How high should a lift top coffee table be?

The height of a lift top coffee table should match the sofa or chairs that it is used with. The top of the coffee table should reach the height of the seat of the sofa, or within one to two inches lower than it. On 1stDibs, find a range of lift top coffee tables.

How high should a chandelier be from the table?

A chandelier should be 30 to 34 inches above a table in a room with standard 8-foot-high ceilings.

How high should a dining table be?

How high a dining table should be varies. If you already have your dining chairs, look for a table that is 10 to 12 inches taller than the seat height to provide ample legroom. The standard height for dining tables is around 30 inches. However, you can opt for taller pieces, such as 34- to 36-inch counter-height tables or 40- to 42-inch bar-height tables. Shop a large selection of dining tables on 1stDibs.

How high should a sofa table be?

A sofa table , or a console, should be the same height as the sofa in front of it.

What is a 36” high table called?

A table that is 36 inches high is called a counter-height table. Due to the increased height of the tabletop, counter-height tables require counter stools or counter-height chairs for comfortable seating. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of counter-height tables.

Why is it called a coffee table?

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.

Is an ottoman a coffee table?

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.

What size should a coffee table be?

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.

Who invented the coffee table?

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.

Is 32 inches too high for a dining table?

Whether 32 inches is too high for a dining table depends largely on what chairs you place around it. Dining chairs with seat heights between 20 and 22 inches will typically be able to provide comfortable seating around a 32-inch-tall table. However, 32 inches is slightly taller than the average dining table height, which is 28 to 30 inches. Shop a wide range of dining tables on 1stDibs.

What is the difference between a coffee table and a cocktail table?

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.

What is the difference between a sofa table and a coffee table?

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.

Are end tables taller than coffee tables?

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.

What is a tray top coffee table?

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.

How do you style an oval coffee table?

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.

How do I style a Noguchi coffee table?

Styling a Noguchi coffee table really depends on the space you’re placing it in. The possibilities are far-reaching, so consider the colors and coordination of the other furniture and fixtures around the table. Noguchi tables look beautiful on their own or styled with flowers, books or pottery. Shop a selection of Isamu Noguchi pieces on 1stDibs.

How much does a coffee table cost?

On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.

How do you stack books on a coffee table?

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.

What is the best coffee table for a sectional?

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.

How do I authenticate my Noguchi coffee table?

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.

High Coffee Table

Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

High Coffee Table with Marble Top

H 21.26 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

Lithea/Etna High Coffee Table by Martinelli Venezia Studio Black Stone Steel

By Martinelli Venezia

Located in Patti, IT

Etna high coffee table design Martinelli Venezia Studio Materials: Iron structure varnished with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Lava, Marble, Metal, Steel, Iron

Lithea/Etna High Coffee Table by Martinelli Venezia Studio Black Stone Steel

H 24.02 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in

Ringo High Coffee Table in Lacquered Black Legs, by Matteo Zorzenoni

By Miniforms, Matteo Zorzenoni

Located in Brooklyn, NY

coffee table with lacquered black legs and size 46 x 46 x 50 H. Available in low Ringo coffee table size

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Ringo High Coffee Table in Lacquered Black Legs, by Matteo Zorzenoni

H 19.69 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in

Tama High Coffee Table

Located in Paris, FR

Coffee table Tama high all in solid white marble, with polished brass finishes.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Tama High Coffee Table

H 30.71 in Dm 27.56 in

ST747 Starlight High Coffee Table

By CPRN HOMOOD

Located in Ponsacco, IT

medium coffee tables. The both of them have a metal structure coloured dark bronze satin and the base

Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

ST747 Starlight High Coffee Table

H 22.84 in Dm 15.75 in

Scala Small High Coffee Table

By Giobagnara

Located in Milan, IT

The iconic form of the celebrated Scala stool and coffee tables, winners of the Wallpaper Design

Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Scala Small High Coffee Table

H 18.12 in W 15.95 in D 15.95 in

High Coffee Table with Glass Top

By CPRN HOMOOD

Located in Milan, IT

Characterized by the use of warm natural walnut wood and cool lacquered glass, the high side table

Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Walnut

High Coffee Table with Glass Top

H 22.84 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in

Contemporary Circuit Oak High Coffee Table

By Difane

Located in Mexico City, MX

For this collection in collaboration with Rio Estudio, inspiration is drawn from hydraulic circuits; systems that transport some liquid component, comprised of long and linear elemen...

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak, Wood

Contemporary Circuit Oak High Coffee Table

H 15.75 in W 22.45 in D 59.06 in

Contemporary Circuit Walnut High Coffee Table

By Difane

Located in Mexico City, MX

For this collection in collaboration with Rio Estudio, inspiration is drawn from hydraulic circuits; systems that transport some liquid component, comprised of long and linear elemen...

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Contemporary Circuit Walnut High Coffee Table

H 15.75 in W 22.45 in D 59.06 in

Contemporary Circuit Travertine Marble High Coffee Table

By Difane

Located in Mexico City, MX

For this collection in collaboration with Rio Estudio, inspiration is drawn from hydraulic circuits; systems that transport some liquid component, comprised of long and linear elemen...

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine, Marble

Contemporary Circuit Travertine Marble High Coffee Table

H 15.75 in W 22.45 in D 59.06 in

Contemporary Circuit Tzalam Wood High Coffee Table

By Difane

Located in Mexico City, MX

For this collection in collaboration with Rio Estudio, inspiration is drawn from hydraulic circuits; systems that transport some liquid component, comprised of long and linear elemen...

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Circuit Tzalam Wood High Coffee Table

H 15.75 in W 22.45 in D 59.06 in

Contemporary Circuit Black Monterrey Marble High Coffee Table

By Difane

Located in Mexico City, MX

For this collection in collaboration with Rio Estudio, inspiration is drawn from hydraulic circuits; systems that transport some liquid component, comprised of long and linear elemen...

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Contemporary Circuit Black Monterrey Marble High Coffee Table

H 15.75 in W 22.45 in D 59.06 in

Miniforms Pinto High Coffee Table by Shrivo Design

By Skrivo Design, Miniforms

Located in Brooklyn, NY

In Pinto, fragments of marble and stone lie beneath a gentle, majestic surface, combining the gaiety of Venetian soirées with the mystery of primitive shapes. It is made using a ful...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Concrete

Miniforms Pinto High Coffee Table by Shrivo Design

H 17.72 in Dm 13.78 in

20th Century, French, Coffee Table

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Fabulous 1940’s French high coffee table. With a wrought iron frame and a porous travertine top

Category

20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine, Metal

20th Century, French, Coffee Table

H 22.45 in Dm 37.41 in

Flipper Collection, Concrete High Coffee Table Fir + Ultramarine Color Cement

By Marialaura Rossiello

Located in Rome, Lazio

Part of the Flipper collection designed by Marialaura Irvine. Play, color and freedom are the keywords of this new collection based on the principle "by doing less, you do more". Th...

Category

2010s Italian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Concrete, Cement, Metal

Flipper Collection, Concrete High Coffee Table Fir + Ultramarine Color Cement

H 41.34 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in

Contemporary Circuit High Gloss Coffee Table Set

By Difane

Located in Mexico City, MX

/ 22.44 in , H: 27.5 cm / 10.83 in - High Coffee Table: Dimensions - L: 150 cm / 59 in, W: 57 cm / 22.44

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak, Lacquer

Contemporary Circuit High Gloss Coffee Table Set

H 15.75 in W 22.45 in D 59.06 in

Kolos High Coffee Table in Terracotta Glazed Ceramic by Yonoh Studio

By Miniforms, Yonoh Studio

Located in Brooklyn, NY

. Kolos thus becomes a coffee table with a strong decorative value, combining its function as a complement

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Kolos High Coffee Table in Terracotta Glazed Ceramic by Yonoh Studio

H 18.12 in Dm 17.72 in

Chap High Coffee Table in Palladio Moro Marble by Matteo Zorzenoni

By Miniforms, Matteo Zorzenoni

Located in Brooklyn, NY

glass. Coffee and side-table set with base and top in Palladio Moro Marble or orange and europe gray

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Chap High Coffee Table in Palladio Moro Marble by Matteo Zorzenoni

H 19.69 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in

Artifort Orange Slice High Coffee Table in Oak by Pierre Paulin

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in New York, NY

Orange Slice table was especially designed as a table with the fauteuil. The Orange Slice table is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Artifort Orange Slice High Coffee Table in Oak by Pierre Paulin

H 15.75 in Dm 39.38 in

PP Møbler Kjaerholm Coffee Table or low Dining Table PK70 by Poul Kjærholm

By Poul Kjærholm, PP Møbler

Located in Oldenburg, NI

High coffee table or correspondingly low, small dining table (height approx. 68 cm) model PK70

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ash

PP Møbler Kjaerholm Coffee Table or low Dining Table PK70 by Poul Kjærholm

H 26.78 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in

T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings American Art Moderne Sycamore Pedestal Coffee Table

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in New York, NY

American Art Moderne rectangular sycamore high coffee table with carved triple column pedestal base

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Sycamore, Mirror

T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings American Art Moderne Sycamore Pedestal Coffee Table

H 24 in W 39 in D 17 in

Mastea High Coffee Table in Murano Glass & Walnut Base, by Matteo Zorzenoni

By Matteo Zorzenoni, Miniforms

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This high coffee and side-table comes with a base and top in Canaletto walnut, natural ash, ash

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Blown Glass

Mastea High Coffee Table in Murano Glass & Walnut Base, by Matteo Zorzenoni

H 20.48 in Dm 13.78 in

Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Amber by Yiannis Ghikas

By Miniforms, Yiannis Ghikas

Located in Brooklyn, NY

-glass coffee tables. Available in two sizes and two colours, Amber and Petrol Green, the coffee table

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Blown Glass

Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Amber by Yiannis Ghikas

H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in

Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Petrol by Yiannis Ghikas

By Yiannis Ghikas, Miniforms

Located in Brooklyn, NY

-glass coffee tables. Available in two sizes and two colours, Amber and Petrol Green, the coffee table

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Blown Glass

Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Petrol by Yiannis Ghikas

H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in

Blackbird High - Glossy Wood Coffee Table

By Gio Pagani

Located in Milano, IT

blackbird high coffee table is lacquered in glossy match point crayon color. DIMENSIONS: LOW_ L120xW127xH26

Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Blackbird High - Glossy Wood Coffee Table

H 18.12 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

Contemporary Circuit Walnut Coffee Table Set

By Difane

Located in Mexico City, MX

: 57 cm / 22.44 in , H: 27.5 cm / 10.83 in - High Coffee Table: Dimensions - L: 150 cm / 59 in, W: 57

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Contemporary Circuit Walnut Coffee Table Set

H 15.75 in W 22.45 in D 59.06 in

Contemporary Circuit Oak Coffee Table Set

By Difane

Located in Mexico City, MX

cm / 22.44 in , H: 27.5 cm / 10.83 in - High Coffee Table: Dimensions - L: 150 cm / 59 in, W: 57 cm

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

Contemporary Circuit Oak Coffee Table Set

H 15.75 in W 22.45 in D 59.06 in

Contemporary Circuit Travertine Marble Coffee Table Set

By Difane

Located in Mexico City, MX

/ 59 in, W: 57 cm / 22.44 in , H: 27.5 cm / 10.83 in - High Coffee Table: Dimensions - L: 150 cm / 59

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine, Marble

Contemporary Circuit Travertine Marble Coffee Table Set

H 15.75 in W 22.45 in D 59.06 in

Pebble High Coffee Table in Pine Wood and Onyx Top André Fu Living

By André Fu

Located in CENTRAL, HK

an artisanal coffee table that is designed to capture the natural profile of stone pebbles. with a

Category

2010s Chinese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Onyx

Pebble High Coffee Table in Pine Wood and Onyx Top André Fu Living

H 19.1 in W 21.66 in D 16.66 in

Contemporary Circuit Tzalam Wood Coffee Table Set

By Difane

Located in Mexico City, MX

, W: 57 cm / 22.44 in , H: 27.5 cm / 10.83 in - High Coffee Table: Dimensions - L: 150 cm / 59 in, W

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Circuit Tzalam Wood Coffee Table Set

H 15.75 in W 22.45 in D 59.06 in

Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Amethyst Light by Yiannis Ghikas

By Yiannis Ghikas, Miniforms

Located in Brooklyn, NY

-glass coffee tables. Available in two sizes and two colours, Amber and Petrol Green, the coffee table

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Blown Glass

Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Amethyst Light by Yiannis Ghikas

H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in

Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Blue Light by Yiannis Ghikas

By Miniforms, Yiannis Ghikas

Located in Brooklyn, NY

-glass coffee tables. Available in two sizes and two colours, Amber and Petrol Green, the coffee table

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Blown Glass

Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Blue Light by Yiannis Ghikas

H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in

21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Coffee Table with Marble Modern, Island H

By Carpanese Home Italia

Located in Sanguinetto, IT

High coffee table with metal structure and marble top. The beautiful mix between natural marble and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Coffee Table with Marble Modern, Island H

H 50 in W 50 in D 60 in

Contemporary Circuit Black Monterrey Marble Coffee Table Set

By Difane

Located in Mexico City, MX

cm / 59 in, W: 57 cm / 22.44 in , H: 27.5 cm / 10.83 in - High Coffee Table: Dimensions - L: 150 cm

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Contemporary Circuit Black Monterrey Marble Coffee Table Set

H 15.75 in W 22.45 in D 59.06 in

Burnt Wood, High Coffee Table, High Table, Contemporary Original Design, Black

By Logniture

Located in Stara Gradiška, HR

Bar table in contemporary style, made from massive oak in combination with steel, protected with

Category

2010s Croatian Tables

Materials

Steel

Burnt Wood, High Coffee Table, High Table, Contemporary Original Design, Black

H 27.56 in W 20.87 in D 17.72 in

Claste Remember Me Round High Coffee Table in Master Piece Marble with Glass Top

By Quinlan Osborne, Claste

Located in Brooklyn, NY

glass create an almost magical feel for this coffee table as there seems to be no logical explanation

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Claste Remember Me Round High Coffee Table in Master Piece Marble with Glass Top

H 14 in Dm 39.5 in

Claste Remember Me Round High Coffee Table in Carrara Gioa Marble with Glass Top

By Quinlan Osborne, Claste

Located in Brooklyn, NY

glass create an almost magical feel for this coffee table as there seems to be no logical explanation

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Claste Remember Me Round High Coffee Table in Carrara Gioa Marble with Glass Top

H 14 in Dm 39.5 in

21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Coffee Table with Glass Top Modern, Rialto H

By Carpanese Home Italia

Located in Sanguinetto, IT

High coffee table with wood, metal, and glass. The beautiful mix between natural wood and bronze

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Coffee Table with Glass Top Modern, Rialto H

H 55 in Dm 45 in

Vintage Regency Tessellated Stone Side Table

Located in west palm beach, FL

be genius as a high coffee table. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.

Category

Antique Early 17th Century Regency Side Tables

Materials

Stone, Brass

Vintage Regency Tessellated Stone Side Table

H 22 in W 28.5 in D 22.5 in

21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Coffee Table with Metal Base Modern, 7018

By Carpanese Home Italia

Located in Sanguinetto, IT

Round high coffee table with metal base. The beautiful mix between natural Walnut wood and the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Coffee Table with Metal Base Modern, 7018

H 60 in Dm 56 in

Round Travertine Small Coffee Table-Scala by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara

By Stephane Parmentier

Located in Warsaw, PL

Contemporary round small high coffee table stool - Scala by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Round Travertine Small Coffee Table-Scala by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara

H 18.12 in Dm 15.95 in

Boho Bamboo Two-Seater and Coffee-Table 1970s, Italy

Located in Antwerp, BE

in bamboo and glass top. Dimensions:Two-seater: 110W x 92H x 62D cm Seat: 42 cm high / Coffee-table

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Bamboo

Boho Bamboo Two-Seater and Coffee-Table 1970s, Italy

H 36.23 in W 43.31 in D 24.41 in

21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Coffee Table with Glass Top Modern, Athena H

By Carpanese Home Italia

Located in Sanguinetto, IT

High coffee table with wood, metal, marble and glass. The beautiful mix between natural Walnut wood

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Coffee Table with Glass Top Modern, Athena H

H 55 in Dm 45 in

Fully Restored & Rare Ole Wanscher Floating Top Rosewood Coffee Table 1960s

By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed in the 1960s by iconic designer Ole Wanscher, this high coffee table was produced by Poul

Category

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

Materials

Rosewood

Fully Restored & Rare Ole Wanscher Floating Top Rosewood Coffee Table 1960s

H 21 in W 55 in D 25 in

Fully Restored & Rare Ole Wanscher Floating Top Rosewood Coffee Table 1960s

By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed in the 1960s by iconic designer Ole Wanscher, this high coffee table was produced by Poul

Category

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

Materials

Rosewood

Fully Restored & Rare Ole Wanscher Floating Top Rosewood Coffee Table 1960s

H 21 in W 55 in D 25 in

21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Coffee Table with Metal Legs Modern, 7930

By Carpanese Home Italia

Located in Sanguinetto, IT

High coffee table with metal legs. The beautiful mix between natural Walnut wood and golden

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Coffee Table with Metal Legs Modern, 7930

H 40 in W 95 in D 95 in

21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Coffee Table with Metal Legs Modern, 7990

By Carpanese Home Italia

Located in Sanguinetto, IT

High coffee table with metal legs. The beautiful mix between natural Walnut wood and golden

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Coffee Table with Metal Legs Modern, 7990

H 50 in W 55 in D 55 in

19th Century French Mixed Wood Center Table

Located in Burton, TX

of the table lends it to be used as a center hall table, side table or high coffee table. 40.25"W x

Category

Antique 19th Century French Center Tables

Materials

Pine

19th Century French Mixed Wood Center Table

H 27.25 in W 40.25 in D 39.5 in

Paul McCobb Planner Group Tobacco Finish Coffee Table, Bench

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Early Paul McCobb Winchendon Planner Group high Coffee Table, Bench. Bed End bench, Nightstand

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Iron

Paul McCobb Planner Group Tobacco Finish Coffee Table, Bench

H 20 in W 36 in D 18 in

1960s Alvar Aalto for Artek White Laminate Childs or Side / Occasional Table

By Artek, Aino Aalto

Located in Philadelphia, PA

39.5 inches. As a result, it could also be used as a slightly high coffee table or end table.

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Laminate, Bentwood

1960s Alvar Aalto for Artek White Laminate Childs or Side / Occasional Table

H 23.75 in W 39.5 in D 39.5 in

Ralph Lauren Lacquered Mahogany Faux Bamboo Upholstered Living Room Set

By Ralph Lauren

Located in Germantown, MD

30" high. Coffee table measures 51.5'W x 34.75'D x 17"H.

Category

Late 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Living Room Sets

Materials

Glass, Mahogany, Upholstery, Faux Bamboo

Ralph Lauren Lacquered Mahogany Faux Bamboo Upholstered Living Room Set

H 30 in W 85 in D 35 in

Ash Dining Table with Smoked Grey Glass Top by Hinterland Design

By Hinterland Design

Located in Vancouver, BC

also available as a 16" high coffee table with a 38" wide glass top. Please see Hinterland Design's

Category

2010s Canadian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Steel

Ash Dining Table with Smoked Grey Glass Top by Hinterland Design

H 29 in Dm 60 in

Pinocchio Low Coffee Table in Black Aniline Base, by Giopato & Coombes

By Giopato & Coombes, Miniforms

Located in Brooklyn, NY

64.5 x 32 H. The Pinocchio is also available in a high coffee table style for custom order

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Pinocchio Low Coffee Table in Black Aniline Base, by Giopato & Coombes

+ 2 more

H 12.6 in Dm 25.4 in

Restored Rattan Round Accent Coffee Table, Unique Size

Located in Van Nuys, CA

and 43" wide, serving as both a high coffee table and a low dining table. Its open drum-style base

Category

Mid-20th Century Center Tables

Materials

Rattan, Formica

Restored Rattan Round Accent Coffee Table, Unique Size

H 23 in Dm 43 in

Italian Modern Saratoga Living Room Set, M. and L. Vignelli for Poltronova 1980s

By Poltronova, Massimo and Lella Vignelli

Located in MIlano, IT

x 61 H Armchair measures in cm 90 x 89 x 61 H Measures high coffee table 90 x 90 x 61 H Low coffee

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Wood

Italian Modern Saratoga Living Room Set, M. and L. Vignelli for Poltronova 1980s

H 24.02 in W 118.12 in D 118.12 in

Black High Gloss Polished Coffee Table

Located in North York, ON

Black high gloss polished coffee table. Mid-Century Modern inspired with a chinoiserie flare

Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Black High Gloss Polished Coffee Table

H 17.25 in W 47.5 in D 34 in

Low Asian Hardwood High Gloss Coffee Table

Located in Locust Valley, NY

A vintage Asian hardwood low coffee table with high gloss finish to top and shaped legs.

Category

20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Low Asian Hardwood High Gloss Coffee Table

H 12 in W 34.5 in D 22.5 in

Mid-Century Large Coffee Table in High Gloss

Located in Praha, CZ

Beautiful large coffee table made of wood with black top in high gloss.

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Large Coffee Table in High Gloss

H 26.38 in Dm 39.38 in

Contemporary High Polished Bronze Coffee Table by Colo

By Art Decor

Located in London, GB

Dimensions: H 33 x 119 x 72 cm Year: 2022 The bronze high polished coffee table Radiant is a functional

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Contemporary High Polished Bronze Coffee Table by Colo

H 13 in W 46.86 in D 28.35 in

High Blackbird Wood Coffee Table by Gio Pagani

Located in Geneve, CH

High Blackbird Wood Coffee Table by Gio Pagani Dimensions: D 50 x W 50 x H 46 cm. Materials: Fir

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Fir, Wood

High Blackbird Wood Coffee Table by Gio Pagani

H 18.12 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

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High Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the high coffee table you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and glass, every high coffee table was constructed with great care. Find 5874 options for an antique or vintage high coffee table now, or shop our selection of 2397 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect high coffee table — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A high coffee table made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one high coffee table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Andrianna Shamaris, Greenapple and Sebastian Herkner produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a High Coffee Table?

A high coffee table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,880, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $495,500.

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 High Coffee Table

How high should a lift top coffee table be?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The height of a lift top coffee table should match the sofa or chairs that it is used with. The top of the coffee table should reach the height of the seat of the sofa, or within one to two inches lower than it. On 1stDibs, find a range of lift top coffee tables.
How high should a chandelier be from the table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
A chandelier should be 30 to 34 inches above a table in a room with standard 8-foot-high ceilings.
How high should a dining table be?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
How high a dining table should be varies. If you already have your dining chairs, look for a table that is 10 to 12 inches taller than the seat height to provide ample legroom. The standard height for dining tables is around 30 inches. However, you can opt for taller pieces, such as 34- to 36-inch counter-height tables or 40- to 42-inch bar-height tables. Shop a large selection of dining tables on 1stDibs.
How high should a sofa table be?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
A sofa table, or a console, should be the same height as the sofa in front of it.
What is a 36” high table called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
A table that is 36 inches high is called a counter-height table. Due to the increased height of the tabletop, counter-height tables require counter stools or counter-height chairs for comfortable seating. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of counter-height tables.
Why is it called a coffee table?
1 Answer
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.
Is an ottoman a coffee table?
1 Answer
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.
What size should a coffee table be?
1 Answer
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.
Who invented the coffee table?
1 Answer
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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Is 32 inches too high for a dining table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
Whether 32 inches is too high for a dining table depends largely on what chairs you place around it. Dining chairs with seat heights between 20 and 22 inches will typically be able to provide comfortable seating around a 32-inch-tall table. However, 32 inches is slightly taller than the average dining table height, which is 28 to 30 inches. Shop a wide range of dining tables on 1stDibs.
What is the difference between a coffee table and a cocktail table?
1 Answer
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.
What is the difference between a sofa table and a coffee table?
1 Answer
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.
Are end tables taller than coffee tables?
1 Answer
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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What is a tray top coffee table?
1 Answer
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.
How do you style an oval coffee table?
1 Answer
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.
How do I style a Noguchi coffee table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Styling a Noguchi coffee table really depends on the space you’re placing it in. The possibilities are far-reaching, so consider the colors and coordination of the other furniture and fixtures around the table. Noguchi tables look beautiful on their own or styled with flowers, books or pottery. Shop a selection of Isamu Noguchi pieces on 1stDibs.
How much does a coffee table cost?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.
How do you stack books on a coffee table?
1 Answer
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.
What is the best coffee table for a sectional?
1 Answer
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.
How do I authenticate my Noguchi coffee table?
1 Answer
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.

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