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Exotic American Studio Craft Sculptural Coffee Table
Located in Rochester, NY
A unique handmade sculptural coffee table. Designed after the mask of the Egyptian king Tutankhamun
Category

20th Century North American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cherry

Exotic Wood Coffee Table by Tapio Wirkkala
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A very exciting coffee table in rare woods by Tapio Wirkkala for Asko, circa 1958. This example
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Italian Large Exotic Wood Coffee Table, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
A low and large table manufactured in Italy during the 1950s As we normally prefer, the original
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Italian Large Exotic Wood Coffee Table, 1950s
Italian Large Exotic Wood Coffee Table, 1950s
H 16.54 in W 51.19 in D 19.3 in
1960s Percival Lafer Exotic Wood Coffee Table Brazil
By Percival Lafer
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Percival Lafer coffee table in a rectangular shape. Exotic wood jacaranda rosewood (solid
Category

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

Materials

Rosewood, Glass

1950's Exotic Hand Carved Art Coffee Table
By Evelyn & Jerome Ackerman
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Hand carved coffee table with insert black smoke glass top. Circa 1950's or earlier. In the style
Category

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

Materials

Glass, Wood

French Brutalist Coffee Table Exotic Wood, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
French midcentury coffee table with made with the trunc of a tree from Madagascar (Africa
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Danish Cabinetmaker Rectangular Exotic Wood Coffee Table, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
like this coffee table have an outstanding balance with a classic, timeless design. With a clear
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Karl Springer Exotic Leather and Patinated Brass Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Karl Springer coffee table in what appears to be sea snake leather with Patinated brass accents
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Swedish Modern Coffee Table with Exotic Wood Inlay, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Swedish modern coffee table with exotic wood inlay, Sweden, 1950s This is a very special Swedish
Category

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

Materials

Birch, Elm, Fruitwood, Rosewood, Teak

A Fine Edward Wormley Coffee Table for Dunbar in Exotic Burl
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Exotic Burl Grain Coffee table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Exceptional selection of Burl Wood
Category

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

Materials

Burl

Danish, Coffee Table by Tranekaer composed of exotic hard Woods, 1970s
Located in Camden, ME
A Tranekaer Studio handcrafted Danish coffee table framed in teak from the 1970s. The top is a
Category

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

Materials

Wood, Teak, Walnut, Zebra Wood

Pair of Percival Lafer Coffee Table Brazilian Rosewood Exotic Wood Mosaic
By Percival Lafer
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Percival Lafer coffee tables with glass tops over rosewood hardwood mosaic.  
Category

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

Materials

Hardwood, Rosewood

Massive Hand Carved Monkey Pod Exotic Hardwood Lovers Embrace Coffee Table
Located in Chattanooga, TN
beautiful sculpture, it's also a practical glass top coffee table. Unfortunately, we know very little
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Late 20th Century Southeast Asian Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Coffee Table with Exotic Wood Slats and Nickel-Plated Details, Argilla
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Argilla coffee table is a study of contrasts, comprised of repeated rosewood slats suspended in
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Nickel

Coffee Table with Exotic Wood Slats and Nickel-Plated Details, Argilla
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Argilla coffee table is a study of contrasts, comprised of repeated rosewood slats suspended in
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Nickel

Exotic Bronze Coffee Table Base with Large Hoof Feet and Brown Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
. Boasting a lovely dark brown patina, this bronze coffee table base brings an exotic touch to any home. Its
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21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

French Art Deco Coffee Table in Exotic Wood with Églomisé Mirror Top
By Jules Leleu
Located in Miami, FL
Sublime French Art Deco coffee table of Exotic Palisander wood with Bronze accents, topped with an
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mirror, Palisander

Collapsible Coffee Table in a Mosaic of Exotic Woods by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Brazilian modernist Percival Lafer, this coffee table showcases a mosaic of exotic
Category

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

Materials

Rosewood, Jacaranda, Mahogany, Glass

Percival Lafer Exotic Wood and Glass Coffee Table MP 97, 1970's
By Lafer, Percival Lafer
Located in Lisboa, PT
This coffee table, model, MP 97, was designed and produced by Percival Lafer, in Brazil, during the
Category

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

Materials

Wood, Glass, Smoked Glass

Modern Coffee Table with Exotic Wood Slats and Nickel Plated Details, Argilla
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Argilla Table is a study of contrasts, comprised of repeated wood slats suspended in air by a
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Nickel, Metal

Coffee Table with Exotic Wood Slats and Nickel-Plated Details, Argilla, In Stock
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
Argilla Coffee Table with Exotic Wood Slats and Nickel-Plated Details, In Stock This particular
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Nickel

Minx Coffee Table
By Koket
Located in Manassas, VA
You won't be able to refuse the allure of the Minx coffee table. Her structured geometric frame is
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2010s Portuguese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Minx Coffee Table
Minx Coffee Table
H 19 in W 39 in D 32 in
Burl Wood Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Classic in form and material, this multifunctional cocktail table makes an organic yet glamorous
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Burl Wood Coffee Table
Burl Wood Coffee Table
H 17 in W 56 in D 36 in
Andre Arbus Coffee Table
By André Arbus
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Forties Art Deco coffee table by Andre Arbus, circa 1938, in sculpted mahogany with mahogany
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Andre Arbus Coffee Table
Andre Arbus Coffee Table
H 18 in W 49 in D 19.5 in
Vintage Asian Chinoiserie Coffee Table
Located in west palm beach, FL
Coffee Table. Perfect for American-style interiors, this table features intricate Chinoiserie detailing
Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Asian Chinoiserie Coffee Table
Vintage Asian Chinoiserie Coffee Table
H 17.75 in W 38.5 in D 38.5 in
Faux Bamboo Gilt Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
The gilt finish faux bamboo butler style coffee table seamlessly blends elegance and functionality
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Faux Bamboo

Faux Bamboo Gilt Coffee Table
Faux Bamboo Gilt Coffee Table
H 17 in W 39 in D 36 in
ALDO TURA Goatskin Coffee Table
By Aldo Tura
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Vintage cocktail coffee table in lacquered goatskin by Milanese artist, ALDO TURA. Italy, circa
Category

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

Materials

Goatskin

ALDO TURA Goatskin Coffee Table
ALDO TURA Goatskin Coffee Table
H 18 in W 60 in D 36 in
Vintage Boho Carved Tiger Coffee Table
Located in west palm beach, FL
This Vintage Boho Coffee Table features an intricately carved tiger design, adding a unique and
Category

Mid-20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Vintage Boho Carved Tiger Coffee Table
Vintage Boho Carved Tiger Coffee Table
H 17.25 in W 64 in D 48 in
French Art Deco Coffee Table Set
Located in Austin, TX
Coffee table from the Art Deco period in France. This set has a central rectangular shaped table
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

French Art Deco Coffee Table Set
French Art Deco Coffee Table Set
H 19.375 in W 43 in D 19.25 in
Metal Coffee Table, France, Circa 1930
Located in PARIS, FR
Nice Coffee table on three wrought iron curved legs with circular top, made of several patinated
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Copper, Wrought Iron

Studio Sculptural Bronze Coffee Table Sila Seandel
By Silas Seandel
Located in Atlanta, GA
Designed and crafted by Sila Seandel in his New York studio circa 1970s. This table base is made of
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Vintage 1970s American American Craftsman Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Large Shagreen Starburst Coffee Table With Gilt Feet
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A large shagreen starburst coffee table with gilt feet seamlessly merges sophistication with exotic
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Late 20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Shagreen Stingray

Scandinavian Bean-Shaped Coffee Table in Rosewood, 1960
Located in Marseille, FR
Scandinavian bean-shaped coffee table in rosewood, height 54 cm x 93 cm by 68 cm of tray
Category

20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Artisinal Brutalist Coffee Table Signed by Garry Zayon
By Paul Evans, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This large, impressive, one-of-a-kind Garry Zayon coffee table features a combination of sculpted
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Fir and Jacaranda Scandinavian Modern Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
A carefully crafted table made of fir and jacaranda, with exotic jacaranda veneers, the working
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Jacaranda, Fir

Tapio Wirkkala for Asko "Rhythmic" Coffee Table, 1950s
By Asko, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Tapio Wirkkala Asko Finland birch and exotic wood veneer coffee table, circa 1958. Featuring a
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Art Deco Mirrored French Coffee Table, Circa 1970
Located in Austin, TX
Coffee table from France in the Art Deco style. This table is entirely veneered with mirror and
Category

Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Gold Leaf

Colonial Art Deco Carved Coffee Table, circa 1930
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Very beautiful tea table / pedestal table with two carved exotic wood trays. The sculptures on
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Coffee Table
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Berlin, DE
Triangular table by Gibbings for Widdicomb, 1950s, USA in original vintage condition. T.H
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Glass and Nickle-Plated Coffee Table Pace
By Pace Collection
Located in Baltimore, MD
desks, tables and cabinets was distinguished by the unique Rosen style employing rich, exotic wood
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Nickel

Ostrich Leather Coffee Table by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in Sherborne, GB
distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic
Category

1990s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ostrich Leather

Ostrich Leather Coffee Table by R&Y Augousti
Ostrich Leather Coffee Table by R&Y Augousti
H 16.15 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
A Ceramic Coffee Table by Les 2 Potiers France 1970s
By Les 2 Potiers
Located in HYÈRES, FR
An africanist coffee table by Les 2 Potiers Jacques & Michelle Serre Two enameled lava plates and
Category

Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Lava

Amboyna & Gold, Hallmarked Coffee End Table By Silverlining Workshops
Located in Norwich, GB
A superb coffee/end table made of exotic Amboyna burl wood, with real gold lined edging and central
Category

Late 20th Century British Streamlined Moderne Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Gold

19th Century Qing Dynasty Coffee Table with Rattan Top Inset
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period coffee table from the 19th century with rattan top and carved
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan, Wood

99" Belgian Brutalist Coffee Table in Solid Ayous Wood
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
This coffee table maintains the Impressive Allure of our Belgian Made Brutalist Style Dining Table
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Amboyna & Gold, Hallmarked Large Coffee Table by Silverlining Workshops
Located in Norwich, GB
An impressive coffee table made of exotic Amboyna burl wood, with real gold lined edging and
Category

Late 20th Century British Streamlined Moderne Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Gold

Midcentury Bronze Double Monkey Coffee Table Base with Verde Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage bronze double monkey coffee table base from the mid-20th century, with verde patina. The
Category

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

Materials

Bronze

Fratelli Cattaneo Signed Italian Louis XV Style Coffee Table
Located in Forney, TX
A elegant vintage Italian Louis XV style kingwood tulipwood inlaid cocktail table by Fratelli
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Chinese Vintage Wooden Waterfall Coffee Table with Distressed Patina and Scrolls
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage wooden waterfall coffee table from the mid 20th century, with scrolling
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Set of Three Italian Modernist Midcentury Bronze-Mounted Coffee Tables
Located in Miami, FL
A extraordinary Italian mid-century coffee table attributed to renowned Maison Jansen. Exquisitely
Category

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

Materials

Marble

Mexican Modern, Rectangular coffee table, 1960's Don S. Shoemaker
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Uccle, BE
Label: Señal S.A.Hecho en Mexico. Cocobolo wood and black leather mid-century modern coffee table
Category

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

Materials

Leather, Cocobolo

Vintage Low Kang Coffee Table with Carved Scrolls and Chow Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
Chinese Ming style low kang coffee table from the mid 20th century will bring an exotic presence to any
Category

Mid-20th Century Javanese Ming Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

1940s Art Deco Coffee Table Attributed to Jean-Charles Moreux
By Jean-Charles Moreux
Located in CA, CA
A fine Art Deco low coffee table Attributed to Jean-Charles Moreux dating from the 1940s. A
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Elm and Bamboo Coffee Table with Fretwork
Located in Yonkers, NY
contrasting colors, this Chinese Qing Dynasty period coffee table from the 19th century will bring an exotic
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Elm

Vintage Brown Wood Low Coffee Table with Negora Lacquer Inset Top
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Burmese brown wood coffee table from the mid 20th century, with Negora lacquer inset top
Category

Mid-20th Century Burmese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Brazilian Modern Coffee table in Caviuna & Marble, Giuseppe Scapinelli, c. 1950
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this ONE-OF-A-KIND Brazilian Modern Coffee table in Caviuna & Marble designed by
Category

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

Materials

Marble

Parchment Cocteau Coffee Table with Brass Accents by R & Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Ta...

Materials

Brass

Asian Rosewood Waterfall Coffee Table with Removable Tray and Pierced Sides
Located in Atlanta, GA
and adorned with foliage, this rosewood waterfall coffee table will bring an exotic presence to any
Category

Mid-20th Century Asian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Asian Coffee Table Tray Decorated with Inlaid Rooster, Early 20th Century
Located in Marseille, FR
Asian coffee table top decorated with an inlaid rooster from the beginning of the 20th century, 40
Category

Early 20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Shagreen Coffee Table with Bronze Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans
Category

2010s Philippine Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Quartz, Brass

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Exotic Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of exotic coffee tables for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique exotic coffee tables was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and rosewood. Find 42 antique and vintage exotic coffee tables at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of exotic coffee tables available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Exotic coffee tables made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Percival Lafer, L'Atelier San Paulo and Milo Baughman each produced beautiful exotic coffee tables that are worth considering.

How Much are Exotic Coffee Tables?

Prices for exotic coffee tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, exotic coffee tables begin at $1,600 and can go as high as $19,500, while the average can fetch as much as $3,900.

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 Exotic Coffee Tables
  • 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 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 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 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
    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 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 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 ExpertMay 30, 2024
    There 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    Tray 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, 2024
    Coffee 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, 2023
    To 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, 2022
    Styling 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 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.
  • 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 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.