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Unique and Monumental Coffee Table Attributed to Dubé for Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte, Duilio Dubé Bernabe
Located in Milan, IT
Unique and Monumental Coffee table attributed to Dubé for Fontana Arte.
The architectural metal
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 17.52 in W 59.85 in D 31.11 in
1980s Alessandro for Baker Faux Lacquer Ming Monumental Coffee Table
By Baker Furniture Company, Alessandro for Baker Furniture
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
techniques. This monumental coffee table showcases his unique aesthetic, the body displays a faux hand
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Monumental Coffee Table in Tessellated Stone & Brass by Karl Springer, Signed
By Karl Springer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your living space with this exquisite Monumental Coffee Table in Tessellated Stone & Brass
Category
Vintage 1980s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Brass
H 15 in W 71 in D 60 in
Century Chinoserie Rattan Wood Monumental Coffee Table
By Century Furniture
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunnin, sculptural wood and cane top coffee table you
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail T...
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Monumental Rosewood and Walnut Coffee Table, Restored
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern monumental coffee table
By Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 17.25 in W 72 in D 35 in
Monumental Vintage Triangular Coffee Table, Ron Seff Attributed
By Ron Seff
Located in Miami, FL
Monumental Vintage Triangular Coffee Table, Ron Seff attributed
Offered for sale is a
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Late 20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Grasscloth, Glass, Paint
Monumental Coffee Table, Unusual, Basket Weave and Black Glass
By Karl Springer
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large modernist, architectural coffee table. Basket weave (grass cloth) wrapped, black laminate
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Grasscloth, Laminate
Monumental Coffee Table by Knut Hesterberg for Ronald Schmitt Germany 1970s
By Ronald Schmitt, Knut Hesterberg
Located in Munich, DE
Sculptural Mid-Century Modern coffee or occasional table by Knut Hesterberg for Ronald Schmitt
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
H 17.33 in W 59.06 in D 29.53 in
Fine Henredon Portoro Marble Top Bronze Mounted French Empire Style Coffee Table
By Henredon
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a large and dare I say monumental coffee table in the French Empire style with a gorgeous
Category
Early 2000s American Empire Revival Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 20.25 in W 56.25 in D 40 in
Pair of Willy Rizzo for Jean Charles Italian Modern Travertine Low Octagonal Tab
Located in New York, NY
CHARLES) (Companion monumental coffee table: REG4952)
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Stone, Travertine, Marble
H 20 in W 30 in D 2 in
Hammered Brass Coffee Table by Illum Wikkelsø
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Dronten, NL
Monumental coffee table in hammered and etched brass by Illum Wikkelsø with an oak veneer base and
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
1980s Sculptural Karl Springer Coffee Table in Glass and Stainless Steel
By Karl Springer
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Modern Karl Springer Monumental Coffee Table with heavy stainless steel leg supports and thick
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Brutalist Coffee Table, Minimal Old Wood Living Room Table, Elefante by NONO
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
, including a versatile side table that doubles as a nightstand, a monumental coffee table, and a narrow
Category
2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak
H 11.82 in W 43.31 in D 59.06 in
Brutalist Side Table or Night Stand in Old Wood Finish, Auxiliary Table Elefante
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
, including a versatile side table that doubles as a nightstand, a monumental coffee table, and a narrow
Category
2010s Mexican Brutalist End Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak
H 19.69 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Monumental steel coffee table
By Brueton
Located in New York, NY
Monumental steel coffee table with square glass top attributed to Brueton.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Monumental Cherry Coffee Table / Bar
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina
Located in Dronten, NL
Monumental Italian coffee table in cherry wood with a sliding top concealing a storage space for
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cherry
Monumental Italian Travertine Coffee Table
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage monumental Italian travertine coffee table designed in Italy, circa 1970s. The combination
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Monumental Chrome and Lucite Coffee Table
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Monumental chrome and lucite coffee table designed and manufactured in the United States, circa
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Monumental Bleached Lychee Wood Coffee Table
Located in Dallas, TX
This monumental bleached coffee table is built from one single block of lychee hardwood. The top is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktai...
Materials
Wood
Monumental French 19th Century Table Basse, Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
A monumental French 19th century table basse - coffee table soundly constructed with a very thick
Category
Antique 19th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Monumental Spanish Inlaid Coffee Table w/ Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A monumental-sized Spanish coffee table with beautiful carving and an inlaid top featuring pine
Category
20th Century Spanish Baroque Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Walnut, Pine
Vintage Monumental Postmodern Textured Metal Coffee Table
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic monumental vintage coffee table. A chic PostModern design with a textured finish over
Category
Late 20th Century North American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Monumental Charles Hollis Jones Lucite Coffee Table
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A monumental Charles Hollis Jones Lucite, chrome, and glass coffee table. The glass sits atop four
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Andrianna Shamaris Monumental Teak Wood Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive natural organic formed coffee table made from a hundred year old reclaimed teak root
Category
2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Teak
Andrianna Shamaris Monumental Mahogany Wood Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
A one hundred year old mahogany wood root restored to become this unique, organic coffee table
Category
2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Monumental Solid Brass Coffee Table, circa 1970
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Awesome and sturdy rectangular coffee table, solid brass base and glass top.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Monumental European Pine Coffee Table, France, c. 1960
Located in New York City, NY
Monumental, rustic center table with exposed joinery.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
Monumental 1970s Stainless Steel and Wood Coffee Table
By Pace Collection, Harvey Probber
Located in Buffalo, NY
Monumental 1970s stainless steel and wood coffee table, attributed to Pace Collection.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Baker Furniture Chinoiserie Monumental Black Lacquered Coffee Table
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous monumental modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie style coffee or cocktail table
By
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Monumental Scandinavian Coffee Table by Svend Aage Madsen
By Karl Lindegaard, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this beautiful teak coffee table spanning 71''. Designed by Svend Aage
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Monumental Organic Form Ebonized Lychee Wood Coffee Table
Located in Dallas, TX
This organic form lychee wood coffee table features a beautiful ebony finish and dovetail inlay
Category
20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Monumental Charred Lychee Wood Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive single root lychee wood amorphous coffee table. This beautiful slab floats 8" off the
Category
2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Monumental Rustic Industrial Coffee Table on Iron Legs
Located in Forney, TX
A one-of-a-kind coffee table, handcrafted, the rustic wood reclaimed from an antique door, having
Category
Late 20th Century Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Monumental Coffee / Display Table of 18th Century Oak, France
Located in London, GB
A superb, very large coffee or display table made of stunning 18th century French oak. 255cm long
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Antique Late 18th Century French Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Andrianna Shamaris Monumental Rare Teak Wood Root Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
A one hundred year old teak wood root, expertly crafted into a beautiful coffee table of immense
Category
2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Monumental Goatskin Coffee Table Karl Springer Style 1960s, USA
By Karl Springer
Located in Miami, FL
Large coffee table Springer style in goatskin. Needs glass.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Goatskin
Monumental 1980's Rectangular Lucite and Glass Coffee Table
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Chicago, IL
This lovely table was purchased at the Merchandise Mart in Chicago in the 1980's (showroom unknown
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
Monumental Organic Form Lychee Wood Bench or Coffee Table
Located in Dallas, TX
PLEASE NOTE THIS PIECE WEIGHS BETWEEN 1,000lbs-1,500lbs.
This piece is a part of Brendan Bass’s one-of-a-kind collection, Le Monde. French for “The World”, the Le Monde collection i...
Category
20th Century Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Monumental Karl Springer ‘Banker’ Coffee Table Polished Gunmetal Glass, 1970
By Karl Springer
Located in Vienna, AT
Monumental Karl Springer ‘Banker’ Coffee Table Polished Gunmetal Glass, 1970
Very desirable large
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
H 16.14 in W 48 in D 35.82 in
Monumental Faux Elephant Tusk Coffee Table Attributed to Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Berlin, BE
Wonderful and impressive faux elephant tusk coffee table in a monumental size.
The table is
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Lucite and Chrome Coffee Cocktail Table Monumental Hollywood Regency Vintage
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Monumental size vintage Lucite and chrome cocktail, coffee table. Glass top not included. Overall
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Monumental Square Coffee Table, Chrome, Brass and Plexiglass, 1970s, Italy
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful and rare large scale square coffee table, made in Italy in 1970. In lovely vintage
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
H 15.5 in W 47.5 in D 47.5 in
Coffee Table Monumental Modern Handmade Geometric Blackened Steel Large Waxed
Located in Bronx, NY
***instock / archived one of one***
Table no. 11 - coffee table
Materials: rich patina, hand hewn
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel, Iron
H 14 in W 70 in D 70 in
Monumental 1970s Natural Freeform Wood Round Glass Top Coffee Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
top coffee table.
We believe the base is redwood, with the wood looks to be flowing out from it's
Category
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Coffee Table Monumental Modern Handmade Geometric Blackened Steel Large Waxed
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 11 - COFFEE TABLE
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2018
Handmade entirely out of blackened and waxed
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel, Iron
H 14 in W 52 in D 52 in
Andrianna Shamaris Monumental Organic Teak Wood Coffee Table or Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive reclaimed teak wood coffee table or bench. We polished the top with a natural oil
Category
2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Coffee Table Monumental Modern Handmade Circle Blackened Steel Large Waxed
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 11 - Round
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2021
Handmade entirely out of blackened and waxed steel
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel, Iron
Monumental Heavy Coffee Table, Slate, Wood and Concrete, 1960s Dutch
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Offered is this beautiful rare Brutalist octagonal shaped slate coffee or cocktail table, made in
Category
Vintage 1960s German Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Slate, Concrete
Monumental Single Plank Weathered Wood Coffee Table on Aluminum Base
Located in Dallas, TX
This piece is a part of Brendan Bass’s one-of-a-kind collection, Le Monde. French for “The World”, the Le Monde collection is made up of rare and hard to find pieces curated by Brend...
Category
20th Century Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Willy Rizzo for Jean Charles Italian Monumental Travertine Marble Coffee Table
By Willy Rizzo
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Italian Modern monumental rectangular travertine marble 8-sided low coffee table with
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Stone
H 16.5 in W 56 in D 30 in
Joel Cottet 1971 Monumental Ceramic Coffee Table Blue green lava glaze
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A monumental ceramic coffee table by Joel Cottet, a ceramicist out of Portland Oregan. Joel Cottet
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic
Monumental Italian Brass and Oval Mosiac Tile Coffee or Cocktail Table
By Tommi Parzinger, Honnenburg Original
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning over the top, Italian brass and oval Mosiac tile coffee or cocktail table, Amazing quality
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Brass
Monumental Solid Iron Postmodern Memphis Era Large Triangle Coffee Table Base
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in San Diego, CA
Majestic solid patinated iron art Deco memphis era coffee table base, nice red & black finish that
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
H 16 in W 72 in D 33 in
Andrianna Shamaris Monumental Teak and Rock Coffee Table, Screen or Headboard
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
coffee table.
This rare versatile piece of art was sourced in the spirit of Wabi-Sabi, a Japanese
Category
2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rock Crystal
H 44 in W 82 in D 13 in
Paul Evans Monumental Sculpted Bronze and Glass Coffee Table, Signed, 1974
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
Paul Evans (1931–1987)
A sculptural brutalist coffee table by Studio Craft Movement leader Paul
Category
Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Monumental Steel Marble Block Black Square Coffee Table, France, 1980's
Located in New York, NY
Vintage monumental steel marble black square coffee table, France.
Chic black marble/granite and
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Steel
H 15 in W 47.5 in D 47.5 in
Brutalist Console Table, Minimal Old Wood Sideboard, Narrow Console Elefante
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
pieces, including a versatile side table that doubles as a nightstand, a monumental coffee table, and a
Category
2010s Mexican Brutalist Sideboards
Materials
Wood, Oak
H 33.47 in W 15.75 in D 59.06 in
Monumental carved wood leaves coffee table with inset glass top, USA 1980s
Located in Hastings, GB
A huge and spectacular carved wood leaves coffee table with inset toughened glass top, USA 1980s
Category
Vintage 1980s American Bohemian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 16.54 in W 51.97 in D 51.97 in
Monumental Khetan Coffee Table in Bronze and Silver by Elan Atelier 'in Stock'
By Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
Available now and ready to ship!
The Monumental Khetan coffee table is a bronze sculpture
Category
2010s European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 18.5 in W 53 in D 24 in
Monumental Midcentury Painted Wicker Garden Cocktail Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental mid-century wicker garden cocktail table featuring a white painted finish. Constructed
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wicker, Wood
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Monumental Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic monumental coffee table available at 1stDibs. Each monumental coffee table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and glass. Find 110 options for an antique or vintage monumental coffee table now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the monumental coffee table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A monumental coffee table made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made monumental coffee table over the years, but those crafted by Milo Baughman, Karl Springer and Thayer Coggin are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Monumental Coffee Table?
Prices for a monumental coffee table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $500 and can go as high as $85,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,467.
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. Browse a vast selection of antique, new and vintage coffee table and cocktail tables today.
Questions About Monumental Coffee Table
- Who invented the coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024No one knows for sure who invented the coffee table. The earliest examples of the occasional table can be traced back to Victorian-era Britain. At that time, makers like William Watt and Collinson and Lock were producing coffee tables in large quantities.
Notably, F. Stuart Foote, the designer behind the American Imperial Furniture Company, claimed to have invented the coffee table in the early 20th century. He stated that he did so by cutting down the legs of a dining table. However, it's unlikely that Foote is the actual inventor of the coffee table, as books describing coffee tables existed in the UK a decade before his birth in 1872.
Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs. - Is an ottoman a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A coffee table should generally be two-thirds as long as the sofa it stands in front of and around the same height as the sofa’s seat cushions.
- Why is it called a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Coffee tables were originally used in living spaces during social gatherings to support a tray containing multiple mugs, a coffee pot, creamers and sugar bowls. Low to the ground and centrally located in the space, coffee tables reduced the host or hostess’s need to constantly stand and serve her guests.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.
The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.
Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa, and its depth will match the seating. These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables, but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.
Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
The difference between a sofa table and a coffee table is that a sofa table is always behind the sofa and a coffee table is in front of it. Additionally, a sofa table is the same height as the sofa and a coffee table is much shorter.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To stack books on a coffee table, place the largest one on the bottom with the spine facing the focal piece of furniture, usually the sofa. Then, add the next largest, lining up the inner edges so that the spines create a stepped effect. Continue adding books to complete the stack and top it off with a decorative object if you wish. Shop a variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The best coffee table for a sectional can be a round coffee table, particularly with respect to U-shaped sectionals. The circular design creates a sense of balance in small spaces and renders it easy for guests to move to and fro, especially when surrounded by chairs. Find a collection of antique and vintage coffee tables on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To authenticate your Noguchi coffee table, there are three different marks to look for. Isamu Noguchi’s signature will be on the edge of the table and on a medallion under the base. Even under the medallion, you will find Noguchi’s initials. Shop a collection of properly vetted Noguchi pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A tall coffee table is usually called exactly that — a tall coffee table. Coffee tables, also referred to as cocktail tables, are generally designed to sit at or below the sofa's seat height. These tables may come in a range of sizes, but they are often between 16 and 18 inches high and are designed in a variety of lengths and widths. They’re meant to provide a practical table-top surface that complements your living room layout. (A tall version might also be suitable for use as a dining table.) Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tall coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
- Are glass coffee tables durable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether glass coffee tables are durable depends on the craftsmanship and the materials. Generally, tables with tempered glass are less likely to shatter and break. How well you care for a coffee table will also impact its life span. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of glass coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To date a Lane coffee table, look for the serial number on the underside of the piece. On most Lane coffee tables, reading the number from right to left will tell you the date that the table was manufactured. For example, a serial number that says 852140 would have been produced on April 12, 1958. Founded in Virginia in the early 20th century, Lane is largely known for its cedar chests and innovative mid-century modern designs. Find a variety of Lane coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024How big a coffee table for a sectional should be depends on the dimensions of the sectional. For a balanced look, a coffee table should be roughly two-thirds of the length of the sofa portion of a sofa and chaise sectional. If you have an L-shaped sofa, the coffee table should be around two-thirds of the length of each arm. Find a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024The average height of a coffee table is around 16 to 18 inches. Designers typically choose this height to create a balance between coffee tables and sofas. The average seat height of sofas is 17 to 18 inches, and experts typically recommend that coffee tables be no more than 1 inch shorter than sofa-seat height. Explore a diverse assortment of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, a coffee table should generally be lower than a couch. However, the top of the table should only be slightly lower than the couch to maintain a balanced look. A good rule of thumb is to choose a table no more than one inch shorter than your sofa's seat height. Explore a large collection of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024The best height for a coffee table is around 1 to 2 inches lower than the seat height of the adjacent sofa. Most sofas feature seat heights of around 17 or 18 inches. As a result, the most common height for coffee tables is 15 to 17 inches. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of coffee tables.
- What is a tray top coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021Tray top coffee tables are coffee tables with long, flat rectangular surfaces that are supported by an x-frame base. Low tables that were initially used as tea or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. After coffee drinking and “coffee breaks” became popular, it didn’t take long for coffee and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary tray top coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To 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.
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