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Tendo Mokko Japanese Low Coffee Table
Tendo Mokko Japanese Low Coffee Table

Tendo Mokko Japanese Low Coffee Table

Located in Petworth, GB

Japanese low coffee table with stylised legs Laminated cherry wood Designed by Saburo Inui for

Category

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

Materials

Laminate, Cherry

Japanese Low Coffee Table
Japanese Low Coffee Table

Japanese Low Coffee Table

By Gumps

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Vintage Japanese coffee table in the style of 19th century Japanese 'Wakasa' tables. Made by Gumps

Category

Vintage 1960s American Anglo-Japanese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Tendo Mokko “Zataku” Japanese Modern Low Coffee Table 1970s
Tendo Mokko “Zataku” Japanese Modern Low Coffee Table 1970s

Tendo Mokko “Zataku” Japanese Modern Low Coffee Table 1970s

By Tendo Mokko

Located in Debrecen, HU

An original Tendo Mokko Japanese low table, representing one of the most refined expressions of

Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Plywood

Japanese Antique Primitive Low Table / Coffee Table Center Table / Wabi-sabi
Japanese Antique Primitive Low Table / Coffee Table Center Table / Wabi-sabi

Japanese Antique Primitive Low Table / Coffee Table Center Table / Wabi-sabi

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

Overview A profound dialogue between utility and elegance, this unique low table is a sculptural

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

1910s-20s Japanese antique wabi sabi Zataku, low canter table, low coffee table
1910s-20s Japanese antique wabi sabi Zataku, low canter table, low coffee table

1910s-20s Japanese antique wabi sabi Zataku, low canter table, low coffee table

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Japanese antique Zataku low table for 4 people, a set of tabletop & wooden leg frame. Aimed to

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Cedar

Low Japanese Table for Tendo Mokko, Japan
Low Japanese Table for Tendo Mokko, Japan

Low Japanese Table for Tendo Mokko, Japan

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

recommended as a side table for low seating. This tables reflects the beauty of Japanese aesthetics with

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Wabi-Sabi Coffee Table, Japan circa 1950
Wabi-Sabi Coffee Table, Japan circa 1950

Wabi-Sabi Coffee Table, Japan circa 1950

Located in Culver City, CA

Japan, 1950 Low coffee table in oak with single-board top, simple apron, exposed pegged joinery

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Japanese Taisho Period Negoro Lacquer Coffee Table
Japanese Taisho Period Negoro Lacquer Coffee Table

Japanese Taisho Period Negoro Lacquer Coffee Table

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is a wonderful example of a Japanese Negoro Lacquer Low or Coffee Table that would integrate

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Low Coffee Table, Saburo Inui, Tendo Mokko, 1960s
Low Coffee Table, Saburo Inui, Tendo Mokko, 1960s

Low Coffee Table, Saburo Inui, Tendo Mokko, 1960s

By Saburo Inui

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

Coffee table by Saburo Inui in bentwood. Manufactured by Tendo Mokko in the year 1960s in Japan

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bentwood

Japanese Vintage Low Table (Fuzukue), Early Showa Period (1926-)
Japanese Vintage Low Table (Fuzukue), Early Showa Period (1926-)

Japanese Vintage Low Table (Fuzukue), Early Showa Period (1926-)

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

style: use it as a low coffee table, writing desk, or display platform for ceramics, books, or a tea

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cypress

Japanese Vintage Low Table (Zataku), Keyaki & Maple, Early Showa
Japanese Vintage Low Table (Zataku), Keyaki & Maple, Early Showa

Japanese Vintage Low Table (Zataku), Keyaki & Maple, Early Showa

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This Japanese vintage low table (zataku) was crafted in the Early Showa Period (1926–). The top is

Category

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

Materials

Wood, Maple, Harewood

Matched Pair Of Meiji Period Wabi Sabi Japanese Low Tables
Matched Pair Of Meiji Period Wabi Sabi Japanese Low Tables

Matched Pair Of Meiji Period Wabi Sabi Japanese Low Tables

Located in London, GB

A matched pair of late 19th C. Meiji period Japanese coffee/low tables. Constructed in cedar with

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cedar

Antique Japanese Keyaki Tenjin Low Table, Meiji Period(1868–1912)
Antique Japanese Keyaki Tenjin Low Table, Meiji Period(1868–1912)

Antique Japanese Keyaki Tenjin Low Table, Meiji Period(1868–1912)

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This antique Tenjin low table was crafted in the Meiji period (1868–1912) from solid keyaki

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Low Table, Zelkova Wood, Wabi-Sabi, Circa 1900
Japanese Antique Low Table, Zelkova Wood, Wabi-Sabi, Circa 1900

Japanese Antique Low Table, Zelkova Wood, Wabi-Sabi, Circa 1900

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

design. The table’s low height reflects traditional Japanese living, where furniture was designed for

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cedar, Hardwood

Matthias Biberon Japanese Cedar & Oak Low Table 2024
Matthias Biberon Japanese Cedar & Oak Low Table 2024

Matthias Biberon Japanese Cedar & Oak Low Table 2024

By Matthias Biberon

Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares

These low table is a very special Matthias Biberon work, in Japanese Cedar and Oak. All joints are

Category

2010s French Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak, Cedar

Japanese Showa Period Large Wakasa Lacquered Low Table with Leaf Decoration
Japanese Showa Period Large Wakasa Lacquered Low Table with Leaf Decoration

Japanese Showa Period Large Wakasa Lacquered Low Table with Leaf Decoration

Located in New York, NY

This large Japanese rectangular low table with block legs is decorated with leafy vines on fine

Category

Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Wooden Low Table, Japanese Antique, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei
Wooden Low Table, Japanese Antique, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei

Wooden Low Table, Japanese Antique, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This is a wooden antique low table from the Meiji era. It was used as a working table for

Category

Early 20th Century Meiji Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Wooden Low Table, Japanese Antique, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei
Wooden Low Table, Japanese Antique, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei

Wooden Low Table, Japanese Antique, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

Introducing our exquisite low table, a stunning example of the beauty found in wabi-sabi and

Category

Early 20th Century Meiji Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Meiji Era (1868–1912) Japanese Antique Low Table (Zataku) in Sugi Wood
Meiji Era (1868–1912) Japanese Antique Low Table (Zataku) in Sugi Wood

Meiji Era (1868–1912) Japanese Antique Low Table (Zataku) in Sugi Wood

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This Japanese low table (zataku) was crafted in the Meiji Era (1868–1912) from sugi (Japanese cedar

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Petite Meiji Period Japanese Chestnut Low Table with Wabi-Sabi Patina, 1860–1910
Petite Meiji Period Japanese Chestnut Low Table with Wabi-Sabi Patina, 1860–1910

Petite Meiji Period Japanese Chestnut Low Table with Wabi-Sabi Patina, 1860–1910

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Japan, circa 1860–1910 (Meiji period). A small, quietly endearing antique low table crafted from

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Chestnut

Wooden Display Stand, Low Table, Japanese Antique, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei
Wooden Display Stand, Low Table, Japanese Antique, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei

Wooden Display Stand, Low Table, Japanese Antique, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This is a wooden antique low table from the Meiji era. It was used as a working table for

Category

Early 20th Century Meiji Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Tray Top Low Table
Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Tray Top Low Table

Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Tray Top Low Table

Located in New York, NY

Decorated with floral blossoms and birds in crimson, blue, and gilt on an ivory ground; the shaped removable tray top on a conforming base with cabriole legs ending in pad feet.

Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Japanese antique wooden small low table/1868-1920/coffee table
Japanese antique wooden small low table/1868-1920/coffee table

Japanese antique wooden small low table/1868-1920/coffee table

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an antique wooden low table that was used in rural areas and shops in Japan. In Japanese

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Tables

Materials

Wood

Solid Walnut Minimalist Hari Coffee Table
Solid Walnut Minimalist Hari Coffee Table

Solid Walnut Minimalist Hari Coffee Table

By Mokko Amsterdam

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Inspired by the simplicity of traditional Japanese architectural timber structures. The low coffee

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Solid Walnut Minimalist Hari Coffee Table
Solid Walnut Minimalist Hari Coffee Table

Solid Walnut Minimalist Hari Coffee Table

By Mokko Amsterdam

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Inspired by the simplicity of traditional Japanese architectural timber structures. The low coffee

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Solid Walnut Brutalist Hari Coffee Table
Solid Walnut Brutalist Hari Coffee Table

Solid Walnut Brutalist Hari Coffee Table

By Mokko Amsterdam

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Inspired by the simplicity of traditional Japanese architectural timber structures. The low coffee

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Solid Oak Wooden Hari Coffee Table
Solid Oak Wooden Hari Coffee Table

Solid Oak Wooden Hari Coffee Table

By Mokko Amsterdam

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Inspired by the simplicity of traditional Japanese architectural timber structures. The low coffee

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Walnut Coffee Table Brutalist - Hari by Mokko
Walnut Coffee Table Brutalist - Hari by Mokko

Walnut Coffee Table Brutalist - Hari by Mokko

By Mokko Amsterdam

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Inspired by the simplicity of traditional Japanese architectural timber structures. The low coffee

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Brutalist Solid Walnut Wooden Hari Coffee Table
Brutalist Solid Walnut Wooden Hari Coffee Table

Brutalist Solid Walnut Wooden Hari Coffee Table

By Mokko Amsterdam

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Inspired by the simplicity of traditional Japanese architectural timber structures. The low coffee

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Brutalist Hari Coffee Table in Solid Oak
Brutalist Hari Coffee Table in Solid Oak

Brutalist Hari Coffee Table in Solid Oak

By Mokko Amsterdam

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Inspired by the simplicity of traditional Japanese architectural timber structures. The low coffee

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Brutalist Solid Oak Wooden Hari Coffee Table
Brutalist Solid Oak Wooden Hari Coffee Table

Brutalist Solid Oak Wooden Hari Coffee Table

By Mokko Amsterdam

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Inspired by the simplicity of traditional Japanese architectural timber structures. The low coffee

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Architectural Solid Oak Wooden Hari Coffee Table
Architectural Solid Oak Wooden Hari Coffee Table

Architectural Solid Oak Wooden Hari Coffee Table

By Mokko Amsterdam

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Inspired by the simplicity of traditional Japanese architectural timber structures. The low coffee

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Minimalist Solid Walnut Coffee Table - Hari by Mokko
Minimalist Solid Walnut Coffee Table - Hari by Mokko

Minimalist Solid Walnut Coffee Table - Hari by Mokko

By Mokko Amsterdam

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Inspired by the simplicity of traditional Japanese architectural timber structures. The low coffee

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Minimalist Solid Walnut Hari Coffee Table - by Mokko
Minimalist Solid Walnut Hari Coffee Table - by Mokko

Minimalist Solid Walnut Hari Coffee Table - by Mokko

By Mokko Amsterdam

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Inspired by the simplicity of traditional Japanese architectural timber structures. The low coffee

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Minimalist Solid Walnut Coffee Table - Hari by Mokko
Minimalist Solid Walnut Coffee Table - Hari by Mokko

Minimalist Solid Walnut Coffee Table - Hari by Mokko

By Mokko Amsterdam

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Inspired by the simplicity of traditional Japanese architectural timber structures. The low coffee

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Natural Solid Light Oak Coffee Table - Hari by Mokko
Natural Solid Light Oak Coffee Table - Hari by Mokko

Natural Solid Light Oak Coffee Table - Hari by Mokko

By Mokko Amsterdam

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Inspired by the simplicity of traditional Japanese architectural timber structures. The low coffee

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Large Architectural Solid Oak Wooden Hari Coffee Table
Large Architectural Solid Oak Wooden Hari Coffee Table

Large Architectural Solid Oak Wooden Hari Coffee Table

By Mokko Amsterdam

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Inspired by the simplicity of traditional Japanese architectural timber structures. The low coffee

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Natural Solid Light Oak Coffee Table - Hari by Mokko
Natural Solid Light Oak Coffee Table - Hari by Mokko

Natural Solid Light Oak Coffee Table - Hari by Mokko

By Mokko Amsterdam

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Inspired by the simplicity of traditional Japanese architectural timber structures. The low coffee

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Japanese antique wooden low table "Fuzukue" / Made in 1870 / Coffee table
Japanese antique wooden low table "Fuzukue" / Made in 1870 / Coffee table

Japanese antique wooden low table "Fuzukue" / Made in 1870 / Coffee table

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

for use today. It may be used not only as a low table, but also as a display platform. Antique

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sofa Tables

Materials

Cedar

Large Solid Walnut Coffee Table by Mokko, Custom Design, by Mokko
Large Solid Walnut Coffee Table by Mokko, Custom Design, by Mokko

Large Solid Walnut Coffee Table by Mokko, Custom Design, by Mokko

By Mokko Amsterdam

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Inspired by the simplicity of traditional Japanese architectural timber structures. The low coffee

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Brutalist Coffee Table in Solid Black European Oak - Hari by Mokko
Brutalist Coffee Table in Solid Black European Oak - Hari by Mokko

Brutalist Coffee Table in Solid Black European Oak - Hari by Mokko

By Mokko Amsterdam

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Inspired by the simplicity of traditional Japanese architectural timber structures. The low coffee

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Coffee Table in Solid Natural Light Oak - Hari by Mokko
Coffee Table in Solid Natural Light Oak - Hari by Mokko

Coffee Table in Solid Natural Light Oak - Hari by Mokko

By Mokko Amsterdam

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Inspired by the simplicity of traditional Japanese architectural timber structures. The low coffee

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Brutalist Coffee Table in Solid Black Oak - Hari by Mokko
Brutalist Coffee Table in Solid Black Oak - Hari by Mokko

Brutalist Coffee Table in Solid Black Oak - Hari by Mokko

By Mokko Amsterdam

Located in Amsterdam, NL

traditional Japanese architectural timber structures. The low coffee table balances three minimalist volumes

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Japanese antique wooden low table/1868-1920/Wabi-sabi coffee table
Japanese antique wooden low table/1868-1920/Wabi-sabi coffee table

Japanese antique wooden low table/1868-1920/Wabi-sabi coffee table

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This item is a stately Wabisabi wooden low table with a wooden box from the end of the Edo period

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sofa Tables

Materials

Oak

Large Coffee Table, Contemporary Design, Solid European Oak, Hari by Mokko
Large Coffee Table, Contemporary Design, Solid European Oak, Hari by Mokko

Large Coffee Table, Contemporary Design, Solid European Oak, Hari by Mokko

By Mokko Amsterdam

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Inspired by the simplicity of traditional Japanese architectural timber structures. The low coffee

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Minimalist Coffee Table in Solid European Oak - Hari by Mokko
Minimalist Coffee Table in Solid European Oak - Hari by Mokko

Minimalist Coffee Table in Solid European Oak - Hari by Mokko

By Mokko Amsterdam

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Inspired by the simplicity of traditional Japanese architectural timber structures. The low coffee

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Brutalist Coffee Table in Solid Black European Oak - Hari by Mokko
Brutalist Coffee Table in Solid Black European Oak - Hari by Mokko

Brutalist Coffee Table in Solid Black European Oak - Hari by Mokko

By Mokko Amsterdam

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Inspired by the simplicity of traditional Japanese architectural timber structures. The low coffee

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Coffee Table in Natural Solid European Light Oak - Hari by Mokko
Coffee Table in Natural Solid European Light Oak - Hari by Mokko

Coffee Table in Natural Solid European Light Oak - Hari by Mokko

By Mokko Amsterdam

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Inspired by the simplicity of traditional Japanese architectural timber structures. The low coffee

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Brutalist Coffee Table in Solid Natural Light Oak - Hari by Mokko
Brutalist Coffee Table in Solid Natural Light Oak - Hari by Mokko

Brutalist Coffee Table in Solid Natural Light Oak - Hari by Mokko

By Mokko Amsterdam

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Inspired by the simplicity of traditional Japanese architectural timber structures. The low coffee

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Hari 146 Square Coffee Table in European Blackened Oak by Mokko Amsterdam
Hari 146 Square Coffee Table in European Blackened Oak by Mokko Amsterdam

Hari 146 Square Coffee Table in European Blackened Oak by Mokko Amsterdam

Located in Geneve, CH

traditional Japanese architectural timber structures. The low coffee table balances three minimalist volumes

Category

2010s Dutch Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Large Brutalist Coffee Table in Solid Natural Light Oak - Hari by Mokko
Large Brutalist Coffee Table in Solid Natural Light Oak - Hari by Mokko

Large Brutalist Coffee Table in Solid Natural Light Oak - Hari by Mokko

By Mokko Amsterdam

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Inspired by the simplicity of traditional Japanese architectural timber structures. The low coffee

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Charred Oak Japanese Inspired Coffee Table
Charred Oak Japanese Inspired Coffee Table

Charred Oak Japanese Inspired Coffee Table

By Chris Miano

Located in Union City, NJ

Torched coffee table solid oak Designed and constructed from solid Oak this low-boy Japanese

Category

2010s North American American Craftsman Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

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Japanese Low Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Japanese low coffee table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, lacquer and cedar, every Japanese low coffee table was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Japanese low coffee table, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A Japanese low coffee table, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Industrial or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made Japanese low coffee table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Gumps are consistently popular.

How Much is a Japanese Low Coffee Table?

The average selling price for a Japanese low coffee table at 1stDibs is $3,091, while they’re typically $350 on the low end and $23,885 for the highest priced.

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Questions About Japanese Low Coffee Table
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Yes, a coffee table can be too low. Most experts recommend choosing a coffee table that is around one to two inches lower than the seat height of your sofa or loveseat. You may find it difficult to access items on the tabletop while seated if you choose a shorter table. In addition, an overly low coffee table can make a room feel cramped or unbalanced. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Sometimes, designers intentionally place ultra-low coffee tables in spaces to create a bold contrast in a large room. Feel free to break from convention when choosing a coffee table. What's most important is that the finished result appeals to you and allows you to enjoy your seating area to the fullest. Shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The chabudai, or the short Japanese dining table makes the most of limited space by serving many functions in a Japanese home. They often feature collapsible legs so they can be stored. Diners sit on pillows on the floor, rather than chairs, again freeing up more space by not having bulky chairs. Shop a collection of Japanese furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    No, 12 inches isn’t necessarily too low for a coffee table. For balance, choose a coffee table that is about two to four inches lower than the seat of the largest piece of furniture around it. Usually, this will be the sofa. If your sofa’s seat is 14 to 16 inches high, a 12-inch coffee table will likely be in proportion. Find an assortment of coffee tables on 1stDibs.