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1980s Coffee Table, Modern Design.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1980s Coffee Table, Modern Design.
Coffee table with wooden base and stained glass top, 1980
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Bertu Coffee Table, Cross Base Coffee Table, Modern, White Oak, Oakley
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Coffee Table, Cross Base Coffee Table, Modern, White Oak, Oakley
This Oakley Cross Base
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak
CHANTAL COFFEE TABLE - Modern Oval Cocktail Table with Carrara Marble
By Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
CHANTAL COFFEE TABLE - Modern Oval Cocktail Table with Carrara Marble
The Chantal coffee table is
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble, Iron, Gold Leaf
MARCHESA COFFEE TABLE - Modern Faceted Gold Leaf and Walnut Coffee Table
By Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
MARCHESA COFFEE TABLE - Modern Faceted Gold Leaf and Walnut Coffee Table
The Marchesa coffee table
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Gold Leaf
LUC COFFEE TABLE - Modern Coffee Table made of Walnut and Solid Brass
By Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
LUC COFFEE TABLE - Modern Coffee Table made of Walnut and Solid Brass
The Luc coffee table is a
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
PIERRE COFFEE TABLE - Modern Carrara Marble with Gold Leaf and Beveled Glass
By Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
PIERRE COFFEE TABLE - Modern Carrara Marble with Gold Leaf and Beveled Glass
The Pierre coffee
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble, Iron, Gold Leaf
SWAY COFFEE TABLE - Modern Design with Sandy Oak + Nero Marquina Marble
By Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
SWAY COFFEE TABLE - Modern Design with Sandy Oak + Nero Marquina Marble
The Sway Coffee Table is a
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
CELINE COFFEE TABLE - Modern Bleached Oak with Real Python Skin and a Gold Base
By Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
CELINE COFFEE TABLE - Modern Bleached Oak with Real Python Skin and a Gold Base
The Celine coffee
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 19 in W 48 in D 28 in
Keilhauer Coffee Table
By Keilhauer
Located in Pasadena, TX
36" Keilhauer coffee table
Modern and classic design with aluminum base and black composition
Category
Late 20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Composition, Aluminum
1970s Modern Minimalist Coffee Table Exquisite Brazilian Rosewood
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Exquisite Brazilian Rosewood Coffee Table Modern 1970s
19.75 h x 51.13 w x 31.63 inches
Legs can be
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Teak Wood Root Coffee Table Painted White
Located in Wichita, KS
Natural organic formed teak wood root coffee table. Modern, rustic refined elegance. This
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak, Paint
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Coffee Table with Marble Top Modern, 7340
By Carpanese Home Italia
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Rectangular low coffee table. Modern design emphasized by the metal base in gold finishing and the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
H 40 in W 90 in D 130 in
Crescent Large Coffee Table - Modern Brass Coffee Table
By Prieto Studio
Located in London, GB
The Crescent collection is inspired by the graceful curvature of the antique arches, intertwined between them to bring its architectural majesty into our houses. It's a structure mad...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Crescent Medium Coffe Table - Modern Brass Coffee Table
By Prieto Studio
Located in London, GB
The Crescent collection is inspired by the graceful curvature of the antique arches, intertwined between them to bring its architectural majesty into our houses. It's a structure mad...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Crescent Small Coffe Table - Modern Brass Coffee Table
By Prieto Studio
Located in London, GB
The Crescent collection is inspired by the graceful curvature of the antique arches, intertwined between them to bring its architectural majesty into our houses. It's a structure mad...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Modern Neoclassical Coffee Table Mastercraft style
By Mastercraft
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful and rare coffee table. Modern Neoclassical design in the manner of Mastercraft with spot
Category
20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Studio Craft Coffee Table Modern Era USA, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Modern Era coffee table; Studio Craft; Wendell Castle; USA: 1970's.
Wendell Castle style
Category
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Coffee Table with Wooden Top Modern, 7330
By Carpanese Home Italia
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Octagonal coffee table. Modern design emphasized by the metal base Matt finishing and the straight
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Bertu Coffee Tables, Modern Wood Coffee Tables, Maple, Aspen Collection
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Coffee Tables, Modern Wood Coffee Tables, Maple, Aspen Collection
Pricing is for the pair of
Category
2010s American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Cedar
Dolmen Coffee Table, Modern Form and Sooty Oak Color
By Yet Design Studio
Located in Istanbul, 34
Dolmen coffee table stands out with its minimal and elegant look! Both legs look distinctive
Category
2010s Turkish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Wood Epoxy Resin Coffee Table - Unique Modern Coffee Table
Located in İnegöl, TR
LEAF EPOXY RESIN COFFEE TABLE & MODERN ART
This epoxy coffee table emerges as a unique work of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Epoxy Resin, Wood
2024 Luxury Modern Wood Coffee Table Design, Resin Coffee Table
Located in İnegöl, TR
LEAF EPOXY RESIN COFFEE TABLE & MODERN ART
This epoxy coffee table emerges as a unique work of
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Epoxy Resin, Wood
Walnut Custom Coffee Table - Modern Center Table
Located in İnegöl, TR
Waterfall Walnut Wood Black Epoxy Coffee Table
Presenting our Epoxy Waterfall Table – a true
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Center Tables
Materials
Resin, Epoxy Resin, Wood, Walnut
LINK COFFEE TABLE - Modern Design with Macassar black/white groove
By Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
Introducing the "Link Coffee Table," a modern masterpiece of American craftsmanship that stands as
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Coffee table modern scagliola sculpture handmade in Italy Cupioli available
By Cupioli made in Italy
Located in Rimini, IT
Modern side table or simply decorative sculpture made with cast pigmented scagliole from pictorial
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Scagliola
H 15.75 in W 50.4 in D 26.78 in
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Coffee Table Modern, Alfred W
By Carpanese Home Italia
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Precious coffee table that is more than a piece of furniture that serves you, it is a true piece of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Coffee Table Modern, Alfred M
By Carpanese Home Italia
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Precious coffee table that is more than a piece of furniture that serves you, it is a true piece of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
Elemental Coffee Table - Modern Black Lacquered Coffee Table with Brass Legs
By Prieto Studio
Located in London, GB
The Elemental collection encloses in its elegant yet simple shapes a minimalist design that blends premium materials and outstanding craftsmanship in a unique design. This piece is b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 11.82 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
Walnut Mistral Coffee Table, Modern Sculptural Living Room Table by Arid
By Arid
Located in Albuquerque, NM
The Mistral Coffee Table is playful and full of life with a fluid form and detail rich construction
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Walnut
Oak Mistral Coffee Table, Modern Sculptural Living Room Table by Arid
By Arid
Located in Albuquerque, NM
The Mistral Coffee Table is playful and full of life with a fluid form and detail rich construction
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Oak
Oak Mistral Coffee Table, Modern Sculptural Living Room Table by Arid
By Arid
Located in Albuquerque, NM
We have one of these in stock, available for immediate shipment.
The Mistral Coffee Table is
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Oak
Obsidian Coffee Table - Modern Black Lacquered Table with Stainless Steel Base
By Prieto Studio
Located in London, GB
The steep accents of the Obsidian collection confers its unique design with a sublime and powerful presence, gifting it with a head-turning look and a sharp personality of its own. T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 11.82 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
Midnight Coffee Table - Modern Black Lacquered Table with Stainless Steel Legs
By Prieto Studio
Located in London, GB
Like glittering streams of silver flowing down the shadowy contours of the night, the Midnight collection combines the beauty of metal and natural wood in one unique design, unfoldin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 11.82 in W 39.38 in D 23.63 in
Epoxy Resin Coffee Table - Modern Coffee Table For Living Room - Side Table
Located in İnegöl, TR
Walnut Wood Clear Epoxy Coffee Table
Presenting our Epoxy Coffee Table – a true sample of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Resin, Epoxy Resin, Wood, Walnut
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H 18 in W 25 in D 30 in
Erice Xl Carpanese Home Italia Rectangular Coffee Table Modern 21st Century
By Carpanese Home Italia
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
This exceptional rectangular coffee table will give a more contemporary and modern touch to your
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
H 10.63 in W 35.44 in D 70.87 in
Erice R Carpanese Home Italia Round Coffee Table Modern 21st Century
By Carpanese Home Italia
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
This exceptional round coffee table will give a more contemporary and modern touch to your living
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Erice S Carpanese Home Italia Square Coffee Table Modern, 21st Century
By Carpanese Home Italia
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
This exceptional square coffee table will give a more contemporary and modern touch to your living
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
H 16.93 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Coffee table modern green scagliola art handmade in Italy by Cupioli
By Cupioli made in Italy
Located in Rimini, IT
The traditional technique of Scagliola art is now used and adapted to the needs of contemporary taste and this is a perfect example.
The color becomes the great protagonist and the c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Scagliola, Wood
H 11.82 in W 57.09 in D 33.47 in
Dune Coffee Table, Modern Black Lacquered Coffee Table with Clear Glass Top
By Prieto Studio
Located in London, GB
Coffee table manufactured from resilient layers of lacquered wood which evoque the curvaceous
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 14.18 in W 55.12 in D 27.56 in
Crescent Low Coffee Table - Modern White Lacquered Coffee Table with Brass Legs
By Prieto Studio
Located in London, GB
The Crescent collection is inspired by the graceful curvature of the antique arches, intertwined between them to bring its architectural majesty into our houses. It's a structure mad...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 11.82 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in
Black Gumwood Epoxy Resin Solid Wood Coffee Table - Modern Epoxy Coffee Table
Located in İnegöl, TR
Epoxy Coffee Table
Handcrafted by skilled artisans of Tinella Team, this coffee table seamlessly
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Arts and Crafts Coffee and Cocktai...
Materials
Burl, Wood, Epoxy Resin
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H 16 in W 35 in D 35 in
Kytoto Small Coffee Table - Modern Black Stained Table with Clear Glass Top
By Prieto Studio
Located in London, GB
Built from intersected layers of solid wood, the Kyoto collection brings into our houses a touch of oriental minimalism; transforming every room into a statement of elegant refinemen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Materials
Glass, Wood
Kytoto Medium Coffee Table - Modern Black Stained Table with Clear Glass Top
By Prieto Studio
Located in London, GB
Built from intersected layers of solid wood, the Kyoto collection brings into our houses a touch of oriental minimalism; transforming every room into a statement of elegant refinemen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Materials
Glass, Wood
Raw Coffee Table - Modern Coffee Table in Natural Wenge with Wrought Iron Base
By Prieto Studio
Located in London, GB
natural materials with modern Scandinavian shapes to create a breathtaking and unique design. The coffee
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 29.53 in W 59.06 in D 17.72 in
Coffee table modern scagliola top gold leaf base handmade in Italy by Cupioli
By Cupioli made in Italy
Located in Rimini, IT
Perla H coffee table will add a final and sophisticated touch to your house.
This exquisite item is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Scagliola, Wood
H 15.36 in W 51.19 in D 31.5 in
French Coffee Table with Ceramics Signed Jean d'Asti Vallauris, 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Coffee table modern yet vintage ceramic top tiled coffee table signed Jean d'Asti and made in
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Faience, Wood
Contemporary Round Center Coffee Table Modern Abstract Lines Wood Marquetry
Located in Porto, PT
The folk center table is refined, and a modern center table will add a vibrant accent to a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Materials
Wood, Birdseye Maple
Black Coffee Table Modern Geometric Handmade Carved Blackened Waxed Steel
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 2 - COFFEE
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2024
This geometric, solid, steel structure is supported by
Category
2010s American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Steel, Iron
Modern Rubi Coffee Tables, Velvet Capitonné Handmade Portugal
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Neoclassical Olívia Coffee Tables, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Gold Leaf
Modern Infinity Coffee Table, Calacatta Marble, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Infinity Coffee Table, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel, Gold Leaf
H 13.78 in W 70.87 in D 49.61 in
Modern Infinity Coffee Table, Calacatta Marble, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Infinity Coffee Table, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble, Marble, Onyx, Brass, Stainless Steel
H 13.78 in W 50.01 in D 25.6 in
Walnut Wood Large Coffee Table Modern Contemporary Epoxy Resin Coffee Tables
Located in København N, DK
surely go to a land where milk and honey flow.
The table is made of ancient 200 year old walnut slabs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Arts and Crafts Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal
Free Shipping
H 19 in W 45 in D 120 in
Modern Infinity Coffee Table, Rosa Egeo Marble, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Infinity Coffee Table, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Brass
H 13.78 in W 70.87 in D 49.61 in
Modern Infinity Coffee Table Marble, Gold Leaf, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Infinity coffee table, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel, Gold Leaf
H 13.78 in W 50.01 in D 25.6 in
Modern Infinity Coffee Table, Antiqua Marble, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Infinity Coffee Table, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble, Marble, Onyx, Brass, Gold Leaf, Stainless Steel
H 13.78 in W 70.87 in D 49.61 in
Pair Black Coffee Table Modern Geometric Handmade Carved Blackened Waxed Steel
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 2 - COFFEE (PAIR)
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2024
This geometric, solid, steel structure is
Category
2010s American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Steel, Iron
H 15 in W 18 in D 54 in
Neoclassical Moulins Coffee Tables Velvet Capitonné Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Neoclassical Moulins Coffee Tables, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktai...
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 18.12 in W 59.45 in D 32.29 in
Art Deco Pyrite Coffee Table, Marble Gold Leaf, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Pyrite coffee table, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The Pyrite
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Onyx, Travertine, Marble
H 16.54 in Dm 39.38 in
Art Deco Pyrite Coffee Table, Green Marble, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Pyrite coffee table, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The Pyrite
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Onyx, Travertine, Marble
H 16.54 in Dm 39.38 in
Art Deco Stone Coffee Table Calacatta Marble Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Stone coffee table, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
Stone
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Onyx, Travertine, Marble, Carrara Marble
H 17.72 in W 53.15 in D 19.69 in
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Coffee Tables Modern For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal coffee tables modern for your home. Each coffee tables modern for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and glass. If you’re shopping for a coffee tables modern, we have 50956 options in-stock, while there are 15332 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer coffee tables modern, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right coffee tables modern, those designed in mid-century modern, modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made coffee tables modern over the years, but those crafted by Andrianna Shamaris, Knoll and Roger Capron are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Coffee Tables Modern?
The average selling price for a coffee tables modern at 1stDibs is $2,758, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $1,106,684 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 Coffee Tables Modern
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 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 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.
- 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 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, 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 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 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.
- What is a tray top coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021Tray top coffee tables are coffee tables with long, flat rectangular surfaces that are supported by an x-frame base. Low tables that were initially used as tea or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. After coffee drinking and “coffee breaks” became popular, it didn’t take long for coffee and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary tray top coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To style an oval coffee table, create balance with opposites. Choose a sofa and accent chairs with a boxier shape for a striking contrast. Place a rectangular tray in the center and use it to display decorative accents or to store remotes and coasters. Another approach to decorating an oval table is to use decorative accents at different heights. Think of a tall vase placed next to a low bowl and a small sculpture positioned on top of two stacked coffee table books. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oval coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Styling a Noguchi coffee table really depends on the space you’re placing it in. The possibilities are far-reaching, so consider the colors and coordination of the other furniture and fixtures around the table. Noguchi tables look beautiful on their own or styled with flowers, books or pottery. Shop a selection of Isamu Noguchi pieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Coffee tables became popular in the 1920s and ’30s. Pieces from this time period often show off the characteristics of Art Deco design, such as metal accents, mirrored finishes and the use of exotic woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Coffee tables first came into use during the Victorian era, largely in response to the rise of coffee houses in London. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024There 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.
- Are glass coffee tables durable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether glass coffee tables are durable depends on the craftsmanship and the materials. Generally, tables with tempered glass are less likely to shatter and break. How well you care for a coffee table will also impact its life span. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of glass coffee tables.
- 1stDibs 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.
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