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Log Coffee Table

Andrianna Shamaris Teak Coffee Table, Bench or Pedestal
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Solid reclaimed teak log style coffee table, bench or as shown in the final images a pedestal at 18
Category

2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Style Barts Organic Teak Wood Coffee Table or Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive log style coffee table or bench made from a hundred year old reclaimed teak root. We
Category

2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris St. Barts Organic Teak Wood Coffee Table or Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive single log style coffee table or bench made from a hundred year old reclaimed teak root
Category

2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Teak Wood Log Bench or Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Reclaimed teak wood coffee table or bench. We polished the top section and flat sections on the
Category

2010s Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Teak Wood Log Bench or Coffee Table
Andrianna Shamaris Teak Wood Log Bench or Coffee Table
$6,900 / item
H 14 in W 76 in D 24 in
Andrianna Shamaris Impressive Teak Wood Log Bench or Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful century old teak log style bench or coffee table. Bleached, sanded and finished with our
Category

2010s Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Bleached Teak Wood Log Bench or Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive century old six inch thick logs are joined together to form this unique coffee table or
Category

2010s Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Bleached Teak Wood Log Bench or Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive teak log style bench or coffee table with added Minimalist block legs. Two pieces cut
Category

2010s Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Charred Teak Wood Log Bench or Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Reclaimed solid teak log bench or coffee table. Charred, sanded and sealed revealing the beautiful
Category

2010s Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Teak

Andrianna Shamaris Charred Teak Wood Log Bench or Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Reclaimed solid teak wood log bench or coffee table. Burnt, sanded and sealed leaving the grain of
Category

2010s Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Bleached Teak Wood Log Bench or Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful hollowed out log style bench or coffee table. We have added a polish to the top for a
Category

2010s Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Charred Teak Wood Log Bench or Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Reclaimed solid teak wood log bench or coffee table. Burnt, sanded and sealed leaving the grain of
Category

2010s Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Single Teak Wood Log Bench or Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Reclaimed teak log is cut in half and carved into a stunning coffee table or bench. We have added a
Category

2010s Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Large Prehistoric Natural Piece of Petrified Wood
Located in Meer, VAN
petrified wood in its natural form. Truly a gem on you console table, cabinet or coffee table - this log
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

Large Prehistoric Natural Piece of Petrified Wood
Large Prehistoric Natural Piece of Petrified Wood
$2,982
H 5.71 in W 17.33 in D 5.91 in

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SKL Coffee Table in Mahogany
Located in Stockholm, SE
hand carved from solid timber, the SKL (Single Knocked Log Coffee Table) is a sculptural showcase
Category

2010s Swedish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany

SKL Coffee Table in Mahogany
SKL Coffee Table in Mahogany
H 11.82 in Dm 39.38 in
Coffee Table - One Of A Kind - Made From A Wood Log And Metal
Located in Lučenec, SK
This is a one of a kind coffee table, whose base is an oak log, which is 300 years old - it
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Early 2000s Austrian Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Rustic Burnt Black Wood Log Side Table/Coffee Table with or without Casters
By MFGR Designs
Located in Bozeman, MT
more create a stunning coffee table. High quality casters provide ease of movement and can be locked
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Dutch Brass Extra-Large Round Planter Coffee Table/log bin
Located in Woodbridge, CT
cast feet. The beveled glass top is a new addition and enables the piece to be used as a table. 24.0
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Antique 1850s Danish Victorian Wine Coolers

Materials

Brass, Copper

Antique Large Georgian Three-Panel Oak Mule Chest Coffer Ottoman Log Basket
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
a log basket, trunk, coffee table or ottoman. This coffer is full of age, charm and character
Category

Antique 18th Century British Georgian Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Primitive Log Coffee Table
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A primitive coffee table. This table has a beautiful, well-worn texture.
Category

Antique Early 1900s African Folk Art Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Primitive Log Coffee Table
Primitive Log Coffee Table
H 19.69 in W 37.01 in L 19.69 in
Log table
Located in Chicago, IL
Craftsman made log coffee table. Naturally hollowed log section splitting into branch/root sections
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Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Log table
Log table
H 18.25 in W 67.25 in D 42 in
Wood Log Coffee Table/ Large Bench
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic log wood table.
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Vintage 1950s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Wood Log Coffee Table/ Large Bench
Wood Log Coffee Table/ Large Bench
H 17 in W 67 in D 25 in
Andrianna Shamaris Polished Teak Wood Log Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Reclaimed teak coffee table. Custom sizes available. Price is for the size shown. Andrianna
Category

2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Charred Teak Wood Log Bench or Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Reclaimed solid teak wood log bench or coffee table. Burnt, sanded and sealed leaving the grain of
Category

2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Riveted Copper Early 19th Century Oversize Log Bin, as Coffee Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
coffee table with glass top. Measure: 18" high x 29" diameter (22" diameter for log bin), England, early
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Antique Early 19th Century English Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Copper

Rustic Organic Design Maple Log Wood Coffee or Cocktail Table with Glass Top
Located in Plainview, NY
A rustic natural wood base coffee or cocktail table in an organic design fashion. This amazing
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Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Early 20th Century Naga Grain Grinding Table, Carved from a Single Log
Located in Atlanta, GA
brown with a slight sheen. This table has been carved out of a single log and has a newer addition of a
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Early 20th Century Indian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Rustic Painted Adirondack Log Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rustic, painted log, Adirondack-style side or coffee table features four log-post legs with a
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Vintage 1950s American Rustic End Tables

Materials

Wood

Rustic Painted Adirondack Log Table
Rustic Painted Adirondack Log Table
H 21.5 in W 22 in D 22 in
Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Log Bench or Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful reclaimed teak log bench or coffee table. Partially hollowed out with lovely patina and
Category

2010s Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Teak Wood Log Bench or Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Reclaimed teak wood coffee table or bench. We polished the top section and flat sections on the
Category

2010s Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Large Antique Fireside Log Bin, English, Oak, Coffee Table, Victorian, C.1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique fireside log bin. An English, coopered oak and pine fire keep or coffee
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Decorative Baskets

Materials

Oak

Andrianna Shamaris High Quality Rare Petrified Wood Log Bench or Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Stunning super smooth petrified wood coffee table or bench. Over 40 million years old and yet this
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Petrified Wood

Native American Southwest Pow Wow Drum
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Native American Southwest Pow Wow drum made out of a cottonwood log. Perfect size for a coffee
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Late 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Wood

Set of Three Polished Walnut Log Coffee Tables, 1970s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
Amazing set of three polished walnut coffee tables. They were made circa 1970s in France from logs
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Vintage 1970s French Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury Rustic Log Plank Coffee Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Midcentury rustic log plank coffee table is the ideal choice for the mountain cabin, lake house, or
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Vintage 1960s French Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Minimalist Log Style Coffee Table or Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive eight inch thick teak log sanded and partially charred to create a striking visual
Category

2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Teak

Log Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Huge slab of wood on iron legs with large brass ball feet.
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron, Brass

Log Table
Log Table
H 17.5 in W 49 in D 30 in
Carl Auböck Log Table
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Huge 3-legged version of his classic table.
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Carl Auböck Log Table
Carl Auböck Log Table
W 60 in D 18 in
Log Table
Located in Southampton, NY
Smooth, cross-grain walnut coffee table on four wrought iron legs with brass feet.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Log Table
Log Table
H 13 in Dm 35 in
60’s artisan hewn log burled birds-eye maple coffee table
Located in Kensington, MD
60’s artisan hewn log burled birds-eye maple coffee table. If you send an inquiry to
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Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Huge Log Wood Cocktail Table, circa 1960
Located in Megeve, FR
Huge log wood cocktail table, circa 1960. Excellent condition.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Huge Log Wood Cocktail Table, circa 1960
Huge Log Wood Cocktail Table, circa 1960
H 18.12 in W 51.19 in D 36.62 in
Huge Log of Wood Italian Cocktail Table, circa 1960
Located in Megeve, FR
Huge log of wood Italian cocktail table in excellent condition.
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Huge Piece Log of Wood Italian Cocktail Table, circa 1960
Located in Megeve, FR
Huge piece log of wood Italian cocktail table in excellent condition.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Brutalist Low Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brutalist low log rustic wood coffee table from Denmark circa 1960. Wear on wood is consistent with
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Mid-20th Century Danish Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Brutalist Low Coffee Table
Brutalist Low Coffee Table
H 15.75 in W 59 in D 29 in
Decorative Split Wood Log Coffee or Side Table or Bench
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautifully hand-crafted plank split log red-oak side table or bench standing on three legs of
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Victorian Rustic Wicker Large Trunk Laundry Log Basket Coffee Table, 30s
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
would make a unique and beautiful laundry, plays room storage, coffee table or log basket. Condition
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Early 20th Century European Rustic Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Steel

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Log Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic log coffee table available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, reclaimed wood and hardwood, every log coffee table was constructed with great care. Find 12 options for an antique or vintage log coffee table now, or shop our selection of 9 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the log coffee table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A log coffee table made by Modern designers — as well as those associated with Folk Art — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one log coffee table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Andrianna Shamaris and Jiri Krejcirik produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Log Coffee Table?

The average selling price for a log coffee table at 1stDibs is $4,900, while they’re typically $1,250 on the low end and $19,980 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Tables for You

The right vintage, new or antique tables can help make any space in your home stand out.

Over the years, the variety of tables available to us, as well as our specific needs for said tables, has broadened. Today, with all manner of these must-have furnishings differing in shape, material and style, any dining room table can shine just as brightly as the guests who gather around it.

Remember, when shopping for a dining table, it must fit your dining area, and you need to account for space around the table too — think outside the box, as an oval dining table may work for tighter spaces. Alternatively, if you’ve got the room, a Regency-style dining table can elevate any formal occasion at mealtime.

Innovative furniture makers and designers have also redefined what a table can be. Whether it’s an unconventional Ping-Pong table, a brass side table to display your treasured collectibles or a Louis Vuitton steamer trunk to add an air of nostalgia to your loft, your table can say a lot about you.

The visionary work of French designer Xavier Lavergne, for example, includes tables that draw on the forms of celestial bodies as often as they do aquatic creatures or fossils. Elsewhere, Italian architect Gae Aulenti, who looked to Roman architecture in crafting her stately Jumbo coffee table, created clever glass-topped mobile coffee tables that move on bicycle tires or sculpted wood wheels for Fontana Arte

Coffee and cocktail tables can serve as a room’s centerpiece with attention-grabbing details and colors. Glass varieties will keep your hardwood flooring and dazzling area rugs on display, while a marble or stone coffee table in a modern interior can showcase your prized art books and decorative objects. A unique vintage desk or writing table can bring sophistication and even a bit of spice to your work life. 

No matter your desired form or function, a quality table for your living space is a sound investment. On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage, new and antique bedside tables, mid-century end tables and more .

Questions About Log 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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A coffee table should generally be two-thirds as long as the sofa it stands in front of and around the same height as the sofa’s seat cushions.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between a center table and a coffee table is usually size. Center tables tend to be larger-sized accent tables placed in the center of seating areas. On the other hand, coffee tables are smaller tables usually positioned in front of sofas and loveseats. On 1stDibs, find a variety of center tables and coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.

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

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

    Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a coffee table and a console table is in the design. A coffee table is a low table that comes in many shapes, such as surfaces that are rectangles, squares, ovals or circles. Console tables are taller and usually have elongated shapes, such as ovals, rectangles or semicircles. Placement is another differentiator between the two types of tables. Coffee tables usually go in front of sofas and loveseats, while console tables may be placed behind a sofa or loveseat or along a wall. Find a large collection of coffee tables and console tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    The difference between a sofa table and a coffee table is that a sofa table is always behind the sofa and a coffee table is in front of it. Additionally, a sofa table is the same height as the sofa and a coffee table is much shorter.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    How big a coffee table for a sectional should be depends on the dimensions of the sectional. For a balanced look, a coffee table should be roughly two-thirds of the length of the sofa portion of a sofa and chaise sectional. If you have an L-shaped sofa, the coffee table should be around two-thirds of the length of each arm. Find a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To authenticate your Noguchi coffee table, there are three different marks to look for. Isamu Noguchi’s signature will be on the edge of the table and on a medallion under the base. Even under the medallion, you will find Noguchi’s initials. Shop a collection of properly vetted Noguchi pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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 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 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 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, 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 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.