Low Coffe Tables
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Ebony
20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
20th Century American American Craftsman Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood, Glass
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
Antique 19th Century Indian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Steel, Iron
20th Century French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Metal, Nickel
Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood, Glass
2010s Chinese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Bamboo
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Enamel
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Carrara Marble, Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Walnut, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Steel
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Brass, Metal
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Ceramic
Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Glass
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood, Giltwood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Brass, Metal
2010s Danish Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Aluminum
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Walnut
2010s American Modern Center Tables
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Metal
2010s English Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Aluminum
2010s South African Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Resin
Late 20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
2010s Ukrainian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Ash
2010s Ukrainian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Ash
2010s Danish Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Concrete, Other
2010s Chinese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Onyx
2010s Danish Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Travertine, Other
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Leather, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Wood
2010s Ukrainian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Ash
2010s Ukrainian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Ash
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Ceramic
Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Granite, Wrought Iron, Iron
2010s Australian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Metal
2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Marble
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Travertine, Brass, Steel
Mid-20th Century Burmese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Side Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Birdseye Maple, Ebony, Olive, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Burmese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Bronze
20th Century European Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Gesso, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Danish Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
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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. Browse a vast selection of antique, new and vintage coffee table and cocktail tables today.
- Why are console tables so low?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Console tables are not low. Typically, consoles are about the height of a desk but are much narrower. As a result, they work well against walls and can be used to hold lamps and decorative objects. While modern console tables commonly feature four legs, you can still find the two-legged variety, which is ideal for nestling behind the sofa. Some also feature shelves for display and storage space or cabinet doors and drawers for hiding clutter. Find vintage console 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 5, 2022The chabudai, or the short Japanese dining table makes the most of limited space by serving many functions in a Japanese home. They often feature collapsible legs so they can be stored. Diners sit on pillows on the floor, rather than chairs, again freeing up more space by not having bulky chairs. Shop a collection of Japanese furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023No, 12 inches isn’t necessarily too low for a coffee table. For balance, choose a coffee table that is about two to four inches lower than the seat of the largest piece of furniture around it. Usually, this will be the sofa. If your sofa’s seat is 14 to 16 inches high, a 12-inch coffee table will likely be in proportion. Find an assortment of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
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