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Vintage "Eye" Coffee Table by Finn Juhl, Carl Brørup, Denmark, 1950s
By Finn Juhl
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare early edition “Eye” coffee table by Finn Juhl, in a kidney shape on three sculpted legs
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern "Eye" Coffee Table
Located in Westport, CT
Sculptural coffee table, executed in walnut, circa 1950s. Walnut framework completely restored, new
Category

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

Materials

Glass, Walnut

1970S Eye Shaped Travertine Coffee Table
Located in London, London
Coffee table Travertine Two pedestals Eye shaped top 1970s/1980s
Category

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

Materials

Travertine

1970S Eye Shaped Travertine Coffee Table
1970S Eye Shaped Travertine Coffee Table
H 14.57 in W 48.43 in D 26.78 in
Large Eye Shaped Sicilian Marble Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful eye shaped coffee table made in France in the early 1970s from a beautiful Sicilian wavy
Category

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

Materials

Marble

Cipollino marble Coffee Table "Eye" by Roche Bobois, Italy, 1970s
By Roche Bobois
Located in DE MEERN, NL
than the Cippolino marble Coffee Table "Eye" by Roche Bobois. This exquisite piece, crafted in the
Category

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

Materials

Marble

Eye Shaped Cymbal Coffee Cocktail Table by John Van Koert
By John Van Koert
Located in New York, NY
Eye shaped formica top with medallion center motif, on decorative aluminum base. The top has damage
Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Teardrop Cat's Eye Marble Coffee Table in Style of Roche Bobois
By Roche Bobois
Located in Zagreb, HR
Beautiful Cat's eye mid-century coffee table made of white marble with grey veins The elegant
Category

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

Materials

Marble

Oval Free Form Eye Breccia Benou Marble Brass Coffee Table 1980s
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful oval shaped with free form feet coffee table made in France in the early 1980s from a
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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Beveled Smoked Glass Bird's-Eye Maple Brass Square Legs Coffee Table MINT!
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Beveled Smoked Glass Bird's-Eye Maple Brass Square Legs Coffee Table MINT!
Category

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

Materials

Glass, Maple

Italian Adjustable Birds-Eye Maple Coffee Table by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti
By Willy Rizzo
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning vintage Italian adjustable bird's-eye maple and granite coffee table designed by Giovanni
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Granite, Steel, Chrome

Round Coffee Table In Bird's Eye Maple And Aluminum By Sergio Saporiti
By Sergio and Giorgio Saporiti
Located in Hellouw, NL
Saporiti, frequently used this material in his designs.DesignThis coffee table is from the hand of Sergio
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Italian Postmodern 1980s Eye Shaped Breccio Marble Coffee Table Black-Green-Gold
Located in Philadelphia, PA
red, as pictured. Low, and wide, this would make a great coffee table in any modern home. Condition
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Breccia Marble

Oval Grey Bird's-Eye Maple Top Heavy Steel Base Coffee Table by Saporiti
By Saporiti
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern nice oval shape ash lacquered birds-maple coffee table by Saporiti. Made in
Category

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

Sogni Coffee Table
By Marzia Boaglio
Located in Milan, IT
Balancing art and design, this exclusive coffee table transforms a simple rectangular shape into
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2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Maple, Oak, Walnut, Wenge

Sogni Coffee Table
Sogni Coffee Table
H 17.72 in W 32.29 in D 37.41 in
Solum Coffee Table
By Omnibus Design
Located in Milan, IT
Raised on tapered, polished brass legs, this eye-catching coffee table will bring into modern homes
Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Solum Coffee Table
Solum Coffee Table
H 11.82 in W 41.34 in D 41.34 in
Odda Coffee Table
By Tekton Furniture & Design House
Located in Cairo, EG
This beautiful Odda Coffee Table is crafted from massive oak, creating an eye-catching center piece
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Country Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Odda Coffee Table
Odda Coffee Table
H 17.72 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
Stripes Coffee Table
By Giulia Ligresti
Located in Milan, IT
With its playful design and versatile style, this eye-catching coffee table is the perfect match
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Stripes Coffee Table
Stripes Coffee Table
H 19.1 in W 23.23 in D 23.23 in
Modernist Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A two-tone birds eye maple coffee table with clipped corners. Finish is in a beige and medium-brown
Category

Vintage 1980s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Modernist Coffee Table
Modernist Coffee Table
H 17.25 in W 60 in D 36 in
Appia Coffee Table
By Garbarino Collections
Located in Milan, IT
An intriguing interplay of geometries defines this coffee table that boasts a black rectangular
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2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Appia Coffee Table
Appia Coffee Table
H 15.75 in W 63 in D 35.44 in
Planeta Coffee Table
Located in Maywood, NJ
coffee table is a luxurious and eye-catching piece of furniture that combines the timeless beauty of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Planeta Coffee Table
Planeta Coffee Table
H 17.72 in Dm 27.56 in
Lucky Coffee Table
By Giulia Ligresti
Located in Milan, IT
This original coffee table belongs to a series of furnishing pieces designed by Giulia Maria
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Lucky Coffee Table
Lucky Coffee Table
H 19.1 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Nerea Coffee Table
Located in Maywood, NJ
addition to elevate your living space. Crafted with precision and an eye for luxury, this coffee table
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Granite

Nerea Coffee Table
Nerea Coffee Table
H 13.78 in Dm 19.69 in
Custom Square, Tiger's Eye Table with Gold Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Customsquare, tiger's eye table with gold legs.
Category

Late 20th Century Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

Daphne Coffee Table
By Tekton Furniture & Design House
Located in Cairo, EG
construction will ensure years of durability. Its natural wood finish is sure to catch the eye of guests
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Country Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Daphne Coffee Table
Daphne Coffee Table
H 16.54 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Assoluto Coffee Table
By Giobagnara
Located in Milan, IT
with the soft, natural charm of leather, and an eye-catching interplay of light and shadow, while the
Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Leather

Assoluto Coffee Table
Assoluto Coffee Table
H 12.21 in W 59.26 in D 23.82 in
Teak Coffee Table
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
Sleek rectangular coffee table with tiger eye design teak veneer finish. Can be made in custom size
Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Teak Coffee Table
Teak Coffee Table
H 16 in W 30 in D 70 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

J'Adore Coffee Table
H 19.69 in W 55.12 in D 35.44 in
Striped Series Coffee Table
Located in Edinboro, PA
Striped Series Coffee Table is part of a larger series of work entitled "striped series furniture
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Striped Series Coffee Table
Striped Series Coffee Table
H 16 in W 16 in D 55 in
Levitaz Tornado Coffee Table
By Katz Studio
Located in San Jose del Cabo, BCS
The Levitaz Tornado Coffee Table is a testament to the transformative power of design. Cast in
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21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Levitaz Tornado Coffee Table
Levitaz Tornado Coffee Table
H 14.57 in W 59.06 in D 59.06 in
Painted Trellis Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Painted Trellis coffee table in an antiqued white painted finish. Versatile and eye-catching with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Painted Trellis Coffee Table
Painted Trellis Coffee Table
H 19 in W 67 in D 35 in
The Maze Coffee Table
Located in Maywood, NJ
coffee table is a luxurious and eye-catching piece of furniture that combines the timeless beauty of
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

The Maze Coffee Table
The Maze Coffee Table
H 17.72 in Dm 28.35 in
Levitaz Tornado Coffee Table
By Katz Studio
Located in San Jose del Cabo, BCS
"Tornado Coffee Table," from the Levitaz Series, is a testament to the transformative power of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Levitaz Tornado Coffee Table
Levitaz Tornado Coffee Table
H 14.97 in W 59.06 in D 59.06 in
Handcrafted rectangular coffee table
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
visual appeal, resulting in a coffee table that is both eye-catching and practical.
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Handcrafted rectangular coffee table
Handcrafted rectangular coffee table
H 12.21 in W 53.15 in D 23.43 in
Midcentury Walnut Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fabulous vintage modern coffee table with raised edges around the top and long tapered legs. The
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury Walnut Coffee Table
Midcentury Walnut Coffee Table
H 17 in W 36.5 in D 19 in
Florence Knoll Coffee Table
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Dronten, NL
Florence Knoll for Knoll International coffee table in white enameled steel and black laminate
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Florence Knoll Coffee Table
Florence Knoll Coffee Table
H 16.34 in W 44.89 in D 22.45 in
Neal Small Coffee Table
By Neal Small
Located in Chicago, IL
The Neal Small red acrylic side table is a stunning and eye-catching piece of furniture. The
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Neal Small Coffee Table
Neal Small Coffee Table
H 16 in W 24 in D 24 in
Modern Geometric Coffee Table
By Brendan Bass
Located in Dallas, TX
Modern Geometric coffee table Designed by Brendan Bass for the Vision and Design Collection, by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Modern Geometric Coffee Table
Modern Geometric Coffee Table
H 16 in W 60 in D 60 in
Beige marble coffee table 1980
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Coffee table model Eye Beige marble Circa 1980 in France
Category

Late 20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Beige marble coffee table 1980
Beige marble coffee table 1980
H 14.57 in W 58.27 in D 39.38 in
Italian Manufacture Brass Coffee Table
Located in Milano, IT
The vintage coffee table in brass is of fine Italian manufacture from the ‘50s. The beautiful
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Italian Manufacture Brass Coffee Table
Italian Manufacture Brass Coffee Table
H 27.56 in W 25.6 in D 11.82 in
De Sede Circular Coffee Table
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-611/93 large coffee table by De Sede. DS-611 coffee table series is a stylish counterpart to the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

De Sede Circular Coffee Table
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-611/93 large coffee table by De Sede. DS-611 coffee table series is a stylish counterpart to the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

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 Gilt Coffee Table
Faux Bamboo Gilt Coffee Table
H 17 in W 39 in D 36 in
Early Pia Manu Coffee Table
By Pia Manu
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Early coffee table made by Pia Manu in the 1960. This table is made by concrete circle with inlaid
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Concrete, Pyrite, Metal

Early Pia Manu Coffee Table
Early Pia Manu Coffee Table
H 12.21 in Dm 49.22 in
Italian Birds Eye Maple and Black Glass Cocktail Table, circa 1970
Located in New York, NY
A sleek Italian modernist coffee table, the black glass top with an X shaped inset motif of red and
Category

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

Materials

Cut Glass, Birdseye Maple

Coffee Table in Travertine, 1970s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Travertine coffee table in the shape of an eye. The top comes to rest on two L shaped grooved legs
Category

Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Coffee Table in Travertine, 1970s
Coffee Table in Travertine, 1970s
H 14.97 in W 57.49 in D 40.16 in
"Toro" Coffee Table Matte Lacquer
By Jacques Jarrige
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural coffee table finished with matte lacquer. Sculpted by hand this anthropomorphic form
Category

2010s European Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

"Toro" Coffee Table Matte Lacquer
"Toro" Coffee Table Matte Lacquer
H 17 in W 53 in D 40 in
Giove Coffee Table by Daytona
By Daytona
Located in Milan, IT
This majestic circular coffee table has a solid linden wood structure that takes center stage with
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Giove Coffee Table by Daytona
Giove Coffee Table by Daytona
H 15.75 in W 51.19 in D 51.19 in
French Bleached Oak Coffee Table
Located in San Antonio, TX
This stunning French bleached oak coffee table from the late 20th century is a true work of art
Category

20th Century French Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

French Bleached Oak Coffee Table
French Bleached Oak Coffee Table
H 18.8 in W 90.5 in D 51.1 in
Megalith Coffee Table, Marble & Gold
By Duffy London
Located in London, GB
The Megalith coffee table is a striking new addition to the Megalith collection; a dazzling piece
Category

2010s British Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Megalith Coffee Table, Marble & Gold
Megalith Coffee Table, Marble & Gold
H 17.72 in W 31.5 in D 47.25 in
Modern Carved Marble Coffee Table
By Duffy London
Located in London, GB
Duffy London casts an eye across the American West with the new Monument Valley coffee table. A
Category

2010s British Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Modern Carved Marble Coffee Table
Modern Carved Marble Coffee Table
H 15.75 in W 31.5 in D 59.06 in
Edward Wormley Expandable Coffee Table
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
Edward Wormley designed coffee table produced by Dunbar. Solid Mahogany construction
Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

Arenaria Coffee Table by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Arenaria Coffee Table by Imperfettolab Limited edition Dimensions: D60 x W50 x H35 cm Materials
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2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Fiberglass

Arenaria Coffee Table by Imperfettolab
Arenaria Coffee Table by Imperfettolab
H 13.78 in W 19.69 in D 23.63 in
Vintage tesselated swan coffee table, 1980s
By Maitland Smith
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
. Gorgeous and very elegant coffee table, a real eye catcher. 1980s - Asia Dimensions Height: 88cm Width
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Vintage 1980s Thai Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

Vintage tesselated swan coffee table, 1980s
Vintage tesselated swan coffee table, 1980s
H 34.65 in W 53.15 in D 31.5 in
Sculpted metal vinewood coffee table, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Eye catching and well sculpted bronzed metal coffee table depicting a vine wood branch with vines
Category

Vintage 1960s French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Vintage brass swan coffee table, 1980s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
coffee table surely is an eye catcher ​ Good condition 1980s - France ​ Height: 50cm/19.68" Width: 140cm
Category

Vintage 1980s French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage brass swan coffee table, 1980s
Vintage brass swan coffee table, 1980s
H 19.69 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in
French Faux Bamboo Coffee Table, 1940s
By Maison Jansen, Maison Baguès
Located in Barcelona, ES
Elegant faux bamboo two tier coffee table in gilt iron and smoked glass, France, 1940s. Inspired in
Category

20th Century French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron, Gold Leaf

French Faux Bamboo Coffee Table, 1940s
French Faux Bamboo Coffee Table, 1940s
H 21.07 in W 20.67 in D 20.67 in
Vintage glass propellor coffee table, 1980s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage sculptural 'propellor' coffee table made entirely out of glass. Very eye catching and
Category

Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Vintage Golf themed coffee table, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Exclusive and very rare golf themed coffee table. Made with a burl wood base, supporting a lucite
Category

Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Golf themed coffee table, 1970s
Vintage Golf themed coffee table, 1970s
H 15.75 in W 55.12 in D 35.44 in
1960s Vintage Green Marble Coffee Table
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage emerald coffee table designed and manufactured in Italy circa 1970s. This beautiful coffee
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

1960s Vintage Green Marble Coffee Table
1960s Vintage Green Marble Coffee Table
H 16.75 in W 39.5 in D 39.5 in
Italian Mid Century Round Coffee Table
Located in Weesp, NL
Step into timeless elegance with our Italian Mid-Century Round Coffee Table, a masterpiece of
Category

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

Materials

Brass

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Eye Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the eye coffee table you’re looking for. An eye coffee table — often made from wood, hardwood and birdseye maple — can elevate any home. Find 34 options for an antique or vintage eye coffee table now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect eye coffee table — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right eye coffee table, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Saporiti Italia, Pierre Chapo and Davidson each produced at least one beautiful eye coffee table that is worth considering.

How Much is a Eye Coffee Table?

The average selling price for an eye coffee table at 1stDibs is $4,500, while they’re typically $675 on the low end and $29,500 for the highest priced.

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 Eye Coffee Table
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To stack books on a coffee table, place the largest one on the bottom with the spine facing the focal piece of furniture, usually the sofa. Then, add the next largest, lining up the inner edges so that the spines create a stepped effect. Continue adding books to complete the stack and top it off with a decorative object if you wish. Shop a variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    How big a coffee table for a sectional should be depends on the dimensions of the sectional. For a balanced look, a coffee table should be roughly two-thirds of the length of the sofa portion of a sofa and chaise sectional. If you have an L-shaped sofa, the coffee table should be around two-thirds of the length of each arm. Find a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, 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, 2024
    The average height of a coffee table is around 16 to 18 inches. Designers typically choose this height to create a balance between coffee tables and sofas. The average seat height of sofas is 17 to 18 inches, and experts typically recommend that coffee tables be no more than 1 inch shorter than sofa-seat height. Explore a diverse assortment of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The best coffee table for a sectional can be a round coffee table, particularly with respect to U-shaped sectionals. The circular design creates a sense of balance in small spaces and renders it easy for guests to move to and fro, especially when surrounded by chairs. Find a collection of antique and vintage coffee tables on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To authenticate your Noguchi coffee table, there are three different marks to look for. Isamu Noguchi’s signature will be on the edge of the table and on a medallion under the base. Even under the medallion, you will find Noguchi’s initials. Shop a collection of properly vetted Noguchi pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A tall coffee table is usually called exactly that — a tall coffee table. Coffee tables, also referred to as cocktail tables, are generally designed to sit at or below the sofa's seat height. These tables may come in a range of sizes, but they are often between 16 and 18 inches high and are designed in a variety of lengths and widths. They’re meant to provide a practical table-top surface that complements your living room layout. (A tall version might also be suitable for use as a dining table.) Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tall coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Modern 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.
  • 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.