Skip to main content

Flemish Coffee Table

Round Brutalist Oak Coffee Table
Located in London, London
Round coffee table Oak Segmented top Thick oak legs Flemish 1960s
Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Round Brutalist Oak Coffee Table
Round Brutalist Oak Coffee Table
H 18.12 in Dm 43.31 in
Brutalist Coffee Table by Pia Manu, 1970s
By Pia Manu
Located in London, GB
Table top of Brazilian Shiste slate (with natural sparkle inclusions) geometric sections enhanced
Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Brutalist Coffee Table by Pia Manu, 1970s
Brutalist Coffee Table by Pia Manu, 1970s
H 13.78 in W 63 in D 25.79 in
Antique Burr Walnut & Marquetry Oval Coffee Table Circa 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb Victorian burr walnut and marquetry coffee table, circa 1860 in date. The table
Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Flemish Estaminet Table - Late 18th - France Or Belgium
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Rare and nice pair of estaminet table from the end of the 18th century. Beautiful dark patina, the
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Tables

Materials

Wood

REGINA Table Lamp Designed by Bobo Piccoli for Fontana Arte
By Bobo Piccoli, Fontana Arte
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, be used as floor or table lamps, on a coffee table or a desk, both Re and Regina have the presence to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

RE Table Lamp Designed by Bobo Piccoli for Fontana Arte
By Bobo Piccoli, Fontana Arte
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, be used as floor or table lamps, on a coffee table or a desk, both Re and Regina have the presence to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

The World of Bruegel by Timothy Foote Hardcover Art Book in Sleeve
Located in North Hollywood, CA
beautiful coffee table collectible hardcover Art book. Publisher Time-Life Books; Rev. Edition (January 1
Category

20th Century Belgian Folk Art Books

Materials

Paper

Vintage Persian Malayer Runner with Herati Design
Located in Dallas, TX
in a dining room, behind the sofa table in the living room, or by a long vestibule in a hotel lobby
Category

Late 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Distressed Vintage Persian Malayer Hallway Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
it would make a lovely accent next to a buffet in a dining room, behind the sofa table in the living
Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Blue and Brown Antique Northwest Persian Rug Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
shades of brown, cerulean, camel, Aegean, tan, sand, sienna, coffee, Prussian blue, latte, mocha, squash
Category

Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Distressed Antique Persian Malayer Rug with Rustic Artisan Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
and welcomed informality. The abrashed dark brown coffee colored field features four hooked motifs
Category

Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Distressed Vintage Persian Malayer Gallery Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
either side. Rendered in variegated shades of navy blue, brown, tan, cerulean, taupe, coffee, sand
Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Hamadan Runner with Romantic French Cottage Style
Located in Dallas, TX
a lovely accent next to a buffet in a dining room, behind the sofa table in the living room, or by a
Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Distressed Antique Persian Malayer Gallery Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
blue, camel, Aegean, khaki, mushroom, Prussian blue, coffee, Glaucous, taupe, and Azul with other
Category

Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Distressed Antique Persian Malayer Runner with Modern Rustic Industrial Style
Located in Dallas, TX
, light gray, charcoal, coffee, and slate gray with other accent colors. Perfect for a hallway, corridor
Category

Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Distressed Antique Persian Shiraz Rug with Garden Panel Four Seasons Design
Located in Dallas, TX
cave, or it would make a lovely accent next to a buffet in a dining room or behind the sofa table in
Category

Early 20th Century Persian Industrial Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Distressed Antique Persian Malayer Runner with Herati Pattern
Located in Dallas, TX
in variegated shades of cerulean, camel, tan, Aegean, verdigris, brown, teal, coffee, ecru, Prussian
Category

Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

New Contemporary Oushak Accent Rug with Modern Transitional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
lovely accent next to a buffet in a dining room or behind the sofa table in the living room. Well-suited
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Distressed Antique Persian Mahal Runner with Modern Rustic Artisan Style
Located in Dallas, TX
and welcomed informality. The weathered coffee colored field features an all-over floral lattice
Category

Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Distressed Antique Persian Malayer Runner with Modern Rustic Shaker Style
Located in Dallas, TX
a buffet in a dining room or behind the sofa table in the living room. Well-suited for a wide range
Category

Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Distressed Antique Persian Shiraz Rug with Boteh Pattern and Modern Rustic Style
Located in Dallas, TX
next to a buffet in a dining room or behind the sofa table in the living room. Well-suited for a
Category

Early 20th Century Persian Arts and Crafts Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Distressed Antique Persian Mahal Runner with Modern Rustic Shaker Style
Located in Dallas, TX
, coffee, and stone gray with other neutral colors. Perfect for a hallway, corridor, long entry, grand
Category

Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Distressed Antique Persian Mahal Runner with Modern Rustic Shaker Style
Located in Dallas, TX
shades of taupe, mushroom, greige, pashmina, gray, coffee, brown, tan, sand, ecru, and stone gray with
Category

Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

People Also Browsed

Bespoke Italian Travertine Oval Dining Table
Located in London, London
Travertine dining table Two pedestals Oval Made to order in Italy. Size can be customised to a maximum length of 250cm. Can also be made in a circular one pedestal version.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Travertine

Bespoke Italian Travertine Oval Dining Table
Bespoke Italian Travertine Oval Dining Table
H 31.5 in W 94.49 in D 43.31 in
LUzpot
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
LUzpot is an elegant directional ceiling fixture inspired by classical mid century Italian design. This fixture has a thin stem and rotates and partially angles. Made in solid aged b...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

LUzpot
LUzpot
H 8.75 in Dm 4 in
Modern Armona Coffee Tables, Shadow Onyx, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Armona Coffee Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Armona modern coffee tabl...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Onyx, Granite, Carrara Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel

White Wash Brutalist Sculptural Collage Artwork, Mural from Upcycled Wood
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
These WHITE WASH collage tiles are composed randomly from recycled wood remnants and when installed bathe any space with a warm feeling and texture which is meditative, sanded to a s...
Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Contemporary Art

Materials

Wood

Leather Meander Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Our updated Meander Reader light with a larger cone shade and new upward angle feature. Bulb can be fully recessed. Comes with suggested LED bulb. Choose from over 25 leather color...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Leather Meander Wall Sconce
Leather Meander Wall Sconce
H 16 in W 5 in D 12 in
Rustic Square Coffee Table, Walnut Finish
Located in Westwood, NJ
A rustic square coffee table with a rustic walnut stained, hand-rubbed and distressed finish, tapered and turned legs, an Ogee edge on the tabletop, and a square shelf stretcher lowe...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Serpentine Vertical Ceramic Wall Sconce by Farrah Sit - Single or Mirrored Pair
By Farrah Sit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In this sandy slipcast ceramic wall sconce, generous curves are paired with crisp edges and the repetition of geometry to create a flow. The sconce snakes up and off the wall, a scul...
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Swedish Modern Floor Lamp in Brass and Leather
Located in Karlstad, SE
Rare floor lamp manufactured in Sweden, 1930-1940s. This floor lamp consists of a wooden base and a rod webbed in elm-veneer. Three brass rods holds the light sources, hidden by fa...
Category

20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Circular Coffee/Side Table Organic Black Modern Contemporary Blackened Steel
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 15 - COFFEE TABLE J.M. Szymanski d. 2019 This Noguchi-inspired coffee table is handcrafted in 3/8” thick steel, with a natural black patina and wax finish, to create an u...
Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel, Iron

A Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
An Italian mid-century coffee table made from burlwood veneer in contrasting shades. The burl is very thick and secure and the design is rare. Condition is vintage -with expected scr...
Category

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

Materials

Burl

A Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table
A Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table
H 17 in W 47.5 in D 47.5 in
Custom Reclaimed Elm Wood Round Coffee Table
Located in Brea, CA
Over 2000 items in stock ready for immediate shipping, scroll down to view all of our items! Size: 46" x 16"h Custom made for bloom home inc. these old elm timbers show in its most ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Rare Fritz Hansen Lounge Chair, Beech and Woven Seagrass, Denmark, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Fritz Hansen & Attributed. Frits Schlegel Scandinavian Modern A stunning and lounge chair in beech and seagrass made by Danish cabinetmaker Fritz Hansen in the 1940s, design attr...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Seagrass, Beech

Custom Made Oak and Shearling Round Ottoman
Located in London, GB
Dagmar Design Blek Ottoman A custom-made round ottoman with solid wood frame developed & produced at our workshops in London. This examples have frames in oiled European oak an...
Category

2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Walnut, Fabric, Bouclé

Panoplie Iron Tripod Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iron tripod floor lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new linen shade. Sold individually and newly made by Panoplie. Please inquire for current lead time. Measure...
Category

2010s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Panoplie Iron Tripod Floor Lamp
Panoplie Iron Tripod Floor Lamp
H 63.5 in Dm 16.25 in
Fabric Pende Woka Chandelier
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Handsewn fabric shade, dessin by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, hanging on a fabric-covered wire, brass-parts in the requested finish. Total drop custom made 2 x Edison screw sockets ...
Category

2010s Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Fabric Pende Woka Chandelier
Fabric Pende Woka Chandelier
Free Shipping
H 15.75 in Dm 15.75 in
Tripod Stool by Orange
By Jean Royère
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Great shaped stools with Royère style tripod legs. Reupholstered in sheepskin - Priced individually.
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Oak, Sheepskin

Tripod Stool by Orange
Tripod Stool by Orange
H 20 in Dm 14 in

Recent Sales

Pair of Wrought Iron and Marble Coffee Tables
Located in Sint-Kruis, BE
Pair of wrought iron and marble coffee tables, flemish 1970's.
Category

20th Century Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Vintage Brutalist 1970s Coffee Table by Pia Manu
By Pia Manu
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large low table designed and produced by Pia Manu, circa 1970. Pia Manu was a Belgian sculptor
Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Brutalist Sofa Tables

Materials

Stone, Metal

Flemish Square Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Flemish style carved square coffee table with a heavily distressed rustic walnut finish, shaped
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European French Provincial Coffee and Cock...

Materials

Wood

Flemish Square Coffee Table
Flemish Square Coffee Table
H 22 in W 60 in D 60 in
1900s Flemish Oak Coffee Table with Metal Base
Located in High Point, NC
An oak table top with metal base from Belgium, produced circa 1900. A modernist black metal frame
Category

Antique Early 1900s Belgian Rococo Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Coffee Table
Located in Baltimore, MD
An oak and cherrywood cut-down table featuring a sliding and locking cherrywood top, opening to a
Category

Antique 19th Century Hungarian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cherry

Coffee Table
Coffee Table
H 20 in W 39 in D 37 in
Tafel .01, Coffee Table, by Lennart Van Uffelen
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
of the piece. Therefore a second hand coffee table in typical Flemish household furniture style, was
Category

2010s Belgian Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Pia Manu Ceramic Tile Mosaic Belgian Coffee Table
By Pia Manu
Located in Chicago, IL
Pia Manu signed ceramic mosaic coffee table. Pia Manu, a Belgian artist often collaborated with
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Vintage Brutalist Seventies Coffee Table by Pia Manu
By Pia Manu
Located in Brussels, BE
Large Low table designed and produced by Pia Manu, circa 1970. Pia Manu was a Belgian sculptor
Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Art Deco French Wood Coffee Table with Mirrors
Located in Prato, Tuscany
French coffee table; the solid structure, simple but extremely elegant, is made of fine mahogany, one of
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Mirror

Art Deco French Wood Coffee Table with Mirrors
Art Deco French Wood Coffee Table with Mirrors
H 19.69 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
Coffee Table by Emiel Veranneman, Belgium, circa 1960
By Emiel Veranneman
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning coffee table designed by Emiel Veranneman in Belgium around 1960. This beautifully
Category

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

Materials

Wenge

Antique Burr Walnut Marquetry Oval Coffee Table, circa 1860
Located in London, GB
This is a superb Victorian burr walnut and marquetry oval coffee table, circa 1860 in date. The
Category

Antique 1860s British Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Antique Burr Walnut Marquetry Oval Coffee Table, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb Victorian burr walnut and marquetry coffee table, circa 1860 in date. The
Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique English Marquetry Etagere Occasional Coffee Table 19th Century
Located in London, GB
were developed in Antwerp and other Flemish centers of luxury cabinet-making during the early 16th
Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Satinwood, Mahogany

Swivel-top Table
Located in Baltimore, MD
coffee table with a hidden storage compartment.
Category

Antique 19th Century Hungarian Tables

Materials

Pine

Swivel-top Table
Swivel-top Table
H 29.5 in W 39 in D 25.5 in
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Romantic English Cottage Style
Located in Dallas, TX
coffee colored border giving it a sense of order and definition. Perfect for a hallway, stair landing
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Rustic French Provincial Style
Located in Dallas, TX
, almond, glaucous, light gray, almond, khaki, coffee, tan, sand, dove gray, and pale azure with other
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Distressed Antique Persian Hamadan Runner with Modern Rustic Industrial Style
Located in Dallas, TX
in a dining room or behind the sofa table in the living room. Well-suited for a variety of interior
Category

Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Malayer Hallway Runner with Modern Shaker Style
Located in Dallas, TX
, or clubhouse. It would make a lovely accent next to a buffet in a dining room, behind the sofa table
Category

Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Elegant 1940s Hollywood Kidney Shaped Cocktail Table with Hand-Carved Detailing
Located in New York, NY
antique brass and cabriole legs with Flemish scroll detailing. It has been restored to mint condition
Category

Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut, Giltwood

New Contemporary Oushak Rug with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
, sand, taupe, cerulean, oyster gray, coffee, and pink with other accent colors. Perfect for a entry
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Oushak Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Indian Round Area Rug, Circular Rug with Warm Farmhouse Cottage Style
Located in Dallas, TX
Cottage, European Cottage, Flemish, Transitional, Scandinavian Modern, Nordic, Danish Design, Feminine
Category

Late 20th Century Indian Tabriz Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Gallery Rug with Plantation Style, Wide Hallway Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
, sunroom or it would make a lovely accent next to a buffet in a dining room, behind the sofa table in the
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Distressed Antique Persian Mahal Runner with Modern Rustic Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
a buffet in a dining room or behind the sofa table in the living room. Well-suited for a wide range
Category

Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Marquetry Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
A 19th Century Flemish Mixed Wood Coffee Table with Marquetry Top Mounted on Contemporary Base
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Marquetry Coffee Table
Marquetry Coffee Table
H 16 in W 36.5 in D 24.5 in
Paula Swinnen 'Nenuphar' Bronze Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A Unique Piece of Artwork by Flemish Sculptress Paula Swinnen- Nenuphar (Lilypad) Coffee table is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Persan Marble and Acid Etched Brass Coffee Table by Georges Mathias, 1970s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A great rare coffee table by the Belgian artist Georges Mathias from the late 1970s. Base and top
Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Mid-19th c. Italian Mother-of-Pearl and Ivory-Inlaid Ebony Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
Stained Wood Coffee Table, the top created by Luigi and Angielo Falcini, the Florentine masters of
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ivory, Ebony

Pia Manu Coffee Table in Patineted Metal
By Pia Manu
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pia Manu coffee table in patineted metal Pia Manu was a Belgian sculptor. Associated to "flemish
Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Pia Manu Coffee Table in Patineted Metal
Pia Manu Coffee Table in Patineted Metal
H 13 in W 59.06 in D 31.5 in
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Flemish Coffee Table", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Flemish Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal flemish coffee table for your home. Frequently made of fabric, wool and glass, every flemish coffee table was constructed with great care. Find 21 options for an antique or vintage flemish coffee table now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect flemish coffee table — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A flemish coffee table, designed in the mid-century modern, modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Bobo Piccoli, Fontana Arte and Emiel Veranneman each produced at least one beautiful flemish coffee table that is worth considering.

How Much is a Flemish Coffee Table?

The average selling price for a flemish coffee table at 1stDibs is $5,149, while they’re typically $55 on the low end and $10,399 for the highest priced.
Questions About Flemish 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 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 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
    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
    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
    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.