What are nesting side tables?

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.

Why are modern coffee tables so low?

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.

What are nesting tables?

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

Can I stack nesting tables?

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.

Who invented nesting tables?

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.

What were nesting tables used for?

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.

Why is it called a coffee table?

Coffee tables were originally used in living spaces during social gatherings to support a tray containing multiple mugs, a coffee pot, creamers and sugar bowls. Low to the ground and centrally located in the space, coffee tables reduced the host or hostess’s need to constantly stand and serve her guests.

Can a coffee table be too low?

Yes, a coffee table can be too low. Most experts recommend choosing a coffee table that is around one to two inches lower than the seat height of your sofa or loveseat. You may find it difficult to access items on the tabletop while seated if you choose a shorter table. In addition, an overly low coffee table can make a room feel cramped or unbalanced. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Sometimes, designers intentionally place ultra-low coffee tables in spaces to create a bold contrast in a large room. Feel free to break from convention when choosing a coffee table. What's most important is that the finished result appeals to you and allows you to enjoy your seating area to the fullest. Shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables on 1stDibs.

Who invented the coffee table?

No one knows for sure who invented the coffee table. The earliest examples of the occasional table can be traced back to Victorian-era Britain. At that time, makers like William Watt and Collinson and Lock were producing coffee tables in large quantities.Notably, F. Stuart Foote, the designer behind the American Imperial Furniture Company, claimed to have invented the coffee table in the early 20th century. He stated that he did so by cutting down the legs of a dining table. However, it's unlikely that Foote is the actual inventor of the coffee table, as books describing coffee tables existed in the UK a decade before his birth in 1872.Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.

What size should a coffee table be?

A coffee table should generally be two-thirds as long as the sofa it stands in front of and around the same height as the sofa’s seat cushions.

Is an ottoman a coffee table?

Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is the difference between a coffee table and a cocktail table?

While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is the difference between a sofa table and a coffee table?

The difference between a sofa table and a coffee table is that a sofa table is always behind the sofa and a coffee table is in front of it. Additionally, a sofa table is the same height as the sofa and a coffee table is much shorter.

What is the difference between a center table and a coffee table?

The difference between a center table and a coffee table is usually size. Center tables tend to be larger-sized accent tables placed in the center of seating areas. On the other hand, coffee tables are smaller tables usually positioned in front of sofas and loveseats. On 1stDibs, find a variety of center tables and coffee tables.

Are end tables taller than coffee tables?

Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables .The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa , and its depth will match the seating . These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables , but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs.

What is the difference between a coffee table and a console table?

The difference between a coffee table and a console table is in the design. A coffee table is a low table that comes in many shapes, such as surfaces that are rectangles, squares, ovals or circles. Console tables are taller and usually have elongated shapes, such as ovals, rectangles or semicircles. Placement is another differentiator between the two types of tables. Coffee tables usually go in front of sofas and loveseats, while console tables may be placed behind a sofa or loveseat or along a wall. Find a large collection of coffee tables and console tables on 1stDibs.

What is the difference between a side table and a coffee table?

The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.

Is there a difference between a coffee table and a cocktail table?

"Coffee table" and "cocktail table" are used interchangeably; cocktail table is the more traditional term, often applied to lower, more formal designs.

What is the standard size of a coffee table?

There isn't really a standard size of a coffee table. Manufacturers produce coffee tables in a range of sizes and shapes. However, many rectangular tables are around 45 to 48 inches in length by 25 to 28 inches in width. Heights typically range from 16 to 18 inches. Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.

What is a tray top coffee table?

Tray top coffee tables are coffee tables with long, flat rectangular surfaces that are supported by an x-frame base. Low tables that were initially used as tea or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. After coffee drinking and “coffee breaks” became popular, it didn’t take long for coffee and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary tray top coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.

When did coffee tables become popular?

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

How do you style an oval coffee table?

To style an oval coffee table, create balance with opposites. Choose a sofa and accent chairs with a boxier shape for a striking contrast. Place a rectangular tray in the center and use it to display decorative accents or to store remotes and coasters. Another approach to decorating an oval table is to use decorative accents at different heights. Think of a tall vase placed next to a low bowl and a small sculpture positioned on top of two stacked coffee table books. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oval coffee tables.

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Nesting Coffee Table Set by J.M. Szymanski, Modern Blackened Steel

$21,000 / set

Nesting Coffee Table Set by J.M. Szymanski, Modern Blackened Steel

By J.M. Szymanski

Located in Bronx, NY

TABLE NO. 15 - NESTING SET J.M. Szymanski d. 2019 52'' D 36'' W 13'' H - COFFEE 32'' D 22'' W 15'' H - SIDE This Noguchi-inspired coffee tables are handcrafted in 3/8” thick...

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1930s Italian art decò Silver Brass Nest Cart Nesting Coffee Tables

$5,156

1930s Italian art decò Silver Brass Nest Cart Nesting Coffee Tables

By Maison Jansen

Located in Vigonza, Padua

1930s Italy art decò silver brass cart nest coffee tables, Maison , crystal top. Measure cm: H 55, W 55, D 50.

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Materials

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Danish Designer, Coffee Table, Pine, Denmark, 1970s

$5,400 / set

Danish Designer, Coffee Table, Pine, Denmark, 1970s

Located in High Point, NC

A pine nesting coffee table or set of three side tables designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1970s.

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Melting Nesting Coffee Tables in Shagreen, Shell and Brass by R & Y Augousti

$17,380 / set

Melting Nesting Coffee Tables in Shagreen, Shell and Brass by R & Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Melting Nesting round coffee tables are...

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Nesting Green Onyx Coffee Tables with Brushed Aluminum Base

$15,950 / item

Nesting Green Onyx Coffee Tables with Brushed Aluminum Base

By Slash Objects

Located in Brooklyn, NY

An organic shaped nesting table made of Green Onyx and Brushed Aluminum, this coffee table set allows for various configurations.

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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Aluminum, Brass

Nesting Travertine Coffee Tables with Travertine Legs

$16,400 / item

Nesting Travertine Coffee Tables with Travertine Legs

By Slash Objects

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The playfully asymmetric legs explore harmony and balance through proportions. The Oni Nesting Coffee Tables are a timeless blend of ephemerality and enduring craftsmanship and a per...

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Small Nesting Green Onyx Coffee Tables with Brushed Aluminum Base

$9,000

Small Nesting Green Onyx Coffee Tables with Brushed Aluminum Base

By Slash Objects

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Green Onyx top is elegantly supported by a brush-finished and hand-waxed aluminum base and playfully asymmetric legs that explore harmony and balance through proportions. The Oni...

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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Aluminum, Brass

Hug Bone Inlay Nesting Coffee Table Duo with Brass Legs by House of Jaipur

$5,980 / item

Hug Bone Inlay Nesting Coffee Table Duo with Brass Legs by House of Jaipur

Located in New York, NY

There is a particular kind of furniture design intelligence that reveals itself not in a single object but in the relationship between two — and the Hug Coffee Table Duo is precisely...

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2010s Indian Arts and Crafts Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bone, Wood

Nesting Domino Coffee Tables, Blackened Steel, Gray Glass, by Force/Collide

$20,500 / set

Nesting Domino Coffee Tables, Blackened Steel, Gray Glass, by Force/Collide

By Force/Collide

Located in Seattle, WA

The Domino Nesting Coffee Tables are a versatile set, finely constructed and finished with satin black steel and smoked glass.

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2010s American Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

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Nesting coffeetables in Bronze and Ceramic By Aliette Vliers

$37,307

Nesting coffeetables in Bronze and Ceramic By Aliette Vliers

Located in Brussels, BE

Contemporary nesting coffee tables by Belgian artist ALIETTE VLIERS.

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2010s Belgian Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Nesting Calacatta Viola Coffee Tables with Marble Legs

$18,200 / item

Nesting Calacatta Viola Coffee Tables with Marble Legs

By Slash Objects

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The playfully asymmetric legs explore harmony and balance through proportions. The Oni Nesting Coffee Tables are a timeless blend of ephemerality and enduring craftsmanship and a per...

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2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Onyx, Travertine, Marble

Rectangular 4 Pieces Nesting Solid Stainless Chrome Legs Coffee Table

$2,600 / set

Rectangular 4 Pieces Nesting Solid Stainless Chrome Legs Coffee Table

By Established Lines, Paul McCobb

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Box shaped set of 4 coffee tables by Established Lines. Mirror polished solid stainless steel rod frame bases coffee table with three 18 x 18 x 15 cube shape nesting tables.

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Stainless Steel, Chrome

Modern Dornes Travertine Coffee Table Set of 2, Handmade by Greenapple

$17,765 / set

Modern Dornes Travertine Coffee Table Set of 2, Handmade by Greenapple

By Rute Martins, Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

The Dornes nesting coffee table is a tribute to Portugal’s scenic beauty and historical heritage.

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Travertine, Brass

Cosmos Nesting Coffee in Table Black Shell & Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

$2,799 / item

Cosmos Nesting Coffee in Table Black Shell & Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Cosmos nesting coffee table small is bo...

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Walnut Coffee Table with Nesting C Side Table, Blackened Steel Base

$9,000 / item

Walnut Coffee Table with Nesting C Side Table, Blackened Steel Base

By Kirk Van Ludwig, Autonomous Furniture

Located in Victoria, BC

Walnut nesting coffee table set with blackened steel base, handcrafted in Canada.

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2010s Canadian Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel, Metal

Constantinople Round Table Set in White Oak by Autonomous Furniture

$5,200 / set

Constantinople Round Table Set in White Oak by Autonomous Furniture

By Kirk Van Ludwig, Autonomous Furniture

Located in Victoria, BC

Nesting coffee table includes two pieces in White Oak.

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2010s Canadian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Acrylic, Wood, Oak, Walnut, Fir

Constantinople Walnut Nesting Table Set with Storage by Autonomous Furniture

$6,200 / set

Constantinople Walnut Nesting Table Set with Storage by Autonomous Furniture

By Kirk Van Ludwig, Autonomous Furniture

Located in Victoria, BC

From the other side of the table, the cubby is not visible. Nesting coffee table includes two pieces, a round coffee table in Ash, and square coffee table in Black Walnut.

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2010s Canadian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Acrylic, Wood, Oak, Fir, Walnut

Constantinople Torched Oak Square Acrylic Floating Coffee Table

$3,600 / item

Constantinople Torched Oak Square Acrylic Floating Coffee Table

By Autonomous Furniture, Kirk Van Ludwig

Located in Victoria, BC

Also available as a nesting coffee table set with a coordinating round coffee table.

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2010s Canadian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Acrylic, Wood, Oak, Walnut, Fir

Constantinople Walnut Square Acrylic Floating Coffee Table with Storage

$3,600 / item

Constantinople Walnut Square Acrylic Floating Coffee Table with Storage

By Kirk Van Ludwig, Autonomous Furniture

Located in Victoria, BC

Also available as a nesting coffee table set with a round coffee table

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2010s Canadian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Acrylic, Wood, Oak, Walnut, Fir

HOLA Coffee Table Triple Set Claret Red by Hermhaus

$5,425 / item

HOLA Coffee Table Triple Set Claret Red by Hermhaus

By hermhaus

Located in istanbul, TR

HOLA Coffee Table Triple Set Claret Red by Hermhaus The HOLA Coffee Table Triple Set Claret Red by Hermhaus is a contemporary nesting coffee table set defined by its simple, invitin...

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HOLA Coffee Table Triple Set Grey&Beige by Hermhaus

$5,425 / item

HOLA Coffee Table Triple Set Grey&Beige by Hermhaus

By hermhaus

Located in istanbul, TR

HOLA Coffee Table Triple Set Grey & Beige by Hermhaus The HOLA Coffee Table Triple Set Grey & Beige by Hermhaus is a contemporary nesting coffee table set defined by its sim...

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Double Coffee Table in Oak "Paula" by Jacques Jarrige

$34,000 / item

Double Coffee Table in Oak "Paula" by Jacques Jarrige

By Jacques Jarrige

Located in New York, NY

This striking set of two nesting coffee tables in solid oak exemplifies Jacques Jarrige’s sculptural approach to furniture.

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2010s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Set of 3 Peacock Nesting Side Tables in, Shagreen, Shell & Brass by R&Y Augousti

$11,176 / set

Set of 3 Peacock Nesting Side Tables in, Shagreen, Shell & Brass by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The set of 3 peacock nesting coffee tables, are an iconic R&Y Augousti piece and one of their first designs.

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Set of 3 Shagreen Nesting Side Tables with Brass Inlay Work by R&Y Augousti

$11,176 / set

Set of 3 Shagreen Nesting Side Tables with Brass Inlay Work by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The set of 3 peacock nesting coffee tables, are an iconic R&Y Augousti piece and one of their first designs.

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Set of 3 Peacock Nesting Side Tables in, Shagreen, Shell & Brass by R&Y Augousti

$11,176 / set

Set of 3 Peacock Nesting Side Tables in, Shagreen, Shell & Brass by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The set of 3 peacock nesting coffee tables, are an iconic R&Y Augousti piece and one of their first designs.

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Nesting Tables and Sta...

Materials

Brass

Set Of 2 Nudibranch Coffee Tables in Plaster, Wood & Paint by Dace Sūna

$7,312 / set

Set Of 2 Nudibranch Coffee Tables in Plaster, Wood & Paint by Dace Sūna

Located in Geneve, CH

Nudibranchs, soft-bodied marine mollusks, inspire these custom nesting coffee tables. Crafted from plaster, wood, and paint, with legs made of charred twigs, each table is individual...

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2010s Latvian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Plaster, Wood, Paint

Coffee Table - Frederick John Kiesler (1935) - Alivar / Mvsevm 789

$3,342 / item

Coffee Table - Frederick John Kiesler (1935) - Alivar / Mvsevm 789

By Alivar, Frederick John Kiesler

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

Among his most significant works are the design and construction of the first circular theater (Vienna, 1924), the Film Guild Cinema (1929)—the first purpose-designed movie theater—a...

Category

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Materials

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Modern Torched Oak Rectangular Coffee Table with Acrylic Legs

$4,200 / item

Modern Torched Oak Rectangular Coffee Table with Acrylic Legs

By Autonomous Furniture, Kirk Van Ludwig

Located in Victoria, BC

The Constantinople collection is also available in square and nesting coffee table configurations. Made in Canada and CUSMA/USMCA compliant; certification of origin is provided.

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Materials

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Agora Luxury Round Coffee Table 3 SET by Meddel, Cream & Red Matte Marble, Spain

$8,637Sale Price / set|20% Off

Agora Luxury Round Coffee Table 3 SET by Meddel, Cream & Red Matte Marble, Spain

By Meddel

Located in VALVERDE DEL MAJANO, CL

A striking sculptural marble nesting coffee table set, perfect for refined living rooms and contemporary interiors seeking a balance of art, craftsmanship, and architectural form.

Category

2010s Spanish Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

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Set of 2 Coffee Nesting Tables

$25,930 / set

Set of 2 Coffee Nesting Tables

By Arcahorn Srl.

Located in Milan, IT

The interlocking setting of the legs adds a modern feel to these tables that can be displayed together as nesting set or separately.

Category

2010s Italian Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Brass

Danish Rosewood Nesting Side Coffee Tables, 1970s

$343 / set

Danish Rosewood Nesting Side Coffee Tables, 1970s

Located in Chorzów, PL

This classic set of two Danish rosewood nesting tables is a beautiful example of mid-century design, combining elegance with functionality. Crafted in Denmark, the tables feature a r...

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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Medium "Peacock" Mirror in Cream Shagreen & Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

$3,789 / item

Medium "Peacock" Mirror in Cream Shagreen & Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The peacock mirror in cream Shagreen and bronze-patina brass details is inspired by R&Y Augousti’s iconic nesting coffee tables is the perfect accent piece to dress up any wall.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Wall Mirrors

Materials

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Large "Peacock" Mirror in Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

$4,059 / item

Large "Peacock" Mirror in Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The peacock mirror in coal black shagreen and bronze-patina brass details is inspired by R&Y Augousti’s iconic nesting coffee tables is the perfect accent piece to dress up any w...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Nesting Tricolumn Coffee Tables by MSJ Furniture Studio

$16,400 / item

Nesting Tricolumn Coffee Tables by MSJ Furniture Studio

Located in Vancouver, BC

Our Nesting Tri-column coffee Tables are inspired by columns left behind by ancient Greek and Roman architecture.

Category

2010s Canadian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Beech

Midcentury Nesting Brass and Briar Coffee Tables, Italy, 1970s

$1,719 / set

Midcentury Nesting Brass and Briar Coffee Tables, Italy, 1970s

Located in Lucija, SI

Set of 3 brass, glass and briar root nesting coffee or end tables. Made in Italy in the 1970s.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Brass

Medium "Peacock" Mirror in Mink Shagreen & Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

$3,789 / item

Medium "Peacock" Mirror in Mink Shagreen & Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The peacock mirror in mink Shagreen and bronze-patina brass details is inspired by R&Y Augousti’s iconic nesting coffee tables is the perfect accent piece to dress up any wall.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Severin Hansen Coffee Table with Nesting Tables for Haslev Brazilian Rosewood

$3,000 / set

Severin Hansen Coffee Table with Nesting Tables for Haslev Brazilian Rosewood

By Severin Hansen

Located in Dallas, TX

A trio of rosewood tables by Scandinavian master Severin Hansen. The large table could serve as a coffee table and the smaller tables as drink or tv tables. The smaller tables have a...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking ...

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Rosewood

Handmade Nesting Tables, Set Side Coffee Tables Handcrafted by French Designer

$4,687 / set

Handmade Nesting Tables, Set Side Coffee Tables Handcrafted by French Designer

Located in LANGUEUX, FR

The beauty and high quality of handmade concrete and metal tables made in France are unparalleled in the world of furniture. The blending of these two materials results in pieces tha...

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2010s French Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Concrete, Metal

Handmade Nesting Tables, Set Side Coffee Tables Handcrafted by French Designer

$7,564 / set

Handmade Nesting Tables, Set Side Coffee Tables Handcrafted by French Designer

Located in LANGUEUX, FR

The beauty and high quality of handmade concrete and metal tables made in France are unparalleled in the world of furniture. The blending of these two materials results in pieces tha...

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2010s French Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Concrete, Metal

Handmade Nesting Tables, Set Side Coffee Tables Handcrafted by French Designer

$4,687 / set

Handmade Nesting Tables, Set Side Coffee Tables Handcrafted by French Designer

Located in LANGUEUX, FR

The beauty and high quality of handmade concrete and metal tables made in France are unparalleled in the world of furniture. The blending of these two materials results in pieces tha...

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2010s French Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Concrete, Metal

Handmade Nesting Tables, Set Side Coffee Tables Handcrafted by French Designer

$4,813 / set

Handmade Nesting Tables, Set Side Coffee Tables Handcrafted by French Designer

Located in LANGUEUX, FR

The beauty and high quality of handmade concrete and metal tables made in France are unparalleled in the world of furniture. The blending of these two materials results in pieces tha...

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Handmade Nesting Tables, Set Side Coffee Tables Handcrafted by French Designer

$4,687 / set

Handmade Nesting Tables, Set Side Coffee Tables Handcrafted by French Designer

Located in LANGUEUX, FR

The beauty and high quality of handmade concrete and metal tables made in France are unparalleled in the world of furniture. The blending of these two materials results in pieces tha...

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2010s French Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Concrete, Metal

Handmade Nesting Tables, Set Side Coffee Tables Handcrafted by French Designer

$4,813 / set

Handmade Nesting Tables, Set Side Coffee Tables Handcrafted by French Designer

Located in LANGUEUX, FR

The beauty and high quality of handmade concrete and metal tables made in France are unparalleled in the world of furniture. The blending of these two materials results in pieces tha...

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2010s French Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Concrete, Metal

Handmade Nesting Tables, Set Side Coffee Tables Handcrafted by French Designer

$4,699 / set

Handmade Nesting Tables, Set Side Coffee Tables Handcrafted by French Designer

Located in LANGUEUX, FR

The beauty and high quality of handmade concrete and metal tables made in France are unparalleled in the world of furniture. The blending of these two materials results in pieces tha...

Category

2010s French Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Concrete, Metal

Handmade Nesting Tables, Set Side Coffee Tables Handcrafted by French Designer

$4,917 / set

Handmade Nesting Tables, Set Side Coffee Tables Handcrafted by French Designer

Located in LANGUEUX, FR

The beauty and high quality of handmade concrete and metal tables made in France are unparalleled in the world of furniture. The blending of these two materials results in pieces tha...

Category

2010s French Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Concrete, Metal

Handmade Nesting Tables, Set Side Coffee Tables Handcrafted by French Designer

$4,917 / set

Handmade Nesting Tables, Set Side Coffee Tables Handcrafted by French Designer

Located in LANGUEUX, FR

The beauty and high quality of handmade concrete and metal tables made in France are unparalleled in the world of furniture. The blending of these two materials results in pieces tha...

Category

2010s French Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Concrete, Metal

Handmade Nesting Tables, Set Side Coffee Tables Handcrafted by French Designer

$4,813 / set

Handmade Nesting Tables, Set Side Coffee Tables Handcrafted by French Designer

Located in LANGUEUX, FR

The beauty and high quality of handmade concrete and metal tables made in France are unparalleled in the world of furniture. The blending of these two materials results in pieces tha...

Category

2010s French Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Concrete, Metal

Handmade Nesting Tables, Set Side Coffee Tables Handcrafted by French Designer

$4,687 / set

Handmade Nesting Tables, Set Side Coffee Tables Handcrafted by French Designer

Located in LANGUEUX, FR

The beauty and high quality of handmade concrete and metal tables made in France are unparalleled in the world of furniture. The blending of these two materials results in pieces tha...

Category

2010s French Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Concrete, Metal

Handmade Nesting Tables, Set Side Coffee Tables Handcrafted by French Designer

$4,687 / set

Handmade Nesting Tables, Set Side Coffee Tables Handcrafted by French Designer

Located in LANGUEUX, FR

The beauty and high quality of handmade concrete and metal tables made in France are unparalleled in the world of furniture. The blending of these two materials results in pieces tha...

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Handmade Nesting Tables, Set Side Coffee Tables Handcrafted by French Designer

$4,699 / set

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Located in LANGUEUX, FR

The beauty and high quality of handmade concrete and metal tables made in France are unparalleled in the world of furniture. The blending of these two materials results in pieces tha...

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2010s French Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Concrete, Metal

Handmade Nesting Tables, Set Side Coffee Tables Handcrafted by French Designer

$4,687 / set

Handmade Nesting Tables, Set Side Coffee Tables Handcrafted by French Designer

Located in LANGUEUX, FR

The beauty and high quality of handmade concrete and metal tables made in France are unparalleled in the world of furniture. The blending of these two materials results in pieces tha...

Category

2010s French Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Concrete, Metal

Handmade Nesting Tables, Set Side Coffee Tables Handcrafted by French Designer

$4,687 / set

Handmade Nesting Tables, Set Side Coffee Tables Handcrafted by French Designer

Located in LANGUEUX, FR

The beauty and high quality of handmade concrete and metal tables made in France are unparalleled in the world of furniture. The blending of these two materials results in pieces tha...

Category

2010s French Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Concrete, Metal

Handmade Nesting Tables, Set Side Coffee Tables Handcrafted by French Designer

$4,813 / set

Handmade Nesting Tables, Set Side Coffee Tables Handcrafted by French Designer

Located in LANGUEUX, FR

The beauty and high quality of handmade concrete and metal tables made in France are unparalleled in the world of furniture. The blending of these two materials results in pieces tha...

Category

2010s French Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Concrete, Metal

Handmade Nesting Tables, Set Side Coffee Tables Handcrafted by French Designer

$7,564 / set

Handmade Nesting Tables, Set Side Coffee Tables Handcrafted by French Designer

Located in LANGUEUX, FR

The beauty and high quality of handmade concrete and metal tables made in France are unparalleled in the world of furniture. The blending of these two materials results in pieces tha...

Category

2010s French Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Concrete, Metal

Handmade Nesting Tables, Set Side Coffee Tables Handcrafted by French Designer

$4,573 / set

Handmade Nesting Tables, Set Side Coffee Tables Handcrafted by French Designer

Located in LANGUEUX, FR

The beauty and high quality of handmade concrete and metal tables made in France are unparalleled in the world of furniture. The blending of these two materials results in pieces tha...

Category

2010s French Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Concrete, Metal

Handmade Nesting Tables, Set Side Coffee Tables Handcrafted by French Designer

$4,354 / set

Handmade Nesting Tables, Set Side Coffee Tables Handcrafted by French Designer

Located in LANGUEUX, FR

The beauty and high quality of handmade concrete and metal tables made in France are unparalleled in the world of furniture. The blending of these two materials results in pieces tha...

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2010s French Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Concrete, Metal

Curved Nesting Table Coffee 1970s Solid Brass Italian Design Bamboo Shape

$1,650Sale Price / set|20% Off

Curved Nesting Table Coffee 1970s Solid Brass Italian Design Bamboo Shape

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Nesting table coffee 1970s design Italian style, made of solid brass in the shape of bamboo cane, the top mirror.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Brass

Heavy Solid Bronze Faux Bamboo Expansion Round Nesting Coffee Side Tables MINT!

$3,400

Heavy Solid Bronze Faux Bamboo Expansion Round Nesting Coffee Side Tables MINT!

By Maison Jansen

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Heavy Solid Bronze Faux Bamboo Expandable Round Nesting Coffee Side Tables MINT! Glass top multi level folding coffee table on wheels casters.

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

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Brass, Bronze

Gallotti & Radice Chrome Smoked Glass Nesting Tables 1980s Coffee Vintage Retro

$2,238 / set

Gallotti & Radice Chrome Smoked Glass Nesting Tables 1980s Coffee Vintage Retro

By Gallotti & Radice

Located in London, GB

Nest of 1980s Italian tables in steel chrome frame and brown smoked tempered glass, from design powerhouses Gallotti & Radice. Imported from Italy to the UK in the 1990s. The smoked...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Nesting Coffee / Side Table in Teak, Finland 1950s-60s

$1,375

Mid-Century Modern Nesting Coffee / Side Table in Teak, Finland 1950s-60s

Located in Helsinki, FI

Mid-Century Teak Nesting Tables, Finland or Denmark, 1950s. This sleek and refined set of mid-century teak nesting tables consists of three beautifully proportioned tables. Crafted i...

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Teak

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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

What are nesting side tables?
1 Answer
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.
Why are modern coffee tables so low?
1 Answer
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.
What are nesting tables?
1 Answer
1stDibs 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 Answer
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.
Who invented nesting tables?
1 Answer
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.
What were nesting tables used for?
1 Answer
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.
Why is it called a coffee table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Coffee tables were originally used in living spaces during social gatherings to support a tray containing multiple mugs, a coffee pot, creamers and sugar bowls. Low to the ground and centrally located in the space, coffee tables reduced the host or hostess’s need to constantly stand and serve her guests.
Can a coffee table be too low?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
Yes, a coffee table can be too low. Most experts recommend choosing a coffee table that is around one to two inches lower than the seat height of your sofa or loveseat. You may find it difficult to access items on the tabletop while seated if you choose a shorter table. In addition, an overly low coffee table can make a room feel cramped or unbalanced. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Sometimes, designers intentionally place ultra-low coffee tables in spaces to create a bold contrast in a large room. Feel free to break from convention when choosing a coffee table. What's most important is that the finished result appeals to you and allows you to enjoy your seating area to the fullest. Shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables on 1stDibs.
Who invented the coffee table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
No one knows for sure who invented the coffee table. The earliest examples of the occasional table can be traced back to Victorian-era Britain. At that time, makers like William Watt and Collinson and Lock were producing coffee tables in large quantities.

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

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What size should a coffee table be?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A coffee table should generally be two-thirds as long as the sofa it stands in front of and around the same height as the sofa’s seat cushions.
Is an ottoman a coffee table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What is the difference between a coffee table and a cocktail table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What is the difference between a sofa table and a coffee table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
The difference between a sofa table and a coffee table is that a sofa table is always behind the sofa and a coffee table is in front of it. Additionally, a sofa table is the same height as the sofa and a coffee table is much shorter.
What is the difference between a center table and a coffee table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
The difference between a center table and a coffee table is usually size. Center tables tend to be larger-sized accent tables placed in the center of seating areas. On the other hand, coffee tables are smaller tables usually positioned in front of sofas and loveseats. On 1stDibs, find a variety of center tables and coffee tables.
Are end tables taller than coffee tables?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.

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

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

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What is the difference between a coffee table and a console table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
The difference between a coffee table and a console table is in the design. A coffee table is a low table that comes in many shapes, such as surfaces that are rectangles, squares, ovals or circles. Console tables are taller and usually have elongated shapes, such as ovals, rectangles or semicircles. Placement is another differentiator between the two types of tables. Coffee tables usually go in front of sofas and loveseats, while console tables may be placed behind a sofa or loveseat or along a wall. Find a large collection of coffee tables and console tables on 1stDibs.
What is the difference between a side table and a coffee table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
Is there a difference between a coffee table and a cocktail table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
"Coffee table" and "cocktail table" are used interchangeably; cocktail table is the more traditional term, often applied to lower, more formal designs.
What is the standard size of a coffee table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
There isn't really a standard size of a coffee table. Manufacturers produce coffee tables in a range of sizes and shapes. However, many rectangular tables are around 45 to 48 inches in length by 25 to 28 inches in width. Heights typically range from 16 to 18 inches. Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
What is a tray top coffee table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
Tray top coffee tables are coffee tables with long, flat rectangular surfaces that are supported by an x-frame base. Low tables that were initially used as tea or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. After coffee drinking and “coffee breaks” became popular, it didn’t take long for coffee and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary tray top coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
When did coffee tables become popular?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
Coffee tables became popular in the 1920s and ’30s. Pieces from this time period often show off the characteristics of Art Deco design, such as metal accents, mirrored finishes and the use of exotic woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Coffee tables first came into use during the Victorian era, largely in response to the rise of coffee houses in London. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables.
How do you style an oval coffee table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
To style an oval coffee table, create balance with opposites. Choose a sofa and accent chairs with a boxier shape for a striking contrast. Place a rectangular tray in the center and use it to display decorative accents or to store remotes and coasters. Another approach to decorating an oval table is to use decorative accents at different heights. Think of a tall vase placed next to a low bowl and a small sculpture positioned on top of two stacked coffee table books. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oval coffee tables.

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