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Large rectangular brass and glass coffee table with incised design
Located in New York, NY
Large rectangular brass and glass coffee table with incised design.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Kittinger Coffee Table with Faux Bamboo Legs Incised Design on Top
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Kansas City, MO
Kittinger coffee table. Beautifully and expertly restored and refinished.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Kittinger Midcentury Oval Coffee Table with Incised Design on Faux Bamboo Base
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Lovely midcentury coffee table by Kittinger Furniture Company (Buffalo, NY). This oval table has a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Walnut
H 18.25 in W 39.25 in D 31 in
Oval Kittinger Coffee Table Faux Bamboo Tapered Legs Incised Leafs Design on Top
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern decorative tapered faux bamboo legs coffee table. Carved in leaf top design.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 18 in W 39 in D 31 in
Postmodern Plaster Coffee Table
By John Dickinson
Located in West Chester, PA
Plaster postmodern coffee table circa 1970 with column like round legs and rounded corners. Incised
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plaster
Middle Eastern Copper Coffee Table
Located in Southall, GB
Middle Eastern copper coffee table. Round tray table finely handcrafted, etched, hammered and
Category
20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Copper
The Charles Dudouyt Coffee Table
Located in Banbury, GB
A fine carved and turned oak small circular table in the manner of Charles Dudouyt. The incised oak
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Dark Brown Coromandel Lacquer Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
The rectangular top incised with dragon and phoenix chinoiserie decoration; raised on Ming-style
Category
20th Century French Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Philip & Kelvin LaVerne "Michelangelo" Bronze Coffee Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Dallas, TX
A large incised and acid etched patinated bronze coffee table depicting the creation of man by
Category
Vintage 1960s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Antique Eastlake Walnut Marble Top Coffee Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
Antique Victorian Eastlake Coffee Table
Carved and incised walnut with a beveled Breccia marble
Category
Early 20th Century Eastlake Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Philip And Kelvin LaVerne Spring Festival Coffee Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A gorgeous Spring Festival Coffee table from the iconic father/son duo, Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Pewter
Hollywood Regency Painted Polychromed Low Coffee Table ca. 1940
Located in Shippensburg, PA
HOLLYWOOD REGENCY GILTWOOD LOW TABLE WITH INCISED POLYCHROME PAINTED TOP
Circa 1940s
Item
Category
20th Century European Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Gesso, Giltwood
Dorothy Draper Espana Collection Ivory and Slate Coffee Table
By Heritage-Henredon, Dorothy Draper
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
Hollywood Regency Coffee Table by Maison Jansen. Marble Top. Painted.
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Hollywood Regency Coffee Table by Jansen. This beautiful Parcel Gilt and Paint Decorated French
Category
Mid-20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
H 19 in W 36.748 in D 21.252 in
Hollywood Regency Coffee Table by Maison Jansen, Marble Top, Painted
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Hollywood Regency coffee table by Jansen. This beautiful Parcel gilt and paint decorated French
Category
Vintage 1940s French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Chinese Lacquered Coffee Table with Carved and Gilt Floral Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage lacquered coffee table from the mid-20th century, with carved gilt floral motifs
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Wrought Iron Glass Top Coffee Table in the Gothic Style
By Oscar Bruno Bach
Located in New York, NY
Heavy hand-wrought iron base supports thick (.50") bevelled glass top. The base has incised
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
American Black Lacquer Floral Parcel Gilt Low / Coffee Table, Attributed to Jame
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century low / coffee table features a black lacquered top with rounded out corners and
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
H 16 in W 42 in D 42 in
Large Chinese 19th Century Qing Dynasty Waisted Coffee Table with Rattan Insert
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing dynasty period opium bed coffee table from the 19th century, with rattan insert and
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Rattan
H 20.75 in W 81.25 in D 43.5 in
"Birth, " Nest of Tables by Arriau
By Arriau
Located in New York, NY
Polished brass, quartz. 2pc nest with larger table featuring incised brass top and inset quartz
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cockt...
Materials
Quartz, Brass
Laverne Rectangular Table with Acid Etched Top
Located in New York, NY
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne brass decorated coffee table, with incised and polychromed decoration
Category
Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Tue Poulsen Handcrafted Cocktail/End Table for Haslev, Ceramic Tile Solid Teak
By Tue Poulsen, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
Located in San Diego, CA
Danish modern side or end table by Tue Poulsen for Haslev Møbelsnedkeri A/S, Denmark. round form
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Teak
Chinese Qing Dynasty Period Low Kang Table with Carved Bats and Cabriole Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period low Kang coffee table from the 19th century with carved meander
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 9.5 in W 30 in D 16 in
Stunning 1970s 'Mastercraft', Acid Etched Brass Table by Sculptor Bernhard Rohne
By Mastercraft, Bernhard Rohne
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Beautiful 1970s acid etched brass coffee table in a highly attractive octagon form by sculptor
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 15.36 in Dm 51.19 in
A Chic French Art Deco Gilt-Iron Circular Table with Mirrored Top by Rene Drouet
By René Drouet
Located in San Francisco, CA
A chic French art deco gilt-iron circular table with mirrored top; by Rene Drouet; the round
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Metamorphic Library Steps
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A George III design, mahogany four-step metamorphic library coffee table, with decorative gilt
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English George III Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Marianna von Allesch Incised Glazed Taupe Art Pottery Table Lamp, 1950s
By Marianna von Allesch
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Marianna von Allesch handcrafted Earthen Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp. Featuring a hand thrown
Category
Vintage 1950s American Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Coffee Table in Zinc by Nero & Patuzzi for Gruppo NP2, 1970s
By Nerone and Patuzzi
Located in Rivoli, IT
del piano del tavolo. I lati sono caratterizzati da linee di zinco incise in modo intricato. La base
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Zinc
Custom Italian Art Design 2-Drawer Red Blue Stripe White Glass Low Coffee Table
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
this table by Cosulich Interiors & Antiques, is the minimalist and geometric design, the sophisticated
Category
2010s Italian Organic Modern Center Tables
Materials
Brass
H 12 in W 49.5 in D 39 in
Custom Italian Art Design 2-Drawer Red Blue Stripe White Glass Low Coffee Table
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
this table by Cosulich Interiors & Antiques, is the minimalist and geometric design, the sophisticated
Category
2010s Italian Organic Modern Center Tables
Materials
Brass
H 12 in W 49.5 in D 39 in
Pair of Midcentury Kittinger Side Tables with Drawers on Faux Bamboo Base
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Lovely pair of Hollywood Regency style end / side tables with a walnut case that has an incised
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Side Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Walnut
John Van Koert "Casa Del Sol" Parquetry Walnut End Table with Opening Top
By John Van Koert
Located in Chicago, IL
John Van Koert for Drexel side table or petite coffee table with walnut block parquetry top that
Category
Vintage 1950s American End Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Walnut
H 20.25 in W 20.25 in D 30 in
Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios Banded White Table Lamp
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Bainbridge, NY
American Mid-Century Modern Gordon Martz M51 glazed stoneware table lamp. Featuring a classic
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Pair P. Sanfilippo California Modern Black & White Chalkware Table Lamps, 1950s
By P. Sanfilippo
Located in Bainbridge, NY
California Contemporary hand sculpted Pair of Incised Black and White Table Lamps by P. Sanfillipo
Category
Early 20th Century American Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Composition
H 26 in W 7 in D 7 in
Michael Andersen & Son Bornholm Brown & Off White Pottery Table Lamp, 1960s
By Michael Andersen & Son
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Scandinavian Modern Michael Andersen & Son Coffee & Cream Pottery Lamp, circa 1960's. Featuring a
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Stainless Steel 'Luar' Op Art Dining Table by Ross Littell for ICF
By Ross Littell
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
coffee table variants that were also produced.
Biography: Ross Littell (1924-2000) was an American
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Japanese Antique Mustard Glaze Ceramic Planter with Incised Butterfly Decor
Located in Yonkers, NY
be a centerpiece on a coffee table, bringing a splash of color and elegance, or placed in front of a
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Document Box with Incised Concentric Motifs and Partial Opening Top
Located in Yonkers, NY
captivating centerpiece on a modern coffee table or as an intriguing accent in a vintage-themed study. It
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Antique Document Wooden Box with Incised Diamond Motifs and Wave Patterns
Located in Yonkers, NY
on a coffee table or bookshelf, it could store remotes or serve as a conversation-starting decorative
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Round Primitive Ceramic Decorative Trinket Studio Pottery Dish with Lid in Brown
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
table, or bar. It is round and glazed in a deep brown. The lid on the top features an incised geometric
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Mid-Century Modern Bennett Walsh Pacific Stoneware Yellow Tiger Ashtray
Located in Charleston, SC
rim has three slots for holding cigarettes. A great coffee table piece. In the mid-1960s, Pacific
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Stoneware, Paint
Hand Inscribed Horn, Bone Box
Located in New York, NY
a sublte texture. Lined in wood. A great addition to any coffee table or desk. Measures: 9x12.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Horn, Wood
Ink Blue/Natural Horn Checkerboard Box
Located in New York, NY
set on a wood structure. A great addition to any desk or coffee table.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bone, Wood
Fratelli Fanciullacci Pottery Vase Moroccan Pattern Design 1960s Italian Raymor
By Fratelli Fanciullacci
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
placed on a coffee table or mantelpiece in a living room, or on a dining table or sideboard in a dining
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
H 9.93 in W 7.09 in D 5.32 in
Antique 1800s English Carved Oak Coffer Storage Trunk Box
Located in Centennial, CO
carved patterns in the front. It could be used as a coffee table, at the foot of a bed for storage, or in
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Gothic Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
Suitcase Steamer Leather Original Interior Blue & White Ticking Leather 22" long
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
hallway; a coffee or low table or decorative object.
Length 56cm., 22" Depth 35.5cm., 14" Height 23cm. 9
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
H 9.06 in W 22.05 in D 13.98 in
Antique Monumental Asian Turkish Moorish Tinned Copper Round Islamic Tray 19th C
Located in North Hollywood, CA
large scale tray, will make stunning top for a coffee table or cocktail table.
It is also fitted on the
Category
Antique 19th Century Turkish Islamic Decorative Art
Materials
Copper, Tin
Italian Incised Copper Table
Located in Montecito, CA
An interesting coffee table with an etched copper top on walnut frame. The design on the top is
Category
20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Copper
Mid-Century Rustic Brazilian Rosewood Coffee Table with Incised Fish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century rustic Brazilian rosewood coffee table featuring a carved fish. This table was custom
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Max Kuehne Coffee Table
By Max Kuehne
Located in New York, NY
A large and unusual coffee table by Max Kuehne (1880-1968).
The table signed on the lower right
Category
Mid-20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Silver Leaf Kuehne Coffee Table
By Max Kuehne
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Mid-Century coffee table with simple, elegant lines, and incised floral design on top
Category
Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Romweber Dark Oak Coffee Table
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Dark-stained oak cocktail table by Romweber featuring an incised diamond-patterned top with a
Category
Vintage 1940s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Max Kuehne Silver leaf Coffee Table
By Max Kuehne
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful vintage Max Kuehne coffee table, finished in silver leaf and with incised design of
Category
Mid-20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
French Modern Design Marble-Top Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French modern design brass based coffee table with a marble top incised with a vine and leaf design.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Dux Teak and Sycamore Coffee Table, Sweden, circa 1960
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Richmond, VA
A fine Dux of Sweden richly grained teak coffee table of mortise and tenon construction with
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Sycamore, Teak
Elegant 1940's english lacquer coffee table with Asian Decor.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Lacquered Asian themed coffee table with incised chinoiserie decoration in gold
Category
20th Century English Coffee and Cocktail Tables
A ROBUST CELTIC BROOCH-FOOT COFFEE TABLE WITH FAUX IVORY
By Derapage Design
Located in San Francisco, CA
medallion, surrounded by a raised border of incised triangles, all above are a rcessed belt-line of cracked
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Deco glass top table
Located in Hudson, NY
Spectacular French art deco table with gilt starburst incised onto glass top.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Italian Scagliola Table Top
Located in Bantam, CT
A good and highly decorative scagliola table top incised on Belgian slate depicting various
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Scagliola
Happy Creature Tile Table
Located in New York, NY
With alternating smooth black tiles and incised multi colored tiles.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Incised Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic incised coffee table available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every incised coffee table was constructed with great care. Find 74 options for an antique or vintage incised 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 incised coffee table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An incised coffee table made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Hollywood Regency — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one incised coffee table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Tue Poulsen and Roger Capron produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Incised Coffee Table?
The average selling price for an incised coffee table at 1stDibs is $3,200, while they’re typically $180 on the low end and $39,000 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right coffee-tables-cocktail-tables for You
As a practical focal point in your living area, antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables are an invaluable addition to any interior.
Low tables that were initially used as tea tables or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. Early coffee tables surfaced in Victorian-era England, likely influenced by the use of tea tables in Japanese tea gardens. In the United States, furniture makers worked to introduce low, long tables into their offerings as the popularity of coffee and “coffee breaks” took hold during the late 19th century and early 20th century.
It didn’t take long for coffee tables and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Originally, these tables were as simple as they are practical — as high as your sofa and made primarily of wood. In recent years, however, metal, glass and plastics have become popular in coffee tables and cocktail tables, and design hasn’t been restricted to the conventional low profile, either.
Visionary craftspeople such as Paul Evans introduced bold, geometric designs that challenge the traditional idea of what a coffee table can be. The elongated rectangles and wide boxy forms of Evans’s desirable Cityscape coffee table, for example, will meet your needs but undoubtedly prove imposing in your living space.
If you’re shopping for an older coffee table to bring into your home — be it an antique Georgian-style coffee table made of mahogany or walnut with decorative inlays or a classic square mid-century modern piece comprised of rosewood designed by the likes of Ettore Sottsass — there are a few things you should keep in mind.
Both the table itself and what you put on it should align with the overall design of the room, not just by what you think looks fashionable in isolation. According to interior designer Tamara Eaton, the material of your vintage coffee table is something you need to consider. “With a glass coffee table, you also have to think about the surface underneath, like the rug or floor,” she says. “With wood and stone tables, you think about what’s on top.”
Find the perfect centerpiece for any room, no matter what your personal furniture style on 1stDibs. Browse a vast selection of antique, new and vintage coffee table and cocktail tables today.
Questions About Incised Coffee Table
- Is an ottoman a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Typically, 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.
- Who invented the coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024No 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. - Why is it called a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs 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, 2024Yes, 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022While 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, 2023To 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, 2024Yes, 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, 2024How 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, 2024The 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, 2021The 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, 2022To 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, 2021A 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, 2022Modern 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.
- Are glass coffee tables durable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether 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, 2023To 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, 2024The 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.
- What is a tray top coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021Tray 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Styling 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.
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