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Liftable coffee table in solid cherry with storage for bottles glasses
Located in Landivy, FR
This liftable coffee table is part of our MELANIE collection, which is a modernized interpretation
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2010s Directoire Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Cherry, Oak

Liftable coffee table for TV diners in solid oak, storage for bottles & glasses
Located in Landivy, FR
This coffee table lifts up to dine comfortly in front of your TV., the inner space shall store your
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2010s Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Cherry, Oak

Modern Italian Coffee Table with Metal Frame and Glass Top, Bontempi Casa
By Bontempi Casa
Located in Titusville, PA
Designed by Bontempi Casa, Lift coffee table adds a touch of chic in any context, without lacking
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian International Style Coffee and Coc...

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Convertible Liftable Coffee Dining Table
Located in Miami, FL
Mid Century Modern Convertible Liftable Coffee Dining Table with folding leafs. You can use the
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Convertible Liftable Coffee Dining Table
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern convertible liftable coffee dining table with folding leafs. You can use the
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Late Victorian Coffe Table
Located in Lučenec, SK
An legant late Victorian coffee table. It will lift up any lining room with period furniture.
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Antique 1880s Austrian Late Victorian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Beech, Walnut

Late Victorian Coffe Table
Late Victorian Coffe Table
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
Contemporary Curved Wood and Steel Coffee Table, Cusp Coffee Table
Located in Portland, OR
. Produced in Portland, OR by expert craftspeople, the Cusp Coffee Table is part of our Lift Off Collection
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2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Vintage Italian Travertine Coffee Table
Located in Naples, FL
Beautiful Italian Travertine coffee table with top that lifts off base.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Vintage Italian Travertine Coffee Table
Vintage Italian Travertine Coffee Table
H 16 in W 39.5 in D 39.5 in
Large English Gun Case Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
In the antique English Campaign style. The large lift-top wooden coffee table provides ample
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Ta...

Materials

Wood

Large English Gun Case Coffee Table
Large English Gun Case Coffee Table
H 20.25 in W 48.75 in D 25 in
Glass Biomorphic Coffee table on casters
Located in New York, NY
Nice Biomorphic Kidney shaped Glass coffee table on casters. Longer side is 46 by 11 deep, wider
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Antique French Marble Top Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and extremely well made antique French marble top coffee table, dating from around the
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Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Antique French Marble Top Coffee Table
Antique French Marble Top Coffee Table
H 19.3 in W 43.71 in D 20.08 in
Tessellated Hardstone Piano Shaped Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury black & white tessellated hard stone piano-shaped coffee table with faux piano keys and
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Danish Angular Boomerang Coffee Table in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Angular coffee table, walnut, Denmark, 1960s This Danish angular coffee table is made of walnut
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

20th Century Continental "Hidden Bar" Coffee Table
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A most unusual “hidden bar“ coffee table made in the latter part of the 20th century. Likely to
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20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Black and Brown Concrete Drip Coffee Table
Located in Cazadero, CA
This unusual and dramatic black and brown abstract marble-esque concrete coffee table with drip
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2010s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Concrete

Midcentury Tray Coffee Table by Svend Langkilde
By Langkilde Møbler, Svend Langkilde
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant rosewood coffee table by Svend Langkilde, with a top that can be lifted off as a tray. Four
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Tray Coffee Table by Svend Langkilde
Midcentury Tray Coffee Table by Svend Langkilde
H 20.48 in W 34.65 in D 24.02 in
Antique Burr Walnut Drop Leaf Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique drop leaf coffee table or side table in burr walnut. This was made in England
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Vintage 1930s British Queen Anne Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Drop Leaf Coffee Table
Antique Burr Walnut Drop Leaf Coffee Table
H 20.08 in W 40.16 in D 16.93 in
Lucite Mid-Century Modern Italian Coffee Table
Located in San Angelo, TX
Here is a really unique imported Italian Lucite and glass Mid-Century Modern coffee table. The
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20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Lucite

Coffee Table, Very Elegant Art Deco Marquetry
Located in Port Chester, NY
no lifting of any of the individual pieces. The table is a good size for a sofa, and is very sturdy
Category

Vintage 1930s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

1970's French Brass & Acrylic Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage coffee table with thick clear acrylic legs, a brass rim and clear glass top
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Coffee Table Clairitex Paris White Folding Indoor / Outdoor Table 1960s
By Clairitex
Located in Vienna, AT
label. One leg is also the handle of this table and so you can easily lift it uo and carry it to another
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Rainbow Arches Coffee Table by MSJ Furniture Studio
Located in Vancouver, BC
Enliven your space with MSJ Furniture's cheerful new coffee table, Rainbow Arches. A solid American
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2010s Canadian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Maple, Walnut

Antique French Gilt Wood Marble Top Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A beautiful little antique French gilt wood marble top coffee table. This was made in France, it
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Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Antique French Gilt Wood Marble Top Coffee Table
Antique French Gilt Wood Marble Top Coffee Table
H 16.93 in W 27.17 in D 16.15 in
Modern Circular Coffee Table in Birch Wood & Glass
By Duffy London
Located in London, GB
The Abyss Horizon is a unique, modern coffee table design from Duffy London. This listing is for a
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2010s English Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Plexiglass, Birch

Rare Taichiro Nakay Coffee Table in Organic Shape
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Taichiro Nakay (Nakai) for La Permanente Mobili Cantù, coffee table, teak veneer, reed, wood, Japan
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Reed, Wood, Teak

Milo Baughman style Burlwood, Brass and Glass Coffee Table
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Vintage 1970s burlwood and glass coffee table with brass accents. Smoked, beveled glass, lifts out
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

1970's Vintage Italian Brass & Marble Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A stunning 1970’s vintage Italian brass and marble coffee table, which was made in Italy. It has a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Sculptural Patisserie Coffee Table by Lara Bohinc, Black Marble
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
Patisserie marble coffee table is an ensemble of different patisserie inspired shapes - a canelé
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2010s Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Modern Abyss Coffee Table in Birch Wood & Glass
By Duffy London
Located in London, GB
A unique, one-off Oval Abyss coffee table by Christopher Duffy for Duffy London. Formerly on
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2010s English Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Birch

Modern Abyss Coffee Table in Birch Wood & Glass
Modern Abyss Coffee Table in Birch Wood & Glass
H 15.75 in W 29.53 in D 59.06 in
Large Single Form Rectangular Aluminium Coffee Table, Indoor/Outdoor
By Jo Wilton and Mirka Grohn
Located in Leicester, GB
powder-coated aluminium, the Single Form coffee table looks heavy and solid but is fairly light to lift
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Paper White, Single Form Bespoke Aluminium Coffee Table, Customisable
By Jo Wilton and Mirka Grohn
Located in Leicester, GB
powder-coated aluminium, the Single Form coffee table looks heavy and solid but is fairly light to lift
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Børge Mogensen, 5362, a Coffee Table, Fredericia Stolefabrik, 1970s
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Paris, FR
Børge Mogensen (1914-1972) 5362 A square teak coffee table with two liftable extensions
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Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Sculptural Wooden Coffee Table in Brown Stained Ash, Italy
By Sandro Lopez
Located in Milano, IT
A coffee table that is both furniture and sculpture designed for authentic living spaces. Two
Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Early Gilbert Rohde for Heywood Wakefield Bentwood Coffee Table
By Gilbert Rohde, Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Gilbert Rohde for Heywood Wakefield Steam Bent Maple Coffee Table, C. 1930. Featuring a floating
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Plywood, Maple

English 19th Century Regency St. Chinoiserie Lacquer Coffee Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful English 19th century Regency st. Chinoiserie lacquer coffee table with removable tray
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Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Duke Large Antique White Iron Coffee Table by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
Duke Large Antique White Iron Coffee Table by NORR11 Dimensions: Ø 90 x H 39/45 cm. Materials
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Duke Medium Antique White Iron Coffee Table by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
Duke Medium Antique White Iron Coffee Table by NORR11 Dimensions: Ø 70 x H 39/45/53 cm. Materials
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

1930's Modernist Coffee Table Model ST44 by Slezak
By Slezak Company, Robert Slezák
Located in Brno, CZ
This tubular Modernist coffee table is believed to be designed and produced in the 1930’s by Slezak
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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Mesa Rectangular 60" Coffee Table - solid FSC certified ash
By Maria Yee Inc.
Located in San Jose, CA
Featuring FSC Certified American White Ash crafted with precision, the Mesa Rectangle Coffee Table
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2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Ash

Mesa Rectangular 48" Coffee Table - solid wood, joinery construction
By Maria Yee Inc.
Located in San Jose, CA
Featuring FSC Certified American White Ash crafted with precision, the Mesa Rectangle Coffee Table
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2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Ash

Mesa Rectangular 72" Coffee Table - solid FSC certified ash
By Maria Yee Inc.
Located in San Jose, CA
Featuring FSC Certified American White Ash crafted with precision, the Mesa Rectangle Coffee Table
Category

2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Ash

Blue Indoor / Outdoor Single Form Square Aluminium Coffee Table, Customisable
By Jo Wilton and Mirka Grohn
Located in Leicester, GB
powder-coated aluminium, the Single Form Coffee Table looks heavy and solid but is light to lift. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Bespoke Large Square Single Form Coffee Table in Aluminium - Customisable
By Jo Wilton and Mirka Grohn
Located in Leicester, GB
The large Single Form coffee table is an elemental design with a focus on form and function. Made
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21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Large Rectangular Red Single Form Coffee Table in Aluminium - Customisable
By Jo Wilton and Mirka Grohn
Located in Leicester, GB
The large Single Form coffee table is an elemental design with a focus on form and function. Made
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21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Walnut French Art Deco Coffee Table with Travertine top, 1940s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco coffee table. Striking French design from the 1940s. Solid walnut
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine, Brass

Customizable Botanical Concrete Coffee Tables with Leaf Impressions, 'Freyja'
Located in Cazadero, CA
These highly customizable mid-weight round concrete coffee tables with leaf impressions from real
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2010s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Concrete

1950s Carved Wood and Glass Coffee Table attributed to Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Roma, IT
A beautiful wooden and thick glass Italian coffee table attributed to Fontana Arte. While we cannot
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Vintage 1950s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Wood

Contemporary Lost Wax Cast Bronze Ant Coffee Table Base Sculpture
Located in Yonkers, NY
A contemporary lost wax cast bronze coffee table base sculpture from the 21st century depicting an
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21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Organic Modern Round Coffee Table 'PIEDI' Handcrafted by Alentes Atelier
By ALENTES
Located in PALEA FOKEA, ATTIKI
PIEDI COFFEE TABLE is part of our mono-material object collection. The effortless pairing of the
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2010s Greek Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cast Stone

Modern Coffee Table in Birch Wood and Glass, Yacht Edition
By Duffy London
Located in London, GB
Abyss Horizon is a unique, modern coffee table design from Duffy London. The Yacht edition piece is
Category

2010s British Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Plexiglass, Birch

Architectural Large Coffee Table in Rosewood Veneer and Metal, 1960s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Architectural large coffee table with an organically shaped base in rosewood veneer and metal from
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Mesa Round 32" Coffee Table - solid FSC certified ash wood
By Maria Yee Inc.
Located in San Jose, CA
Ash. The Mesa Round Coffee Table accentuates its lifted tabletop with expertly crafted corner and edge
Category

2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Ash

Brass Vereinigte Werkstätten München Side Coffee Table 1950s Hollywood Regency
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in London, GB
An elegant and rare Mid-Century Modern tripod side table designed and manufactured by Vereinigte
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Vintage 1950s German Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Organic Mordern Sculptural Oval Coffee Table 'TARTARUGA' by Alentes Atelier
By ALENTES
Located in PALEA FOKEA, ATTIKI
. CARE INSTRUCTIONS Lift the table from the top-body bottom with both hands. Place the table vertically
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2010s Greek Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cast Stone

Mesa Round 48" Coffee Table - solid FSC certified ash wood
By Maria Yee Inc.
Located in San Jose, CA
Featuring FSC Certified American White Ash crafted with precision, the Mesa Round Coffee Table
Category

2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Ash

Scandinavian Coffee Table in Ash with Striped Top and Organic Legs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Coffee table, ash, Scandinavia, 1950s Beautiful coffee table in ash with striped top. This table
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ash

20th Victorian Style Bijouterie or Vitrine Low of Coffee Table
Located in Miami, FL
edge around the hinged lid. The lid lifts to reveal a velvet lined interior. The table stands on
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Victorian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Malachite

'Caori' Coffee Table by Vico Magistreti for Gavina with Concealed Storage
By Vico Magistretti, Gavina
Located in London, GB
Iconic 'Caori' coffee table with storage. Italy c1962 Matt white lacquer and stainless steel
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Sculptural Patisserie Coffee Table by Lara Bohinc in mixed Marble, in Stock
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
Patisserie marble coffee table is an ensemble of different patisserie inspired shapes - a canelé
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Vintage Cast Bronze Dancing Cherubs Coffee Table Base with Dark Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage lost wax bronze dancing cherubs coffee table base from the mid 20th century, with dark
Category

Mid-20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

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Liftable Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the liftable coffee table you’re looking for. Each liftable coffee table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. If you’re shopping for a liftable coffee table, we have 475 options in-stock, while there are 79 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect liftable coffee table — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right liftable coffee table, those designed in mid-century modern, modern and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one liftable coffee table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Louis Vuitton, Daniel Schofield and Jo Wilton and Mirka Grohn produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Liftable Coffee Table?

Prices for a liftable coffee table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $125 and can go as high as $180,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,257.
Questions About Liftable Coffee Table
  • 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
    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 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 ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Coffee tables were originally used in living spaces during social gatherings to support a tray containing multiple mugs, a coffee pot, creamers and sugar bowls. Low to the ground and centrally located in the space, coffee tables reduced the host or hostess’s need to constantly stand and serve her guests.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 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.

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  • 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To 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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The best coffee table for a sectional can be a round coffee table, particularly with respect to U-shaped sectionals. The circular design creates a sense of balance in small spaces and renders it easy for guests to move to and fro, especially when surrounded by chairs. Find a collection of antique and vintage coffee tables on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A 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, 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
    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 ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To 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, 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, 2024
    The average height of a coffee table is around 16 to 18 inches. Designers typically choose this height to create a balance between coffee tables and sofas. The average seat height of sofas is 17 to 18 inches, and experts typically recommend that coffee tables be no more than 1 inch shorter than sofa-seat height. Explore a diverse assortment of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, 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 22, 2024
    The 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.
  • 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 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.