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Roca Nested Coffee Tables by Ombia
By Ōmbia Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Roca nested coffee tables by Ombia.
Dimensions: W 122 x D 96.5 x H 30.5 cm / W 84 x D 76.5 x H 36
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Other
Stunning Coffee & Side Table Nest of Tables Military Campaign with World Maps
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this stunning campaign decorative world map nest of tables.
Each table
Category
20th Century British Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
H 17.92 in W 24.93 in D 18 in
Stunning Coffee and Side Table Nest of Tables Military Campaign with World Maps
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
include one large coffee table and two small side nest tables
A very good looking and well made set
Category
20th Century English Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
H 15.75 in W 41.15 in D 19.1 in
Mid-Century Modern Brass & Smoked Glass Coffee Table & Pair of Side Nest Tables
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
. This is an original suite, you have a medium sized coffee table and a lovely pair of side end tables
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 14.57 in W 30.91 in D 17.33 in
Large Danish Mid-Century Modern Wooden Coffee Nest of table Set / End Tables
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and finest quality made, midcentury wooden coffee table with a pair of end tables.
If
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 15.2 in W 47.5 in D 19.9 in
Nested Puddle Tables - Three stacked Aluminum Coffee Tables with Cylinder legs
By Klein Agency
Located in Los Angeles, CA
counter height, dining height as well as three, separate (and stackable) options for coffee table heights
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
H 15 in W 56 in D 60 in
Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Coffee Nest Side Tables, Illegibly Signed
Located in Miami, FL
Scandinavian Modern rosewood coffee nest side tables, Illegibly Signed
Offered for sale is a set
Category
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
NICE DECORATIVE CONTEMPORARY COFFEE & SiDE TABLES NEST PART OF A LARGE SUITE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
& Side tables nest which is part of a room suite
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
H 18.51 in W 39.38 in D 23.63 in
Postmodern Cast Stone Faux Marble Rectangular Coffee Table With Nested Legs
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Marble Rectangular Coffee Table. Featuring a durable faux marble top and unique nested legs, this table
Category
20th Century Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
Konekt Nested Silo Coffee Tables Small/Medium - Ebonized Walnut & Antique Brass
By Konekt
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the form and function of grain silos, the sculptural Silo Coffee Tables feature solid
Category
2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 16.5 in W 36 in D 42 in
Nest Coffee Table by Morgan Clayhall – Sculptural Steel Base, Glass or Stone
By Morgan Clayhall
Located in Toronto, CA
The Nest Coffee Table is a handcrafted statement piece, designed and finished in our Toronto studio
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
1970 Travertine Octagon Nested Tables - a Set of 3
Located in Staten Island, NY
1970 Travertine Octagon Nested Tables - a Set of 3
This set is made in Italy, as shown on the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
1950s Coffee Nest Tables in Macassar by Permanente Mobili Paolo Buffa Attributed
By Paolo Buffa, La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Exceptional nest coffee tables by Permanente Mobili di Cantù in Macassar Ebony, of classic design
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ebony
H 19.69 in W 21.66 in D 14.97 in
Floe Nested Coffee Table by DeMuro Das in White Quartz with Solid Bronze
By DeMuro Das
Located in New York, NY
COFFEE - MEDIUM CLUSTER: 1543mm [61"] W x 1117mm [46.5"] D x 460mm [18"] H
FLOE NESTED COFFEE - LARGE
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Quartz, Bronze
Contemporary Cast white bronze, islandic sheepswool Nest table
Located in 1204, CH
Inspired by the storks' nests set on high stilts in
the region where Tanguy Tourain lives, the Nest
Category
2010s Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Pair of "the Captain’s Table" Coffee Table, Nicholas Hamilton Holmes
By Hamilton Holmes Woodworking & Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of hand-sculpted "The Captain’s Table' coffee tables - Nicholas Hamilton Holmes
Dimensions
Category
2010s Canadian Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Nest Side Table, Aged Silver & Black Glass, Contemporary Design
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
Modern style wanderlust side nested table. Aged silver and Black Glass
Serene pieces where
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Post Modern Set of Organic Biomorphic Studio Coffee Table or End Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Post Modern Set of Organic Biomorphic Studio Craft Coffee table or end tables. Tables nest into
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail T...
Materials
Maple
Ahiru Coffee Table by Kasanai
Located in Geneve, CH
Ahiru Coffee Table by Kasanai
Dimensions: D 78 x W 78 x H 38 cm.
Materials: Lime plaster.
Also
Category
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plaster
A Rare Art Deco Blonde Birds Eye Maple J Nest of Tables by Epstein Circa 1930
Located in London, GB
A Rare iconic J nest of tables finished in birdseye maple veneer.
Art Deco Blonde Burr Maple nest
Category
Vintage 1930s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Birdseye Maple
H 22 in W 37 in D 21.7 in
Oriental Hardwood Square Coffee Table Stand
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
market and the most prolifically found of these items tend to be coffee tables, opium tables, nests of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Victorian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Captain's Coffee Table by Hamilton Holmes
By Hamilton Holmes Woodworking & Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Captain's coffee table by Hamilton Holmes
Oxalino Collection
2020
Dimensions: D 76.2, W 76.2, H
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Captain's Coffee Table by Hamilton Holmes
By Hamilton Holmes Woodworking & Design
Located in Geneve, CH
.
The table design can be nested in a multi layered table, or used independently as side and coffee
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Pentagonal Modular "EL Cangrejito" Coffee Table
By Louis Lim
Located in New York, NY
This pentagonal table is comprised of 5 identical open faced tetrahedron. Held together with brass
Category
2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plywood
Art Deco Nesting Coffee Table in Walnut
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely well made Art Deco nesting coffee table in walnut. This was made in England
Category
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Oriental Hardwood 19th Century Rectangular Coffee Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Attractive Late 19th Century Chinese Export, Oriental Hardwood Coffee Table Of Rectangular
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Victorian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Silvered-Bronze Coffee Table and Two Nesting Side Tables with Églomisé Tops
By Maison Jansen
Located in Pembroke, MA
nest under the coffee table. The tops are églomisé silver with tones of gold and grey veining. The
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Bronze
H 19.5 in W 35.63 in D 18 in
Set Of Five Vintage Postmodern Pink Laminate Modular Coffee Tables, USA, 1980s
Located in Hastings, GB
Set of five pink laminate modular postmodern coffee tables, USA, 1980s. In three perfect shades of
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate, Wood
H 18.51 in W 91.54 in D 23.82 in
Modern Bordeira Nesting Set of 2 Coffee Tables, Marble, Handmade by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
service as well upon request.
Nested Coffee Table, Stacking Coffee Table, Nesting Table Set, Set of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and C...
Materials
Travertine, Marble, Carrara Marble, Quartz, Granite
H 11.82 in W 43.71 in D 39.38 in
Expanding Three Tier Coffee Table by Design Institute of America 'Dia', 1980
By Design Institute America
Located in Hastings, GB
Rare vintage expanding three tier coffee table by Design Institute of America (DIA), 1980s. The 3
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
H 22.45 in W 42.92 in D 24.02 in
Set of 3 Italian Carrera Marble Nesting Coffee or Side Tables, 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
A trio of 1970s Italian nesting tables, expertly crafted from solid Carrara marble. Each tabletop
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble
H 15.75 in W 23.75 in D 23.75 in
Surprised by Joy Coffee Table by Claste
Located in Geneve, CH
Surpriced by Joy coffee table by Claste
Dimensions: D 137.2 x W 91.5 x H 38 cm
Material: Marble
Category
2010s Canadian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Brutalist tripod coffee table in pine, France 1950s
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
Beautiful Brutalist coffee table made from a large piece of solid stained pine bearing an old
Category
Vintage 1950s French Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
Handcrafted Round Nesting Coffee Tables in Natural Wood
By Jom Rivers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant set of two handcrafted nesting coffee tables combines functionality with natural
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Co...
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Reclaimed Wood
Sublime Vintage Bevan Funnell Oval Burr Yew Wood Coffee Table Part of Suite
By Bevan Funnell Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
is part of a suite
I have the matching side nest of tables and another extending coffee table
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Yew
H 16.74 in W 35.83 in D 18.12 in
Mid-Century Ceramic Inlaid Coffee Table by John Stuart
By John Stuart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soar into vintage decor with this wonderfully charming mid-century coffee table featuring a tile
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Wood, Hardwood
Coffee Table, Walnut - Designed and Produced by Fernweh Woodworking
By Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Bend, OR
As an extension of the Oxbend collection, we would like to introduce the Oxbend Coffee Table
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Co...
Materials
Hardwood, Ash
"Organic 3" Modern Nesting Coffee Tables by Last Workshop, Walnut
By Last Workshop
Located in Chicago, IL
"Organic 3"
Organic shaped nesting coffee tables by Last Workshop, 2023
Solid walnut, natural
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Walnut
"NS3" Modern Nesting Coffee Tables by Last Workshop, Black Ash
By Last Workshop
Located in Chicago, IL
"NS3" Modern Nesting Coffee Tables by Last Workshop
Black Ash finish
Table one: 43.5" x 30" x 16"H
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Ash
Organic Shaped Modern Nesting Coffee Tables by Last Workshop, Walnut
By Last Workshop
Located in Chicago, IL
Organic shaped nesting coffee tables by Last Workshop, 2023
Solid walnut, natural finish
Table one
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Walnut
Coffee Table, Charcoal Ash - Designed and Produced by Fernweh Woodworking
By Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Bend, OR
As an extension of the Oxbend collection, we would like to introduce the Oxbend Coffee Table
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Co...
Materials
Hardwood, Ash
Campaign Style Glass Leather Top Mahogany Nesting Centre Coffee Tables 1950s
Located in London, GB
coffee tables in good vintage condition. Likely made in England in the 1950s after the earlier late
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather, Glass, Mahogany
H 18.71 in W 29.14 in D 29.14 in
Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Rosewood Nesting Sofa & Coffee Tables + Pair Benches
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
his most exclusive items, rosewood. At perfect heights to be sofa + coffee tables, they tables overlap
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
H 24.5 in W 71 in D 22 in
El Cangrejito, Pentagonal Modular Coffee Table Walnut Edition by Louis Lim
By Louis Lim
Located in New York, NY
This pentagonal table is comprised of 5 identical open faced tetrahedron. Held together with brass
Category
2010s North American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut, Plywood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Model 777 Walnut Nesting Coffee Tables for Cassina, 1965
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
Model 777 extractable coffee tables, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina in 1965.
Made of
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 17.33 in W 24.22 in D 19.89 in
Organic Shaped Modern Nesting Coffee Tables by Last Workshop, Silk Grey Ash
By Last Workshop
Located in Chicago, IL
Organic shaped nesting coffee tables by Last Workshop
Silk Grey Ash finish
Table one: 58" x 32" x
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Walnut
Surfside Drive Coffee Table by Workshop APD in Solid Ash Wood
By Workshop APD
Located in Toronto, ON
. Reflecting the bends and curves of the street, Workshop/APD’s rounded design nest or stand alone.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ash
Shell Inlaid Nesting Coffee Tables with Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
nesting coffee tables by R & Y Augousti in black pen shemm with bronze-patina brass details explore the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Materials
Brass
H 15.75 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
2-Piece Up & Up Triangular Nesting Staggered Coffee Tables in Travertine Stone
By Up & Up, Stone International
Located in Philadelphia, PA
configurations of the table. Side by side, nested, or even placed a few feet from one another, these tables seem
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Travertine, Marble
H 15.75 in W 48 in D 24 in
Antique Oriental Hardwood Nest of Coffee Tables
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality Mid 19th Century Nest of Four Oriental Hardwood Coffee Tables, Having Well
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Victorian Nesting Tables and Stacking T...
Materials
Hardwood
Oriental Hardwood Nest Of Four Coffee Tables
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality Mid 19th Century Nest of Four Oriental Hardwood Coffee Tables, Having Well
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Victorian Nesting Tables and Stacking T...
Materials
Hardwood
Shagreen Nesting Coffee Tables with Bronze-Patina Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
nesting coffee tables by R & Y Augousti in black shagreen with bronze-patina brass details explore the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Materials
Brass
H 15.75 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
Shagreen Nesting Coffee Tables with Bronze-Patina Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
nesting coffee tables by R & Y Augousti in cream shagreen with bronze-patina brass details explore the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Materials
Brass
H 15.75 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
Regency Rosewood Nest Of Three Coffee Tables
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Superb Quality Early 19th Century Regency Period Nest Of Three Rosewood Coffee Tables, Or
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Nesting Tables and Stacking T...
Materials
Rosewood
Close Up Milano Set of Three Nesting Tables
By Extroverso
Located in Milan, IT
Designed by Anna Sutor for Extroverso, these exclusive nesting tables are made of wood with a
Category
2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Nest of Three Regency Rosewood Coffee Tables
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
coffee tables having extremely well figured tops, the centre table with inlaid chess board, raised on
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Nesting Tables and Stacking T...
Materials
Rosewood
Postmodern Italian Vintage Pink Marble Nesting Tables-- Set of 3
Located in Basel, BS
Beautiful solid marble nesting tables, with differing heights, to nest accordingly.
Can be
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Pair or Nest of Fossil Stone Coffee Tables
Located in London, London
Nest of two fossil stone coffee or side tables.
A striking nest of fossil stone coffee tables
Category
Late 20th Century Belgian Brutalist Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Stone
Series Of Brutalist Style Tables In Different Sizes In Solid Oak
Located in NEW YORK, NY
nested within each other for a space-saving yet elegant solution.
Dimensions:
COFFEE TABLE: W 70 D 65 H
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Hand-Sculpted "the Captain’s Table" Side Table, Nicholas Hamilton Holmes
By Hamilton Holmes Woodworking & Design
Located in Geneve, CH
stone top. The design can be nested with it’s companion the Captain’s Coffee Table. The structure is
Category
2010s Canadian Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Soapstone
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Nest Of Tables Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal nest of tables coffee table for your home. Each nest of tables coffee table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. There are 303 variations of the antique or vintage nest of tables coffee table you’re looking for, while we also have 138 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the nest of tables 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. Each nest of tables coffee table bearing mid-century modern, modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Lucian Ercolani, Bontempi Casa and Hamilton Holmes Woodworking & Design each produced at least one beautiful nest of tables coffee table that is worth considering.
How Much is a Nest Of Tables Coffee Table?
The average selling price for a nest of tables coffee table at 1stDibs is $2,972, while they’re typically $49 on the low end and $49,500 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Tables for You
The right vintage, new or antique tables can help make any space in your home stand out.
Over the years, the variety of tables available to us, as well as our specific needs for said tables, has broadened. Today, with all manner of these must-have furnishings differing in shape, material and style, any dining room table can shine just as brightly as the guests who gather around it.
Remember, when shopping for a dining table, it must fit your dining area, and you need to account for space around the table too — think outside the box, as an oval dining table may work for tighter spaces. Alternatively, if you’ve got the room, a Regency-style dining table can elevate any formal occasion at mealtime.
Innovative furniture makers and designers have also redefined what a table can be. Whether it’s an unconventional Ping-Pong table, a brass side table to display your treasured collectibles or a Louis Vuitton steamer trunk to add an air of nostalgia to your loft, your table can say a lot about you.
The visionary work of French designer Xavier Lavergne, for example, includes tables that draw on the forms of celestial bodies as often as they do aquatic creatures or fossils. Elsewhere, Italian architect Gae Aulenti, who looked to Roman architecture in crafting her stately Jumbo coffee table, created clever glass-topped mobile coffee tables that move on bicycle tires or sculpted wood wheels for Fontana Arte.
Coffee and cocktail tables can serve as a room’s centerpiece with attention-grabbing details and colors. Glass varieties will keep your hardwood flooring and dazzling area rugs on display, while a marble or stone coffee table in a modern interior can showcase your prized art books and decorative objects. A unique vintage desk or writing table can bring sophistication and even a bit of spice to your work life.
No matter your desired form or function, a quality table for your living space is a sound investment. On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage, new and antique bedside tables, mid-century end tables and more .
Questions About Nest Of Tables Coffee Table
- What are nesting tables?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Nesting tables are small tables graduated in size so they can be stacked one on top of the other.
- Can I stack nesting tables?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022It depends on the design, but in most cases, you can indeed stack nesting tables. Nesting tables are a great way to maximize furniture usage while saving space in smaller areas. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of nesting tables from some of the top sellers around the world.
- Who invented nesting tables?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
English cabinet maker Thomas Sheraton is credited with publishing the first drawings of nesting tables in the early 19th century, but they may have been used as early as the mid-18th century.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Nesting tables typically consist of several different sizes of tables designed to fit underneath one another — they were initially intended to save space in the drawing room. The tables were pulled out as needed and used for playing chess, needlepoint and engaging in other leisurely activities. Shop a collection of nesting tables on 1stDibs from top sellers worldwide.
- What are nesting side tables?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A nesting table is a set of tables designed to be stored one inside or under the other, giving them a layered or stacked appearance. A side table is a table that’s placed beside a piece of furniture. A nesting side table would be a series of side tables in graduated heights that can be stacked or nested together. Shop a collection of nesting tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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 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 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021End tables and coffee tables do not need to match. Nevertheless it can be nice to have a similar color scheme or have one set of end tables match and perhaps have the coffee table match a TV stand.
- 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.
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This Alain Delon–Designed Table Is Almost as Handsome as He Was
Fans of the French film star may be surprised to learn that he had a flair for furniture with sleek lines and disco-era flash.
Uchronia’s Plant Stand Gives Pots a Pretty Perch with All the Trimmings
Like other pieces in the firm’s Candy Box collection, the cheerful limited-edition design showcases French craft.
The Ultimate Guide to Types of Tables for the Home
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Inspired by the Cosmos, Sandra Nunnerley’s Nova Table Has a Futuristic Feel
The designer’s innovative use of an unexpected material gives this console a lift.
This 19th-Century Gilded Desk Displays a Fanciful Kingdom in Marquetry
The stately piece brings both gravitas and whimsy to any work space.
In Guadalajara, These Luscious Side Tables Are Chiseled from Volcanic Rock
Use them as tables or stools, indoors or out.