Why is it called a coffee table?

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?

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.

Who invented the coffee table?

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.

What size should a coffee table be?

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?

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.

What is the difference between a coffee table and a cocktail table?

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.

What is the difference between a sofa table and a coffee table?

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.

What is the difference between a center table and a coffee table?

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.

Are end tables taller than coffee tables?

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.

What is the difference between a coffee table and a console table?

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.

What is the difference between a side table and a coffee table?

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.

What is the standard size of a coffee table?

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.

What is a tray top coffee table?

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.

When did coffee tables become popular?

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.

How do you style an oval coffee table?

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.

How do I style a Noguchi coffee table?

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.

How much does a coffee table cost?

On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.

How big should a coffee table be for a sectional?

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.

How do I authenticate my Noguchi coffee table?

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.

How do you stack books on a coffee table?

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.

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Adaptable Fan Coffee Table in Steel and Wood by Tiago Curioni

$3,700 / item

H 11.82 in W 66.93 in D 39.38 in

Adaptable Fan Coffee Table in Steel and Wood by Tiago Curioni

By Tiago Curioni

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

natural or ebonized oak finishing, the fan coffee table follows the proposal of furniture that can be

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James de Wulf Steel Fan Coffee Table

$10,352 / item

H 18 in Dm 48 in

James de Wulf Steel Fan Coffee Table

By James de Wulf

Located in Paia, HI

Unique Brutalist design by James de Wulf. Very functional coffee table. 3/8" thick steel plate

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Italian White Sculptural Fan Coffee Table 1970's

$4,806

H 19.69 in W 57.88 in D 19.69 in

Italian White Sculptural Fan Coffee Table 1970's

Located in Hastings, GB

An exceptional Italian designer coffee table from the late 1970’s. This extremely rare table is

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Late 20th Century Italian International Style Center Tables

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Mid Century Modern Gold Fan Coffee Nesting Table - Three Tier

$883

H 22 in W 24 in D 24.5 in

Mid Century Modern Gold Fan Coffee Nesting Table - Three Tier

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Discover the Mid-Century Gold Fan Nesting Table, a three-tiered set with elegant gold finish

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Vintage Fan Leg Coffee Table by Alvar Aalto for Artek

$3,200

H 21 in W 48 in D 48 in

Vintage Fan Leg Coffee Table by Alvar Aalto for Artek

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Buffalo, NY

Vintage fan leg coffee table by Alvar Aalto for Artek. Excellent original condition, beautiful warm

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Plywood

Stacked Glass Fan Shape Base Round Coffee Table Italian Post Modern Mid Century

$3,200

H 15 in Dm 42 in

Stacked Glass Fan Shape Base Round Coffee Table Italian Post Modern Mid Century

By Pace Collection, Brueton

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Stacked Glass Fan Shape Base Round Coffee Table Italian Post Modern Mid Century MINT!

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Glass

Rolls Royce Avon Fan Blade Jet Engine Coffee Table (Raf Canberra). Year 1957

$4,172 / item

H 17.33 in W 24.81 in D 24.81 in

Rolls Royce Avon Fan Blade Jet Engine Coffee Table (Raf Canberra). Year 1957

By Rolls Royce

Located in Canterbury, England

The base of our stunning coffee table is a professionally stripped and chrome polished fan blade

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Vintage 1950s Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Fan Shaped Solid Walnut Dunbar Atr. Side End Stand Occasional Table Mint!

$3,400

H 21 in W 28 in D 27 in

Fan Shaped Solid Walnut Dunbar Atr. Side End Stand Occasional Table Mint!

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern fan shaped rolled edges solid walnut dunbar Atr. Side end stand occasional table

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Walnut

Tunc Coffee Table in Mirror & Wood

$3,350 / item

H 15.75 in W 59.06 in D 59.06 in

Tunc Coffee Table in Mirror & Wood

By LAGU

Located in İSTANBUL, TR

A favorite of geometric form fans, TUNÇ COFFEE TABLE draws attention with its use of different

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Marble

Teak Danish Modern Wrap Around Fan Shape Coffee Table Dowel Tapered Legs Mint!

$6,000

H 21 in W 63 in D 29 in

Teak Danish Modern Wrap Around Fan Shape Coffee Table Dowel Tapered Legs Mint!

By Arne Vodder, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Unusual teak Danish modern wrap around fan shape coffee table dowel tapered legs mint!

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Douglas Fanning, Bean, Contempory Coffee Table, United States, 2019

$42,500

H 15.4 in W 54 in D 40 in

Douglas Fanning, Bean, Contempory Coffee Table, United States, 2019

By Douglas Fanning

Located in New York, NY

Douglas Fanning's unique bean table has an amorphous, polished mahogany top and rests upon curved

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2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Douglas Fanning, Archipelago, Bronze and Steel Coffee Table, US, 2020

$118,000

H 16 in W 42 in D 42 in

Douglas Fanning, Archipelago, Bronze and Steel Coffee Table, US, 2020

By Douglas Fanning

Located in New York, NY

Master metalsmith Douglas Fanning's extra elegant coffee table features an extended series of

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2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Douglas Fanning, Beans, Contemporary Bronze Coffee Table, United States, 2019

$58,000

H 15.5 in W 54 in D 40 in

Douglas Fanning, Beans, Contemporary Bronze Coffee Table, United States, 2019

By Douglas Fanning

Located in New York, NY

Douglas Fanning's unique Bean table has an amorphous, dappled bronze top and rests upon curved

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Douglas Fanning, Rubble Outcrop V, Coffee Table in Bronze, United States, 2022

$103,000

H 16 in W 95 in D 55 in

Douglas Fanning, Rubble Outcrop V, Coffee Table in Bronze, United States, 2022

By Douglas Fanning

Located in New York, NY

With this latest addition to the Rubble series, Fanning kept the charming, two-tiered amorphous

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2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Douglas Fanning, Rubble Outcrop II, Coffee Table in Bronze, United States, 2020

$115,000

H 17 in W 85 in D 52 in

Douglas Fanning, Rubble Outcrop II, Coffee Table in Bronze, United States, 2020

By Douglas Fanning

Located in New York, NY

The second in Fanning's extraordinary Rubble series, this beautiful, amorphous arrangement, topped

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2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Douglas Fanning, Rubble Outcrop IV, Coffee Table in Bronze, United States, 2021

$125,000

H 16 in W 95 in D 55 in

Douglas Fanning, Rubble Outcrop IV, Coffee Table in Bronze, United States, 2021

By Douglas Fanning

Located in New York, NY

The fourth in Fanning's extraordinary Rubble series, this beautiful, amorphous arrangement, topped

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2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Douglas Fanning, Four Bronze and Steel Nesting Tables, United States, 2019

$62,000

H 16 in W 55 in D 40 in

Douglas Fanning, Four Bronze and Steel Nesting Tables, United States, 2019

By Douglas Fanning

Located in New York, NY

Douglas Fanning's remarkable nesting tables have amorphous, dappled bronze tops and rest upon legs

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2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bronze, Steel

Douglas Fanning, Atoll, Bronze and Steel Nesting Tables, United States, 2021

$107,000

H 16.5 in W 100 in D 40 in

Douglas Fanning, Atoll, Bronze and Steel Nesting Tables, United States, 2021

By Douglas Fanning

Located in New York, NY

Douglas Fanning's remarkable nesting tables have amorphous, dappled bronze tops and rest upon legs

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2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bronze, Steel

Douglas Fanning, Set of Four Burled Walnut Nesting Tables, United States, 2019

$47,000

H 16 in W 55 in D 40 in

Douglas Fanning, Set of Four Burled Walnut Nesting Tables, United States, 2019

By Douglas Fanning

Located in New York, NY

Douglas Fanning's remarkable nesting tables have amorphous, burled walnut tops and rest upon legs

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2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel

Douglas Fanning, Pangaea, Patinated Modular Coffee Table, United States, 2023

$70,000

H 15 in W 61 in D 43 in

Douglas Fanning, Pangaea, Patinated Modular Coffee Table, United States, 2023

By Douglas Fanning

Located in New York, NY

Pangaea coffee table is composed of a beautifully amorphous top in patinated brass, and a series of

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2010s American Side Tables

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Bronze, Steel

Douglas Fanning, Trefle, 'Clover, ' Modular Coffee Table, United States, 2020

$63,000

H 14 in W 42 in D 36 in

Douglas Fanning, Trefle, 'Clover, ' Modular Coffee Table, United States, 2020

By Douglas Fanning

Located in New York, NY

This beautiful coffee table, topped in dappled brass and supported by blackened steel legs, is not

Category

2010s American Side Tables

Materials

Steel, Bronze

Douglas Fanning, Trefle, 'Clover, ' Modular Coffee Table, United States, 2020

$65,000

H 14 in W 42 in D 36 in

Douglas Fanning, Trefle, 'Clover, ' Modular Coffee Table, United States, 2020

By Douglas Fanning

Located in New York, NY

This beautiful coffee table, topped in a brooding bronze and supported by blackened steel legs, is

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2010s American Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Douglas Fanning, Pangaea, Patinated Modular Coffee Table, United States, 2023

$70,000

H 15 in W 61 in D 43 in

Douglas Fanning, Pangaea, Patinated Modular Coffee Table, United States, 2023

By Douglas Fanning

Located in New York, NY

Pangaea coffee table is composed of a beautifully amorphous top in patinated brass, and a series of

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2010s American Side Tables

Materials

Steel, Bronze

Douglas Fanning, Trefle, 'Clover, ' Modular Coffee Table, United States, 2020

$63,000

H 14 in W 42 in D 36 in

Douglas Fanning, Trefle, 'Clover, ' Modular Coffee Table, United States, 2020

By Douglas Fanning

Located in New York, NY

This beautiful coffee table, topped in dappled brass and supported by blackened steel legs, is not

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2010s American Side Tables

Materials

Steel, Bronze

Douglas Fanning, Trefle, 'Clover, ' Modular Coffee Table, United States, 2020

$65,000

H 14 in W 42 in D 36 in

Douglas Fanning, Trefle, 'Clover, ' Modular Coffee Table, United States, 2020

By Douglas Fanning

Located in New York, NY

This beautiful coffee table, topped in a brooding bronze and supported by blackened steel legs, is

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2010s American Side Tables

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Aircraft LP1 Fan Blade Coffee Table

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H 21.66 in Dm 47.25 in

Aircraft LP1 Fan Blade Coffee Table

By Rolls Royce

Located in Luton, GB

. Simply stunning coffee table with 26 individual polished titanium blades, positioned on top of an

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Vintage 1980s British Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Alvar Aalto Fan Leg Coffee Table

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H 47.25 in W 47.25 in D 20.87 in

Alvar Aalto Fan Leg Coffee Table

Located in Los Gatos, CA

Alvar Aalto, table, Artek, Finland, "Fan leg table", height approx 57 and 120 x 120 cm.

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Rolls Royce Fan Blade Coffee Table

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H 19.69 in Dm 47.25 in

Rolls Royce Fan Blade Coffee Table

By Rolls Royce

Located in Luton, GB

A simply stunning coffee table with 45 highly polished titanium blades, forming a complete LP2 (Low

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737 LP1 Jet Aircraft Fan Blade Coffee Table

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H 19.89 in Dm 40.16 in

737 LP1 Jet Aircraft Fan Blade Coffee Table

Located in Luton, GB

A simply stunning coffee table with 27 polished titanium blades, positioned within its original hub

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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

737 LP2 Jet Aircraft Fan Blade Coffee Table

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H 17.72 in Dm 43.31 in

737 LP2 Jet Aircraft Fan Blade Coffee Table

Located in Luton, GB

A simply stunning coffee table with 40 polished titanium blades, positioned within its original hub

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Spinning Jet Aircraft LP1 Fan Blade Coffee Table

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H 21.66 in Dm 47.25 in

Spinning Jet Aircraft LP1 Fan Blade Coffee Table

By Rolls Royce

Located in Luton, GB

. Simply stunning coffee table with 26 individual polished titanium blades, positioned on top of an

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Rolls Royce LP3 Front Fan Blade Coffee Table

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H 19.69 in Dm 47.25 in

Rolls Royce LP3 Front Fan Blade Coffee Table

By Rolls Royce

Located in Luton, GB

Harrier Jump Jet Pegasus LP3 fan blade, positioned on its original hub from within the jet engine

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Custom order, by P. Tendercool

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H 13.59 in W 65.56 in D 65.56 in

Custom order, by P. Tendercool

By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer & Jerôme Barrier

Located in Bangkok, TH

cubist collection of brass and glass coffee-tables Our fans know we love the modernists and this is why

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Aviation Jet Engine Turbine Fan Coffee Table

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Aviation Jet Engine Turbine Fan Coffee Table

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This engine turbine fan comes from a vintage airliner. Each blade has been stripped,sanded and

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Fan Leg Coffee Table by Alvar Aalto, circa 1970

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H 20.48 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in

Fan Leg Coffee Table by Alvar Aalto, circa 1970

By Alvar Aalto

Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR

The Alvar Aalto Fan Leg Coffee Table is a classic piece of modernist furniture designed by Finnish

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

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Vintage Handmade Fan Leg Coffee Table Designed by Alvar Aalto

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H 18 in W 24 in D 17.5 in

Vintage Handmade Fan Leg Coffee Table Designed by Alvar Aalto

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage handmade fan shaped legs coffee table designed by Alvar Aalto Made in Finland, can be used

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Antique 1880s Finnish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ash, Birch

Mid-Century Art Deco Style Coffee Table with Fan Motif

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H 17 in Dm 36 in

Mid-Century Art Deco Style Coffee Table with Fan Motif

Located in Astoria, NY

A circa 1960s round coffee and cocktail table, including milk glass top, etched with three

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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass, Steel

Alvar Aalto" X800" Fan Leg Table

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H 22.45 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in

Alvar Aalto" X800" Fan Leg Table

By Artek, Alvar Aalto

Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län

Fan legged “X800? coffee/ side table designed by Alvar Aalto in 1954. Manufactured by Artek in

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Ash, Birch

Elegant Oval Satinwood Fan Inlaid Cocktail Table with Scalloped Edge

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H 18.75 in W 38 in D 26 in

Elegant Oval Satinwood Fan Inlaid Cocktail Table with Scalloped Edge

By E. J. Victor

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A magnificent satinwood oval cocktail table by EJ Victor having intricate ebony and rosewood veneer

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Satinwood

Vintage Fan Leg Side Table by Alvar Aalto, Artek, circa 1970

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H 17.72 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in

Vintage Fan Leg Side Table by Alvar Aalto, Artek, circa 1970

By Alvar Aalto

Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR

Fan Leg side table designed by the Finnish architect and designer Alvar Alto and manufactured in

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

Materials

Birch

Metamorphic Coffee Table after John Makepeace, c.1990

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H 18.9 in W 27.96 in D 33.08 in

Metamorphic Coffee Table after John Makepeace, c.1990

By John Makepeace

Located in Surbiton, GB

A bespoke, mahogany, fan leaf coffee table, crafted under the guidance of John Makepeace by the

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Vintage 1980s British Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Rare Burl Wood "Fan" Coffee Table by Pierre Cardin

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H 16 in Dm 46.5 in

Rare Burl Wood "Fan" Coffee Table by Pierre Cardin

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Pasadena, CA

Rare burl wood fan coffee table, signed and numbered 12/80 by Pierre Cardin. Made in France. Table

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

Materials

Wood

Listing for A: Pierre Cardin Coffee Table + two Halabala Lounge Chairs Sheepskin

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H 16.34 in W 33.27 in D 27.56 in

Listing for A: Pierre Cardin Coffee Table + two Halabala Lounge Chairs Sheepskin

By Francia, Pierre Cardin

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pierre Cardin for Francia, 'Eventail (fan) coffee table, mahogany, France, 1984 A rare masterpiece

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Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Mahogany

Alvar Aalto Coffee Table

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H 22 in W 53.25 in D 31.5 in

Alvar Aalto Coffee Table

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Atlanta, GA

Alvar Aalto Fan Leg Coffee Table, for Artek, Finland, circa 1980s. Retains warm original patina.

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

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Wood, Birch

Alvar Alto ‘Fan Leg’ Side or Coffee Table

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H 22.5 in W 35.5 in D 35.5 in

Alvar Alto ‘Fan Leg’ Side or Coffee Table

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

of Finnish Modernism, the “Fan Leg” table by Alvar Aalto embodies the distinctive six-section fan leg

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Side Tables

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Restored Art Deco Rattan Fan Arm Loveseat Sofa with Matching Coffee Table

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H 34 in W 65 in D 33 in

Restored Art Deco Rattan Fan Arm Loveseat Sofa with Matching Coffee Table

By Paul Frankl

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Rare fan arm rattan love seat sofa with matching arched coffee table, circa 1930. Custom cushions

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Rattan

Alvar Aalto Fan Leg Coffee Table in Birch

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H 21 in W 35.5 in D 35.5 in

Alvar Aalto Fan Leg Coffee Table in Birch

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Chicago, IL

Alvar Aalto fan leg coffee table in birch.

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Birch

Petal Wood Coffee Table with Iron Fan Base

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H 14.6 in Dm 41.25 in

Petal Wood Coffee Table with Iron Fan Base

By Richard Schultz

Located in Hudson, NY

Vintage original Richard Schultz's petal leaf coffee table. Restored.

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Iron

Blade Coffee Table

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H 16 in Dm 52 in

Blade Coffee Table

Located in Washington, DC

Stunning massive industrial fan blade turned coffee table becomes the focal point of any room

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Aluminum, Steel

Edwardian Mahogany and Fan Inlaid Low Tray Table, Side, Coffee

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H 19.5 in W 26 in D 18 in

Edwardian Mahogany and Fan Inlaid Low Tray Table, Side, Coffee

Located in Seattle, WA

Edwardian mahogany and fan inlaid low tray table, side, coffee Removable top tray.

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Mahogany

Alvar Aalto Fan Leg Coffee Table

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H 21 in W 35.5 in D 35.5 in

Alvar Aalto Fan Leg Coffee Table

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Ottawa, ON

Sought after Alvar Aalto fan leg coffee table in birch.

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

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Birch

Alvar Aalto Fan Leg Coffee Table

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H 22 in W 53.5 in D 32 in

Alvar Aalto Fan Leg Coffee Table

By Artek, Alvar Aalto

Located in Cambridge, MA

This piece was purchased from Artek in Finland in the 1950s by its original owners. The birch wood in this example has developed a rich, warm patina.

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

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Indian Inlaid Low Coffee Table

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H 11.82 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in

Indian Inlaid Low Coffee Table

Located in Salisbury, GB

Indian inlaid low coffee table, peacock fan with geese within a leafy border, circa 1930.

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Located in Lisboa, PT

Modern Mel Bouclé Armchair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Mel lounge chair embodies the warmth and richness of nature’s purest and swe...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

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Brass

Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier

$7,287 / item

H 23.63 in Dm 43.31 in

Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier

Located in Roma, Lazio

A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

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Brass

Bronze MFA Bench by American Studio Craft Artist David N. Ebner

$25,000

H 17 in W 36 in D 15.5 in

Bronze MFA Bench by American Studio Craft Artist David N. Ebner

By David N. Ebner

Located in Bellport, NY

An awarding winning bronze studio crafted bench by American artist, David N. Ebner. MFA stands for Museum of Fine Arts and located in Boston, MA. This piece has a wonderful Asian el...

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21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Benches

Materials

Bronze

Collectors Chest, 19th Century

$1,300

H 27.5 in W 22.75 in D 15 in

Collectors Chest, 19th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

A small collectors or apothecary chest with divided drawers, 19th century. Composed of walnut and grain-painted pine with later mahogany chippendale bracket feet. Each drawer has d...

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Wood

Stacked Bone and Brass Powder-Coated Table Lamp with Peekaboo Silver Leaf Shade

$1,550 / item

H 18 in W 12 in D 12 in

Stacked Bone and Brass Powder-Coated Table Lamp with Peekaboo Silver Leaf Shade

By Seth Premo, Arvo Ray

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Junius lamp makes a bold statement with its geometric stacked elements that appear almost to float above one another. The lamp is constructed with a powder-coated steel shade and...

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2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Silver Leaf, Steel

"Dionízio" Bar Cart in Black Carbon Steel Natural Wood Details and Leather

$1,888 / item

H 35.04 in W 39.38 in D 21.66 in

"Dionízio" Bar Cart in Black Carbon Steel Natural Wood Details and Leather

By Studio Marta Manente

Located in Centro, RS

The cart is a versatile piece in the décor. It transitions between the practical function in the house and the differentiated elegant aesthetic. Its structure could be produced per...

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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Metal

"La Ligne" Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 30" x 30"

$1,570 / item

H 30 in W 30 in D 0.03 in

"La Ligne" Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 30" x 30"

Located in New York, NY

Introducing "La Ligne" is a limited edition fine art print that captivates the viewer with its gorgeous abstract linework, demonstrating the beauty of simplicity and the power of for...

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2010s American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper

Murano Oval Pink Art Glass and Brass Mid-Century Console / Wall Mirror, 2020

$4,858 / item

H 47.25 in W 31.5 in D 1.97 in

Murano Oval Pink Art Glass and Brass Mid-Century Console / Wall Mirror, 2020

Located in Roma, Lazio

Stunning mirror in blazing pink color Murano glass, Venice. A mirror that alone will furnish your home environment. The mirror has a rear structure in wood, on which four Murano pin...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Pair of Modern Solid Brass Sconces in the Style of Hans Agne Jakobsson, EL135

$2,307 / set

H 9.85 in W 5.91 in D 8.86 in

Pair of Modern Solid Brass Sconces in the Style of Hans Agne Jakobsson, EL135

By Hans-Agne Jakobsson

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Modern Italian wall lights in the taste of Hans Agne Jakobsson's work. Structure and cup in solid brass and frosted glass disc. Excellent condition (modern creation), quantity on req...

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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires

$13,968 / item

H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in

Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires

By Diego Mardegan

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...

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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Amber by Yiannis Ghikas

$2,200Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in

Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Amber by Yiannis Ghikas

By Yiannis Ghikas, Miniforms

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Blown Glass

Wrought iron coffee table in the style of Lothar Klute Coffee table in the style

$3,364

H 20.08 in W 50.4 in D 30.71 in

Wrought iron coffee table in the style of Lothar Klute Coffee table in the style

By Lothar Klute

Located in Saarbrücken, SL

Coffee table in artfully forged iron with a bronze patina. Glass top specially cast and machined for this table.

Category

Vintage 1980s German Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Forged Iron and Limestone Coffee Table by Gilbert Poillerat, c. 1940.

$5,224

H 20.48 in W 29.73 in D 17.92 in

French Forged Iron and Limestone Coffee Table by Gilbert Poillerat, c. 1940.

By Jacques Adnet, Gilbert Poillerat

Located in London, GB

A forged iron and limestone coffee table by Gilbert Poillerat (1902-1988), from a drawing by Jacques Adnet (1900-1984). French, c. 1940.

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Limestone, Iron, Wrought Iron

Hepplewhite Chair by Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown by Knoll, 1984

$9,850

H 34.5 in W 22 in D 24 in

Hepplewhite Chair by Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown by Knoll, 1984

By Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown, Knoll

Located in Kansas City, MO

Hepplewhite chair designed by Robert Venturi and Denise Scott brown. Signed with the Knoll label. In near perfect condition.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Customisable Spider ceiling light brass parchment design by Diego Mardegan Italy

$18,809 / item

H 39.38 in Dm 78.75 in

Customisable Spider ceiling light brass parchment design by Diego Mardegan Italy

By Diego Mardegan

Located in London, GB

A very stunning ceiling light fixture tiled Spider Special Edition. Spider Special Edition light is made of a brass structure, the arms are painted in opaque ivory colour and are fix...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Linden 2 Wall Sconce - 15.5in by Studio Dunn

$945 / item

H 15.5 in W 8.25 in D 6.25 in

Linden 2 Wall Sconce - 15.5in by Studio Dunn

By Studio DUNN

Located in Rumford, RI

A smaller sibling to our best-selling Linden 2-Sconce - 23.5in, this modern linen wall fixture reinterprets classic art deco geometry. Position the flared end upwards or downwards fo...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

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Fan Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the fan coffee table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each fan coffee table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, steel and wood. There are 5 variations of the antique or vintage fan coffee table you’re looking for, while we also have 13 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect fan coffee table — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A fan coffee table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, industrial and modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made fan coffee table over the years, but those crafted by Douglas Fanning, Alvar Aalto and James de Wulf are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Fan Coffee Table?

A fan coffee table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $48,000, while the lowest priced sells for $800 and the highest can go for as much as $125,000.

Finding the Right Coffee-tables-cocktail-tables for You

As a practical focal point in your living area, antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables are an invaluable addition to any interior.

Low tables that were initially used as tea tables or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. Early coffee tables surfaced in Victorian-era England, likely influenced by the use of tea tables in Japanese tea gardens. In the United States, furniture makers worked to introduce low, long tables into their offerings as the popularity of coffee and “coffee breaks” took hold during the late 19th century and early 20th century.

It didn’t take long for coffee tables and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Originally, these tables were as simple as they are practical — as high as your sofa and made primarily of wood. In recent years, however, metal, glass and plastics have become popular in coffee tables and cocktail tables, and design hasn’t been restricted to the conventional low profile, either.

Visionary craftspeople such as Paul Evans introduced bold, geometric designs that challenge the traditional idea of what a coffee table can be. The elongated rectangles and wide boxy forms of Evans’s desirable Cityscape coffee table, for example, will meet your needs but undoubtedly prove imposing in your living space.

If you’re shopping for an older coffee table to bring into your home — be it an antique Georgian-style coffee table made of mahogany or walnut with decorative inlays or a classic square mid-century modern piece comprised of rosewood designed by the likes of Ettore Sottsass — there are a few things you should keep in mind.

Both the table itself and what you put on it should align with the overall design of the room, not just by what you think looks fashionable in isolation. According to interior designer Tamara Eaton, the material of your vintage coffee table is something you need to consider. “With a glass coffee table, you also have to think about the surface underneath, like the rug or floor,” she says. “With wood and stone tables, you think about what’s on top.”

Find the perfect centerpiece for any room, no matter what your personal furniture style on 1stDibs — shop Art Deco coffee tables, travertine coffee tables and other antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables today.

Questions About Fan Coffee Table

Why is it called a coffee table?
1 Answer
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.
Can a coffee table be too low?
1 Answer
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.
Who invented the coffee table?
1 Answer
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.

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What size should a coffee table be?
1 Answer
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 Answer
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.
What is the difference between a coffee table and a cocktail table?
1 Answer
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.
What is the difference between a sofa table and a coffee table?
1 Answer
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.
What is the difference between a center table and a coffee table?
1 Answer
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.
Are end tables taller than coffee tables?
1 Answer
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.

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What is the difference between a coffee table and a console table?
1 Answer
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.
What is the difference between a side table and a coffee table?
1 Answer
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.
What is the standard size of a coffee table?
1 Answer
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.
What is a tray top coffee table?
1 Answer
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.
When did coffee tables become popular?
1 Answer
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.
How do you style an oval coffee table?
1 Answer
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.
How do I style a Noguchi coffee table?
1 Answer
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.
How much does a coffee table cost?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.
How big should a coffee table be for a sectional?
1 Answer
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.
How do I authenticate my Noguchi coffee table?
1 Answer
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.
How do you stack books on a coffee table?
1 Answer
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.

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