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1970s Marble Coffee or Cocktail Nesting Tables, Octagon Plinth Base -- Pair
1970s Marble Coffee or Cocktail Nesting Tables, Octagon Plinth Base -- Pair

1970s Marble Coffee or Cocktail Nesting Tables, Octagon Plinth Base -- Pair

By Angelo Mangiarotti

Located in Basel, BS

Absolutely gorgeous pair of nesting marble end tables from the 1970s, in fantastic, virtually

Category

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

Materials

Marble

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Teak Veneer Coffee or Nesting Tables
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Teak Veneer Coffee or Nesting Tables

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Teak Veneer Coffee or Nesting Tables

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

Two nice fifties/sixties nesting tables: teak veneer. Each table stands on 3 legs of steel. The

Category

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

Materials

Steel

Oval Smoked Glass and Wood Coffee Table with Two Nesting Stools, 1970s
Oval Smoked Glass and Wood Coffee Table with Two Nesting Stools, 1970s

Oval Smoked Glass and Wood Coffee Table with Two Nesting Stools, 1970s

Located in Miami, FL

Oval smoked glass and wood coffee table with two leather nesting stools, 1970s.

Category

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

Materials

Leather, Glass, Wood

Nesting Parchment Waterfall Coffee Tables, in the Manner of Jean-Michel Frank.
Nesting Parchment Waterfall Coffee Tables, in the Manner of Jean-Michel Frank.

Nesting Parchment Waterfall Coffee Tables, in the Manner of Jean-Michel Frank.

By Jean-Michel Frank

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This beautiful and versatile set of two nesting, inverted U shape tables gives you many options in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Argentine Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Parchment Paper

Vintage Embossed Leather Peruvian Coat of Arms Coffee Table and Nesting Stools
Vintage Embossed Leather Peruvian Coat of Arms Coffee Table and Nesting Stools

Vintage Embossed Leather Peruvian Coat of Arms Coffee Table and Nesting Stools

By Angel Pazmino

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Embossed leather and stained mahogany coffee/cocktail table and four nesting stools depicting the

Category

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

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

German Modernist WK Mobel Stacking Nesting-Side Coffee Tables in Walnut, 1960s
German Modernist WK Mobel Stacking Nesting-Side Coffee Tables in Walnut, 1960s

German Modernist WK Mobel Stacking Nesting-Side Coffee Tables in Walnut, 1960s

By Helmut Magg, WK Möbel

Located in Antwerp, BE

Modern set of three solid coffee tables or side tables with three different color top sheets in

Category

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

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

Trio of Nesting Mosaic Coffee Tables with Metal Bases by Paul Kingma, Dutch
Trio of Nesting Mosaic Coffee Tables with Metal Bases by Paul Kingma, Dutch

Trio of Nesting Mosaic Coffee Tables with Metal Bases by Paul Kingma, Dutch

By Paul Kingma

Located in Chicago, IL

A trio of nesting mosaic tables designed by Dutch Sculptor, Paul Kingma and produced by Kneip in

Category

1990s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

1960s Teak Nesting Tables, Denmark
1960s Teak Nesting Tables, Denmark

1960s Teak Nesting Tables, Denmark

Located in Praha, CZ

- Set includes 3 items - carefully refurbished.

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Solid Brass Faux Bamboo Nesting Tables
Solid Brass Faux Bamboo Nesting Tables

Solid Brass Faux Bamboo Nesting Tables

By Maison Baguès, Mastercraft

Located in Chicago, IL

We are pleased to offer this solid brass expansion nesting table. Three surface table rolls out to

Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Porada Arredi Geometric Stackable Nesting Tables
Porada Arredi Geometric Stackable Nesting Tables

Porada Arredi Geometric Stackable Nesting Tables

Located in Munich, DE

A complete set of stackable nesting tables, that can be arranged in various ways or even used as a

Category

Vintage 1970s Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Set of Three Travertine Nesting Tables
Set of Three Travertine Nesting Tables

Set of Three Travertine Nesting Tables

Located in New York, NY

Set of three 1970s Italian travertine nesting tables. The octagonal polished tops are All the same

Category

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

Materials

Travertine

Duke Modern Mahogany Cocktail Table with Nesting Tables
Duke Modern Mahogany Cocktail Table with Nesting Tables

Duke Modern Mahogany Cocktail Table with Nesting Tables

Located in North York, ON

tabletop. This sleek look is carried throughout the four smaller nesting tables and offers many space

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Danish Modern Rosewood Nesting Tables Bench Group
Danish Modern Rosewood Nesting Tables Bench Group

Danish Modern Rosewood Nesting Tables Bench Group

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in New York, NY

Long bench form coffee, cocktail table with three nesting side tables which store under the master

Category

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

Materials

Rosewood

Set of 3 Italian Travertine Nesting Tables, 1980s
Set of 3 Italian Travertine Nesting Tables, 1980s

Set of 3 Italian Travertine Nesting Tables, 1980s

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Very nice set of 3 Italian Coffee or Nesting Tables, 1980's. The tables have all a different size

Category

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

Materials

Travertine

Gianfranco Frattini Nesting Tables for Cassina, Italy, 1966
Gianfranco Frattini Nesting Tables for Cassina, Italy, 1966

Gianfranco Frattini Nesting Tables for Cassina, Italy, 1966

By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina

Located in Milan, IT

Gianfranco Frattini nesting tables for Cassina, Italy, 1966. Wood nesting tables with black and

Category

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

Materials

Formica, Wood

Gianfranco Frattini Nesting Tables for Cassina, Italy, 1966
Gianfranco Frattini Nesting Tables for Cassina, Italy, 1966

Gianfranco Frattini Nesting Tables for Cassina, Italy, 1966

By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina

Located in Milan, IT

Gianfranco Frattini nesting tables for Cassina, Italy, 1966. Wood nesting tables with black and

Category

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

Materials

Formica, Wood

Gianfranco Frattini Nesting Tables for Cassina, Italy, 1966
Gianfranco Frattini Nesting Tables for Cassina, Italy, 1966

Gianfranco Frattini Nesting Tables for Cassina, Italy, 1966

By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina

Located in Milan, IT

Gianfranco Frattini nesting tables in original light grey paint for Cassina, Italy, 1966. Nesting

Category

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

Materials

Formica, Wood

Set of 3 Square Nesting Tables from BelgoChrom
Set of 3 Square Nesting Tables from BelgoChrom

Set of 3 Square Nesting Tables from BelgoChrom

By belgochrom

Located in Waasmunster, BE

Set of 3 Square Nesting Tables from BelgoChrom

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze

Guillerme & Chambron Oak Nesting Table Set, France 1960's
Guillerme & Chambron Oak Nesting Table Set, France 1960's

Guillerme & Chambron Oak Nesting Table Set, France 1960's

Located in New York, NY

A Guillerme & Chambron nesting table set in oak. The four little tables can be used individually as

Category

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

Materials

Oak

Set Three Gianfranco Frattini For Cassina Walnut Nesting Tables
Set Three Gianfranco Frattini For Cassina Walnut Nesting Tables

Set Three Gianfranco Frattini For Cassina Walnut Nesting Tables

By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini

Located in Houston, TX

Set of three walnut wood and bronze smoked glass nesting tables by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina

Category

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

Materials

Smoked Glass, Walnut

Five piece nesting tables brass frames with mirrored tops
Five piece nesting tables brass frames with mirrored tops

Five piece nesting tables brass frames with mirrored tops

By Maison Baguès

Located in New York, NY

Nice classical Hollywood Regency brass frame coffee / cocktail table, with four tri angular

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

John McGuire Model 57-3 Table and Nesting Benches
John McGuire Model 57-3 Table and Nesting Benches

John McGuire Model 57-3 Table and Nesting Benches

By McGuire

Located in Highland, IN

coffee table with additional seating, or an occasional piece, the strong architectural quality of the

Category

Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan, Upholstery

Marcel Breuer, 'Isokon Nesting Tables, ' Set of Three Tables, for Isokon, 1936
Marcel Breuer, 'Isokon Nesting Tables, ' Set of Three Tables, for Isokon, 1936

Marcel Breuer, 'Isokon Nesting Tables, ' Set of Three Tables, for Isokon, 1936

By Marcel Breuer

Located in London, GB

Marcel Breuer (Designer), Hungary Isokon (manufacturer), London UK 'Isokon Nesting Tables

Category

Mid-20th Century British Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Plywood

Vintage Italian Travertine Octagonal Nesting Tables, 1970s, Set of Three
Vintage Italian Travertine Octagonal Nesting Tables, 1970s, Set of Three

Vintage Italian Travertine Octagonal Nesting Tables, 1970s, Set of Three

Located in Renens, CH

Vintage Italian travertine nesting tables from the 1970s. This set of three octagonal coffee

Category

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

Materials

Travertine

Modern Green Marble Nesting Tables  Handmade in Italy by Cupioli
Modern Green Marble Nesting Tables  Handmade in Italy by Cupioli

Modern Green Marble Nesting Tables Handmade in Italy by Cupioli

By Cupioli made in Italy

Located in Rimini, IT

Italian design style set of two coffee or nesting tables in Italian Green marble handcrafted by our

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Stylish Ralph Lauren "Duke" Cocktail Table with Nesting Bench Seats
Stylish Ralph Lauren "Duke" Cocktail Table with Nesting Bench Seats

Stylish Ralph Lauren "Duke" Cocktail Table with Nesting Bench Seats

By Ralph Lauren

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This stylish modern cocktail table comes complete with nesting bench stools. This Ralph Lauren

Category

20th Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Gianfranco Frattini Nesting Tables for Cassina, Reversible Tops, Italy, 1960s
Gianfranco Frattini Nesting Tables for Cassina, Reversible Tops, Italy, 1960s

Gianfranco Frattini Nesting Tables for Cassina, Reversible Tops, Italy, 1960s

By Castelli, Gianfranco Frattini

Located in Hitchin, England

A set of nesting tables designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina Italy and produced in the 1960s

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Gianfranco Frattini Nesting Tables for Cassina, Reversible Tops, Italy, 1960s
Gianfranco Frattini Nesting Tables for Cassina, Reversible Tops, Italy, 1960s

Gianfranco Frattini Nesting Tables for Cassina, Reversible Tops, Italy, 1960s

By Castelli, Gianfranco Frattini

Located in Hitchin, England

A set of nesting tables designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina Italy and produced in the 1960s

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Mcintosh Tri-Form Metamorphic Twist & Turn Langthorne Nesting Tables Scotland
Mcintosh Tri-Form Metamorphic Twist & Turn Langthorne Nesting Tables Scotland

Mcintosh Tri-Form Metamorphic Twist & Turn Langthorne Nesting Tables Scotland

By A.H. McIntosh Furniture

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Mcintosh Tri-Form Metamorphic Twist & Turn Langthorne Nesting Tables Made in Kirkaldy Scotland 1960

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Cassina Modular Set of Four Stackable Nesting Tables by Gianfranco Frattini
Cassina Modular Set of Four Stackable Nesting Tables by Gianfranco Frattini

Cassina Modular Set of Four Stackable Nesting Tables by Gianfranco Frattini

By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Designer: Gianfranco Frattini Model: Coffee tables / showcase / nesting tables Material: Solid

Category

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

Materials

Smoked Glass, Wood

"Marema" Set of Four Low Stacking Nesting Tables by Gianfranco Frattini
"Marema" Set of Four Low Stacking Nesting Tables by Gianfranco Frattini

"Marema" Set of Four Low Stacking Nesting Tables by Gianfranco Frattini

By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina

Located in Hitchin, England

"Marema" set of four low stacking nesting tables by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina. Designed mid

Category

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

Materials

Plastic

Stunning Nesting tables 780 in walnut by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina
Stunning Nesting tables 780 in walnut by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina

Stunning Nesting tables 780 in walnut by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina

By Cassina

Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen

Stunning modular nesting tables (model 780). Still 100% original. Very nice patinated walnut

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Set of Three "Partroy" Nesting Tables by Pierre Cruège, France, 1950
Set of Three "Partroy" Nesting Tables by Pierre Cruège, France, 1950

Set of Three "Partroy" Nesting Tables by Pierre Cruège, France, 1950

By Pierre Cruège

Located in Catonvielle, FR

Beautiful set of three "Partroy" nesting tables by Pierre Cruège for Formes, France, 1950. Trays in

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 Nahele Burnt Oak Nesting Tables by La Lune
Set of 2 Nahele Burnt Oak Nesting Tables by La Lune

Set of 2 Nahele Burnt Oak Nesting Tables by La Lune

Located in Geneve, CH

Set of 2 Nahele Burnt Oak Nesting Tables by La Lune Dimensions: Ø 105 x H 34 cm. Small: Ø 80 x H 30

Category

2010s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Set of 3 Danish Modern Teak Boomerang Jackknife Accent Nesting Tables
Set of 3 Danish Modern Teak Boomerang Jackknife Accent Nesting Tables

Set of 3 Danish Modern Teak Boomerang Jackknife Accent Nesting Tables

Located in Wilmington, DE

What a find. Offered is a super cool set of 3 teak jackknife tables. This one of a kind set that

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Rattan Wicker Low Table Hideaway Nesting Chairs Bamboo Boho Chic - Set of 5
Rattan Wicker Low Table Hideaway Nesting Chairs Bamboo Boho Chic - Set of 5

Rattan Wicker Low Table Hideaway Nesting Chairs Bamboo Boho Chic - Set of 5

Located in Saddle River, NJ

Rattan Wicker Low Table Hideaway Nesting Chairs. Add a touch of bohemian chic to your living space

Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Stunning Nesting tables 780 in rare red by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina Italy
Stunning Nesting tables 780 in rare red by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina Italy

Stunning Nesting tables 780 in rare red by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina Italy

By Gianfranco Frattini

Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen

Stunning nesting tables (model 780) by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1960s. Still 100% original

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Set of White 'Isoceles' Glass Top Nesting Tables Designed by Max Sauze, 1970s
Set of White 'Isoceles' Glass Top Nesting Tables Designed by Max Sauze, 1970s

Set of White 'Isoceles' Glass Top Nesting Tables Designed by Max Sauze, 1970s

By Max Sauze

Located in Hitchin, England

glass tops the 'Isoceles' nest of tables have a very Minimalist graphical appearance. This piece has

Category

Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wire

Set of 3 Italian Travertine Coffee Tables, 1980s
Set of 3 Italian Travertine Coffee Tables, 1980s

Set of 3 Italian Travertine Coffee Tables, 1980s

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Very nice set of 3 Italian Coffee or Nesting Tables, handcrafted out of travertine. The tables

Category

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

Materials

Travertine

Marcel Breuer Set of Nesting Rectangle Coffee and Side Table Stendig, Finland
Marcel Breuer Set of Nesting Rectangle Coffee and Side Table Stendig, Finland

Marcel Breuer Set of Nesting Rectangle Coffee and Side Table Stendig, Finland

By Marcel Breuer, Stendig Co.

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern tubular frame design set of rectangular coffee table and a side table measuring

Category

20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Chrome

John Keal for Brown Saltman Hexagonal Nesting, Coffee, Side or End Tables
John Keal for Brown Saltman Hexagonal Nesting, Coffee, Side or End Tables

John Keal for Brown Saltman Hexagonal Nesting, Coffee, Side or End Tables

By John Keal

Located in St. Louis, MO

Set of three hexagonal John Keal for Brown Saltman tables that can be used as a group or separated

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Enamel

Cassina Set of Four Nesting Round Tables
Cassina Set of Four Nesting Round Tables

Cassina Set of Four Nesting Round Tables

By Cassina

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Set of bent wood round nesting coffee side tables by Cassina.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Vintage Brown Saltman Walnut Nesting Side Tables
Vintage Brown Saltman Walnut Nesting Side Tables

Vintage Brown Saltman Walnut Nesting Side Tables

By John Keal, Brown Saltman

Located in San Jose, CA

Mid Century walnut coffee table and nesting side tables designed by John Keal for Brown Saltman

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

1960s Italian Bamboo Rattan Bohemian Nesting Side Table or Accent Table
1960s Italian Bamboo Rattan Bohemian Nesting Side Table or Accent Table

1960s Italian Bamboo Rattan Bohemian Nesting Side Table or Accent Table

By Franca Helg, Antonio Piva and Franco Albini, Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in Carimate, Como

Beautiful 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern nesting side tables or coffee tables, perfect in any

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Side Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

1960s Milo Baughman Style Glass Top Coffee Table with Nesting Ottomans
1960s Milo Baughman Style Glass Top Coffee Table with Nesting Ottomans

1960s Milo Baughman Style Glass Top Coffee Table with Nesting Ottomans

By Milo Baughman

Located in Miami, FL

Reduced from $3,800.....Unique 1960s Glass topped polished aluminum coffee table with nesting

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Square McGuire Style Bamboo and Glass Coffee Table and Nesting Benches
Vintage Square McGuire Style Bamboo and Glass Coffee Table and Nesting Benches

Vintage Square McGuire Style Bamboo and Glass Coffee Table and Nesting Benches

By McGuire

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage square McGuire style bamboo and glass dining table with four stools. Each stool is 15.75

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furn...

Materials

Bamboo, Glass

1960s Severin Hansen Set of Two Side Tables in Rosewood by Haslev Møbelsnedkeri
1960s Severin Hansen Set of Two Side Tables in Rosewood by Haslev Møbelsnedkeri

1960s Severin Hansen Set of Two Side Tables in Rosewood by Haslev Møbelsnedkeri

By Severin Hansen Jr., Haslev Mobelsnedkeri

Located in Knebel, DK

joinery and materials. Hansen’s dining tables, nesting tables, coffee tables, and sewing tables were

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Six part `Pinwheel` Coffee Table by CIMO
Six part `Pinwheel` Coffee Table by CIMO

Six part `Pinwheel` Coffee Table by CIMO

Located in London, London

Six part `Pinwheel` Coffee Table forming a complete circle by CIMO, c1955, Brazil.

Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Wood

Chrome, Brass and Glass Coffee Table with Nesting Side Tables
Chrome, Brass and Glass Coffee Table with Nesting Side Tables

Chrome, Brass and Glass Coffee Table with Nesting Side Tables

Located in London, London

Chrome, Brass and Glass Coffee Table with Nesting Side Tables, Italy, c1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome, Brass

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Nesting Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of nesting coffee tables is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct nesting coffee tables — often made from metal, wood and brass — can elevate any home. We have 213 antique and vintage nesting coffee tables in-stock, while there are 65 modern editions to choose from as well. Nesting coffee tables have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Modern nesting coffee tables are consistently popular styles. Nesting coffee tables have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by R & Y Augousti, Maison Charles et Fils and Fernweh Woodworking are consistently popular.

How Much are Nesting Coffee Tables?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,314, while they’re typically $524 on the low end and $47,403 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 Nesting Coffee Tables
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Modern 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Nesting tables are small tables graduated in size so they can be stacked one on top of the other.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Nesting 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    It 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.
  • 1stDibs 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 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 ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Yes, a coffee table can be too low. Most experts recommend choosing a coffee table that is around one to two inches lower than the seat height of your sofa or loveseat. You may find it difficult to access items on the tabletop while seated if you choose a shorter table. In addition, an overly low coffee table can make a room feel cramped or unbalanced. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Sometimes, designers intentionally place ultra-low coffee tables in spaces to create a bold contrast in a large room. Feel free to break from convention when choosing a coffee table. What's most important is that the finished result appeals to you and allows you to enjoy your seating area to the fullest. Shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    No one knows for sure who invented the coffee table. The earliest examples of the occasional table can be traced back to Victorian-era Britain. At that time, makers like William Watt and Collinson and Lock were producing coffee tables in large quantities.

    Notably, F. Stuart Foote, the designer behind the American Imperial Furniture Company, claimed to have invented the coffee table in the early 20th century. He stated that he did so by cutting down the legs of a dining table. However, it's unlikely that Foote is the actual inventor of the coffee table, as books describing coffee tables existed in the UK a decade before his birth in 1872.

    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.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 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, 2024
    The difference between a center table and a coffee table is usually size. Center tables tend to be larger-sized accent tables placed in the center of seating areas. On the other hand, coffee tables are smaller tables usually positioned in front of sofas and loveseats. On 1stDibs, find a variety of center tables and coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.

    The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.

    Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa, and its depth will match the seating. These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables, but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.

    Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a coffee table and a console table is in the design. A coffee table is a low table that comes in many shapes, such as surfaces that are rectangles, squares, ovals or circles. Console tables are taller and usually have elongated shapes, such as ovals, rectangles or semicircles. Placement is another differentiator between the two types of tables. Coffee tables usually go in front of sofas and loveseats, while console tables may be placed behind a sofa or loveseat or along a wall. Find a large collection of coffee tables and console tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    Tray top coffee tables are coffee tables with long, flat rectangular surfaces that are supported by an x-frame base. Low tables that were initially used as tea or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. After coffee drinking and “coffee breaks” became popular, it didn’t take long for coffee and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary tray top coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To style an oval coffee table, create balance with opposites. Choose a sofa and accent chairs with a boxier shape for a striking contrast. Place a rectangular tray in the center and use it to display decorative accents or to store remotes and coasters. Another approach to decorating an oval table is to use decorative accents at different heights. Think of a tall vase placed next to a low bowl and a small sculpture positioned on top of two stacked coffee table books. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oval coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Styling a Noguchi coffee table really depends on the space you’re placing it in. The possibilities are far-reaching, so consider the colors and coordination of the other furniture and fixtures around the table. Noguchi tables look beautiful on their own or styled with flowers, books or pottery. Shop a selection of Isamu Noguchi pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Coffee tables became popular in the 1920s and ’30s. Pieces from this time period often show off the characteristics of Art Deco design, such as metal accents, mirrored finishes and the use of exotic woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Coffee tables first came into use during the Victorian era, largely in response to the rise of coffee houses in London. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables.