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Brutalist Greco Roman Cast Iron Glass Coffee Table by Ferrante after Giacometti
Brutalist Greco Roman Cast Iron Glass Coffee Table by Ferrante after Giacometti

Brutalist Greco Roman Cast Iron Glass Coffee Table by Ferrante after Giacometti

By Paul Ferrante, Diego Giacometti

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional iron and glass coffee table by Paul Ferrante, in the style of Giacometti, made in Italy

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Wrought Iron and Glass Etruscan Coffee Table by Paul Ferrante  after Giacometti
Wrought Iron and Glass Etruscan Coffee Table by Paul Ferrante  after Giacometti

Wrought Iron and Glass Etruscan Coffee Table by Paul Ferrante after Giacometti

By Paul Ferrante, Diego Giacometti

Located in New York, NY

Chic Greco Roman Revival coffee table having a wrought iron base and thick plate glass top. The

Category

Vintage 1980s American Greco Roman Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Christopher Chodoff Bronze Coffee Table in the Manner of Diego Giacometti, 1980s
Christopher Chodoff Bronze Coffee Table in the Manner of Diego Giacometti, 1980s

Christopher Chodoff Bronze Coffee Table in the Manner of Diego Giacometti, 1980s

By Christopher Chodoff, Diego Giacometti

Located in Hamburg, PA

A unique solid bronze coffee table in the manner of the 'Berceau' Table by Diego Giacometti. The

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Giacometti Style Iron and Glass Coffee Table, Sculptural Animal Head and Leg
Giacometti Style Iron and Glass Coffee Table, Sculptural Animal Head and Leg

Giacometti Style Iron and Glass Coffee Table, Sculptural Animal Head and Leg

By Alberto and Diego Giacometti

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Large Gorgeous Sculptural Metal coffee table with a thick glass top. The frame/base is a heavy

Category

20th Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Iron

Giacometti Style Equestrian Coffee Table
Giacometti Style Equestrian Coffee Table

Giacometti Style Equestrian Coffee Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Black metal base cocktail table with hoof feet and four horse heads supporting glass top in the

Category

20th Century Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

vintage cast iron table in the manner of Diego Giacometti - 1980s
vintage cast iron table in the manner of Diego Giacometti - 1980s

vintage cast iron table in the manner of Diego Giacometti - 1980s

By Diego Giacometti

Located in Saarbrücken, SL

- vintage coffee table in the style of Diego Giacometti 170 cm x 70 cm x 41 cm

Category

Vintage 1980s German Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Bronze Table in the Manner of Giacometti
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Bronze Table in the Manner of Giacometti

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Bronze Table in the Manner of Giacometti

By Diego Giacometti

Located in New York, NY

Giacometti. This table offers four legs with undulating curves and protruding rings that appear like

Category

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

Materials

Bronze

Iron Cocktail Table with Inset Bronze Mirror in the Style of Giacometti
Iron Cocktail Table with Inset Bronze Mirror in the Style of Giacometti

Iron Cocktail Table with Inset Bronze Mirror in the Style of Giacometti

By Diego Giacometti

Located in New York, NY

An iron cocktail or occasional table with inset bronze mirror in the style of Giacometti. Conical

Category

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

Materials

Iron

Diego Giacometti Stil Wohnzimmertisch Metallbasis & Flechtwerk Tischplatte
Diego Giacometti Stil Wohnzimmertisch Metallbasis & Flechtwerk Tischplatte

Diego Giacometti Stil Wohnzimmertisch Metallbasis & Flechtwerk Tischplatte

By Diego Giacometti

Located in Andernach, DE

Ganz wunderbarer Wohnzimmertisch im Stil von Diego Giacometti, Schweiz. Herrliches Gestänge aus

Category

20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

French patinated bronze and glass coffee table
French patinated bronze and glass coffee table

French patinated bronze and glass coffee table

By Diego Giacometti

Located in London, GB

An elegant late 20th century iron and glass coffee table with leaf detail. Inspired by Diego

Category

1990s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Large Square Giacometti Style Gilt Iron Coffee Table
Large Square Giacometti Style Gilt Iron Coffee Table

Large Square Giacometti Style Gilt Iron Coffee Table

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Large Giacometti style gilt iron coffee table base. There is no glass!

Category

1990s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Forged Iron Art Deco Period Coffee Table
Forged Iron Art Deco Period Coffee Table

Forged Iron Art Deco Period Coffee Table

By Diego Giacometti

Located in Austin, TX

Vintage coffee table from the Art Deco period in the manner of Diego Giacometti. The iron frame has

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Giacometti Inspired Verdigris Green, Wrought Iron Coffee Table
Giacometti Inspired Verdigris Green, Wrought Iron Coffee Table

Giacometti Inspired Verdigris Green, Wrought Iron Coffee Table

Located in Chicago, IL

Stylized bamboo wrought iron coffee table with a centre "X" stretcher featuring Giacometti inspired

Category

Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Forged Iron Coffee Table in the Style of Giacometti
Forged Iron Coffee Table in the Style of Giacometti

Forged Iron Coffee Table in the Style of Giacometti

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Forged iron coffee table in the style of Giacometti, of typical form with thick rectangular glass

Category

20th Century European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Giacometti Style Iron with Glass Top Coffee Table, circa 1960
Giacometti Style Iron with Glass Top Coffee Table, circa 1960

Giacometti Style Iron with Glass Top Coffee Table, circa 1960

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An elegant Giacometti style coffee table with an iron base shaped like trees with branches and a

Category

Vintage 1960s Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Paul Ferrante Sculptural Iron Coffee Table Base, Style of Giacometti
Paul Ferrante Sculptural Iron Coffee Table Base, Style of Giacometti

Paul Ferrante Sculptural Iron Coffee Table Base, Style of Giacometti

By Paul Ferrante

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Paul Ferrante Sculptural Iron Coffee Table Base, Style of Giacometti USA, Circa 1980s A

Category

20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Giacometti Inspired Solid Bronze French Coffee Table by Joel Roux
Giacometti Inspired Solid Bronze French Coffee Table by Joel Roux

Giacometti Inspired Solid Bronze French Coffee Table by Joel Roux

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Joel Roux Mid-Century Modern solid bronze coffee table, heavily inspired by the organic work of

Category

Vintage 1960s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

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

Oval Metal Coffee Table Inspired by the Style of Giacometti
Oval Metal Coffee Table Inspired by the Style of Giacometti

Oval Metal Coffee Table Inspired by the Style of Giacometti

Located in Pasadena, CA

Whimsical, oval shaped metal coffee table reminiscent of the style of Giacometti. Features acanthus

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Postwar Design ‘Giacometti Style’ Gilt Bronze Patina Oval Coffee Table

Postwar Design ‘Giacometti Style’ Gilt Bronze Patina Oval Coffee Table

By Carole Gratale

Located in Queens, NY

Postwar design (Giacometti style) (modern) textured gilt bronze patina oval coffee table with an "X

Category

20th Century Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Giacometti-Style Patinated Hand-Wrought Iron and Glass Coffee Table
Giacometti-Style Patinated Hand-Wrought Iron and Glass Coffee Table

Giacometti-Style Patinated Hand-Wrought Iron and 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 Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Giacometti Style Wrought Iron Coffee Table by Paul Ferrante, 1980s
Giacometti Style Wrought Iron Coffee Table by Paul Ferrante, 1980s

Giacometti Style Wrought Iron Coffee Table by Paul Ferrante, 1980s

By Paul Ferrante

Located in Hamburg, PA

An impressive Giacometti Style Wrought Iron and Bronze Coffee Table by Paul Ferrante. This

Category

Vintage 1980s North American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Modern Bronze Sculptural Coffee Table
Modern Bronze Sculptural Coffee Table

Modern Bronze Sculptural Coffee Table

By Alberto and Diego Giacometti

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Solid bronze sculptural round coffee table, raised on three knotted legs.

Category

Late 20th Century European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Giacometti-Style Iron Coffee Table With Verdigris Finish and Glass Top
Giacometti-Style Iron Coffee Table With Verdigris Finish and Glass Top

Giacometti-Style Iron Coffee Table With Verdigris Finish and Glass Top

Located in San Francisco, CA

Giacometti-Style Iron Coffee Table With Verdigris Finish and Glass Top There is a chip on one of

Category

20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

French, 1930s Modern Neoclassical Cocktail Table Base in the Style of Giacometti
French, 1930s Modern Neoclassical Cocktail Table Base in the Style of Giacometti

French, 1930s Modern Neoclassical Cocktail Table Base in the Style of Giacometti

By Jean-Michel Frank, Alberto and Diego Giacometti

Located in New York, NY

Elegant French, 1930s hand-wrought iron coffee table base in a sober, pure modern neoclassical

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Bronze Etruscan Coffee Table by Christopher Chodoff
Bronze Etruscan Coffee Table by Christopher Chodoff

Bronze Etruscan Coffee Table by Christopher Chodoff

By Diego Giacometti, Christopher Chodoff

Located in Miami, FL

After Diego Giacometti patinated cast bronze 'Etruscan" coffee table with glass insert by

Category

Vintage 1980s American Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

20th Century American Bronze Coffee Table by Carole Gratale
20th Century American Bronze Coffee Table by Carole Gratale

20th Century American Bronze Coffee Table by Carole Gratale

By Diego Giacometti, Carole Gratale

Located in Southampton, NJ

Bespoke Late 20th C Bronze Giacometti inspired coffee table designed by American designer Carol

Category

Late 20th Century American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Bronze and Forged Iron Coffee Table in the Style of Diego Giacometti
Bronze and Forged Iron Coffee Table in the Style of Diego Giacometti

Bronze and Forged Iron Coffee Table in the Style of Diego Giacometti

Located in Pasadena, CA

Etruscan style coffee table of forged and hammered iron with a stretcher base, curved legs that

Category

Vintage 1980s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Patinated Faux Bamboo and Glass Rectangular Coffee Table (manner of Alberto
Patinated Faux Bamboo and Glass Rectangular Coffee Table (manner of Alberto

Patinated Faux Bamboo and Glass Rectangular Coffee Table (manner of Alberto

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

Metal, Copper

"Etruscan" Coffee Table in Bronze with Serpent Decoration by Christopher Chodoff
"Etruscan" Coffee Table in Bronze with Serpent Decoration by Christopher Chodoff

"Etruscan" Coffee Table in Bronze with Serpent Decoration by Christopher Chodoff

By Christopher Chodoff, Alberto and Diego Giacometti

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Brutalist "Etruscan" coffee table by Christopher Chodoff inspired by Diego Giacometti's designs (ca

Category

Vintage 1980s American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Gilt Bronze Low Table in the Manner of Diego Giacometti
Gilt Bronze Low Table in the Manner of Diego Giacometti

Gilt Bronze Low Table in the Manner of Diego Giacometti

By Diego Glacometti

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Gilt bronze low table in the manner of Diego Giacometti, bronze rectangular table with a textured

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Giacometti Style Wrought Iron Cut Corner Coffee Table
Giacometti Style Wrought Iron Cut Corner Coffee Table

Giacometti Style Wrought Iron Cut Corner Coffee Table

By Alberto and Diego Giacometti

Located in Stamford, CT

A very cool Diego Giacometti influenced wrought iron side or coffee table of unusual form, the cut

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Gilt Wrought Iron Base Glass Top made in Spain
Gilt Wrought Iron Base Glass Top made in Spain

Gilt Wrought Iron Base Glass Top made in Spain

By Alberto and Diego Giacometti

Located in New York, NY

Gilt wrought iron base, with original thick (.75 inch) plate glass top. This table is in excellent

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Giacometti Coffee Table
Giacometti Coffee Table

Giacometti Coffee Table

Located in New York, NY

Diego Giacometti Patinated Bronze Coffee Table, Model "Torsade" , Signed "Diego" , from a private

Category

20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Giacometti Style Coffee Table
Giacometti Style Coffee Table

Giacometti Style Coffee Table

By Alberto Giacometti

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Wrought iron rectangular coffee table in the style of Giacometti with x stretcher base and central

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

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

Giacometti Style Patinated Metal Coffee Table

By Diego Giacometti

Located in North Miami, FL

Patinated-bronze finished coffee table in the manner of Diego Giacometti. Half-inch glass top.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Giacometti Style Coffee Table
Giacometti Style Coffee Table

Giacometti Style Coffee Table

By Alberto and Diego Giacometti

Located in Oaks, PA

A Giacometti style coffee table, of typical formthe thick beveled glass top raised on four column

Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cast Stone, Bronze

1950s Coffee Table in the Manner of Diego Giacometti
1950s Coffee Table in the Manner of Diego Giacometti

1950s Coffee Table in the Manner of Diego Giacometti

By Diego Giacometti

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Sculptural wrought iron coffee table, in the manner of Diego Giacometti, circa 1950s with new

Category

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

Materials

Travertine, Wrought Iron

A 1970s/80s Bronze Low/Coffee Table after Giacometti
A 1970s/80s Bronze Low/Coffee Table after Giacometti

A 1970s/80s Bronze Low/Coffee Table after Giacometti

By Diego Giacometti

Located in Long Island City, NY

The table with a glass top

Category

Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

20th Century Iron Coffee Table in the Style of Giacometti
20th Century Iron Coffee Table in the Style of Giacometti

20th Century Iron Coffee Table in the Style of Giacometti

By Alberto Giacometti

Located in Atlanta, GA

20th Century iron coffee table in the style of Giacometti.

Category

20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Iron Coffee Table in the Style of Diego Giacometti, Italy, 1960s
Iron Coffee Table in the Style of Diego Giacometti, Italy, 1960s

Iron Coffee Table in the Style of Diego Giacometti, Italy, 1960s

By Diego Giacometti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Solid hammered iron coffee table in the manner of Diego Giacometti. New glass top.

Category

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

Materials

Iron

Giacometti Inspired Wrought Iron and Glass Coffee Table
Giacometti Inspired Wrought Iron and Glass Coffee Table

Giacometti Inspired Wrought Iron and Glass Coffee Table

By Alberto and Diego Giacometti

Located in St. Louis, MO

Giacometti inspired wrought iron and glass coffee table, the glass plate supported by four legs

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

ON SALE NOW!!!  Diego Giacometti Style Wrought Iron Coffee or Low Table
ON SALE NOW!!!  Diego Giacometti Style Wrought Iron Coffee or Low Table

ON SALE NOW!!! Diego Giacometti Style Wrought Iron Coffee or Low Table

By Diego Giacometti

Located in Westport, CT

ON SALE NOW!! Diego Giacometti style wrought iron coffee or low table. The sculptured design is

Category

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

Materials

Iron

Bronze Toad Table after Diego Giacometti
Bronze Toad Table after Diego Giacometti

Bronze Toad Table after Diego Giacometti

By Diego Giacometti

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Beautifully executed table in bronze with two frogs / toads on center stretcher. With stunning

Category

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

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Diego Giacometti Style Etrusque Coffee Table Bronze Finish Brutalist
Vintage Diego Giacometti Style Etrusque Coffee Table Bronze Finish Brutalist

Vintage Diego Giacometti Style Etrusque Coffee Table Bronze Finish Brutalist

By Alberto and Diego Giacometti

Located in Atlanta, GA

A vintage 1970's era Giacometti inspired Etruscan or Etrusque style coffee or cocktail table with a

Category

Late 20th Century American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

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

Large Wrought Iron Coffee Table in the Manner of Giacometti

By Alberto and Diego Giacometti

Located in Pasadena, CA

Large wrought iron graceful coffee table with a verdigris patina finish and a beveled glass top

Category

Vintage 1960s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Giacometti Style Coffee Table
Giacometti Style Coffee Table

Giacometti Style Coffee Table

Located in Mexico, D.F.

Giacometti Style Coffee Table

Category

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

Giacometti Style Black Wrought Iron Two-Tier Cocktail Table
Giacometti Style Black Wrought Iron Two-Tier Cocktail Table

Giacometti Style Black Wrought Iron Two-Tier Cocktail Table

By Alberto Giacometti

Located in Water Mill, NY

Giacometti style black wrought iron and glass two-tier cocktail table.

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Vintage 1980s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Vintage Hand Hammered Finish Giacometti Style Distressed Mirror Top Iron Coffee
Vintage Hand Hammered Finish Giacometti Style Distressed Mirror Top Iron Coffee

Vintage Hand Hammered Finish Giacometti Style Distressed Mirror Top Iron Coffee

By Alberto and Diego Giacometti

Located in Atlanta, GA

A large vintage iron coffee table with a hand hammered style finish as well as a distressed / aged

Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Iron

A Giacometti Style Squared Coffee Table
A Giacometti Style Squared Coffee Table

A Giacometti Style Squared Coffee Table

Located in Miami, FL

This beautifully simple plastered iron table is full of details. New glass top sits on this

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

A Giacometti Style Iron Framed Coffee Table
A Giacometti Style Iron Framed Coffee Table

A Giacometti Style Iron Framed Coffee Table

Located in London, GB

A Giacometti Style Iron Framed Coffee Table with Glass Top Late 1980s

Category

Late 20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Cradle Coffee Table - Style of Diego Giacometti
Cradle Coffee Table - Style of Diego Giacometti

Cradle Coffee Table - Style of Diego Giacometti

Located in SouthPort, CT

Cradle coffee table in solid patinated bronze in the manner of Diego Giacometti

Category

Vintage 1960s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Giacometti Inspired Cocktail Table with a Squirrel Finial Base
Giacometti Inspired Cocktail Table with a Squirrel Finial Base

Giacometti Inspired Cocktail Table with a Squirrel Finial Base

By Alberto and Diego Giacometti

Located in Stamford, CT

Diego Giacometti inspired cocktail table with detailed squirrel finial base and glass top. The

Category

20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

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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.