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White Marble Gem Coffee Table with Brass Base by Slash Objects
By Slash Objects
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Gem table features a calacatta marble tabletop supported with brass finish legs. The
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2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Gem Coffee Table Gray Glass with Nickel Base by Debra Folz
By Debra Folz
Located in Pawtucket, RI
tables translate facets through layers of color and varying opacity. Each tabletop color-way conveys the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

"Gem" Contemporary Cocktail Coffee Table, Silvered Double Surface, plexy legs
By Sabrina Landini
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
GEM coffee-dining-console tables Combining contemporary modern style with details inspired by
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Gem Contemporary Coffee Table Silvered Acqua Glass Surface and Transparent Legs
By Sabrina Landini
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
GEM coffee - dining tables Combining contemporary modern style with details inspired by our
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

PVC, Art Glass

Gem Octagonal Coffee Table-Blush Glass with Brass Base by Debra Folz
By Debra Folz
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Our Gem collection of tables are inspired by the reflections of light and transparencies found in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Gem Octagonal Coffee Table - Gray Glass w/ Brass Base by Debra Folz
By Debra Folz
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Our Gem collection of tables are inspired by the reflections of light and transparencies found in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Gem Square Coffee Table, Blush Glass with Brass Base by Debra Folz
By Debra Folz
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Our Gem collection of tables are inspired by the reflections of light and transparencies found in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Gem Square Coffee Table-Smoke Glass with Brass Base by Debra Folz
By Debra Folz
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Our Gem collection of tables are inspired by the reflections of light and transparencies found in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Gem Square Coffee Table-Blue Glass with Brass Base by Debra Folz
By Debra Folz
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Our Gem collection of tables are inspired by the reflections of light and transparencies found in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Gem Octagonal Coffee Table-Blue Glass with Brass Base by Debra Folz
By Debra Folz
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Our Gem collection of tables are inspired by the reflections of light and transparencies found in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

La Manufacture-Paris Gem Marble Top Coffee Table by Sebastian Herkner in Stock
By Sebastian Herkner
Located in New York, NY
Gem Table in Marble Top in Marble Emperador tundra Legs in liquid painted Bronze Size : Dia
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2010s European Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Gem Square Coffee Table-Blush Glass with Stainless Steel Base by Debra Folz
By Debra Folz
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Our Gem collection of tables are inspired by the reflections of light and transparencies found in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Gem Square Coffee Table-Smoke Glass with Stainless Steel Base by Debra Folz
By Debra Folz
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Our Gem collection of tables are inspired by the reflections of light and transparencies found in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Gem Square Coffee Table - Blue Glass w/ Stainless Steel Base by Debra Folz
By Debra Folz
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Our Gem collection of tables are inspired by the reflections of light and transparencies found in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Gem Octagonal Coffee Table-Gray Glass with Stainless Steel Base by Debra Folz
By Debra Folz
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Our Gem collection of tables are inspired by the reflections of light and transparencies found in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Gem Octagonal Coffee Table-Blush Glass with Stainless Steel Base by Debra Folz
By Debra Folz
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Our Gem collection of tables are inspired by the reflections of light and transparencies found in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Gem Octagonal Coffee Table-Blue Glass with Stainless Steel Base by Debra Folz
By Debra Folz
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Our Gem collection of tables are inspired by the reflections of light and transparencies found in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

John Widdicomb Style Vintage Coffee Table Waterfall Coffee Table
Located in Rochester, NY
Gorgeous vintage statement piece! High impact waterfall design. A midcentury modern gem! 38” x 38
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Italian Coffee Table 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unleash sophistication with this distinctive Italian coffee table from the 1980s. Featuring brass
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

La Manufacture-Paris Set of Three Gem Tables by Sebastian Herkner in Stock
By Sebastian Herkner
Located in New York, NY
Gem Table in Marble Top in Marble Emperador tundra Legs in liquid painted Bronze Size : Dia
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2010s European Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Vival Table, Kiln Cast Glass Coffee Table by Neal Aronowitz.
By Neal Aronowitz
Located in Portland, OR
with a dynamic presence. This green colored kiln cast glass coffee table has an etched finish with
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

1970's Herringbone Onyx Pedestal Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Culver City, CA
Feast your eyes on this ultra-chic, vintage 1970s gem! This stunning coffee table is a true
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Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Onyx

Coffee Table from Lysberg Hansen & Therp, Copenhagen Denmark
By Lysberg, Hansen & Therp
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
This coffee table was manufactured by the Danish furniture manufacturer Lysberg Hansen & Therp in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Viva Coffee Table in Marble by Neal Aronowitz
By Neal Aronowitz
Located in Portland, OR
Carrara Marble coffee table has a honed finish. Dimensions: 66” long x 25” wide x 18” high. –size
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Magnificent Tile Top Coffee Table, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Tile top coffee table with magnificent splayed legs. This is one of those pieces that actually
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

Time/Space Portal Table, . Glass Coffee Table, a collection by Neal Aronowitz.
By Neal Aronowitz
Located in Portland, OR
glass coffee table has an etched finish with polished edges. This table can be fabricated in any
Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Walnut Trivoli Coffee Table L by Ivan Colominas
By Ivan Colominas
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut Trivoli Coffee Table L by Ivan Colominas Dimensions: D 50 x H 50 cm Materials: Travertino
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine, Marble

Walnut Trivoli Coffee Table L by Ivan Colominas
Walnut Trivoli Coffee Table L by Ivan Colominas
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Walnut Trivoli Coffee Table S by Ivan Colominas
By Ivan Colominas
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut Trivoli Coffee Table S by Ivan Colominas Dimensions: D 38 x H 50 cm Materials: Travertino
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine, Marble

Walnut Trivoli Coffee Table S by Ivan Colominas
Walnut Trivoli Coffee Table S by Ivan Colominas
H 19.69 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
Tito Agnoli Coffee Table for Matteo Grassi, 1979, Italy
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Oirlo, LI
This stunning coffee table was designed by the renowned Italian designer Tito Agnoli for Matteo
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Flight Contemporary coffee cocktail Table, 120x90cm, art Silvered glass
By Sabrina Landini
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
FLIGHT the new gem home! coffee, dining, console Nearly 25 years ago the first beauxobjets were
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Viva Coffee Table in Black Marble by Neal Aronowitz
By Neal Aronowitz
Located in Portland, OR
black soapstone coffee table has a honed finish. A powerful statement piece! Dimensions: 66” long x 25
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Viva Coffee Table in Maple Wood by Neal Aronowitz
By Neal Aronowitz
Located in Portland, OR
deep, rich maple coffee table has an oiled finish. Available in other other hardwoods. Dimensions: 66
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Maple

Rosewood Coffee Table of Danish Design from the 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Exquisite Danish Design Rosewood Coffee Table from the 1960s: A timeless piece that epitomizes the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Viva Coffee Table, in Walnut Wood by Neal Aronowitz
By Neal Aronowitz
Located in Portland, OR
deep, rich maple coffee table has an oiled finish. Materials: Available in other other hardwoods
Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Teak Coffee Table by Grete Jalk, Denmark, C. 1950s
By Grete Jalk
Located in Westport, CT
Coffee/End Table, a 1950s masterpiece by Danish designer Grete Jalk for Mobelfabrik, immaculately revived
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Belgian Modernist Coffee or Side Table in Walnut 1960s
By Pieter De Bruyne
Located in Tilburg, NL
Wonderful Modernist Coffee or Side Table in Walnut, Belgium, 1960s. This is a true gem. Wonderful
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Stone International Piano Cubic White Postmodern Square Marble Coffee Table
By Stone International
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Stone International piano cubic white marble coffee table. This very fun postmodern coffee table
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Early 2000s Unknown Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Marble

"Long John" Coffee Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Westport, CT
Introducing the epitome of mid-century elegance: the "Long John" Coffee Table by Edward Wormley for
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Round Travertine Glass Coffee Table Italy 1970
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Discover Timeless Elegance with our Mid-Century Round Travertine Coffee Table from Italy 1970
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Brutalist Rectangular Slate Stone Ammonite Coffee Table Paul Kingma Netherlands
By Paul Kingma
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Brutalist coffee table designed and made by Paul Kingma †, The Netherlands 1996 Introducing the
Category

1990s Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Concrete, Slate, Metal, Brass

Brutalist Slate Stone Brass Coffee Table by Studio Stam 1980
By Paul Kingma, Mart Stam
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Introducing the Exquisite Vintage Brutalist Coffee Table by Design Studio Stam Are you in search
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Agate, Multi-gemstone, Slate, Brass

Emperador Dark Trivoli Coffee Table S by Ivan Colominas
By Ivan Colominas
Located in Geneve, CH
Emperador Dark Trivoli Coffee Table S by Ivan Colominas Dimensions: D 38 x H 50 cm Materials
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine, Marble

Emperador Dark Trivoli Coffee Table L by Ivan Colominas
By Ivan Colominas
Located in Geneve, CH
Emperador Dark Trivoli Coffee Table L by Ivan Colominas Dimensions: D 50 x H 50 cm Materials
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine, Marble

Unique Armand Jonckers Coffee Table in Green Resin and Copper
By Armand Jonckers
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armand Jonckers, coffee table, resin, copper, wood, metal, Belgium, 1984 Gorgeous, custom-made
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Vintage 1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Copper

Philip & Kelvin LaVerne "Special Madame Pompadour" Coffee Table 1960s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
"Special Madame Pompadour", a coffee table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with enamel
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Pewter

Paul Kingma Brutalist Square Slate Stone Blue Agate Coffee Table
By Paul Kingma
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Brutalist coffee table designed and made by Paul Kingma †, The Netherlands 1990. Introducing the
Category

1990s Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Agate, Multi-gemstone, Metal, Brass, Copper

Organic Marquetry shaped coffee Table Buchschmid & Gretaux Germany 1950's
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Introducing an exceptionally rare and exquisite organic-shaped coffee table, masterfully designed
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Edward J. Wormley Leather Top & Brass Coffee Table for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Edward J. Wormley Leather Top & Brass Coffee Table for Dunbar Introducing the Edward J. Wormley
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Vintage Walnut Coffee Table by Adrian Pearsall for Lane Furniture
By Adrian Pearsall, Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage coffee table features an elegant design combining walnut frames and glass tops
Category

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

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Brutalist Round Coffee Table by Sculptor Paul Kingma, Netherlands, 1985
By Paul Kingma
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Brutalist coffee table designed and made by Paul Kingma, The Netherlands 1985. Introducing the
Category

Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Concrete, Metal, Brass

Modern Sistelo Coffee Table, Walnut Root Brass, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Sistelo Coffee Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Modern Sistelo Coffee Table, Walnut Root Brass, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Sistelo Coffee Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Brutalist Square Slate Stone White Agate Coffee Table by Paul Kingma
By Paul Kingma
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Brutalist coffee table designed and made by Paul Kingma, The Netherlands 1991. Introducing the
Category

1990s Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Agate, Multi-gemstone, Concrete, Slate, Metal, Brass

Finn Juhl Rare Coffee Table for France and Sons, Original Label
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful vintage wooden coffee table, a design masterpiece from the 1950s, created by the renowned
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Brutalist Square Slate Stone Red Agate Coffee Table by Paul Kingma
By Paul Kingma
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Brutalist coffee table designed and made by Paul Kingma, The Netherlands. Introducing the
Category

1990s Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Agate, Multi-gemstone, Concrete, Slate, Metal, Brass

Refinished Italian Louis XIV Style Carved Giltwood Glass Top Large Coffee Table
Located in Germantown, MD
Top Coffee Table. An absolute gem. Measures 66" in width, 35.5" in depth and 15.5" in height.
Category

20th Century Italian Louis XIV Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Giltwood, Glass

Time/Space Portal Coffee Table in Maple by Neal Aronowitz Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Time/space portal coffee table in maple by Neal Aronowitz Design Dimensions: D 167.7 x W 63.5 x H
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Maple

Time/Space Portal Coffee Table in Walnut by Neal Aronowitz Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Time/space Portal Coffee Table in Walnut by Neal Aronowitz Design Dimensions: D 167.7 x W 63.5 x H
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Vintage coffee table by Ettore Sottsass for Santambrogio and De Berti
By Ettore Sottsass, Santambrogio & De Berti
Located in Milano, IT
Step into the world of timeless elegance with this exquisite modernist coffee table, a true
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Knoll Studio "Saarinen" Tulip Side Coffee Table - In Nero Marquina Marble
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is a sublime, immaculately-presented "Saarinen" Side/Coffee table in Nero
Category

2010s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

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Gem Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic gem coffee table available at 1stDibs. Each gem coffee table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and brass. A gem coffee table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. A well-made gem coffee table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Debra Folz, Element&Co and Danna Weiss are consistently popular.

How Much is a Gem Coffee Table?

Prices for a gem coffee table start at $850 and top out at $19,450 with the average selling for $6,896.
Questions About Gem Coffee Table
  • 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 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 ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Coffee tables were originally used in living spaces during social gatherings to support a tray containing multiple mugs, a coffee pot, creamers and sugar bowls. Low to the ground and centrally located in the space, coffee tables reduced the host or hostess’s need to constantly stand and serve her guests.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.

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

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

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  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between a center table and a coffee table is usually size. Center tables tend to be larger-sized accent tables placed in the center of seating areas. On the other hand, coffee tables are smaller tables usually positioned in front of sofas and loveseats. On 1stDibs, find a variety of center tables and coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a coffee table and a console table is in the design. A coffee table is a low table that comes in many shapes, such as surfaces that are rectangles, squares, ovals or circles. Console tables are taller and usually have elongated shapes, such as ovals, rectangles or semicircles. Placement is another differentiator between the two types of tables. Coffee tables usually go in front of sofas and loveseats, while console tables may be placed behind a sofa or loveseat or along a wall. Find a large collection of coffee tables and console tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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, 2022
    While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Whether glass coffee tables are durable depends on the craftsmanship and the materials. Generally, tables with tempered glass are less likely to shatter and break. How well you care for a coffee table will also impact its life span. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of glass coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    How big a coffee table for a sectional should be depends on the dimensions of the sectional. For a balanced look, a coffee table should be roughly two-thirds of the length of the sofa portion of a sofa and chaise sectional. If you have an L-shaped sofa, the coffee table should be around two-thirds of the length of each arm. Find a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To date a Lane coffee table, look for the serial number on the underside of the piece. On most Lane coffee tables, reading the number from right to left will tell you the date that the table was manufactured. For example, a serial number that says 852140 would have been produced on April 12, 1958. Founded in Virginia in the early 20th century, Lane is largely known for its cedar chests and innovative mid-century modern designs. Find a variety of Lane coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 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 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 ExpertApril 5, 2024
    The average height of a coffee table is around 16 to 18 inches. Designers typically choose this height to create a balance between coffee tables and sofas. The average seat height of sofas is 17 to 18 inches, and experts typically recommend that coffee tables be no more than 1 inch shorter than sofa-seat height. Explore a diverse assortment of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    The best height for a coffee table is around 1 to 2 inches lower than the seat height of the adjacent sofa. Most sofas feature seat heights of around 17 or 18 inches. As a result, the most common height for coffee tables is 15 to 17 inches. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of coffee tables.