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Harp Coffee Table

Golden Harp Coffee Tables (2x) Iron Brass Mid-Century, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
One of two large golden harp coffee tables, France, circa 1955 Sold and priced per piece
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Early Pedestal Coffee Table No. 5452 Designed by Irving Harper for George Nelson
By Herman Miller, Irving Harper
Located in Kansas City, MO
Round white pedestal coffee / side table designed by Irving Harper for the George Nelson Office and
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel

Unique Mid-Century Modern Harp Shaped Coffee Table by DIA
By Design Institute America, Romeo Rega
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful vintage modern coffee table features a stylish ellipse shaped chrome base with thick
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Chrome

Vintage Glass and Chrome Harp Shaped Coffee Table by Dia, 1970s
Located in Chesham, GB
A rectangular glass topped coffee table from the 1970s. The table features a stylish ellipse shaped
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Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Restored Rattan "Harp" Side Table W/ Slat Underside
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This minimal yet elegant coffee table features two "Harp" shaped rattan sides suspended by
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Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Rattan

Maison Baguès, Hollywood Regency, Small Coffee Table, Bronze, Glass, 1940s
By Maison Baguès
Located in Stamford, CT
Maison Baguès bronze coffee table. Glass top with bronze base with base having harp shaped supports
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20th Century French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Yakisugi Table Basse by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
shelf, four wall lamps, three ceiling fixtures, two coffee tables, a mirror, a table light “Borghese
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2010s French Organic Modern Tables

Materials

Fabric

Large Lee Rosen for Design Technics Earthen Relief Ceramic Table Lamp, 1950s
By Lee Rosen, Design Technics
Located in Bainbridge, NY
, light rust brown, dark taupe and coffee. With short brass neck and original harp. 21H to socket. Organic
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Mid-20th Century MCM Drip Glaze Ceramic Ball Lamp with New Black Shade
Located in Topeka, KS
and featuring a coffee brown drip glaze ring. It’s fairly large scale with a twelve-inch diameter and
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Late 20th Cent Modern to Postmodern Southwest Style Textured Plaster Floor Lamp
Located in Topeka, KS
, absolutely beautiful, and it SCREAMS 1980’s genre!! But much like the incense stick burning on the coffee
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Late 20th Century American Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal

Green Borghese Sofa Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
, two coffee tables, a mirror, a table light “Borghese” sofa for La Chance, new French editor
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2010s French Organic Modern Sofas

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Iron

Green Borghese Sofa Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Green Borghese Sofa Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
H 33.86 in W 31.5 in D 96.07 in
Amphora Lounge Chair by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
, three ceiling fixtures, two coffee tables, a mirror, a table light “Borghese” sofa for La Chance, new
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2010s French Organic Modern Chairs

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Fabric

Amphora Lounge Chair by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
Amphora Lounge Chair by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
H 35.44 in W 38.43 in D 35.04 in
Sahara Sofa by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
shelf, four wall lamps, three ceiling fixtures, two coffee tables, a mirror, a table light “Borghese
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2010s French Post-Modern Sofas

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Aluminum

Sahara Sofa by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
Sahara Sofa by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
H 33 in W 163.78 in D 62.41 in
Sahara Sofa by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
shelf, four wall lamps, three ceiling fixtures, two coffee tables, a mirror, a table light “Borghese
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2010s French Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Sahara Sofa by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
Sahara Sofa by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
H 33 in W 107.49 in D 34.61 in
Green Borghese Sofa, Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
shelf, four wall lamps, three ceiling fixtures, two coffee tables, a mirror, a table light “Borghese
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2010s French Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Green Borghese Sofa, Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
Green Borghese Sofa, Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
H 33.47 in W 74.02 in D 32.68 in
Borghese Sofa Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
, two coffee tables, a mirror, a table light “Borghese” sofa for La Chance, new French editor
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2010s French Organic Modern Sofas

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Steel

Borghese Sofa Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
Borghese Sofa Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
H 33.47 in W 97.64 in D 29.93 in
Green Borghese Sofa, Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
shelf, four wall lamps, three ceiling fixtures, two coffee tables, a mirror, a table light “Borghese
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2010s French Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Green Borghese Sofa, Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
Green Borghese Sofa, Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
H 33.47 in W 74.02 in D 32.68 in
Green Borghese Sofa, Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
shelf, four wall lamps, three ceiling fixtures, two coffee tables, a mirror, a table light “Borghese
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2010s French Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Green Borghese Sofa, Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
Green Borghese Sofa, Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
H 33.47 in W 74.02 in D 32.68 in
Special Edition Pierre Frey Fabric, Borghese Long Sofa, Duchaufour Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
shelf, four wall lamps, three ceiling fixtures, two coffee tables, a mirror, a table light “Borghese
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2010s French Organic Modern Sofas

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Wool

Women And Art Contested Territory by Judy Chicago 1st Ed 1999 Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
plates, this is no coffee-table decoration. It seems compiled to capture the attention of any browsing
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Books

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Paper

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Anaconda Coffee Table by Paul Tuttle
By Paul Tuttle
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Paul Tuttle. Manufacturer: Strassle. Period or model: Mid-Century Modern. Specifications: Chromed steel, glass. Condition: This Paul Tuttle anaconda coffee table...
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Anaconda Coffee Table by Paul Tuttle
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H 16.25 in W 40 in D 40 in
French Tilt-Top 'Table de Vendange' or Wine Tasting Table
Located in Houston, TX
French tilt-top 'table de vendange,' or wine-tasting table circa 1870-1910. Large round top, covered in original canvas, circled by bentwood edge. Oak carved trestle base with lyre-s...
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Vintage White Marble Table Lamp
Located in Germantown, MD
Italian Marble table lamp in very good vintage condition. Measures 4.75" in width, 4.75" in depth and 27" tall to the top of the finial and 19" tall to top of the socket. Comes with ...
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Vintage White Marble Table Lamp
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H 27 in W 4.75 in D 4.75 in
Estelle & Erwine Laverne Originals Modern Rosewood Lamp Table Floor White 1950s
By Erwine & Estelle Laverne
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Estelle and Erwine Laverne for Laverne originals - Tulip base rosewood lamp table floor lamp. Maker’s mark on underside. Extremely rare example of a piece by E & E Laverne that inclu...
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Arthur Umanoff Desk Clock, George Nelson & Associates, 1950s
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Houston, TX
George Nelson & Associates table clock. Howard Miller Clock Company, USA. Rosewood, steel. Measures: 4.25 W x 3 D x 5.5 H inches. Signed with decal manufacturer's label t...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Clocks

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Steel

George Nelson Style Kroehler Signature Line Mid Century Walnut Nightstand
By George Nelson, Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Countryside, IL
George Nelson style Kroehler signature line Mid Century walnut rosewood and metal nightstand Nightstand measures: 20 wide x 16 deep x 24.75 high This price includes getting this pie...
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Regency Mahogany Empire Centre Table c. 1830
Located in Heathfield, GB
A very fine solid mahogany two tier centre table with intricate original brass galleries, ormolu mounts and lovely solid brass lion paw feet. Both shelves formed from single boards ...
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George Nelson Coffee Table in White by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is George Nelson's signature end table, characterized by clean lines and practicality. The metal base pedestal looks almost organic as it rises from the floor. First produced in...
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Aluminum

Coastal Folk Art Sea Shell Encrusted Table Lamp with Harp
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A tall wooden lamp encrusted with natural seashells. This piece will be a wonderful addition to a living room or nightstand. The lamp itself is created from wood and has a square bas...
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Elegant mid century solid brass cocktail table by Mastercraft
By Company of Master Craftsmen
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a mid century vintage coffee table by Mastercraft. This Mastercraft coffee table has a soft bronze finish to the brass with a curved waterfall edge. The coffee table has a gl...
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Rare Set Of Max Sauze 'isocele' Nesting Tables, 1970
By Max Sauze
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Rare complete set of three nesting tables designed by French artist Max Sauze and produced by Groupe S.A France,circa 1970. The structure is made of chromed steel rod and all tabl...
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Vintage 1970s French Minimalist Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Duck Decoy Table Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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Located in Chicago, IL
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Slate, Metal

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Piano Harp Coffee Table
Located in LAS VEGAS, NV
This custom designed table was made using the beautiful vintage harp from a Wurlitzer piano and has
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2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Piano Harp Coffee Table
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H 17.25 in W 60 in D 42 in
Tile Top Table, Italy, 1960s
By Charley Harper, Aldo Londi
Located in Surprise, AZ
hand painted tile table created from tiles taken from a wall in Italy in the 1960s. Mahogany frame and
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Tile Top Table, Italy, 1960s
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H 15.5 in W 60 in D 18 in
Extraordinary Danish Modern Table Designed by Ludvig Pontoppidan
By Ludvig Pontoppidan
Located in Portland, OR
applications including coffee table, library table, display table or collector / show piece. Rich teak frame
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Teak

Restored Rattan "Harp" Designed Side Table with Slat Underside
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This minimal yet elegant coffee table features two "Harp" shaped rattan sides suspended by
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Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Rattan

Surf 1388 Table by Virginia Harper & Babak Hakakian for Draenert
Located in New York, NY
A coffee table inspired by the clean lines of a surfboard. The edges of the Surf Table are
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2010s German Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bronze

Rectangle Coffee Table
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Rectangular coffee table with harp-style legs and metal claw feet. Two drawers.
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H 17 in W 34 in D 19 in
Antique Regency Style Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique oval coffee table in the Regency style. This was made in England
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H 17.72 in W 36.23 in D 20.87 in
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Located in Stamford, CT
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By Maison Jansen
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
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A sculptural steel table base inspired by Picasso
Located in NYC, NY
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Located in Opole, PL
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By Marcello Fantoni
Located in Bainbridge, NY
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large Lee Rosen for Design Technics Ceramic Lamp
By Lee Rosen, Design Technics
Located in Bainbridge, NY
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Tamayo
Located in Richmond, VA
Rare hardback coffee table book featuring the works of Rufino Tamayo. By José Corredor-Matheos
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Paper

Tamayo
Tamayo
H 12 in W 8.75 in D 0.75 in
Vera Wang on Weddings by Vera Wang Large Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
aspect covered in this image-filled coffee table book. Vera Wang applies the same degree of elegance and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Books

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Lyre Coffee Table, Lucite Base with Beveled Glass Table Top, Hollywood Regency
Located in Antwerp, BE
Lyre coffee table or harp coffee table. This Hollywood Regency table has a Lucite or Plexiglass
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Glass, Lucite

Mariner S A Coffee Table
Located in Den Haag, NL
coffee table. With a Lucite shape harp, and cast brass details, on the bottom a mirror, and a cut glass
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Lucite

Mariner S A Coffee Table
Mariner S A Coffee Table
H 14.97 in W 49.22 in D 21.66 in
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By Design Institute America
Located in South Bend, IN
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Located in Lisse, NL
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Located in Bridgeport, CT
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By Tiffany Studios, John Loring
Located in North Hollywood, CA
coffee table or library book about the history of the iconic luxury jeweler.
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Paul Revere Doll House and Furniture 73 Pc Vintage Wood Accessories Miniatures
Located in Dayton, OH
plant, flowering plant, 2 chairs, set tea table Attic room 2 - Harp, piano, stool, music stand, cello
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Green Borghese Sofa, Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
'Naturoscopie' collection for Galerie Bsl: a shelf, four wall lamps, three ceiling fixtures, two coffee tables
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Green Borghese Sofa, Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
Green Borghese Sofa, Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
H 33.47 in W 74.02 in D 32.68 in
Borghese Sofa Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
fixtures, two coffee tables, a mirror, a table light “Borghese” sofa for La Chance, new French editor
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Fabric

Borghese Sofa Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
Borghese Sofa Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
H 33.47 in W 97.64 in D 29.93 in
Special Edition Pierre Frey Fabric, Borghese Long Sofa, Duchaufour Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
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Antique Round Wood Folding Vineyard Table Found in France
Located in Houston, TX
This trestle-style Vineyard table is a remarkably compact package, folding easily for storage and
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Harp Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the harp coffee table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A harp coffee table — often made from metal, fabric and glass — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a harp coffee table, we have 11 options in-stock, while there are 12 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer harp coffee table, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A harp coffee table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, modern and Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made harp coffee table over the years, but those crafted by Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance, Slim Aarons and Design Institute America are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Harp Coffee Table?

Prices for a harp coffee table start at $840 and top out at $39,557 with the average selling for $6,822.
Questions About Harp Coffee Table
  • 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 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 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.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

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

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

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

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

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  • 1stDibs 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To stack books on a coffee table, place the largest one on the bottom with the spine facing the focal piece of furniture, usually the sofa. Then, add the next largest, lining up the inner edges so that the spines create a stepped effect. Continue adding books to complete the stack and top it off with a decorative object if you wish. Shop a variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, a coffee table should generally be lower than a couch. However, the top of the table should only be slightly lower than the couch to maintain a balanced look. A good rule of thumb is to choose a table no more than one inch shorter than your sofa's seat height. Explore a large collection of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 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, 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 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, 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 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 5, 2022
    Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs 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 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 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 26, 2021
    Tray top coffee tables are coffee tables with long, flat rectangular surfaces that are supported by an x-frame base. Low tables that were initially used as tea or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. After coffee drinking and “coffee breaks” became popular, it didn’t take long for coffee and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary tray top coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To style an oval coffee table, create balance with opposites. Choose a sofa and accent chairs with a boxier shape for a striking contrast. Place a rectangular tray in the center and use it to display decorative accents or to store remotes and coasters. Another approach to decorating an oval table is to use decorative accents at different heights. Think of a tall vase placed next to a low bowl and a small sculpture positioned on top of two stacked coffee table books. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oval coffee tables.