Gazelle Coffee Table
Gazelle Coffee Table in Special Walnut
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
Enhance your living space with the exquisite Gazelle Coffee Table by Stamford Modern. This elegant
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Coc...
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Brass
Gazelle Coffee Table in Blackout Oak Series 25 by Stamford Modern
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
Introducing the Gazelle Coffee Table by Stamford Modern, where understated elegance meets striking
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Coc...
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Brass
Brushed Stainless Oval Coffee Table With Brass Gazelle Heads
Located in Chicago, IL
Art Deco revival oval form coffee table constructed of brushed stainless oval stretcher and canted
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Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$3,400 Sale Price
20% Off
H 16 in W 59.5 in D 30 in
Holly Hunt Gazelle Stone And Bronze Cocktail Table / Distressed
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Bridgeport, CT
, rings and scratches which still retains the fine form of the design. The Gazelle Cocktail Table is a
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Stone, Bronze
$3,650
H 13.75 in W 57.25 in D 34.38 in
Gazelle Drinks Trolley by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Gazelle drinks trolley by Egg Designs
Dimensions: 55 L X 74 W X 100 H cm
Materials: Solid Walnut
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2010s South African Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Copper
1970s Architectural Mid Century Modern Club Chairs in Cognac Leather
By Sapporo, Mobil Girgi, Alberto Rosselli Saporiti, Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Travertine and Brass Gazelle Sculpture
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Alpaca Rug Available in Custom Sizes
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H 32 in W 38 in D 32 in
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Gazelle Coffee Table, Handcrafted Contemporary Coffee Table in Art Deco Style
By Gregg Lipton
Located in Cumberland, ME
our Gazelle line; chairs, tables, beds, sideboards, dressers, and desks.
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2010s American Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Wood
H 17 in W 48 in D 30 in
Brass Gazelle Cocktail Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
Brass gazelle glass top cocktail table.
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Vintage 1980s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Dan Johnson Gazelle Coffee Table
By Dan Johnson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dan Johnson Gazelle Coffee Table with Travertine Top, 1960s Provenance: Richard & Constance
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Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Very Rare Dan Johnson Gazelle Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
. This low coffee table, features a masterfully carved and molded walnut frame, supporting a large
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20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Travertine
Pair of Brass Ibex Chervet Style Coffee Table Bases
By Leon Francois Chervet
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Lovely vintage pair of brass Ibex or gazelle coffee table bases. Measurement are per piece, glass
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Brass Ibex Gazelle Coffee Table Base
Located in San Mateo, CA
This brass Ibex coffee table base has patinated horns and a natural aged patina to the head. One
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Tables
Materials
Brass
Italian Brass and Steel Gazelle Head Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stylish, Italian 1970s oval shaped coffee table featuring a brushed steel base with brass gazelles
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Brass
Brass Gazelle Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great pair of brass heads. Solid. Great detailing to horns.
NOTE: Because of issues with shipping glass, it is not included. Price is for head bases only.
NOTE: Because of issues with shipping glass, it is not included. Price is for head bases only.
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20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Hollywood Regency Brass Ibex / Gazelle Heads Coffee Table Base
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of solid polished brass ibex/gazelle heads which together can support a rectangular glass top
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Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Ibex or Gazelle Brass Coffee Cocktail Table after Chervet
By Leon Francois Chervet
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautifully sculpted brass ibex head coffee table with rectangle glass top, in the style of Chervet
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Vintage 1960s European Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Brass
Fantastic Gazelle Cocktail Table Attributed to Jacques Duval-Brasseur
By Jacques Duval-Brasseur 1
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Great coffee table in solid bronze in the manner of Jacques Duval-Brasseur.
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Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Bronze
H 15.75 in W 53.55 in D 27.56 in
Gazelle Cocktail Table By Holly Hunt Studio -Black Limestone Over Cast Bronze
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Southampton, NJ
Winner Best Of Interior Design Year 2014.
The Gazelle Cocktail Table is a triumph of smart design
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Limestone, Bronze
H 14 in W 57.5 in D 34.5 in
Gazelle Cocktail Table By Holly Hunt Studio -Black Limestone Over Cast Bronze
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Southampton, NJ
Winner Best Of Interior Design Year 2014.
The Gazelle Cocktail Table is a triumph of smart design
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Limestone, Bronze
H 14 in W 57.5 in D 34.5 in
Solid Brass Rams Head Coffee Table Base
By Leon Francois Chervet
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Sculptural ibex brass gazelle rams head coffee table. Beautiful patina. Measured per base. Style
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Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Brass
Pair of Vintage Black Metal Ibex Head Coffee or Cocktail Table Bases
By Leon Francois Chervet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Wonderful Vintage Hollywood Regency pair of black metal Ibex Gazelle ram's head coffee cocktail
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Vintage 1960s French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Metal
Exotic Hollywood Regency, 1960s Brass Long Horn Gazelle Coffee Table
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Show stopping solid brass Gazelle head coffee table for your eclectic decor.
This is a large
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Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Ibex or Gazelle Brass Coffee Cocktail Table after Chervet
By Alain Chervet
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair beautifully sculpted solid brass ibex head coffee table bases, in the style of Chervet. Can
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Vintage 1960s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Brass
Hollywood Regency Brass and Glass Gazelle Head Cocktail Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A chic looking two-tone coffee table with a Gazelle head motif. It features brushed stainless steel
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Vintage 1970s European Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Brass, Stainless Steel
Brass Gazzelle Coffee Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Single brass gazelle cocktail or coffee table. Brass has an aged patina, circa 1970s.
Dimensions
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Late 20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Gazelle Table by Dan Johnson
Located in Queens, NY
Wood and Travertine Gazelle Coffee Table by Dan Johnson, c. 1950s
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Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Travertine
Vintage Mid-Century Gazelle Coffee Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is a coffee table with a a pair of vintage brass gazelle/ram heads as the base and a new 1/2
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Brass
Pair of Ibex/Ram's Head/Gazelle Coffee Table Bases, 1960's
Located in Little Rock, AR
A lovely patinated pair of vintage Ram's Head/Ibex Head bases, coffee table sized. This is the
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Brass Ibex or Gazelle Glass Top Coffee Table
By Maitland Smith
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Stunning brass Ibex or Gazelle glass top coffee table. Glass top is 3/4" beveled.
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Ibex Sculptural Brass Gazelle Rams Head Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Glamorous Sculptural Brass IBEX Ram's/Gazelle Head Coffee Table. Comprised of shiny brass with
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Ibex Sculptural Brass Gazelle Rams Head Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Glamorous Sculptural Brass IBEX Ram's/Gazelle Head 2 piece Coffee Table. Comprised of solid brass
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Sculptural Brass Ibex Gazelle Rams Head Coffee Table
Located in Long Beach, CA
A Sculptural Solid Brass Ibex gazelle Rams Head Coffee table base (2 pieces) with a desirable
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Vintage 1960s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Brass
Ibex Sculptural Brass Gazelle Rams Head Coffee Table
By Leon Francois Chervet
Located in Atlanta, GA
Glamorous vintage sculptural IBEX Ram's/Gazelle Head 2 piece Coffee Table. Comprised of solid brass
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Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Brass
Gazelle Ibex Brass Rams Head Sculptural Coffee Table
By Leon Francois Chervet
Located in Atlanta, GA
Exceptional Brass Ibex Coffee Table. Comprised of solid sculptural brass in the form of Gazelle or
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Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Ibex Sculptural Brass Gazelle Rams Head Coffee Table
By Leon Francois Chervet
Located in Atlanta, GA
Exceptional vintage solid brass sculptural Ibex coffee table. This beautiful design is comprised of
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Dan Johnson Gazelle Table
Located in Queens, NY
Gazelle Table with Travertine top
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American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Walnut
Brass Gazelle Cocktail Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
Lyrical brass gazelle cocktail table
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Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Ibex Sculptural Brass Rams Head Gazelle Mid Century Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Exceptional Mid Century Ibex Coffee Table. This interesting table is comprised of heavy brass in
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Brass
Ibex Sculptural Brass Gazelle Rams Head Coffee Table After Chervet
Located in Atlanta, GA
Exceptional Sculptural Solid Brass Gazelle Ibex Coffee Table in the manner of Leon Francois Chervet
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Vintage 1960s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Brass, Bronze
WHIMSICAL GAZELLE COCKTAIL TABLE
Located in Miami, FL
Bronze table with 36" glass top. Patina is great.
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20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Bronze
Pair of Sculptural Brass Ibex Rams Gazelle Head Coffee Table Bases
Located in Long Beach, CA
Pair of Sculptural Brass Ibex Rams Gazelle Head Coffee Table Bases. Highly Detailed with a
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Vintage 1960s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Brass
Gazelle Table by Dan Johnson
Located in Queens, NY
Gazelle Table of carved walnut base with natural travertine top
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Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Travertine
Duel Brass Gazelle Heads
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We love these gazelle heads! They can be bought together to make an awesome coffee table. They
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Brass
Hollywood Regency Style Brass and Glass Gazelle Head Cocktail Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
An uncommon Hollywood Regency style brass-plated metal and glass cocktail table with a graceful
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Glass
Dan Johnson Gazelle" Cocktail Table Cast in Pompeian Bronze
By Dan Johnson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A spectacular example.
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Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Ibex Sculptural Brass Gazelle Rams Head Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Glamorous Sculptural Brass IBEX Ram's/Gazelle Head 2 piece Coffee Table. Comprised of solid brass
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Vintage 1960s Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Ibex Sculptural Brass Gazelle Ram's Head Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Glamorous vintage sculptural ibex ram's or gazelle head two-piece coffee table. Comprised of solid
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Ibex Sculptural Brass Gazelle Ram's Head Coffee Table
By Leon Francois Chervet
Located in Atlanta, GA
Exceptional vintage sculptural solid brass ibex coffee table. This beautiful design is comprised of
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Gazelle Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the gazelle coffee table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A gazelle coffee table — often made from metal, brass and glass — can elevate any home. There are 37 variations of the antique or vintage gazelle coffee table you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the gazelle coffee table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A gazelle coffee table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Hollywood Regency, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Dan Johnson each produced at least one beautiful gazelle coffee table that is worth considering.
How Much is a Gazelle Coffee Table?
The average selling price for a gazelle coffee table at 1stDibs is $2,200, while they’re typically $850 on the low end and $45,000 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.”
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Questions About Gazelle 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 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, 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 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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