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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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Blue And Green Bowl Murano Glass

Low Italian Sofa

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Israel Mid Century Modern Furniture

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

$2,830

H 16.15 in Dm 43.31 in

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

Ross Littell Luar Low Table in Steel and Glass by IFC 1970s

$1,792 / item

H 15.75 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in

Ross Littell Luar Low Table in Steel and Glass by IFC 1970s

By ICF Group, Ross Littell

Located in Cascina, Pisa

Luar (TLR.2) low table with frame in steel and table top in thick glass designed by Ross Littell in 1965 and produced by ICF in the 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Center Tables

Materials

Steel

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

$4,895 / item

H 19.75 in W 22.25 in D 22.25 in

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

Low Gobi Coffee Table by Kenneth Cobonpue

$2,781 / item

H 15.56 in W 33.47 in D 23.23 in

Low Gobi Coffee Table by Kenneth Cobonpue

By Kenneth Cobonpue

Located in Geneve, CH

Low Gobi coffee table by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: Steel.

Category

2010s Philippine Modern Tables

Materials

Steel

Zigue-Vague Rectangular Side Table (Low)

$7,000

H 13 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in

Zigue-Vague Rectangular Side Table (Low)

By Lucas Simões

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This low table pairs cast glass with a polished stainless steel frame, resembling a glass plinth suspended in a geometric scaffold.

Category

2010s Brazilian Other Side Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mega 150 Gold Chrome Frame And Fumé Glass Top Low Coffee Table by Casa Casati

$24,901 / item

H 13.39 in W 74.81 in D 39.38 in

Mega 150 Gold Chrome Frame And Fumé Glass Top Low Coffee Table by Casa Casati

Located in Geneve, CH

Mega 150 Gold Chrome Frame And Fumé Glass Top Low Coffee Table by Casa Casati Dimensions: D 100 x W 190 x H 34 cm.

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Tables

Materials

Steel

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

$6,894 / item

H 17.33 in Dm 19.69 in

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

$6,894 / item

H 17.33 in Dm 19.69 in

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

$6,894 / item

H 17.33 in Dm 19.69 in

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Mid 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 Blue-Moss Green-Blue Murano Glass

$6,894 / item

H 13.78 in Dm 19.69 in

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

$6,894 / item

H 17.33 in Dm 19.69 in

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

$6,894 / item

H 17.33 in Dm 19.69 in

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

$6,894 / item

H 17.33 in Dm 19.69 in

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Mid 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

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

$6,894 / item

H 17.33 in Dm 19.69 in

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

$6,894 / item

H 17.33 in Dm 19.69 in

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Mid 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

THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON Low Table in Striped Glass, by Piero Lissoni IN STOCK

$4,179 / item

H 11.82 in W 61.03 in D 21.66 in

THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON Low Table in Striped Glass, by Piero Lissoni IN STOCK

By Glas Italia, Piero Lissoni

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The dark side of the moon low table is shown here in the laminated transparent extralight glass in striped.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables

Materials

Glass

Glas Italia HUB Low table by Piero Lissoni

$2,005 / item

H 13.78 in Dm 19.69 in

Glas Italia HUB Low table by Piero Lissoni

By Glas Italia, Piero Lissoni

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Series of round low tables. The top is tempered glass 12 mm thick is supported by a base composed of a hollow cylinder in borosilicate glass and a foot in 12 mm thick glass providing...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables

Materials

Glass

Low Table Attributed to Fontanaarte

$4,978

H 16.54 in W 39.38 in D 20.08 in

Low Table Attributed to Fontanaarte

By Fontana Arte

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Coffee table attributed to Fontana Arte, with a hexagonal tempered glass top and brass supporting frame that support the top with a very elegant interlocking. Bright due to the prese...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of 'Entretoise' Wrought Iron and Glass Low End Tables by Design Frères

$7,200 / set

H 16 in W 19 in D 19 in

Pair of 'Entretoise' Wrought Iron and Glass Low End Tables by Design Frères

By Design Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of 'Entretoise' wrought iron and clear glass low end tables by Design Frères. Also great as a 2 part coffee table.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern End Tables

Materials

Steel

Glas Italia ATLANTIS Low table by Lorenzo Arosio

$4,199 / item

H 14.18 in W 43.31 in D 43.31 in

Glas Italia ATLANTIS Low table by Lorenzo Arosio

By Glas Italia

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Series of low tables obtained by gluing mm. 6 thick tempered glass plates, cut with water jet and with 45° chamfered edge.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables

Materials

Glass

Patinated wood and acid etched glass low table attributed to Maison Jansen

$9,000

H 17.72 in W 37.01 in D 18.12 in

Patinated wood and acid etched glass low table attributed to Maison Jansen

By Maison Jansen

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Patinated wood and acid etched glass low table attributed to Maison Jansen. France, circa 1950.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lowboys

Materials

Glass, Wood

X Base Parallel Bar Glass Top Low Table by Florence Knoll for Knoll

$9,500

X Base Parallel Bar Glass Top Low Table by Florence Knoll for Knoll

Located in Sagaponack, NY

X Base Parallel Bar Glass Top Low Table

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tables

Materials

Metal

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

$7,000

H 18.12 in W 55.12 in D 25.6 in

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

By Englander & Bonta

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Wood, Glass and Bronze Low table by Englander & Bonta, Argentina, circa 1950.

Category

Vintage 1950s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Lowboys

Materials

Bronze

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

$5,000

H 15.36 in W 24.81 in D 24.81 in

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

By Englander & Bonta

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Lowboys

Materials

Bronze

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

$6,000

H 16.93 in W 47.25 in D 22.84 in

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

By Englander & Bonta

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Lowboys

Materials

Glass, Wood

Brass Low Console Table Media Unit Mirror Hollywood Regency Glass 1970s Italy

$2,223 / item

H 24.41 in W 53.55 in D 14.18 in

Brass Low Console Table Media Unit Mirror Hollywood Regency Glass 1970s Italy

Located in London, GB

A pleasing low console table with curved edges, corners and lines.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Console Tables

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

French Empire Figural Bronze and Marble Round Glass Tazza Low Side Tables - Pair

$6,800 / set

H 16.5 in W 20 in D 20 in

French Empire Figural Bronze and Marble Round Glass Tazza Low Side Tables - Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Empire Style Figural Bronze and Marble Round Glass "Tazza" Low Side Tables - a Pair. Item features thick round glass tops, heavy marble bases with bronze figural ormol...

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Empire Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Zigue-Vague Triangular Side Table (Low)

$7,000

H 17.72 in W 14.97 in D 17.33 in

Zigue-Vague Triangular Side Table (Low)

By Lucas Simões

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This compact triangular table features a ribbed cast-glass top on a polished stainless steel frame. The jagged metal legs, reminiscent of saw blades or structural bracing,introduce a...

Category

2010s Brazilian Other Side Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

P42 Low Table by Bernard Govin for Saporiti, 1960s

$2,921

H 19.69 in W 59.06 in D 15.75 in

P42 Low Table by Bernard Govin for Saporiti, 1960s

By Saporiti, Bernard Govin

Located in Roma, IT

Structure in steel and table in smoked glass. A refined example of late modernist Italian design, the P42 low table by Bernard Govin for Saporiti Italia exemplifies the designer’s c...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Tables

Materials

Steel

Arthur Umanoff Wrought Iron Scroll Low Round Glass Top Side Tables - a Pair

$1,350 / set

H 11 in W 18 in D 18 in

Arthur Umanoff Wrought Iron Scroll Low Round Glass Top Side Tables - a Pair

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Arthur Umanoff Wrought Iron Scroll Low Round Glass Top Side Tables - a Pair. Item features thick round frosted glass tops, wrought iron round bases, nice unique low form.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Helle Cast Glass Fire Polished Hand Sanded Low Side Table by Bowen Liu

$41,623 / item

H 7.49 in Dm 8.67 in

Helle Cast Glass Fire Polished Hand Sanded Low Side Table by Bowen Liu

Located in Geneve, CH

Helle Cast Glass Fire Polished Hand Sanded Low Side Table by Bowen Liu Limited Edition of 8 + 1 prototype + 2 A.P.

Category

2010s American Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Other

Tito Agnoli Low Table 1966, Cinova

$4,380 / item

H 21 in W 118 in D 118 in

Tito Agnoli Low Table 1966, Cinova

By Tito Agnoli

Located in London, GB

Tito Agnoli Low Table, 1966 Lacquered wood, glass, and mirror H21 x D118 cm Italy This striking low table, designed in 1966 by Italian architect and designer Tito Agnoli, reflects t...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Wood, Lacquer

Opalia Low Table by Glas Italia - Bronze Glass by Patricia Urquiola

$2,109 / item

H 15.75 in W 20.48 in D 12.6 in

Opalia Low Table by Glas Italia - Bronze Glass by Patricia Urquiola

By Patricia Urquiola, Glas Italia

Located in Alcamo, IT

The Opalia Low Table by Glas Italia, designed by Patricia Urquiola, is a striking example of sculptural glass design.

Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Opalia Low Table by Glas Italia - Transparent Glass by Patricia Urquiola

$2,109 / item

H 15.75 in W 20.48 in D 12.6 in

Opalia Low Table by Glas Italia - Transparent Glass by Patricia Urquiola

By Patricia Urquiola, Glas Italia

Located in Alcamo, IT

The Opalia Low Table by Glas Italia, designed by Patricia Urquiola, is a striking example of sculptural glass design.

Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Midcentury Low Table in Glass and Teak, Made in Denmark 1960s

$4,000

H 22.05 in W 27.56 in D 18.9 in

Midcentury Low Table in Glass and Teak, Made in Denmark 1960s

Located in Lejre, DK

Low table in teak, brass and glass top. Designed and made in Denmark 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s Sofa Tables

Materials

Brass

Ron Seff Low Table: Polished Chrome, Stainless Steel, Glass Top

$11,000

H 16.5 in W 31 in D 31 in

Ron Seff Low Table: Polished Chrome, Stainless Steel, Glass Top

Located in Queens, NY

Ron Seff Polished Chrome and Stainless Steel Glass Top Low Table

Category

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

Materials

Glass

X-Base Low Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$14,000

H 18 in W 36 in D 36 in

X-Base Low Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A low table with a distinctive natural leather-wrapped glass top resting on a wooden cruciform base.

Category

20th Century American Tables

Materials

Glass

French Modern Rectangular Low Tables of Brass and Glass - Two Available

$2,895 / item

H 19 in W 29.75 in D 19.75 in

French Modern Rectangular Low Tables of Brass and Glass - Two Available

Located in Austin, TX

A fine set of two French Modern rectangular low end occasional or coffee or cocktail tables - each table featuring a rectangular brass frame with two tiers of inset glass, with decor...

Category

20th Century French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Mid Low Table Blue-Moss Green-Blue Murano Glass

$6,894 / item

H 17.33 in Dm 19.69 in

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

$6,894 / item

H 17.33 in Dm 19.69 in

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Mid Low Table Rosé-Moss 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

French Modern Iron, Brass and Glass Low Table, Jacques Adnet

$11,000

H 16 in W 56 in D 30 in

French Modern Iron, Brass and Glass Low Table, Jacques Adnet

Located in Queens, NY

French Mid-Century Modern Iron, Low Coffee Table, with brass caps on the top of the 4 legs and having a double "U" form stretcher with a shaped inset rectangular glass top (JACQUES A...

Category

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

Materials

Glass

Big Sur Low Table by Fogia, Brown Glass, Wenge Legs

$2,138 / item

H 10.63 in W 39.38 in D 43.31 in

Big Sur Low Table by Fogia, Brown Glass, Wenge Legs

By FOGIA, Simon Klenell

Located in Paris, IDF

Big Sur Low Table by Fogia Designers: Simon Klenell & Kristoffer Sundin Width: 110 cm 43 in Depth: 110 cm 43 in Height: 27 cm 11 in In picture: Brown glass and wenge oak legs T...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail ...

Materials

Glass, Oak

Solid Mahogany and Glass Low Table by Harvey Probber, 1970s

$14,500

H 13 in W 64 in D 35 in

Solid Mahogany and Glass Low Table by Harvey Probber, 1970s

By Harvey Probber

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A low table with a glass top and three jointed legs form an organic design.

Category

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

Materials

Glass, Wood

Modern Coffee Table 'Quarter', Square Glass Top, Smoked Oak, Low

$2,068 / item

H 8.27 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in

Modern Coffee Table 'Quarter', Square Glass Top, Smoked Oak, Low

By Friends & Founders

Located in Paris, IDF

Coffee table 'Quarter' by Friends & Founders. Dimensions : H. 21 x 120 x 120cm. Model shown: Square tabletop and smoked oak legs OPTIONS - Shape of the tabletop : Square: ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail ...

Materials

Glass, Oak

Custom Italian Art Design 2-Drawer Grey Blue Stripe White Glass Low Coffee Table

$8,895 / item

H 14.6 in W 42.25 in D 30 in

Custom Italian Art Design 2-Drawer Grey Blue Stripe White Glass Low Coffee Table

By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques

Located in New York, NY

Add style with an artistic tailored piece in the center of your living room! What we love about this table by Cosulich Interiors & Antiques, is the minimalist and geometric desig...

Category

2010s Italian Organic Modern Center Tables

Materials

Brass

Wood and Glass Low Table by Englander & Bonta, Argentina, Buenos Aires, c. 1950

$6,000

H 18.12 in W 49.22 in D 20.48 in

Wood and Glass Low Table by Englander & Bonta, Argentina, Buenos Aires, c. 1950

By Englander & Bonta

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Lowboys

Materials

Glass, Wood

Custom Italian Art Design 2-Drawer Red Blue Stripe White Glass Low Coffee Table

$6,995 / item

H 12 in W 49.5 in D 39 in

Custom Italian Art Design 2-Drawer Red Blue Stripe White Glass Low Coffee Table

By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques

Located in New York, NY

Add style with an artistic tailored piece in the center of your living room! What we love about this table by Cosulich Interiors & Antiques, is the minimalist and geometric design, t...

Category

2010s Italian Organic Modern Center Tables

Materials

Brass

Chrome and Glass Low Table Designed by Reinaldo Leiro and Arnoldo Gaite, 1970

$3,500

H 24.02 in W 39.38 in D 27.56 in

Chrome and Glass Low Table Designed by Reinaldo Leiro and Arnoldo Gaite, 1970

By Arnoldo Gaite, Reinaldo Leiro

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Chrome and glass low table designed by architects Reinaldo Leiro and Arnoldo Gaite, Argentina, Buenos Aires, 1970-1971.

Category

Vintage 1970s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Lowboys

Materials

Chrome

Glass, Bronze and Wood Low Table by Comte, Argentina, Buenos Aires, circa 1950

$7,000

H 16.93 in W 51.58 in D 26.38 in

Glass, Bronze and Wood Low Table by Comte, Argentina, Buenos Aires, circa 1950

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Glass, bronze and wood low table by Comte. Argentina, Buenos Aires, circa 1950.

Category

Vintage 1950s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Lowboys

Materials

Bronze

Carlina Low Table by Oscar Tusquets

$6,041 / item

H 16.54 in W 51.19 in D 28.35 in

Carlina Low Table by Oscar Tusquets

Located in Geneve, CH

Carlina Low Table by Oscar Tusquets Dimensions: D 72 x W 130 x H 42 cm.

Category

2010s Spanish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Smoked Glass, Ash

Froe Low Table with Enamel Finish

$16,905 / item

H 14.5 in W 41 in D 41 in

Froe Low Table with Enamel Finish

By New Format Studio, Henry Norris

Located in Vancouver, BC

The Froe Table is hand crafted from copper with a torch fired glass enamel finish. No two shingles are created alike—as the heat fuses the glass to the metal, the hand of the artisan...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel, Copper, Enamel

Low Side Table Norman, Oval Mauve Printed Glass Top and Plated Brass Base

$2,184 / item

H 23 in W 20 in D 14 in

Low Side Table Norman, Oval Mauve Printed Glass Top and Plated Brass Base

By Mambo Unlimited Ideas

Located in Lisbon, PT

Norman side table with laquered base and printed glass top. Made to Order with special size 23" H x 20" W x 14" D. For sales with delivery address within European territories, VAT ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco End Tables

Materials

Metal

Painted Iron and Glass Low Table by Curtis Jere, United States, circa 1960

$4,000

H 15.36 in W 24.81 in D 24.81 in

Painted Iron and Glass Low Table by Curtis Jere, United States, circa 1960

By Curtis Jeré

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Painted iron and glass low table by Curtis Jere. United States, circa 1960.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lowboys

Materials

Iron

Custom Italian Art Design 2-Drawer Red Blue Stripe White Glass Low Coffee Table

$6,995

H 12 in W 49.5 in D 39 in

Custom Italian Art Design 2-Drawer Red Blue Stripe White Glass Low Coffee Table

By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques

Located in New York, NY

Add style with an artistic tailored piece in the center of your living room! What we love about this table by Cosulich Interiors & Antiques, is the minimalist and geometric design, t...

Category

2010s Italian Organic Modern Center Tables

Materials

Brass

Tavolo Con Ruote Low Table with Glass Top by Gae Aulenti for Fontana Arte

$2,833 / item

H 9.85 in W 51.19 in D 51.19 in

Tavolo Con Ruote Low Table with Glass Top by Gae Aulenti for Fontana Arte

By Gae Aulenti, Fontana Arte

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This icon low table is a specimen of intuitive design that skips the drawing board stage and goes straight from the idea of an everyday item to the prototype stage.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofa Tables

Materials

Glass

Silver Metal Low Drinks Table with Black Glass Top and Acorn Finial, Sold Each

$2,400 / item

H 18.5 in Dm 20.5 in

Silver Metal Low Drinks Table with Black Glass Top and Acorn Finial, Sold Each

Located in Atlanta, GA

Two silver metal low drinks tables from the early 20th century, with black glass tops and acorn finials, priced and sold $2,400 each.

Category

Early 20th Century Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Multileg low Table by Jaime Hayon for BD Barcelona

$3,577 / item

H 13.78 in Dm 47.25 in

Multileg low Table by Jaime Hayon for BD Barcelona

By Jaime Hayon, BD Barcelona Design

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Multileg Low Table is made in natural ash with a gloss lacquer topped with glass or with an open-pore painted finish.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood, Ash

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