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Old Paris Porcelain Coffee Can & Saucer Lemon Engrisaille, French Ca 1800
By Paris Studio
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very beautiful porcelain coffee can and saucer, made by a French "Old Paris" maker
Category

Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Porcelain

Fine Old Paris Porcelain Coffee Can and 'En Grisaille', French circa 1810
By Paris Studio
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very beautiful porcelain coffee can made by a French Old - Paris maker, dating to the
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Porcelain

Georgian Worcester Barr Period Coffee Can Porcelain Hand Painted, circa 1800
By Flight & Barr Worcester
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
A very good Porcelain Coffee Can with a ring handle, hand decorated with an orange and gilt pattern
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Porcelain

Georgian Spode Coffee Can Ironstone Kackiemon Pattern 2117, circa 1820
By Spode
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good stone China (Ironstone) coffee can made by the SPODE factory in the early 19th
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Ironstone

Old Paris Porcelain Coffee Can & Saucer Duo hand painted, French circa 1800
By Paris Studio
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very beautiful porcelain coffee can and saucer duo made by a French Old-Paris maker
Category

Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Porcelain

George 111rd Porcelain Coffee Can by New Hall Hamilton Flute, circa 1815
By New Hall
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good, early hand-painted English coffee can, from the late George-III period, of the late
Category

Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Porcelain

Georgian Miles Mason Coffee Can & Saucer Porcelain Hand Gilded Ptn C13, ca 1805
By Miles Mason Porcelain
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a fine porcelain coffee can & saucer duo made by Miles Mason, of Lane Delph, Stoke on Trent
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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Folk Art Doll / Coffee Cans with Articulating Arms
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Folk Art doll with tin drum body (coffee cans) and articulating arms, circa 1950s. The
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Early 20th Century American Primitive Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Tin

Antique Folk Art Doll / Coffee Cans with Articulating Arms
Vintage Folk Art Doll / Coffee Cans with Articulating Arms
$950 Sale Price
24% Off
H 29.75 in W 9.75 in D 6.75 in
Flight Barr and Barr Worcester Coffee Can and Saucer C.1815-182
By Flight, Barr & Barr Worcester
Located in Exeter, GB
A Flight Barr and Barr Worcester Porcelain coffee can and Saucer c.1815-1820. Finely decorated with
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19th Century British Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Flight Barr and Barr Worcester Coffee Can and Saucer C.1815-182
Flight Barr and Barr Worcester Coffee Can and Saucer C.1815-182
$507 Sale Price
20% Off
H 2.56 in Dm 2.56 in
Vintage Cased Tea Set, English Ceramic, Coffee Cans, Silver Spoon, Hallmark 1932
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage cased tea set. An English, ceramic and Sterling silver coffee can service, dating
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Early 20th Century British Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Ceramic

Georgian Spode Porcelain Coffee Can Bat Printed Game Birds Pattern, circa 1810
By Spode
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good example of an English George III period, porcelain, coffee can, made by Spode
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Porcelain

Fine Georgian period Minton Porcelain Coffee Can Pattern 641, Circa 1805
By Minton
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a finely painted porcelain coffee can made by the Minton factory, England, in the reign of
Category

Early 19th Century English George III Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Porcelain

Coalport Coffee Can Porcelain Hand Painted and Gilded Pattern, circa 1810
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good quality coffee can that we attribute to the coalport porcelain works, Shropshire
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Porcelain

Georgian Spode Coffee Can Porcelain Floral Leaf Gilded Pattern, circa 1810
By Spode
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good quality porcelain coffee can that we attribute to Spode of Staffordshire, England
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Porcelain

Georgian Coalport Porcelain Coffee Can Hand Gilded Pattern, English circa 1807
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good quality coffee can that we attribute to the Coalport Porcelain works, Shropshire
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Porcelain

Miles Mason Porcelain Coffee Can Blue & White Broseley Gilded Ptn 50, circa 1808
By Miles Mason Porcelain
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a porcelain blue and white, gilded Coffee Can made by Miles Mason (Mason's), Staffordshire
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Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Porcelain

Early New Hall Porcelain Coffee Can & Saucer Duo Chinese Pattern 421, circa 1800
By New Hall
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a hard paste porcelain coffee can & saucer duo by New Hall, hand decorated with their
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Late 18th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Porcelain

Georgian Spode Stone China Coffee Can (A)Tobacco Leaf Pattern 2061, circa 1820
By Spode
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good stone China (Ironstone) coffee can hand painted in the tobacco leaf pattern
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Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Ironstone

Georgian Spode Stone China Coffee Can (C)Tobacco Leaf Pattern 2061, circa 1820
By Spode
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good stone China (Ironstone) coffee can hand painted in the tobacco leaf pattern
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Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Ironstone

George 111 Early Minton Porcelain Coffee Can Hand Painted Pattern 76, Ca 1805
By Minton
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a finely painted porcelain coffee can made by the Minton factory, England, in the reign of
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Porcelain

Spode Stone China Coffee Can & Saucer Duo in Tobacco Leaf Pattern 2061, Ca 1820
By Spode
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good coffee can and saucer/dish DUO made from stone China ( ironstone) by SPODE in
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Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Ironstone

George 111 Minton Porcelain Coffee Can Hand Painted in Pattern 791, Ca 1805
By Minton
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a finely painted porcelain coffee can made by the Minton factory, England, in the reign of
Category

Early 19th Century English George III Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Porcelain

Newhall Porcelain Coffee Can Hand Painted Pattern 171, Circa 1795
By New Hall
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a hard paste porcelain coffee Can by New Hall, dating to the late 18th century, George
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Porcelain

Newhall Porcelain Coffee Can Hand Painted Pattern 683, Circa 1800
By New Hall
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a hard paste porcelain coffee Can by New Hall, dating to the turn of the 18th century
Category

Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Porcelain

Georgian Derby Coffee Can Hand Painted & fully marked, ca. 1810
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautiful porcelain Coffee Can by the Derby factory, made during the late Georgian period
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Early 19th Century British George III Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Mason's Ironstone Coffee Can in Basket Japan Pattern, circa 1890
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is an ironstone coffee can or cup in a rare shape, hand enameled in the Basket Japan pattern
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Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Ironstone

Rare Mason's Ironstone Coffee Can and Saucer in Bandana Pattern, circa 1890
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is an ironstone duo of a coffee can or cup and saucer in a rare shape, hand enameled in the
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Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Ironstone

Early 19th Century Spode Porcelain Coffee Can Hand Gilded Pattern 1099, Ca 1810
By Spode
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a fine example of an English George III period, porcelain, coffee can (cup), made by Spode
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Porcelain

Early 19th Century Spode Porcelain Coffee Can All Hand Gilt Pattern, circa 1810
By Spode
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good example of an English George III period, porcelain, coffee can (cup), made by Spode
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Porcelain

Early 19th Century Spode Porcelain Coffee Can Greek Key Pattern 742, circa 1810
By Josiah Spode
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good example of an English George III period, porcelain, coffee can, made by Spode
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Porcelain

Georgian Derby Coffee Can & Saucer John Stanesby hand painted roses, Circa 1810
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautiful porcelain coffee can and matching saucer by the Derby factory, made during the
Category

Early 19th Century British George III Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Porcelain

Georgian Derby Coffee Can Hand Painted Roses by John Stanesby, Circa 1810
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautiful porcelain Coffee Can by the Derby factory, made during the late Georgian period
Category

Early 19th Century British George III Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Porcelain

Miles Mason Coffee Can & Saucer Porcelain Chinamen on Verandah Pattern, Ca 1805
By Miles Mason Porcelain
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a Miles Mason Duo of two pieces of blue and white hand gilded porcelain comprising a coffee
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Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Six Bird Coffee Cup Trios
By Flight, Barr & Barr Worcester
Located in New York, NY
Set of six bird coffee cup trios. Strikingly modern looking antique set of six FB&B Worcester trios
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Late 18th Century English Empire Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Six Bird Coffee Cup Trios
Set of Six Bird Coffee Cup Trios
$3,850 / set
H 3 in Dm 3.5 in
Paris Porcelain Gilt Chinoiserie Cup
Located in New York, NY
Paris porcelain gilt chinoiserie cup. French footed coffee can with richly painted and gilt
Category

Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Eight Wedgwood Platinum and Blue Reindeer Espresso Cups and Saucers
By Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
Set of eight Wedgwood platinum and blue reindeer espresso cups and saucers. Eight coffee cans and
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Ceramic

"Yes Sir! That's Hills Brothers Coffee" Original Advertisement
By Norman Rockwell
Located in Fort Washington, PA
This illustration was created for the Hills Brothers Coffee company in 1929 and was used on
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1920s American Realist Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Early 20th Century Blue and White Graniteware Six Pieces
Located in San Francisco, CA
American metal and enamel graniteware A coffee pot, coffee can with lid, a long narrow steamer dish with
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Early 20th Century American Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Metal

Drabware Trio by Don Pottery with Sepia Landscapes England Circa 1810
By Don Pottery 1
Located in Katonah, NY
This rare drabware trio comprising a tea cup, coffee can, and saucer was made by Don Pottery in
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Early 19th Century English Country Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Stoneware

Darte Frères Faux Tortoise and Gilt Partial Coffee Service
By Darte Frères
Located in New York, NY
Darte Frères Faux Tortoise and Gilt Partial Coffee Service. Antique Empire Paris porcelain by Darte
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Porcelain

Fine Old-Paris Porcelain Saucer with 'En Grisaille' Decoration, French Ca 1810
By Paris Studio
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
decorated saucer. Please note: We have a coffee can listed in a different "en grisaille" pattern.
Category

Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Porcelain

Minton Rare Set Three Georgian Shell Printed Porcelain Coffee Cups
By Minton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare set of three Georgian antique porcelain coffee cups printed with shells by renowned makers
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Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Porcelain

Worcester Barr Period Porcelain Coffee Cup in Royal Lily pattern, circa 1800
By Barr, Flight & Barr Worcester
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good hard paste porcelain early Coffee Can or cup with a loop handle, hand decorated
Category

Late 18th Century English George III Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Georgian Amethyst Glass Cup and Saucer Hand-Blown, circa 1800
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
of a coffee can with a handmade loop handle. The saucer has a folded rim to give added strength and
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Late 18th Century British George III Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Glass

Espresso Cups Set of Six 18th Century English with Roses & Gilt Decoration
By Derby
Located in Katonah, NY
. Traditionally known as coffee cans, they were made by the Derby factory circa 1790. Each cup is decorated with
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Late 18th Century English Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Porcelain

Early Davenport Ironstone Mug Hand Painted Chinoiserie Pattern 659, circa 1815
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
straight sided similar to a coffee can and has a loop handle with an upper thumb rest. The pattern is
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Ironstone

Georgian Coalport Porcelain Trio Hand Painted and Gilded, circa 1790-1800
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is an early porcelain trio comprising a vertically fluted coffee can, tea cup and saucer, all
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Porcelain

Oriental Metamorphic Fire Screen/Coffee Table
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Oriental Metamorphic Fire Screen/Coffee Table A Superb expertly hand carved Coffee table which
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1920s Chinoiserie Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Teak

Brass and Steel Footman Coffee Table or Bench
Located in Atlanta, GA
Brass and steel footman coffee table or bench, England, circa late 19th century. Originally used as
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Late 19th Century English Industrial Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Brass, Steel

Rustic Solid Wood Coffee Table with Cross Legs, France 19th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
simple design. This coffee table can bring a touch of old-world charm into any contemporary or
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19th Century European Rustic Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Wood

Rustic 19th Century Indian Iron Window Grate Made Into a Coffee Table
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique rustic Indian window grate from the 19th century, made into a coffee table with baluster
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19th Century Indian Rustic Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Iron

1890s-1920s Japanese antique wooden mortar wabi sabi low coffee table side table
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
than common Japanese mortar, suitable for the side table or coffee table, also can be used as stool
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Hardwood, Wood

Spode Porcelain Teacup Trio, Red Imari Dollar Pattern, Regency, ca 1810
By Spode
Located in London, GB
(3.2"); coffee can 6.5m (2.5"); saucer 13.6cm (5.35").
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Early 1800s English Regency Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Porcelain

Spanish Baroque Side Table with Wood Stretcher and Rectangular Top in Walnut
Located in Miami, FL
. We have a matching smaller coffee table, you can see it in the last picture.
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Mid-19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Walnut

Set of two Spanish Baroque Side Tables with Wood Stretcher and rectangular top
Located in Miami, FL
. We have a matching smaller coffee table, you can see it in the last picture.
Category

Mid-19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Walnut

Spanish Baroque Side Table with Wood Stretcher and Carved Top in Walnut
Located in Miami, FL
. We have a matching rectangular coffee table, you can see it in the last picture.
Category

Mid-19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Walnut

19th Century, French Chinoiserie Lacquered Wood Center Table
Located in IT
line, this coffee table can be inserted in any room of your home, in a room, next to a wall of the
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Early 19th Century French Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Bronze

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Antique Coffee Can For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique coffee can available at 1stDibs. An antique coffee can — often made from ceramic, porcelain and ironstone — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the antique coffee can you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique coffee can, designed in the Georgian, Regency or Neoclassical style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique coffee can over the years, but those crafted by Bow Porcelain, Spode and Royal Crown Derby Porcelain are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Coffee Can?

The average selling price for an antique coffee can at 1stDibs is $394, while they’re typically $136 on the low end and $26,635 for the highest priced.
Questions About Antique Coffee Can
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The best coffee makers really come down to preference. on 1stDibs, you can find a variety of Georgian, Victorian, Art Deco, Regency, and mid-century modern coffee makers that will fit your style preference.
  • 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 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 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 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
    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 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
    Turkish coffee pots are usually copper due to the properties of the metal. Copper efficiently conducts heat, helping coffee to brew faster and keeping the liquid hotter for longer. On 1stDibs, you can shop a selection of antique coffee pots.
  • 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.
  • 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, 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 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
    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, 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 ExpertMay 30, 2024
    There isn't really a standard size of a coffee table. Manufacturers produce coffee tables in a range of sizes and shapes. However, many rectangular tables are around 45 to 48 inches in length by 25 to 28 inches in width. Heights typically range from 16 to 18 inches. Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 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.