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Low Scroll Doon Table
Located in Chicago, IL
limestone. With a strong, low profile and fluidly scrolled feet, the low table honors the balanced
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Limestone

Low Scroll Doon Table
Low Scroll Doon Table

Low Scroll Doon Table

H 7 in W 66 in D 11.75 in
Qing Dynasty Low Scroll Altar Table
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Chinese Low Scroll Altar Table of the Qing Dynasty. A Low Chinese Kang Table with
Category

Antique 1840s Chinese Qing Console Tables

Materials

Elm

Qing Dynasty Low Scroll Altar Table
Qing Dynasty Low Scroll Altar Table

Qing Dynasty Low Scroll Altar Table

H 9 in W 38.5 in D 9.5 in
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
Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Giltwood

Hollywood Regency Low Glass Side Table Scroll Giltwood
Hollywood Regency Low Glass Side Table Scroll Giltwood

Hollywood Regency Low Glass Side Table Scroll Giltwood

H 16.5 in W 34.5 in D 23 in
Art Deco American Steel Scroll Form Low Coffee Table Frame
Located in Queens, NY
Art Deco American steel low coffee table frame with four scroll form legs anchored by a twisted
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Art Deco American Steel Scroll Form Low Coffee Table Frame
Art Deco American Steel Scroll Form Low Coffee Table Frame

Art Deco American Steel Scroll Form Low Coffee Table Frame

H 14 in W 49 in D 25 in
Vintage Shanxi Province, Low Console Table / Bench in Elm Wood with Scroll Legs
Located in Odense, DK
This low, long console table or bench comes from Shanxi Province, China. Crafted from solid elm
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Elm

Vintage Shanxi Province, Low Console Table / Bench in Elm Wood with Scroll Legs
Vintage Shanxi Province, Low Console Table / Bench in Elm Wood with Scroll Legs

Vintage Shanxi Province, Low Console Table / Bench in Elm Wood with Scroll Legs

H 12.6 in W 66.15 in D 17.33 in
Mid Century Scrolled Wrought Iron, Wood & Leather Low Swivel Side Tables -A Pair
By Lane Furniture
Located in East Freetown, MA
Pair of vintage low side tables with scrolled wrought iron bases and wood and leather top. Table
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid Century Scrolled Wrought Iron, Wood & Leather Low Swivel Side Tables -A Pair
Mid Century Scrolled Wrought Iron, Wood & Leather Low Swivel Side Tables -A Pair

Mid Century Scrolled Wrought Iron, Wood & Leather Low Swivel Side Tables -A Pair

H 14 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
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Iron

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

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

H 11 in W 18 in D 18 in
Vintage Low Kang Coffee Table with Carved Scrolls and Chow Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese Ming style low Kang coffee table from Java, with carved apron, chow legs and
Category

Mid-20th Century Javanese Ming Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Low Kang Coffee Table with Carved Scrolls and Chow Legs
Vintage Low Kang Coffee Table with Carved Scrolls and Chow Legs

Vintage Low Kang Coffee Table with Carved Scrolls and Chow Legs

H 14 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Art Deco Round Mahogany Low Table
Located in Astoria, NY
Art Deco round mahogany low table with scrolling skirt, in the taste of James Mont. In good antique
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Art Deco Round Mahogany Low Table
Art Deco Round Mahogany Low Table

Art Deco Round Mahogany Low Table

H 18.5 in Dm 27.75 in
Antique Shanxi Province Elm Scroller Leg Low Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Shanxi Province Elm Low Table/Bench with Scroll Legs Crafted with meticulous attention to
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood, Elm, Lacquer

Antique Shanxi Province Elm Scroller Leg Low Table
Antique Shanxi Province Elm Scroller Leg Low Table

Antique Shanxi Province Elm Scroller Leg Low Table

H 11.5 in W 64 in D 15.5 in
Chinese Red and Green Bamboo Motif Scroll Cocktail / Coffee Table
Located in Queens, NY
Chinese red lacquered, low scroll side coffee table painted with a muted green bamboo leaf motif
Category

20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Chinese Red and Green Bamboo Motif Scroll Cocktail / Coffee Table
Chinese Red and Green Bamboo Motif Scroll Cocktail / Coffee Table

Chinese Red and Green Bamboo Motif Scroll Cocktail / Coffee Table

H 15.25 in W 44 in D 24 in
Chinese Low Kang Table, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
-curved legs ending in slightly scrolled feet, the low waisted table features a beaded apron carved with
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

Chinese Low Kang Table, c. 1850
Chinese Low Kang Table, c. 1850

Chinese Low Kang Table, c. 1850

H 9 in W 34 in D 21 in
Full-Size Chinese Low Scroll Table
Located in SOMIS, CA
An ancient design, the scroll table was first discovered in the drawings depicting noble lifestyle
Category

20th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Full-Size Chinese Low Scroll Table
Full-Size Chinese Low Scroll Table

Full-Size Chinese Low Scroll Table

H 15 in W 58 in D 15.75 in
Bronze Low Stand, Scroll Feet, Reticulated Gilded Moreaux
Located in New York, NY
Bronze low stand with scroll feet and reticulated gilded. Moreaux
Category

20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Low Stand, Scroll Feet, Reticulated Gilded Moreaux
Bronze Low Stand, Scroll Feet, Reticulated Gilded Moreaux

Bronze Low Stand, Scroll Feet, Reticulated Gilded Moreaux

H 13.5 in W 15.5 in D 16.5 in
Rare Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Walnut Low Scroll Kang Table
Located in Seeshaupt, DE
This 18th century kang table made from walnut wood is characteristic of Shanxi furniture yet a
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Rare Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Walnut Low Scroll Kang Table
Rare Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Walnut Low Scroll Kang Table

Rare Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Walnut Low Scroll Kang Table

H 14.18 in W 37.41 in D 13.39 in
Pair of Silver Leaf Low Tables with Beveled Glass Tops, Late 20th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of silver leaf low tables with cabriole scrolled legs, 1/2" beveled greenish glass tops, with
Category

Late 20th Century American Rococo Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Silver Leaf

Pair of Silver Leaf Low Tables with Beveled Glass Tops, Late 20th Century
Pair of Silver Leaf Low Tables with Beveled Glass Tops, Late 20th Century

Pair of Silver Leaf Low Tables with Beveled Glass Tops, Late 20th Century

H 18.75 in W 27 in D 21.5 in
Mid-20th Century Low Scroll Table
Located in Chicago, IL
A mid-20th century low table with scrolled ends, covered in a well worn 19th century Persian
Category

Vintage 1960s American Bohemian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Textile, Wood

Mid-20th Century Low Scroll Table
Mid-20th Century Low Scroll Table

Mid-20th Century Low Scroll Table

H 16.5 in W 54.5 in D 18.5 in
Early 20th Century Lacquered Scrolling Low Table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Here we have a unique scrolled low table, possibly Chinese export, circa 1910. Very heavy canvas
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Lacquered Scrolling Low Table
Early 20th Century Lacquered Scrolling Low Table

Early 20th Century Lacquered Scrolling Low Table

H 15.75 in W 58 in D 21.75 in
Japanese lacquered rectangular form scroll low table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Japanese lacquered rectangular form scroll low table, 19th c.
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese lacquered rectangular form scroll low table
Japanese lacquered rectangular form scroll low table

Japanese lacquered rectangular form scroll low table

H 18.5 in W 79 in D 22 in
Long Low and Sexy Chinese Red Scroll Cocktail Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Rare coffee table with a scroll curlicue shape, painted wood in a bright tomato red. Low to the
Category

Vintage 1930s Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Long Low and Sexy Chinese Red Scroll Cocktail Table
Long Low and Sexy Chinese Red Scroll Cocktail Table

Long Low and Sexy Chinese Red Scroll Cocktail Table

H 11.5 in W 60 in D 15.25 in
19th Century Chinese Low Scroll Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese elmwood low stand with scrolled sides. Pagoda Red Collection #: I141
Category

Antique 19th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Low Scroll Stand
19th Century Chinese Low Scroll Stand

19th Century Chinese Low Scroll Stand

H 9.75 in W 46.25 in D 8.75 in
Chinese Early 20th Century Low Kang Table with Five Drawers and Scrolling Feet
Located in Yonkers, NY
therefore to be low. Raised on four scrolling feet mounted on low stretchers, this low kang table will be an
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Early 20th Century Low Kang Table with Five Drawers and Scrolling Feet
Chinese Early 20th Century Low Kang Table with Five Drawers and Scrolling Feet

Chinese Early 20th Century Low Kang Table with Five Drawers and Scrolling Feet

H 14.25 in W 78.5 in D 14.25 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

19th Century Teak Brown Wood Low Coffee Table with Scroll Carved Legs
19th Century Teak Brown Wood Low Coffee Table with Scroll Carved Legs

19th Century Teak Brown Wood Low Coffee Table with Scroll Carved Legs

H 15 in W 59 in D 35.5 in
Low Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Replica Black Lacquer Scroll End Low Table made from Reclaimed Elements
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Low Table
Low Table

Low Table

H 23.5 in W 78.5 in D 22.5 in
Low Limestone Doon Scroll Table
Located in Chicago, IL
A low limestone table with scroll feet from Shanxi province, China.  
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Benches

Materials

Limestone

Low Limestone Doon Scroll Table
Low Limestone Doon Scroll Table

Low Limestone Doon Scroll Table

H 6 in W 64.5 in D 11.75 in
A Chinese Hardwood Scroll Leg Kang Table
Located in Austin, TX
A charming low kang table with scrolled legs. The apron carved with a pair of facing dragons, the
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

A Chinese Hardwood Scroll Leg Kang Table
A Chinese Hardwood Scroll Leg Kang Table

A Chinese Hardwood Scroll Leg Kang Table

H 13 in W 37.25 in D 17 in
South German Marquetry Walnut Inlaid Low Table, 18th c.
Located in Westwood, NJ
South German or Austrian Marquetry Walnut Inliad Low Table on a scroll foot base. (base later)
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier End Tables

South German Marquetry Walnut Inlaid Low Table, 18th c.
South German Marquetry Walnut Inlaid Low Table, 18th c.

South German Marquetry Walnut Inlaid Low Table, 18th c.

Guerin Bronze And Glass Low Table
By P. E. Guerin
Located in New York, NY
P.E Guerin Low table with scrolling acanthus bronze legs and lozenge shaped glass top. Signed
Category

Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Guerin Bronze And Glass Low Table
Guerin Bronze And Glass Low Table

Guerin Bronze And Glass Low Table

H 15.75 in W 38 in D 22 in
Antique Black Low Scroll Table
Located in Somis, CA
An elegant Chinese scroll table. The solid wood single-panel top is raised on thick, inward-curving
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Han Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Black Low Scroll Table
Antique Black Low Scroll Table

Antique Black Low Scroll Table

H 16.5 in W 67 in D 16.5 in
Early 20th Century Chinese Low Table with Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Chinese black lacquered elmwood low scroll table with four drawers with brass
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Early 20th Century Chinese Low Table with Drawers
Early 20th Century Chinese Low Table with Drawers

Early 20th Century Chinese Low Table with Drawers

H 22 in W 55 in D 17 in
Low Scroll Design Table, Antique Copper by Robert Kuo, Hand Repousse
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom Listing - Lead time will be approx. 30 weeks. Low scroll design table Antique copper Hand
Category

2010s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Copper

Low Scroll Design Table, Antique Copper by Robert Kuo, Hand Repousse
Low Scroll Design Table, Antique Copper by Robert Kuo, Hand Repousse

Low Scroll Design Table, Antique Copper by Robert Kuo, Hand Repousse

H 17 in W 62 in D 28 in
Black and Red Lacquer Qing Dynasty Prayer Table with Low Relief Carved Scrolls
Located in Yonkers, NY
distressed patina and carved scrolls. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this low prayer table
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Black and Red Lacquer Qing Dynasty Prayer Table with Low Relief Carved Scrolls
Black and Red Lacquer Qing Dynasty Prayer Table with Low Relief Carved Scrolls

Black and Red Lacquer Qing Dynasty Prayer Table with Low Relief Carved Scrolls

H 8.5 in W 34.5 in D 19.5 in
Scroll Console Table in the Manner of Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A 1980s low profile scroll console table in the manner of Karl Springer. The console table is
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Console Tables

Materials

Linen, Lacquer

Scroll Console Table in the Manner of Karl Springer
Scroll Console Table in the Manner of Karl Springer

Scroll Console Table in the Manner of Karl Springer

H 26.5 in W 83 in D 16 in
Chinese Ming Dynasty Style Vintage Low Side Table with Horsehoof Extremities
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage Ming Dynasty style low side table from the mid 20th century, with horse hoof
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Chinese Ming Dynasty Style Vintage Low Side Table with Horsehoof Extremities
Chinese Ming Dynasty Style Vintage Low Side Table with Horsehoof Extremities

Chinese Ming Dynasty Style Vintage Low Side Table with Horsehoof Extremities

H 19.25 in W 26.25 in D 26.25 in
Burmese Vintage Low Altar Wooden Table with Scrolled Apron and Geometric Top
Located in Yonkers, NY
A small vintage Burmese low altar table from the mid-20th century, with carved scrolled apron and
Category

Mid-20th Century Burmese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Burmese Vintage Low Altar Wooden Table with Scrolled Apron and Geometric Top
Burmese Vintage Low Altar Wooden Table with Scrolled Apron and Geometric Top

Burmese Vintage Low Altar Wooden Table with Scrolled Apron and Geometric Top

H 5.5 in W 34 in D 17.5 in
Karl Springer Snakeskin Table
Located in Larkspur, CA
A SNAKESKIN COVERED SCROLL-FORM LOW TABLE, LATE 20TH CENTURY, BY KARL SPRINGER AND
Category

20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Karl Springer Snakeskin Table
Karl Springer Snakeskin Table

Karl Springer Snakeskin Table

H 20.5 in W 47 in D 28.5 in
Lacquered Low Scroll Table
Located in Stamford, CT
Chinese black lacquer low scroll table.
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Lacquered Low Scroll Table
Lacquered Low Scroll Table

Lacquered Low Scroll Table

H 21 in W 50 in D 24.5 in
Chinese Low Scrolling Table
Located in Washington, DC
Extraordinary Low Scrolling Table with Original Crackled Lacquer Finish.
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Chinese Low Scrolling Table
Chinese Low Scrolling Table

Chinese Low Scrolling Table

H 13 in W 66 in D 14.5 in
Low Scroll Table or Bench
Located in Hudson, NY
Asian scroll table in rosewood or teak and elm. Scroll ends carved from singular log with dovetail
Category

Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Low Scroll Table or Bench
Low Scroll Table or Bench

Low Scroll Table or Bench

H 13 in W 67 in D 15 in
Black Lacquered Chinese Low Scroll Table (ref# TC2)
Located in San Francisco, CA
Scrolled Chinese Black lacquered table.
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Black Lacquered Chinese Low Scroll Table (ref# TC2)
Black Lacquered Chinese Low Scroll Table (ref# TC2)

Black Lacquered Chinese Low Scroll Table (ref# TC2)

H 17 in W 62 in D 13.5 in
Scroll table
Located in New York, NY
Elm Scroll low table.
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Tables

Scroll table
Scroll table

Scroll table

H 10.5 in W 56 in D 13 in
Lacquered Goatskin Scroll Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A truly unique low lacquered goatskin scroll coffee table. A conversation starter! Many pieces
Category

Late 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Lacquered Goatskin Scroll Coffee Table
Lacquered Goatskin Scroll Coffee Table

Lacquered Goatskin Scroll Coffee Table

H 18 in W 60 in D 24 in
Japanese Meiji Wakasa Lacquered Low Table
Located in New York, NY
This fine Japanese rectangular low table with scrolling legs is decorated with fine Wakasa-nuri
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Japanese Meiji Wakasa Lacquered Low Table
Japanese Meiji Wakasa Lacquered Low Table

Japanese Meiji Wakasa Lacquered Low Table

H 12 in W 47.5 in D 35.75 in
Small Scroll Leg Low Table with Bamboo Carving
Located in Chamblee, GA
Small Scroll Leg Low Table with Bamboo Carving. Scrolled ends of table are dovetailed with the top.
Category

20th Century Chinese Stools

Small Scroll Leg Low Table with Bamboo Carving
Small Scroll Leg Low Table with Bamboo Carving

Small Scroll Leg Low Table with Bamboo Carving

H 8 in W 39.5 in D 9.5 in
19th Century Chinese Opium Table
Located in Southampton, NY
19th Cent. Chinese Low Opium Table With Scrolling Cut Out Apron. The Top Formed With A Mitered
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

19th Century Chinese Opium Table
19th Century Chinese Opium Table

19th Century Chinese Opium Table

H 11 in W 30 in D 16 in
Japanese Meiji Wakasa Lacquered Low Table
Located in New York, NY
This fine Japanese rectangular low table with scrolling legs is decorated with fine Wakasa-nuri
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Japanese Meiji Wakasa Lacquered Low Table
Japanese Meiji Wakasa Lacquered Low Table

Japanese Meiji Wakasa Lacquered Low Table

H 12 in W 47.5 in D 35.75 in
19th Century, Chinese Red Lacquer Scroll Low Cocktail Table
Located in San Antonio, TX
This beautiful and unusual Chinese coffee or cocktail table has scrolled ends and a beautiful hand
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century, Chinese Red Lacquer Scroll Low Cocktail Table
19th Century, Chinese Red Lacquer Scroll Low Cocktail Table

19th Century, Chinese Red Lacquer Scroll Low Cocktail Table

H 12 in W 39.25 in D 19 in
Antique 18th Century Chinoiserie Low Kang Table Carved Scroll Work Cabriole Legs
Located in 10 Chater Road, HK
The wonderful low kang table with a floating top panel, enclosed within a frame with molded ice
Category

Antique 18th Century Qing Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique 18th Century Chinoiserie Low Kang Table Carved Scroll Work Cabriole Legs
Antique 18th Century Chinoiserie Low Kang Table Carved Scroll Work Cabriole Legs

Antique 18th Century Chinoiserie Low Kang Table Carved Scroll Work Cabriole Legs

H 12 in W 42 in D 23 in
Vintage Architectural Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage architectural low coffee table with chunky scrolled sides.
Category

Early 20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Architectural Coffee Table
Vintage Architectural Coffee Table

Vintage Architectural Coffee Table

H 14.75 in W 57.75 in D 32.5 in
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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal low scroll table for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and bronze, every low scroll table was constructed with great care. Find 19 options for an antique or vintage low scroll table now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the low scroll table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A low scroll table, designed in the style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one low scroll table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Robert Kuo produced versions that are worth a look.

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A low scroll table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,880, while the lowest priced sells for $590 and the highest can go for as much as $15,000.
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  • What are low tables called?
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    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?
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    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?
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    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.

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