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Sculptural geometric rectangular travertine coffee, Italy 1960s
Sculptural geometric rectangular travertine coffee, Italy 1960s

Sculptural geometric rectangular travertine coffee, Italy 1960s

Located in Meulebeke, BE

geometric travertine coffee table, crafted in the 1960s in Italy. The geometric base balances form and

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Kaizo Oto for Design Institute of America Geometric Post Modern Coffee Table
Kaizo Oto for Design Institute of America Geometric Post Modern Coffee Table

Kaizo Oto for Design Institute of America Geometric Post Modern Coffee Table

By Design Institute America, Kaizo Oto

Located in Saint Louis, MO

1980s Post modern mixed metal coffee table with geometric forms by designer Kaizo Oto for Design

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome

Geometric Modular Coffee Table Oak Wood Glass on top by Ana Volante
Geometric Modular Coffee Table Oak Wood Glass on top by Ana Volante

Geometric Modular Coffee Table Oak Wood Glass on top by Ana Volante

By Ana Volante

Located in Miami, FL

Inverted pyramids coffee table Baltic birch plywood with quarter cut white oak veneer Tempered

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Plywood

Coffee or Center Table Geometric Shape Solid Wood Mirror Mirror Stainless Steel
Coffee or Center Table Geometric Shape Solid Wood Mirror Mirror Stainless Steel

Coffee or Center Table Geometric Shape Solid Wood Mirror Mirror Stainless Steel

By Barberini & Gunnell

Located in Ancona, Marche

The 'Già-cinto' coffee table is characterized by a mirror-polished stainless steel structure which

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Constant Coffee or Cocktail Table Copper and Wood Flat Geometric Customizable
Constant Coffee or Cocktail Table Copper and Wood Flat Geometric Customizable

Constant Coffee or Cocktail Table Copper and Wood Flat Geometric Customizable

By Frank Chou

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The work is customizable in terms of material, color and size. Production lead time is 60 days. Ship from the designer's studio in Shanghai. It is designed by Frank Chou Desig...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Geometric Bone Inlay Coffee Table with Hammered Brass Legs by House of Jaipur
Geometric Bone Inlay Coffee Table with Hammered Brass Legs by House of Jaipur

Geometric Bone Inlay Coffee Table with Hammered Brass Legs by House of Jaipur

Located in New York, NY

A coffee table that refuses to be background furniture — this bone inlay piece brings the full

Category

2010s Indian Arts and Crafts Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bone, Wood, Resin

Mid Century Danish Teak Square Coffee Table with Geometric Ceramic Tile Inlay
Mid Century Danish Teak Square Coffee Table with Geometric Ceramic Tile Inlay

Mid Century Danish Teak Square Coffee Table with Geometric Ceramic Tile Inlay

Located in Bedford Hills, NY

This square coffee table features a minimalist, solid wood frame—likely teak or oak—with block

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Teak

Walnut Opulence Solace 28: Coffee Table with Geometric Base and Straight Lines
Walnut Opulence Solace 28: Coffee Table with Geometric Base and Straight Lines

Walnut Opulence Solace 28: Coffee Table with Geometric Base and Straight Lines

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Sculptural Coffee Table Made of Solid Wood, Center Table Solace S28 by Joel Escalona The Solace

Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Sun and Moon Marble and Brass Coffee Table, Travertine, Geometric by Lara Bohinc
Sun and Moon Marble and Brass Coffee Table, Travertine, Geometric by Lara Bohinc

Sun and Moon Marble and Brass Coffee Table, Travertine, Geometric by Lara Bohinc

By Lara Bohinc

Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM

The Lunar Collection consists of the Half Moon dining table, the Sun and Moon coffee table and the

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Travertine, Brass

Solace 9: Geometric Solid Wood Coffee Table with Heavy Base and Straight Lines
Solace 9: Geometric Solid Wood Coffee Table with Heavy Base and Straight Lines

Solace 9: Geometric Solid Wood Coffee Table with Heavy Base and Straight Lines

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Round Coffee Table Made of Solid Wood, Center Table Solace S9 by Joel Escalona The Solace table

Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Shagreen Coffee Table w/ Geometric Lucite Legs by Pegaso Gallery. U.S.A. 21st C.
Shagreen Coffee Table w/ Geometric Lucite Legs by Pegaso Gallery. U.S.A. 21st C.

Shagreen Coffee Table w/ Geometric Lucite Legs by Pegaso Gallery. U.S.A. 21st C.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Contemporary coffee table by Pegaso Gallery Design featuring a refined and luxurious combination of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Shagreen, Lucite

Sun and Moon Blue Marble and Brass Coffee Table Azul, by Lara Bohinc, Geometric
Sun and Moon Blue Marble and Brass Coffee Table Azul, by Lara Bohinc, Geometric

Sun and Moon Blue Marble and Brass Coffee Table Azul, by Lara Bohinc, Geometric

By Lara Bohinc

Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM

The Lunar Collection consists of the Half Moon dining table, the Sun and Moon coffee table and the

Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass, Metal

Circle Small Coffee Table
Circle Small Coffee Table

Circle Small Coffee Table

By Carpanelli

Located in Milan, IT

Circular coffee table with geometric inlay in light Tay, metal feet in a bronze-gold finish, also

Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Geometric Cocktail Table in Black
Geometric Cocktail Table in Black

Geometric Cocktail Table in Black

$4,056Sale Price / item|20% Off

Geometric Cocktail Table in Black

Located in Hollywood, FL

This innovative design, conceived by Vito Selma, showcases a captivating arrangement of geometric

Category

2010s Philippine International Style Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Slag Glass, Wood

Geometric Cocktail Table in Natural
Geometric Cocktail Table in Natural

Geometric Cocktail Table in Natural

$3,388Sale Price / item|20% Off

Geometric Cocktail Table in Natural

Located in Hollywood, FL

This innovative design, conceived by Vito Selma, showcases a captivating arrangement of geometric

Category

2010s Philippine International Style Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Reeded Glass, Wood

Cubist Coffee Table by Orange
Cubist Coffee Table by Orange

Cubist Coffee Table by Orange

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Geometric "Cubist" coffee table designed by Orange in solid white oak. Thick linear shapes with

Category

2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Round Fundamenta Coffee 51 Geometric Wood, Modern Appeal by NONO
Round Fundamenta Coffee 51 Geometric Wood, Modern Appeal by NONO

Round Fundamenta Coffee 51 Geometric Wood, Modern Appeal by NONO

By NONO

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Round Fundamenta Coffee 51 Geometric Wood, Modern Appeal by NONO Sculptural coffee table made of

Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Tunc Coffee Table in Mirror & Wood
Tunc Coffee Table in Mirror & Wood

Tunc Coffee Table in Mirror & Wood

By LAGU

Located in İSTANBUL, TR

A favorite of geometric form fans, TUNÇ COFFEE TABLE draws attention with its use of different

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Contemporary, Desen Tall Marble Coffee Tables, Handmade
Contemporary, Desen Tall Marble Coffee Tables, Handmade

Contemporary, Desen Tall Marble Coffee Tables, Handmade

By Rüya Akyol Studio

Located in Milano, IT

Geometric sculptural marble coffee tables, the Desen Coffee Tables are contemporary design pieces

Category

2010s Turkish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Contemporary, Desen Medium Marble Coffee Table, Handmade
Contemporary, Desen Medium Marble Coffee Table, Handmade

Contemporary, Desen Medium Marble Coffee Table, Handmade

By Rüya Akyol Studio

Located in Milano, IT

Geometric sculptural marble coffee tables, the Desen Coffee Tables are contemporary design pieces

Category

2010s Turkish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Geometric Rectangular Cocktail Table in Natural
Geometric Rectangular Cocktail Table in Natural

Geometric Rectangular Cocktail Table in Natural

Located in Hollywood, FL

This innovative design, conceived by Vito Selma, showcases a captivating arrangement of geometric

Category

2010s Philippine International Style Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Reeded Glass, Wood

Fontana Arte Glass Coffee Table 1970, Italy
Fontana Arte Glass Coffee Table 1970, Italy

Fontana Arte Glass Coffee Table 1970, Italy

By Fontana Arte

Located in Den Haag, NL

Beautiful geometric all Glass and Chrome Coffee table . Architectural Deign . so

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Cubist Round Coffee Table by Orange
Cubist Round Coffee Table by Orange

Cubist Round Coffee Table by Orange

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Geometric "Cubist" coffee table designed by Orange with large solid 48" diameter oak top with ebony

Category

2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Cubist Round Coffee Table by Orange
Cubist Round Coffee Table by Orange

Cubist Round Coffee Table by Orange

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Geometric "Cubist" coffee table designed by Orange with large solid 48" diameter white oak top

Category

2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Postmodern Lacquered Geometric Lucite & Glass Cocktail Table
Postmodern Lacquered Geometric Lucite & Glass Cocktail Table

Postmodern Lacquered Geometric Lucite & Glass Cocktail Table

Located in Houston, TX

1980s postmodern cocktail table with a black lacquered wood base, lucite sphere and a new glass top.

Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Lucite, Wood, Lacquer

Modern Lucite Cocktail Table with Geometric Base
Modern Lucite Cocktail Table with Geometric Base

Modern Lucite Cocktail Table with Geometric Base

Located in North York, ON

cocktail table, a testament to the transformative power of geometric design. Its striking squared base

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Acrylic

Contemporary, Desen Marble Coffee Tables, Handmade, Modern Style
Contemporary, Desen Marble Coffee Tables, Handmade, Modern Style

Contemporary, Desen Marble Coffee Tables, Handmade, Modern Style

By Rüya Akyol Studio, Rüya Akyol

Located in Milano, IT

Geometric sculptural marble coffee tables, the Desen Coffee Tables are contemporary design pieces

Category

2010s Turkish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Geometric Rectangular Cocktail Table in Dark Brown
Geometric Rectangular Cocktail Table in Dark Brown

Geometric Rectangular Cocktail Table in Dark Brown

Located in Hollywood, FL

This innovative design, conceived by Vito Selma, showcases a captivating arrangement of geometric

Category

2010s Philippine International Style Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Reeded Glass, Wood

Roger Capron, "Shogun" coffee table, signed, 1960 , France
Roger Capron, "Shogun" coffee table, signed, 1960 , France

Roger Capron, "Shogun" coffee table, signed, 1960 , France

By Roger Capron

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Roger Capron "Shogun" Coffee Table, 1960s French Design, Ceramic & Wood, Japandi Style

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Art Deco side or coffee table, France 1920s
Art Deco side or coffee table, France 1920s

Art Deco side or coffee table, France 1920s

Located in Meulebeke, BE

A refined expression of early French Art Deco, this 1920s side or coffee table blends geometric

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Console Side Table Modern Geometrical Contemporary Blackened Steel
Console Side Table Modern Geometrical Contemporary Blackened Steel

Console Side Table Modern Geometrical Contemporary Blackened Steel

By J.M. Szymanski

Located in Bronx, NY

TABLE NO. 14 - SIDE TABLE J.M. Szymanski d. 2021 An abstract form moves organically through this

Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel, Iron

Large Set of Three Modular Coffee Table
Large Set of Three Modular Coffee Table

Large Set of Three Modular Coffee Table

Located in London, GB

A fine set of three geometric design modular coffee table in alternate dark and honey wood veneer

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Console Table Geometrical Modern Contemporary Waxed Blackened Steel
Console Table Geometrical Modern Contemporary Waxed Blackened Steel

Console Table Geometrical Modern Contemporary Waxed Blackened Steel

By J.M. Szymanski

Located in Bronx, NY

drinks will leave rings on blackened steel table tops. Coasters or placemats can protect the finish

Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel, Iron

Contemporary, Desen Small Marble Coffee Table and Tr, Handmade
Contemporary, Desen Small Marble Coffee Table and Tr, Handmade

Contemporary, Desen Small Marble Coffee Table and Tr, Handmade

By Rüya Akyol, Rüya Akyol Studio

Located in Milano, IT

Geometric sculptural marble coffee tables, the Desen Coffee Tables are contemporary design pieces

Category

2010s Turkish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Cocktail table with geometric marble mosaic inlay top
Cocktail table with geometric marble mosaic inlay top

Cocktail table with geometric marble mosaic inlay top

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

A fabulous cocktail table with patterned marble top, a geometric mosaic of green, gray, white, and

Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

BGA Geometric Smoky Rock Crystal Tables by Phoenix
BGA Geometric Smoky Rock Crystal Tables by Phoenix

BGA Geometric Smoky Rock Crystal Tables by Phoenix

Located in New York, NY

A bisectional geometric smoky rock crystal table top with hammered details bases with antique brass

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rock Crystal

Serele Ostuni Large Outdoor Coffee Table by Studiopepe
Serele Ostuni Large Outdoor Coffee Table by Studiopepe

Serele Ostuni Large Outdoor Coffee Table by Studiopepe

By Exteta

Located in Milan, IT

Delicate hues and geometric volumes define this coffee table's refined sculptural aesthetic

Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Minimalist Brazilian Rosewood Mid Century Modern Coffee Table
Minimalist Brazilian Rosewood Mid Century Modern Coffee Table

Minimalist Brazilian Rosewood Mid Century Modern Coffee Table

By Branco & Preto

Located in Dronten, NL

Beautiful Brazilian rosewood Mid-Century Modern architectural coffee table. Refined geometrical

Category

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

Materials

Glass, Rosewood

Unique Scandinavian wood Black coffee table with Triangle extensions
Unique Scandinavian wood Black coffee table with Triangle extensions

Unique Scandinavian wood Black coffee table with Triangle extensions

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Unique Scandinavian Square Geometric Pine wood coffee table with four outward-moving triangular

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Mid-Century Italian Travertine and Glass Adjustable Coffee Table
Mid-Century Italian Travertine and Glass Adjustable Coffee Table

Mid-Century Italian Travertine and Glass Adjustable Coffee Table

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Mid-Century Italian travertine coffee table. With geometric legs and a glass top. Height is

Category

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

Materials

Travertine

Vintage Chinese Rustic Low Table with Geometric Carved Fretwork Apron
Vintage Chinese Rustic Low Table with Geometric Carved Fretwork Apron

Vintage Chinese Rustic Low Table with Geometric Carved Fretwork Apron

Located in Yonkers, NY

coffee table, display surface for art and books, or as an accent piece. With its rustic patina and

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Softwood

Round Geometric Bar Table Revolving Iron Rosewood Laminate, 1950s
Round Geometric Bar Table Revolving Iron Rosewood Laminate, 1950s

Round Geometric Bar Table Revolving Iron Rosewood Laminate, 1950s

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Old round geometric bar table revolving iron rosewood laminate, 1950s.

Category

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

Materials

Iron

Danish Modern Teak Patchwork Rectangle coffee table by Bramin Mobler
Danish Modern Teak Patchwork Rectangle coffee table by Bramin Mobler

Danish Modern Teak Patchwork Rectangle coffee table by Bramin Mobler

By Bramin Mobler

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Danish Modern Teak Patchwork Rectangle coffee table by Bramin Mobler. Beautiful Teak coffee table

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Antique Indian Chakki Grinding Table with Hand-Carved Geometric Décor
Antique Indian Chakki Grinding Table with Hand-Carved Geometric Décor

Antique Indian Chakki Grinding Table with Hand-Carved Geometric Décor

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Tribal Indian rustic Chakki grinder table from the early 20th century with hand-carved geometric

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Tribal Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

1980s Willy Rizzo Style White Laminate Storage Coffee Table, Chrome
1980s Willy Rizzo Style White Laminate Storage Coffee Table, Chrome

1980s Willy Rizzo Style White Laminate Storage Coffee Table, Chrome

By Willy Rizzo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Geometric, box-form coffee table in the manner of Willy Rizzo captures the sleek glamour of 1980s

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Two tiered architecture design coffee table attr.. lella e Massimo Vignelli
Two tiered architecture design coffee table attr.. lella e Massimo Vignelli

Two tiered architecture design coffee table attr.. lella e Massimo Vignelli

By Lella & Massimo Vignelli for Casigliani

Located in London, GB

An architectural two tiered coffee table with geometric design elements featuring four alternate

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Pop & Op Diamond-Shaped Blue Coffee Table By Carlo Rampazzi
Pop & Op Diamond-Shaped Blue Coffee Table By Carlo Rampazzi

Pop & Op Diamond-Shaped Blue Coffee Table By Carlo Rampazzi

By Sergio Villa

Located in Milan, IT

An ode to pure geometric forms, this coffee table by Carlo Rampazzi draws inspiration from a

Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Pop & Op Hourglass-Shaped Blue Coffee Table By Carlo Rampazzi

Pop & Op Hourglass-Shaped Blue Coffee Table By Carlo Rampazzi

By Sergio Villa

Located in Milan, IT

Reinventing an hourglass silhouette through pure geometric forms, this wooden coffee table is a

Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Large Danish Modern Teak Steel Rectangle coffee table by Johannes Aasbjerg
Large Danish Modern Teak Steel Rectangle coffee table by Johannes Aasbjerg

Large Danish Modern Teak Steel Rectangle coffee table by Johannes Aasbjerg

By Johannes Aasbjerg

Located in Brooklyn, NY

& Ortoft. Beautiful Teak coffee table with Geometric shape on square steel and teak legs. Made in Denmark

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Organic geometric Roman Travertine stone Three Rocks low table by InsidherLand
Organic geometric Roman Travertine stone Three Rocks low table by InsidherLand

Organic geometric Roman Travertine stone Three Rocks low table by InsidherLand

By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand

Located in Maia, Porto

The original design of the three rocks tables was inspired by the Autumnal landscape with fallen

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

Organic geometric Nero Marquina marble Three Rocks low table by InsidherLand
Organic geometric Nero Marquina marble Three Rocks low table by InsidherLand

Organic geometric Nero Marquina marble Three Rocks low table by InsidherLand

By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand

Located in Maia, Porto

The original design of the three rocks tables was inspired by the Autumnal landscape with fallen

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Indian 1920s Teak Chakki Grinding Table with Hand-Carved Geometric Décor
Indian 1920s Teak Chakki Grinding Table with Hand-Carved Geometric Décor

Indian 1920s Teak Chakki Grinding Table with Hand-Carved Geometric Décor

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Tribal Indian rustic Chakki grinder table from the early 20th century with hand-carved geometric

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Tribal Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

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Geometric Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of geometric coffee tables for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct geometric coffee tables — often made from metal, glass and wood — can elevate any home. Find 144 antique and vintage geometric coffee tables at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 41 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of geometric coffee tables available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Geometric coffee tables made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many geometric coffee tables are appealing in their simplicity, but Milo Baughman, Ana Volante and Paolo Piva produced popular geometric coffee tables that are worth a look.

How Much are Geometric Coffee Tables?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,350, while they’re typically $150 on the low end and $37,220 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 Geometric Coffee Tables
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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.

    Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Coffee 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 5, 2023
    To 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, 2022
    Styling 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 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.