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Metamorphic Coffee Table

Burl wood coffee table with bar by Paul Michel for Roche Bobois 1980s
By Paul Michel
Located in Sas van Gent, NL
. This metamorphic coffee table is cleverly designed and slides smoothly open to reveal a mirrored
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Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Mirror, Burl

Metamorphic Table
Located in London, England
Fabulous metamorphic coffee/dining table in teak. Extended dimensions - H 70cm x W 141cm x D 112cm
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Vintage 1960s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Teak

Metamorphic Table
Metamorphic Table
H 22.45 in W 55.52 in D 23.63 in
Metamorphic Square Coffee Table by Alexander Lotersztain
Located in Geneve, CH
Metamorphic Square Coffee Table by Alexander Lotersztain Limited Edition. Dimensions: D 110 x W 110
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2010s Australian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Mid-Century Italian Metamorphic Table
Located in palm beach, FL
Coffee table in varnished solid wood made in Italy in the 1960s. With a modern design thanks to the
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Mid-20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Mid-Century Italian Metamorphic Table
Mid-Century Italian Metamorphic Table
H 20 in W 38.5 in D 23.5 in
Round Fuga Coffee Table in Microcement and Glass by Metamorphic Art Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Round Fuga Coffee Table in Microcement and Glass by Metamorphic Art Studio Dimensions: D 120 x H 40
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2010s Belgian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Other

Metamorphic Library Steps
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A George III design, mahogany four-step metamorphic library coffee table, with decorative gilt
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21st Century and Contemporary English George III Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Metamorphic Library Steps
Metamorphic Library Steps
H 21.25 in W 35.25 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modernist Ebonized Walnut Table with Metamorphic Granite Top
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated Mid-Century Modernist table features a stunning tabletop composed of two slabs
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Granite

Art Deco Rare Metamorphic Two Tier Walnut Cocktail Table, English, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this rare design Art Deco metamorphic table which can be used as an
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Folk Ohlsson Tingströms 1950, Teak Metamorphic Coffee/ Diner Table Model Sesam
By Folke Ohlsson, Tingströms
Located in palm beach, FL
furniture makers Tingströms around 1960. It is both a coffee table with a magazine rack, and also a dining
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Teak

1960s Jansen Metamorphic Campaign Style Games/Coffee Table A great 60s design
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
1960s Jansen Metamorphic Campaign Style Games/Coffee Table A great 60s design coffee table which
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Art Glass

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Marble-Top Metamorphic Coffee Table
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Marble-top metamorphic coffee table with a bronze frame, 2 glass top extensions, and casters. The
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20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Marble-Top Metamorphic Coffee Table
Marble-Top Metamorphic Coffee Table
H 18.25 in W 41 in D 22 in
Guillerme & Chambron Metamorphic Coffee Table, France, 1960
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Culver City, CA
Guillerme & Chambron Metamorphic coffee table, France, 1960. Adjustable carved oak coffee
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Vintage 1960s French Modern Center Tables

Materials

Oak

Post-Modern Metamorphic Coffee/ Dining Table
Located in Astoria, NY
Post-Modern Patinated Metal and Composite Metamorphic Coffee Table with capacity to transform into
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Late 20th Century Unknown Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Post-Modern Metamorphic Coffee/ Dining Table
Post-Modern Metamorphic Coffee/ Dining Table
H 29.5 in W 53.5 in D 23.25 in
Metamorphic Coffee Table after John Makepeace, c.1990
By John Makepeace
Located in Surbiton, GB
A bespoke, mahogany, fan leaf coffee table, crafted under the guidance of John Makepeace by the
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Vintage 1980s British Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Cleverly Designed French, Burl Wood Metamorphic Coffee Table by Paul Michel
By Paul Michel
Located in San Francisco, CA
A cleverly-designed French 1970s burl wood metamorphic coffee/cocktail table opening to reveal a
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Rainbow of Color Mosaic Dining Table
Located in London, GB
in a chrome border. The chrome table leg is adjustable transforming metamorphic coffee table to a
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Glass

Paul Michel Cocktail Bar Coffee Table Burl Wood, France, 1970
By Paul Michel
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
. This metamorphic coffee table is cleverly designed and slides smoothly open to reveal a mirrored
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Burl

Huge Metamorphic Hidden Sliding Drawers Alligator Leather Luggage Coffee Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely huge 130cm square metamorphic coffee table with
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Tables

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Metamorphic Glass and Chrome Coffee Table
Located in Miami, FL
A versatile Mid-Century Modern metamorphic tempered glass and chrome square coffee table. A rare
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Metamorphic English Library Steps in Oak, circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
English oak library table/library steps
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Antique Mid-19th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Paul Michel Burl Wood Cocktail Coffee Table, France, circa 1970
By Paul Michel
Located in London, GB
A Paul Michel 1970s and burr walnut and ebonized metamorphic cocktail coffee table. Opens to
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut, Wood

Metamorphic Dining or Coffee Table
Located in Culver City, CA
Modern dining table that is adjustable in height as well as in length. The tabletop has a very
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

Guillerme et Chambron Metamorphic Coffee/Dining Table
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in London, GB
French, midcentury adjustable coffee to dining table, circa 1960s by design legends Guillerme et
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Oak

Circa 1960s-70s Mid Century Modern Teak Coffee Trolley
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1960s-70s mid century modern teak metamorphic trolley coffee table, English. Multi-functional
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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Teak

Lovely Edwardian Brown Leather Metamorphic Library Ladder Steps Coffee Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
metamorphic library steps into a coffee table A truly sublime piece, dating to circa 1910, the finish and
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Leather, Wood

Mcintosh Tri-Form Metamorphic Twist & Turn Langthorne Nesting Tables Scotland
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Mcintosh Tri-Form Metamorphic Twist & Turn Langthorne Nesting Tables Made in Kirkaldy Scotland 1960
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Guillerme et Chambron Metamorphic Coffee/Dining Table
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in London, GB
French, midcentury adjustable coffee to dining table, circa 1960s by design legends Guillerme et
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Guillerme et Chambron Metamorphic Coffee or Dining Table
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in London, GB
French, midcentury adjustable coffee to dining table, circa 1960s by design legends Guillerme et
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Oak

Mid Century Metamorphic Extending Teak Luggage Rack, Coffee Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Mid Century Metamorphic Extending Teak Luggage Rack, Coffee Table This is a good sturdy piece, it
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Mid-20th Century Luggage Racks

Materials

Teak

Antique Folding Library Steps Convertible Table
Located in Seattle, WA
A George III design, mahogany four-step metamorphic library coffee table, with a naturally aged
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Antique 1890s Edwardian Ladders

Materials

Mahogany

Metamorphic Coffee/Dining Table (GMD#2520)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid 20th Century Continental Wood Metamorphic Coffee Table that Converts (swivel base) to Dining
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20th Century Unknown Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Danish Metamorphic Coffee Table by Kia Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Millwood, VA
Teak metamorphic table designed by Kai Kristensen and manufactured by Trioh in Denmark in the 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Danish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Metamorphic Coffee/Dining Table by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Drexel
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is a vintage Mid-Century mahogany table by Drexel that can be used as a coffee table or raised
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Mahogany

Midcentury Rosewood Metamorphic Elevator Coffee Dinner Table, B. C. Møbler, 60's
By B.C. Møbler
Located in Matosinhos, PT
Midcentury Rosewood Metamorphic Elevator Coffee Dinner Table, B. C. Møbler, 1960's This 1960 rare
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Modern "Metamorphic" Table by Trioh
By Trioh
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is a vintage Mid-Century teak "Metamorphic" table by Trioh, Denmark. It can be used as a
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern "Metamorphic" Table by Trioh
Danish Modern "Metamorphic" Table by Trioh
H 21.75 in W 53 in D 21.5 in
A Peter Hvidt Metamorphic Circular Low Table
By Peter Hvidt, France & Søn
Located in Hollywood, FL
the highly grained teak shield shaped tops over brass legs- each piece can stand alone- forming a large circle when put together- each bearing France and Co. labels
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Vintage 1960s Danish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

19th Century English Metamorphic Rosewood Library Steps
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century English solid rosewood library steps that fold into a table, restored with replaced
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Antique 19th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

A Goatskin Laquered Metamorphic Low Table, in The Manner Of Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Hollywood, FL
the rectangular top with rounded edges that slides over a conforming base all in goatskin in the manner of Karl Springer
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Goatskin

Heals Metamorphic Tea Trolley in Oak circa 1930 Stamped
By Heal's
Located in London, Greenwich
Art Deco Heals metamorphic tea trolley in oak, circa 1930. This is very rare and has the circle
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Vejle Stole & Møbelfabrik Midcentury Danish Metamorphic Dining or Coffee Table
By Vejle Stole & Møbelfabrik
Located in London, Greater London
adjustable and can function as either a dining table or coffee table. It is the perfect space saver. Not
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Metamorphic Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo, circa 1965
By Willy Rizzo
Located in London, Greenwich
Midcentury metamorphic coffee table or drinks cabinet by Willy Rizzo, circa 1965. In late 1948
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Smoked Glass

Vintage Mid-Century Metamorphic Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
This rare Mid-Century Modern teak metamorphic table can be used as a coffee table, a dining table
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mid-Century Metamorphic Table
Vintage Mid-Century Metamorphic Table
H 19.5 in W 51.125 in D 25.5 in

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Metamorphic Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the metamorphic coffee table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each metamorphic coffee table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. Find 26 options for an antique or vintage metamorphic coffee table now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the metamorphic coffee table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A metamorphic coffee table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made metamorphic coffee table over the years, but those crafted by Guillerme et Chambron, Trioh and Milo Baughman are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Metamorphic Coffee Table?

The average selling price for a metamorphic coffee table at 1stDibs is $2,770, while they’re typically $873 on the low end and $10,500 for the 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 Metamorphic Coffee Table
  • 1stDibs 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 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.
  • 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.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Typically, 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 ExpertApril 12, 2024
    No 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 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, 2022
    While 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 ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, 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.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The 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 ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The 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, 2024
    The 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 ExpertMay 30, 2024
    There isn't really a standard size of a coffee table. Manufacturers produce coffee tables in a range of sizes and shapes. However, many rectangular tables are around 45 to 48 inches in length by 25 to 28 inches in width. Heights typically range from 16 to 18 inches. Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    Tray 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To style an oval coffee table, create balance with opposites. Choose a sofa and accent chairs with a boxier shape for a striking contrast. Place a rectangular tray in the center and use it to display decorative accents or to store remotes and coasters. Another approach to decorating an oval table is to use decorative accents at different heights. Think of a tall vase placed next to a low bowl and a small sculpture positioned on top of two stacked coffee table books. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oval coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Styling a Noguchi coffee table really depends on the space you’re placing it in. The possibilities are far-reaching, so consider the colors and coordination of the other furniture and fixtures around the table. Noguchi tables look beautiful on their own or styled with flowers, books or pottery. Shop a selection of Isamu Noguchi pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Coffee tables became popular in the 1920s and ’30s. Pieces from this time period often show off the characteristics of Art Deco design, such as metal accents, mirrored finishes and the use of exotic woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Coffee tables first came into use during the Victorian era, largely in response to the rise of coffee houses in London. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Whether glass coffee tables are durable depends on the craftsmanship and the materials. Generally, tables with tempered glass are less likely to shatter and break. How well you care for a coffee table will also impact its life span. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of glass coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    How 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, 2022
    To 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.