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21st Century Verter Turroni Black Fibreglass Coffee Table Seat Outdoor Furniture
By Imperfettolab, Verter Turroni
Located in Longiano, IT
Pillola, round varnished coffee table in fibreglass. Available in different colors and finishes
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Fiberglass
H 8.67 in Dm 32.68 in
21st Century Verter Turroni Black Fibreglass Coffee Table Seat Outdoor Furniture
By Imperfettolab, Verter Turroni
Located in Longiano, IT
Pillola, round varnished coffee table in fibreglass. Available in different colors and finishes
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Fiberglass
H 11.82 in Dm 39.38 in
Semi Coffee Table by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Semi coffee table by Imperfettolab
2007
Dimensions: W 70 x D 55 x H 74 cm
Materials: Fibreglass
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Fiberglass
Pair of Semi Coffee Table by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
: Fibreglass
Coffee table in fibreglass.
Imperfetto Lab
Who we are ? We are a family.
Verter Turroni
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Fiberglass
20th Century Large Moulded Fibreglass Table With Layered Wood Effect c.1970
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A superb 20thC fibreglass table seamlessly moulded into a captivating round form, with a layered
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Fiberglass
H 14.18 in W 59.06 in D 44.1 in
Slab Coffee Table by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Slab coffee table by Imperfettolab
2011
Dimensions: 157 x 88 x H 38
Materials: Fibreglass
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Fiberglass
Slab Coffee Table by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Slab coffee table by Imperfettolab
2011
Dimensions: W 72 x D 68 x H 40 cm
Materials: Fibreglass
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Fiberglass
Slab Coffee Table by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Slab coffee table by Imperfettolab
2011
Dimensions: 131 x 83 x H 30
Materials: Fibreglass
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Fiberglass
Slab Coffee Table by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Slab coffee table by Imperfettolab
2011
Dimensions: 58 x 40 x H 47
Materials: Fibreglass
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Fiberglass
Slab Coffee Table by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Slab coffee table by Imperfettolab
2011
Dimensions: 106 x 78 x H 34
Materials: Fibreglass
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Fiberglass
Slab Coffee Table by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Slab coffee table by Imperfettolab
[2011]
Dimensions: 92 x 80 x H 34.
Materials: Fibreglass
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Fiberglass
Arenaria Coffee Table by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Arenaria Coffee Table by Imperfettolab
Limited edition
Dimensions: D60 x W50 x H35 cm
Materials
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Fiberglass
Pair of Slab Coffee Table by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
: Fibreglass
Seat or coffee table in fibreglass.
Imperfetto Lab
Who we are? We are a family.
Verter Turroni
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Fiberglass
Architectural coffee table made in Brazil 1960
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Eye-catching architectural coffee table crafted by an anonymous architect in Brazil during the
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Rosewood
Coffee Table in Fiberglass with Light 1960's
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Here is a table from the late 1960's which would be count as a piece from the hippie era, possibly
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Fiberglass
Trébol Coffee Table Attributed To Oscar Tusquets For Casas Spain 1990s
By Oscar Tusquets Blanca
Located in Norwich, GB
A superb Trébol coffee table, attributed to Spanish architect and designer Òscar Tusquets for Casas
Category
1990s Spanish Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather, Glass, Fiberglass
Mid-Century Authentic Knoll Warren Platner Wire Glass Coffee Table
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Baltimore, MD
A mid-century iconic, stunning, authentic original, vintage Platner circular wire glass coffee
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Green Fiberglass, New Wave Coffee Table small, by Lukas Cober
Located in 1204, CH
organic contours, the layers of fibreglass unfold in rythmic lines and the shapes reveal themself drawn as
Category
2010s Dutch Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass
H 15.75 in W 23.63 in D 54.34 in
Contemporary Green Fiberglass, New Wave Coffee Table Big, by Lukas Cober
Located in 1204, CH
contours, the layers of fibreglass unfold in rythmic lines and the shapes reveal themself drawn as
Category
2010s Dutch Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass
H 15.75 in W 39.38 in D 63 in
Elissa Lacoste Contemporary Coffee Table i Model Shagreen, Steel and Resin
By Elissa Lacoste
Located in Barcelona, ES
Coffee table I
From the series "Shagreen"
Manufactured by Elissa Lacoste
France, 2022
Steel
Category
2010s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
H 14.57 in W 53.94 in D 55.12 in
Contemporary Green Fiberglass, New Wave Coffee Table Round 100cm, by Lukas Cober
Located in 1204, CH
organic contours, the layers of fibreglass unfold in rythmic lines and the shapes reveal themself drawn as
Category
2010s Dutch Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass
H 15.75 in Dm 39.38 in
Contemporary Green Fiberglass, New Wave Coffee Table Round 120cm, by Lukas Cober
Located in 1204, CH
contours, the layers of fibreglass unfold in rythmic lines and the shapes reveal themself drawn as
Category
2010s Dutch Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass
H 15.75 in Dm 47.25 in
Contemporary Blue Fiberglass, New Wave Coffee Table Round 120cm, by Lukas Cober
Located in 1204, CH
contours, the layers of fibreglass unfold in rythmic lines and the shapes reveal themself drawn as
Category
2010s Dutch Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass
H 17.72 in Dm 47.25 in
1980s coffee table-storage table Italian manufacture, in petrol blue fibreglass
Located in Milan, IT
1980s coffee table-holder, Italian manufacture.
Coffee table made of petrol blue fibreglass, with
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Fiberglass
H 21.66 in Dm 15.75 in
Round Coffee table by Jaime Hayon, "Explorer" series, red lacquered fibreglass
By Jaime Hayon
Located in Barcelona, ES
A series of side tables, Explorer 1, 2 and 3 inspired by the playful and what remind one of jelly
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Side Tables
Materials
Fiberglass
H 16.54 in Dm 39.38 in
Jaime Hayon Contemporary Dark Grey Explorer #01 Table by BD Barcelona
By Jaime Hayon, BD Barcelona Design
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
fibreglass body. Solid turned wooden legs and lacquered. Painted glass table top.
Measures: 40 Ø x 50 cm
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Fiberglass, Wood, Glass
Fiberglass Tables by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1971, Set of 2
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Rare pair of Amanta coffee tables by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, later to become B&B. Designed in
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Fiberglass, Paint
Contemporary small round coffee table "Explorer" by Jaime Hayon dark grey/black
By Jaime Hayon
Located in Barcelona, ES
and Explorer. The Explorer family is the most recent.
A series of side tables, Explorer 1, 2 and 3
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Side Tables
Materials
Fiberglass, Glass, Plywood, Lacquer
H 16.54 in Dm 39.38 in
Table Sofa Coffee Low Spherical Ball Pod, Futuristic Lime Green Ice Tray Steel
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
, sofa or coffee table, the stainless steel top with ice bucket compartment, vintage 1960’s.
1960’s
Category
Vintage 1960s English Futurist Sofa Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 16.93 in Dm 36.62 in
Olav Table by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Slab coffee table by Imperfettolab
2020
Dimensions: 179 x 99 x H 74
Materials: Fibreglass
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Fiberglass
Triple Play Side Table by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design, Nr. 11/2019
By Fish Design, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
/2019). it could be used as a side table to the bigger one or as a coffee table.
sources: maria
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Design Classic Verner Panton Cone Chairs, Vitra, 2000s
By Vitra, Verner Panton
Located in Renens, CH
would work well as a set, or as an individual statement piece.
We will offer the coffee table for
Category
Early 2000s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Sospeso Pendant Lamp by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
brass, giving life to a versatile and elegant creation. Perfect for illuminating a coffee table and
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Arenaria Seat by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
D 140 x H 40 cm
Materials: Fiberglass
Seat/coffee table in fibreglass.
Available in white
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Fiberglass
Arenaria Seat by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
x D 173 x H 28 cm
Materials: Fiberglass
Seat/Coffee table in fibreglass.
Avalaible in white
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Fiberglass
Arenaria Seat by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
x D 137 x H 38 cm
Materials: Fiberglass
Seat/coffee table in fibreglass.
Available in white
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Fiberglass
Rare 1950s Arne Jacobsen 3501 Coffee Table for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Newbury, Berkshire
open to experimentation with less traditional furniture making materials such as metal and fibreglass
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Vintage Nautilus Lounge Suite by Isku, Finland, circa 1970s
By Isku
Located in London, GB
original suite consists of four low backed lounge chairs on swivel bases and a matching coffee table
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Curvoform Series Brown Fibreglass Ufo Coffee Table by Curver, 1960s
By Curver
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Very unique Space Age fiberglass round coffee table by Curver for Curvoform. The smoke glass table
Category
Vintage 1950s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Smoked Glass, Fiberglass
Mario Bellini for C&B Italia Fiberglass Amanta Coffee Table , Italy 1966
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Naples, IT
Very first table by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia (before B&B Italia) dated 1966. Made of moulded
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Fiberglass
H 14.18 in W 33.08 in D 33.08 in
Mazza and Gramigna Steel and Glass Italian Coffee Table for Cinova, 1970s
By Sergio Mazza, Giuliana Gramigna
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury low steel coffee table with cylindrical legs and a thin chrome apron with
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 13.78 in W 52.76 in L 13.78 in
Mario Bellini Midcentury White Fiberglass Italian Coffee Tables for B&B, 1967
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Roma, IT
.
These square-shaped white fibreglass tables have different dimensions. The widths and depths of the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plastic, Fiberglass
H 10.24 in W 19.69 in L 10.24 in
Illya Goldman Gubin Black Papier Tisch 1B Grün 1B, Epoxy Resin, Fiberglass
By Illya Goldman Gubin
Located in Barcelona, ES
Coffee table model "Papier Tisch 2B”
From the series “Karton”
Manufactured by Illya Goldman
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Epoxy Resin, Fiberglass, Paper
H 9.85 in W 28.35 in D 64.97 in
1970s Mario Bellini C & B Italia 'Amanta' Sofa & Coffee Table
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in London, GB
1970s C&B Italia 'Amanta' modular or sectional four chair sofa and coffee table designed by Mario
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Velvet, Plastic, Fiberglass, Rubber
1970s Italian Astarte Milano Space Age UFO Fibreglass Coffee Table
By Astarte Milano
Located in London, GB
Large Italian 1970s space-age coffee table in the shape of a UFO. Designed and manufactured by
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Fiberglass
Abstract Human Shaped Coffee Table in White Fibreglass from the Midcentury
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An elegant piece of art from the midcentury. This coffee table is shaped like an abstract human
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Fiberglass
H 18.51 in W 48.04 in D 25.2 in
Slab Coffee Table by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Slab coffee table by Imperfettolab
2011
Dimensions: 92 x 80 x H 34.
Materials: Fibreglass
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Fiberglass
Slab Coffee Table by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Slab coffee table by Imperfettolab
2011
Dimensions: 131 x 83 x H 30
Materials: Fibreglass
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Fiberglass
Coffee Table Designed by Sottsass, 1983
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Coffee table 'PARK LANE', designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1983, Italy.
Fibreglass construction in
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Fabulous Large Vintage Deco Revival Black Panther Coffee Table, USA 1980s
Located in Hastings, GB
Large Art Deco Revival black panther coffee table with bevelled glass top. Sourced in Palm Springs
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Fiberglass
H 14.97 in W 47.25 in D 25.6 in
Contemporary Green Fiberglass, New Wave Coffee Table Big, by Lukas Cober
Located in 1204, CH
organic contours, the layers of fibreglass unfold in rythmic lines and the shapes reveal themself drawn as
Category
2010s Dutch Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass
H 15.75 in W 39.38 in D 63 in
Contemporary grey Fiberglass, New Wave Coffee Table Round 120cm, by Lukas Cober
Located in 1204, CH
contours, the layers of fibreglass unfold in rythmic lines and the shapes reveal themself drawn as
Category
2010s Dutch Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass
H 11.82 in Dm 47.25 in
Mario Bellini White Fibreglass "Amanta" Italian Coffee Table for C&B, 1960s
By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in Roma, IT
Magnificent white fibreglass "Amanta" coffee table for C&B. It was designed by Mario Bellini for C
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Fiberglass
H 14.18 in W 33.08 in D 33.08 in
Mario Bellini Midcentury Fibreglass "Amanta" Italian Coffee Table for C&B, 1960s
By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in Roma, IT
Magnificent white fibreglass "Amanta" coffee table for C&B. It was designed by Mario Bellini for C
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Fiberglass
H 14.18 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Arenaria Seat by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
D 80 x H 44 cm
Materials : Fiberglass
Seat/Coffee table in fibreglass.
Avalaible in white
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Fiberglass
Authentic 1969 Eero Saarinen Leather Tulip Dining Chairs for Knoll International
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Amsterdam, NL
, “Tulip” dining chair and table, the “Tulip” side and coffee table and the “Womb” sofa are well known
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
H 31.89 in W 20.08 in D 21.66 in
Authentic 1969 Tulip Leather Dining Arm Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Amsterdam, NL
“Tulip” side and coffee table and the “Womb” sofa are well known design classics nowadays.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
H 31.5 in W 25.6 in D 23.63 in
Lacquered Fibreglass U.F.O. Coffee Table by Superior
Located in London, GB
Lacquered fibreglass U.F.O. Coffee Table with smoked glass by Superior, Switzerland 2002.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Smoked Glass
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Fibreglass Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the fibreglass coffee table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A fibreglass coffee table — often made from plastic, fiberglass and organic material — can elevate any home. There are 6 variations of the antique or vintage fibreglass coffee table you’re looking for, while we also have 21 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a fibreglass coffee table — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A fibreglass coffee table, designed in the modern or mid-century modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made fibreglass coffee table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Mario Bellini, Imperfettolab and B&B Italia are consistently popular.
How Much is a Fibreglass Coffee Table?
Prices for a fibreglass coffee table start at $1,084 and top out at $16,363 with the average selling for $2,727.
Materials: Plastic Furniture
Arguably the world’s most ubiquitous man-made material, plastic has impacted nearly every industry. In contemporary spaces, new and vintage plastic furniture is quite popular and its use pairs well with a range of design styles.
From the Italian lighting artisans at Fontana Arte to venturesome Scandinavian modernists such as Verner Panton, who created groundbreaking interiors as much as he did seating — see his revolutionary Panton chair — to contemporary multidisciplinary artists like Faye Toogood, furniture designers have been pushing the boundaries of plastic forever.
When The Graduate's Mr. McGuire proclaimed, “There’s a great future in plastics,” it was more than a laugh line. The iconic quote is an allusion both to society’s reliance on and its love affair with plastic. Before the material became an integral part of our lives — used in everything from clothing to storage to beauty and beyond — people relied on earthly elements for manufacturing, a process as time-consuming as it was costly.
Soon after American inventor John Wesley Hyatt created celluloid, which could mimic luxury products like tortoiseshell and ivory, production hit fever pitch, and the floodgates opened for others to explore plastic’s full potential. The material altered the history of design — mid-century modern legends Charles and Ray Eames, Joe Colombo and Eero Saarinen regularly experimented with plastics in the development of tables and chairs, and today plastic furnishings and decorative objects are seen as often indoors as they are outside.
Find vintage plastic lounge chairs, outdoor furniture, lighting and more on 1stDibs.
Finding the Right coffee-tables-cocktail-tables for You
As a practical focal point in your living area, antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables are an invaluable addition to any interior.
Low tables that were initially used as tea tables or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. Early coffee tables surfaced in Victorian-era England, likely influenced by the use of tea tables in Japanese tea gardens. In the United States, furniture makers worked to introduce low, long tables into their offerings as the popularity of coffee and “coffee breaks” took hold during the late 19th century and early 20th century.
It didn’t take long for coffee tables and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Originally, these tables were as simple as they are practical — as high as your sofa and made primarily of wood. In recent years, however, metal, glass and plastics have become popular in coffee tables and cocktail tables, and design hasn’t been restricted to the conventional low profile, either.
Visionary craftspeople such as Paul Evans introduced bold, geometric designs that challenge the traditional idea of what a coffee table can be. The elongated rectangles and wide boxy forms of Evans’s desirable Cityscape coffee table, for example, will meet your needs but undoubtedly prove imposing in your living space.
If you’re shopping for an older coffee table to bring into your home — be it an antique Georgian-style coffee table made of mahogany or walnut with decorative inlays or a classic square mid-century modern piece comprised of rosewood designed by the likes of Ettore Sottsass — there are a few things you should keep in mind.
Both the table itself and what you put on it should align with the overall design of the room, not just by what you think looks fashionable in isolation. According to interior designer Tamara Eaton, the material of your vintage coffee table is something you need to consider. “With a glass coffee table, you also have to think about the surface underneath, like the rug or floor,” she says. “With wood and stone tables, you think about what’s on top.”
Find the perfect centerpiece for any room, no matter what your personal furniture style on 1stDibs. Browse a vast selection of antique, new and vintage coffee table and cocktail tables today.
Questions About Fibreglass Coffee Table
- Is an ottoman a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A coffee table should generally be two-thirds as long as the sofa it stands in front of and around the same height as the sofa’s seat cushions.
- Who invented the coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024No one knows for sure who invented the coffee table. The earliest examples of the occasional table can be traced back to Victorian-era Britain. At that time, makers like William Watt and Collinson and Lock were producing coffee tables in large quantities.
Notably, F. Stuart Foote, the designer behind the American Imperial Furniture Company, claimed to have invented the coffee table in the early 20th century. He stated that he did so by cutting down the legs of a dining table. However, it's unlikely that Foote is the actual inventor of the coffee table, as books describing coffee tables existed in the UK a decade before his birth in 1872.
Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs. - Why is it called a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Coffee tables were originally used in living spaces during social gatherings to support a tray containing multiple mugs, a coffee pot, creamers and sugar bowls. Low to the ground and centrally located in the space, coffee tables reduced the host or hostess’s need to constantly stand and serve her guests.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.
The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.
Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa, and its depth will match the seating. These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables, but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.
Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
The difference between a sofa table and a coffee table is that a sofa table is always behind the sofa and a coffee table is in front of it. Additionally, a sofa table is the same height as the sofa and a coffee table is much shorter.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To stack books on a coffee table, place the largest one on the bottom with the spine facing the focal piece of furniture, usually the sofa. Then, add the next largest, lining up the inner edges so that the spines create a stepped effect. Continue adding books to complete the stack and top it off with a decorative object if you wish. Shop a variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The best coffee table for a sectional can be a round coffee table, particularly with respect to U-shaped sectionals. The circular design creates a sense of balance in small spaces and renders it easy for guests to move to and fro, especially when surrounded by chairs. Find a collection of antique and vintage coffee tables on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To authenticate your Noguchi coffee table, there are three different marks to look for. Isamu Noguchi’s signature will be on the edge of the table and on a medallion under the base. Even under the medallion, you will find Noguchi’s initials. Shop a collection of properly vetted Noguchi pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A tall coffee table is usually called exactly that — a tall coffee table. Coffee tables, also referred to as cocktail tables, are generally designed to sit at or below the sofa's seat height. These tables may come in a range of sizes, but they are often between 16 and 18 inches high and are designed in a variety of lengths and widths. They’re meant to provide a practical table-top surface that complements your living room layout. (A tall version might also be suitable for use as a dining table.) Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tall coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
- Are glass coffee tables durable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether glass coffee tables are durable depends on the craftsmanship and the materials. Generally, tables with tempered glass are less likely to shatter and break. How well you care for a coffee table will also impact its life span. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of glass coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024The best height for a coffee table is around 1 to 2 inches lower than the seat height of the adjacent sofa. Most sofas feature seat heights of around 17 or 18 inches. As a result, the most common height for coffee tables is 15 to 17 inches. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024How big a coffee table for a sectional should be depends on the dimensions of the sectional. For a balanced look, a coffee table should be roughly two-thirds of the length of the sofa portion of a sofa and chaise sectional. If you have an L-shaped sofa, the coffee table should be around two-thirds of the length of each arm. Find a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, a coffee table should generally be lower than a couch. However, the top of the table should only be slightly lower than the couch to maintain a balanced look. A good rule of thumb is to choose a table no more than one inch shorter than your sofa's seat height. Explore a large collection of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024The average height of a coffee table is around 16 to 18 inches. Designers typically choose this height to create a balance between coffee tables and sofas. The average seat height of sofas is 17 to 18 inches, and experts typically recommend that coffee tables be no more than 1 inch shorter than sofa-seat height. Explore a diverse assortment of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- What is a tray top coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021Tray top coffee tables are coffee tables with long, flat rectangular surfaces that are supported by an x-frame base. Low tables that were initially used as tea or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. After coffee drinking and “coffee breaks” became popular, it didn’t take long for coffee and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary tray top coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To style an oval coffee table, create balance with opposites. Choose a sofa and accent chairs with a boxier shape for a striking contrast. Place a rectangular tray in the center and use it to display decorative accents or to store remotes and coasters. Another approach to decorating an oval table is to use decorative accents at different heights. Think of a tall vase placed next to a low bowl and a small sculpture positioned on top of two stacked coffee table books. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oval coffee tables.
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