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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
Calder The Complete Bronzes Book
By Alexander Calder
Located in New York, NY
, library, coffee table, etc. Books' dimensions: 9.75" x 11.75".
Acknowledgements:
"It is our honor and
Category
2010s American Modern Books
Materials
Paper
VINTAGE THEODORE ALEXANDER SCHOLARS STACK LiBRARY BOOKCASES COFFEE TABLE DRAWER
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Pulborough, GB
Stack Library Bookcase Coffee Table Drawer.
A stunning and unique piece of furniture that combines
Category
20th Century British Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather
H 16.93 in W 40.56 in D 26.78 in
Maintland Smith Stack of Scholars Library Books Coffee Table with Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Maitland-Smith stack of Scholars books coffee table
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 16.74 in W 35.04 in D 27.17 in
Large Six Drawer Stack of Scholars Library Books Coffee Table Brown Leather Top
By Theodore Alexander
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Theodore Alexander stack of Scholars books coffee
Category
20th Century English Edwardian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
H 19.1 in W 35.63 in D 25.99 in
Walnut Library Table With Scroll Legs and X Stretcher
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A walnut library table with scroll legs and an X stretcher. The substantial table has a shaped and
Category
Mid-20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco Conical Shaped Library Table, French, circa 1930
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco, conical shaped library table. Veneered amboyna with decorative triangular banding
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Amboyna
Antique Old Cast Stone Garden Coffee Side Table Base Pedestal Los Angeles CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
table lamp. In a Library entryway, outdoor garden low coffee table or indoor interior design, in a
Category
Antique 19th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cast Stone
H 29 in W 32.5 in D 32.5 in
Andy Warhol Diaries, Hard-Cover Library or Coffee Table Book, 1989
By Andy Warhol
Located in New York, NY
edition' as shown in image #5 and is 807 pages. A great addition to any library, bookshelf, office, coffee
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Books
Materials
Paper
PAIR OF VISCOUNT DAVID LINLEY BURR WALNUT HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE TABLEs
By David Linley
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
bookcases, large coffee table, single side table, pair of burr walnut height adjustable occasional centre
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Tables
Materials
Satinwood, Walnut
Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry Coffee Table Book
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
measures: 11.38" x 13.38". A beautiful piece for a coffee table, home library, etc.
Published by
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Books
Materials
Paper
Bulgari Luxury Jewelry Coffee Table Book, 1990s
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful coffee table (or library book) about the history of the iconic Italian luxury
Category
1990s Italian Books
Materials
Paper
Cartier High Jewelry Exhibition Coffee Table Book, 1997
Located in New York, NY
, add to one, display on a coffee table, library shelf, etc.
Author: Judy Rudoe
Publisher: Harry N
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Books
Materials
Paper
50 of the World's Best Apartments Coffee Table Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
pages
Subjects Architecture › Buildings › Residential
This is a beautiful coffee table or library book.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Books
Materials
Paper
Andy Warhol a Retrospective Hard-Cover Coffee Table Book, 1989
By Andy Warhol, MOMA Museum New York
Located in New York, NY
An '80s Late-20th century 'Andy Warhol A Retrospective' hard-cover library or coffee table book by
Category
Vintage 1980s American Expressionist Books
Materials
Paper
Fabrics The Decorative Art of Textiles Coffee Table Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
condition: Good
Edition: 1st Edition
This is a beautiful coffee table or library book.
Category
1990s Italian American Classical Books
Materials
Paper
Bvlgari Bulgari High Jewelry Luxury Coffee Table Book, circa 1990s
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful coffee table (or library book for a home) about the history of the iconic
Category
1990s Italian Books
Materials
Paper
Cartier High Jewelry Coffee Table Book by Hans Nadelhoffer, Italian Version
By Hans Nadelhoffer
Located in New York, NY
the Art Deco period and more. A great piece to add to a coffee table, library, walk-in-closet, etc
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Books
Materials
Paper
H 12.25 in W 9.25 in D 1 in
"The Making of Evita Book by Alan Parker" Coffee Table Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
“The making of Evita Book by Alan Parker” coffee table book
Featuring an introduction by Madonna
Category
1990s American Modern Books
Materials
Paper
Ottoman Costumes Turkish Hardcover, January 1, 1986 Coffee Table Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
way around in Ottoman society. --
Costume, Turkish Textiles
This is a beautiful coffee table or
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Modern Books
Materials
Paper
Hand Carved Stone Capital Base Side Coffee Table Garden Pedestal Antique element
Located in West Hollywood, CA
decorative objects .
In a Library entryway, outdoor garden low coffee table or indoor interior design, in a
Category
Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Architectural Elements
Materials
Stone, Limestone
H 14 in W 38 in D 25.5 in
PAIR OF VERY LARGE 2.6 METER TALL BURR WALNUT DAVID LINLEY LIBRARY BOOKCASEs
By David Linley
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
the rather stunning desk, leather desk chair, pair of tall library bookcases, large coffee table
Category
20th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
H 102.56 in W 37.01 in D 19.3 in
The Thousand and One Dances of the Orient 'French' Hardcover Coffee Table Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
years.
This is a beautiful coffee table or library book.
Category
Late 20th Century African Moorish Books
Materials
Paper
H 13 in W 10 in D 1 in
Onyx Marble Decorative Object Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
Modern style, Post-Modern period, circa 1970s. A great piece for a desk, library, shelf, side and coffee
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Onyx
Contemporary Art Catalog Book Sotheby's London 2016
By Sotheby's
Located in New York, NY
provenance of each piece, lots 101-247. A great addition to any coffee table, home library, home office
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Books
Materials
Paper
Contemporary Art Catalog Book Sotheby's London 2017
By Sotheby's
Located in New York, NY
piece, lots 101-282. A great addition to any coffee table, home library, home office, collector, etc
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Books
Materials
Paper
Onyx Marble Decorative Object Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
1970s. A great piece for a desk, library, shelf, side and coffee/cocktail tables, etc. Dimensions: 2" x
Category
Vintage 1970s Modern Paperweights
Materials
Onyx
Frank Stella Abstract Artist Metropolitan Museum of Art Book, 1970, New York
By Frank Stella
Located in New York, NY
. May 12, 1936 - d. May 4, 2024. A great piece for a coffee table, library, collector, etc. Dimensions
Category
Vintage 1970s American Books
Materials
Paper
H 10.38 in W 9.25 in D 0.75 in
Deserts A Panoramic Vision by David Miller Large Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
discover the beauty that can be found there!
This is a beautiful large library or coffee table book.
Category
Early 2000s British Organic Modern Books
Materials
Paper
Bulgari Italy by Amanda Triossi and Daniela Mascetti Hardcover Book
By Bulgari
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Book, Italy.
This is a beautiful coffee table or library book about the history of the iconic Italian
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Couture
Disappearing Treasures of Oman Book by Avelyn Forster
Located in North Hollywood, CA
edition (January 1, 1998)
Language: English
Hardcover: 144 pages
This is a beautiful coffee table or
Category
1990s Omani Islamic Books
Materials
Paper
Gillows Country House Stool
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A finely carved mahogany Gillows design library stool/ coffee table. Turned and stylised acanthus
Category
Antique 16th Century British Rococo Stools
Materials
Brass
Bulgari Italy by Amanda Triossi and Daniela Mascetti Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Book, Italy.
This is a beautiful coffee table or library book about the history of the iconic Italian
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Books
Materials
Paper
Over the Desert Au Fil du Désert Textiles from the Nomadic Desert Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This is a beautiful coffee table or library book about textiles and rug from the desert and Africa.
Category
1990s Moroccan Modern Books
Materials
Paper
Great Escapes Africa, the Hotel Book Taschen
By Angelika Taschen, TASCHEN
Located in North Hollywood, CA
literature.This is a beautiful coffee table or library book with wonderful photography and interesting text for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Expressionist Books
Materials
Paper
Rail Across India A Photographic Journey
Located in North Hollywood, CA
color.
This is a beautiful oversized coffee table or library book
1st edition: 1985
Title: Rail
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Agra Books
Materials
Paper
Frank Stella Abstract Artist Metropolitan Museum of Art Book, 1970, New York
By Frank Stella
Located in New York, NY
. May 12, 1936 - d. May 4, 2024. A great piece for a coffee table, library, collector, etc. Dimensions
Category
Vintage 1970s American Books
Materials
Paper
H 10.38 in W 9.25 in D 0.75 in
Richard Avedon 'An Autobiography' 1993- Book- Signed
By Richard Avedon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
beautiful and large-scale coffee table or library book by Richard Avedon, 1993. Photographic prints are made
Category
1990s Prints and Multiples
Materials
Other Medium
Benares Seen from within by Richard Lannoy Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
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This is a beautiful large library or hardcover coffee table book on Benares India.
Author: Richard
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Folk Art Books
Materials
Paper
Call of the Desert The Sahara Hardcover Book by Philippe Bourseiller
Located in North Hollywood, CA
the region's history, people, and landscape.
This is a beautiful large library or hardcover coffee
Category
Early 2000s African Folk Art Books
Materials
Paper
The Treasury of San Marco, Venice First Edition by David Buckton Hardcover Book
By David Buckton
Located in North Hollywood, CA
coffee table book
Title: THE TREASURY OF SAN MARCO VENICE
Publisher: Olivetti, Milan
Publication Date
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Country Books
Materials
Paper
H 10 in W 9.5 in D 1.25 in
Palazzi of Sicily by Angheli Zalapi Hardcover Book, Italy
Located in North Hollywood, CA
beautiful coffee table or library book.
Title Palaces of Sicily Author Zalapi, Angheli
Format/Binding
Category
20th Century Italian Baroque Books
Materials
Paper
1993 Richard Avedon 'An Autobiography' Book
By Richard Avedon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
beautiful and large-scale coffee table or library book by Richard Avedon, 1993. Photographic prints are made
Category
1990s Prints and Multiples
Materials
Offset
Villa Decor: Decidedly French and Italian Style Hardcover by Betty Lou Phillips
Located in North Hollywood, CA
, Texas. 160 pp, 150 Color Photographs, This is a beautiful coffee table or library book.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Books
Materials
Paper
H 11.5 in W 9 in D 1 in
American Impressionism Oversized Hardcover Book by William H. Gerdts
Located in North Hollywood, CA
hardcover coffee table book.
William H. Gerdts
Abbeville Press, 1984 - Impressionism (Art) -
336 pages
Category
Late 20th Century American American Classical Books
Materials
Paper
Pablo Picasso Collectible Art Book First Edition, 1955
By Pablo Picasso
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Picasso, First Edition, 1955.
Pablo Picasso, Library or Coffee Table Book,.
Description: Pablo Picasso
Category
20th Century Spanish Modern Books
Materials
Paper
Elizabeth the Queen Mother : a Twentieth Century Life by Grania Forbes Hardcover
Located in North Hollywood, CA
large library or hardcover coffee table book.
An illustrated biography of Elizabeth, the Queen Mother
Category
Late 20th Century British Victorian Books
Materials
Paper
H 12 in W 8.5 in D 0.75 in
Above Chicago by Robert Cameron
Located in North Hollywood, CA
, reprint Publisher Cameron, 1992 Length 159 pages This is a beautiful large library or hardcover coffee
Category
20th Century American Expressionist Books
Materials
Paper
Impressionist and Post-Impressionist Masterpieces at the Musee d'Orsay Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
is a beautiful library or hardcover coffee table book.
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Folk Art Books
Materials
Paper
H 10.5 in W 9.5 in D 0.75 in
Feeling the Spirit: Searching the World for the People of Africa Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
can make it yours. " -- Chester Higgins Jr.
This is a beautiful large library or hardcover coffee
Category
Late 20th Century African Tribal Books
Materials
Paper
Pope Francis and the New Vatican Draper, Robert Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Representatives.
This is a beautiful large library or hardcover coffee table book.
Category
2010s Italian Classical Roman Books
Materials
Paper
Memoirs of a Geisha A Portrait of the Film By Peggy Mulloy 2005 Hardcover Book
By David James
Located in North Hollywood, CA
is a beautiful large library or hardcover coffee table book.
A stunning visual companion to the
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Books
Materials
Paper
H 9.5 in W 12.5 in D 0.5 in
National Geographic Atlas of the World, Eighth Edition Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
large library or hardcover coffee table book.
Title: National Geographic Atlas of the World
Category
Early 2000s Maltese Mid-Century Modern Books
Materials
Paper
Nature & Animals Posing in Still Life Art, European & Italian Coffee Table Book
Located in New York, NY
Nature Posing the Grand Season of Still Life of Europe and Italy; A large (grand) coffee table or
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Rustic Books
Materials
Paper
H 2.25 in W 16.5 in D 14 in
Andy Warhol Cover Post-War & Contemporary Art Christie's New York Catalog Book
Located in New York, NY
any coffee table, library, or home office.
Front Cover Image: Andy Warhol, Holly Solomon, 1966
Cover
Category
2010s American Modern Books
Materials
Paper
H 11.63 in W 9.13 in D 0.63 in
Art Deco Fiddleback Maple Hexagonal Side/Library/Coffee Table
Located in Lee on the Solent, Hampshire
Art Deco hexagonal l side/library table in fiddleback maple with three contrasting bird’s-eye maple
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Maple
Art Deco Fiddleback Maple Round Side/Library/Coffee Table
Located in Lee on the Solent, Hampshire
Art Deco round table with four pullout / pull-out shelves and storage shelves beneath.
The fiddle
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Maple
Burnt Ash Ki Library by Victoria Magniant
By Victoria Magniant
Located in Paris, FR
The Ki Bookcase finds its inspiration in the Japanese technique of Yakisugi (burnt wood). The deliberately refined design highlights the materiality of the wood. The grain of the woo...
Category
2010s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ash
Extraordinary Danish Modern Table Designed by Ludvig Pontoppidan
By Ludvig Pontoppidan
Located in Portland, OR
applications including coffee table, library table, display table or collector / show piece. Rich teak frame
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Hand Carved Marble Rhino Sculpture by Kunaal Kyhaan
By KUNAAL KYHAAN
Located in Pune, IN
library or coffee table.
Available in assorted colorful Marbles.
Category
2010s Indian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
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Library Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal library coffee table for your home. A library coffee table — often made from paper, wood and animal skin — can elevate any home. Find 46 options for an antique or vintage library coffee table now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer library coffee table, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A library coffee table made by Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one library coffee table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Pablo Picasso, Van Cleef & Arpels and Andy Warhol produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Library Coffee Table?
Prices for a library coffee table start at $175 and top out at $9,950 with the average selling for $525.
Questions About Library Coffee Table
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, you can use a library table as a desk. In fact, many people like the spacious tops found on library tables because they usually have enough room to accommodate a computer and provide additional work space. Find a range of library 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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. - 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 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 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 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023To 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, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Coffee 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 30, 2024There 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.
- 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.
- 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.