Memphis Coffee Table Tables
to
22
141
117
199
161
86
61
35
22
12
12
7
5
2
1
1
1
21
20
9
9
6
Sort By
Coffee table, Memphis style
By Memphis Group
Located in Milano, Lombardia
an extremely unique coffee table. Designed and produced in Italy in the 1980s, following the
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Memphis Style Side Coffee Table, Italy 1980s
By Memphis Group
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Mid-Century Memphis style side coffee table, Italy 1980s.
Lacquered laminate table top
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate
Large Italian Coffee Table Style of Memphis Milano, 1990s
By Memphis Milano
Located in Paris, IDF
table in the style of Peter Shire and Memphis Milano, made in the 1990s. The ample and creative use of
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Memphis Style 1980s 2 tone lacquer rectangle Coffee Table Post modern
By Memphis Milano
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Memphis Milano style 1980s high gloss 2 tone lacquer coffee table. Rectangle table with triangle
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Holebid Briar Coffee Table, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Holebid coffee table in briar and plastic laminate, is designed in 1984 by Ettore Sottsass.
Ettore
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Plastic
H 17.33 in W 42.52 in D 42.52 in
Hollywood Steel Coffee Table, by Peter Shire for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Group, Peter Shire, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Hollywood laminated and lacquered steel coffee table, designed in 1983 by Peter Shire.
Peter
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
H 22.84 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Park Coffee Table by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Park coffee table in marble, metal and glass by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano collection
Category
2010s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Atlas Coffee Table by Aldo Cibic for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Milano, Aldo Cibic
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
ATLAS
Aldo Cibic
1983
Low coffee table made of lacquered wood and covered with decorative laminate
Category
2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Plastic, Wood
Park Lane Coffee Table by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Park Lane coffee table in fiberglass & marble by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano collection
Category
2010s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Fiberglass
Hollywood Special Edition Coffee Table by P. Shire for Memphis Milano Collection
By Peter Shire, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Hollywood special edition coffee table in metal and plastic by Peter Shire for Memphis Milano
Category
2010s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plastic
H 22.84 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Memphis Style Ebonized Coffee Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
Memphis style ebonized coffee table.
Wood top with steel red legs.
Measures: 36" square x 16
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Italian Post Modern Memphis Sottsass Style Coffee Table in Black
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A super funky cocktail table design from the 1980's and made in Italy. It features all steel
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
H 15.5 in W 42 in D 44 in
Modern Pink Lacquered and Brass German Coffee Table
By Memphis Group
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Modern circular coffee table composed of brass structure with three gold-plated truncated cone
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Memphis style Abstract Shaped coffee table, circa 1980
Located in Staten Island, NY
Memphis style coffee table, custom made in 1980
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate
Stylin' Viper Cocktail Table by Johanna Grawunder for Memphis Milano
By Memphis Milano, Johanna Grawunder
Located in New York, NY
Liquid rubber painted wood. Equipped with 2 fluorescent bulbs. A dimmer switch has been recently installed. Original shipping crate from Mempho Milano still in tact.
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rubber, Wood, Paint
Giulia Coffee Table, Memphis, France, Le Berre Vevaud
Located in Paris, IDF
Giulia coffee table, Memphis, France, Le Berre Vevaud
Empreinte Collection
Eglomise glass top
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Bauhaus Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Beech
Mid-Century Modern Custom Solid Birch Coffee Table Bench Black Lacquer
By Memphis Milano
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern custom solid birch coffee table bench black lacquer. Very Heavy solid wood
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Birch
Post Modern Glass and Wood Coffee Table with Red Edge, 1980
By Memphis Group
Located in Miami, FL
A very chic post modern coffee table. 2 glass levels on clean oak columns. The glass pieces have a
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Glass
Memphis Side Coffee Table Servomuto Castiglioni Zanotta, Italy 80s
By Zanotta, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Mid-century side coffee table "Servomuto" designed by A. Castiglioni for Zanotta, Italy 1974
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Splendid unique Memphis style mother of pearl coffee table
Located in Culver City, CA
This unique and exquisite work of art. Striking by its workmanship; its design and the quality of the pearls. Truly a magnificent piece that has a distinctive aerial quality to it ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Balinese Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
1980s Postmodern Memphis Group Coffee Table in Black and Grey
Located in Berlin, DE
This couch table was designed and built in the mid-1980s in Italy.
It is made out of different
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Memphis Group Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Monumental Solid Iron Postmodern Memphis Era Large Triangle Coffee Table Base
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in San Diego, CA
Majestic solid patinated iron art Deco memphis era coffee table base, nice red & black finish that
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
H 16 in W 72 in D 33 in
Unique Postmodern Steel and Glass Coffee or Cocktail Table
By Maria Pergay, Memphis Group
Located in Miami, FL
Artist made one of a kind cut steel and glass sculptural coffee or cocktail table.
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
1980s Nanda Vigo Italian Postmodern design Blue Coffee Table Memphis Style
By Nanda Vigo
Located in Brescia, IT
Nanda Vigo, coffee table.
Glass Design Macherio, 1981
Enameled metal frame with wood feet
Crystal
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Crystal, Metal
H 13.39 in W 22.45 in D 19.69 in
Memphis Style Studio Artist Post Modern Solar System Metal Glass Coffee Table
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in El Cajon, CA
Outrageous, artist-made welded iron Memphis Style coffee table depicting celestial scene or
Category
Antique Late 19th Century North American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail T...
Materials
Metal
H 16 in W 53.75 in D 30 in
Midcentury Memphis Style Square Coffee Table with Cardinal Red Top, Italy 1980s
By Morphos, Acerbis
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning square Memphis style coffee table with a vivid cardinal red top and black enameled legs
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
H 17.92 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Colorful Memphis Style Oval Coffee Table with Black Marble Base, circa 1980
Located in San Francisco, CA
Very vibrant and bold Memphis lacquered and polished marble base with oval glass top coffee table
Category
Late 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Tord Bjorklund Post-modern Side or Coffee Table, Memphis Style, Sweden, 1980s
By Tord Bjorklund, IKEA
Located in Vienna, AT
A round folding Memphis style coffee / side / occasional flip-top table in yolk-yellow. Designed in
Category
Vintage 1980s Swedish Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Vintage Cocktail Table With Ettore Sottsass Red Veneer Side Table Postmodern 80s
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group, Memphis Milano
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Cocktail Table featuring Ettore Sottsass Veneer.
The vintage cocktail table has been re
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 19.25 in W 14 in D 14 in
Mid Century Modern Square Glass Top Coffee Table Atomic Round Ball Shape Legs
By Memphis Group, Harry Bertoia
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern coffee table on a steel structure with mesh shelf.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 15 in W 36 in D 36 in
Porfido Coffee Table by Piero Gilardi for Gufram Limited Edition, 1974
By Memphis Group, Gufram Furniture, Piero Gilardi
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare limited edition table by Piero Gilardi from 1974.
This is an early piece numbered 37/500
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Polystyrene
Set Side Tables Memphis Style, 1980s
By Memphis Milano
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice set off side tables or coffee table. Memphis style 1980s Fits precisely into each other
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Shiro Kuramata Nara Square Terrazzo Table for Memphis Srl
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nara square table, (1983).
Shiro Kuramata (Japan) / Memphis Milano.
Square end or coffee table in
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Terrazzo
Coffee Table by Gaetano Pesce, Italy, 1990s
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Antwerp, BE
; 1990s;
Organic coffee table by Gaetano Pesce, crafted in Italy during the iconic 1990s era. This
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Glass Vintage Coffee Table Sofa Table Genio by Massimo Iosa Ghini, Italy
By Massimo Iosa Ghini
Located in Vienna, AT
Modernist vintage coffee table or sofa table from glass waterfall like named Genio designed by
Category
1990s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
H 14.57 in W 43.51 in D 24.61 in
Rare Stanley Jay Friedman Post-Modernist coffee table
By Stanley Jay Friedman
Located in Victoria, CA
A stunning and rare to acquire iconic leather stitched conical table atop heavy solid steel chrome
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Round Carrara Star Coffee Table by Olivier Gagnère
Located in Geneve, CH
Round Carrara star coffee table by Olivier Gagnère
Materials: Carrara marble or black Marquina
Category
2010s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble, Metal
Nero Marble Star Coffee Table by Olivier Gagnère
Located in Geneve, CH
Nero Marble star coffee table by Olivier Gagnère
Materials: Carrara marble or black Marquina marble
Category
2010s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
Giulia circular coffee table, Travertine top, Ivory lacquer
By Le Berre Vevaud
Located in Paris, IDF
Table basse Giulia, Memphis, France, Le Berre Vevaud
Collection Empreinte
Plateau en verre églomisé
Category
2010s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Round Nero Marquina Star Coffee Table by Olivier Gagnère
Located in Geneve, CH
Round Nero Marquina star coffee table by Olivier Gagnère
Materials: Carrara marble or black
Category
2010s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
Gold Carrara Marble Star Coffee Table by Olivier Gagnère
Located in Geneve, CH
Gold carrara marble star coffee table by Olivier Gagnère
Materials: Carrara marble or black
Category
2010s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble, Metal
Ettore Sottsass Rectangular Wooden Coffee Table by Poltronova 1960s Italy
By Ettore Sottsass, Poltronova
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
A rectangular low coffee table entirely made in wood, designed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 15.75 in W 47.25 in D 15.75 in
Coffee Table in Laminated Wood by Ettore Sottsass for Alessi, Italy
By Alessi, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Milan, Italy
A beautiful coffee table in laminated wood designed by Ettore Sottsass for Alessi, circa 1990
Category
1990s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Round Coffee Table In Bird's Eye Maple And Aluminum By Sergio Saporiti
By Sergio and Giorgio Saporiti
Located in Hellouw, NL
Saporiti, frequently used this material in his designs.DesignThis coffee table is from the hand of Sergio
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
H 14.97 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
A POST-MODERN Lacquered COFFEE TABLE by WILLY RIZZO, ed. CIDUE, Italy, 1970
By Willy Rizzo
Located in PARIS, FR
A large and rigorous rectangular coffee table, Post-Modern, Memphis, Constructivist, geometric
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
H 11.82 in W 47.25 in D 31.5 in
"Sur" Inlaid Leather Top Coffee Table by Nestor Perkal for Oscar Maschera
By Nestor Perkal, Oscar Maschera
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Sur" is a coffee table, designed by Nestor Perkal and manufactured by Oscar Maschera, featuring a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
"Maupiti" Inlaid Leather Top Coffee Table by Nestor Perkal for Oscar Maschera
By Nestor Perkal, Oscar Maschera
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Maupiti" is a coffee table, designed by Nestor Perkal and manufactured by Oscar Maschera
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Post Modern Enamel and Glass Coffee Table Dated '91 Probably Made in Italy
By Ettore Sottsass, Michael Graves (b.1934)
Located in New York, NY
Intriguing Post Modern, Memphis style coffee table having opposing curved bases, of turquoise and
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
A Lacquered JAPANESE Style COFFEE TABLE by ROCHE & BOBOIS ALDO TURA France 1970
By Roche Bobois
Located in PARIS, FR
An elegant and luxurious coffee table, of a Japanese inspiration, Post-Modern, Memphis
Category
Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
H 12.6 in W 55.12 in D 35.44 in
Post Modern Coffee Table by Kaizo Oto for Design Institute of America c 1980s
By Design Institute America, Kaizo Oto
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Post Modern coffee table designed by Kaizo Oto for Design Institute America circa 1980
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Nassau Table Coffee Table, Marble, Memphis, France, Le Berre Vevaud
Located in Paris, IDF
Nassau table coffee table, marble, Memphis, France, Le Berre Vevaud
Empreinte Collection
Lilac
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Bauhaus Center Tables
Materials
Marble, Steel
'Don't Jump until You Get to the Style' Coffee Table by Peter Shire, 1989
By Peter Shire
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Large Vintage Coffee Table by Peter Shire, 1989.
Glass Top with Steel and Stainless Steel base
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
'Side Table 10' Side Table by Peter Shire, 1984
By Peter Shire
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Vintage side table by Peter Shire, 1984.
Birch solid core plywood and Laminate.
Exact dimensions
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plywood, Laminate
'Side Table 9' Side Table by Peter Shire, 1984
By Peter Shire
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Vintage side table by Peter Shire, 1984.
Birch solid core plywood and laminate.
Exact dimensions
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plywood, Laminate
Cast & Sandblasted Glass Round Cocktail Table
Located in Hanover, MA
Cast and sandblasted glass base coffee table consisting of two pairs of corner angled glass panels
Category
1990s American Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Modernist Cream and Ochre Enamel Pillar Cocktail Table by Saporiti
By Saporiti
Located in New York, NY
This refined and sophisticated modernist cocktail table was realized by the esteemed maker Saporiti
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Enamel
EÆ Amoeba a Large Sculptural Table in Freeform Fiberglass & Automotive Enamel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
EÆ Amoeba: a large sculptural table in freeform fiberglass & automotive enamel. The large amorphous
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Fiberglass
H 15 in W 100 in D 49 in
1980s Postmodern Italian Modern Blue, Silver, Black Memphis Group Coffee Table
Located in Berlin, DE
This couch table was designed and built in the mid-1980s in Italy.
It is made out of different
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Metal
H 16.93 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Modern Geometric Side Table Set Memphis Style With Marble & Gold Brass Details
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Limited Edition: The Niagara Center Table features a geometric shape inspired by the Memphis
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
H 19.69 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Tavolo da caffè basso, italiano moderno, legno nero opaco con decoro 1980 ca.
Located in MIlano, IT
stile anni Ottanta, infatti ricorda moltissimo la produzione di Memphis e i disegni e colori di Ettore
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 8.67 in W 18.51 in D 24.81 in
- 1
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Memphis Coffee Table Tables", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.
Memphis Coffee Table Tables For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of memphis coffee table tables available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique memphis coffee table tables was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and glass. There are 78 antique and vintage memphis coffee table tables for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 9 modern editions to choose from as well. Memphis coffee table tables have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Memphis coffee table tables bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano and Memphis Group each produced beautiful memphis coffee table tables that are worth considering.
How Much are Memphis Coffee Table Tables?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,800, while they’re typically $500 on the low end and $22,000 highest priced.
Finding the Right tables for You
The right vintage, new or antique tables can help make any space in your home stand out.
Over the years, the variety of tables available to us, as well as our specific needs for said tables, has broadened. Today, with all manner of these must-have furnishings differing in shape, material and style, any dining room table can shine just as brightly as the guests who gather around it.
Remember, when shopping for a dining table, it must fit your dining area, and you need to account for space around the table too — think outside the box, as an oval dining table may work for tighter spaces. Alternatively, if you’ve got the room, a Regency-style dining table can elevate any formal occasion at mealtime.
Innovative furniture makers and designers have also redefined what a table can be. Whether it’s an unconventional Ping-Pong table, a brass side table to display your treasured collectibles or a Louis Vuitton steamer trunk to add an air of nostalgia to your loft, your table can say a lot about you.
The visionary work of French designer Xavier Lavergne, for example, includes tables that draw on the forms of celestial bodies as often as they do aquatic creatures or fossils. Elsewhere, Italian architect Gae Aulenti, who looked to Roman architecture in crafting her stately Jumbo coffee table, created clever glass-topped mobile coffee tables that move on bicycle tires or sculpted wood wheels for Fontana Arte.
Coffee and cocktail tables can serve as a room’s centerpiece with attention-grabbing details and colors. Glass varieties will keep your hardwood flooring and dazzling area rugs on display, while a marble or stone coffee table in a modern interior can showcase your prized art books and decorative objects. A unique vintage desk or writing table can bring sophistication and even a bit of spice to your work life.
No matter your desired form or function, a quality table for your living space is a sound investment. On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage, new and antique bedside tables, mid-century end tables and more .
Questions About Memphis Coffee Table Tables
- 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.
- 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.
- 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. - 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 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 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021End tables and coffee tables do not need to match. Nevertheless it can be nice to have a similar color scheme or have one set of end tables match and perhaps have the coffee table match a TV stand.
- 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 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, 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 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 5, 2022Modern 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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, 2024Yes, a coffee table should generally be lower than a couch. However, the top of the table should only be slightly lower than the couch to maintain a balanced look. A good rule of thumb is to choose a table no more than one inch shorter than your sofa's seat height. Explore a large collection of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- What is a tray top coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021Tray top coffee tables are coffee tables with long, flat rectangular surfaces that are supported by an x-frame base. Low tables that were initially used as tea or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. After coffee drinking and “coffee breaks” became popular, it didn’t take long for coffee and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary tray top coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
Read More
The Ultimate Guide to Types of Tables for the Home
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
Riotous Shapes and Colors Have Made Uchronia’s Designs the Toast of Paris
Julien Sebban’s energetic design collective is radically reshaping the look of 21st-century European furniture and interiors.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Inspired by the Cosmos, Sandra Nunnerley’s Nova Table Has a Futuristic Feel
The designer’s innovative use of an unexpected material gives this console a lift.
This 19th-Century Gilded Desk Displays a Fanciful Kingdom in Marquetry
The stately piece brings both gravitas and whimsy to any work space.
In Guadalajara, These Luscious Side Tables Are Chiseled from Volcanic Rock
Use them as tables or stools, indoors or out.
How to Arrange Furniture + Layout Ideas
Here, we give design advice and show layout examples to help you create the perfect living room setup.
Why Hollywood A-Listers Can’t Get Enough of James De Wulf’s Concrete Furniture
Starting with a 900-pound Ping-Pong table, the Los Angeles designer has built a sturdy furniture-making career out of concrete.
More Ways To Browse
Vladimir Kagan Crescent Chair
Mariscal Stool
Kagan Crescent Sofa
Curvy Sectional
Primavera Marble Table
Vladimir Kagan Crescent Sofa
Yves Klein Blue Coffee Table
Amoeba Shape Coffee Table
Cattelan Italia Coffee Table
Black Brutalist Nightstands
Brass Cocktail Table Clocks
Sottsass Primavera
Zorro Coffe Table
Ettore Sottsass Primavera Table
Ettore Sottsass Primavera
Zorro Coffee Table
Portogallo Table
Servomuto Vintage