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LARGE COFFEE Table
Located in PARIS, FR
Free-Form Oak Coffee Table Carved By Christophe Daguet.
Designer : Christophe Daguet. Dv644
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Large Coffee Table
Located in Annville, PA
A Large Coffee Table from Niagara Furniture with all of the bells and whistles including four
Category
2010s Renaissance Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Large rosewood coffee table
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Very large Scandinavian Rio rosewood coffee table from the seventies.
Great quality and condition
Category
Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Large Chrome Coffee Table
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This large coffee table is made of chrome with two glass shelves. The top glass is beveled all
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Logi Large Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee Table Logi Large with solid walnut wood base
stained in dark wenge finish. With glass top
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut, Wenge
Large Polychromed Laverne Table
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1970's signed Laverne coffee table with Palace Garden motif.
Measurements:
Height: 17.5"
Diameter: 47"
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Tessa Large Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table tessa large with solid walnut
wood bases and with travertine table top.
Given the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Large Laverne Coffee Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
A midcentury patinated bronze coffee table with verdigris patina by LaVerne.
Measurements:
Length:69"
Width: 23"
Height: 16".
Category
Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Walnut Patchwork Large Checker Pattern Top Large Rectangle Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Oversize chrome base large rectangle coffee table in style of M. Baughman. Floating top on chrome
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Wood Large Coffee Table
By CPRN HOMOOD
Located in Milan, IT
Large coffee table with all in high glossy Sapeli Mahogany. Metal details brushed steel.
Category
2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Gilding Large Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Gilding large coffee table with table top in decorated glass made
with hand-painted gold leaf with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel, Gold Leaf
Large Pine Coffee Table
Located in London, England
Pine coffee table with limed top and painted base ( height reduced ). Circa 1930
H 51cm x W 154cm x D 71cm
Category
Early 20th Century British Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
Liguria Large Side Table
Located in Paris, FR
Side table Liguria large with solid wood structure covered with
genuine leather in smokey finish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Side Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Unusual Large Coffee Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Unusual large English coffee table with an art room painted top. 1920.
Reference: 7720
Category
Early 20th Century English Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
Large Lane Coffee Table
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Larger Mid-Century coffee table by Lane Furniture. Pretty rosewood inlays on the top. Unique design
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut, Wood, Rosewood
Large Scale Baker Ottoman
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large scale baker ottoman, American, circa 2000s. It is a versatile size and can be used as an
Category
Early 2000s American Regency Revival Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Large Capiz Shell Coffee Table
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Large vintage coffee table with a Capiz shell mosaic finish, modern shape. Parsons legs with minor
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Shell, Wood
Large Painted Low Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Large painted low table with an antiqued brass top. Made from old components.
Dimensions:
48
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Large Square Cocktail Table
Located in Hanover, MA
Large square coffee table in brass and twisted forged steel with X base cross stretcher and inset
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel, Iron, Brass
Large Square End Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Our Baltic table is a large square shaped end table that is elegant in its simplicity. Lacquered in
Category
2010s Modern End Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Rocco Drinks Table (Larger Version)
Located in Dallas, TX
Torch cut steel legs with a flat steel top.
Sizes
Large: 12" diameter 24" high
Small: 12
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Large Waterfall Coffee Table
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This modern waterfall coffee table is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each table is hand-made with mitered corners from white oak veneer and finished with a beau...
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plywood
Early 20th Spanish Large Side Table with two drawers or Large Nightstands
Located in Miami, FL
Side table or nightstand made of walnut with turned legs and heavy top.
Two functional drawers that works perfectly
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 23.23 in W 38.39 in D 13.78 in
Large Bamboo Coffee Table, 1980
Located in Roma, RM
Large low bamboo coffee table in orange finish made with leather bindings, with glass top and
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather, Bamboo, Glass
Wrought Iron Martini Table, Large
Located in London, GB
finished with a natural bronze patina. Available in bronze or black finishes.
Large: 31 cm diameter top
Category
2010s British Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large Rustic Square Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
large square surface provides ample space for coffee table books, decor, and beverages, making it a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Large Wicker Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful diamond wove coffee table with glass top. Great for indoor and outdoor use.
(Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wicker, Glass
Large French Industrial Coffee Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Spectacular rivetted metal coffee table with great patina - repurposed from a 19th Century French water tank.
Category
20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
I-Tube Large Coffee Table
By Da A
Located in Milan, IT
The two cylindrical elements supporting the large round top are distinctive elements of this
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Large Antique Wooden Coffee Table
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This antique coffee table features two drawers, a beautiful warm color, and a distinctive patina. Over the years, this deeply colored coffee table has developed a striking warm appea...
Category
Antique 19th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Aur Large Black Coffee Table
By Garbarino Collections
Located in Milan, IT
This large coffee table boasts a stately and plush design superbly handmade of refined materials
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Gold Leaf
Bold Coffee Table Large - Travertine
By Mohdern
Located in Milano, Lombardia
A true celebration of contemporary elegance, the large Bold Coffee Table embodies the essence of
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
70s Large Round Coffee Table
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Athens, Attiki
70s stylish round coffee table manufactured by Interschmidt.
Larger than life 105cm D smoked glass
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Exceptional Large Bone Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Miami, FL
Large bone coffee table made in Colombia, 1980s.
Very good condition without damages.
Category
Vintage 1980s Colombian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bone
Large Glass Rectangular Cocktail Table
Located in New York, NY
Large glass rectangular cocktail table with four cylindrical polished chrome supports.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Large 20th Century Coffee Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A large and impressive 20th century coffee table in maple and brass.
Featuring edges faced in
Category
20th Century Belgian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Large Modernist Brass Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Large modernist brass coffee table.
Stylized bamboo motif. Glass and brass.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
1970s Large Square Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Large square coffee table with stainless steel base square section. Top covered with a sheet of
Category
Vintage 1970s French Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel, Brass
Large Jumu Wood Low Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Large Jumu wood low table, antique kang table, can be used as coffee table.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Ming Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Leather Coffee Table, Extra Large
Located in Southampton, NY
Custom upholstered leather coffee table in extra large size in gray smooth leather.
This piece was
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather
Large Coffee Table, circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large coffee table, screen-printed tray, circa 1960
Lacquered metal base with brass feet.
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Metal
Gene Summers Large Coffee Table
By Gene Summers
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer: Gene Summers (American, 1926-2011), Walla Walla Foundry
Additional Information: Gene Summers is a world-renowned modernist architect and designer.
Marking(s); note...
Category
Early 2000s North American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Large Brass Cornered Cocktail Table
By Romeo Rega
Located in Danville, CA
Impressive scale coffee table with brass plated steel legs. The large scale corner fixtures holds a
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
Large Art Deco Walnut Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A stunning large Art Deco walnut coffee table, made in England and dating from the 1930’s.
The
Category
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Marmo Nest of Table - Large
Located in Coulsdon, GB
Crafted meticulously from genuine marble, this exquisite coffee table brings an air of timeless sophistication to both living areas and study spaces. Its manual construction ensures ...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
Large Chrome Coffee Table, circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This large coffee table is made of chrome with two clear glass shelves. The quality of this
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Large Organic Modern Cocktail Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A fresh contemporary form comes together to create this cocktail table. Crafted from Ofram and Beech, the striking organic tabletop design is finished in Tiber and the tapering base ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Organic Modern Coffee and Cockt...
Materials
Wood
Large French Wrought Iron Table
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French wrought iron round table with mirror top.
Measurements:
diameter: 41.5"
height: 16"
Category
Vintage 1920s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Large-Scale Two-Part Coffee Table
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale two-part coffee: two thick, large and bleached 18th century planks of French walnut
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Large 1970’s French coffee table
Located in Chicago, IL
Large Post modern handmade French coffee table. Signed by the artist.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Large Mid-Century Swedish Coffee Table
Located in London, England
Large mid-century Swedish coffee table in teak with a shouldered leg design and brass screw details
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Percival Lafer Large Coffee Table
By Percival Lafer
Located in London, GB
Percival Lafer is a contemporary Brazilian furniture maker and Pioneer of the Brazilian Modernist movement. He is most famous for his chair and sofa designs, which combine low-profil...
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Glass
Large Chrome Coffee Table, circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This large coffee table is made of chrome with 2 glass shelves. This is a French design, very
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Large 19th Century English Cricket Table
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Charming 19th Century large English cricket table, breakfast or dining table, the scrubbed top over
Category
Antique 19th Century English Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Large Square "Triangulated" Coffee Table
By Louis Lim
Located in New York, NY
“Triangulated” is a coffee table made from four irregular tetrahedrons that lean on each other to create a perfect square in plan view. Held together with wooden hardware, it combine...
Category
2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Large Chrome Glass Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Thick glass top table with polished chrome base. Glass sits on the inner circle, which gives a floating appearance.
(Please confirm item location -NY or NJ- with dealer).
Category
Vintage 1980s Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Large transparent coffee table, Italy 1970
Located in Roma, RM
Large transparent coffee table, made of glass and methacrylate, Italy 1970
Product details
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Plexiglass
Large Canvas Table by Philipp Aduatz
By Philipp Aduatz
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Canvas Table by Philipp Aduatz
Unique
Dimensions: D 90 x W 120 x H 43 cm
Materials: Different
Category
2010s Austrian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Large Villarceau Table by Philipp Aduatz
By Philipp Aduatz
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Villarceau Table by Philipp Aduatz
Limited Edition of 12
Dimensions: D 140 x H 46 cm
Category
2010s Austrian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Large Bold Coffee Table by Mohdern
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Bold Coffee Table by Mohdern
Dimensions: W 140 x D 80 x H 30 cm (Marble Tray Included ⌀ 52 cm
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ash
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Large Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of large coffee tables available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct large coffee tables — often made from metal, wood and glass — can elevate any home. We have 1617 antique and vintage large coffee tables in-stock, while there are 239 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of large coffee tables available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern large coffee tables are consistently popular styles. Not every interior allows for large large coffee tables, so small large coffee tables measuring 1 inches across are available at 1stDibs. Emeco, Philip and Kelvin LaVerne and Milo Baughman each produced beautiful large coffee tables that are worth considering.
How Much are Large Coffee Tables?
Prices for large coffee tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, large coffee tables begin at $1 and can go as high as $85,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,800.
Finding the Right Coffee and 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 Large Coffee Tables
- 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, 2022What you put on top of a large coffee table really comes down to a matter of preference. Candles, books and decorative bowls are common design choices. You can shop a variety of coffee table goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Can a coffee table be too low?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Yes, 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.
- 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.
- 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 ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a coffee table and a console table is in the design. A coffee table is a low table that comes in many shapes, such as surfaces that are rectangles, squares, ovals or circles. Console tables are taller and usually have elongated shapes, such as ovals, rectangles or semicircles. Placement is another differentiator between the two types of tables. Coffee tables usually go in front of sofas and loveseats, while console tables may be placed behind a sofa or loveseat or along a wall. Find a large collection of coffee tables and console tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 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 ExpertAugust 26, 2024The 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 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, 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 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, 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.
- 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 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 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 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 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 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, 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.
- 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.
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