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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
Monumental Coffee Table in Bamboo & Split Rattan, Philippines 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your living space with this exquisite Monumental Coffee Table in Bamboo & Split Rattan
Category
Vintage 1970s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
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
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
Natural Light Oak Monumental Coffee Table - Brut by Mokko
By Mokko Amsterdam
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Brut coffee table takes cues from Brutalism and Amsterdam School architecture. A balance of raw
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
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 Knut Hesterberg, Ronald Schmitt
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
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 Ciudad de México, CDMX
, 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
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 Cassina, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Dronten, NL
Monumental Italian coffee table in cherry wood with a sliding top concealing a storage space for
Category
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
Brutalist Side Table or Night Stand in Old Wood Finish, Auxiliary Table Elefante
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
, 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 Minimalist Modern Glass Coffee Table
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This is an extremely large and versatile metal and glass coffee table. The table frame is a unique
Category
20th Century Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Travertine Coffee Table with Monumental Travertine Legs
By Joe Colombo
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
This luxurious coffee table features a beautiful travertine tabletop and matching monumental
Category
2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
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
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
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
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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
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 Chinese Export Gilt and Painted Low Coffee Table
Located in Queens, NY
Monumental Chinese Export low coffee table with a raised scalloped gallery surrounding a gold
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Monumental Rare Burl Teak Wood Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
A century old impressive four inch thick teak slab, expertly crafted into a beautiful coffee table
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Monumental Coffee / Display Table of 18th Century Oak, France
Located in LEWES, GB
A superb, very large coffee or display table made of stunning 18th century French oak. 255cm long
Category
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 "M1" Coffee Table in Natural Oak by Last Workshop
By Last Workshop
Located in Chicago, IL
Monumental "M1" coffee table by Last Workshop
54" x 54" x 17"H
Shown in natural white oak
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Category
2010s Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Louis Lara Monumental Brueton Selina K Coffee Table, Stainless Steel
By Brueton, Louis A. Lara 1
Located in Miami, FL
Louis Lara Monumental Brueton Selina K Coffee Table, Stainless Steel
Offered for sale is an
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
1950s Chesterfield Style Leather Monumental Wood Tray Inlay Coffee Table
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
style coffee table you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful
Category
Vintage 1950s English Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
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
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
Monumental Karl Springer “banker“ coffee table in embossed white leather
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This is a large scale “banker” coffee table by Karl Springer .executed in a fine printed cream
Category
Vintage 1980s Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather, Glass
Coffee Table Monumental Modern Handmade Geometric Blackened Steel Large Waxed
Located in Bronx, NY
***instock - archived one of one***
***special pricing - 40% off***
Table No. 11 - coffee table
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel, Iron
H 14 in W 70 in D 70 in
Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Monumental Unique "Hellenic" Coffee Table 1970s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Unique and large "Hellenic" coffee table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Pewter
H 17.5 in W 53 in D 53 in
Monumental Italian Chrome and Lucite Coffee Table by Sandro Petti
By L'Angolo Metallarte, Sandro Petti
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This stunning chrome and lucite coffee table, designed by Sandro Petti for L'Angolo MetallArte in
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
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 Paul Evans Rectangular Patchwork Coffee Table with Slate Top
By Paul Evans
Located in Chicago, IL
Stunning and impressively sized Paul Evans for Directional patchwork coffee table with solid slate
Category
Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Slate, Metal
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 Geometric Blackened Steel Large Waxed
Located in Bronx, NY
Table No. 21
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2025
Handmade entirely out of blackened and waxed steel
Our
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel, Iron
H 18 in W 54 in D 26 in
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
Andrianna Shamaris Monumental Bleached Teak Wood Organic Root Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Century old beautiful teak wood sanded and bleached to produce an impressive coffee table. There
Category
2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
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 Sized Karl Springer 'Sculpture' Coffee Table, circa 1980s, Signed
By Karl Springer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 'Sculpture' cocktail is a monumentally sized version of the standard 'Sculpture Leg' table by
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Monumental Khetan Coffee Table in Black Bronze and Silver (IN STOCK)
By Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
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The monumental Khetan coffee table is inspired by modern artists such as Constantin Brancusi and
Category
2010s European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Silver, Bronze
Monumental 91" Mid Century Ebonized Walnut and Glass Arcade Coffee Table
Located in Culver City, CA
When we say this coffee table is monumental, we mean it quite literally: this stunning, circular
Category
Vintage 1960s Greco Roman Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Willy Rizzo for Jean Charles Italian Monumental Travertine Marble Coffee Table
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Queens, 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
Stone, Marble
H 16.5 in W 56 in D 30 in
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
Monumental Travertine and Stainless Steel Coffee Table manner of Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Hamburg, PA
A monumental and stunning Travertine coffee table or cocktail table in the manner of Karl Springer
Category
Vintage 1980s American Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Stainless Steel
H 14.63 in W 60 in D 36 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
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
Monumental Gilt Iron Coffee Table With Scroll Detail and Beveled Glass Top
Located in Locust Valley, NY
This stunning coffee table is a magnificent example of Hollywood Regency style, featuring a grand
Category
Late 20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
H 21.5 in W 54 in D 48.5 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 Lucite Block Coffee Table in the manner of Gary Gutterman, 1970s, USA
By Gary Gutterman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Monumental Lucite Block Coffee Table, in the Manner of Gary Gutterman, Argo Sculpture, Usa, 1970s
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lucite
H 14 in W 53 in D 32 in
Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Monumental Display Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Monumental Display Table, model C8707 Calvin USA, 1952
Crafted with
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
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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 — shop Art Deco coffee tables, travertine coffee tables and other antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables today.
Questions About Monumental Coffee Table
- 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 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 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.
- Can a coffee table be too low?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Yes, 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?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. - 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 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 ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between a center table and a coffee table is usually size. Center tables tend to be larger-sized accent tables placed in the center of seating areas. On the other hand, coffee tables are smaller tables usually positioned in front of sofas and loveseats. On 1stDibs, find a variety of center tables and coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a coffee table and a console table is in the design. A coffee table is a low table that comes in many shapes, such as surfaces that are rectangles, squares, ovals or circles. Console tables are taller and usually have elongated shapes, such as ovals, rectangles or semicircles. Placement is another differentiator between the two types of tables. Coffee tables usually go in front of sofas and loveseats, while console tables may be placed behind a sofa or loveseat or along a wall. Find a large collection of coffee tables and console tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024There 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.
- 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 ExpertAugust 8, 2024Coffee tables became popular in the 1920s and ’30s. Pieces from this time period often show off the characteristics of Art Deco design, such as metal accents, mirrored finishes and the use of exotic woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Coffee tables first came into use during the Victorian era, largely in response to the rise of coffee houses in London. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables.
- 1stDibs 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Styling a Noguchi coffee table really depends on the space you’re placing it in. The possibilities are far-reaching, so consider the colors and coordination of the other furniture and fixtures around the table. Noguchi tables look beautiful on their own or styled with flowers, books or pottery. Shop a selection of Isamu Noguchi pieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.
- 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 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 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.
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