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Striking Figural Iron and Glass Giacometti Style Coffee Table
Striking Figural Iron and Glass Giacometti Style Coffee Table

Striking Figural Iron and Glass Giacometti Style Coffee Table

By Alberto Giacometti

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Very handsome and impressive round coffee table having a heavy iron sculpted base with Giacometti

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Bronze and Marble Coffee Table in the Style of Giacometti
Bronze and Marble Coffee Table in the Style of Giacometti

Bronze and Marble Coffee Table in the Style of Giacometti

By Diego Giacometti

Located in London, London

Bronze and Marble Coffee Table in the Style of Giacometti Evocative bronze and marble coffee table

Category

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Forged Iron Coffee Table in the Manner of Alberto Giacometti
French Forged Iron Coffee Table in the Manner of Alberto Giacometti

French Forged Iron Coffee Table in the Manner of Alberto Giacometti

By Alberto Giacometti

Located in Austin, TX

Vintage French hammered and forged iron coffee table in the manner of Alberto Giacometti. Glass

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Giacometti Style, Mid-Century Modern, Square Coffee Table, Nature Motif, Metal
Giacometti Style, Mid-Century Modern, Square Coffee Table, Nature Motif, Metal

Giacometti Style, Mid-Century Modern, Square Coffee Table, Nature Motif, Metal

By Diego Giacometti

Located in Stamford, CT

Giacometti Style, Mid-Century Modern, Square Coffee Table, Nature Motif, Metal This square coffee

Category

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

Materials

Metal

1940s Giacometti-Style Expressionist Iron Square Coffee Table with Birds, France
1940s Giacometti-Style Expressionist Iron Square Coffee Table with Birds, France

1940s Giacometti-Style Expressionist Iron Square Coffee Table with Birds, France

By Alberto and Diego Giacometti, Alberto Giacometti, Diego Giacometti

Located in North Miami, FL

1940s Giacometti-style Expressionist iron square coffee table with birds, France By: Alberto and

Category

Vintage 1940s Expressionist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Iron

Vintage Metal Verdi Green Black Leaves Style of Giacometti Coffee Cocktail Table
Vintage Metal Verdi Green Black Leaves Style of Giacometti Coffee Cocktail Table

Vintage Metal Verdi Green Black Leaves Style of Giacometti Coffee Cocktail Table

By Diego Giacometti

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage metal coffee table with glass top. One small knick on corner of glass, pictured. The finish

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Bronze Coffee Table in the Manner of Giacometti
Bronze Coffee Table in the Manner of Giacometti

Bronze Coffee Table in the Manner of Giacometti

By Alberto and Diego Giacometti

Located in Miami, FL

A bronze coffee table with a glass top supported on ram heads. Two tables available.

Category

Late 20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Sculptural Coffee Table, Bronze Finish in the Manner of Diego Giacometti, c1970s
Sculptural Coffee Table, Bronze Finish in the Manner of Diego Giacometti, c1970s

Sculptural Coffee Table, Bronze Finish in the Manner of Diego Giacometti, c1970s

By Diego Giacometti

Located in Chino Hills, CA

Elevate your living space with this exquisite vintage mid-century coffee table, reminiscent of the

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Bronze

Giacometti Style Oval Wrought Iron Coffee Table with Glass Top, Italy, 1970s
Giacometti Style Oval Wrought Iron Coffee Table with Glass Top, Italy, 1970s

Giacometti Style Oval Wrought Iron Coffee Table with Glass Top, Italy, 1970s

By Diego Giacometti

Located in Naples, IT

Delicate and elegant oval-shaped coffee table, the wrought iron frame supports the glass top.The

Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

Midcentury Diego Giacometti Style Glass Top Brass Coffee Table
Midcentury Diego Giacometti Style Glass Top Brass Coffee Table

Midcentury Diego Giacometti Style Glass Top Brass Coffee Table

By Alberto and Diego Giacometti

Located in Stamford, CT

An elegant Giacometti style brass coffee table with wonderful subtle patination, a mixture of deep

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Wrought Iron Coffee Table in the Manner of Giacometti
Wrought Iron Coffee Table in the Manner of Giacometti

Wrought Iron Coffee Table in the Manner of Giacometti

By Alberto and Diego Giacometti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wrought iron coffee table in the manner of Giacometti - a beautiful hammered wrought iron table

Category

20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Giacometti Bronze & Iron Etrucsan Coffee Table by Paul Ferrante
Giacometti Bronze & Iron Etrucsan Coffee Table by Paul Ferrante

Giacometti Bronze & Iron Etrucsan Coffee Table by Paul Ferrante

By Diego Giacometti, Paul Ferrante

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This 20th-century coffee table, inspired by the iconic designs of Diego Giacometti and attributed

Category

Vintage 1980s American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Giacometti Style Cocktail and Sofa Table
Giacometti Style Cocktail and Sofa Table

Giacometti Style Cocktail and Sofa Table

By Diego Giacometti

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Sculpted and custom-made metal cocktail table in the style of Giacometti with a thick clear glass

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Diego Giacometti 'Table Berceau' Seconde Version
Diego Giacometti 'Table Berceau' Seconde Version

Diego Giacometti 'Table Berceau' Seconde Version

By Diego Giacometti

Located in Astoria, NY

Diego Giacometti (Swiss, 1902-1985), 'Table berceau,' seconde version, low table, patinated bronze

Category

Vintage 1960s European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Giacometti Style Coffee Table
Giacometti Style Coffee Table

Giacometti Style Coffee Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Giacometti style iron & glass top coffee table

Category

20th Century Unknown Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Giacometti Inspired Italian Forged Iron Base and Glass Top Coffee Table
Giacometti Inspired Italian Forged Iron Base and Glass Top Coffee Table

Giacometti Inspired Italian Forged Iron Base and Glass Top Coffee Table

By Alberto and Diego Giacometti

Located in Atlanta, GA

A vintage coffee table with glass top and hand-forged iron base inspired by the Giacometti style

Category

20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Pair of Wrought Iron Coffee Tables in the Manner of Giacometti
Pair of Wrought Iron Coffee Tables in the Manner of Giacometti

Pair of Wrought Iron Coffee Tables in the Manner of Giacometti

By Alberto and Diego Giacometti

Located in NYC, NY

A beautiful glass top coffee table with decorative iron base adorned with iron birds on the

Category

Late 20th Century American Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Giacometti Style Wrought Iron Figural Glass Top Cocktail Table
Giacometti Style Wrought Iron Figural Glass Top Cocktail Table

Giacometti Style Wrought Iron Figural Glass Top Cocktail Table

By Alberto Giacometti

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Unique vintage figural wrought iron artisan crafted and signed (LM) cocktail table having a .5 inch

Category

20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Giacometti Style Metal and Glass Coffee Cocktail Table with Tassels and Snake
Giacometti Style Metal and Glass Coffee Cocktail Table with Tassels and Snake

Giacometti Style Metal and Glass Coffee Cocktail Table with Tassels and Snake

By Alberto and Diego Giacometti

Located in Miami, FL

A beautifully crafted coffee table. Patinated steel frame with a 3/4" glass top. The detail is

Category

1990s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Giacometti Style Glass and Iron Table wIth Green Patina
Giacometti Style Glass and Iron Table wIth Green Patina

Giacometti Style Glass and Iron Table wIth Green Patina

By Diego Giacometti

Located in Houston, TX

Georgeous iron table in with perfectly patinaed green paint circa early 20th century. Could be

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20th Century Unknown Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Glass and Metal Cocktail Table in the Style of Giacometti
Glass and Metal Cocktail Table in the Style of Giacometti

Glass and Metal Cocktail Table in the Style of Giacometti

By Diego Giacometti

Located in Toronto, ON

This sculpted coffee or cocktail table was custom-made in the 1970s and has been finished in a rich

Category

Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

4 x 4 Foot Cocktail Table in the Manner of Giacometti
4 x 4 Foot Cocktail Table in the Manner of Giacometti

4 x 4 Foot Cocktail Table in the Manner of Giacometti

By Diego Giacometti

Located in North Miami, FL

A wonderful oversized cocktail table with unique accents in Giacometti style.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Giacometti Style Glass Top Coffee Table
Giacometti Style Glass Top Coffee Table

Giacometti Style Glass Top Coffee Table

Located in Stamford, CT

Rectangular glass sits atop this solid steel Giacometti style coffee table

Category

Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Sculptural Blackened Bronze Low Table in the style of Giacometti, France, 1950
Sculptural Blackened Bronze Low Table in the style of Giacometti, France, 1950

Sculptural Blackened Bronze Low Table in the style of Giacometti, France, 1950

By Diego Giacometti

Located in Brussels, BE

Fine bronze neoclassical low table, ceramic top, one ring on each side. Black patina. In the

Category

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

Materials

Bronze

Iron coffee table, Giacometti style, 20th
Iron coffee table, Giacometti style, 20th

Iron coffee table, Giacometti style, 20th

Located in Nice, FR

coffee table in hammered burnished iron. Glass top with rounded end. Beautiful ironwork in the

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Giacometti style Wrought Iron Coffee Table
Giacometti style Wrought Iron Coffee Table

Giacometti style Wrought Iron Coffee Table

Located in Stamford, CT

Hand wrought iron table base with a green marble top.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Patinated Metal Coffee Table
Patinated Metal Coffee Table

Patinated Metal Coffee Table

By Diego Giacometti

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A classic design in the style of Giacometti.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Alberto Giacometti Style Forged Iron Coffee Table
Alberto Giacometti Style Forged Iron Coffee Table

Alberto Giacometti Style Forged Iron Coffee Table

Located in Austin, TX

French vintage hand hammered forged iron coffee table with glass slab, in the manner of Giacometti

Category

Vintage 1940s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Diego Giacometti Style Bronze & Glass Coffee Table
Diego Giacometti Style Bronze & Glass Coffee Table

Diego Giacometti Style Bronze & Glass Coffee Table

Located in New York, NY

furniture, this late 20th Century coffee table was inspired by the sculptural designs of artist Diego

Category

20th Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Patinated Steel Side Table in the Style of Giacometti
Patinated Steel Side Table in the Style of Giacometti

Patinated Steel Side Table in the Style of Giacometti

By Alberto and Diego Giacometti

Located in Stamford, CT

A Glass top patinated steel side table in the style of Giacometti.

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Large Coffee Table, Giacometti Style Iron & Glass
Large Coffee Table, Giacometti Style Iron & Glass

Large Coffee Table, Giacometti Style Iron & Glass

Located in Locust Valley, NY

This large coffee table, inspired by Giacometti's signature style, features a robust iron base with

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Glass Top Coffee Table Manner of Giacometti
Glass Top Coffee Table Manner of Giacometti

Glass Top Coffee Table Manner of Giacometti

Located in Stamford, CT

Art deco glass Top coffee table with metal base in the manner of Giocometti.

Category

Vintage 1950s Argentine Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Giacometti Style Marble Top Iron Coffee Table
Giacometti Style Marble Top Iron Coffee Table

Giacometti Style Marble Top Iron Coffee Table

Located in New York, NY

Heavy solid bronze X framed coffee table with worn gilt metal ball feet with a marble top in tones

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Iron

Marble and Bronze Floating Coffee Table After Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Marble and Bronze Floating Coffee Table After Alberto and Diego Giacometti

Marble and Bronze Floating Coffee Table After Alberto and Diego Giacometti

By Forms and Surfaces, Alberto and Diego Giacometti, Pepe Mendoza, Philip and Kelvin LaVerne

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

Marble and bronze coffee table, with gorgeous patina. Attributed to Philip and Kelvin LaVerne and

Category

Mid-20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

Only Authorized Diego Giacometti Reproduction Bronze Coffee Table
Only Authorized Diego Giacometti Reproduction Bronze Coffee Table

Only Authorized Diego Giacometti Reproduction Bronze Coffee Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

Only authorized Diego Giacometti reproduction Bronze Coffee Table. Superb condition. 1/2" glass top

Category

20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Alberto Giacometti Style Metal and Glass Coffee Table
Alberto Giacometti Style Metal and Glass Coffee Table

Alberto Giacometti Style Metal and Glass Coffee Table

Located in Buchanan, MI

ALBERTO GIACOMETTI STYLE METAL AND GLASS COFFEE TABLE SHOWN WITH OUT GLASS

Category

20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Bronzed Iron Coffee Table in Style of Giacometti
Bronzed Iron Coffee Table in Style of Giacometti

Bronzed Iron Coffee Table in Style of Giacometti

Located in London, London

Square coffee table In the style of Diego Giacometti Bronzed wrought iron Thick glass top

Category

Late 20th Century British Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Giacometti-Style Hand Wrought Iron & Glass Coffee Table
Giacometti-Style Hand Wrought Iron & Glass Coffee Table

Giacometti-Style Hand Wrought Iron & Glass Coffee Table

Located in Chicago, IL

An exceptional wrought iron coffee table inspired by Diego Giacometti. The natural patina is

Category

20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Giacometti-Style Hand Wrought Iron & Glass Coffee Table
Giacometti-Style Hand Wrought Iron & Glass Coffee Table

Giacometti-Style Hand Wrought Iron & Glass Coffee Table

Located in Chicago, IL

An exceptional wrought iron coffee table inspired by Diego Giacometti. The natural patina is

Category

Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Brutalist Circular Coffee Table with Spades, circa 1960
Brutalist Circular Coffee Table with Spades, circa 1960

Brutalist Circular Coffee Table with Spades, circa 1960

By Diego Giacometti

Located in VÉZELAY, FR

Elegant round coffee / side / pedestal table composed of a wrought iron structure in the shape of

Category

Vintage 1960s European Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Postwar Design 'Giacometti Style' Dark Bronze Patina Coffee Table
Postwar Design 'Giacometti Style' Dark Bronze Patina Coffee Table

Postwar Design 'Giacometti Style' Dark Bronze Patina Coffee Table

Located in Queens, NY

Postwar design (Giacometti style) textured dark bronze patina square coffee table with stretcher

Category

20th Century Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Diego Giacometti Style Hand Hammered Iron & Glass Coffee Table
Diego Giacometti Style Hand Hammered Iron & Glass Coffee Table

Diego Giacometti Style Hand Hammered Iron & Glass Coffee Table

Located in Austin, TX

French vintage forged iron and glass coffee table, in the style of sculptor Diego Giacometti. We

Category

Vintage 1950s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Wrought Iron Coffee Table in the Manner of Giacometti
Wrought Iron Coffee Table in the Manner of Giacometti

Wrought Iron Coffee Table in the Manner of Giacometti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wrought iron coffee table in the manner of Giacometti, a beautiful hammered wrought iron table. The

Category

20th Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Iron Coffee Table In The Manner Of Diego Giacometti
Iron Coffee Table In The Manner Of Diego Giacometti

Iron Coffee Table In The Manner Of Diego Giacometti

Located in Chicago, IL

Very much a work of art, as well as functional furniture, this wrought iron coffee table was

Category

Late 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Silver Gilt Giacometti Style Round Glass Top Coffee Table
Silver Gilt Giacometti Style Round Glass Top Coffee Table

Silver Gilt Giacometti Style Round Glass Top Coffee Table

Located in Locust Valley, NY

A round glass top table with silver gilt Giacometti style frame and X shaped base

Category

20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Sculptural Wrought Iron Coffee Table in the manner of Giacometti
Sculptural Wrought Iron Coffee Table in the manner of Giacometti

Sculptural Wrought Iron Coffee Table in the manner of Giacometti

Located in Atlanta, GA

Sculptural Wrought Iron Coffee Table, in the manner of Diego Giacometti, circa 1970's. This form is

Category

Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Vintage Giacometti Style Brutalist Patinated Metal Rectangular Coffee Table Base
Vintage Giacometti Style Brutalist Patinated Metal Rectangular Coffee Table Base

Vintage Giacometti Style Brutalist Patinated Metal Rectangular Coffee Table Base

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Giacometti Style Brutalist Patinated Cast Aluminum Metal Rectangular Coffee Table Base (No

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Boho Patinated Wrought Iron Bird Coffee Table After Giacometti
Vintage Boho Patinated Wrought Iron Bird Coffee Table After Giacometti

Vintage Boho Patinated Wrought Iron Bird Coffee Table After Giacometti

By Diego Glacometti

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning vintage Boho coffee table. Done in the manner of the iconic Diego Giacometti. A chic

Category

Late 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Giacometti Style Forged Wrought Iron Coffee Table by Paul Ferrante
Giacometti Style Forged Wrought Iron Coffee Table by Paul Ferrante

Giacometti Style Forged Wrought Iron Coffee Table by Paul Ferrante

By Paul Ferrante

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

This classic Giacometti style wrought iron coffee table by Paul Ferrante is a timeless piece that

Category

Late 20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Rectangular White Wrought Iron Coffee Table
Rectangular White Wrought Iron Coffee Table

Rectangular White Wrought Iron Coffee Table

By Alberto and Diego Giacometti

Located in New York, NY

Rectangular white wrought iron coffee table with glass top in the style of Giacometti.

Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

Brutalist Giacometti Style Forged Iron and Rippled Glass Square Coffee Table
Brutalist Giacometti Style Forged Iron and Rippled Glass Square Coffee Table

Brutalist Giacometti Style Forged Iron and Rippled Glass Square Coffee Table

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Brutalist Giacometti style forged iron and rippled glass square coffee table. Item features 0.5

Category

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

Materials

Iron

Large Coffee Table Danke Studio by Bryan Parlati
Large Coffee Table Danke Studio by Bryan Parlati

Large Coffee Table Danke Studio by Bryan Parlati

By Alberto and Diego Giacometti

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Trapezoidal coffee table by Danke Studio x Bryan Parlati. Made of steel with amazing patina

Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Bronze Giacometti Style Cocktail Table
Bronze Giacometti Style Cocktail Table

Bronze Giacometti Style Cocktail Table

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautifully crafted with textured surface and organic details in solid bronze. Super fine quality.

Category

Late 20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Chodoff Bronze Coffee Table in Giacometti Manner with Horse Heads and Glass Top
Chodoff Bronze Coffee Table in Giacometti Manner with Horse Heads and Glass Top

Chodoff Bronze Coffee Table in Giacometti Manner with Horse Heads and Glass Top

By Christopher Chodoff

Located in Astoria, NY

Christopher Chodoff Mid-Century Modern coffee or cocktail table in bronze, in Giacometti manner

Category

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

Materials

Bronze

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Giacometti Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal giacometti coffee table for your home. Frequently made of metal, glass and iron, every giacometti coffee table was constructed with great care. Find 239 options for an antique or vintage giacometti coffee table now, or shop our selection of 6 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect giacometti coffee table — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A giacometti coffee table, designed in the mid-century modern, modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made giacometti coffee table over the years, but those crafted by Paul Ferrante, Christopher Chodoff and Carole Gratale are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Giacometti Coffee Table?

A giacometti coffee table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,161, while the lowest priced sells for $115 and the highest can go for as much as $320,000.

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 Giacometti Coffee Table
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Yes, a coffee table can be too low. Most experts recommend choosing a coffee table that is around one to two inches lower than the seat height of your sofa or loveseat. You may find it difficult to access items on the tabletop while seated if you choose a shorter table. In addition, an overly low coffee table can make a room feel cramped or unbalanced. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Sometimes, designers intentionally place ultra-low coffee tables in spaces to create a bold contrast in a large room. Feel free to break from convention when choosing a coffee table. What's most important is that the finished result appeals to you and allows you to enjoy your seating area to the fullest. Shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    No one knows for sure who invented the coffee table. The earliest examples of the occasional table can be traced back to Victorian-era Britain. At that time, makers like William Watt and Collinson and Lock were producing coffee tables in large quantities.

    Notably, F. Stuart Foote, the designer behind the American Imperial Furniture Company, claimed to have invented the coffee table in the early 20th century. He stated that he did so by cutting down the legs of a dining table. However, it's unlikely that Foote is the actual inventor of the coffee table, as books describing coffee tables existed in the UK a decade before his birth in 1872.

    Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A coffee table should generally be two-thirds as long as the sofa it stands in front of and around the same height as the sofa’s seat cushions.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

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

  • 1stDibs 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 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 ExpertApril 5, 2024
    How big a coffee table for a sectional should be depends on the dimensions of the sectional. For a balanced look, a coffee table should be roughly two-thirds of the length of the sofa portion of a sofa and chaise sectional. If you have an L-shaped sofa, the coffee table should be around two-thirds of the length of each arm. Find a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To authenticate your Noguchi coffee table, there are three different marks to look for. Isamu Noguchi’s signature will be on the edge of the table and on a medallion under the base. Even under the medallion, you will find Noguchi’s initials. Shop a collection of properly vetted Noguchi pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To stack books on a coffee table, place the largest one on the bottom with the spine facing the focal piece of furniture, usually the sofa. Then, add the next largest, lining up the inner edges so that the spines create a stepped effect. Continue adding books to complete the stack and top it off with a decorative object if you wish. Shop a variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To date a Lane coffee table, look for the serial number on the underside of the piece. On most Lane coffee tables, reading the number from right to left will tell you the date that the table was manufactured. For example, a serial number that says 852140 would have been produced on April 12, 1958. Founded in Virginia in the early 20th century, Lane is largely known for its cedar chests and innovative mid-century modern designs. Find a variety of Lane coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A tall coffee table is usually called exactly that — a tall coffee table. Coffee tables, also referred to as cocktail tables, are generally designed to sit at or below the sofa's seat height. These tables may come in a range of sizes, but they are often between 16 and 18 inches high and are designed in a variety of lengths and widths. They’re meant to provide a practical table-top surface that complements your living room layout. (A tall version might also be suitable for use as a dining table.) Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tall coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    The best height for a coffee table is around 1 to 2 inches lower than the seat height of the adjacent sofa. Most sofas feature seat heights of around 17 or 18 inches. As a result, the most common height for coffee tables is 15 to 17 inches. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The best coffee table for a sectional can be a round coffee table, particularly with respect to U-shaped sectionals. The circular design creates a sense of balance in small spaces and renders it easy for guests to move to and fro, especially when surrounded by chairs. Find a collection of antique and vintage coffee tables on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    The average height of a coffee table is around 16 to 18 inches. Designers typically choose this height to create a balance between coffee tables and sofas. The average seat height of sofas is 17 to 18 inches, and experts typically recommend that coffee tables be no more than 1 inch shorter than sofa-seat height. Explore a diverse assortment of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Whether glass coffee tables are durable depends on the craftsmanship and the materials. Generally, tables with tempered glass are less likely to shatter and break. How well you care for a coffee table will also impact its life span. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of glass coffee tables.