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Giacometti Style Bronzed Aluminum Brutalist Cocktail Table
Giacometti Style Bronzed Aluminum Brutalist Cocktail Table

Giacometti Style Bronzed Aluminum Brutalist Cocktail Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Brutalist glass top square coffee table in a bronze finish over aluminum in the Giacometti style.

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Patinated Faux Bamboo and Glass Rectangular Coffee Table 'Manner of Alberto Giac
Patinated Faux Bamboo and Glass Rectangular Coffee Table 'Manner of Alberto Giac

Patinated Faux Bamboo and Glass Rectangular Coffee Table 'Manner of Alberto Giac

By Alberto and Diego Giacometti

Located in Queens, NY

Faux bamboo x-bar coffee table with oxidized patinated copper base with a glass top. (in the manner

Category

20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Copper, Metal

Alberto Giacometti Style Metal and Glass Side Table
Alberto Giacometti Style Metal and Glass Side Table

Alberto Giacometti Style Metal and Glass Side Table

Located in Buchanan, MI

Alberto Giacometti style metal and glass side table, wonderful old patina, nice weight.

Category

20th Century Unknown Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Giacometti Style Paul Ferrante Wrought Iron Hound Head Cocktail Table
Giacometti Style Paul Ferrante Wrought Iron Hound Head Cocktail Table

Giacometti Style Paul Ferrante Wrought Iron Hound Head Cocktail Table

By Paul Ferrante

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Giacometti style Paul Ferrante wrought iron hound head coffee table.

Category

1990s Italian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Bronze Coffee Table with Caryatids by H.Cordero and JP.Molyneux
Bronze Coffee Table with Caryatids by H.Cordero and JP.Molyneux

Bronze Coffee Table with Caryatids by H.Cordero and JP.Molyneux

By Horacio Cordero and Juan Pablo Molyneux, Diego Giacometti

Located in Miami, FL

Patinated bronze and glass top cofffe table by Horacio Cordero and Juan Pablo Molyneux Inset glass

Category

Late 20th Century French Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Italian Vintage Coffee Table
Italian Vintage Coffee Table

Italian Vintage Coffee Table

Located in Austin, TX

Wonderful Italian vintage Giacometti style coffee table in knotted iron and glass, beautiful patina.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Oxidized Iron Tassled Coffee Table
Oxidized Iron Tassled Coffee Table

Oxidized Iron Tassled Coffee Table

Located in Miami, FL

Giacometti style Twisted Cable coffee table made in Italy

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Paul Ferrante Sculptural Etruscan Forged Hammered Iron Coffee Table with Stone
Paul Ferrante Sculptural Etruscan Forged Hammered Iron Coffee Table with Stone

Paul Ferrante Sculptural Etruscan Forged Hammered Iron Coffee Table with Stone

By Paul Ferrante, Christopher Chodoff, Diego Giacometti

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Paul Ferrante American sculptural Etruscan Forged and Hammered Iron Coffee Table with Stone Top

Category

Late 20th Century American Brutalist Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Giacometti Coffee Table or Library Book
Giacometti Coffee Table or Library Book

Giacometti Coffee Table or Library Book

By Alberto Giacometti

Located in New York, NY

A beautifully made New York exhibition Giacometti coffee table or library book, printed in Italy

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Books

Materials

Paper

Giacometti Style Patinated Metal Coffee Table
Giacometti Style Patinated Metal Coffee Table

Giacometti Style Patinated Metal Coffee Table

By Diego Giacometti

Located in St. Louis, MO

In the manner of Diego Giacometti, patinated faux bronze finish coffee table with thick bevel edge

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Glass Top Coffee Table after Giacometti
Glass Top Coffee Table after Giacometti

Glass Top Coffee Table after Giacometti

By Alberto Giacometti

Located in New York, NY

Giacometti style coffee table with wrought base with thick (.50 inch) plate glass top. Very good

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

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

Giacometti Style Glass Top Coffee Table

By Diego Giacometti

Located in New York, NY

Glass top coffee cocktail table in the style of Giacometti. Metal base supports original plate

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Monumental Scale Giacometti Style Coffee Table
Monumental Scale Giacometti Style Coffee Table

Monumental Scale Giacometti Style Coffee Table

By Diego Giacometti

Located in Atlanta, GA

Monumental scale coffee table, in the style of Diego Giacometti, circa 1990s. This piece was custom

Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine, Metal

Giacometti Style Italian Iron Coffee Table
Giacometti Style Italian Iron Coffee Table

Giacometti Style Italian Iron Coffee Table

By Diego Giacometti

Located in Austin, TX

Coffee table from mid-century Italy with a forged iron base. The curved x-shaped stretcher features

Category

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

Materials

Iron

Diego Giacometti Style Coffee Table, 1980s
Diego Giacometti Style Coffee Table, 1980s

Diego Giacometti Style Coffee Table, 1980s

By Diego Giacometti

Located in Hamburg, PA

A modernistic Diego Giacometti style coffee table with a glass top. This table is made of steel

Category

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

Materials

Steel

Giacometti Style Wrought Iron Coffee Table
Giacometti Style Wrought Iron Coffee Table

Giacometti Style Wrought Iron Coffee Table

By Diego Giacometti

Located in Danville, CA

Beautiful hand-wrought look iron coffee table in the style of Diego Giacometti. The base has the

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Coffee Table after Giacometti
Coffee Table after Giacometti

Coffee Table after Giacometti

By Alberto and Diego Giacometti

Located in New York, NY

Chic architectural Brutalist coffee table in the style of Giacometti. The table has its original

Category

Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Diego Giacometti Style Coffee Table, Bronze Finish
Diego Giacometti Style Coffee Table, Bronze Finish

Diego Giacometti Style Coffee Table, Bronze Finish

By Diego Giacometti

Located in Chicago, IL

Diego Giacometti style coffee table. Bronze color finish over metal with glass top.

Category

Vintage 1960s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Diego Giacometti Style Glass Topped Coffee Table
Diego Giacometti Style Glass Topped Coffee Table

Diego Giacometti Style Glass Topped Coffee Table

By Diego Giacometti

Located in Stamford, CT

A Diego Giacometti style brass and glass coffee table. The brass base with a rich bronze patina.

Category

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

Wrought Iron Coffee Table Giacometti Style Mexico
Wrought Iron Coffee Table Giacometti Style Mexico

Wrought Iron Coffee Table Giacometti Style Mexico

By Diego Giacometti

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Unique wrought iron and glass coffee table in the manner of Giacometti. Great lines with gold toned

Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

Giacometti Style Coffee Table by Arthur Court
Giacometti Style Coffee Table by Arthur Court

Giacometti Style Coffee Table by Arthur Court

By Diego Giacometti

Located in Danville, CA

A beautifully rendered faux bronze coffee table by Arthur Court in the style of Diego Giacometti

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

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

Giacometti Style Wrought Iron & Glass Coffee Table

By Alberto Giacometti

Located in St. Louis, MO

After Giacometti hammered wrought iron and glass coffee table, thick 3/4" glass supported by four

Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

Giacometti Style Patinated Wrought Iron Coffee Table
Giacometti Style Patinated Wrought Iron Coffee Table

Giacometti Style Patinated Wrought Iron Coffee Table

By Diego Giacometti

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Stunning coffee table in the style of Diego Giacometti having patinated iron hand hewn iron base

Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

Giacometti Style Coffee Table Base
Giacometti Style Coffee Table Base

Giacometti Style Coffee Table Base

By Alberto and Diego Giacometti

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Giacometti style coffee table, oil rubbed bronze enameled wrought iron. Sold without glass. Please

Category

1990s European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Coffee Cocktail Table after Giacometti
Coffee Cocktail Table after Giacometti

Coffee Cocktail Table after Giacometti

By Alberto and Diego Giacometti

Located in New York, NY

Thick glass top supported by hammered iron frame. Design after original by Diego Giacometti. Fine

Category

Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Bronze Sculptural Coffee Table of Cats Giacometti Style
Bronze Sculptural Coffee Table of Cats Giacometti Style

Bronze Sculptural Coffee Table of Cats Giacometti Style

By Diego Giacometti

Located in Miami, FL

A bronze and glass coffee table in the style of Diego Giacometti.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Giacometti Style Patinated Bronze Finish Square Coffee Table
Giacometti Style Patinated Bronze Finish Square Coffee Table

Giacometti Style Patinated Bronze Finish Square Coffee Table

By Diego Giacometti

Located in Miami, FL

Giacometti style patinated bronze finish square coffee table Original patina, with warm bronze

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Diego, Giacometti, Style, Bronze and iron coffee table
Diego, Giacometti, Style, Bronze and iron coffee table

Diego, Giacometti, Style, Bronze and iron coffee table

By Diego Giacometti

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Etruscan style coffee, table of forged iron and bronze with beautiful forged Giacometti stylized

Category

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

Materials

Iron

Giacometti Style Bronzed Finish and Glass Coffee Table
Giacometti Style Bronzed Finish and Glass Coffee Table

Giacometti Style Bronzed Finish and Glass Coffee Table

By Diego Giacometti

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Substantial and gorgeous sculptural coffee table in the style of Diego Giacometti. Table base is

Category

20th Century Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Bronze

Metal and Glass Coffee Table after Diego  Giacometti
Metal and Glass Coffee Table after Diego  Giacometti

Metal and Glass Coffee Table after Diego Giacometti

By Diego Giacometti

Located in New York, NY

Chic Brutalist school, Greco Revival coffee table in the style of Giacometti, circa 1960/1980's

Category

Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Verdigris Bronze Coffee Table in the Style of Giacometti
Verdigris Bronze Coffee Table in the Style of Giacometti

Verdigris Bronze Coffee Table in the Style of Giacometti

By Diego Giacometti

Located in Danville, CA

Giacometti style coffee tables with excellent scale and form in faux bronze Verdigris finish. Glass

Category

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

Materials

Steel

Coffee Table in the Manner of Diego Giacometti, 1970s
Coffee Table in the Manner of Diego Giacometti, 1970s

Coffee Table in the Manner of Diego Giacometti, 1970s

By Diego Giacometti

Located in Hamburg, PA

A sculptural coffee table or cocktail table in the manner of Diego Giacometti. Made of aluminum

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Faux Bois Coffee Table in the Style of Giacometti
Faux Bois Coffee Table in the Style of Giacometti

Faux Bois Coffee Table in the Style of Giacometti

By Diego Giacometti

Located in Danville, CA

Chic faux bois coffee table in patinated metal with vined branches and leaves in the style of Diego

Category

Vintage 1980s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Hammered Iron Coffee Table Manner of Diego Giacometti, France 1980
Hammered Iron Coffee Table Manner of Diego Giacometti, France 1980

Hammered Iron Coffee Table Manner of Diego Giacometti, France 1980

By Diego Giacometti

Located in Chicago, IL

Hammered Iron Coffee Table Manner of Diego Giacometti, France 1980. Glass is an Ogee edge.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Sculptural Iron Coffee Table in the Manner of Diego Giacometti
Sculptural Iron Coffee Table in the Manner of Diego Giacometti

Sculptural Iron Coffee Table in the Manner of Diego Giacometti

By Diego Giacometti

Located in Atlanta, GA

Sculptural wrought iron coffee table, in the manner of Diego Giacometti, circa 1970s. While this is

Category

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

Materials

Iron

Sculptural Iron Coffee Table in the Manner of Diego Giacometti
Sculptural Iron Coffee Table in the Manner of Diego Giacometti

Sculptural Iron Coffee Table in the Manner of Diego Giacometti

By Diego Giacometti

Located in Atlanta, GA

Sculptural wrought iron coffee table, in the manner of Diego Giacometti, circa 1970s. While this is

Category

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

Materials

Iron

Large Contemporary Modern Glass Top Coffee Table after Alberto Giacometti
Large Contemporary Modern Glass Top Coffee Table after Alberto Giacometti

Large Contemporary Modern Glass Top Coffee Table after Alberto Giacometti

By Alberto Giacometti

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Stunning contemporary modern coffee table features a metal base with a unique tree limb design. The

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

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

Sculptural Wrought Iron Coffee Table in the Manner of Diego Giacometti

By Diego Giacometti

Located in Atlanta, GA

Sculptural wrought iron coffee table base, in the manner of Diego Giacometti, circa 1970s. Nicely

Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

Handcrafted Wrought Iron Tree Branches & Glass Coffee Table Style of Giacometti
Handcrafted Wrought Iron Tree Branches & Glass Coffee Table Style of Giacometti

Handcrafted Wrought Iron Tree Branches & Glass Coffee Table Style of Giacometti

By Alberto Giacometti

Located in West Hartford, CT

Elegant handmade wrought iron with glass top Alberto Giacometti style glass top cocktail/coffee

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Handcrafted Wrought Iron Tree Branches & Glass Coffee Table Style of Giacometti
Handcrafted Wrought Iron Tree Branches & Glass Coffee Table Style of Giacometti

Handcrafted Wrought Iron Tree Branches & Glass Coffee Table Style of Giacometti

By Diego Giacometti

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Chic faux bois coffee table in patinated metal with vined branches and leaves in the style of Diego

Category

Vintage 1980s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Giacometti Inspired Modern Rustic Sculpted Square Iron Coffee Table Glass Top
Giacometti Inspired Modern Rustic Sculpted Square Iron Coffee Table Glass Top

Giacometti Inspired Modern Rustic Sculpted Square Iron Coffee Table Glass Top

By Diego Giacometti

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a sculpted metal square coffee table is a series of twisted knots and bulbous joints that

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Giacometti Style Patinated Bronze Finish Square Coffee Table
Giacometti Style Patinated Bronze Finish Square Coffee Table

Giacometti Style Patinated Bronze Finish Square Coffee Table

By Alberto and Diego Giacometti

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Beautiful and classic Giacometti style patinated bronze finish coffee table Ogee Beveled glass

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Bronze "Berceau" Coffee Table in the manner of Diego Giacometti, 20th Century
Bronze "Berceau" Coffee Table in the manner of Diego Giacometti, 20th Century

Bronze "Berceau" Coffee Table in the manner of Diego Giacometti, 20th Century

By Diego Giacometti

Located in Hamburg, PA

This striking coffee table, designed in the style of Diego Giacometti, captures the essence of his

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Beautiful Giacometti Style Cocktail Table
Beautiful Giacometti Style Cocktail Table

Beautiful Giacometti Style Cocktail Table

By Diego Giacometti

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Beautiful low table, patinated metal and glass.

Category

Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Large and Heavy Bronze Tree Birds Coffee Table in the Manner of Giacometti
Large and Heavy Bronze Tree Birds Coffee Table in the Manner of Giacometti

Large and Heavy Bronze Tree Birds Coffee Table in the Manner of Giacometti

By Augusto Giacometti

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Birds on a tree coffee table in solid bronze with a very high-end 1" thick glass top. Amazing

Category

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

Materials

Bronze

Diego Giacometti Style Wrought Iron Glass Topped Coffee Table
Diego Giacometti Style Wrought Iron Glass Topped Coffee Table

Diego Giacometti Style Wrought Iron Glass Topped Coffee Table

By Alberto and Diego Giacometti

Located in Stamford, CT

Wrought iron low table with two tiered glass top. The thick top piece resting in iron supports, the

Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Metal Rectangular Coffee Table in the Manner of Giacometti
Vintage Metal Rectangular Coffee Table in the Manner of Giacometti

Vintage Metal Rectangular Coffee Table in the Manner of Giacometti

By Alberto and Diego Giacometti, Paul Evans, Diego Giacometti

Located in Bensalem, PA

Glass is nice and edge is beveled feel free to reach out with any questions

Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Brutalist Two Tier Glass and Iron Coffee Table after Giacometti c. 1970/1980's
Brutalist Two Tier Glass and Iron Coffee Table after Giacometti c. 1970/1980's

Brutalist Two Tier Glass and Iron Coffee Table after Giacometti c. 1970/1980's

By Diego Giacometti

Located in New York, NY

Incredible Brutalist style coffee table executed in faux hammered bronze ( iron ) , and thick

Category

Late 20th Century French Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Giacometti Style Coffee Table from the Malibu Estate of Cher
Giacometti Style Coffee Table from the Malibu Estate of Cher

Giacometti Style Coffee Table from the Malibu Estate of Cher

By Alberto and Diego Giacometti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hand-wrought iron coffee table in the manner of Giacometti - two 3/4 inch shelves. This piece

Category

20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Giacometti Style Bronze and Glass Low Table
Giacometti Style Bronze and Glass Low Table

Giacometti Style Bronze and Glass Low Table

By Diego Giacometti

Located in New York, NY

The rectangular glass top set within a conforming bronze base raised on round legs joined by an X-form stretcher with knot-details.

Category

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

Materials

Bronze

Giacometti Inspired Coffee Table
Giacometti Inspired Coffee Table

Giacometti Inspired Coffee Table

Located in Miami, FL

Giacometti inspired coffee table. Hammered and forged iron with oil rubbed bronze patina. Beveled

Category

Vintage 1970s French Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Excellent Bronze and Glass Coffee Table in the Style of Giacometti
Excellent Bronze and Glass Coffee Table in the Style of Giacometti

Excellent Bronze and Glass Coffee Table in the Style of Giacometti

By Alberto and Diego Giacometti

Located in New York, NY

Faux Verdigris finish bronze base coffee table with original thick ( .75" ) double beveled glass

Category

Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

1980s Verdigris Iron & Glass Coffee Table, Style of Giacometti, 42" Square
1980s Verdigris Iron & Glass Coffee Table, Style of Giacometti, 42" Square

1980s Verdigris Iron & Glass Coffee Table, Style of Giacometti, 42" Square

By Alberto and Diego Giacometti

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Verdigris Iron and Glass Coffee Table in the Style of Diego Giacometti, 42" Square, *Set is Two

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Glass Top Table after Giacometti
Glass Top Table after Giacometti

Glass Top Table after Giacometti

By Alberto and Diego Giacometti

Located in New York, NY

Beveled glass top bronze base, after the Classic icon by Diego Giacometti. Top .25" thick.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Brutalist 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 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 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.

    Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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 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 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 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.
  • 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 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.