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Flower Table by India Mahdavi
Flower Table by India Mahdavi

Flower Table by India Mahdavi

By India Mahdavi

Located in Paddington, NSW

Lacquer coffee table. Free shape. Composed of three modules / three colors. Like carefully colored

Category

Early 2000s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Marble Helios Table by India Mahdavi
Marble Helios Table by India Mahdavi

Marble Helios Table by India Mahdavi

By India Mahdavi

Located in Pireaus-Athens, Greece

The new commission by Carwan Gallery is a reflection on the link between India Mahdavi’s work and

Category

2010s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Glass coffee table by Pierre Jeanneret, 1960s, India
Glass coffee table by Pierre Jeanneret, 1960s, India

Glass coffee table by Pierre Jeanneret, 1960s, India

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

Handcrafted in India, the glass table reflects Jeanneret’s commitment to local materials and

Category

Vintage 1960s Indian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak, Glass

Iron and Wood Coffee Table Imported from India
Iron and Wood Coffee Table Imported from India

Iron and Wood Coffee Table Imported from India

Located in Stamford, CT

This is a great iron and wood coffee table imported from India. With its thin decorative iron legs

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Rajasthani Red Coffee Table with Glass Top, India
Rajasthani Red Coffee Table with Glass Top, India

Rajasthani Red Coffee Table with Glass Top, India

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Rajasthani India low table with glass top Rajasthani coffee or side table in red and gold colors

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Handmade Folk Art Bar Coffee Table, India 1970's
Handmade Folk Art Bar Coffee Table, India 1970's

Handmade Folk Art Bar Coffee Table, India 1970's

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Handmade Folk Art Bar Coffee Table. Made in India, 1970's period. This round coffee table

Category

Vintage 1970s Indian Folk Art Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Copper, Lead

Antique Anglo-Raj Hand-Painted Teak Coffee Table India
Antique Anglo-Raj Hand-Painted Teak Coffee Table India

Antique Anglo-Raj Hand-Painted Teak Coffee Table India

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Exquisite rare Anglo Raj Indian hand-painted teak coffee table. Top is red wine color, dark green

Category

Vintage 1920s Indian Anglo Raj Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Fallada White Oak Coffee Table With Black India ink Base
Fallada White Oak Coffee Table With Black India ink Base

Fallada White Oak Coffee Table With Black India ink Base

By Brett Paulin

Located in Toronto, Ontario

The Fallada white oak coffee table features is entirely crafted by hand. The top features a

Category

2010s Canadian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Maple, Oak

N-Shape Coffee Table by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India, Circa 1960
N-Shape Coffee Table by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India, Circa 1960

N-Shape Coffee Table by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India, Circa 1960

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Tokyo, JP

An authentic mid-century piece from Pierre Jeanneret’s legendary Chandigarh commission. Crafted in teak wood.

Category

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

Materials

Teak

N-Shape Coffee Table by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India, Circa 1960
N-Shape Coffee Table by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India, Circa 1960

N-Shape Coffee Table by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India, Circa 1960

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Tokyo, JP

An authentic mid-century piece from Pierre Jeanneret’s legendary Chandigarh commission. Crafted in teak wood.

Category

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

Materials

Teak

N-Shape Coffee Table by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India, Circa 1960
N-Shape Coffee Table by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India, Circa 1960

N-Shape Coffee Table by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India, Circa 1960

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Tokyo, JP

An authentic mid-century piece from Pierre Jeanneret’s legendary Chandigarh commission. Crafted in teak wood.

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Coffee Table, PGI Hopsital, France/India c. 1965-66
Pierre Jeanneret Coffee Table, PGI Hopsital, France/India c. 1965-66

Pierre Jeanneret Coffee Table, PGI Hopsital, France/India c. 1965-66

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Los Angeles, CA

PIERRE JEANNERET Teak occasional / coffee table from the PGI hospital France/India c. 1965-66

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak

Reflection Coffee Table in India Ink–Dyed Ash by Alexis & Ginger
Reflection Coffee Table in India Ink–Dyed Ash by Alexis & Ginger

Reflection Coffee Table in India Ink–Dyed Ash by Alexis & Ginger

By Alexis & Ginger

Located in Brooklyn, NY

In the Reflection coffee table, abstract colored pools of opalescent and transparent stained glass

Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stained Glass, Ash

Antique Door Panel from India Made into a Accent or Coffee Table, Iron Base
Antique Door Panel from India Made into a Accent or Coffee Table, Iron Base

Antique Door Panel from India Made into a Accent or Coffee Table, Iron Base

Located in Stamford, CT

Late 19th century Courtyard Door Panel from India made into a coffee or accent table with a iron

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Indian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Black Iron Round Cocktail Table, India, Contemporary
Black Iron Round Cocktail Table, India, Contemporary

Black Iron Round Cocktail Table, India, Contemporary

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary Indian black iron round coffee table. Three tapered legs with T shape designed top

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Barbuda Table
Barbuda Table

Barbuda Table

By India Foster, Shizen Studio

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This table is made from salvaged limestone and FSC certified oak. The thick wood top sits atop two

Category

2010s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Limestone

Rikt Coffee Table
Rikt Coffee Table

Rikt Coffee Table

Located in Udaipur, IN

The Rikt Coffee Table is a stunning example of handcrafted artistry and cultural design, inspired

Category

2010s Indian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Tropique Table
Tropique Table

Tropique Table

$6,720Sale Price|20% Off

Tropique Table

By India Foster, Shizen Studio

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This table is made from piece of reclaimed tropical almond. The solid, curved wood top sits atop a

Category

2010s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Deco Table
Deco Table

Deco Table

By India Foster, Shizen Studio

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The Deco Table is made from solid, reclaimed Florida mahogany that was toppled during a hurricane

Category

2010s American Streamlined Moderne Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Cyclia Coffee Table
Cyclia Coffee Table

Cyclia Coffee Table

$3,750 / item

Cyclia Coffee Table

Located in Paris, FR

Coffee Table Cylia with base structure in solid aluminium in antique brass finish and with white

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Aluminum, Brass

Delight Coffee Table
Delight Coffee Table

Delight Coffee Table

$13,854 / item

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

Rhapsody Coffee Table
Rhapsody Coffee Table

Rhapsody Coffee Table

$15,796 / item

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

Illusion Coffee Table
Illusion Coffee Table

Illusion Coffee Table

$18,125 / item

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

17th-18th Century Hand-Carved Naga Bench / Table Nagaland, India
17th-18th Century Hand-Carved Naga Bench / Table Nagaland, India

17th-18th Century Hand-Carved Naga Bench / Table Nagaland, India

Located in Wainscott, NY

geometry and timeless form make it equally suited as a sculptural bench or coffee table in a modern

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Indian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Feathers Side Table in Agra Red Stone Handcrafted In India
Feathers Side Table in Agra Red Stone Handcrafted In India

Feathers Side Table in Agra Red Stone Handcrafted In India

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

table using locally available stones. The arrangement of the carved leaf motif is toned down to give a

Category

2010s Indian Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Tiger Table 'Top Only' Handcrafted in India by Stephanie Odegard
Tiger Table 'Top Only' Handcrafted in India by Stephanie Odegard

Tiger Table 'Top Only' Handcrafted in India by Stephanie Odegard

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

The Tiger Table is inspired by one of the most popular Stephanie Odegard's carpet designs. The

Category

2010s Indian Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Patinated Wooden Naga Table, Crafted in India, Early 20th Century
Patinated Wooden Naga Table, Crafted in India, Early 20th Century

Patinated Wooden Naga Table, Crafted in India, Early 20th Century

Located in Amsterdam, NL

This exceptional Naga coffee table, handcrafted from a single piece of wood, embodies the rich

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Gateway Brass Coffee Table
Gateway Brass Coffee Table

Gateway Brass Coffee Table

Located in Paris, FR

Coffee table Gateway Brass with all structure in solid aged brass.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Coffee Table PJ-020514
Coffee Table PJ-020514

Coffee Table PJ-020514

By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina

Located in Paris, FR

, India

Category

Vintage 1960s Indian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Pierre Jeanneret Coffee Table
Pierre Jeanneret Coffee Table

Pierre Jeanneret Coffee Table

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pierre Jeanneret Coffee table from Chandigarh, India, circa 1960. Teak and glass. Provenance

Category

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

Materials

Glass, Teak

Long Modern Coffee Table
Long Modern Coffee Table

Long Modern Coffee Table

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

M/1364 - Long modern coffee table in pressed bamboo, never used, perfect for a sitting room

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bamboo

Set of Two Agate Jigsaw Inlay Side Tables Handcrafted in India
Set of Two Agate Jigsaw Inlay Side Tables Handcrafted in India

Set of Two Agate Jigsaw Inlay Side Tables Handcrafted in India

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

Jigsaw Tables in White Marble, Handcrafted in India Size: 18" x 18" x 18" H. Table shapes include round

Category

2010s Indian Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Lily Black Coffee Table
Lily Black Coffee Table

Lily Black Coffee Table

Located in New York, NY

A lily flower-inspired black bone inlay coffee table with hammered brass sheet legs wrapped around

Category

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

Materials

Bone, Wood

Oval Ivy Dining Inlay Table Handcrafted In India By Stephanie Odegard
Oval Ivy Dining Inlay Table Handcrafted In India By Stephanie Odegard

Oval Ivy Dining Inlay Table Handcrafted In India By Stephanie Odegard

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

The Ivy table is a part of the Ornamenti collection. Delicately cut pieces of agate, tiger eyes

Category

2010s Indian Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Agate Jigsaw Inlay Side Table Handcrafted in India By Stephanie Odegard
Agate Jigsaw Inlay Side Table Handcrafted in India By Stephanie Odegard

Agate Jigsaw Inlay Side Table Handcrafted in India By Stephanie Odegard

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

The Agate Jigsaw table is a part of the Ornamenti collection. Delicately cut rare pieces of agate

Category

2010s Indian Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Set of Two Palms Tables in Green Marble Handcrafted in India
Set of Two Palms Tables in Green Marble Handcrafted in India

Set of Two Palms Tables in Green Marble Handcrafted in India

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

The Palms table is a part of the Ornamenti collection. Delicately cut pieces of agate, tiger eyes

Category

2010s Indian Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Brown Patinated Wooden Naga Table, Crafted in India, Early 20th Century
Brown Patinated Wooden Naga Table, Crafted in India, Early 20th Century

Brown Patinated Wooden Naga Table, Crafted in India, Early 20th Century

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Hewn by hand, this Naga coffee table, handcrafted from a single piece of wood, embodies the rich

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Pierre Jeanneret Coffee Table
Pierre Jeanneret Coffee Table

Pierre Jeanneret Coffee Table

$7,600Sale Price|20% Off

Pierre Jeanneret Coffee Table

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Toronto, Ontario

A very unusual and rather rare Pierre Jeanneret coffee table in solid and plated teak. This

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Brutalist Solid Wood Coffee Table
Brutalist Solid Wood Coffee Table

Brutalist Solid Wood Coffee Table

Located in Westwood, NJ

The coffee table makes a commanding statement with its bold sculptural form and faceted surface

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail ...

Materials

Wood

Clove Grey Coffee Table
Clove Grey Coffee Table

Clove Grey Coffee Table

Located in New York, NY

sunlight. 4. Made in India. 5. As the piece is handmade please expect slight colour variations. 6. The

Category

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

Materials

Bone, Wood

Palms Table in Green Marble Handcrafted in India by Stephanie Odegard
Palms Table in Green Marble Handcrafted in India by Stephanie Odegard

Palms Table in Green Marble Handcrafted in India by Stephanie Odegard

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

The Palms table is a part of the Ornamenti collection. Delicately cut pieces of agate, tiger eyes

Category

2010s Indian Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Feathers Side Table in Black Marble Handcrafted In India By Stephanie Odegard
Feathers Side Table in Black Marble Handcrafted In India By Stephanie Odegard

Feathers Side Table in Black Marble Handcrafted In India By Stephanie Odegard

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

table using locally available stones. The arrangement of the carved leaf motif is toned down to give a

Category

2010s Indian Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Butterfly Inlay Table In White Marble Handcrafted in India By Stephanie Odegard
Butterfly Inlay Table In White Marble Handcrafted in India By Stephanie Odegard

Butterfly Inlay Table In White Marble Handcrafted in India By Stephanie Odegard

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

The butterfly table is a part of the Ornamenti collection. Delicately cut pieces of agate, tiger

Category

2010s Indian Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Magnolia Table Inlay in White Marble Handcrafted in India by Stephanie Odegard
Magnolia Table Inlay in White Marble Handcrafted in India by Stephanie Odegard

Magnolia Table Inlay in White Marble Handcrafted in India by Stephanie Odegard

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

Florence in the 17th century. Magnolia Table in White Marble Size- 36"x36"x18"H Materials - Marble, Hand

Category

2010s Indian Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Set of Two Butterfly Inlay Tables in White Marble Handcrafted in India
Set of Two Butterfly Inlay Tables in White Marble Handcrafted in India

Set of Two Butterfly Inlay Tables in White Marble Handcrafted in India

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

The butterfly table is a part of the Ornamenti collection. Delicately cut pieces of agate, tiger

Category

2010s Indian Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Sunflower Black Oval Coffee Table
Sunflower Black Oval Coffee Table

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

Butterfly Inlay Table in White Marble Handcrafted in India by Stephanie Odegard
Butterfly Inlay Table in White Marble Handcrafted in India by Stephanie Odegard

Butterfly Inlay Table in White Marble Handcrafted in India by Stephanie Odegard

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

The butterfly table is a part of the Ornamenti collection. Delicately cut pieces of agate, tiger

Category

2010s Indian Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Marble

Norty Set of 2 Coffee Table
Norty Set of 2 Coffee Table

Norty Set of 2 Coffee Table

Located in Paris, FR

Coffee Table Norty Set of 2 with solid aluminium and iron bases and tops structure in vintage

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Iron

Coastal Style Large Square Coffee Table
Coastal Style Large Square Coffee Table

Coastal Style Large Square Coffee Table

Located in Westwood, NJ

Coffee table brings refined simplicity and relaxed sophistication to any living space. Crafted in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

LX2 Table in Copper Clad Over MDF Handcrafted in India by Stephanie Odegard
LX2 Table in Copper Clad Over MDF Handcrafted in India by Stephanie Odegard

LX2 Table in Copper Clad Over MDF Handcrafted in India by Stephanie Odegard

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

two hammered brass clad 'L' fit together to create a coffee table. Simple, minimal and functional

Category

2010s Indian Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

LX2 Table in Brass Clad Over MDF Handcrafted in India by Stephanie Odegard
LX2 Table in Brass Clad Over MDF Handcrafted in India by Stephanie Odegard

LX2 Table in Brass Clad Over MDF Handcrafted in India by Stephanie Odegard

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

two hammered brass clad 'L' fit together to create a coffee table. Simple, minimal and functional

Category

2010s Indian Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Square Minimalist Marble Top Coffee Table
Square Minimalist Marble Top Coffee Table

Square Minimalist Marble Top Coffee Table

Located in Westwood, NJ

Coffee table blends timeless natural stone with artisanal ironwork, offering a refined centerpiece

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Wrought Iron

LX2 Table White Bronze Clad Over MDF Handcrafted in India by Stephanie Odegard
LX2 Table White Bronze Clad Over MDF Handcrafted in India by Stephanie Odegard

LX2 Table White Bronze Clad Over MDF Handcrafted in India by Stephanie Odegard

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

two hammered brass clad 'L' fit together to create a coffee table. Simple, minimal and functional

Category

2010s Indian Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

LX2 Table in Brass Clad Over MDF Handcrafted in India by Stephanie Odegard
LX2 Table in Brass Clad Over MDF Handcrafted in India by Stephanie Odegard

LX2 Table in Brass Clad Over MDF Handcrafted in India by Stephanie Odegard

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

two hammered brass clad 'L' fit together to create a coffee table. Simple, minimal and functional

Category

2010s Indian Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

LX2 Table in Copper Clad over MDF Handcrafted in India by Stephanie Odegard
LX2 Table in Copper Clad over MDF Handcrafted in India by Stephanie Odegard

LX2 Table in Copper Clad over MDF Handcrafted in India by Stephanie Odegard

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

two hammered brass clad 'L' fit together to create a coffee table. Simple, minimal and functional

Category

2010s Indian Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

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India Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic India coffee table available at 1stDibs. Each India coffee table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. If you’re shopping for a India coffee table, we have 205 options in-stock, while there are 74 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect India coffee table — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A India coffee table, designed in the Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one India coffee table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Scarlet Splendour, Pierre Jeanneret and Nika Zupanc produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a India Coffee Table?

Prices for a India coffee table start at $85 and top out at $27,750 with the average selling for $3,517.

Finding the Right Coffee-tables-cocktail-tables for You

As a practical focal point in your living area, antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables are an invaluable addition to any interior.

Low tables that were initially used as tea tables or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. Early coffee tables surfaced in Victorian-era England, likely influenced by the use of tea tables in Japanese tea gardens. In the United States, furniture makers worked to introduce low, long tables into their offerings as the popularity of coffee and “coffee breaks” took hold during the late 19th century and early 20th century.

It didn’t take long for coffee tables and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Originally, these tables were as simple as they are practical — as high as your sofa and made primarily of wood. In recent years, however, metal, glass and plastics have become popular in coffee tables and cocktail tables, and design hasn’t been restricted to the conventional low profile, either.

Visionary craftspeople such as Paul Evans introduced bold, geometric designs that challenge the traditional idea of what a coffee table can be. The elongated rectangles and wide boxy forms of Evans’s desirable Cityscape coffee table, for example, will meet your needs but undoubtedly prove imposing in your living space.

If you’re shopping for an older coffee table to bring into your home — be it an antique Georgian-style coffee table made of mahogany or walnut with decorative inlays or a classic square mid-century modern piece comprised of rosewood designed by the likes of Ettore Sottsass — there are a few things you should keep in mind.

Both the table itself and what you put on it should align with the overall design of the room, not just by what you think looks fashionable in isolation. According to interior designer Tamara Eaton, the material of your vintage coffee table is something you need to consider. “With a glass coffee table, you also have to think about the surface underneath, like the rug or floor,” she says. “With wood and stone tables, you think about what’s on top.”

Find the perfect centerpiece for any room, no matter what your personal furniture style on 1stDibs — shop Art Deco coffee tables, travertine coffee tables and other antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables today.

Questions About India Coffee Table
  • 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 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 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 ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.

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

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

    Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between a center table and a coffee table is usually size. Center tables tend to be larger-sized accent tables placed in the center of seating areas. On the other hand, coffee tables are smaller tables usually positioned in front of sofas and loveseats. On 1stDibs, find a variety of center tables and coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a coffee table and a console table is in the design. A coffee table is a low table that comes in many shapes, such as surfaces that are rectangles, squares, ovals or circles. Console tables are taller and usually have elongated shapes, such as ovals, rectangles or semicircles. Placement is another differentiator between the two types of tables. Coffee tables usually go in front of sofas and loveseats, while console tables may be placed behind a sofa or loveseat or along a wall. Find a large collection of coffee tables and console tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    There isn't really a standard size of a coffee table. Manufacturers produce coffee tables in a range of sizes and shapes. However, many rectangular tables are around 45 to 48 inches in length by 25 to 28 inches in width. Heights typically range from 16 to 18 inches. Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    Tray top coffee tables are coffee tables with long, flat rectangular surfaces that are supported by an x-frame base. Low tables that were initially used as tea or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. After coffee drinking and “coffee breaks” became popular, it didn’t take long for coffee and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary tray top coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Coffee tables became popular in the 1920s and ’30s. Pieces from this time period often show off the characteristics of Art Deco design, such as metal accents, mirrored finishes and the use of exotic woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Coffee tables first came into use during the Victorian era, largely in response to the rise of coffee houses in London. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Whether glass coffee tables are durable depends on the craftsmanship and the materials. Generally, tables with tempered glass are less likely to shatter and break. How well you care for a coffee table will also impact its life span. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of glass coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    How big a coffee table for a sectional should be depends on the dimensions of the sectional. For a balanced look, a coffee table should be roughly two-thirds of the length of the sofa portion of a sofa and chaise sectional. If you have an L-shaped sofa, the coffee table should be around two-thirds of the length of each arm. Find a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To authenticate your Noguchi coffee table, there are three different marks to look for. Isamu Noguchi’s signature will be on the edge of the table and on a medallion under the base. Even under the medallion, you will find Noguchi’s initials. Shop a collection of properly vetted Noguchi pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.