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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

What is a tray top coffee table?

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.

How do you style an oval coffee table?

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.

How do I style a Noguchi coffee table?

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.

How much does a coffee table cost?

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

When did coffee tables become popular?

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.

What is the standard size of a coffee table?

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.

Are glass coffee tables durable?

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.

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.

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1970s Vintage Coffee Table with Mirrored Top and Steel Base, England

$615

1970s Vintage Coffee Table with Mirrored Top and Steel Base, England

Located in London, GB

A stylish and interesting vintage mirror top coffee table, made in England and dating from the 1970’s.

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Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

EÆ 'Black Mirror' Bronze and Marble Cocktail Table by Erickson Aesthetics

$4,500

EÆ 'Black Mirror' Bronze and Marble Cocktail Table by Erickson Aesthetics

Located in Brooklyn, NY

'Black Mirror' polished bronze cocktail table with Telescopic Post and black marble pyramid base.

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2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Contemporary Coffee Table, Marble, Ebony Wood, Mirror Strips, Handmade in Italy

$3,364

Contemporary Coffee Table, Marble, Ebony Wood, Mirror Strips, Handmade in Italy

Located in Lentate Sul Seveso, IT

Top is veneered and has hexagonal shape, frontal and lateral are lacquered. Mirror strips and marble decoration are added as embellishment.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Rodolfo Dubarry's 1970s Spanish Gilded Brass Octagonal Coffee Table with Mirrors

$2,538

Rodolfo Dubarry's 1970s Spanish Gilded Brass Octagonal Coffee Table with Mirrors

By Rodolfo Dubarry

Located in Marbella, ES

Rodolfo Dubarry’s 1970s Spanish gilded octagonal coffee table with mirrors made up of hand worked stamped golden and silvered brass panels and smoked mirrors.

Category

Mid-20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Modern French Brass and Black Mirror Coffee Table, circa 1960s

$2,650

Mid-Century Modern French Brass and Black Mirror Coffee Table, circa 1960s

Located in Highwood, IL

French Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table made of Brass and Smoky Almost Black Mirror. The glass unfortunately has seen better days for there is a sizable chip in one corner.

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Set of 3 Brass Mirrored Border Glass Tops Nesting Stacking Tables

$3,800 / set

Set of 3 Brass Mirrored Border Glass Tops Nesting Stacking Tables

By Maison Jansen

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Set of three Italian modern brass and mirrored border glass tops nesting side end tables.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Brass

Hollywood Regency Style Silver Gilt Iron Coffee Table with Mirror Top

$1,900

Hollywood Regency Style Silver Gilt Iron Coffee Table with Mirror Top

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A large and very well made rectangular coffee table with tapering square legs joined by a shaped curved X-stretcher. With a mottled mirror inset top. Measures: Length 55", depth 30 ...

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20th Century Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Shapely French Art Deco Gilt Iron Circular Table with Mirrored Top

$3,375Sale Price|40% Off

Shapely French Art Deco Gilt Iron Circular Table with Mirrored Top

Located in San Francisco, CA

A shapely French Art Deco gilt iron circular table with mirrored top; the original mirrored top above an openwork frieze on exaggerated openwork cabriole supports.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Modern Round Coffee Table with Mirror Top and Metal Base by Ercole Home

$2,400 / item

Modern Round Coffee Table with Mirror Top and Metal Base by Ercole Home

By Ercole Home

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Color glass and color mirror can change. The top is also finished with a black metal band the is perfectly welded with no welding signs.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Black Satin X Frame Cocktail Table with Eglomise Mirrored Top Vintage

$2,800

Black Satin X Frame Cocktail Table with Eglomise Mirrored Top Vintage

Located in North Miami, FL

The solver leaf was redone along with a new mirrored top identical to the one that was on there and the rest was a black satin stain.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Glass

2 x 1950s Coffee Table Fontana Arte Marco Zanuso Style Blue Mirror Glass chrome

$6,814 / set

2 x 1950s Coffee Table Fontana Arte Marco Zanuso Style Blue Mirror Glass chrome

By Fontana Arte

Located in London, GB

Scratches or discolouration on the mirror top. DIMENSIONS OF EACH TABLE HEIGHT: 41.5cm DEPTH: 55.5cm WIDTH: 83.5cm

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

Mid-Century French Bronze, Steel and Mirrored Top Coffee Table by Maison Jansen

$3,900

Mid-Century French Bronze, Steel and Mirrored Top Coffee Table by Maison Jansen

By Maison Jansen

Located in Dallas, TX

The square frame features a mirrored glass top with original silvering and soft aging, set within a brass border that adds warmth and sheen.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Directoire Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Steel

Bronze or Silver Finish Coffee Table, Mirror Insert Top with Decorative Mosaic

$6,256 / item

Bronze or Silver Finish Coffee Table, Mirror Insert Top with Decorative Mosaic

Located in London, GB

Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Italian Mirrored Top Coffee Table with Ornate Putti Carved Legs, Circa 1920s

$3,650

Italian Mirrored Top Coffee Table with Ornate Putti Carved Legs, Circa 1920s

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Italian mirrored top wooden coffee table with putti-carved legs from the early 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table With Steel Structure and Mirrored Glass - France

$1,652

Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table With Steel Structure and Mirrored Glass - France

Located in Girona, Girona

Coffee table with blackened steel structure, lower glass shelf and thick glass top, partially etched and mirrored in cobalt blue. Fixing caps in polished brass.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Acerbis Large Pond Cocktail Table with Black Base and Mirrored Glass Top

$4,247 / item

Acerbis Large Pond Cocktail Table with Black Base and Mirrored Glass Top

By Acerbis, Marco Acerbis

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Finishes of the Top - Glass: mirror or lead mirror - Extra clear back-lacquered glass in the colours: White SW, Ghiaia Grey, Warm Grey, Fumo Grey, Argilla, Black, Red NY, Blue Iseo...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Acerbis Large Pond Cocktail Table with Mustard Yellow Base & Mirrored Glass Top

$4,247 / item

Acerbis Large Pond Cocktail Table with Mustard Yellow Base & Mirrored Glass Top

By Acerbis, Marco Acerbis

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Finishes of the Top - Glass: mirror or lead mirror - Extra clear back-lacquered glass in the colours: White SW, Ghiaia Grey, Warm Grey, Fumo Grey, Argilla, Black, Red NY, Blue Iseo, ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Sculptural 1970s Jute Rope Wrapped Round Coffee Table with Bronze Mirror Top

$4,000

Sculptural 1970s Jute Rope Wrapped Round Coffee Table with Bronze Mirror Top

By Christian Astuguevieille

Located in St. Louis, MO

Fabulous 1970's Mid-Century Modern sculptural round coffee table wrapped in a thin jute rope over a wood frame with bronze mirror top. Branded on the bottom, BLOOM furniture, didn't ...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rope, Glass, Plywood

Midcentury Art Deco Painted Gilt Etched Glass and Mirror Occasional Coffee Table

$2,200Sale Price|47% Off

Midcentury Art Deco Painted Gilt Etched Glass and Mirror Occasional Coffee Table

Located in Encinitas, CA

Midcentury Art Deco style occasional table with lovely painted gilt base pedestals supporting a shaped top glass with etched floral, gold diamond shape, and triple margin on undersid...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Flank Table, Modern Art Deco Center Table, Coffee Table, Mirror Table Top

$4,334 / item

Flank Table, Modern Art Deco Center Table, Coffee Table, Mirror Table Top

By kontra

Located in İstanbul, İstanbul

"Enhance Your Living Space with the Flank Table Modern Art Deco Center Table Coffee Table with Mirror Table Top Add a touch of glamour and sophistication to your living room with the...

Category

2010s Turkish Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass, Steel, Chrome

Polished Brass X-Stretcher Base Fluted Legs Mirrored Glass Top Coffee Table

$3,200

Polished Brass X-Stretcher Base Fluted Legs Mirrored Glass Top Coffee Table

By Maison Jansen, Maison Baguès

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Midcentury Italian modern brass and mirrored glass top compact petit coffee table. Solid brass pineapple finial in the center of X-shape stretcher.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Venetian Mirrored Glass Coffee Table by S.A.L.I.R.

$3,750

Venetian Mirrored Glass Coffee Table by S.A.L.I.R.

By Salir

Located in Pembroke, MA

Venetian coffee table made of Murano cut glass by the Italian company S.A.L.I.R. Murano ("Studio Ars Labor Industrie Riunite") (circa 1940s). The separate glass top features a scallo...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Bronze or Silver Finish Coffee Table, Bronzed or Grey Mirror Insert Top Mosaic

$9,562

Bronze or Silver Finish Coffee Table, Bronzed or Grey Mirror Insert Top Mosaic

Located in London, GB

Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Unique Form Sculpted Black Slate and Mirror Coffee Table by Frederic Saulou

$19,183 / item

Unique Form Sculpted Black Slate and Mirror Coffee Table by Frederic Saulou

By Frederic Saulou

Located in Geneve, CH

Black slate, grey smocked mirror. Measures: L 195 x W 80 x H 34 cm. Unique piece : 1 / 1 Signed and numbered.

Category

2010s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Slate

Flank Table, Modern Art Deco Center Table, Coffee Table, Mirror Table Top

$4,334 / item

Flank Table, Modern Art Deco Center Table, Coffee Table, Mirror Table Top

By kontra

Located in İstanbul, İstanbul

The threefold metal bodied, marble center table of Kontra. Center table, coffee table.

Category

2010s Turkish Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass, Steel, Chrome

New Coffee or Side Table in Champagne Color with Smoked Mirrored Glass Top

$1,260

New Coffee or Side Table in Champagne Color with Smoked Mirrored Glass Top

Located in Miami, FL

New coffee or side table in champagne color with smoked mirrored glass top.

Category

2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Object #MT-T3-S-L Mirror Polished Stainless Steel Table by Zhoujie Zhang

$15,000 / item

Object #MT-T3-S-L Mirror Polished Stainless Steel Table by Zhoujie Zhang

By Zhang Zhoujie

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This elegantly designed table was created with handmade digital crafts, the same fabrication techniques devised in Zhoujie’s digital laboratory. The work's digital roots lend an arch...

Category

2010s Chinese Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Object #MT-T1-S-L Mirror Polished Stainless Steel Table by Zhoujie Zhang

$15,000 / item

Object #MT-T1-S-L Mirror Polished Stainless Steel Table by Zhoujie Zhang

By Zhang Zhoujie

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This elegantly designed table was created with handmade digital crafts, the same fabrication techniques devised in Zhoujie’s digital laboratory. The work's digital roots lend an arch...

Category

2010s Chinese Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Object #MT-T2-S-L Mirror Polished Stainless Steel Table by Zhoujie Zhang

$15,000 / item

Object #MT-T2-S-L Mirror Polished Stainless Steel Table by Zhoujie Zhang

By Zhang Zhoujie

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This elegantly designed table was created with handmade digital crafts, the same fabrication techniques devised in Zhoujie’s digital laboratory. The work's digital roots lend an arch...

Category

2010s Chinese Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Object #MT-T1-F-L Mirror Polished Stainless Steel Table by Zhoujie Zhang

$15,000 / item

Object #MT-T1-F-L Mirror Polished Stainless Steel Table by Zhoujie Zhang

By Zhang Zhoujie

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This elegantly designed table was created with handmade digital crafts, the same fabrication techniques devised in Zhoujie’s digital laboratory. The work's digital roots lend an arch...

Category

2010s Chinese Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Object #MT-T2-F-L Mirror Polished Stainless Steel Table by Zhoujie Zhang

$15,000 / item

Object #MT-T2-F-L Mirror Polished Stainless Steel Table by Zhoujie Zhang

By Zhang Zhoujie

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This elegantly designed table was created with handmade digital crafts, the same fabrication techniques devised in Zhoujie’s digital laboratory. The work's digital roots lend an arch...

Category

2010s Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Object #MT-T3-F-L Mirror Polished Stainless Steel Table by Zhoujie Zhang

$15,000 / item

Object #MT-T3-F-L Mirror Polished Stainless Steel Table by Zhoujie Zhang

By Zhang Zhoujie

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This elegantly designed table was created with handmade digital crafts, the same fabrication techniques devised in Zhoujie’s digital laboratory. The work's digital roots lend an arch...

Category

2010s Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Object #MT-T3-F-L Mirror Polished Stainless Steel Table by Zhoujie Zhang

$15,000 / item

Object #MT-T3-F-L Mirror Polished Stainless Steel Table by Zhoujie Zhang

By Zhang Zhoujie

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This elegantly designed table was created with handmade digital crafts, the same fabrication techniques devised in Zhoujie’s digital laboratory. The work's digital roots lend an arch...

Category

2010s Chinese Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Object #MT-T3-S-L Mirror Polished Stainless Steel Table by Zhoujie Zhang

$15,000 / item

Object #MT-T3-S-L Mirror Polished Stainless Steel Table by Zhoujie Zhang

By Zhang Zhoujie

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This elegantly designed table was created with handmade digital crafts, the same fabrication techniques devised in Zhoujie’s digital laboratory. The work's digital roots lend an arch...

Category

2010s Chinese Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Object #MT-T2-F-L Mirror Polished Stainless Steel Table by Zhoujie Zhang

$15,000 / item

Object #MT-T2-F-L Mirror Polished Stainless Steel Table by Zhoujie Zhang

By Zhang Zhoujie

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This elegantly designed table was created with handmade digital crafts, the same fabrication techniques devised in Zhoujie’s digital laboratory. The work's digital roots lend an arch...

Category

2010s Chinese Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Object #MT-T1-F-L Mirror Polished Stainless Steel Table by Zhoujie Zhang

$15,000 / item

Object #MT-T1-F-L Mirror Polished Stainless Steel Table by Zhoujie Zhang

By Zhang Zhoujie

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This elegantly designed table was created with handmade digital crafts, the same fabrication techniques devised in Zhoujie’s digital laboratory. The work's digital roots lend an arch...

Category

2010s Chinese Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Object #MT-T1-S-L Mirror Polished Stainless Steel Table by Zhoujie Zhang

$15,000 / item

Object #MT-T1-S-L Mirror Polished Stainless Steel Table by Zhoujie Zhang

By Zhang Zhoujie

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This elegantly designed table was created with handmade digital crafts, the same fabrication techniques devised in Zhoujie’s digital laboratory. The work's digital roots lend an arch...

Category

2010s Chinese Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Object #MT-T2-S-L Mirror Polished Stainless Steel Table by Zhoujie Zhang

$15,000 / item

Object #MT-T2-S-L Mirror Polished Stainless Steel Table by Zhoujie Zhang

By Zhang Zhoujie

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This elegantly designed table was created with handmade digital crafts, the same fabrication techniques devised in Zhoujie’s digital laboratory. The work's digital roots lend an arch...

Category

2010s Chinese Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Nice Coffee or Side Table with Cloudy Mirrored Glass Top and Gilded Metal Base

$1,168Sale Price|29% Off

Nice Coffee or Side Table with Cloudy Mirrored Glass Top and Gilded Metal Base

By Maison Charles

Located in Munich, DE

Sold by the famous decorators shop Pilati in Munich. Attributed to Maison Charles.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency End Tables

Materials

Brass

Customizable Marble Top Tacchini Colonna Coffee Table by Roberto Sironi

$5,106 / item

Customizable Marble Top Tacchini Colonna Coffee Table by Roberto Sironi

By Tacchini

Located in New York, NY

The prismatic structure, clad in shaped mirrored glass, reflects the surrounding environment and fragments its image, while the material depth of the marble top introduces a subtle b...

Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Rene Drouet Coffee Table, France circa 1949

$9,000

Rene Drouet Coffee Table, France circa 1949

Located in Culver City, CA

France, 1949 Mirrored glass surface and brass frame, made by Rene Drouet. 49.25"w x 33”d x 19.75”h Ref.

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Vintage 1940s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

French Maison Bagues brass faux bamboo 2 tier table with eglomise glass top

$2,450

French Maison Bagues brass faux bamboo 2 tier table with eglomise glass top

Located in Miami, FL

French Maison Bagues brass and eglomise mirror

Category

Vintage 1960s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Coffee table Opinion Ciatti Tab.ulino design Bruno Rainaldi-Gold 60 cm 23.6 in

$1,645 / item

Coffee table Opinion Ciatti Tab.ulino design Bruno Rainaldi-Gold 60 cm 23.6 in

By Opinion Ciatti, Bruno Rainaldi

Located in Alcamo, IT

The mirrored glass surface intensifies the gleams generated by the golden structure, transforming Tab.ulino into a striking design object.

Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Coffee table on wheels Opinion Ciatti Tab.ulone design Bruno Rainaldi - Gold

$2,882 / item

Coffee table on wheels Opinion Ciatti Tab.ulone design Bruno Rainaldi - Gold

By Opinion Ciatti, Bruno Rainaldi

Located in Alcamo, IT

The mirrored glass surface intensifies the gleams generated by the golden structure, transforming Tab.ulone into a striking design object.

Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Coffee table on wheels Opinion Ciatti Tab.ulone design Bruno Rainaldi - Chrome

$2,375 / item

Coffee table on wheels Opinion Ciatti Tab.ulone design Bruno Rainaldi - Chrome

By Opinion Ciatti, Bruno Rainaldi

Located in Alcamo, IT

The mirrored glass surface intensifies the gleams generated by the chrome structure, transforming Tab.ulone into a striking design object.

Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Coffee table Opinion Ciatti Tab.ulino design Bruno Rainaldi - Chrome

$1,273 / item

Coffee table Opinion Ciatti Tab.ulino design Bruno Rainaldi - Chrome

By Opinion Ciatti, Bruno Rainaldi

Located in Alcamo, IT

The mirrored glass surface intensifies the gleams generated by the chrome structure, transforming Tab.ulino into a striking design object.

Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Illusion ILL03 Tall Crystal Side Table by Jean-Marie Massaud for Glas Italia

$2,067Sale Price|20% Off

Illusion ILL03 Tall Crystal Side Table by Jean-Marie Massaud for Glas Italia

By Glas Italia, Jean-Marie Massaud

Located in Boston, MA

Illusion ILL03 is a parallelepiped shaped coffee table with mirroring top and degrading shading mirroring sides.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Crystal

Illusion ILL02 Crystal Coffee Table by Jean-Marie Massaud for Glas Italia

$1,995Sale Price|20% Off

Illusion ILL02 Crystal Coffee Table by Jean-Marie Massaud for Glas Italia

By Jean-Marie Massaud, Glas Italia

Located in Boston, MA

Illusion ILL02 is a parallelepiped shaped coffee table with mirroring top and degrading shading mirroring sides.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Crystal

Square coffee table by Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen, 1970

$1,475

Square coffee table by Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen, 1970

By Maison Jansen, Guy Lefevre

Located in MONTESSON, FR

The frame is made of brass and the top is mirrored. This piece is in good vintage condition.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Coffee table by Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen, 1970

$2,479

Coffee table by Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen, 1970

By Maison Jansen, Guy Lefevre

Located in MONTESSON, FR

The structure is in brass and the top in mirror. This piece is in good vintage condition.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Maison Jansen Style Brass Coffee Table

$3,250

Maison Jansen Style Brass Coffee Table

By Maison Jansen

Located in Astoria, NY

Maison Jansen Style Brass Coffee Table, with gold-washed beveled mirror glass top and floral motif frame. 15.5" H x 57.75" W x 30" D.

Category

20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

French Regency Style Coffee Table

$6,200

French Regency Style Coffee Table

Located in New York, NY

A French circa 1940's yellow mirror top coffee table in the Regency style. Measurements: Height: 18.25" Length: 39.5" Width: 19.5"

Category

Vintage 1940s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Vintage Travertine Hidden Bar Coffee Table, 1970s

$2,065

Vintage Travertine Hidden Bar Coffee Table, 1970s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

With the top closed it looks like a regular coffee table, but open it up and it reveals a mirrored storage space for glasses and bottles. A great coffee table to add some 1970s glam...

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Coffee table with bar, by Paul Michel for Roche Bobois, France, 1980s

$4,367

Coffee table with bar, by Paul Michel for Roche Bobois, France, 1980s

By Paul Michel, Roche Bobois

Located in Lyon, FR

Interior bar compartment with mirrored finish, glass shelf, and plexiglass bottle holder.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Coffee table model 2315 in parchment by Giorgio Tura for Aldo Tura Milano, 1980

$12,395

Coffee table model 2315 in parchment by Giorgio Tura for Aldo Tura Milano, 1980

By Aldo Tura

Located in Conversano, IT

When closed, they are perfectly invisible and preserve the purity of the table’s line; once extracted, they reveal mirrored serving trays ideal for placing glasses, objects, or small...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mirror, Parchment Paper

Vintage hidden bar coffee table by Eric Maville and Jean Claude Mahey, 1970s

$2,301

Vintage hidden bar coffee table by Eric Maville and Jean Claude Mahey, 1970s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

This luxurious coffee table slides open to reveal a mirrored storage space for bottles and glass. If feautres a mirrored glass top and a lacquered wooden finish with beautiful patter...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mirror, Lacquer

French Louis XVI Style Brass Cocktail Table

$3,200

French Louis XVI Style Brass Cocktail Table

By Guy Lefevre, Romeo Rega, Maison Jansen, Maison Baguès

Located in Houston, TX

Offered is a lovely French Louis XVI style rectangular brass cocktail table or coffee table with a bronze mirrored top in the manner of Guy Lefèvre for Maison Jansen.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

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Mirrored Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of mirrored coffee tables for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct mirrored coffee tables — often made from glass, mirror and metal — can elevate any home. There are 1306 antique and vintage mirrored coffee tables for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 121 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of mirrored coffee tables available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of mirrored coffee tables to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Art Deco mirrored coffee tables are of considerable interest. Some mirrored coffee tables are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller mirrored coffee tables, measuring 1 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Many mirrored coffee tables are appealing in their simplicity, but Maison Baguès, Maison Jansen and Willy Rizzo produced popular mirrored coffee tables that are worth a look.

How Much are Mirrored Coffee Tables?

Prices for mirrored coffee tables start at $111 and top out at $78,000 with the average selling for $3,402.

Finding the Right Coffee And 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.”

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Questions About Mirrored Coffee Tables

Why is it called a coffee table?
1 Answer
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.
Can a coffee table be too low?
1 Answer
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.
What size should a coffee table be?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A coffee table should generally be two-thirds as long as the sofa it stands in front of and around the same height as the sofa’s seat cushions.
Is an ottoman a coffee table?
1 Answer
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.
Who invented the coffee table?
1 Answer
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 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?
1 Answer
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.
Are end tables taller than coffee tables?
1 Answer
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 center table and a coffee table?
1 Answer
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.
What is the difference between a coffee table and a console table?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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.
What is a tray top coffee table?
1 Answer
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.
How do you style an oval coffee table?
1 Answer
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.
How do I style a Noguchi coffee table?
1 Answer
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.
How much does a coffee table cost?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.
When did coffee tables become popular?
1 Answer
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.
What is the standard size of a coffee table?
1 Answer
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.
Are glass coffee tables durable?
1 Answer
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.
How big should a coffee table be for a sectional?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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.

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