Can a coffee table be too low?

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.

Who invented the coffee table?

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.

What size should a coffee table be?

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?

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.

Why is it called a coffee table?

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.

What is the difference between a center table and a coffee table?

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.

Are end tables taller than coffee tables?

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.Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs.

What is the difference between a coffee table and a console table?

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.

What is the difference between a side table and a coffee table?

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.

Is there a difference between a coffee table and a cocktail table?

"Coffee table" and "cocktail table" are used interchangeably; cocktail table is the more traditional term, often applied to lower, more formal designs.

What is the difference between a coffee table and a cocktail table?

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.

What is the difference between a sofa table and a coffee table?

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.

How big should a coffee table be for a sectional?

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.

How do I authenticate my Noguchi coffee table?

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.

How do you stack books on a coffee table?

To 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.

How do you date a Lane coffee table?

To 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.

What is a tall coffee table called?

A 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.

What is the best height for a coffee table?

The 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.

What is the best coffee table for a sectional?

The 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.

What is the average height of a coffee table?

The 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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Antique Military Campaign Style Coffee Table

$847

Antique Military Campaign Style Coffee Table

Located in London, GB

A lovely little antique military campaign style coffee table. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s.

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Vintage 1930s British Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Antique Military Campaign Style Coffee Table

$1,353

Antique Military Campaign Style Coffee Table

Located in London, GB

A wonderful antique military campaign style coffee table. This was made in England, we would date it from around the 1950’s.

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Vintage 1950s British Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Antique Military Campaign Style Coffee Table

$1,128

Antique Military Campaign Style Coffee Table

Located in London, GB

A wonderful antique military campaign style coffee table. This was made in England, we would date it from around the 1950’s.

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Vintage 1950s British Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Antique Military Campaign Style Coffee Table

$1,333

Antique Military Campaign Style Coffee Table

Located in London, GB

A very large and impressive coffee table in the antique military campaign style.

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Mid-20th Century English Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Stunning Small Military Campaign Style Coffee Table

$1,477

Stunning Small Military Campaign Style Coffee Table

By Bradley Furniture

Located in Crawley, GB

We delight to offer for sale this lovely military campaign style coffee table having two large drawers , brass handles and brass corners , in amazing condition .

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Vintage 1960s British Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Large Antique Military Campaign Style Coffee Table

$2,393

Large Antique Military Campaign Style Coffee Table

Located in London, GB

An impressive, very large antique military campaign style coffee table. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1950’s.

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Vintage 1950s British Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

STUNNING VINTAGE MILITARY CAMPAiGN BRASS COFFEE TABLE

$2,393

STUNNING VINTAGE MILITARY CAMPAiGN BRASS COFFEE TABLE

Located in Pulborough, GB

We are so excited to present to you this stunning vintage military campaign mahogany & brass coffee table. The table has been retailed by John Lewis, you can see the plaque in one o...

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20th Century British Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Hardwood

RESTORED HARRODS KENNEDY LONDON MILiTARY CAMPAIGN COFFEE TABLE

$1,162

RESTORED HARRODS KENNEDY LONDON MILiTARY CAMPAIGN COFFEE TABLE

Located in Pulborough, GB

Antiques of London Restored Harrods Kennedy London Military Campaign Coffee Table A handsome restored Harrods Kennedy London military campaign coffee table, beautifully made in ...

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20th Century British Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Antique Leather Top Military Campaign Style Coffee Table

$1,121

Antique Leather Top Military Campaign Style Coffee Table

Located in London, GB

A fantastic antique military campaign style coffee table. This was made in England, we would date it from around the 1950’s.

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Vintage 1950s British Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Lovely Military Campaign Style Yew Wood Coffee Table

$1,490

Lovely Military Campaign Style Yew Wood Coffee Table

Located in Crawley, GB

We delight to offer for sale this lovely military campaign style coffee table having three drawers with brass handless on one side and three faux drawers on the other side , lovely c...

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Mid-20th Century British Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

RESTORED HARRODS REH KENNEDY MILiTARY CAMPAIGN COFFEE TABLE

$1,709

RESTORED HARRODS REH KENNEDY MILiTARY CAMPAIGN COFFEE TABLE

By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London

Located in Pulborough, GB

We are delighted to offer for sale this Lovely Restored Harrods REH Kennedy Military Campaign Coffee Table. A lovely and well made coffee table from R.E.H Kennedy, the top of the ...

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20th Century British Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Hardwood

Stuning Harrods Military Campaign Oak&Brass Coffee Table

$1,360

Stuning Harrods Military Campaign Oak&Brass Coffee Table

By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London

Located in Crawley, GB

We delight to offer for sale this Beautiful Antique Campaign style oak coffee table in excellent condition . It has a brass plaque on the top & military style corner fittings.

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Mid-20th Century British Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Kennedy Harrods London Military Campaign Coffee Cocktail Table

$1,367Sale Price|20% Off

Kennedy Harrods London Military Campaign Coffee Cocktail Table

By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Harrods

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime condition Kennedy Military Campaign coffee table retailed through Harrods London RRP £2400 This piece is part of a suite, I have in...

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21st Century and Contemporary English Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Hardwood

Beautiful Large Yew Wood Military Campaign Coffee Table

$1,367Sale Price|20% Off

Beautiful Large Yew Wood Military Campaign Coffee Table

Located in Crawley, GB

Large yew wood coffee table in the antique campaign style dating from around the 1930’period & in good condition.

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Early 20th Century British Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Stunning Vintage Mahogany& Brass Military Campaign Coffee Table

$1,312Sale Price|20% Off

Stunning Vintage Mahogany& Brass Military Campaign Coffee Table

Located in Crawley, GB

We delight to offer for sale this Lovely Campaign Style mahogany &brass Coffee Table with black leather top separated in three parts , three opening drawers with inset brass handles ...

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Mid-20th Century British Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

RESTORED VINTAGE HARRODS REH KENNEDY MILiTARY CAMPAiGN COFFEE TABLE

$1,709

RESTORED VINTAGE HARRODS REH KENNEDY MILiTARY CAMPAiGN COFFEE TABLE

By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London

Located in Pulborough, GB

Antiques of London We are delighted to offer for sale this Lovely Restored Harrods REH Kennedy Military Campaign Coffee Table. A lovely and well made coffee table from R.E.H Ke...

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20th Century British Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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ViNTAGE KENNEDY MILITARY CAMPAIGN HARDWOOD COFFEE TABLE TV MEDIA STAND

$1,846

ViNTAGE KENNEDY MILITARY CAMPAIGN HARDWOOD COFFEE TABLE TV MEDIA STAND

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this handsome and highly versatile Kennedy Military Campaign style Mahogany coffee table, featuring traditio...

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20th Century British Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

RESTORED VINTAGE HARRODS LONDON REH KENNEDY MILiTARY CAMPAiGN COFFEE TABLE

$1,709

RESTORED VINTAGE HARRODS LONDON REH KENNEDY MILiTARY CAMPAiGN COFFEE TABLE

Located in Pulborough, GB

Antiques of London We are delighted to offer for sale this Lovely Restored Harrods REH Kennedy Military Campaign Coffee Table. A lovely and well made coffee table from R.E.H Ke...

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20th Century British Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Kennedy for Harrods Brass Bound Military Campaign Glazed Coffee Table

$1,900

Kennedy for Harrods Brass Bound Military Campaign Glazed Coffee Table

By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Harrods

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A Kennedy for Harrods Brass Bound Military Campaign Glazed Coffee Table Depicting Antiquarian Maps of the World

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Late 20th Century British Victorian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

VINTAGE MILITARY CAMPAIGN HARDWOOD & BRASS COFFEE TABLE WiTH TWO DRAWERS

$2,119

VINTAGE MILITARY CAMPAIGN HARDWOOD & BRASS COFFEE TABLE WiTH TWO DRAWERS

Located in Pulborough, GB

Antiques of London A smart and characterful vintage military campaign coffee table, crafted from richly toned wood and finished with classic brass campaign fittings.

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20th Century British Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Hardwood

Starbay Living The Legend Lovely Military Style Ceylan Coffee Table

$2,454

Starbay Living The Legend Lovely Military Style Ceylan Coffee Table

Located in Crawley, GB

We delight to offer for sale this stunning low coffee table made by Starbay having two trays with half moon carrying handles , tempered glass and beautiful inlaid compass rose marque...

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Early 2000s French Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

VINTAGE YEW WOOD BRASS MILITARY CAMPAiGN 3 DRAWER COFFEE TABLE

$1,983

VINTAGE YEW WOOD BRASS MILITARY CAMPAiGN 3 DRAWER COFFEE TABLE

Located in Pulborough, GB

Antiques of London A beautifully made vintage yew wood military campaign coffee table, featuring three useful drawers and classic brass-mounted details.

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20th Century British Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Yew

FULLY RESTORED FRENCH POLiSHED HARRODS KENNEDY MILITARY CAMPAIGN COFFEE TABLE

$2,133Sale Price|20% Off

FULLY RESTORED FRENCH POLiSHED HARRODS KENNEDY MILITARY CAMPAIGN COFFEE TABLE

By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Harrods

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lightly restored and traditionally French Polished, extra large Harrods Kennedy Flamed Mahogany and bra...

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20th Century English Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

ANTIQUE VICTORiAN 1880 FLAMED HARDWOOD MILITARY CAMPAIGN COFFEE TABLE DRAWERS

$2,571Sale Price|20% Off

ANTIQUE VICTORiAN 1880 FLAMED HARDWOOD MILITARY CAMPAIGN COFFEE TABLE DRAWERS

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning and very rare original circa 1880 Victorian Flamed Mahogany Military Campaign coffe...

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Antique 1880s English Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Stunning Extra Large Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign Coffee Table Hardwood

$1,641Sale Price|20% Off

Stunning Extra Large Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign Coffee Table Hardwood

By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Harrods

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very large Harrods Kennedy mahogany and brass Military Campaign coffee table A very good looking and well made military table, made by Harr...

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20th Century English Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Hardwood

Vintage Harrods London Kennedy Military Campaign Style Coffee Table Hardwood

$929Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage Harrods London Kennedy Military Campaign Style Coffee Table Hardwood

By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Harrods

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Military campaign style coffee or cocktail table made by Kennedy and retailed through Harrods London A good looking well made and...

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20th Century English Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Hardwood

VINTAGE HARRODS REH KENNEDY MILiTARY CAMPAIGN COFFEE TABLE BRASS FITTiNGS

$1,572

VINTAGE HARRODS REH KENNEDY MILiTARY CAMPAIGN COFFEE TABLE BRASS FITTiNGS

By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London

Located in Pulborough, GB

Antiques of London We are delighted to offer for sale this Lovely Vintage Harrods REH Kennedy Coffee Table. A very good and solid table in a very good condition, there will some ...

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20th Century British Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Hardwood

Vintage Hardwood Kennedy Harrods London Military Campaign Coffee Cocktail Table

$1,039Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage Hardwood Kennedy Harrods London Military Campaign Coffee Cocktail Table

By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Harrods

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very nice vintage Kennedy Military Campaign coffee table retailed through Harrods London Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guid...

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20th Century English Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

UNIQUE HARDWOOD KENNEDY HARRODS LONDON MiLITARY CAMPAIGN COFFEE COCKTAIL TABLE

$929Sale Price|20% Off

UNIQUE HARDWOOD KENNEDY HARRODS LONDON MiLITARY CAMPAIGN COFFEE COCKTAIL TABLE

By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Harrods

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this fine Kennedy Military Campaign coffee table retailed through Harrods London Please note the delivery f...

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20th Century English Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

R.E.H . Kennedy Lovely Large Military Campaign Style Coffee Table

$2,871

R.E.H . Kennedy Lovely Large Military Campaign Style Coffee Table

By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London

Located in Crawley, GB

We delight to offer for sale this stunning military campaign style coffee table made by Kennedy fine furniture and retailed by Harrods London , with three deep drawers , brass corner...

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Vintage 1970s British Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Mid Century 'World Map' Military Campaign Coffee Table, C.1960, France

$1,504

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.

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Vintage 1960s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

VINTAGE BURR YEW WOOD BRASS MILITARY CAMPAiGN 3 DRAWER COFFEE TABLE

$2,119

VINTAGE BURR YEW WOOD BRASS MILITARY CAMPAiGN 3 DRAWER COFFEE TABLE

Located in Pulborough, GB

Antiques of London A striking vintage military campaign coffee table, beautifully crafted in richly figured burr yew wood and finished with classic brass campaign fittings.

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20th Century British Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Yew

LiGHTLY RESTORED BURR WALNUT & BRASS MILITARY CAMPAIGN THREE DRAWER COFFEE TABLE

$1,477Sale Price|20% Off

LiGHTLY RESTORED BURR WALNUT & BRASS MILITARY CAMPAIGN THREE DRAWER COFFEE TABLE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this vintage collectable Burr Walnut & Brass Harrods London Military Campaign three drawer coffee table ...

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20th Century English Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Stunning Coffee & Side Table Nest of Tables Military Campaign with World Maps

$1,039Sale Price|20% Off

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 has a very good detailed map of the world. We have lightly restored this by giving...

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20th Century British Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Hardwood

RESTORED BRADLEY FURNITURE ENGLAND BURR YEW WOOD MILITARY CAMPAiGN COFFEE TABLE

$1,914Sale Price|20% Off

RESTORED BRADLEY FURNITURE ENGLAND BURR YEW WOOD MILITARY CAMPAiGN COFFEE TABLE

By Bradley Furniture

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this vintage collectable Burr Yew wood and Brass restored Military Campaign three drawer coffee table This piece was retailed thr...

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Early 2000s British Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Harrods London Kennedy Military Campaign Coffee Table with Brown Leather Top

$1,709

Harrods London Kennedy Military Campaign Coffee Table with Brown Leather Top

By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Harrods

Located in Pulborough, GB

We are delighted to offer for sale this Harrods London Kennedy Military campaign coffee table with a brown leather top.

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20th Century British Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Leather

Stunning Coffee and Side Table Nest of Tables Military Campaign with World Maps

$1,477Sale Price / set|20% Off

Stunning Coffee and Side Table Nest of Tables Military Campaign with World Maps

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning nest of vintage military campaign tables to include one large coffee table and two small side nest tables A very good looking and ...

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20th Century English Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Hardwood

FULLY RESTORED FRENCH POLiSHED BURR YEW WOOD MILITARY CAMPAIGN COFFEE TABLE

$1,477Sale Price|20% Off

FULLY RESTORED FRENCH POLiSHED BURR YEW WOOD MILITARY CAMPAIGN COFFEE TABLE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite, fully restored and Traditonally French polished Burr yew wood & Brass Military Campaign coff...

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20th Century English Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

STUNNING MILITARY CAMPAIGN STYLE COFFEE TABLE WiTH EXHIBITION GLASS DISLAY CASE

$1,695Sale Price|20% Off

STUNNING MILITARY CAMPAIGN STYLE COFFEE TABLE WiTH EXHIBITION GLASS DISLAY CASE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely unique Military Campaign style coffee table with glass topped and lockable exhibition display ca...

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20th Century English Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

1970's MAHOGANY KENNEDY HARRODS LONDON MILITARY CAMPAIGN COFFEE COCKTAIL TABLE

$1,094Sale Price|20% Off

1970's MAHOGANY KENNEDY HARRODS LONDON MILITARY CAMPAIGN COFFEE COCKTAIL TABLE

By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Harrods

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very nice vintage circa 1970's Kennedy Military Campaign coffee table retailed through Harrods London ...

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Vintage 1970s English Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Military Campaign Style Console Coffee Table Hidden Radio Tape Record Player

$1,914Sale Price|20% Off

Military Campaign Style Console Coffee Table Hidden Radio Tape Record Player

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to this lovely vintage circa 1970s impulse ST 210 Radiogram Military Campaign brown leather topped console table What a cool thing, on the outside you have the ne...

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Vintage 1970s English Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Leather, Hardwood

Lovely Restored Burr Walnut & Brass Military Campaign Three Drawer Coffee Table

$1,641Sale Price|20% Off

Lovely Restored Burr Walnut & Brass Military Campaign Three Drawer Coffee Table

By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Harrods

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer this vintage collectable burr walnut & brass Harrods London Military Campaign three drawer coffee table made by Kennedy This piece was sold through Harro...

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20th Century English Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

LARGE MILITARY CAMPAIGN REH KENNEDY HARRODS COFFEE TABLE WiTH THREE DEEP DRAWERS

$4,034

LARGE MILITARY CAMPAIGN REH KENNEDY HARRODS COFFEE TABLE WiTH THREE DEEP DRAWERS

Located in Pulborough, GB

Antiques of London We are delighted to offer for sale this Stunning Military Campaign REH Kennedy Coffee Table. A striking blend of functionality and exquisite design, featuring...

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20th Century British Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Hardwood

LOVELY RESTORED BURR YEW BRASS MiLITARY CAMPAIGN THREE DRAWER COFFEE TABLE 3

$2,393

LOVELY RESTORED BURR YEW BRASS MiLITARY CAMPAIGN THREE DRAWER COFFEE TABLE 3

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this vintage collectable Burr Yew wood and Brass restored Military Campaign three drawer coffee table Pleas...

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20th Century English Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Glass and Marbled Rust Coffee Table with Swiss Military and Oxblood Belts

$2,200 / item

Glass and Marbled Rust Coffee Table with Swiss Military and Oxblood Belts

By Stephen Kenn

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A glass topped coffee table that utilizes the signature Inheritance collection belts.

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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel

Restored Burr Yew & Elm Wood Brass Military Campaign Three Drawer Coffee Table

$2,530

Restored Burr Yew & Elm Wood Brass Military Campaign Three Drawer Coffee Table

By Harrods

Located in Pulborough, GB

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning burr yew & elm wood military campaign coffee table retailed by Harrods London.

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20th Century British Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Fully Restored Burr Yew & Elm Brass Military Campaign 3 Drawer Coffee Table

$1,914Sale Price|20% Off

Fully Restored Burr Yew & Elm Brass Military Campaign 3 Drawer Coffee Table

By Harrods

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this vintage collectable Burr Yew & Elm wood and Brass fully restored Military Campaign three drawer coffee table This piece was retailed throug...

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20th Century English Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Sublime Vintage Military Campaign Burr Yew Wood Coffee Table with Book Shelf

$2,024Sale Price|20% Off

Sublime Vintage Military Campaign Burr Yew Wood Coffee Table with Book Shelf

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer this lovely condition, Burr Yew Wood, Military Campaign style coffee table side side bookcase shelves This is a very well made and versatile piece with ...

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20th Century English Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Yew

R.E.H . Kenedy Stunning Large Cherry Wood Military Campaign Style Coffee Table

$3,227

R.E.H . Kenedy Stunning Large Cherry Wood Military Campaign Style Coffee Table

Located in Crawley, GB

We delight to offer for sale this impressive large campaign style coffee table made by Kennedy fine furniture and retail by Harrods , with typical brass bound corners, glass bijouter...

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Vintage 1980s British Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Rare Burr Yew Wood Military Campaign Gun Case Coffee Side Table on Original Base

$3,227Sale Price|20% Off

Rare Burr Yew Wood Military Campaign Gun Case Coffee Side Table on Original Base

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer this very rare highly collectable Burr Yew Wood Military Campaign gun case with original stand formed as a coffee table This is a very fine and rare piec...

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20th Century English Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Yew

Italian Military Smoking Table, Wood & Metal, Pedestal Design, 1920s

$3,000

Italian Military Smoking Table, Wood & Metal, Pedestal Design, 1920s

Located in New York, NY

Military smoking table. Unusual Italian military style pedestal side table with polished wood grommeted scudo top holding “grenade” or mace style cigarette and match cups with match ...

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Vintage 1920s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Antique Military Campaign Camphorwood Trunk Coffer c1840 19th C

$2,256

Antique Military Campaign Camphorwood Trunk Coffer c1840 19th C

Located in London, GB

This is beautifully crafted antique late Victorian camphorwood military campaign trunk or coffer, ideal for use as a coffee table, circa 1890 in date.

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Antique 1890s English Victorian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Antique Petit Military Campaign Camphorwood Trunk Coffer Early19th Century

$2,051

Antique Petit Military Campaign Camphorwood Trunk Coffer Early19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is beautifully antique petit Georgian camphorwood military campaign trunk or coffer, circa 1840 in date. This rectangular antique trunk is made from the finest quality camphor ...

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Antique 1840s English Georgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Bevan Funnell Burr Yew Wood Extending Oval Campaign Coffee Table

$1,039Sale Price|20% Off

Bevan Funnell Burr Yew Wood Extending Oval Campaign Coffee Table

By Bevan Funnell Ltd.

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are is delighted to offer for sale this brand new Hand made in England by Bevan Funnell, Burr Yew wood extending Military Campaign oval coffee table I have many variations and...

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20th Century English Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Antique Military Campaign Nesting Coffee Table / Side Tables

$1,504 / set

Antique Military Campaign Nesting Coffee Table / Side Tables

Located in London, GB

A wonderful antique military campaign nesting coffee table / side tables.

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Vintage 1930s British Campaign Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Brass

ROYAL WARRANT MiLITARY CAMPAIGN DYNATRON HFC 65 RECORD PLAYER RADIO COFFEE TABLE

$2,133Sale Price|20% Off

ROYAL WARRANT MiLITARY CAMPAIGN DYNATRON HFC 65 RECORD PLAYER RADIO COFFEE TABLE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

On the outside you have the never out of style military campaign style table, it’s the size of a modern-day coffee table, its all mahogany with oversized brass fittings.

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Vintage 1950s English Campaign Tables

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Brass

RESTORED HARRODS KENNEDY COFFEE & SiDE TABLE NEST OF TABLES MILITARY CAMPAIGN

$1,148Sale Price / set|20% Off

RESTORED HARRODS KENNEDY COFFEE & SiDE TABLE NEST OF TABLES MILITARY CAMPAIGN

By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Harrods

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Fully Restored Harrods Kennedy nest of two Military Campaign side tables Please note the delive...

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20th Century English Campaign Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Brass

Lovely Harrods Kennedy Coffee & Side Table Nest of Tables Military Campaign

$1,586Sale Price / set|20% Off

Lovely Harrods Kennedy Coffee & Side Table Nest of Tables Military Campaign

By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Harrods

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Harrods Kennedy nest of three Military Campaign side tables A nice decorative set, they are made in the military campaign style so b...

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20th Century English Campaign Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Brass

Brass Bound Military Campaign Nesting Coffee Tables by Kennedy, 1980s

$5,593 / set

Brass Bound Military Campaign Nesting Coffee Tables by Kennedy, 1980s

By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A set of 3 Brass Bound Military Campaign Nesting Coffee Tables With Glazed Tops Depicting Antiquarian Maps of the World.

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Vintage 1980s British Campaign Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Brass

Nest of Coffee & Side Tables Military Campaign with World Maps

$1,983 / set

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 well-made solid table, each table has a detailed map of the world. Lightly res...

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20th Century British Campaign Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Brass

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Antique Military Campaign Coffee Table

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H 16.93 in W 42.13 in D 18.51 in

Antique Military Campaign Coffee Table

Located in London, GB

A superb antique coffee table in the military campaign style. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s.

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Vintage 1950s British Georgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Antique Military Campaign Style Coffee Table

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H 19.69 in W 46.86 in D 20.48 in

Antique Military Campaign Style Coffee Table

Located in London, GB

A fantastic antique military campaign style coffee table. This was made in England, we would date it from around the 1950’s.

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Vintage 1950s British Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Antique Military Campaign Style Coffee Table

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H 17.33 in W 42.13 in D 18.51 in

Antique Military Campaign Style Coffee Table

Located in London, GB

A superb antique military campaign style coffee table. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s.

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Vintage 1930s British Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Antique Mahogany Military Campaign Coffee Table

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H 17 in W 107 in D 18 in

Antique Mahogany Military Campaign Coffee Table

Located in London, GB

This antique mahogany coffee table is military Campaign style, with inset brass corners and a brass plaque on the middle of the top.

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Vintage 1950s English Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Mahogany

Antique Military Campaign Style Coffee Table

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H 20.48 in W 53.94 in D 31.5 in

Antique Military Campaign Style Coffee Table

Located in London, GB

A very large and impressive coffee table in the antique military Campaign style.

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Vintage 1950s British Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Antique Military Campaign Style Coffee Table

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H 18.12 in W 35.83 in D 18.12 in

Antique Military Campaign Style Coffee Table

Located in London, GB

A wonderful antique military campaign style coffee table. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1950’s.

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Vintage 1950s British Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Large Antique Military Campaign Coffee Table

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H 21 in W 54 in D 32 in

Large Antique Military Campaign Coffee Table

Located in London, GB

A very large and impressive coffee table in the antique military campaign style.

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Mid-20th Century English Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Antique Military Campaign Style Coffee Table

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H 17.33 in W 42.13 in D 18.51 in

Antique Military Campaign Style Coffee Table

Located in London, GB

A superb antique military campaign style coffee table. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s.

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Vintage 1930s British Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Antique Military Campaign Style Coffee Table

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H 18.51 in W 48.04 in D 18.12 in

Antique Military Campaign Style Coffee Table

Located in London, GB

A wonderful antique military campaign style coffee table. This was made in England, we would date it from around the 1950’s.

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Vintage 1950s British Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Antique Military Campaign Style Coffee Table

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H 21.66 in W 48.04 in D 19.69 in

Antique Military Campaign Style Coffee Table

Located in London, GB

A smart and impressive antique leather top coffee table in the military campaign style. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1950’s.

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Vintage 1950s British Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Leather, Walnut, Yew

Lovely Small Military Campaign Coffee Table

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H 21.66 in W 35.83 in D 17.72 in

Lovely Small Military Campaign Coffee Table

Located in Crawley, GB

We delight to offer for sale this beautiful mahogany small military campaign table , with brass corner fittings and sunken military brass handles and two drawers on the front , in go...

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Mid-20th Century British Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Antique Yew Wood Military Campaign Coffee Table

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H 16 in W 48 in D 22 in

Antique Yew Wood Military Campaign Coffee Table

Located in London, GB

Large yew wood coffee table in the antique Campaign style dating from around the 1950s period & in good condition.

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Vintage 1950s English Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Yew

Antique Military Campaign Leather Top Coffee Table

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H 20.08 in W 48.04 in D 13.78 in

Antique Military Campaign Leather Top Coffee Table

Located in London, GB

A great looking and very well made antique coffee table in the military campaign style. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s British Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Leather, Wood

Antique Mahogany Military Campaign Style Coffee Table

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H 17 in W 42 in

Antique Mahogany Military Campaign Style Coffee Table

Located in London, GB

A wonderful mahogany and brass coffee table in the antique military campaign style, dating from around the 1920-30’s.

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Vintage 1930s English Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Mahogany

Antique Military Campaign Style Coffee / Display Table

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H 19.3 in W 39.38 in D 23.23 in

Antique Military Campaign Style Coffee / Display Table

Located in London, GB

A charming and quite unusual antique military campaign style coffee / display table. This was made in England, we would date it to around the 1950’s.

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Vintage 1950s British Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Antique Mahogany and Brass Military Campaign Coffee Table

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H 41 in W 38 in D 21 in

Antique Mahogany and Brass Military Campaign Coffee Table

Located in London, GB

Antique mahogany military style coffee table in good original condition, with brass corner fittings, sunken military brass handles and brass carrying handles.

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Vintage 1930s British Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Antique Military Campaign Style Yew Wood Coffee Table

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H 18 in W 48 in D 24 in

Antique Military Campaign Style Yew Wood Coffee Table

Located in London, GB

Antique Military Campaign style large coffee table in yew wood with brass corner fittings and sunken brass military drawer handles.

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Vintage 1950s English Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Yew

Antique Military Campaign Style Mahogany & Leather Coffee Table

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H 18 in W 48 in D 24 in

Antique Military Campaign Style Mahogany & Leather Coffee Table

Located in London, GB

A wonderful antique military campaign style coffee table in mahogany, with an inset leather top & dating from around the 1930-50’s period.

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Mid-20th Century English Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Leather, Mahogany

Lovelly Harrods Military Campaign Oak&Brass Coffee Table

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H 16.93 in W 42.13 in D 18.12 in

Lovelly Harrods Military Campaign Oak&Brass Coffee Table

By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London

Located in Crawley, GB

We delight to offer for sale this Beautiful Antique Campaign style oak coffee table in excellent condition . It has a brass plaque on the top & military style corner fittings.

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Mid-20th Century British Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Stuning Harrods Military Campaign Mahogany&Brass Coffee Table

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H 16.93 in W 42.13 in D 18.12 in

Stuning Harrods Military Campaign Mahogany&Brass Coffee Table

Located in Crawley, GB

Beautiful Antique Campaign style mahogany coffee table in excellent condition . It has a brass plaque on the top & military style corner fittings.

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Mid-20th Century British Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Huge Harrods London Mahogany Military Campaign Coffee Table

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H 20.67 in W 53.94 in

Huge Harrods London Mahogany Military Campaign Coffee Table

By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely huge Harrods London mahogany military campaign coffee table brass fittings made by Kennedy furniture RRP £3450 This table is in vint...

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20th Century English Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Mahogany

Antique Military Campaign Style Mahogany Coffee Table / Side Tables / Nest

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H 20 in W 39 in D 18 in

Antique Military Campaign Style Mahogany Coffee Table / Side Tables / Nest

Located in London, GB

A top quality and very smart nesting coffee table with pair of side tables. It is in the antique military Campaign style, these date from circa 1950s.

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Mid-20th Century English Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Mahogany

Large Antique Mahogany and Brass Military Campaign Coffee Table

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H 19 in W 49 in D 35 in

Large Antique Mahogany and Brass Military Campaign Coffee Table

Located in London, GB

Large antique solid mahogany military style coffee table in great condition and with lots of character.

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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Mahogany

Vintage Military Campaign Hardwood & Green Leather Campaign Coffee Table

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H 18.12 in W 36.03 in D 17.92 in

Vintage Military Campaign Hardwood & Green Leather Campaign Coffee Table

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage military campaign coffee table with green leather top.

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20th Century English Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Huge Harrods London Kennedy Military Campaign Style Coffee Table

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H 20.48 in W 53.94 in D 31.5 in

Huge Harrods London Kennedy Military Campaign Style Coffee Table

By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Harrods

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning RRP £2699 Military campaign style coffee or cocktail table made by Kennedy and retailed through Harrods London A good looking wel...

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20th Century English Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Mahogany

Beautiful Yew Wood And Brass Military Campaign Coffee Table

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H 13.78 in W 48.04 in D 23.23 in

Beautiful Yew Wood And Brass Military Campaign Coffee Table

Located in Crawley, GB

We delighted to offer for sale this beautiful vintage Burr Yew wood and Brass Bradley Furniture Military Campaign three drawer coffee table. Opposite side having 'dummy' similar mili...

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Mid-20th Century British Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Mahogany Harrods London Kennedy Military Campaign Coffee Table Drawers

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H 18.51 in W 53.94 in D 32.49 in

Mahogany Harrods London Kennedy Military Campaign Coffee Table Drawers

By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Harrods

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning solid mahogany Military Campaign coffee table with three huge drawers made by REH Kennedy and retailed through Harrods London RRP £37...

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20th Century English Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Vintage Military Campaign Hardwood & Brown Leather Campaign Coffee Table

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H 15.75 in W 23.82 in D 23.82 in

Vintage Military Campaign Hardwood & Brown Leather Campaign Coffee Table

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage military campaign coffee table with brown leather top and large single drawer.

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20th Century English Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

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Military Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic military coffee table available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and metal, every military coffee table was constructed with great care. Find 63 options for an antique or vintage military coffee table now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a military coffee table — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A military coffee table made by Georgian designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Harrods and Bevan Funnell Ltd. each produced at least one beautiful military coffee table that is worth considering.

How Much is a Military Coffee Table?

Prices for a military coffee table start at $118 and top out at $5,500 with the average selling for $1,529.

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 Military Coffee Table

Can a coffee table be too low?
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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.
Who invented the coffee table?
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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.

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What size should a coffee table be?
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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?
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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.
Why is it called a coffee table?
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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.
What is the difference between a center table and a coffee table?
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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.
Are end tables taller than coffee tables?
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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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What is the difference between a coffee table and a console table?
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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.
What is the difference between a side table and a coffee table?
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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.
Is there a difference between a coffee table and a cocktail table?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
"Coffee table" and "cocktail table" are used interchangeably; cocktail table is the more traditional term, often applied to lower, more formal designs.
What is the difference between a coffee table and a cocktail table?
1 Answer
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.
What is the difference between a sofa table and a coffee table?
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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.
How big should a coffee table be for a sectional?
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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.
How do I authenticate my Noguchi coffee table?
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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.
How do you stack books on a coffee table?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
To 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.
How do you date a Lane coffee table?
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1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
To 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.
What is a tall coffee table called?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
A 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.
What is the best height for a coffee table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
The 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.
What is the best coffee table for a sectional?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
The 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.
What is the average height of a coffee table?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
The 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.