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Linen Cloth Wrapped Silver Grey C Scroll Shape Glass Top MCM Coffee Table MINT
By Enrique Garcel, Harrison Van Horn, Robert Springer
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Linen Cloth Wrapped Silver Grey C Scroll Shape Glass Top MCM Coffee Table MINT
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Canvas, Glass
$4,400
H 15 in W 58 in D 32 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Alabaster Ashtray, Italy 1950's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
MCM Hand-Carved Alabaster Ashtray, Italy. Wonderful displayed on a MCM coffee table, side table or
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Alabaster
Mid-Century Modern Italian Alabaster Ashtray, Italy 1950's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
coffee table, side table or bar. Ashtray is labeled Made in Italy on the bottom.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Alabaster, Marble, Brass
MCM Coffee Table in Walnut and Smoke Glass by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Italy 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a very rare Mid Century Modern coffee table designed by Afra and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Smoked Glass, Walnut
$1,750
H 14.18 in W 24.81 in D 24.81 in
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Square Alabaster Ashtrays
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
set displayed on a MCM coffee table, side table or bar. They are labeled under the base handcarved.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Alabaster
MCM Coffee Table with Danish Paper Cord top done in style of Hans J. Wegner
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a gorgeous, rare coffee or center table done in oak with Danish paper
Category
Vintage 1960s Slovenian Center Tables
Materials
Papercord, Oak
$2,500
H 18.51 in W 40.16 in D 20.08 in
MCM Chrome Glass & Mirror Floating Coffee Table
Located in Lake Worth, FL
code for a quote.
Italian Mid-Century Modern chrome glass & mirror floating top coffee table
Category
1990s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
$1,421 Sale Price
25% Off
H 13 in W 36.25 in D 36.25 in
Expertly Restored MCM Lane Acclaim Walnut Coffee Table
By Lane Acclaim
Located in Medina, OH
Expertly Restored MCM Lane Acclaim Walnut Coffee Table. This Lane table is designed by Andre Bus
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Bill Sofield for Baker Mahogany Coffee Table - mcm
By Bill Sofield
Located in Countryside, IL
Bill Sofield for Baker Mahogany Coffee Table
This coffee table measures: 50 wide x 29.75 deep x 20
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage MCM Amoeba Rattan Coffee Table After Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage MCM rattan coffee table. Done in the manner of Paul Frankl. A chic amoeba shape
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail T...
Materials
Rattan, Mahogany
$2,080 Sale Price
20% Off
H 16.25 in W 58 in D 38 in
Bernhardt MCM Cocktail Coffee Table Brushed Steel Wood
By Bernhardt
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Modern Brushed Steel and Solid Wood Cocktail Coffee Table
Approximate Measurements in Inches
18" high
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Swedish Teak Coffee Table MCM
Located in Atlanta, GA
Midcentury Swedish long and slender coffee table, with dark teak border detail. Slightly rounded
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
MCM Karl Springer Style Faux Goatskin Lacquer Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
An amazingly substantial Karl Springer Coffee Table (attr.) with his classic lacquer, goat skin
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Vintage Coastal Pencil Reed Coffee Table Rattan Bamboo Postmodern MCM
By Vivai del Sud, Milo Baughman, Karl Springer, Mario Torres
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Coastal Pencil Reed Bamboo Coffee Table.
Color: Natural
Measurements:
Diameter: 35 1/2
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Reed
Vintage Coastal MCM Kidney Bean Rattan Coffee Table After Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fantastic vintage MCM Rattan coffee table. Done in the manner of the iconic Paul Frankl. A chic
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan
$1,580 Sale Price
20% Off
H 16 in W 36 in D 20 in
Vintage MCM Coffee Converts To Dining Table by CASTRO CONVERTIBLE
By Castro Convertibles
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Vintage 1960s MCM Mad Men Eames Era 2 in 1 Coffee or Dining Table
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate, Wood
$1,496 Sale Price
25% Off
H 16 in W 45.5 in D 25.5 in
MCM Johnson Hadley Walnut Coffee Table Mad Men Eames Era
By Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
1950s MCM JOHNSON HADLEY Walnut Coffee Table from their Forward
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$2,771 Sale Price
25% Off
H 17 in W 72 in D 23 in
1960s Danish MCM Rosewood & Smoked Glass Lighted Cocktail Coffee Table
By Mobelintarsia
Located in Madison, WI
Century table in excellent condition. It is produced my Mobelintarsia Denmark, and the designer is unknown
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Smoked Glass, Rosewood
$4,580 Sale Price
20% Off
H 15.5 in W 39.25 in D 39.25 in
Michael Taylor Montecito Collection MCM Metal and Stone Outdoor Coffee Table
By Michael Taylor
Located in Countryside, IL
Michael Taylor Montecito Collection Mid Century Metal and Stone Outdoor Coffee Table
This coffee
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Metal
$3,895
H 18.5 in W 49 in D 31 in
Vintage Square Travertine Stone Coffee Table Marble Postmodern MCM Retro Minimal
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Angelo Mangiarotti, Pace Collection, Milo Baughman, Mario Bellini
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage 70s Travertine Coffee Table.
The table has a smooth rounded edge and is solid travertine
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
$3,500
H 16 in W 36 in D 60 in
Milo Baughman for Directional MCM Geometric Bronze and Glass Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman for Directional Mid Century Geometric Bronze and Glass Coffee Table
This coffee
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
$6,495 / set
H 16.75 in W 48 in D 48 in
Vintage MCM Walnut Coffee Table Designed After Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Coffee Table Designed After Kipp Stewart for Drexel
This low
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Square Travertine Stone Coffee Table Marble Postmodern MCM Retro Minimal
By Carlo Scarpa, Angelo Mangiarotti, Pace Collection
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage 80s Cream Travertine Coffee Table.
The table is made out of a beautiful shade of light
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
$3,800
H 18.75 in W 43.25 in D 43.25 in
MCM Mid Century Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Coffee Table
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Vintage mid century coffee table designed by Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville.. The
Category
Vintage 1960s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
$1,550
H 15 in W 60 in D 17 in
Danish MCM Walnut Library Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare Danish MCM walnut library table manufactured by Larsen, for Baker furniture. Danish Mid
Category
Vintage 1960s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin MCM Burl & Chome Coffee, Cocktail Table
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Plainview, NY
, this Mid-Century Modern coffee table is a testament to timeless mid Century modern design
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
$2,560 Sale Price
20% Off
H 21.5 in W 30 in D 30 in
Gudme Mobelfabrik MCM Danish Teak Guitar Pick Coffee Table Glass Shelf
By Gudme Møbelfabrik
Located in Countryside, IL
Gudme Mobelfabrik mid century Danish teak guitar pick coffee table with glass shelf
This coffee
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
$1,795 / set
H 18 in W 40 in D 42 in
Louis XVI Revival Marble Limoge Porcelain Adorned Ormolu Oval Coffee Table MCM
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Beautiful coffee table in an uncommon style for most of our procurements. Ink stamped made in
Category
Vintage 1950s Spanish Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
$3,900
H 18.25 in W 45 in D 20.25 in
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville MCM Walnut Square Coffee Table
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Countryside, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville mid century walnut square coffee table
The table
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
$1,795
H 16 in W 31 in D 31 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar MCM Expandable Lacquered Hunter Green Coffee Table
By Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
Edward Wormley for Dunbar coffee table with pull-out extensions (expands 12" on each end
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Lacquer
$4,000
H 14.25 in W 43.88 in D 23.88 in
Large Box Shape Glass Top Birch Plywood Deep Drawers Storage Coffee Table MCM
By Knoll
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large Box Shape Glass Top Birch Plywood Deep Drawers Storage Coffee Table on Wheels MCM
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Maple
$2,800
H 22 in W 53 in D 30 in
MCM to Modern Chrome & Round Glass Top Coffee or Large End Table
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous Mid to Late 20th Century MCM (a.k.a.) Mid Century Modern to Modern coffee or large end
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Vintage MCM Rosewood Square Frame & Smoked Glass Top Coffee or End Table
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Mid-20th Century Mid Century Modern coffee or end table with Rosewood square frame
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Smoked Glass, Rosewood
$1,995
H 19.75 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
1960s Mcm Scandinavian Modern Style Teak Extending Coffee Table Top Att Remploy
By Remploy
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage MCM Scandinavian Modern style teak extending coffee table with sliding top, white
Category
Mid-20th Century British Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate, Teak
$2,995
H 16.75 in W 43 in D 17.5 in
Vintage 70s Daniel Gluck Brutalist Maze Coffee Table MCM Retro 80s Postmodern
By Daniel Gluck
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage 70s Daniel Gluck Brutalist Bronze Coffee Table.
The table has a beautiful patina. Made
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
$12,000
H 15.25 in W 60 in D 30 in
MCM Dunbar Coffee or End Table Square Parsons Style by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Mid-Century Modern to Modern Dunbar square coffee or end table Parsons’s style with inlaid
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$2,995
H 16.25 in W 30 in D 30 in
MCM Lucite Cocktail Table 1970s
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
MCM Lucite Cocktail Coffee Table 1970s
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
DeNisco Large Coffee Table Chrome Ceramic Fat Lava Tiled Mid Century 1970s MCM
By Denisco
Located in London, GB
A strikingly attractive and extremely rare Belgian Mid Century coffee table in wonderful condition
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
$2,577
H 15.56 in W 43.12 in D 20.28 in
American MCM Walnut Coffee Table with Acid Etched Copper Top by Harry Lunstead
By Harry Lunstead
Located in San Diego, CA
A gorgeous American MCM walnut coffee table with acid etched copper top by Seattle furniture
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Copper
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
H 18.5 in W 32 in D 32 in
MCM Rosewood & Chrome Coffee or Side Table in the Manner of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Beautiful square rosewood coffee table from the 1950s-1960s. Square tube chrome legs.
Provenance
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
$1,600
H 15.75 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Vintage Danish Modern Teak & Brass Coffee Table Attributed to Kurt Ostervig MCM
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An incredible piece of Danish Modern Design attributed to Kurt Ostervig, in soil teak & brass. Book-matched top section, flanked by a subtle lip or gallery, with diagonal struts conn...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$1,395
H 18 in W 62.5 in D 20.5 in
MCM White Formica Top & Steel Modernist Coffee Table by William Plunkett 60's
By William Plunkett
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Rare White Formica Top & Steel Modernist Coffee Table 1960's by Famous British Furniture Designer
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
$3,482
H 14.38 in W 60.04 in D 24.02 in
MCM Jens Risom Style Floating Formula Side and with Coffee Table, Set of 2
By Jens Risom
Located in Chicago, IL
Rectangular Coffee Table - Set of 2
These Jens Risom style dark wood tables would look beautiful in your
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
$2,140 / set
H 15 in W 48 in D 20 in
Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm for Bo-Ex BO 551 MCM Marble Coffee Table
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Countryside, IL
Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm for Bo-Ex BO 551 Mid Century Marble Coffee Table
This coffee
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Chrome
$5,195
H 17 in W 55.25 in D 30 in
2 Art Deco Macassar Ebony Sculptural Console Coffee Cocktail Tables Pair MCM 54"
Located in Dayton, OH
An impressive pair of Art Deco style console, coffee or side tables. Features a high gloss
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
$6,400 Sale Price / set
46% Off
H 24 in W 26.75 in D 53.75 in
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France Sons FD 516 MCM Teak Coffee Table
By France & Søn, Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Countryside, IL
Coffee Table
This coffee table measures: 57.75 wide x 19.25 deep x 19.5 inches high
All pieces of
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$3,895
H 19.5 in W 57.75 in D 19.25 in
MCM Milo Baughman Burled Olive Wood Coffee & Side Table Set By Rowe - Set Of 2
Located in Chicago, IL
two tables offers versatility, serving as both coffee tables and side tables, while their durable
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
$2,650 / set
H 16 in W 38 in D 38 in
Vintage Marble End Table Side Table Postmodern MCM 70s 80
By Mario Bellini, Stone International, Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Milo Baughman, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Palm Desert, CA
rests on the base.
Can be a great coffee table for a small area.
Color: Cream and light beige (hard
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
MCM cane and coffee and side tables in the style of Milo Baughman- set of 3
Located in Asheville, NC
Vintage Milo Baughman chrome and cane coffee and side tables. Each table has a different
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
$1,584 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 16 in W 33.5 in D 33.5 in
MCM Leon Rosen Pace Cocktail Table Chrome Waterfall
By Pace Collection, Leon Rosen
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Coffee Cocktail Table
With tempered glass top.
Very Rare!
Approximate Measurements in Inches
Table
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
$2,771 Sale Price
25% Off
H 15.5 in W 54 in D 22 in
Thick 3/4" 24x52 Rectangle Glass Top Chrome & Brass Base MCM Coffee Patina
By Maison Jansen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Thick 3/4" 24x52 Rectangle Glass Top Chrome & Brass Base MCM Coffee Patina
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
$2,200
H 16 in W 52 in D 24 in
1970s MCM Cog Wheel Spinning Gear Sprocket Table and Lamp Set
Located in Madison, WI
pieces.
Exquisite and rare set of two gear tables-- we have the very rare lamp end table and the coffee
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Italian MCM Travertine Hexagon Base Round Glass Top Dining Dinette Table Mint!
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Italian Mid-Century Modern travertine hexagon base round glass top dining dinette table mint!
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Marble, Chrome
$6,000
H 29 in Dm 48 in
Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
MCM Mahogany coffee table with turned legs and brass caps on the feet. The tabletop is in
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
1980's set of 3 Postmod Sculptural Scroll glass McM Karl Springer Att. Tables
By Karl Springer
Located in Madison, WI
incredible postmodern tables: two side tables and one coffee table, 3 pcs
Completely epic set of three
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Plaster
$5,160 Sale Price
20% Off
H 15 in W 40 in D 40 in
Vintage Swedish Mid-Century Modern Teak Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
MCM Swedish coffee table crafted of rich teak on a chrome base. Note the pull-out laminate shelf
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
'2' MCM Danish Modern Rosewood Tile Side End Coffee Tables
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Rosewood Mottled Fire Orange Tile Top Side End Coffee Tables From Denmark
Approximate Measurements in
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Rosewood
$1,271 Sale Price / set
25% Off
H 18 in W 28 in D 19.75 in
MCM Milo Baughman Style Brass Tear Drop Ying/Yang Coffee/Side Tables For Dia
By Design Institute America
Located in Chicago, IL
Coffee/Side Tables for DIA
This coffee/side table embodies the essence of MCM design, featuring a brass
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
$1,250 / set
H 15.5 in W 38 in D 26 in
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Mcm Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of mcm coffee tables for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique mcm coffee tables was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and glass. Mcm coffee tables have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco mcm coffee tables are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made mcm coffee tables over the years, but those made by Ingmar Relling, Lane Acclaim and Andre Bus are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Mcm Coffee Tables?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,698, while they’re typically $10 on the low end and $6,000 highest priced.
Questions About Mcm Coffee Tables
- What is an MCM dining table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An MCM dining table is a table that reflects the mid-century modern style. Typically these tables are functional and have clean minimalist lines. MCM furniture is made with a variety of materials and colors, but wood is the most common. Find a selection of mid-century modern tables and furniture on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
The difference between a sofa table and a coffee table is that a sofa table is always behind the sofa and a coffee table is in front of it. Additionally, a sofa table is the same height as the sofa and a coffee table is much shorter.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 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.
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