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Heritage Coffee Table by Lee Jung Hoon
Located in Geneve, CH
Heritage Coffee Table by Lee Jung Hoon Dimensions: D 60 x W 70 x H 37.6 cm Materials: Granite
Category

2010s Korean Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Granite, Stainless Steel

Heritage Coffee Table by Lee Jung Hoon
Heritage Coffee Table by Lee Jung Hoon
H 14.81 in W 27.56 in D 23.63 in
Heritage-Henredon Sculpted Walnut Coffee Table
By Heritage-Henredon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Coffee table for Heritage-Henredon, c.1960s, USA. The table features a slim profile and round
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Henredon Heritage Mid Century Walnut Coffee Table
By Heritage-Henredon
Located in Countryside, IL
Henredon Heritage Mid Century Walnut Coffee Table This coffee table measures: 62 wide x 18.25 deep
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Walnut Coffee Table by Heritage Henredon
By Heritage-Henredon, Heritage Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
quintessential retro coffee table was designed and manufactured by the master woodworkers of North Carolina's
Category

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

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Walnut

RARE Mid Century Hexagon Coffee Table by Heritage
By Heritage Furniture, Drexel
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Super RARE and early Mid Century hexagonal coffee table by Heritage. This coffee table is nothing
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Decorative Modern Sofa Table by Heritage Hendredon
By Heritage-Henredon
Located in Fraser, MI
Decorative modern sofa table by Heritage-Henredon. Mahogany construction. Unrestored.
Category

Vintage 1950s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Frank Lloyd Wright Coffee Table Heritage Henredon Taliesin Mahogany, 1955
By Heritage-Henredon, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Camden, ME
A Frank Lloyd Wright mahogany coffee table or end table designed by for Heritage Henredon for
Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

Hexagonal Taliesin Coffee Table by Frank Lloyd Wright for Heritage-Henredon
By Heritage-Henredon, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Dorchester, MA
fabulous mahogany coffee table features a hexagonal top on a tripod base edged at the top with a dentil
Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

Heritage Collection Saturno Coffee Table
Located in Miami, FL
The Saturno coffee tables are a series of round coffee tables available in different heights and
Category

2010s Italian Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble

Heritage Collection Saturno Coffee Table
Located in Miami, FL
The Saturno coffee tables are a series of round coffee tables available in different heights and
Category

2010s Italian Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble

Heritage Collection Emile Coffee Table
Located in Miami, FL
The Emile coffee is table upholstered in leather with cacao color lacquered legs.  
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Leather

Heritage Collection Nest Coffee Table
Located in Miami, FL
The nest coffee table features calacatta marble top, sand colored leather legs with steel accents.   
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Heritage Collection Nest Coffee Table
Heritage Collection Nest Coffee Table
H 19 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Heritage Collection Nest Coffee Table
Located in Miami, FL
The Nest coffee table features botticino marble top, black lacquered legs and brushed brass detail.  
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Heritage Collection Nest Coffee Table
Heritage Collection Nest Coffee Table
H 19 in W 16.75 in D 16.75 in
Federal Style Marble Coffee Table
By Heritage-Henredon
Located in Pasadena, TX
Federal Style marble coffee table. Oval table in mahogany with white marble top. Carved Federal
Category

Mid-20th Century Federal Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Federal Style Marble Coffee Table
Federal Style Marble Coffee Table
H 18 in W 22 in D 34 in
Heritage Collection Emile Coffee Table D
Located in Miami, FL
The Emile coffee table is veneered in ebony Macassar wood.     
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Macassar

Mid Century Henredon Asian Style Coffee Table
By Heritage-Henredon
Located in Doylestown, PA
Mid century Henredon Asian inspired coffee table. The low profile table has a carved apron and is
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Ta...

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Mid Century Henredon Asian Style Coffee Table
Mid Century Henredon Asian Style Coffee Table
H 13.5 in W 27.25 in D 39.25 in
Heritage Henredon Coffee Table, USA, circa 1960
By Henredon
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Walnut coffee table made by Heritage Henredon with four tapering wood stretchers that each have a
Category

Mid-20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Taliesin Cocktail Table by Frank Lloyd Wright for Heritage Henredon
By Heritage-Henredon, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in San Francisco, CA
A spacious Taliesin hexagonal cocktail table by Frank Lloyd Wright for Heritage Henredon, featuring
Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Henredon Solid Walnut Bench Coffee Table
By Heritage-Henredon, Edward Wormley
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern stunning solid walnut grain long bench coffee table with rolled edges and one
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Dorothy Draper Espana Collection Ivory and Slate Coffee Table
By Dorothy Draper, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Chicago, IL
coffee table is comprised of hand-carved wood with an ivory glaze. Reverse quatrefoil, canted corner base
Category

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

Materials

Slate

Mid-Century Table by Henredon
By Heritage-Henredon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oval surfboard coffee table by Henredon with added walnut trim and tapered legs. Please confirm
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Table by Henredon
Mid-Century Table by Henredon
H 14.5 in W 65.5 in D 17.5 in
"Heritage" White Oak Solid Steel-Leg Coffee Table or Desk with Butterfly Inlays
By Michael Madley
Located in Frankfurt, KY
with wide spreading branches forming a distinctive and beautiful canopy. This unique table perfectly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Ta...

Materials

Bronze

1970s English Traditional Hinged Solid Mahogany Butler's Tray Table
By Heritage Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
Solid Mahogany Butler's table, center table, coffee table. Very sturdy and in excellent condition
Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Tiered Walnut and Cane Cocktail or Console Table
By Heritage Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid Century Modern Walnut and Cane versatile Cocktail or Console Table. Measures 54" in width, 18
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Subeybaja Oak Table by Robert Heritage, Roger Webb
By Santa & Cole
Located in Geneve, CH
Subeybaja oak table by Robert Heritage, Roger Webb. Dimensions: D 100 x H 39-72 cm Materials: Oak
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Large 4' Square Burl Wood Top Massive Legs Oriental Chinese Coffee Center Table
By Tomlinson, Heritage-Henredon, Drexel, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large 4' Square Burl Wood Top Massive Legs Oriental Chinese Coffee Center Table MINT!
Category

20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Burl

Subeybaja Black Oak Table by Robert Heritage, Roger Webb
By Santa & Cole
Located in Geneve, CH
Subeybaja black oak table by Robert Heritage, Roger Webb Dimensions: D 100 x H 39-72 cm Materials
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Henredon Heritage Square Walnut Two Tier Side End Coffee Table MINT!
By Heritage-Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Henredon Heritage square walnut two tier side end coffee table MINT!.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Drexel Heritage Mahogany And Ebonized Chinoiserie Decorated Low Table C1950
By Drexel
Located in Big Flats, NY
Heritage Mahogany and Ebonized Low Table with Gilt Chinoiserie Decoration Raised on Straight Square Legs
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Delight Coffee Table
By Scarlet Splendour
Located in Kolkata, IN
Delight Coffee Table in Brass by Scarlet Splendour is a round coffee table, gorgeous in any
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Delight Coffee Table
Delight Coffee Table
H 14.97 in Dm 40.95 in
Rhapsody Coffee Table
By Scarlet Splendour
Located in Kolkata, IN
Rhapsody Coffee Table in Brass by Scarlet Splendour is a rectangular coffee table embracing beauty
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Rhapsody Coffee Table
Rhapsody Coffee Table
H 13.98 in W 60.04 in D 36.03 in
"Heritage" Midcentury Modern Brass & Sonoran Mesquite Table With Brass Butterfly
By Michael Madley
Located in Frankfurt, KY
Custom-made solid brass butterfly inlays interlock book-matched Sonoran Mesquite atop a solid brass base. Indigenous to the southwest Sonoran Desert, the Sonoran Mesquite has a life...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Co...

Materials

Brass

Illusion Coffee Table
By Scarlet Splendour
Located in Kolkata, IN
Illusion Cffee Table in Brass by Scarlet Splendour is a square coffee table. The Fools' Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Illusion Coffee Table
Illusion Coffee Table
H 13.98 in W 60.04 in D 60.04 in
Round Two Tier Greek Key Pattern Laminate Top Occasional Side End Table Stand
By Drexel, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Round Two Tier Greek key pattern laminate top occasional side end table stand.
Category

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

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

"Heritage" Midcentury Modern Copper and Chilean Mesquite Table With Copper Butte
By Michael Madley
Located in Frankfurt, KY
. This unique table perfectly captures Chilean Mesquite's distinctive grain, undulating movement, and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Co...

Materials

Copper

Solid Onyx Coffee Table
Located in New York, US
Introducing the Latte Coffee Table, an uncomplicated piece of solid onyx stone featuring soft
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail...

Materials

Onyx

Solid Onyx Coffee Table
Solid Onyx Coffee Table
H 19.6 in W 11.8 in D 31.5 in
Outdoor Charcoal Coffee Table
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
available. The perforated steel-topped coffee table can be used on its own or as part of our Modular
Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Outdoor Charcoal Coffee Table
Outdoor Charcoal Coffee Table
H 14 in W 36 in D 36 in
Coffee Table Leather Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara Atari Coffee Table II
By Stephane Parmentier, Giobagnara
Located in New York, NY
Atari Coffee Table II -- Stephane Parmentier x Giobagnara Product available only in saddle leather
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Leather

Coffee Table Leather Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara Atari Coffee Table I
By Stephane Parmentier, Giobagnara
Located in New York, NY
Atari Coffee Table I -- Stephane Parmentier x Giobagnara Available only in saddle leather. See
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Leather

Round Reclaimed Wood Coffee Table
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Brea, CA
Experience the rustic allure of a reclaimed elm wood coffee table, intricately designed with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

Atollo Coffee Table by Somaschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Atollo Coffee Table by Somaschini Dimensions: W 140 x D 72 x H 35 cm Materials: Lightened mdf
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Atollo Coffee Table by Somaschini
Atollo Coffee Table by Somaschini
H 13.78 in W 55.12 in D 28.35 in
Greyed Oak Rustic Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
a stand-alone statement piece. Handcrafted from premium oak, this coffee table balances durability
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Greyed Oak Rustic Coffee Table
Greyed Oak Rustic Coffee Table
H 18 in W 56 in D 28 in
Jacobean Walnut Rectangular Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
who appreciate classic elegance, this coffee table seamlessly blends into traditional and early
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Jacobean Coffee and Cocktail Ta...

Materials

Wood

Jacobean Walnut Rectangular Coffee Table
Jacobean Walnut Rectangular Coffee Table
H 21.125 in W 54 in D 32 in
Saturnia Coffee Table by Somaschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Saturnia Coffee Table by Somaschini Dimensions: W 180 x D 92 x H 28 cm Materials: Lightened mdf
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine, Copper

Saturnia Coffee Table by Somaschini
Saturnia Coffee Table by Somaschini
H 11.03 in W 70.87 in D 36.23 in
Solco Coffee Table by Plumbum
Located in Geneve, CH
Solco coffee table by Plumbum Dimensions: Top table: Diameter 220" x height 94" Bottom table
Category

2010s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mirror, Oak

Holi - Multicolor Inlay Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
our exquisite bone inlay coffee table. This stunning piece represents the culmination of ancient
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cockt...

Materials

Bone, Wood

Clover Flower Onyx Coffee Table
Located in New York, US
Introducing the Latte Coffee Table, an uncomplicated piece of solid onyx stone featuring soft
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail...

Materials

Onyx

Clover Flower Onyx Coffee Table
Clover Flower Onyx Coffee Table
H 19.6 in W 11.8 in D 31.5 in
Sunflower Black Oval Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
visually captivating design. The harmonious blend of elements in the coffee table makes it not just a piece
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cockt...

Materials

Bone, Wood

 Sunflower Black Oval Coffee Table
 Sunflower Black Oval Coffee Table
H 18 in W 54 in D 27 in
Mosaiced Coffee Table by Hillsideout
Located in Geneve, CH
Mosaiced Coffee Table by Hillsideout Dimensions: W 150 x D 150 x H 30 cm. Materials: Handcrafted
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Acrylic, Wood, Glass, Resin

Mosaiced Coffee Table by Hillsideout
Mosaiced Coffee Table by Hillsideout
H 11.82 in W 59.06 in D 59.06 in
Set of 3 Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin Tables for Henredon
By Heritage-Henredon, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Las Vegas, NV
for Heritage-Henredon. Set includes 1 coffee table (33" square x 15.75" high) and 2 side tables
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Brass Coffee Table/Accent Table by Zhipeng Tan
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
functionality. Keyword: Coffee table, cocktail table, round coffee table, accent table
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Brass Coffee Table/Accent Table by Zhipeng Tan
Brass Coffee Table/Accent Table by Zhipeng Tan
H 17.72 in W 86.62 in D 47.25 in
Note Coffee Table by Edward Collinson
Located in Geneve, CH
Note Coffee Table by Edward Collinson Dimensions: D 90 x H 45 cm Materials: Ebonised Oak Other
Category

2010s English Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Pedestal Coffee Table by Txt.Ure
Located in Geneve, CH
Pedestal Coffee Table by Txt.Ure Perla Valtierra Dimensions: W 83 x D 57 x H 50 cm Materials
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Other

Pedestal Coffee Table by Txt.Ure
Pedestal Coffee Table by Txt.Ure
H 19.69 in W 32.68 in D 22.45 in
A Pair of Taliesin Low Cocktail Tables, Frank Loyd Right, 1955
By Heritage-Henredon, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Taliesin collection. Designed in 1955 for Heritage Henredon, these tables are beautifully constructed. Made
Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

Levitaz Coffee Table in Cast Bronze
Located in San Jose del Cabo, BCS
Emanating from the core of Katz Studio's visionary ethos, this coffee table from the Levitaz
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Levitaz Coffee Table in Cast Bronze
Levitaz Coffee Table in Cast Bronze
H 14.97 in W 47.25 in D 66.93 in
Outdoor Coffee Table with Bone Powdercoat
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
available. The perforated steel-topped coffee table can be used on its own or as part of our Modular
Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Brass Coffee Table/Accent Table by Zhipeng Tan
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
interest in heritage casting techniques and organic forms. The forms designed by Tan vary from being
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Brass Coffee Table/Accent Table by Zhipeng Tan
Brass Coffee Table/Accent Table by Zhipeng Tan
H 17.72 in W 86.62 in D 47.25 in
Outdoor Coffee Table with Rust Powdercoat
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
available. The perforated steel-topped coffee table can be used on its own or as part of our Modular
Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Block Coffee Table by Ruda Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Block Coffee Table by Ruda Studio Dimensions: D 100 x W 100 x H 30 cm. Materials: MDF, painted rye
Category

2010s Ukrainian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Other, Brass

Block Coffee Table by Ruda Studio
Block Coffee Table by Ruda Studio
H 11.82 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Solid Coffee Table by Ruda Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Solid Coffee Table by Ruda Studio Dimensions: D 100 x W 100 x H 35 cm. Materials: MDF, painted rye
Category

2010s Ukrainian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Other

Solid Coffee Table by Ruda Studio
Solid Coffee Table by Ruda Studio
H 13.78 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
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Heritage Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal heritage coffee table for your home. Frequently made of wood, walnut and mahogany, every heritage coffee table was constructed with great care. Find 49 options for an antique or vintage heritage coffee table now, or shop our selection of 6 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the heritage coffee table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A heritage coffee table made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made heritage coffee table over the years, but those crafted by Frank Lloyd Wright, Drexel and Henredon are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Heritage Coffee Table?

A heritage coffee table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,008, while the lowest priced sells for $475 and the highest can go for as much as $26,000.

Finding the Right Tables for You

The right vintage, new or antique tables can help make any space in your home stand out.

Over the years, the variety of tables available to us, as well as our specific needs for said tables, has broadened. Today, with all manner of these must-have furnishings differing in shape, material and style, any dining room table can shine just as brightly as the guests who gather around it.

Remember, when shopping for a dining table, it must fit your dining area, and you need to account for space around the table too — think outside the box, as an oval dining table may work for tighter spaces. Alternatively, if you’ve got the room, a Regency-style dining table can elevate any formal occasion at mealtime.

Innovative furniture makers and designers have also redefined what a table can be. Whether it’s an unconventional Ping-Pong table, a brass side table to display your treasured collectibles or a Louis Vuitton steamer trunk to add an air of nostalgia to your loft, your table can say a lot about you.

The visionary work of French designer Xavier Lavergne, for example, includes tables that draw on the forms of celestial bodies as often as they do aquatic creatures or fossils. Elsewhere, Italian architect Gae Aulenti, who looked to Roman architecture in crafting her stately Jumbo coffee table, created clever glass-topped mobile coffee tables that move on bicycle tires or sculpted wood wheels for Fontana Arte

Coffee and cocktail tables can serve as a room’s centerpiece with attention-grabbing details and colors. Glass varieties will keep your hardwood flooring and dazzling area rugs on display, while a marble or stone coffee table in a modern interior can showcase your prized art books and decorative objects. A unique vintage desk or writing table can bring sophistication and even a bit of spice to your work life. 

No matter your desired form or function, a quality table for your living space is a sound investment. On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage, new and antique bedside tables, mid-century end tables and more .

Questions About Heritage 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 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 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 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 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 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, 2024
    The average height of a coffee table is around 16 to 18 inches. Designers typically choose this height to create a balance between coffee tables and sofas. The average seat height of sofas is 17 to 18 inches, and experts typically recommend that coffee tables be no more than 1 inch shorter than sofa-seat height. Explore a diverse assortment of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Whether glass coffee tables are durable depends on the craftsmanship and the materials. Generally, tables with tempered glass are less likely to shatter and break. How well you care for a coffee table will also impact its life span. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of glass coffee tables.
  • 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 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, 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 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, 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.