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Meccanic Constructions Coffee Table
Meccanic Constructions Coffee Table

Meccanic Constructions Coffee Table

By Kiki & Joost, Joost van Bleiswijk

Located in Eindhoven, NL

handcraft pieces of refined beauty. The series includes coffee table, shade extra large floor lamp

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Floating Frames Coffee Table
Floating Frames Coffee Table

Floating Frames Coffee Table

By Kiki & Joost, Kiki van Eijk

Located in Eindhoven, NL

ceramic part she highlights its function. The collection includes lighting, coffee table, candleholder, a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Brutalist Oak Coffee Table, 1960s
Brutalist Oak Coffee Table, 1960s

Brutalist Oak Coffee Table, 1960s

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

A sturdy Brutalist oak coffee table featuring thick legs and a solid, substantial tabletop

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

"Bovenkamp" Teak Coffee Table, 1960s
"Bovenkamp" Teak Coffee Table, 1960s

"Bovenkamp" Teak Coffee Table, 1960s

By Bovenkamp

Located in Delft, NL

"Bovenkamp" teak coffee table, 1960s Coffee table made by Bovenkamp, Netherlands The table is

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

1960s Dutch Oak Coffee Table
1960s Dutch Oak Coffee Table

1960s Dutch Oak Coffee Table

Located in London, London

1960s Dutch Oak Coffee Table This is a mid-century Dutch oak coffee table, characterized by its

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Country Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Dutch Bleached Pine Coffee Table
Dutch Bleached Pine Coffee Table

Dutch Bleached Pine Coffee Table

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Late 19th C Dutch bleached pine coffee table. 1890. Dimensions 38.5 inches (98 cms) Wide 19

Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Pine

Ollain Coffee Table by Tellurico
Ollain Coffee Table by Tellurico

Ollain Coffee Table by Tellurico

Located in Geneve, CH

Ollain Coffee Table by Tellurico Limited Edition Of 6 + 1 A.P. Pieces. Signed And Numbered

Category

2010s Dutch Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Other

Kluskens Thick-Wood Coffee Tables
Kluskens Thick-Wood Coffee Tables

Kluskens Thick-Wood Coffee Tables

By Kluskens

Located in Nederweert, NL

A new interpretation on brutal design. These round coffee tables have been made to last forever. It

Category

2010s Dutch Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Kluskens Wild Spirit Coffee Table
Kluskens Wild Spirit Coffee Table

Kluskens Wild Spirit Coffee Table

By Kluskens

Located in Nederweert, NL

The Wild Spirit coffee table has various qualities that make it a striking piece of furniture. The

Category

2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Peter Ghyczy Coffee or Side Table
Peter Ghyczy Coffee or Side Table

Peter Ghyczy Coffee or Side Table

Located in Delft, NL

Peter Ghyczy coffee or side table Born in 1940 in Hungary, Peter Ghyczy became a German designer

Category

20th Century Dutch Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Mid Century teak coffee table.
Mid Century teak coffee table.

Mid Century teak coffee table.

By Cees Braakman

Located in Weesp, NL

1950's Cees Braakman Mid Century Cees Teak Coffee Table. Beautiful teak coffee table with

Category

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

Materials

Formica, Teak

Sculptural, Brutalistic, Monolithic  Coffee Table /Side Table/ Object
Sculptural, Brutalistic, Monolithic  Coffee Table /Side Table/ Object

Sculptural, Brutalistic, Monolithic Coffee Table /Side Table/ Object

By Jan Paul

Located in Maastricht, NL

GRIP coffee Sculptural, brutalistic, monolithic Coffee table /side table/ object design: JAN PAUL

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bamboo

Rare Organic Brutalist oak coffee table 1970s
Rare Organic Brutalist oak coffee table 1970s

Rare Organic Brutalist oak coffee table 1970s

Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp

A rare Dutch organic brutalist coffee table in solid oak, manufactured in the Netherlands circa

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Coffee table, Peter Ghyczy, 132x132 cm
Coffee table, Peter Ghyczy, 132x132 cm

Coffee table, Peter Ghyczy, 132x132 cm

By Peter Ghyczy

Located in Neuss, NW

Large coffee table from the 1970s by Peter Ghyczy. High-quality brass feet and a table top made of

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Art Piece Coffee table Kevlar and concrete
Art Piece Coffee table Kevlar and concrete

Art Piece Coffee table Kevlar and concrete

By Rutger de Regt

Located in The Hague, NL

Art Piece coffee table by Rutger de Regt Netherlands

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Concrete

“Untouchables” sculptural streamline coffee table (table base only)
“Untouchables” sculptural streamline coffee table (table base only)

“Untouchables” sculptural streamline coffee table (table base only)

By Jan Paul

Located in Maastricht, NL

Untouchables” sculptural streamline coffee table (table base only) “Untouchables” coffee-table is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Aluminum Coffee Table by Paul Coenen
Aluminum Coffee Table by Paul Coenen

Aluminum Coffee Table by Paul Coenen

By Paul Coenen

Located in Geneve, CH

Aluminum Coffee Table By Paul Coenen Dimensions: D 100 x W 100 x H 35 cm Materials: Aluminum. Paul

Category

2010s Dutch Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

La Mesa Coffee Table by Tellurico
La Mesa Coffee Table by Tellurico

La Mesa Coffee Table by Tellurico

Located in Geneve, CH

La Mesa Coffee Table by Tellurico Limited Edition Of 6 + 1 A.P. Pieces. Signed And Numbered

Category

2010s Dutch Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Other

Brutalist Solid Elm Wood Coffee Table
Brutalist Solid Elm Wood Coffee Table

Brutalist Solid Elm Wood Coffee Table

Located in Weesp, NL

Striking robust brutalist coffee table made of solid Elm wood. The elm has warm colors and a

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

1000 Piedi Coffee Table by Tellurico
1000 Piedi Coffee Table by Tellurico

1000 Piedi Coffee Table by Tellurico

Located in Geneve, CH

1000 Piedi Coffee Table by Tellurico Limited Edition Of 6 + 1 A.P. Pieces. Signed And Numbered

Category

2010s Dutch Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Other

“Untouchables” Sculptural Streamline Shaped Coffee Table
“Untouchables” Sculptural Streamline Shaped Coffee Table

“Untouchables” Sculptural Streamline Shaped Coffee Table

By Jan Paul

Located in Maastricht, NL

Untouchables” sculptural streamline coffee table (table base only) “Untouchables” coffee-table is

Category

2010s Dutch Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Solid Walnut Minimalist Hari Coffee Table
Solid Walnut Minimalist Hari Coffee Table

Solid Walnut Minimalist Hari Coffee Table

By Mokko Amsterdam

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Inspired by the simplicity of traditional Japanese architectural timber structures. The low coffee

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Solid Walnut Minimalist Hari Coffee Table
Solid Walnut Minimalist Hari Coffee Table

Solid Walnut Minimalist Hari Coffee Table

By Mokko Amsterdam

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Inspired by the simplicity of traditional Japanese architectural timber structures. The low coffee

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Solid Walnut Brutalist Hari Coffee Table
Solid Walnut Brutalist Hari Coffee Table

Solid Walnut Brutalist Hari Coffee Table

By Mokko Amsterdam

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Inspired by the simplicity of traditional Japanese architectural timber structures. The low coffee

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

"Flatscreen" Chairs by Schimmel and Schweikle, Netherlands, 2019
"Flatscreen" Chairs by Schimmel and Schweikle, Netherlands, 2019

"Flatscreen" Chairs by Schimmel and Schweikle, Netherlands, 2019

By Janne Schimmel

Located in Antwerp, BE

shape our understanding of space and everyday things. Janne Schimmel (Netherlands) and Moreno Schweikle

Category

2010s Dutch Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Solid Oak Wooden Hari Coffee Table
Solid Oak Wooden Hari Coffee Table

Solid Oak Wooden Hari Coffee Table

By Mokko Amsterdam

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Inspired by the simplicity of traditional Japanese architectural timber structures. The low coffee

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Vintage Mid-Century Design Modernist Coffee Table
Vintage Mid-Century Design Modernist Coffee Table

Vintage Mid-Century Design Modernist Coffee Table

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

Vintage mid-century coffee table featuring a birch wood top paired with a chrome-plated metal base

Category

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

Materials

Steel, Chrome

“Dumbell” Sculptural Coffee Table / Sculpture / Object
“Dumbell” Sculptural Coffee Table / Sculpture / Object

“Dumbell” Sculptural Coffee Table / Sculpture / Object

Located in Maastricht, NL

“DUMBELL” sculptural coffee table / sculpture / object / Two metal spheres seemingly flow like

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Steel

Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau Coffee Table, 1900s
Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau Coffee Table, 1900s

Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau Coffee Table, 1900s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning and elegant Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau coffee table. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s

Category

Antique Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

European Walnut And Giltwood Coffee Table
European Walnut And Giltwood Coffee Table

European Walnut And Giltwood Coffee Table

Located in Essex, MA

The rectangular top with an 18th century walnut and marquetry panel with a brass border and a klismos form trestle base with turned stretcher. Provenance; Mallett New York.

Category

Antique 1810s Dutch Neoclassical Revival Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

"Metsidian" Unique Coffee Table/Cocktail Table in Obsidian and Copper
"Metsidian" Unique Coffee Table/Cocktail Table in Obsidian and Copper

"Metsidian" Unique Coffee Table/Cocktail Table in Obsidian and Copper

By Janne Kyttanen

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

chrome mesh. The result is a compelling metamorphosis; the impossible becomes reality. Coffee table

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Copper

Beautiful Rural Coffee Table with Contemporary Architecture
Beautiful Rural Coffee Table with Contemporary Architecture

Beautiful Rural Coffee Table with Contemporary Architecture

Located in Beerse, VAN

Beautiful rural coffee table with contemporary architecture. The table is made of solid Wenge

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Country Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wenge

Paul Kingma rectangular Coffee table , 1970’s
Paul Kingma rectangular Coffee table , 1970’s

Paul Kingma rectangular Coffee table , 1970’s

By Paul Kingma

Located in Delft, NL

Paul Kingma rectangular Coffee table , 1970’s Dimensions: 140 cm W, 79,5cm D , 32 cm H Material

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Metal

1930s Dutch Art Deco Amsterdam School Coffee Table
1930s Dutch Art Deco Amsterdam School Coffee Table

1930s Dutch Art Deco Amsterdam School Coffee Table

Located in London, London

A Dutch oak coffee table in the manner of the Amsterdam School, dating from the early to mid-20th

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Onyx Coffee Table by OS and OOS
Onyx Coffee Table by OS and OOS

Onyx Coffee Table by OS and OOS

By Oskar Peet and Sophie Mensen

Located in Geneve, CH

Onyx coffee table by OS and OOS Dimensions: 55 x 47 x 40 cm Materials: Onyx and Verde Patrizia

Category

2010s Dutch Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Onyx

Onyx Coffee Table by Os and Oos
Onyx Coffee Table by Os and Oos

Onyx Coffee Table by Os and Oos

By Oskar Peet and Sophie Mensen

Located in Geneve, CH

Onyx coffee table by OS And OOS Dimensions: 55 x 45 x 40 cm Materials: onyx and green marble The

Category

2010s Dutch Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Onyx

Rustic Farmhouse Vintage Brutalist Coffee Table Solid Oak
Rustic Farmhouse Vintage Brutalist Coffee Table Solid Oak

Rustic Farmhouse Vintage Brutalist Coffee Table Solid Oak

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

This large, round coffee table from the 1960s is crafted in the Brutalist style and made of heavy

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Walnut Art Deco Modernist Coffee table or Cocktail table, 1920s
Walnut Art Deco Modernist Coffee table or Cocktail table, 1920s

Walnut Art Deco Modernist Coffee table or Cocktail table, 1920s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning and rare Art Deco Modernist coffee table or cocktail table. Striking Dutch design from the

Category

Vintage 1940s Dutch Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine, Brass

Vintage Coffee Table with Inlaid Top, 1960s
Vintage Coffee Table with Inlaid Top, 1960s

Vintage Coffee Table with Inlaid Top, 1960s

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

A unique coffee table featuring a brass frame and an exceptionally inlaid tabletop composed of hand

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Rustic Natural Cleaned Solid Oak Round Coffee Table or Low Table
Rustic Natural Cleaned Solid Oak Round Coffee Table or Low Table

Rustic Natural Cleaned Solid Oak Round Coffee Table or Low Table

Located in Casteren, NL

This authentic round coffee table was made from reclaimed oak beams. It is a piece of family

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Handcrafted Sculptural Coffee Table “La Mesa”, Contemporary Blue Side Table
Handcrafted Sculptural Coffee Table “La Mesa”, Contemporary Blue Side Table

Handcrafted Sculptural Coffee Table “La Mesa”, Contemporary Blue Side Table

By Tellurico

Located in Eindhoven, NL

La Mesa is a collectible design coffee table by Tellurico Design Studio, part of the Ollain

Category

2010s Dutch Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Composition

Kluskens Tulip Coffee Table in Solid Walnut
Kluskens Tulip Coffee Table in Solid Walnut

Kluskens Tulip Coffee Table in Solid Walnut

By Kluskens

Located in Nederweert, NL

Tulip Side Table The Netherlands is renowned for its beautiful tulips. The ‘Tulip’ side table

Category

2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Kluskens Tulip Coffee Table in Solid Walnut
Kluskens Tulip Coffee Table in Solid Walnut

Kluskens Tulip Coffee Table in Solid Walnut

By Kluskens

Located in Nederweert, NL

Tulip Side Table The Netherlands is renowned for its beautiful tulips. The ‘Tulip’ side table

Category

2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Moja Coffee Table by Albert Potgieter Designs
Moja Coffee Table by Albert Potgieter Designs

Moja Coffee Table by Albert Potgieter Designs

Located in Geneve, CH

Moja coffee table by Albert Potgieter Designs Dimensions: L 120 x W 60x H 40 cm Materials

Category

2010s Dutch Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Redemption Coffee Table by Albert Potgieter Designs
Redemption Coffee Table by Albert Potgieter Designs

Redemption Coffee Table by Albert Potgieter Designs

Located in Geneve, CH

Redemption coffee table by Albert Potgieter Designs. Dimensions: L 120 x W 60x H 40 cm. Materials

Category

2010s Dutch Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Kluskens Cloudy Impromptu Coffee Table in Solid Oak
Kluskens Cloudy Impromptu Coffee Table in Solid Oak

Kluskens Cloudy Impromptu Coffee Table in Solid Oak

By Kluskens

Located in Nederweert, NL

Coffee Tables ‘Cloudy Impromptu’ Jiří Krejčiřík x Kluskens Just like its musical namesake, Cloudy

Category

2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Dutch Art Deco Stained Beech Coffee Table
Dutch Art Deco Stained Beech Coffee Table

Dutch Art Deco Stained Beech Coffee Table

Located in Weesp, NL

Stylish and elegant dutch Art Deco / Amsterdam School stained beech coffee table. Beautiful dutch

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Beech

Recycling Reject Coffee Table by Tim Teven
Recycling Reject Coffee Table by Tim Teven

Recycling Reject Coffee Table by Tim Teven

Located in Geneve, CH

Recycling reject coffee table by Tim Teven Dimensions: 101 x 70 x 33.5 cm Materials: Recycled

Category

2010s Dutch Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Composition

Cees Braackman for Editions Pastoé, coffee table
Cees Braackman for Editions Pastoé, coffee table

Cees Braackman for Editions Pastoé, coffee table

By Pastoe, Cees Braakman

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Cees Braackman for Editions Pastoé, coffee table the tray is scratched and there is a major blow

Category

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

Materials

Beech

Walnut Coffee Table Brutalist - Hari by Mokko
Walnut Coffee Table Brutalist - Hari by Mokko

Walnut Coffee Table Brutalist - Hari by Mokko

By Mokko Amsterdam

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Inspired by the simplicity of traditional Japanese architectural timber structures. The low coffee

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Brutalist Solid Walnut Wooden Hari Coffee Table
Brutalist Solid Walnut Wooden Hari Coffee Table

Brutalist Solid Walnut Wooden Hari Coffee Table

By Mokko Amsterdam

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Inspired by the simplicity of traditional Japanese architectural timber structures. The low coffee

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Sabine Marcelis 'Stacked Collection' coffee table for SIDE
Sabine Marcelis 'Stacked Collection' coffee table for SIDE

Sabine Marcelis 'Stacked Collection' coffee table for SIDE

By Sabine Marcelis

Located in Barcelona, ES

Sabine Marcelis From “Stacked Collection” for SIDE Coffee Table Resin and Sunrise Delight Onyx

Category

2010s Dutch Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Onyx

Brutalist Wrought Iron and Slate Coffee Table or Cocktail Table, 1970s
Brutalist Wrought Iron and Slate Coffee Table or Cocktail Table, 1970s

Brutalist Wrought Iron and Slate Coffee Table or Cocktail Table, 1970s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning and elegant Brutalist coffee table or cocktail table. Striking Dutch design from the 1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Slate, Wrought Iron

Brutalist Hari Coffee Table in Solid Oak
Brutalist Hari Coffee Table in Solid Oak

Brutalist Hari Coffee Table in Solid Oak

By Mokko Amsterdam

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Inspired by the simplicity of traditional Japanese architectural timber structures. The low coffee

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Elegant Coffee Table in Glass and Brass
Elegant Coffee Table in Glass and Brass

Elegant Coffee Table in Glass and Brass

Located in Tilburg, NL

Very elegant coffee table in glass and brass. A classic design with flowing lines, great curves and

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Brutalist Solid Oak Wooden Hari Coffee Table
Brutalist Solid Oak Wooden Hari Coffee Table

Brutalist Solid Oak Wooden Hari Coffee Table

By Mokko Amsterdam

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Inspired by the simplicity of traditional Japanese architectural timber structures. The low coffee

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

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Netherlands Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Netherlands coffee table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and glass, every Netherlands coffee table was constructed with great care. There are 681 variations of the antique or vintage Netherlands coffee table you’re looking for, while we also have 114 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the Netherlands coffee table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each Netherlands coffee table bearing Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one Netherlands coffee table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Paul Kingma, Peter Ghyczy and Gispen produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Netherlands Coffee Table?

The average selling price for a Netherlands coffee table at 1stDibs is $1,887, while they’re typically $375 on the low end and $56,515 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Coffee-tables-cocktail-tables for You

As a practical focal point in your living area, antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables are an invaluable addition to any interior.

Low tables that were initially used as tea tables or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. Early coffee tables surfaced in Victorian-era England, likely influenced by the use of tea tables in Japanese tea gardens. In the United States, furniture makers worked to introduce low, long tables into their offerings as the popularity of coffee and “coffee breaks” took hold during the late 19th century and early 20th century.

It didn’t take long for coffee tables and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Originally, these tables were as simple as they are practical — as high as your sofa and made primarily of wood. In recent years, however, metal, glass and plastics have become popular in coffee tables and cocktail tables, and design hasn’t been restricted to the conventional low profile, either.

Visionary craftspeople such as Paul Evans introduced bold, geometric designs that challenge the traditional idea of what a coffee table can be. The elongated rectangles and wide boxy forms of Evans’s desirable Cityscape coffee table, for example, will meet your needs but undoubtedly prove imposing in your living space.

If you’re shopping for an older coffee table to bring into your home — be it an antique Georgian-style coffee table made of mahogany or walnut with decorative inlays or a classic square mid-century modern piece comprised of rosewood designed by the likes of Ettore Sottsass — there are a few things you should keep in mind.

Both the table itself and what you put on it should align with the overall design of the room, not just by what you think looks fashionable in isolation. According to interior designer Tamara Eaton, the material of your vintage coffee table is something you need to consider. “With a glass coffee table, you also have to think about the surface underneath, like the rug or floor,” she says. “With wood and stone tables, you think about what’s on top.”

Find the perfect centerpiece for any room, no matter what your personal furniture style on 1stDibs — shop Art Deco coffee tables, travertine coffee tables and other antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables today.

Questions About Netherlands Coffee Table
  • 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 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 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 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 ExpertApril 5, 2024
    How big a coffee table for a sectional should be depends on the dimensions of the sectional. For a balanced look, a coffee table should be roughly two-thirds of the length of the sofa portion of a sofa and chaise sectional. If you have an L-shaped sofa, the coffee table should be around two-thirds of the length of each arm. Find a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To authenticate your Noguchi coffee table, there are three different marks to look for. Isamu Noguchi’s signature will be on the edge of the table and on a medallion under the base. Even under the medallion, you will find Noguchi’s initials. Shop a collection of properly vetted Noguchi pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To stack books on a coffee table, place the largest one on the bottom with the spine facing the focal piece of furniture, usually the sofa. Then, add the next largest, lining up the inner edges so that the spines create a stepped effect. Continue adding books to complete the stack and top it off with a decorative object if you wish. Shop a variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To date a Lane coffee table, look for the serial number on the underside of the piece. On most Lane coffee tables, reading the number from right to left will tell you the date that the table was manufactured. For example, a serial number that says 852140 would have been produced on April 12, 1958. Founded in Virginia in the early 20th century, Lane is largely known for its cedar chests and innovative mid-century modern designs. Find a variety of Lane coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A tall coffee table is usually called exactly that — a tall coffee table. Coffee tables, also referred to as cocktail tables, are generally designed to sit at or below the sofa's seat height. These tables may come in a range of sizes, but they are often between 16 and 18 inches high and are designed in a variety of lengths and widths. They’re meant to provide a practical table-top surface that complements your living room layout. (A tall version might also be suitable for use as a dining table.) Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tall coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    The best height for a coffee table is around 1 to 2 inches lower than the seat height of the adjacent sofa. Most sofas feature seat heights of around 17 or 18 inches. As a result, the most common height for coffee tables is 15 to 17 inches. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The best coffee table for a sectional can be a round coffee table, particularly with respect to U-shaped sectionals. The circular design creates a sense of balance in small spaces and renders it easy for guests to move to and fro, especially when surrounded by chairs. Find a collection of antique and vintage coffee tables on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    The average height of a coffee table is around 16 to 18 inches. Designers typically choose this height to create a balance between coffee tables and sofas. The average seat height of sofas is 17 to 18 inches, and experts typically recommend that coffee tables be no more than 1 inch shorter than sofa-seat height. Explore a diverse assortment of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Whether glass coffee tables are durable depends on the craftsmanship and the materials. Generally, tables with tempered glass are less likely to shatter and break. How well you care for a coffee table will also impact its life span. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of glass coffee tables.