What are low tables called?

Low tables are usually called coffee tables. The name comes from the table height being designed to make it easy to place something, such as a cup of coffee, on the tabletop while seated on a sofa. Alternatively, people may refer to these low tables as cocktail tables. Explore a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.

Can a coffee table be too low?

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.

Why are console tables so low?

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.

Why are Japanese dining tables low?

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.

Why are modern coffee tables so low?

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.

Is 12 inches too low for a coffee table?

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.

What should you not put on a glass table?

With a glass table, avoid putting anything on top heavier than the recommended weight capacity of the table. Items with rough or sharp bottoms could scratch glass. If you wish to display an item on top of a glass table, line the bottom of the item with felt to protect the tabletop. On 1stDibs, shop a range of glass tables from some of the world's top sellers.

Are glass coffee tables durable?

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.

What can I substitute for a glass coffee table top?

You can substitute a number of things for a glass table top. Try painted wood, marble or sheet metal. To decide what to use, consider the overall style of your room and the other types of materials featured in the space. Shop a selection of tables from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.

Is a glass table better for small spaces?

Whether a glass table is better for small spaces is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people find that a transparent glass table creates the illusion of a larger room and makes a compact area feel more spacious. Shop a variety of glass tables on 1stDibs.

What type of glass is used for coffee tables?

The most preferred type of glass for a coffee table is tempered glass. In case of a mishap, this type of glass will fracture into small pieces. One-half inch thick glass is the most popular for coffee tables. 1stDibs offers different antique, vintage and new glass coffee tables.

Should I put a glass top on my dining table?

Yes, you should put glass on top of your dining table to minimize scratches and wear. Glass allows you to see the beauty of the wood while protecting it from everyday wear.

What is the best thickness for a glass table top?

The best thickness for a glass table top depends on usage. If the glass is used just as a cover, then ¼-inch thick glass is likely good enough. If the glass will be used is as a table surface, then you should choose the thickness of the glass according to the size of the table. If the glass used is supporting heavy items, or its size is more than 24 inches, then choose glass that is thicker than ¼ inch. Thicker glass will feel and look more substantial, but thicker glass becomes heavier with increasing size. On 1stDibs, find antique and vintage glass-top dining room tables, glass-top coffee tables, side tables and more.

Which is better: a glass or acrylic coffee table?

Whether a glass or acrylic coffee table is better is a matter of personal preference. An acrylic table is less likely to shatter and often lighter in weight, while a glass coffee table may have a more prominent shine. How carefully a coffee table is crafted also impacts its quality and longevity. On 1stDibs, shop a range of coffee tables.

What coffee table height works best with a low mid-century modern sofa?

Look for a table 15 to 18 inches tall to match the lower seat height common to mid-century sofas; a taller table can feel out of proportion next to a low-slung frame.

Is glass or wood a better coffee table top for a mid-century modern living room?

Wood tops feel warmer and closer to the era's original materials, while glass tops show off a rug or floor beneath and read slightly more contemporary; both are common in period-correct pieces.

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Low Glass Table by Brusotti

$3,500

Low Glass Table by Brusotti

By Luigi Brusotti

Located in Red Lion, PA

Glass and Brass Coffee or Side Table by Luigi Brusotti 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Low Glass Table by Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte, 1948

$22,598

Low Glass Table by Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte, 1948

By Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa

Located in Berlin, DE

Chic round low table with black lacquered, wooden legs. Manufactured by Fontana Arte, designed by Pietro Chiesa.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Glas Italia Ollie Low Glass Table with Mirror Drawers by Yabu Pushelberg 120 cm

$3,928 / item

Glas Italia Ollie Low Glass Table with Mirror Drawers by Yabu Pushelberg 120 cm

By Yabu Pushelberg, Glas Italia

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

The Ollie table by Glas Italia, designed by Yabu Pushelberg, is a striking low table crafted from 12 mm extralight tempered glass.

Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Mirror

Chrome, Glass low Table

$2,070

Chrome, Glass low Table

Located in Dallas, TX

Chrome, wood and glass low table, very nice Art Deco

Category

20th Century American End Tables

Materials

Chrome

Cloud Table by Studio Christinekalia

$3,480 / item

Cloud Table by Studio Christinekalia

Located in Geneve, CH

Materials: Swedish pine wood, tempered glass. Captured on the moment of transition, this low glass table takes the form of a smooth cloud.

Category

2010s Cypriot Post-Modern Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood, Pine

Low table, Dancer. Bronze, glass. 20th century.

$1,638

Low table, Dancer. Bronze, glass. 20th century.

Located in Madrid, ES

Low table, Dancer. Bronze, glass. 20th century.

Category

20th Century European Other Side Tables

Materials

Bronze, Other

MONOLOG Low Table XL by Glass Variations in Transparent Brown Glass

$6,406 / item

MONOLOG Low Table XL by Glass Variations in Transparent Brown Glass

Located in Geneve, CH

MONOLOG Low Table XL by Glass Variations Dimensions: D 130 x H 35 cm Materials: 19 mm Thick Glass For Glass Variations, Exercice designed a 100% glass collection called MONOLOG amon...

Category

2010s French Post-Modern Tables

Materials

Glass

Brass and Glass Low Table by Angelo Lelii

$6,546

Brass and Glass Low Table by Angelo Lelii

By Angelo Lelii

Located in London, GB

Brass and glass low table by Angelo Lelii The same frame design was used for a magazine rack, Model n°13007, published in "Arredoluce", Catalogue Raisonné, Silvana Editoriale, Mil...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Brass

An Organic Bamboo & Glass Rattan Circular Low Table

$581

An Organic Bamboo & Glass Rattan Circular Low Table

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Mid Century Rustic Bamboo & Glass White Washed Circular Coffee Side Table With Rattan Ties.

Category

20th Century Chinese Rustic Side Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Glass

Low table Corinthian columns and glass top

$1,107

Low table Corinthian columns and glass top

Located in NAVILLY, FR

Low table simulating Greek Corinthian ruins in wood with its glass top.

Category

1990s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Low table in iron and glass 1980

$813

Low table in iron and glass 1980

Located in NAVILLY, FR

Low table with interlaced iron and glass of very high quality 1980s period.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Italian Black and Glass Swivel Low Table

$4,500

Italian Black and Glass Swivel Low Table

Located in Dallas, TX

Modern Italian made black glass and chrome swivel low table. Circa 1980. Perfect for today's modern design. 64w x 43d x 14h

Category

Vintage 1980s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Gilt-Bronze, Walnut & Glass Low Table

$4,480Sale Price|20% Off

Gilt-Bronze, Walnut & Glass Low Table

By Beacon Hill

Located in New York, NY

1st Shelf 11.75’’ off ground 16’’ at table top.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Italian Square Low Table of Brass, Chrome, and Smoked Glass by Zevi

$2,295

Italian Square Low Table of Brass, Chrome, and Smoked Glass by Zevi

By Zevi & C.

Located in Austin, TX

A handsome Italian square two-tiered low table or cocktail table of brass, chrome, and smoked glass by Zevi.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass, Chrome

1970s low table in stainless steel and glass

$836

1970s low table in stainless steel and glass

Located in NAVILLY, FR

1970s low table in curved stainless steel and smoked glass.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Monolog XL Low Table by Glass Variations

$6,406 / item

Monolog XL Low Table by Glass Variations

Located in Geneve, CH

Monolog XL Low Table by Glass Variations Dimensions: Ø 130 x H 35 cm.

Category

2010s French Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

1970s Low table in smoked glass and aluminium

$655

1970s Low table in smoked glass and aluminium

Located in NAVILLY, FR

1970s low table in smoked glass and aluminium. Very good condition.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Modern Art Deco Style Macassar Ebony & Glass Low Table, 1990s

$895 / item

Modern Art Deco Style Macassar Ebony & Glass Low Table, 1990s

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Modern Art Deco Style macassar & glass low table. Priced each! This listing is for one table but there are two tables available.

Category

20th Century Art Deco Tables

Materials

Ebony

Jacques Adnet Art Deco Rosewood, Metal and Glass Low Table

$18,000

Jacques Adnet Art Deco Rosewood, Metal and Glass Low Table

Located in Miami, FL

Designed in the late 1930s–1940s, this sophisticated low table exemplifies Jacques Adnet’s move toward pared-down modernism while retaining the rich materials and impeccable craftsma...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Gueridon

Materials

Metal

Black Multi Leg Low Table High Gloss with Glass Top

$5,974 / item

Black Multi Leg Low Table High Gloss with Glass Top

By Jaime Hayon, BD Barcelona Design

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Black multi leg low table high gloss with glass top. Materials: MDF, lacquer, glass Dimensions: Diam. 120 cm x H 35 cm The Multileg Table came about in an obvious way, s...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Glass, Lacquer

Rectangular Multi Leg Low Table High Gloss with Glass Top

$5,612 / item

Rectangular Multi Leg Low Table High Gloss with Glass Top

By BD Barcelona Design, Jaime Hayon

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Black rectangular multi leg low table high gloss with glass top Materials: MDF, lacquer, glass Dimensions: D 50 cm x W 150 cm x H 35 cm The Multileg Table came about in ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Glass, Lacquer

White Multi Leg Low Table High Gloss with Glass Top

$5,972 / item

White Multi Leg Low Table High Gloss with Glass Top

By Jaime Hayon, BD Barcelona Design

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

White Multileg Low Table High Gloss with Glass Top Materials: MDF, lacquer, glass Dimensions: Diam. 120 cm x H 35 cm The Multileg Table came about in an obvious way, spr...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Glass, Lacquer

Modern Italian Black Glass and Brass Low Table

$4,200

Modern Italian Black Glass and Brass Low Table

Located in Dallas, TX

Add a touch of sophistication with this sleek modern black glass and brass low table with 2 drawers. Perfect for the modern home.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Bodil Kjær 'Crossplex Low Table', Polycarbonate and Glass by Karakter

$2,768 / item

Bodil Kjær 'Crossplex Low Table', Polycarbonate and Glass by Karakter

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Table designed by Bodil Kjær in 1959. The CrossPlex low table was created as part of Kjær’s forward-thinking functional Elements of Architecture furniture program developed betwe...

Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Glass, Plastic

Bodil Kjær 'Crossplex Low Table', Polycarbonate and Glass by Karakter

$2,768 / item

Bodil Kjær 'Crossplex Low Table', Polycarbonate and Glass by Karakter

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Table designed by Bodil Kjær in 1959. The CrossPlex Low Table was created as part of Kjær’s forward-thinking functional Elements of Architecture furniture program developed betwe...

Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Glass, Plastic

Piero Lissoni Mex Low Tables Set for Cassina, Glass & Metal Design

$4,999 / set

Piero Lissoni Mex Low Tables Set for Cassina, Glass & Metal Design

By Piero Lissoni

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Piero Lissoni Set of Two Mex Low Table For Cassina A family of low tables, ideal for the living room, designed by Piero Lissoni.

Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Glass

Low table in chromed metal and smoked glass 1970

$531

Low table in chromed metal and smoked glass 1970

Located in NAVILLY, FR

Low table in chromed metal and smoked glass. Chip to the top.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Low table on castors, 1970s chrome and smoked glass

$632

Low table on castors, 1970s chrome and smoked glass

Located in NAVILLY, FR

Low table in chrome and smoked glass from the 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Vintage Small Modernist Chromed and Glass Cube Low Side Table

$495

Vintage Small Modernist Chromed and Glass Cube Low Side Table

Located in Hudson, NY

Made in the 70s this low cube table is a perfect accent in a modern interior. Clean and fresh without surfaced detail but long on design-savvy and clearly is the product of the inter...

Category

Late 20th Century North American International Style Side Tables

Materials

Chrome

Italian modern set of black metal and smoked glass low coffee tables, 1980s

$677 / set

Italian modern set of black metal and smoked glass low coffee tables, 1980s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern set of black metal and smoked glass low coffee tables, 1980s. Trio of coffee tables with black metal structure with two curved legs and smoked glass top.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Tables

Materials

Metal

Oldies Low Console Table

$14,124 / item

Oldies Low Console Table

Located in Paris, FR

Console table oldies low with solid polished brass feet, with black marble base and with smocked glass top.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Glas Italia Seasons Low Table / Coffee table - Glass - Jean-Marie Massaud

$4,162 / item

Glas Italia Seasons Low Table / Coffee table - Glass - Jean-Marie Massaud

By Jean-Marie Massaud, Glas Italia

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

Seasons by Glas Italia, designed by Jean-Marie Massaud, is a square low table crafted entirely from extralight tempered and bonded glass, combining transparency, functionality, and s...

Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Pulpo Pina Low Table BY SEBASTIAN HERKNER

$2,494 / item

Pulpo Pina Low Table BY SEBASTIAN HERKNER

By Sebastian Herkner

Located in New York, NY

black steel and transparent glass Sebastian Herkner’s distinctively tall, skinny side table series pina is inspired by the abstract turns and twists of the famous Pina Bausch dance ...

Category

2010s European Tables

Materials

Steel

Leon Rosen Pace Collection Glass & Brass Low Table

$850Sale Price|41% Off

Leon Rosen Pace Collection Glass & Brass Low Table

By Pace Collection, Leon Rosen

Located in Astoria, NY

Leon Rosen Pace Collection Glass and Brass Coffee Table, 1970s, with V form bases. 16" H x 54" W x 47" D. From a New York City Collection.

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mediterranean Style Carved Syroco Glass Top Round Low End Tables - Pair

$550 / set

Vintage Mediterranean Style Carved Syroco Glass Top Round Low End Tables - Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Hollywood Regency Mediterranean Style Carved Syroco Glass Top Low End Tables. Item features nice carvings throughout with lovely gold accents.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Glass, Resin

American Modern Polished Chrome and Glass Low Table

$3,250

American Modern Polished Chrome and Glass Low Table

Located in Dallas, TX

Simplicity and artful detailing defines this coffee table. The independent architectural base of this table offer flexibility and freedom of design expression. A clear glass top disp...

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Hollywood Regency Brass Faux Bamboo Square Glass Top Low Side Table

$425

Vintage Hollywood Regency Brass Faux Bamboo Square Glass Top Low Side Table

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Hollywood Regency Brass Faux Bamboo Square Glass Top Low Side Table with X-form Cross Stretcher Base.

Category

Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Brass

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Low Table Blue-Blue-Amethyst Murano Glass

$6,719 / item

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Low Table Blue-Blue-Amethyst Murano Glass

By Purho Murano, Paritzki & Liani

Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT

Angels is a collection of tables in Murano glass designed by the Paritzki&Liani (Tel Aviv, Israel) for Purho in 2023. Like ethereal figures of light and reflection, the Angels table...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Low Table Rosé-green-rosé Murano Glass

$6,666 / item

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Low Table Rosé-green-rosé Murano Glass

By Paritzki & Liani, Purho Murano

Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT

Angels is a collection of tables in Murano glass designed by the Paritzki&Liani (Tel Aviv, Israel) for Purho in 2023. Like ethereal figures of light and reflection, the Angels table...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Low Table Blue-Blue-Amber Murano Glass

$6,666 / item

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Low Table Blue-Blue-Amber Murano Glass

By Paritzki & Liani, Purho Murano

Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT

Angels is a collection of tables in Murano glass designed by the Paritzki&Liani (Tel Aviv, Israel) for Purho in 2023. Like ethereal figures of light and reflection, the Angels table...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Low Table Blue-Blue-Rosé Murano Glass

$6,666 / item

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Low Table Blue-Blue-Rosé Murano Glass

By Paritzki & Liani, Purho Murano

Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT

Angels is a collection of tables in Murano glass designed by the Paritzki&Liani (Tel Aviv, Israel) for Purho in 2023. Like ethereal figures of light and reflection, the Angels table...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Low Table Rosé-rosé-amethyst Murano Glass

$6,666 / item

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Low Table Rosé-rosé-amethyst Murano Glass

By Paritzki & Liani, Purho Murano

Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT

Angels is a collection of tables in Murano glass designed by the Paritzki&Liani (Tel Aviv, Israel) for Purho in 2023. Like ethereal figures of light and reflection, the Angels table...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Low Table Rosé-rosé-blue Murano Glass

$6,666 / item

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Low Table Rosé-rosé-blue Murano Glass

By Paritzki & Liani, Purho Murano

Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT

Angels is a collection of tables in Murano glass designed by the Paritzki&Liani (Tel Aviv, Israel) for Purho in 2023. Like ethereal figures of light and reflection, the Angels table...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Low Table Blue-Amethyst-Blue Murano Glass

$6,666 / item

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Low Table Blue-Amethyst-Blue Murano Glass

By Paritzki & Liani, Purho Murano

Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT

Angels is a collection of tables in Murano glass designed by the Paritzki&Liani (Tel Aviv, Israel) for Purho in 2023. Like ethereal figures of light and reflection, the Angels table...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Low Table Rosé-green-blue Murano Glass

$6,666 / item

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Low Table Rosé-green-blue Murano Glass

By Purho Murano, Paritzki & Liani

Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT

Angels is a collection of tables in Murano glass designed by the Paritzki&Liani (Tel Aviv, Israel) for Purho in 2023. Like ethereal figures of light and reflection, the Angels table...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Low Table Rosé-Green-Amethyst Murano Glass

$6,666 / item

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Low Table Rosé-Green-Amethyst Murano Glass

By Paritzki & Liani, Purho Murano

Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT

Angels is a collection of tables in Murano glass designed by the Paritzki&Liani (Tel Aviv, Israel) for Purho in 2023. Like ethereal figures of light and reflection, the Angels table...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Murano Glass

French Faux Bamboo Low Side Tables of Brass and Glass - Individually Priced

$2,895 / item

French Faux Bamboo Low Side Tables of Brass and Glass - Individually Priced

Located in Austin, TX

A fine pair of vintage French square low tables in brass with a handsome faux bamboo design to the frames - each table featuring an inset glass top over four legs.

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Hollywood Regency Low Glass Side Table Scroll Giltwood

$550

Hollywood Regency Low Glass Side Table Scroll Giltwood

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Scroll Giltwood base with capped balustrade columns. Thick oval glass top. Heavy detail in scrollwork. Curbside available to NYC/Philly $350

Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Giltwood

Wood and Glass Low Table by Englander & Bonta, Argentina, circa 1950

$7,000

Wood and Glass Low Table by Englander & Bonta, Argentina, circa 1950

By Englander & Bonta

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Wood and glass low table by Englander & Bonta, Argentina, circa 1950.

Category

Vintage 1950s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Lowboys

Materials

Glass, Wood

Peter Ghyczy Mid-Century Glass Low Table with Brass Legs, Circa 1970

$1,638

Peter Ghyczy Mid-Century Glass Low Table with Brass Legs, Circa 1970

By Peter Ghyczy

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

The table is made from glass and sand casted brass. The legs are hand casted by very skilled craftsmen in the Netherlands. The brass has typical characteristics of the casting proces...

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass

Acerbis Litt Small Rectangular Low Table in Transparent Glass & Stainless Steel

$5,201 / item

Acerbis Litt Small Rectangular Low Table in Transparent Glass & Stainless Steel

By Acerbis, Oscar e Gabriele Buratti

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Table with structure in shiny stainless steel with 12 mm transparent glass top. Removable. Dimensions: 80x80x30h, 110x110x30h, 50x50x45h, 80x50x45h Gabriele Buratti, architect and ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Acerbis Litt Large Rectangular Low Table in Transparent Glass & Stainless Steel

$5,920 / item

Acerbis Litt Large Rectangular Low Table in Transparent Glass & Stainless Steel

By Acerbis, Oscar e Gabriele Buratti

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Table with structure in shiny stainless steel with 12 mm transparent glass top. Removable. Dimensions: 80x80x30h, 110x110x30h, 50x50x45h, 80x50x45h Gabriele Buratti, architect...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Peter Ghyczy T37 Low Coffee Table, Brass & Glass, Mid-Century, 1960

$1,129Sale Price|20% Off

Peter Ghyczy T37 Low Coffee Table, Brass & Glass, Mid-Century, 1960

By Peter Ghyczy

Located in Oirlo, LI

Table Peter Ghyczy model T37 low model, 1960.

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Low Gray Table

$5,695 / item

Low Gray Table

By Marioni

Located in Milan, IT

This elegant table, designed by Studio 63 for Marioni, sits low to the ground and will make a charming addition to the living room or be the perfect bedside table.

Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Wood and Glass Low Table by Englander & Bonta, Argentina, circa 1950

$5,000

Wood and Glass Low Table by Englander & Bonta, Argentina, circa 1950

By Englander & Bonta

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Wood and glass low table by Englander & Bonta, Argentina, circa 1950.

Category

Vintage 1950s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Lowboys

Materials

Glass, Wood

Miya Low Side Table in blown glass by Elena Salmistraro for Cappellini

$5,940 / item

Miya Low Side Table in blown glass by Elena Salmistraro for Cappellini

By Cappellini, Elena Salmistraro

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Miya is a typical name from the Japan of a famous samurai. A name chosen for the desire to design a collection of tables that would depict and take inspiration from the armor worn by...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Side Tables

Materials

Blown Glass

Casiopee Gold Low Side Table

$1,525 / item

Casiopee Gold Low Side Table

Located in Paris, FR

Casiopee Gold Low Side Table with steel structure in gold finish, with up and down tops in bevelled clear glass.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Side Tables

Materials

Steel

French Low Side or End Tables of Silvered Metal and Glass 'Individually Priced'

$4,895 / item

French Low Side or End Tables of Silvered Metal and Glass 'Individually Priced'

Located in Austin, TX

A pair of elegant French two-tiered low side or end tables in the Mid-Century Modern style - each table featuring one square glass panel top inset upon a silvered metal frame over a ...

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Pulpo Pina Low Table BY SEBASTIAN HERKNER

$2,712 / item

Pulpo Pina Low Table BY SEBASTIAN HERKNER

By Sebastian Herkner

Located in New York, NY

Sebastian Herkner’s distinctively tall, skinny side table series pina is inspired by the abstract turns and twists of the famous Pina Bausch dance theatre. The basic figurine with ba...

Category

2010s European Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Large Chrome and Glass Round Low Table, Italy, 1970s

$2,840

Large Chrome and Glass Round Low Table, Italy, 1970s

Located in London, GB

High quality large chrome and glass round low table, Italy, 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

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Brueton Triform Coffee Table designed by J. Wade Beam

Unavailable

H 15 in W 48 in D 48 in

Brueton Triform Coffee Table designed by J. Wade Beam

By Brueton, J. Wade Beam

Located in Asheville, NC

A cantilevered low glass table supported by a satin stainless steel seamless monolithic base with pencil edges.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

CLOUD Organic Shaped Glass Coffee Table with Blue Solid Wood Spheres

Unavailable

H 11.82 in W 51.19 in D 51.19 in

CLOUD Organic Shaped Glass Coffee Table with Blue Solid Wood Spheres

By Studio Christine Kalia

Located in Larnaca, CY

Captured on the moment of transition, this low glass table takes the form of a smooth cloud.

Category

2010s Greek Center Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Cloud II Organic Shaped Glass Coffee Table in Beige with Solid Wood Spheres

Unavailable

H 11.82 in W 37.41 in D 59.06 in

Cloud II Organic Shaped Glass Coffee Table in Beige with Solid Wood Spheres

By Studio Christine Kalia

Located in Larnaca, CY

Captured on the moment of transition, this low glass table takes the form of a smooth cloud.

Category

2010s Cypriot Space Age Center Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Low Table, Glass and Brass

Unavailable

H 15.75 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in

Low Table, Glass and Brass

By Christian Krekels

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Low table, glass and brass attributed to Christian Krekels 1970, Belgium.

Category

Late 20th Century Sofa Tables

Materials

Brass

Modular Low Table Collection, Brass and Glass

Unavailable

H 13.59 in W 32.84 in D 65.62 in

Modular Low Table Collection, Brass and Glass

By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer

Located in Bangkok, TH

You may want to add glass bottoms to keep your table clean and organized.

Category

2010s Thai Minimalist Sofa Tables

Materials

Brass

Glass and Chrome Low Table

Unavailable

H 17.5 in W 47.5 in D 28 in

Glass and Chrome Low Table

Located in Hudson, NY

Effective lines, substantial glass and chrome base.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Low Circular Glass and Chrome Side Table

Unavailable

H 16 in Dm 26.5 in

Low Circular Glass and Chrome Side Table

Located in New York, NY

The cylindrical chrome base supporting a textured glass top. Made to order.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Chrome

Oxidized Brass and Glass Low Table, Italy, 1970s

Unavailable

H 15.75 in W 31.89 in D 31.89 in

Oxidized Brass and Glass Low Table, Italy, 1970s

By Willy Rizzo

Located in BUDAPEST, HU

Square low table consisting of square wooden base covered with oxidized brass sheets.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Brass

Fine Brass and Glass Low Table

Unavailable

H 16.5 in W 42 in D 24 in

Fine Brass and Glass Low Table

Located in Hollywood, FL

The thick rectangular glass with rounded edges over a reeded base joined with a cross stretcher.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Seguso Murano Glass and Gold Italian Low Table, 1950s

Unavailable

H 17.33 in W 37.01 in D 25.2 in

Seguso Murano Glass and Gold Italian Low Table, 1950s

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Milan, IT

Base in "Sommerso" glass with gold inclusions, brass details. Top in transparent glass. Murano 1950s. Seguso Vetri d'Arte Measures:- H 44 cm X 64x94 cm.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Sofa Tables

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Glass Low Table with Modern Lines

Unavailable

H 17.5 in W 47 in D 26 in

Glass Low Table with Modern Lines

Located in Hudson, NY

1980s glass low table or coffee table with chrome base.

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Ombre Glass Coffee End Table Low in Blue / Clear Glass

Unavailable

H 17.5 in W 36 in D 17.5 in

Ombre Glass Coffee End Table Low in Blue / Clear Glass

By Germans Ermics

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Our gallery Not So General currently has one version of the Ombre coffee table low in stock, produced in clear glass which dissolves a strong blue into exquisite transparent.

Category

2010s Dutch Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Low Table Stand Tall, Acrylic Glass

Unavailable

H 17.33 in W 15.36 in D 27.96 in

Low Table Stand Tall, Acrylic Glass

By Waiting For Ideas

Located in PARIS, FR

Stand Tall is a modern and sophisticated design low table that is rooted in the principles of minimalism and functionality. The piece is characterised by its unique combination of gr...

Category

2010s French Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Acrylic

Danish Modern Rosewood and Glass Top Low Table

Unavailable

H 14 in W 63 in D 25 in

Danish Modern Rosewood and Glass Top Low Table

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Hollywood, FL

Danish Modern rosewood and glass top low table, Kai Kristiansen, 1950's.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Rosewood

Koch & Lowy Low Table

Unavailable

H 13.75 in W 30 in D 29.88 in

Koch & Lowy Low Table

By Koch & Lowy

Located in Providence, RI

Due to it's size, the table could also be used as a low occasional / lamp table.

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Lowboys

Materials

Aluminum

Minimalist Indigo Blue Enameled Glass Top Low End Tables, Italy, 1980s

Unavailable

H 17.72 in Dm 16.03 in

Minimalist Indigo Blue Enameled Glass Top Low End Tables, Italy, 1980s

Located in BUDAPEST, HU

Small low end tables in ebonized beechwood, restored.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Minimalist End Tables

Materials

Glass, Beech

'MMPM Low Side Table' Tubular Metal and Tinted Glass Side Table

Unavailable

H 10.24 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in

'MMPM Low Side Table' Tubular Metal and Tinted Glass Side Table

By Studio James Stickley

Located in London, GB

'MMPM' Tubular aluminium and grey tinted glass low side table. This design further explores the designers obsession with tubular metal and graphical form.

Category

2010s English Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

side low sculptural table contemporary in marble and striped glass

Unavailable

H 27.56 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in

side low sculptural table contemporary in marble and striped glass

By Andrea Bonini

Located in Milano, IT

This low sculptural table is a poetic use of marble, infect in this table the marble is suspended by the glass and all the link are mecanical

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Side Tables

Materials

Crystal, Carrara Marble, Brass

Stanley Jay Friedman for Brueton Stainless Steel and Glass Macao Low Table

Unavailable

H 14.25 in W 24 in D 12 in

Stanley Jay Friedman for Brueton Stainless Steel and Glass Macao Low Table

By Brueton

Located in Lake Success, NY

Stanley Jay Friedman for Brueton stainless steel and glass sculptural Macao low table, 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

A Raised Glass, Chrome and Glass Decorated Low Table, France c. 1970

Unavailable

H 14 in W 45 in D 25.25 in

A Raised Glass, Chrome and Glass Decorated Low Table, France c. 1970

Located in New York, NY

A Raised Glass, Chrome and Glass Decorated Low Table, France c. 1970

Category

Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Modern Shazam Glass Low Table with Black Walnut Skin

Unavailable

H 17.5 in W 48 in D 48 in

Modern Shazam Glass Low Table with Black Walnut Skin

Located in Hobart, NY

Glass with black walnut microslab

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Square Marble Low Table with Inset Smoked Glass Top

Unavailable

H 17 in W 36 in D 36 in

Square Marble Low Table with Inset Smoked Glass Top

Located in Hudson, NY

A beautifully figured marble table with hues of pinks, reds and violets. Shaped legs and apron with beveled corners. Recessed smoked glass top.

Category

Vintage 1970s Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

French Sant Gobind Glass and Ceruse Low Wood Table

Unavailable

H 16.75 in W 39.25 in D 21.5 in

French Sant Gobind Glass and Ceruse Low Wood Table

Located in New York, NY

The rectangular X-formed base supporting the textured glass top.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Pair of chrome/mirror glass low tables designed by Maria Pergay, France 1970s

Unavailable

H 12.21 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in

Pair of chrome/mirror glass low tables designed by Maria Pergay, France 1970s

By Maria Pergay

Located in Basel, BS

A stunning set of two low sofa tables or side tables by the legendary Romanian French designer Maria Pergay.

Category

Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Chrome

Florence Knoll Square Low Coffee Table, Glass Top & Gold Frame

Unavailable

H 13.75 in W 35.5 in D 35.5 in

Florence Knoll Square Low Coffee Table, Glass Top & Gold Frame

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in East Greenville, PA

Measures: 35" square low coffee table Frame is welded square steel tube in limited edition 18-karat gold-plated finish with clear lacquer protective coating.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel, Gold Plate

Kim Moltzer Low Table

Unavailable

H 12 in W 39 in D 39 in

Kim Moltzer Low Table

By Kim Moltzer

Located in New York, NY

Low table with folded aluminum base and hexagon cut glass.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Raphael Attributed Rare Low Asymmetric Table with Saint Gobain Glass

Unavailable

H 18 in W 53.5 in D 18.5 in

Raphael Attributed Rare Low Asymmetric Table with Saint Gobain Glass

By Raphael Furniture

Located in New York, NY

Raphael attributed rare low asymmetric table with Saint Gobain glass in Macassar and satinwood.

Category

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

Materials

Glass, Mahogany, Satinwood

American Modern Polished Chrome and Glass Low Table, Karl Springer

Unavailable

H 15.5 in W 65 in D 53 in

American Modern Polished Chrome and Glass Low Table, Karl Springer

By Karl Springer

Located in Hollywood, FL

Karl Springer low table custom made for Palm Beach client with 10" diameter legs and 1" thick glass.

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

21st Century Minimalist Solid Copper and Glass, Low Coffee Table

Unavailable

H 5.91 in W 74.81 in D 33.47 in

21st Century Minimalist Solid Copper and Glass, Low Coffee Table

By Studio Dessuant Bone

Located in Paris, FR

Art Industrial aims to blur the boundaries between art, design and industry; objects that are indefinable in their nature but all share a common theme, an emotive expression of a col...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Copper

Set of three Italian low tables

Unavailable

H 13.5 in Dm 11.5 in

Set of three Italian low tables

Located in London, GB

Three Italian low tables each a slice of walnut tree trunk with bronze capped ebonised wood legs, the tops inset with butterflies mounted under convex glass

Category

20th Century Italian End Tables

Materials

Metal

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Questions About Low Glass Table

What are low tables called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
Low tables are usually called coffee tables. The name comes from the table height being designed to make it easy to place something, such as a cup of coffee, on the tabletop while seated on a sofa. Alternatively, people may refer to these low tables as cocktail tables. Explore a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
Can a coffee table be too low?
1 Answer
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.
Why are console tables so low?
1 Answer
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.
Why are Japanese dining tables low?
1 Answer
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.
Why are modern coffee tables so low?
1 Answer
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.
Is 12 inches too low for a coffee table?
1 Answer
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.
What should you not put on a glass table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
With a glass table, avoid putting anything on top heavier than the recommended weight capacity of the table. Items with rough or sharp bottoms could scratch glass. If you wish to display an item on top of a glass table, line the bottom of the item with felt to protect the tabletop. On 1stDibs, shop a range of glass tables from some of the world's top sellers.
Are glass coffee tables durable?
1 Answer
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.
What can I substitute for a glass coffee table top?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
You can substitute a number of things for a glass table top. Try painted wood, marble or sheet metal. To decide what to use, consider the overall style of your room and the other types of materials featured in the space. Shop a selection of tables from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
Is a glass table better for small spaces?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
Whether a glass table is better for small spaces is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people find that a transparent glass table creates the illusion of a larger room and makes a compact area feel more spacious. Shop a variety of glass tables on 1stDibs.
What type of glass is used for coffee tables?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
The most preferred type of glass for a coffee table is tempered glass. In case of a mishap, this type of glass will fracture into small pieces. One-half inch thick glass is the most popular for coffee tables. 1stDibs offers different antique, vintage and new glass coffee tables.
Should I put a glass top on my dining table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
Yes, you should put glass on top of your dining table to minimize scratches and wear. Glass allows you to see the beauty of the wood while protecting it from everyday wear.
What is the best thickness for a glass table top?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
The best thickness for a glass table top depends on usage. If the glass is used just as a cover, then ¼-inch thick glass is likely good enough. If the glass will be used is as a table surface, then you should choose the thickness of the glass according to the size of the table. If the glass used is supporting heavy items, or its size is more than 24 inches, then choose glass that is thicker than ¼ inch. Thicker glass will feel and look more substantial, but thicker glass becomes heavier with increasing size. On 1stDibs, find antique and vintage glass-top dining room tables, glass-top coffee tables, side tables and more.
Which is better: a glass or acrylic coffee table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
Whether a glass or acrylic coffee table is better is a matter of personal preference. An acrylic table is less likely to shatter and often lighter in weight, while a glass coffee table may have a more prominent shine. How carefully a coffee table is crafted also impacts its quality and longevity. On 1stDibs, shop a range of coffee tables.
What coffee table height works best with a low mid-century modern sofa?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Look for a table 15 to 18 inches tall to match the lower seat height common to mid-century sofas; a taller table can feel out of proportion next to a low-slung frame.
Is glass or wood a better coffee table top for a mid-century modern living room?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Wood tops feel warmer and closer to the era's original materials, while glass tops show off a rug or floor beneath and read slightly more contemporary; both are common in period-correct pieces.

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