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Splendid Wood and Brass Folding Coffee Table, 1950s
By Maria Pergay
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Wood and brass folding coffee table, very similar to the table 'BORD FLAMMES' by Maria
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian folding coffee table in teak
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian folding coffee table in teak.
Dimensions : Closed : H 51 cm. W
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Folding Coffee Table in Painted Metal and Ebonized Wood, Circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Folding coffee table in painted metal and ebonized wood.
Top with an old laminated engraving of
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
$1,158
H 18.12 in W 24.02 in D 15.36 in
Large Brazilian Brutalist Folding Coffee Table by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Miami, FL
Brutalist Folding Coffee Table by Percival Lafer, 1960s
Stunning and iconic Mid-Century Modern Brutalist
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Teak, Jacaranda
$3,075 Sale Price
20% Off
H 13.75 in W 58.88 in D 30 in
Folding Coffee Table in Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker and Steel Corner, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Folding coffee table in bamboo and Rattan with corners reinforced with steel.
Made in Italy
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Steel
$2,364
H 20.48 in W 43.31 in D 23.82 in
1950s, Danish foldable coffee table with drawer and shelf, original condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish foldable coffee table with drawer and shelf. Original good condition. Beech wood legs
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Beech
$697
H 23.23 in W 29.93 in D 18.12 in
Fritz Hansen Danish Mid-Century Modern Folding Coffee Table Stand Tray Top Mint!
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Fritz Hansen Danish Mid-Century Modern teak folding coffee table stand tray top MINT!.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Teak
$2,200
H 17 in Dm 23.5 in
Brazilian MCM Brutalist Folding Coffee Table by Percival Lafer, 1960s
By Percival Lafer
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning and iconic Mid-Century Modern Brutalist folding coffee table designed by Percival Lafer
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Teak, Jacaranda
$2,120 Sale Price
20% Off
H 14 in W 30.5 in D 30 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Faux Bamboo Folding Coffee Table with Glass Top
By Montagnani
Located in Miami, FL
Folding coffee table and stand in faux brass bamboo manufactured in the 1960s.
This fantastic
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Materials
Brass
$1,240 Sale Price
20% Off
H 22.45 in W 17.72 in D 13.39 in
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Folding Coffee Table by Percifal Lafer, 1960s
By Percival Lafer
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and iconic Mid-Century Modern Brutalist folding coffee table.
Design by Percifal Lafer
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
$2,358
H 13.78 in W 58.86 in D 29.93 in
Vintage Chinese Black Lacquer Figural Soapstone Folding Coffee Table Chinoiserie
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful hand painted Chinese folding coffee table, circa 1960s. Features a hardwood frame with
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Soapstone
$980 Sale Price
30% Off
H 18 in W 40 in D 20 in
Cut and Fold Coffee Table by dAM Atelier
By dAM Atelier
Located in Geneve, CH
Cut and fold coffee table by dAM Atelier
Dimensions: L78 x W48 x H40 cm.
Materials: Verde Alpi
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Verde Alpi Cut and Fold Coffee Table by dAM Atelier
By dAM Atelier
Located in Geneve, CH
Verde Alpi cut and fold coffee table by dAM Atelier
Dimensions: W 78 x D 47 x H 40 cm
Materials
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Tables
Materials
Marble
Percival Lafer Folding Coffee Table
By Percival Lafer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Percival Lafer brutalist coffee table is made out of teak, jacaranda, and rosewood in different
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak, Jacaranda, Rosewood
Chinese Folding Leg Red Lacquer Coffee Table with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a folding coffee table painted in red lacquer. It has mother of pearl inlay.
Has a
Category
20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
H 13 in W 35.75 in D 18 in
FOLD Coffee table in Classic Roman Travertine
Located in Carrara, Toscana
Carved from a single block of Classic Roman Travertine, Fold embodies the seamless unity of
Category
2010s Italian Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Marble
Folding Coffee Table with Brass Charger Tray
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Fabulous folding table with a scalloped brass charger. The brass charger features beautiful
Category
Vintage 1950s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Fold Coffee Table in Calacatta Midnight (Special Edition)
Located in Carrara, Toscana
Carved from a single block of Calacatta Midnight, Fold embodies the seamless unity of material and
Category
2010s Italian Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
$24,800 / item
H 15.75 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in
Børge Mogensen Folding Oak Coffee Table, Model 5386
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Folding coffee table designed by Børge Mogensen and produced by Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Jacques Adnet Leather Wrapped Folding Coffee Table c. 1950
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Long Island City, NY
Leather wrapped coffee table by Jacques Adnet c. 1950. Featuring brass details on folding legs.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
French Foldable Coffee Table Poplar and Iron, circa 1970
Located in Labrit, Landes
French midcentury coffee table very simple and convenient.
The type of manufacturing enhances the
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
$894 Sale Price
43% Off
H 16.34 in W 37.41 in D 15.75 in
Solid Lava Stone Fold Coffee Table by Arthur Vallin
Located in 1204, CH
French Artist, Designer, and Creative Director Arthur Vallin hold a master’s degree in Art Direction from the prestigious design academy Penninghen located in Paris, France. In 2010 ...
Category
2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
Plie Ebony Folding Coffee Table contemporary design by Giordano Viganò
By Giordano Viganò
Located in Novedrate, IT
Plie is a coffee table with folding base made of ebony Makassar. The table top is a removable tray
Category
2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$10,166
H 28.75 in W 30.71 in D 20.87 in
English Folding Coffee Table White Wood and Leather, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
English white wood and leather coffee table.
Two drawers.
Width when the table is unfolded: 37.40
Category
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
$1,312
H 17.33 in W 55.91 in D 19.69 in
Vintage foldable coffee table, chromed tubular metal and smoked glass
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage coffee table - Italian collectible cocktail table - foldable low table
A vintage 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
$955 Sale Price
20% Off
H 15.75 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Heavy Solid Bronze Faux Bamboo Expansion Round Nesting Coffee Side Tables MINT!
By Maison Jansen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
level folding coffee table on wheels casters.
In style of Maison Bagues
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Brass, Bronze
$3,400
H 18 in Dm 22 in
1960s Danish Circular Handcrafted Foldable Mahogany Coffee Table
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Danish Circular Handcrafted Foldable Mahogany Coffee Table
The rare well designed and very
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
$744 Sale Price
30% Off
H 22.45 in Dm 39.38 in
1970s, Danish foldable side table, solid oak wood, original condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish foldable coffee table in polished solid oak wood. Original very good condition: no
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Oak
$458
H 19.3 in W 21.66 in D 16.93 in
Fold Nesting Coffee Tables, Blackened Steel and Smoked Glass, by Force/Collide
By Force/Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
Fold Coffee Tables are a signature example of Force/Collide modern geometric, minimal and modular
Category
2010s American Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Steel, Cut Steel
$22,750 / set
H 26 in W 48 in D 18 in
Enamelled coffee table by Bernard Hesling, Sydney, circa 1970
By Bernard Hesling
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Folding coffee table with black lacquered metal base, designed by Bernard Hesling circa 1970.
The
Category
Mid-20th Century Australian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Folding Tray Coffee Table AT35 by Hans Wegner 'Attr.' for Andreas Tuck, 1960s
By Andreas Tuck Møbelfabrik, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Munich, DE
Rare Mid-Century Modern folding coffee table with massiv teak tray and base. The table top with a
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
$3,546
H 17.72 in Dm 24.61 in
Foldable Side Table Collection Des Prospects Refined Imperial Chinese
Located in Milano, IT
Foldable coffee table with refined Imperial Chinese collection des prospects, 19th century .The
Category
Antique Early 1800s French Romantic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Paper, Walnut
$2,553 Sale Price
20% Off
H 25.2 in W 20.87 in D 15.75 in
Midcentury Folding Tray Table "City of Cards", Piero Fornasetti, Italy, 1950s
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Firenze, IT
Midcentury folding coffee table.
Fantasia “Città delle Carte” (City of Cards). The rarest and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
$3,499 Sale Price
20% Off
H 22.45 in W 23.04 in D 18.51 in
Mid Century Foldable/Expandable Coffee Table by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Montclair, NJ
This foldable coffee table can be expanded to twice its length (from 21.6" to 43.2") and is
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Birch
“The Egyptian table” by Mogens Lassen for Rud Rasmussen in Mahogany
By Mogens Lassen, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Mogens Lassen. The 'Egyptian Table' is a foldable coffee table crafted in mahogany, showcasing a
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Percival Lafer Folding Rosewood Coffee Table, 1970s
By Percival Lafer
Located in Culver City, CA
This coffee table is fabulous! Designed by Percival Lafer a Brazilian furniture designer known for
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
$2,320 Sale Price
20% Off
H 13.75 in W 30.5 in D 30 in
Danish Modern Coffee Table With Small Foldable Side Table
By Trioh Møbelfabrik
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Trioh
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak
Measurements: Inquire for measurements
Condition: In good original condition with vintage wear. Pric...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
John Keal Walnut Coffee Table with Three Folding Side Tables
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare coffee table with internal folding snack tables by John Keal for Brown Saltman. Bleached
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
$3,500 / set
H 18.5 in W 26.75 in D 26.75 in
Midcentury Swivel and Folding Chrome Coffee Table, Germany, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very practical
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
$755 Sale Price
20% Off
H 15.75 in Dm 22.05 in
Vintage Moroccan Brass Bird Embossed Oval Tray Folding Small Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Moroccan Brass Bird Embossed Oval Tray Folding Small Coffee Table. Item
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$350
H 17 in W 26.5 in D 19.5 in
Antique French Art Deco Folding Wood Coffee Table by Francisque Chaleyssin Attr.
By Francisque Chaleyssin
Located in Detroit, MI
This exceptional and rare antique French Art Deco foldable elevated coffee table attributed to
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Nickel
$3,800
H 15 in W 21.625 in D 35.5 in
21st Century by Arch. R. Littel "INTARSIA FOLD" Square Marble Coffee Table
By Ross Littell
Located in massa, IT
Name: INTARSIA FOLD
Marble coffee table designed by R. Littel
Size: Cm 100 x 100 x 37.5H
Materials
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
$11,230 / item
H 13.78 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Flip Top Folding Double Parquet Top Chestnut Coffee Cocktail Table Carved Legs
By Henredon, Drexel, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Flip Top Folding Double Parquet Top Chestnut Coffee Cocktail Table Carved Legs MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chestnut, Oak
$3,400
H 17 in W 44 in D 34 in
Vintage Moroccan 40" Round Brass Tray Top Teak Folding Spider Leg Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Vintage Moroccan 40" Round Brass Tray Top Folding Teak Wood Spider Leg Coffee Table with Floral Engraved
Category
Mid-20th Century Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$950
H 17 in W 40 in D 40 in
Ole Wanscher Folding Table
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Pawtucket, RI
. Rasmussens of Denmark. Adjusts from coffee table to dinette height. Signed with label to bottom.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
21st Century by Arch. R. Littel "INTARSIA FOLD 2" Square Marble Coffee Table
By Ross Littell
Located in massa, IT
Name: INTARSIA FOLD 2
Marble Coffee Table designed by R. Littel
Size: Cm 100 x 100 x 37 H
Materials
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
$11,230 / item
H 13.78 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
An Italian 1970s folding bamboo coffee table by Del Vera with brass corners
By Dal Vera
Located in London, GB
An Italian 1970s folding bamboo coffee table by Del Vera with gilt metal corners and rattan top.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
$2,093
H 20.48 in W 43.31 in D 23.82 in
Beautiful antique drop-leaf coffee table with 1 drawer and 2 folding leaves
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This lovely antique drop-leaf coffee table is a feast for the eyes and can easily fit into nearly
Category
Antique 19th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
$916
H 20.08 in W 36.23 in D 35.83 in
Jacques Adnet Leather & Faux Bamboo Folding Brass X Base Coffee Table Glass Top
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Miami, FL
Superb French Jacques Adnet Glass Coffee Table features a polished folding Brass X Base in Faux
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$4,950
H 16.63 in W 30 in D 25.75 in
Indian Brass Folding Occasional Table
Located in Kent, Dover
An Indian decorative brass and hardwood occasional table. The stand, which folds, is profusely
Category
Antique Early 1900s Indian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Mogens Koch Mahogany Folding Table for Rud. Rasmussen
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Kastrup, DK
An elegant folding tray sofa table in a practical and timeless design, crafted from mahogany.
The
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Moveis Luxor Vintage Brazilian 2-1 Folding Table
By Luxor
Located in Washington, DC
Special table from Brazil manufactured by Moveis Luxor. The legs are foldable so that the table can
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Walnut Folding Turned Leg Cocktail Table, Italy, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
19th century Italian folding cocktail table with turned legs.
Walnut.
Three available and sold
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Moroccan Folding Tray Table in Brass and wood
Located in Barcelona, ES
carved wood folding base.
To be used as coffee / tea table, or occasional table. It can add a moorish
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Chinese Brass Tray Table with Carved Folding Base
Located in Dallas, TX
Add a touch of exotic charm to your home with this elegant two-piece coffee table from China, circa
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Victorian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Summer Side Folding Oak Table with Square Top, 1940s
Located in Miami, FL
Square Folding oak side table with Carved legs and carved top and edges.
It´´s a typical summer
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Baroque Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Percival Lafer Folding Rosewood Cocktail Tables, a Pair, 1970s
By Percival Lafer
Located in Culver City, CA
table, which was first introduced in the 1970s.
The Percival Lafer folding tables are versatile
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Rosewood
$5,100 / set
H 13.75 in W 30.5 in D 30 in
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Foldable Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the foldable coffee table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every foldable coffee table was constructed with great care. There are 99 variations of the antique or vintage foldable coffee table you’re looking for, while we also have 5 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a foldable coffee table — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A foldable coffee table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one foldable coffee table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen and Andreas Tuck produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Foldable Coffee Table?
The average selling price for a foldable coffee table at 1stDibs is $1,757, while they’re typically $164 on the low end and $13,500 for the highest priced.
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 Foldable Coffee Table
- Can a coffee table be too low?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Yes, a coffee table can be too low. Most experts recommend choosing a coffee table that is around one to two inches lower than the seat height of your sofa or loveseat. You may find it difficult to access items on the tabletop while seated if you choose a shorter table. In addition, an overly low coffee table can make a room feel cramped or unbalanced. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Sometimes, designers intentionally place ultra-low coffee tables in spaces to create a bold contrast in a large room. Feel free to break from convention when choosing a coffee table. What's most important is that the finished result appeals to you and allows you to enjoy your seating area to the fullest. Shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- Who invented the coffee table?1 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. - 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A coffee table should generally be two-thirds as long as the sofa it stands in front of and around the same height as the sofa’s seat cushions.
- Is an ottoman a coffee table?1 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.
- 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 ExpertAugust 26, 2024The 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 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 ExpertOctober 7, 2024The 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, 2024The 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, 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 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, 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 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 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 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 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 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, 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.
- 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.
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