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Chinese Inlaid Wood Low Coffee Table
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-1123 Chinese inlaid hardwood low coffee table/dinning table.
Category

Vintage 1960s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Chinese Inlaid Wood Low Coffee Table
Chinese Inlaid Wood Low Coffee Table
H 9.5 in W 25.5 in D 25.5 in
Chinese hardwood low coffee table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Chinese hardwood low coffee table, of rectangular form with moulded frieze, raised on square
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Chinese hardwood low coffee table
Chinese hardwood low coffee table
H 18 in W 48 in D 17 in
Chinese ebonised low coffee table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Chinese hardwood low coffee table, of rectangular form with shaped frieze, raised on cabriole legs
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ebony

Chinese ebonised low coffee table
Chinese ebonised low coffee table
H 18 in W 63 in D 24 in
Mid-Century Small Walnut Low Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Small Walnut Low Coffee Table Design: Mid-Century Modern style with four tapered legs
Category

20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

vintage handmade bi-level low coffee table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
vintage handmade, bi-level low coffee table. Solid wood with glass tops -- resemembles Louise
Category

20th Century American American Craftsman Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Glass

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Low Coffee Table with Distressed Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period low coffee table from the 19th century, with horse hoof legs and
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Indian 19th Century Low Coffee Table with Hand-Painted Dancers and Musicians
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian low coffee table from the 19th century, with hand-painted floral motifs and dancers
Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Italian Modern Cast Iron Base and White Resin Top Low Coffee Table, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern cast iron base and white resin top low coffee table, 1980s Low coffee table with
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel, Iron

Art Deco Style French Ebony Demacassar and Polished Nickel Low Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Style French Ebony deMacassar and polished nickel low coffee table.
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Nickel, Metal

Octagon Chinoiserie Decorated Mirror Top Low Coffee Table with Carved Wood Base
Located in Stamford, CT
Octagon chinoiserie decorated mirror top low coffee table with carved wood base.
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Glass

Low Coffee Table Interlock André Fu Living Home Oak New Modern
By André Fu
Located in CENTRAL, HK
Description: Low coffee table Color: Grey Size: 90 Ø x 40 H cm Material: Oak and bronze
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Modern Scandinavian Rosewood Low Coffee Table by Johannes Andersen & Wikkelsois
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rosewood Low Coffee Table, a genuine piece from renowned designer Johannes Andersen for Wikkelsois. Crafted
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood, Wood

Chinese 19th Century Qing Dynasty Bamboo Low Coffee Table with Slatted Top
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty bamboo low coffee table from the 19th century, with slatted top. Created in
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bamboo

American Mid-Century Enameled Black and Brown Low / Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century (1970s) enameled low / coffee table with a square black and brown crackle
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Enamel

Postmodern Design Carrara Marble Low Coffee Table, Italy 1970's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Postmodern Italian Design Low Coffee Table in Carrara Marble, made in Italy 1970's. Chrome
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble, Metal

Cassina LC 10 Glass and Metal Low Coffee Table Square Le Corbusier
By Cassina
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Cassina LC 10 glass and metal low coffee table square 24” square on a black metal and chrome leg
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Mid-Century American Modern Walnut Low / Coffee Table
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century American Modern walnut low coffee table featuring a rectangular top over an X-form base
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut, Wood

Cassina LC 10 Glass and Metal Low Coffee Table Rectangle Le Corbusier
By Cassina
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Cassina LC 10 glass and metal low coffee table rectangle 46” x 30” on a black metal and chrome leg
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Fontana Arte Italian Mid-Century Brass and Glass Low / Coffee Tables
By Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of Italian Mid-Century low / coffee tables with x-form brass faux bamboo frames with branch
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Metal

Pair of Fontana Arte Italian Midcentury Brass and Glass Low / Coffee Tables
By Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian midcentury low / coffee tables with x-form brass faux bamboo frames with branch
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of Ceramic Low Coffee Tables Shinny Black and Yellow, circa 1970
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Pair of low coffee tables. Ceramic low tables with shinny black and yellow ceramic glazes
Category

Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Ceramic

Pair of Reversible Walnut, Brass and Micarta Low Coffee Tables
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of two tier low coffee tables, with one side of the tables surfaced in wood, and the other in
Category

Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

American Black Lacquer Floral Parcel Gilt Low / Coffee Table, Attributed to Jame
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century low / coffee table features a black lacquered top with rounded out corners and
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

James Mont Americna Black Lacquer and Brass Octagonal Low Coffee Table Frame
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century American "Hollywood Regency" style octagonal low coffee table frame, finished in high
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Metal

Ghost Low Coffee Table by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
Ghost Low Coffee Table by NORR11 Dimensions: Ø 50 x H 40 cm. Materials: Raw cast aluminum
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Ghost Low Coffee Table by NORR11
Ghost Low Coffee Table by NORR11
H 15.75 in Dm 19.69 in
Gio Ponti Style Low Coffee Table Tapered Legs Walnut Mid-Century Modern Italy 70
By Gio Ponti
Located in Miami, FL
Italian long rectangle low Coffee Table in Walnut Wood with tapered Legs attributed to Gio Ponti
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Black Kaleidoscope Low Coffee Table by Jialun Xiong
By Jialun Xiong
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Kaleidoscope Low Coffee Table by Jialun Xiong Dimensions: 60”W x 25”D x 14”H inch Materials
Category

2010s American Modern Center Tables

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Metal

Pier Luigi Colli Italian Modern Hand-Hammered Gilt Iron Low Coffee Table Frame
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century (1950s) low / coffee table frame constructed from pebble hand-hammered gilt
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Pinac Low Coffee Table by Oeuffice
Located in Geneve, CH
Pinac low coffee table by Oeuffice Edition: 12 + 2AP 2015 Materials: Aluminium, tempered glass
Category

2010s English Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Pinac Low Coffee Table by Oeuffice
Pinac Low Coffee Table by Oeuffice
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Sculptural organic modern low coffee table
By Oliver Whyte
Located in Cape Town, Western Cape
a composite material. The first iteration of the Stone Collection has a side table, low coffee
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2010s South African Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Resin

Sculptural organic modern low coffee table
Sculptural organic modern low coffee table
H 12.21 in W 43.31 in D 51.19 in
Chinese Vintage Low Coffee Table with Two-Toned Top and Curving Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage low coffee table from the late 20th century, with two-toned top, scalloped apron
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Low Coffee Table by Faina
By Victoria Yakusha
Located in Geneve, CH
Low coffee table by Faina Design: Victoriya Yakusha Materials: Ash in natural or black color
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ash

Low Coffee Table by Faina
Low Coffee Table by Faina
H 13.78 in Dm 22.84 in
Low Coffee Table by Faina
By Victoria Yakusha
Located in Geneve, CH
Low coffee table by Faina Design: Victoriya Yakusha Materials: Ash in natural or black color
Category

2010s Ukrainian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ash

Low Coffee Table by Faina
Low Coffee Table by Faina
H 13.78 in Dm 22.84 in
Gear Low Coffee Table by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
Gear Low Coffee Table by NORR11 Dimensions: Ø 70 x H 37 cm. Materials: Concrete and magnesium oxide
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Concrete, Other

Gear Low Coffee Table by NORR11
Gear Low Coffee Table by NORR11
H 14.57 in Dm 27.56 in
Pebble Low Coffee Table in Pine Wood and Onyx Top, André Fu Living
By André Fu
Located in CENTRAL, HK
signature piece is designed to enlighten any interiors. Description: Pebble Low coffee table Color: Grey
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Onyx

Soho Low Coffee Table by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
Soho Low Coffee Table by NORR11 Dimensions: Ø 50 x H 35 cm. Materials: Travertine and artificial
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine, Other

Soho Low Coffee Table by NORR11
Soho Low Coffee Table by NORR11
H 13.78 in Dm 19.69 in
Low Coffee Table Embossed in Leather by Fendi
By Fendi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the luxurious Low Coffee Table Embossed in Leather by Fendi, the perfect addition to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Low Coffee Table Embossed in Leather by Fendi
By Fendi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the luxurious Low Coffee Table Embossed in Leather by Fendi, the perfect addition to
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Cherry Wood Low Coffee Table, 1950s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This low coffee table was made in Denmark during the 1950s. It is made of bird cherry wood also
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Set of 2 Low Coffee Tables by Faina
By Victoria Yakusha
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 low coffee tables by Faina Design: Victoriya Yakusha Materials: Ash in natural or black
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ash

Set of 2 Low Coffee Tables by Faina
By Victoria Yakusha
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Low coffee tables by Faina Design: Victoriya Yakusha Materials: Ash in natural or black
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ash

Chinese 20th Century Black Laquer & Mother Pearl Inlaid Low Coffee Table
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this gorgeous Chinese black lacquer low coffee table with
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Kolos Low Coffee Table, by Yonoh Studio
By Miniforms, Yonoh Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
interpretation of the architecture of the Colosseum. Here you are shown the Kolos low coffee table and size Ø 58
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Low Coffee Table with Red African Ivory Granite
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Experience the elegance of vintage design with our low coffee table, a unique piece that
Category

Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Granite, Wrought Iron, Iron

M-Low Coffee Table by Daniel Boddam, Natural Oak
By Daniel Boddam Studio
Located in Sydney, NSW
‘golden ratio’ and his ethos of considered simplicity. The M–Low Coffee Table’s genesis came from El
Category

2010s Australian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Marble Low Coffee Table by Samuele Brianza
Located in Geneve, CH
Marble low coffee table by Samuele Brianza Dimensions: 100 x 100 x 38.5 cm Materials: Paonazzo
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Solid Wood Low Coffee Table, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
the lines between the “man-made” and the natural environment. As this low coffee table shows, this is
Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Marzio Cecchi Pair of Leather Travertine Brass Low Coffee Tables, Circa 1970
By Marzio Cecchi, Studio Most
Located in Vienna, AT
A Pair of Low Coffee Tables with Travertine Top by Marzio Cecchi for Studio Most, 1970s This is a
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine, Brass, Steel

Burmese Vintage Black Lacquer Low Coffee Table with Negora Lacquer Inset Top
Located in Yonkers, NY
Burmese low coffee table from the Mid 20th century period will bring an undeniable touch of exotic
Category

Mid-20th Century Burmese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Three Rocks Low Coffee Table, Marquetry, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
birds eye wood veneer in high gloss varnish. Here is presented the model of the low coffee table. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Ebony, Olive, Rosewood

Burmese Vintage Brown Wood Low Coffee Table with Negora Lacquer Inset Top
Located in Yonkers, NY
Negora lacquered square top, this vintage Burmese low coffee table from the Mid 20th century period will
Category

Mid-20th Century Burmese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Ringo Low Coffee Table in Lacquered Black Legs, by Matteo Zorzenoni
By Matteo Zorzenoni, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
coffee table with lacquered black legs and size 90 x 90 x 32 H. Available in low Ringo coffee table size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Doris Bronze Low Coffee Table by Fred and Juul
Located in Geneve, CH
Doris Bronze Low Coffee Table by Fred and Juul Dimensions: Ø 84 x H 30 cm. Materials: Bronze
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

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
Category

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
Hexagonal Low Coffee Table
By Zanaboni
Located in Milan, IT
A traditional silhouette infused with modern character, this bold coffee table will complement a
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Hexagonal Low Coffee Table
Hexagonal Low Coffee Table
H 9.45 in W 22.84 in D 19.69 in
Gong Low Coffee Table
By Pacini & Cappellini
Located in Milan, IT
Suitable for a relaxed and modern interior, this low table can also double as a coffee table and
Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Gong Low Coffee Table
Gong Low Coffee Table
H 11.82 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Japanese Low Coffee Table
By Gumps
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Vintage Japanese coffee table in the style of 19th century Japanese 'Wakasa' tables. Made by Gumps
Category

Vintage 1960s American Anglo-Japanese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Low Coffee Table
Japanese Low Coffee Table
H 14 in W 59 in D 35 in
Slate Low Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Large slab of slate sitting on top of a wooden, cross-hatched base. In good original condition with no visible wear.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Coc...

Materials

Stone

Slate Low Coffee Table
Slate Low Coffee Table
H 7.5 in W 24 in D 23 in
19th Century Teak Brown Wood Low Coffee Table with Scroll Carved Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A teak wood low coffee table from the 19th century with carved legs and brown patina. This 19th
Category

Antique 19th Century Indonesian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Wood low coffee Table
Located in Princeton Junction, NJ
Danish Coffee Table Low.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Danish Wood low coffee Table
Danish Wood low coffee Table
H 11.23 in W 24.81 in D 24.81 in
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Low Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of low coffee tables available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct low coffee tables — often made from wood, metal and glass — can elevate any home. There are 1637 antique and vintage low coffee tables for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 266 modern editions to choose from as well. Low coffee tables have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Low coffee tables made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many low coffee tables are appealing in their simplicity, but Edward Wormley, Milo Baughman and Privatiselectionem produced popular low coffee tables that are worth a look.

How Much are Low Coffee Tables?

Prices for low coffee tables start at $224 and top out at $106,426 with the average selling for $3,692.

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. Browse a vast selection of antique, new and vintage coffee table and cocktail tables today.

Questions About Low Coffee Tables
  • 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
    No, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Console 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, 2022
    The 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 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, 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 ExpertFebruary 1, 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 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, 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    End tables are generally taller than coffee tables.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.

  • 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.
  • 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 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.