Ercolani 1956, these Ercol tables have a wonderful simplicity of design and
Category
20th Century English Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
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Beech
Vintage 1960s Ercol Nest of Blonde "Pebble" Coffee Tables
By Lucian Ercolani
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Original early 20th century singer sewing chair.
Cast iron base and wooden seat and back which is adjustable.
In good vintage condition.
A vintage Industrial Classic.
...
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20th Century English Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
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Beech
Ercol Originals Nest of Pebble Tables, Coffee Table by Lucian R Ercolani
By Lucian Ercolani
Located in London, GB
If shipped to the US or EU, no import tax applies.
Ercol furniture was founded in England by
Category
Mid-20th Century British Side Tables
Materials
Beech, Elm
H 15.75 in W 25.99 in D 17.33 in
Vintage 1960s Ercol Nest of Blonde "Pebble" Coffee Tables
By Lucian Ercolani
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Designed by Lucian Ercolani 1956, these Ercol tables have a wonderful simplicity of design and
Category
Mid-20th Century English Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Beech
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Ercol Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the ercol coffee table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each ercol coffee table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and elm. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer ercol coffee table, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A ercol coffee table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one ercol coffee table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Ercol, Lucian Ercolani and Luigi Ercolani produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Ercol Coffee Table?
Prices for a ercol coffee table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $650 and can go as high as $1,206, while the average can fetch as much as $831.
Finding the Right Tables for You
The right vintage, new or antique tables can help make any space in your home stand out.
Over the years, the variety of tables available to us, as well as our specific needs for said tables, has broadened. Today, with all manner of these must-have furnishings differing in shape, material and style, any dining room table can shine just as brightly as the guests who gather around it.
Remember, when shopping for a dining table, it must fit your dining area, and you need to account for space around the table too — think outside the box, as an oval dining table may work for tighter spaces. Alternatively, if you’ve got the room, a Regency-style dining table can elevate any formal occasion at mealtime.
Innovative furniture makers and designers have also redefined what a table can be. Whether it’s an unconventional Ping-Pong table, a brass side table to display your treasured collectibles or a Louis Vuitton steamer trunk to add an air of nostalgia to your loft, your table can say a lot about you.
The visionary work of French designer Xavier Lavergne, for example, includes tables that draw on the forms of celestial bodies as often as they do aquatic creatures or fossils. Elsewhere, Italian architect Gae Aulenti, who looked to Roman architecture in crafting her stately Jumbo coffee table, created clever glass-topped mobile coffee tables that move on bicycle tires or sculpted wood wheels for Fontana Arte.
Coffee and cocktail tables can serve as a room’s centerpiece with attention-grabbing details and colors. Glass varieties will keep your hardwood flooring and dazzling area rugs on display, while a marble or stone coffee table in a modern interior can showcase your prized art books and decorative objects. A unique vintage desk or writing table can bring sophistication and even a bit of spice to your work life.
No matter your desired form or function, a quality table for your living space is a sound investment. On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage, new and antique bedside tables, mid-century end tables and more .
Questions About Ercol Coffee Table
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, there is a market for Ercol furniture, especially for the brand's vintage pieces. Many people collect Ercol furniture. However, the condition of a piece of furniture will largely determine if a collector will purchase it. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Ercol furniture.
- Why is it called a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Coffee tables were originally used in living spaces during social gatherings to support a tray containing multiple mugs, a coffee pot, creamers and sugar bowls. Low to the ground and centrally located in the space, coffee tables reduced the host or hostess’s need to constantly stand and serve her guests.
- Can a coffee table be too low?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Yes, a coffee table can be too low. Most experts recommend choosing a coffee table that is around one to two inches lower than the seat height of your sofa or loveseat. You may find it difficult to access items on the tabletop while seated if you choose a shorter table. In addition, an overly low coffee table can make a room feel cramped or unbalanced. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Sometimes, designers intentionally place ultra-low coffee tables in spaces to create a bold contrast in a large room. Feel free to break from convention when choosing a coffee table. What's most important is that the finished result appeals to you and allows you to enjoy your seating area to the fullest. Shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- Who invented the coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024No one knows for sure who invented the coffee table. The earliest examples of the occasional table can be traced back to Victorian-era Britain. At that time, makers like William Watt and Collinson and Lock were producing coffee tables in large quantities.
Notably, F. Stuart Foote, the designer behind the American Imperial Furniture Company, claimed to have invented the coffee table in the early 20th century. He stated that he did so by cutting down the legs of a dining table. However, it's unlikely that Foote is the actual inventor of the coffee table, as books describing coffee tables existed in the UK a decade before his birth in 1872.
Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A coffee table should generally be two-thirds as long as the sofa it stands in front of and around the same height as the sofa’s seat cushions.
- Is an ottoman a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
The difference between a sofa table and a coffee table is that a sofa table is always behind the sofa and a coffee table is in front of it. Additionally, a sofa table is the same height as the sofa and a coffee table is much shorter.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between a center table and a coffee table is usually size. Center tables tend to be larger-sized accent tables placed in the center of seating areas. On the other hand, coffee tables are smaller tables usually positioned in front of sofas and loveseats. On 1stDibs, find a variety of center tables and coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.
The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.
Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa, and its depth will match the seating. These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables, but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.
Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a coffee table and a console table is in the design. A coffee table is a low table that comes in many shapes, such as surfaces that are rectangles, squares, ovals or circles. Console tables are taller and usually have elongated shapes, such as ovals, rectangles or semicircles. Placement is another differentiator between the two types of tables. Coffee tables usually go in front of sofas and loveseats, while console tables may be placed behind a sofa or loveseat or along a wall. Find a large collection of coffee tables and console tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024There isn't really a standard size of a coffee table. Manufacturers produce coffee tables in a range of sizes and shapes. However, many rectangular tables are around 45 to 48 inches in length by 25 to 28 inches in width. Heights typically range from 16 to 18 inches. Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- What is a tray top coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021Tray top coffee tables are coffee tables with long, flat rectangular surfaces that are supported by an x-frame base. Low tables that were initially used as tea or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. After coffee drinking and “coffee breaks” became popular, it didn’t take long for coffee and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary tray top coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To style an oval coffee table, create balance with opposites. Choose a sofa and accent chairs with a boxier shape for a striking contrast. Place a rectangular tray in the center and use it to display decorative accents or to store remotes and coasters. Another approach to decorating an oval table is to use decorative accents at different heights. Think of a tall vase placed next to a low bowl and a small sculpture positioned on top of two stacked coffee table books. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oval coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Styling a Noguchi coffee table really depends on the space you’re placing it in. The possibilities are far-reaching, so consider the colors and coordination of the other furniture and fixtures around the table. Noguchi tables look beautiful on their own or styled with flowers, books or pottery. Shop a selection of Isamu Noguchi pieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Coffee tables became popular in the 1920s and ’30s. Pieces from this time period often show off the characteristics of Art Deco design, such as metal accents, mirrored finishes and the use of exotic woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Coffee tables first came into use during the Victorian era, largely in response to the rise of coffee houses in London. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024How big a coffee table for a sectional should be depends on the dimensions of the sectional. For a balanced look, a coffee table should be roughly two-thirds of the length of the sofa portion of a sofa and chaise sectional. If you have an L-shaped sofa, the coffee table should be around two-thirds of the length of each arm. Find a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To authenticate your Noguchi coffee table, there are three different marks to look for. Isamu Noguchi’s signature will be on the edge of the table and on a medallion under the base. Even under the medallion, you will find Noguchi’s initials. Shop a collection of properly vetted Noguchi pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To stack books on a coffee table, place the largest one on the bottom with the spine facing the focal piece of furniture, usually the sofa. Then, add the next largest, lining up the inner edges so that the spines create a stepped effect. Continue adding books to complete the stack and top it off with a decorative object if you wish. Shop a variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
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