Map Coffee Table
A 1950s French Map Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
A French coffee table with vintage maps under a glass surface with an oversized functional compass
Category
Vintage 1950s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
1980s María Teresa Méndez Old Map Art Coffee Table Mexico City
By Taller Maria Teresa Mendez
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1980s María Teresa Méndez art map coffee table Mexico City
Early Mexico Map art design on tabletop
Category
Vintage 1980s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Goatskin, Mahogany, Paint, Parchment Paper
Map Decorated Coffee Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
A very interesting and decorative coffee table. It has a orientalist appearance which works in many
Category
Mid-20th Century French Arts and Crafts Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Acrylic, Wood, Lacquer
French midcentury Coffee Table “Map/Globe”, Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Valladolid, ES
striking map. This coffee table has a simple structure made of wood, with straight lines and a square
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$2,766 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 18.12 in W 40.16 in D 24.02 in
1970s Maison Jansen Campaign Style Coffee Table World Atlas Map
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Wonderful campaign style coffee table by Maison Jansen, France. Dates from the 1970s. Beech legs
Category
Mid-20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Acrylic, Beech
Mid Century 'World Map' Military Campaign Coffee Table, C.1960, France
By Maison Jansen
Located in London, GB
Vintage World Map Military Campaign coffee table France, circa 1960.
Verre églomisé map image with
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Vintage 1960s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$1,510
H 16.15 in W 36.42 in D 17.92 in
Stunning Coffee & Side Table Nest of Tables Military Campaign with World Maps
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this stunning campaign decorative world map nest of tables.
Each table
Category
20th Century British Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
$1,304
H 17.92 in W 24.93 in D 18 in
Brass Inlayed & Framed Rectangular Reverse Painted Atlas Map Top Coffee Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern reverse painted old atlas map glass top coffee table. Brass inlayed legs. The
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$4,000
H 15 in W 40 in D 24 in
Stunning Coffee and Side Table Nest of Tables Military Campaign with World Maps
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
include one large coffee table and two small side nest tables
A very good looking and well made set
Category
20th Century English Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
$1,853 / set
H 15.75 in W 41.15 in D 19.1 in
Napoleon III Map Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
masterfully transformed into a coffee table that is both functional and visually stunning. The map case, which
Category
Mid-20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
MID CENTURY MODERN 1950's ITALIAN MARBLE & ONYX WORLD MAP COFFEE COCKTAIL TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Italy circa 1950's World Map coffee or Cocktail table in Marble and Onyx
Please note the delivery fee
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Onyx, Marble
$3,638
H 20.08 in W 47.84 in D 24.02 in
Tom Lollar and Jane Manus "Map of Rome" Rectangular Coffee Table, 2010
By Jane Manus, Thomas W. Lollar
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary artists Tom Lollar and Jane Manus' "Map of Rome" Rectangular Coffee Table. Hand-carved
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
$25,000
H 21 in W 60 in D 20 in
Tom Lollar and Jane Manus "Map of Manhattan" Rectangular Coffee Table, 2010
By Jane Manus, Thomas W. Lollar
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary artists Tom Lollar and Jane Manus' "Map of Manhattan" Rectangular Coffee Table. Hand
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
$25,000
H 21 in W 60 in D 20 in
Labarge Campaign Mahogany and Brass Mounted Coffee Table With Old World Map Top
By LaBarge
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century Campaign style coffee or cocktail table
By LaBarge
USA, 1960s
Brass
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$1,895
H 16 in W 52.25 in D 27.25 in
Catesby Map Table by David Duncan Studio
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
A modern, brass coffee table with round frame having four straight legs supported by X- shaped
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Harrods of London Brass Bound Campaign Mapped Globe Nesting Tables & Glass Tops
By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Kennedy for Harrods of London.
A set of 3 Brass Bound Military Campaign Nesting Coffee Tables With
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Vintage 1980s British Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$5,616 / set
H 17.33 in W 24.81 in D 17.52 in
French Maison Jansen Side table / Coffee table “Map / Globe”
Located in Valladolid, ES
Beautiful and trendy side table made by Maison Jansen around the 1970s, decorated with a map that
Category
Vintage 1970s End Tables
Materials
Crystal
$1,416 Sale Price
59% Off
H 17.33 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Nest of Coffee & Side Tables Military Campaign with World Maps
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning campaign decorative world map nest of tables.
A
Category
20th Century British Campaign Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Brass
$1,592 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 17.92 in W 24.93 in D 18 in
Vintage Coffee & Side Table Nest of Tables Military Campaign with World Maps
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely nest of three side tables with world maps detailing
Category
20th Century English Campaign Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Brass
$1,647 / set
H 18.51 in W 25.01 in D 17.92 in
Rare Lovely Coffee & Side Table Nest of Tables Military Campaign with World Maps
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely nest of three side tables with world maps detailing
Category
20th Century English Campaign Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Brass
$1,991 / set
H 17.92 in W 25.01 in D 17.92 in
Rare 'Kono' Dining Table / Desk by Lella & Massimo Vignelli for Casigliani, 1984
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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The 'Kono' design was normally made as coffee tables so it is quite rare to find examples made scaled
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Granite, Copper
$34,900 Sale Price
27% Off
H 28.5 in W 86.5 in D 39.5 in
Le Ville Del Brenta da Lizza Fusina Alla Città Di Padova, First Edition
By Clauco B. Tiozzo
Located in valatie, NY
jacket. 458 pp with fold-out map. A beautiful Italian coffee table book on the famous villas along the
Category
20th Century Italian Books
Materials
Paper
$59
H 11.5 in W 10.25 in D 1.25 in
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Reclaimed Wood Brooklyn Map Marquetry Coffee Table
By Gregoire Abrial
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Round reclaimed wood coffee table / cocktail table with Brooklyn map inlaid using marquetry
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktai...
Materials
Steel
Vintage Map Drawer Coffee Table by Troy Wesnidge Inc
Located in Chicago, IL
Perfectly scaled for a large space, this coffee table is vintage map drawer style.
Polished maple
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Maple
English Vintage Map Globe Coffee Table Brass Campaign Glass Enamel Paint
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
An impressive vintage glazed globe coffee table in the Campaign style.
The top with a glass topped
Category
Mid-20th Century English Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 18.27 in W 40.95 in D 28.51 in
French Map Wrought Iron Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fantastic little French wrought iron table with antique map of France under glass top. Map is hand
Category
Vintage 1930s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Vintage Brass and Glass Map Side Table, 1970s
Located in Chesham, GB
A vintage brass and glass topped side table with map.
Designer - Unknown
Design Period - 1970
Category
Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Bellemeade Signature Blake Map Coffee Table Mahogany Apothecary Storage Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
Bellemeade Signature Blake map coffee table mahogany Apothecary storage cabinet
Bellemeade
Category
Late 20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 20.25 in W 50 in D 33.25 in
Vintage World Map Coffee Table
Located in Austin, TX
Coffee table from France made of ebonized wood featuring gilt brass trims with a clear glass top
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage World Map Coffee Table
Located in Austin, TX
Coffee table from France made of ebonized wood featuring gilt brass trims with a clear glass top
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage World Map Coffee Table by Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Austin, TX
Rare French vintage coffee table by Maison Jansen. Ebonized rosewood frame with gilt brass inlays
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Lovely Vintage Map Coffee Table of Northumberland Military Campaign Style
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
tables to this coffee table that have globe maps on
We have cleaned waxed and polished the it from top
Category
20th Century English Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
H 15.95 in W 35.04 in D 24.02 in
Lovely Vintage World Map Coffee Table in the Military Campaign Style Brass Etc
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
dispatch
Coffee table dimensions:
Height 41cm
Width 88.5cm
Depth 68.5cm
This item is
Category
20th Century English Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
H 16.15 in W 34.85 in D 26.97 in
Lovely Vintage World Map Coffee Table in the Military Campaign Style Brass Etc
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
in the bottom right corner, this has been reflected in the price
Coffee table dimensions
Category
20th Century English Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 16.15 in W 34.85 in L 16.15 in
A Map of Africa Coffee Table by Doug Edge
Located in Pasadena, CA
A map of Africa coffee table by Venice of California artist and furniture craftsman Doug Edge
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plywood, Wood
A Map of Manhattan Coffee Table by Doug Edge
Located in Pasadena, CA
A map of Manhattan coffee table by Venice of California artist and furniture craftsman Doug Edge
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plywood, Wood
French Maison Jansen Old World Map Cocktail Coffee Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in West Hartford, CT
Vintage French Maison Jansen cocktail table with ebonized rosewood frame and gilt brass inlays and
Category
Vintage 1950s French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Manhattan Map Cocktail Table
Located in Tarrytown, NY
A unique table created by noted sculptors Thomas Lollar and Jane Manus. Jane’s aluminum base of
Category
2010s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Antique Oak Plans Map Chest Coffee Table with Zinc Top with 4 Wooden Casters
Located in London, England
A very handsome antique oak plan or map chest which has been converted into a low coffee table with
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 16.93 in W 50.01 in D 36.23 in
Fantastic & Very Unusual Early20th Indian Hand Painted Map Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20thc TABLE TOP WHICH WAS MADE INTO A COCKTAIL TABLE OR COFFEE TABLE WITH A HAND MADE IRON BASE
Category
Antique 19th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Stunning Hardwood Set Coffee / Nest of Tables Military Campaign with World Map
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
world maps.
This is a very good looking, solid and decorative nest of tables with brass fitting and
Category
20th Century English Campaign Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Brass
H 18.12 in W 25.01 in D 18.12 in
Cees Braakman Style Copper Map Coffee Table
By Cees Braakman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century black enamel framed large coffee table with Copper Etched Top of Detailed Nautical
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Copper, Metal
Italian 1950s Onyx & Marble Global World Map Coffee Table Mid-Century Modern
By Ico Parisi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
In the famous style of Ico Parisi, this authentic Italian MCM 1950s table is absolutely beautiful
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Onyx, Brass
H 15.25 in W 47.5 in D 24 in
Coffee Table With Antique World Map
Located in Brussels, Brussels
lovely coffee table from the 50s with a large 17th century world map
beautiful mahogany base with
Category
20th Century Italian Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Brass Bound Coffee Table with Ptolemaic Astrological Map Surface
Located in New York, NY
Interesting square table with glass protected Ptolemaic system "map" as the top surface.
Brass
Category
Mid-20th Century French Directoire Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Guy Chaddock Clarence Collection Map / Architectural Prints Coffee Table
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Guy Chaddock Clarence Collection coffee table. Drawers on both sides.
Category
2010s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Coffee Table World Map Top Brass and Mahogany, French Midcentury
Located in Labrit, Landes
Coffee table with a late 19th century card under glass on the top
circa 1960
For shipping: W
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Engraved Copper Plate Campaign Coffee Table World Map Roman Calendar Months
By Campaigner
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this highly decorative coffee table with hand engraved copper
Category
20th Century British Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Copper
H 19.89 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in
19th Century Country French Pine Double-Sided Map File Cabinet or Coffee Table
Located in South Bend, IN
cabinet--perfect for a coffee table
France, late 19th century
Solid pine, with original brass
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Coffee and Cocktail T...
Materials
Brass
H 20.38 in W 48.75 in D 31.5 in
Antique British Campaign Map Chest Coffee Table in Mahogany with Leather Top
Located in Peabody, MA
An antique British map chest coffee table in solid mahogany with leather top, circa late 19th-early
Category
Early 20th Century British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 19.25 in W 50 in D 24.75 in
Vintage English Coffee Table with a Map of Sussex
Located in Raalte, NL
Vintage English coffee table from the 1970s with map of Essex under a glass plate and the corners
Category
Late 20th Century British Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
A Map of London Mounted as a Low Table
Located in New York, NY
1835
Mounted on a modern Cobham leg base as a low table.
Greenwood's map of
Category
Antique 19th Century English Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Vintage Blonde Wood Ovular Coffee Table with Map of Belgium Top Detail
Located in Houston, TX
A funky and fun piece of vintage furniture-- this ovular coffee and cocktail table features a map
Category
Mid-20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Resin, Maple
french tile map of the world coffee table in the style of Royer
Located in Hudson, NY
french tile top painted coffee table in the style of Royer
Category
Vintage 1940s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
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Map Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the map coffee table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each map coffee table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. There are 18 variations of the antique or vintage map coffee table you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a map coffee table — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A map coffee table, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Industrial style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one map coffee table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Maison Jansen produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Map Coffee Table?
Prices for a map coffee table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $450 and can go as high as $29,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,911.
Finding the Right Coffee-tables-cocktail-tables for You
As a practical focal point in your living area, antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables are an invaluable addition to any interior.
Low tables that were initially used as tea tables or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. Early coffee tables surfaced in Victorian-era England, likely influenced by the use of tea tables in Japanese tea gardens. In the United States, furniture makers worked to introduce low, long tables into their offerings as the popularity of coffee and “coffee breaks” took hold during the late 19th century and early 20th century.
It didn’t take long for coffee tables and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Originally, these tables were as simple as they are practical — as high as your sofa and made primarily of wood. In recent years, however, metal, glass and plastics have become popular in coffee tables and cocktail tables, and design hasn’t been restricted to the conventional low profile, either.
Visionary craftspeople such as Paul Evans introduced bold, geometric designs that challenge the traditional idea of what a coffee table can be. The elongated rectangles and wide boxy forms of Evans’s desirable Cityscape coffee table, for example, will meet your needs but undoubtedly prove imposing in your living space.
If you’re shopping for an older coffee table to bring into your home — be it an antique Georgian-style coffee table made of mahogany or walnut with decorative inlays or a classic square mid-century modern piece comprised of rosewood designed by the likes of Ettore Sottsass — there are a few things you should keep in mind.
Both the table itself and what you put on it should align with the overall design of the room, not just by what you think looks fashionable in isolation. According to interior designer Tamara Eaton, the material of your vintage coffee table is something you need to consider. “With a glass coffee table, you also have to think about the surface underneath, like the rug or floor,” she says. “With wood and stone tables, you think about what’s on top.”
Find the perfect centerpiece for any room, no matter what your personal furniture style on 1stDibs — shop Art Deco coffee tables, travertine coffee tables and other antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables today.
Questions About Map Coffee Table
- Can a coffee table be too low?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Yes, 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.
- Who invented the coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024No one knows for sure who invented the coffee table. The earliest examples of the occasional table can be traced back to Victorian-era Britain. At that time, makers like William Watt and Collinson and Lock were producing coffee tables in large quantities.
Notably, F. Stuart Foote, the designer behind the American Imperial Furniture Company, claimed to have invented the coffee table in the early 20th century. He stated that he did so by cutting down the legs of a dining table. However, it's unlikely that Foote is the actual inventor of the coffee table, as books describing coffee tables existed in the UK a decade before his birth in 1872.
Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A coffee table should generally be two-thirds as long as the sofa it stands in front of and around the same height as the sofa’s seat cushions.
- Is an ottoman a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Why is it called a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Coffee tables were originally used in living spaces during social gatherings to support a tray containing multiple mugs, a coffee pot, creamers and sugar bowls. Low to the ground and centrally located in the space, coffee tables reduced the host or hostess’s need to constantly stand and serve her guests.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between a center table and a coffee table is usually size. Center tables tend to be larger-sized accent tables placed in the center of seating areas. On the other hand, coffee tables are smaller tables usually positioned in front of sofas and loveseats. On 1stDibs, find a variety of center tables and coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.
The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.
Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa, and its depth will match the seating. These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables, but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.
Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a coffee table and a console table is in the design. A coffee table is a low table that comes in many shapes, such as surfaces that are rectangles, squares, ovals or circles. Console tables are taller and usually have elongated shapes, such as ovals, rectangles or semicircles. Placement is another differentiator between the two types of tables. Coffee tables usually go in front of sofas and loveseats, while console tables may be placed behind a sofa or loveseat or along a wall. Find a large collection of coffee tables and console tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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The difference between a sofa table and a coffee table is that a sofa table is always behind the sofa and a coffee table is in front of it. Additionally, a sofa table is the same height as the sofa and a coffee table is much shorter.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024How big a coffee table for a sectional should be depends on the dimensions of the sectional. For a balanced look, a coffee table should be roughly two-thirds of the length of the sofa portion of a sofa and chaise sectional. If you have an L-shaped sofa, the coffee table should be around two-thirds of the length of each arm. Find a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To authenticate your Noguchi coffee table, there are three different marks to look for. Isamu Noguchi’s signature will be on the edge of the table and on a medallion under the base. Even under the medallion, you will find Noguchi’s initials. Shop a collection of properly vetted Noguchi pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To stack books on a coffee table, place the largest one on the bottom with the spine facing the focal piece of furniture, usually the sofa. Then, add the next largest, lining up the inner edges so that the spines create a stepped effect. Continue adding books to complete the stack and top it off with a decorative object if you wish. Shop a variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To date a Lane coffee table, look for the serial number on the underside of the piece. On most Lane coffee tables, reading the number from right to left will tell you the date that the table was manufactured. For example, a serial number that says 852140 would have been produced on April 12, 1958. Founded in Virginia in the early 20th century, Lane is largely known for its cedar chests and innovative mid-century modern designs. Find a variety of Lane coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A tall coffee table is usually called exactly that — a tall coffee table. Coffee tables, also referred to as cocktail tables, are generally designed to sit at or below the sofa's seat height. These tables may come in a range of sizes, but they are often between 16 and 18 inches high and are designed in a variety of lengths and widths. They’re meant to provide a practical table-top surface that complements your living room layout. (A tall version might also be suitable for use as a dining table.) Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tall coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024The best height for a coffee table is around 1 to 2 inches lower than the seat height of the adjacent sofa. Most sofas feature seat heights of around 17 or 18 inches. As a result, the most common height for coffee tables is 15 to 17 inches. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The best coffee table for a sectional can be a round coffee table, particularly with respect to U-shaped sectionals. The circular design creates a sense of balance in small spaces and renders it easy for guests to move to and fro, especially when surrounded by chairs. Find a collection of antique and vintage coffee tables on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024The average height of a coffee table is around 16 to 18 inches. Designers typically choose this height to create a balance between coffee tables and sofas. The average seat height of sofas is 17 to 18 inches, and experts typically recommend that coffee tables be no more than 1 inch shorter than sofa-seat height. Explore a diverse assortment of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- Are glass coffee tables durable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether 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.
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