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John Keal “Outrigger” Floating Top Coffee Table for Brown Saltman
John Keal “Outrigger” Floating Top Coffee Table for Brown Saltman

John Keal “Outrigger” Floating Top Coffee Table for Brown Saltman

By Brown Saltman, John Keal

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designer: John Keal Manufacturer: Brown and Saltman Period/style: Mid-Century Modern Country: United States Date: 1950s Dimensions: 14.25?H x 65.75?L x 29?W Materials: Walnut...

Category

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

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

Italian "Saturn" Cream White Travertine Square Coffee Table with Floating Top
Italian "Saturn" Cream White Travertine Square Coffee Table with Floating Top

Italian "Saturn" Cream White Travertine Square Coffee Table with Floating Top

By Cattelan Italia

Located in Renens, CH

Italian "Saturn" cream white travertine square coffee table with floating top This superb

Category

Vintage 1980s European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Leon Rosen Floating Travertine Top Coffee Table in Brass for Pace
Leon Rosen Floating Travertine Top Coffee Table in Brass for Pace

Leon Rosen Floating Travertine Top Coffee Table in Brass for Pace

By Pace Collection, Leon Rosen

Located in Astoria, NY

A square coffee and cocktail table by Leon Rosen, produced, circa 1970s by Pace Collection

Category

Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine, Brass

Restored Five-Strand Rattan Coffee Table with a Floating Glass Top
Restored Five-Strand Rattan Coffee Table with a Floating Glass Top

Restored Five-Strand Rattan Coffee Table with a Floating Glass Top

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Made circa 1947, this five-pole rattan coffee table has an unusual bent rattan round base. The five

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan, Glass

Parquet Floating Square Cocktail/Coffee Table with a Plinth Base Mid Century
Parquet Floating Square Cocktail/Coffee Table with a Plinth Base Mid Century

Parquet Floating Square Cocktail/Coffee Table with a Plinth Base Mid Century

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Refinished coffee table with oak parquet in a coffee colored stain on a recessed black plinth base

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail T...

Materials

Oak

Arne Hovmand-Olsen Floating-Top Surfboard Teak Coffee Table for Mogens Kold
Arne Hovmand-Olsen Floating-Top Surfboard Teak Coffee Table for Mogens Kold

Arne Hovmand-Olsen Floating-Top Surfboard Teak Coffee Table for Mogens Kold

By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Arne Hovmand-Olsen floating-top surfboard teak coffee table for Mogens Kold.

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Parquet Floating Square Cocktail/Coffee Table with a Plinth Base Mid Century
Parquet Floating Square Cocktail/Coffee Table with a Plinth Base Mid Century

Parquet Floating Square Cocktail/Coffee Table with a Plinth Base Mid Century

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Refinished coffee table with oak parquet on a recessed black plinth base that gives the impression

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail T...

Materials

Oak

1960s Danish Teak Rectangular Floating Coffee Side Table by Trioh Mobler Denmark
1960s Danish Teak Rectangular Floating Coffee Side Table by Trioh Mobler Denmark

1960s Danish Teak Rectangular Floating Coffee Side Table by Trioh Mobler Denmark

By Trioh

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

A well looked after 1960s Danish teak floating coffee / side table Branded “Trioh made in Denmark

Category

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

Materials

Teak

1960s Danish Modern Teak Floating-Top Coffee Table by Arne Hovmand Olsen
1960s Danish Modern Teak Floating-Top Coffee Table by Arne Hovmand Olsen

1960s Danish Modern Teak Floating-Top Coffee Table by Arne Hovmand Olsen

By Arne Hovmand-Olsen

Located in Sacramento, CA

1960s Arne Hovmand Olsen Danish Modern teak floating-top coffee table. This piece features a

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Vintage Mid Century Danish Teak Round Coffee Table with Floating Pedestal Base
Vintage Mid Century Danish Teak Round Coffee Table with Floating Pedestal Base

Vintage Mid Century Danish Teak Round Coffee Table with Floating Pedestal Base

Located in Chicago, IL

43” x 43” x 18.25”H Oversized Danish teak round coffee table •inlaid contrasting teak top

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Italian Red Lacquered Shaped Split Bamboo Reed Floating Glass Top Coffee Table
Italian Red Lacquered Shaped Split Bamboo Reed Floating Glass Top Coffee Table

Italian Red Lacquered Shaped Split Bamboo Reed Floating Glass Top Coffee Table

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

This Italian Mid-Century Modern red lacquered coffee table features a glass top floating 0.5 inches

Category

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

Materials

Bamboo, Glass, Lacquer

Brutalist Coffee Table with Floating Glass Top by Lothar Klute, Germany, 1980s
Brutalist Coffee Table with Floating Glass Top by Lothar Klute, Germany, 1980s

Brutalist Coffee Table with Floating Glass Top by Lothar Klute, Germany, 1980s

By Lothar Klute

Located in Antwerp, BE

- 1980s, a Germany artist. A beautiful unique design for a side table or coffee table to use in your

Category

Vintage 1980s German Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Paul Laszlo Floating Travertine Stone Top Coffee Table for Brown Saltman
Paul Laszlo Floating Travertine Stone Top Coffee Table for Brown Saltman

Paul Laszlo Floating Travertine Stone Top Coffee Table for Brown Saltman

By Paul Laszlo, Brown Saltman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...

Category

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

Materials

Travertine

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Floating Walnut & Smoke Glass Coffee Table
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Floating Walnut & Smoke Glass Coffee Table

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Floating Walnut & Smoke Glass Coffee Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...

Category

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

Materials

Smoked Glass, Walnut

Leon Rosen 'Floating' Glass Coffee Table with Brass Fitting for Pace Collection
Leon Rosen 'Floating' Glass Coffee Table with Brass Fitting for Pace Collection

Leon Rosen 'Floating' Glass Coffee Table with Brass Fitting for Pace Collection

By Pace Collection, Leon Rosen

Located in Astoria, NY

A large rectangular vintage coffee and cocktail table, produced, circa 1970s by Leon Rosen for the

Category

Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Danish Lane 'Esteem' Caned Floating Top Coffee Table 98301
Mid-Century Modern Danish Lane 'Esteem' Caned Floating Top Coffee Table 98301

Mid-Century Modern Danish Lane 'Esteem' Caned Floating Top Coffee Table 98301

By Lane Furniture

Located in Wilmington, DE

Offered is a Danish Modern-inspired modern coffee table by Lane Furniture's 'Esteem' line. This

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Large Heavy Solid Teak Slab Floating Top Coffee Table on Lucite Legs
Large Heavy Solid Teak Slab Floating Top Coffee Table on Lucite Legs

Large Heavy Solid Teak Slab Floating Top Coffee Table on Lucite Legs

By George Nakashima

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Organic Mid-Century Modern shape 2" thick teak slab coffee table. Nakashima influence.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cock...

Materials

Lucite, Teak

Square Clear Floating Lucite and Red and White Marble Italian Coffee Table
Square Clear Floating Lucite and Red and White Marble Italian Coffee Table

Square Clear Floating Lucite and Red and White Marble Italian Coffee Table

By Willy Rizzo, Karl Springer

Located in Houston, TX

A red toned Italian marble with beautiful white veining functions as a base for a floating clear

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Mid-Century Modern Large Floating Top Coffee Table on Greek Key Chrome Legs
Mid-Century Modern Large Floating Top Coffee Table on Greek Key Chrome Legs

Mid-Century Modern Large Floating Top Coffee Table on Greek Key Chrome Legs

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

This large midcentury coffee table features a square turbular chrome frame and Greek key legs

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Coffee Table by Silvio Cavatorta with Floating Wood Top and Brass Feet
Vintage Coffee Table by Silvio Cavatorta with Floating Wood Top and Brass Feet

Vintage Coffee Table by Silvio Cavatorta with Floating Wood Top and Brass Feet

By Silvio Cavatorta

Located in Troy, MI

Found in Italy, this circa 1960 oval coffee table is attributed to designer Silvio Cavatorta. The

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Gorgeous art deco style floating burl wood coffee table with a plinthe base
Gorgeous art deco style floating burl wood coffee table with a plinthe base

Gorgeous art deco style floating burl wood coffee table with a plinthe base

Located in Houston, TX

Gorgeous art deco style floating burl wood coffee table with a plinthe base. The wood pattern in

Category

1990s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Rosewood Floating Top Coffee Table by Grete Jalk for France & Søn Denmar
Vintage Rosewood Floating Top Coffee Table by Grete Jalk for France & Søn Denmar

Vintage Rosewood Floating Top Coffee Table by Grete Jalk for France & Søn Denmar

By Grete Jalk

Located in Emeryville, CA

This rare and elegant rosewood coffee table with a floating tabletop (model 622/40) was designed by

Category

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

Materials

Rosewood

Sarreid Brass Cube Coffee Table Floating on Plinth Base Manner of Milo Baughman
Sarreid Brass Cube Coffee Table Floating on Plinth Base Manner of Milo Baughman

Sarreid Brass Cube Coffee Table Floating on Plinth Base Manner of Milo Baughman

By Sarreid Ltd.

Located in Southampton, NJ

A rare coffee table form by Sarreid. Wrapped in brass having copper rivets throughout over a plinth

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Copper

Monumental "Floating" Calacatta Marble Low Table
Monumental "Floating" Calacatta Marble Low Table

Monumental "Floating" Calacatta Marble Low Table

Located in Astoria, NY

Large "Floating" Calacatta marble low table with rounded corners and polished top, the sides with

Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Cityscape Floating Cocktail Table by Paul Evans
Cityscape Floating Cocktail Table by Paul Evans

Cityscape Floating Cocktail Table by Paul Evans

By Paul Evans

Located in Wilton, CT

table as well as a decorative sculpture in a room.

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Fine Danish Teak Table w/ Strapped Floating Shelf
Fine Danish Teak Table w/ Strapped Floating Shelf

Fine Danish Teak Table w/ Strapped Floating Shelf

Located in Miami, FL

SOLD FEB 2010 Warm figured teak and a floating shelf highlight this Danish coffee table or side

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Timothy Oulton Monumental Floating Carrara Marble Cocktail Table
Timothy Oulton Monumental Floating Carrara Marble Cocktail Table

Timothy Oulton Monumental Floating Carrara Marble Cocktail Table

By Timothy Oulton

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Monumental floating plinth coffee cocktail table designed by Timothy Oulton for Restoration

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble

Reclaimed Elm Cocktail Table on Floating Steel Base
Reclaimed Elm Cocktail Table on Floating Steel Base

Reclaimed Elm Cocktail Table on Floating Steel Base

By Brendan Bass

Located in Dallas, TX

Reclaimed elm cocktail table on floating steel base.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Walnut Column and Floating Walnut Top Cocktail Table
Walnut Column and Floating Walnut Top Cocktail Table

Walnut Column and Floating Walnut Top Cocktail Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sculptural Walnut & Black Laminate Cocktail Table.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut, Laminate

Italian Coffee Table
Italian Coffee Table

Italian Coffee Table

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

scale and floating shelf for magazines or coffee table books. Matching pair of end tables available.

Category

20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Teak Coffee Table
Teak Coffee Table

Teak Coffee Table

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Teak coffee table with floating cantilevered top and cylinder center with black laminate - for

Category

20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak, Laminate

African Table with Custom Floating Glass Top by Karl Springer
African Table with Custom Floating Glass Top by Karl Springer

African Table with Custom Floating Glass Top by Karl Springer

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Authentic hand-carved African table with custom floating glass top on bronze fittings designed by

Category

Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

1960s Floating 'Butcher Block' Cocktail / Side Table by Milo Baughman

1960s Floating 'Butcher Block' Cocktail / Side Table by Milo Baughman

By Milo Baughman

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A sharp, minimalist cocktail table designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin with a butcher block

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Ebonized Mahogany Coffee Table
Ebonized Mahogany Coffee Table

Ebonized Mahogany Coffee Table

Located in North Miami, FL

Midcentury American ebonized coffee table with floating glass top shelf, brass detail

Category

20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Vintage Travertine Coffee Table
Vintage Travertine Coffee Table

Vintage Travertine Coffee Table

Located in Raleigh, NC

A vintage travertine coffee table with floating top on steel supports. minor blemishes to the top.

Category

Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine, Steel

French Sputnik Coffee Table
French Sputnik Coffee Table

French Sputnik Coffee Table

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

French chrome coffee table with floating glass top, the body made of six chrome globes orbiting in

Category

20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

One-of-a-Kind Waterfall Table w/ Floating Marble Top
One-of-a-Kind Waterfall Table w/ Floating Marble Top

One-of-a-Kind Waterfall Table w/ Floating Marble Top

Located in North Miami, FL

Unique table with 3 inch marble slab with irregular cut sits over an iron waterfall table with cut

Category

20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Iron

Giovanni Ausenda Coffee Table
Giovanni Ausenda Coffee Table

Giovanni Ausenda Coffee Table

By Giovanni Ausenda, Ny Form

Located in Napa, CA

Floating "Shillings" coffee table with ceramic mirror top and black laminated pedestal base. The

Category

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

Jens Risom Lounge Table with "Floating" Top in Rosewood, 1960s, Denmark
Jens Risom Lounge Table with "Floating" Top in Rosewood, 1960s, Denmark

Jens Risom Lounge Table with "Floating" Top in Rosewood, 1960s, Denmark

By Jens Risom

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Jens Risom lounge table with floating top of rosewood. Frame of solid rosewood. Made by

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

French Chrome Sputnik Coffee Table
French Chrome Sputnik Coffee Table

French Chrome Sputnik Coffee Table

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

French chrome coffee table with floating glass top. Base is made of six chrome globes orbiting in

Category

20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Vintage Brass Coffee Table, 1970s
Vintage Brass Coffee Table, 1970s

Vintage Brass Coffee Table, 1970s

By belgochrom

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Vintage brass 'floating top' coffee table by Belgochrom. Clear glass top. Beautiful timeless

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Italian Coffee Table, 1950s
Midcentury Italian Coffee Table, 1950s

Midcentury Italian Coffee Table, 1950s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Rare midcentury lacquered wooden floating top coffee table. The glass top slides into the

Category

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

Materials

Glass, Lacquer

Rare Atomic Style Coffee Table
Rare Atomic Style Coffee Table

Rare Atomic Style Coffee Table

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage Atomic/Space Age style coffee table with floating shelf. Great red and black color contrast

Category

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

Harvey Probber Terrazzo Coffee Table
Harvey Probber Terrazzo Coffee Table

Harvey Probber Terrazzo Coffee Table

By Harvey Probber

Located in Kalamazoo, MI

Striking floating Terrazzo disc coffee table on sculptural walnut frame attributed to designer

Category

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

Materials

Terracotta, Walnut

France & Sons Danish Coffee Table
France & Sons Danish Coffee Table

France & Sons Danish Coffee Table

By Finn Juhl

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A teak wood coffee table with floating top and beveled edge sitting on conical legs, a design that

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Andrianna Shamaris Charred Coffee Table
Andrianna Shamaris Charred Coffee Table

Andrianna Shamaris Charred Coffee Table

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Impressive single mango root coffee table floating on a small platform. A slight graduation from

Category

2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

1950's Italian Marble Coffee Table
1950's Italian Marble Coffee Table

1950's Italian Marble Coffee Table

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Floating Italian marble coffee table - Italy, 1950's Two tiers of white Carrara marble floating on

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Heavy Gilded Iron Cocktail/Coffee Table
Heavy Gilded Iron Cocktail/Coffee Table

Heavy Gilded Iron Cocktail/Coffee Table

Located in North Miami, FL

Architectural Iron work with floating glass top. Gilded coffee table. Base dimensions are 32"Wx32

Category

Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Andrianna Shamaris Amorphous Charred Coffee Table
Andrianna Shamaris Amorphous Charred Coffee Table

Andrianna Shamaris Amorphous Charred Coffee Table

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Impressive reclaimed six inch slab mango root coffee table, floating on minimalist cone legs

Category

2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Amorphous Charred Coffee Table
Andrianna Shamaris Amorphous Charred Coffee Table

Andrianna Shamaris Amorphous Charred Coffee Table

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Impressive reclaimed seven inch slab mango root coffee table, floating on minimalist cone legs

Category

2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Charred Amorphous Coffee Table
Andrianna Shamaris Charred Amorphous Coffee Table

Andrianna Shamaris Charred Amorphous Coffee Table

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Impressive reclaimed single root mango wood coffee table, floating three inches off the floor on

Category

2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Amorphous Charred Coffee Table
Andrianna Shamaris Amorphous Charred Coffee Table

Andrianna Shamaris Amorphous Charred Coffee Table

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful reclaimed eight inch slab mango root coffee table, floating off the floor on minimalist

Category

2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Amorphous Charred Coffee Table
Andrianna Shamaris Amorphous Charred Coffee Table

Andrianna Shamaris Amorphous Charred Coffee Table

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Impressive reclaimed eight inch slab mango root coffee table, floating ten inches off the floor on

Category

2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Minimalist Charred Coffee Table
Andrianna Shamaris Minimalist Charred Coffee Table

Andrianna Shamaris Minimalist Charred Coffee Table

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Impressive reclaimed ten inch slab mango root coffee table, floating six inches off the floor on

Category

2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Amorphous Charred Coffee Table
Andrianna Shamaris Amorphous Charred Coffee Table

Andrianna Shamaris Amorphous Charred Coffee Table

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Impressive hand carved reclaimed mango root coffee table floating 7" off the floor. A slight

Category

2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

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Floating Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of floating coffee tables is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct floating coffee tables — often made from wood, metal and glass — can elevate any home. There are 354 antique and vintage floating coffee tables for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 60 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of floating coffee tables available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Floating coffee tables made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made floating coffee tables over the years, but those made by Andrianna Shamaris, Jens Risom and Milo Baughman are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Floating Coffee Tables?

Prices for floating coffee tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, floating coffee tables begin at $10 and can go as high as $588,050, while the average can fetch as much as $3,336.

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 Floating Coffee Tables
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A floating table is a type of table that looks like blocks of wood designed so that they appear to float. When touched the wood moves, reinforcing the wondrous effect of the table.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    How the impossible floating table works relies on tension. Artisans carefully craft the table using laws of physics. When the top is in precisely the right position, tension forces keep it balanced, so it appears to hover in midair. Shop a variety of tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Yes, a coffee table can be too low. Most experts recommend choosing a coffee table that is around one to two inches lower than the seat height of your sofa or loveseat. You may find it difficult to access items on the tabletop while seated if you choose a shorter table. In addition, an overly low coffee table can make a room feel cramped or unbalanced. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Sometimes, designers intentionally place ultra-low coffee tables in spaces to create a bold contrast in a large room. Feel free to break from convention when choosing a coffee table. What's most important is that the finished result appeals to you and allows you to enjoy your seating area to the fullest. Shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A coffee table should generally be two-thirds as long as the sofa it stands in front of and around the same height as the sofa’s seat cushions.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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 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, 2024
    Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.

    The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.

    Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa, and its depth will match the seating. These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables, but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.

    Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between a center table and a coffee table is usually size. Center tables tend to be larger-sized accent tables placed in the center of seating areas. On the other hand, coffee tables are smaller tables usually positioned in front of sofas and loveseats. On 1stDibs, find a variety of center tables and coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a coffee table and a console table is in the design. A coffee table is a low table that comes in many shapes, such as surfaces that are rectangles, squares, ovals or circles. Console tables are taller and usually have elongated shapes, such as ovals, rectangles or semicircles. Placement is another differentiator between the two types of tables. Coffee tables usually go in front of sofas and loveseats, while console tables may be placed behind a sofa or loveseat or along a wall. Find a large collection of coffee tables and console tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Whether glass coffee tables are durable depends on the craftsmanship and the materials. Generally, tables with tempered glass are less likely to shatter and break. How well you care for a coffee table will also impact its life span. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of glass coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    How big a coffee table for a sectional should be depends on the dimensions of the sectional. For a balanced look, a coffee table should be roughly two-thirds of the length of the sofa portion of a sofa and chaise sectional. If you have an L-shaped sofa, the coffee table should be around two-thirds of the length of each arm. Find a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To date a Lane coffee table, look for the serial number on the underside of the piece. On most Lane coffee tables, reading the number from right to left will tell you the date that the table was manufactured. For example, a serial number that says 852140 would have been produced on April 12, 1958. Founded in Virginia in the early 20th century, Lane is largely known for its cedar chests and innovative mid-century modern designs. Find a variety of Lane coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 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 ExpertApril 22, 2024
    The 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.