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Epic Coffee Table, Round - Ø60, Neutral White Travertine by GamFratesi for Gubi
By Gubi
Located in Dubai, AE
Named after the epic poems of ancient times, GamFratesi’s Epic Table for GUBI is a sculp- tural
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail...

Materials

Travertine

Elko Coffee Table
Located in Northfield, MN
Blending modern construction with timeless lines, our breakout piece, the Elko coffee table is a
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Ash, Oak, Walnut

Elko Coffee Table
Elko Coffee Table
H 18 in W 45 in D 17 in
Ellipse Coffee Table
By Isabelle Stanislas
Located in Paris, FR
neutral colors. This is a philosophy that she has continued to develop, notably through her architecture
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2010s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Ellipse Coffee Table
Ellipse Coffee Table
H 14.18 in Dm 51.19 in
Expanding Small Coffee Table
By Zanaboni Edizioni
Located in Milan, IT
The sculpted, geometrical design of this sleek coffee table will superbly blend into a variety of
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2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Expanding Small Coffee Table
Expanding Small Coffee Table
H 6.89 in W 47.25 in D 43.31 in
Luxury Modern Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
distinctive table boasts a Neutral Metallic finish—a seamless blend of silver and gold—that accentuates its
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cockta...

Materials

Metal

Luxury Modern Coffee Table
Luxury Modern Coffee Table
H 19 in W 48 in D 20 in
Maison Regain Ceramic Coffee Table
By Maison Regain
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Ceramic tile coffee table in beautiful neutral tones by Maison Regain, circa 1970s Elm wood
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Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Elm

Maison Regain Ceramic Coffee Table
Maison Regain Ceramic Coffee Table
H 13.75 in W 49.5 in D 24 in
De Sede Circular Coffee Table
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-611/93 large coffee table by De Sede. DS-611 coffee table series is a stylish counterpart to the
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

De Sede Circular Coffee Table
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-611/93 large coffee table by De Sede. DS-611 coffee table series is a stylish counterpart to the
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Slim Irony Small Coffee Table
By Zeus
Located in Milan, IT
This exquisite coffee table will make a statement in a black and white or neutral-colored decor
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2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel, Iron

Slim Irony Small Coffee Table
Slim Irony Small Coffee Table
H 13.39 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Square Luxury Modern Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted in a modern mix of materials, its streamlined frame adds a note of luxe in a Neutral
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cockta...

Materials

Metal

Square Luxury Modern Coffee Table
Square Luxury Modern Coffee Table
H 19 in W 48 in D 48 in
Oak Parquetry Square Coffee Table
Located in High Point, NC
A sleek design in neutral shades of pigmented oak. The geometric pattern creates a special effect
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2010s Polish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Oak Parquetry Square Coffee Table
Oak Parquetry Square Coffee Table
H 21.7 in W 20.1 in D 20.1 in
Oak Parquetry Rectangular Coffee Table
Located in High Point, NC
A sleek design in neutral shades of pigmented oak. The geometric pattern creates a special effect
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2010s European Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Oak Parquetry Rectangular Coffee Table
Oak Parquetry Rectangular Coffee Table
H 15.7 in W 47.2 in D 23.8 in
Upholstered Coffee Table with Nickel Base
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This rectangle coffee table, tightly upholstered an attractive neutral performance fabric, has a
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Late 20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Nickel

20th Century Italian Marble Coffee Table
Located in High Point, NC
The formal simplicity and rich materiality of this travertine marble coffee table create an
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20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

20th Century Italian Marble Coffee Table
20th Century Italian Marble Coffee Table
H 14.8 in W 46.8 in D 23 in
20th Century Italian Travertine Coffee Table
Located in High Point, NC
The formal simplicity and rich materiality of this travertine marble coffee table create an
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Dry Inlaid Rectangular Polychrome Coffee Table
By Durame
Located in Milan, IT
shades lends this coffee table its superb dynamism, emphasized by the inlays' sharp and irregular cut
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2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Pedestal Coffee Table by Txt.Ure
Located in Geneve, CH
Pedestal Coffee Table by Txt.Ure Perla Valtierra Dimensions: W 83 x D 57 x H 50 cm Materials
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Other

Pedestal Coffee Table by Txt.Ure
Pedestal Coffee Table by Txt.Ure
H 19.69 in W 32.68 in D 22.45 in
Travertine Coffee table with Wooden Legs
Located in Coulsdon, GB
Introducing our exquisite Travertine Coffee Table where each piece of travertine tells a story of
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Vintage Springer Style Grasscloth Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fantastic vintage grass cloth plinth base coffee table in the unmistakable style of German-American
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Grasscloth

1970s French Stone and Wood Coffee Table
Located in Toronto, CA
An interesting coffee table that showcases contrast of material and shape. High polish striped wood
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Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

Travertine square coffee table mid modern century
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Bruxelles, BE
A massive table top in Travertine, known for its beauty, durability, and clean, neutral appearance
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Vintage 1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Mid-Century Modern Travertine Square Coffee Table, Side Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-Century Modern travertine square coffee table ~ Side table is the perfect choice for a clean
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Vintage Postmodern Plastered Sirmos 'Quarry' Coffee Table
By Sirmos
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Sirmos ‘Quarry’ coffee table made out of speckled plaster, c1970s. 42” diameter x 15.25h. Perfect
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Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Plaster

Quadro Titanium Coffee Table by Ferdinando Meccani
By Meccani Design
Located in Milan, IT
A restrained, clean-cut durmast frame traces the silhouette of this coffee table, an exquisite
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2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Vintage Modern Marble and Chrome Coffee Table
Located in Doylestown, PA
Exceptional modern solid marble and chrome coffee table. Sleek design features double rectangular
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1990s Unknown Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Chrome

Black and Brown Concrete Drip Coffee Table
Located in Cazadero, CA
This unusual and dramatic black and brown abstract marble-esque concrete coffee table with drip
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2010s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Concrete

Mosaic Coffee Table with Floating Top, 1950s
By Mado Jolain
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage midcentury mosaic tile table. Striped design with neutral stone tile striped with blues and
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Mosaic Coffee Table with Floating Top, 1950s
Mosaic Coffee Table with Floating Top, 1950s
H 19.69 in W 35.83 in D 18.51 in
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Sofa Table Coffee Table, 1950s Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage coffee table or sofa table from wood with stunning motifs designed and
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Metal Drum Coffee Table - Stainless Steel - Finish: Bronze
By Spazio Bressan
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Introducing Tropea, a coffee table that redefines sophistication and simplicity, bringing a touch
Category

2010s Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Stainless Steel

Huge Live-Edge Petrified Wood Coffee Table, Approximately
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fabulous petrified wood slab top and iron base coffee table. This custom coffee table has been
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Continuous Coffee Table II - Hand applied wood veneer
By Atelier FM
Located in New York, NY
finish was purposely selected to evoke a “tone-on-tone” aesthetic of stark neutrals in which no one
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21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Palmwood, Wood

Continuous Coffee Table I - Hand applied wood veneer
By Atelier FM
Located in New York, NY
finish was purposely selected to evoke a “tone-on-tone” aesthetic of stark neutrals in which no one
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut, Wood

Antique French Renaissance Fruitwood Granite Top Coffee Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Renaissance Fruitwood Granite Top Coffee Table was beautifully sculpted from solid
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Mid-20th Century French Renaissance Revival Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Mid-Century Octagonal Cipollino Ondulato Marble Coffee Table Italy
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Elevate Your Space with a Mid-Century Octagonal Cipollino Ondulato Marble Coffee Table Introducing
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Travertine, Marble

Antique Italian Painted Wrought Iron Marble Top Coffee Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Italian Painted Wrought Iron Marble Top Coffee Table will bring a taste of the splendor of
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Early 20th Century Italian Louis XIV Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Wrought Iron

Antique Italian Painted Wrought Iron Marble Top Coffee Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Italian Painted Wrought Iron Marble Top Coffee Table will bring a taste of the splendor of
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Early 20th Century Italian Louis XIV Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Wrought Iron

Marquetry Contemporary Design Coffee Table Carrara Marble, Marquina, Yellow
By Joaquín Moll, Meddel
Located in VALVERDE DEL MAJANO, CL
Contemporary design marquetry coffee table Carrara marble, Marquina, Spain yellow with iron
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2010s Spanish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble, Iron

Brutalist coffee table in oak and marble France 1960
By Wendell Castle
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Amazing brutalist shaped coffee table made in France 1960s. Tis stunning sculpted, diabolo shaped
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble

Carlo Hauner Coffee Table Made by Forma, Italy, 1961
By Carlo Hauner
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Highly versatile coffee table designed by Carlo Hauner and manufactured by Forma, Italy 1961. This
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Tavolo Morbido Coffee Table by Studio Mignone in Resin with Glass Table Top
By Studio Mignone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A coffee table that blurs the lines between art and design, emerging from a foundation of
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2010s Australian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Concrete

French Louis XVI Style Marble Top Carved Walnut Coffee Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
French Louis XVI style oval marble top coffee table, perfect size, with beautifully carved floret
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Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Modern Salemas Coffee Tables Patagonia Granite Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
. Salemas coffee table was designed to enhance the serene interior spaces of your home with its neutral
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Statuary Marble

Tiered Yellow Coffee Table, Osis Pila Midi by Llot Llov
By LLOT LLOV
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This three-tiered coffee table adds both a surprising amount of storage and a bright-yet-neutral
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2010s German Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Vintage Maitland-Smith Tessellated Stone Coffee Table with Brass Trim
By Maitland Smith
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Maitland-Smith Tessellated stone coffee table with brass trim Offered for sale is a
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Brass

Matt Yellow, Single Form Square Aluminium Coffee Table - Indoor / Outdoor
By Jo Wilton and Mirka Grohn
Located in Leicester, GB
The Single Form Coffee Table is a modern minimal design with a focus on form and function. Made in
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Mid Century Modern Coffee Table By Drexel, Declaration Line, c1960s
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Step back in time and elevate your living space with this stunning vintage coffee table, a true gem
Category

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

Materials

Walnut, Rosewood

Raquette 183 Silk-Gray Top Coffee Table by Cristina Celestino
By Billiani 1911
Located in Milan, IT
Distinguished by an elegant wicker-inspired design, this coffee table in whitened ash makes for a
Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Diamond shaped coffee table in travertine mid-century Italy 1960
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful and unique diamond shaped coffee table by unknown designer or manufacturer, Italy 1970
Category

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

Materials

Travertine

Vintage Henry Link Style Wicker Coffee Table With Glass Top
By Henry Link
Located in Trenton, NJ
vintage coffee table showcases a unique oval shape that makes a stylish yet neutral center piece in any
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Late 20th Century Unknown Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wicker, Glass

Cipollino marble Coffee Table "Eye" by Roche Bobois, Italy, 1970s
By Roche Bobois
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Looking for a stunning coffee table that blends modern design with Italian luxury? Look no further
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Oval-Shaped Petrified Wood Slab Coffee Table on Iron Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
An impressive petrified wood top and iron base coffee table. This custom coffee table has been
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Brutalist Terrazzo Coffee Table in Style of Erling Viksjø, 1970s
By Erling Viksjø
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Elegant Vintage Brutalist Granito Terrazzo Coffee Table with Teak Frame Discover a true
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Modern Salemas Coffee Tables Statuary Marble Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
. Salemas coffee table was designed to enhance the serene interior spaces of your home with its neutral
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Statuary Marble, Onyx, Carrara Marble

Modern Salemas Coffee Tables Sahara Noir Marble Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
. Salemas coffee table was designed to enhance the serene interior spaces of your home with its neutral
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Statuary Marble

Modern Salemas Coffee Tables Calacatta Marble Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
. Salemas coffee table was designed to enhance the serene interior spaces of your home with its neutral
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Carrara Marble, Statuary Marble

Modern Salemas Coffee Tables Dover White Marble Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
. Salemas coffee table was designed to enhance the serene interior spaces of your home with its neutral
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Onyx, Marble

Modern Salemas Coffee Tables Egyptian Onyx Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
. Salemas coffee table was designed to enhance the serene interior spaces of your home with its neutral
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Carrara Marble, Statuary Marble

Midcentury Lane Altavista Parsons Legs Coffee Table with Herringbone Design Top
By Lane Furniture
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Midcentury Lane Altavista Parsons legs coffee table with Herringbone design top. This Midcentury
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Gubi TS Outdoor Round Travertine Coffee Table Designed by GamFratesi
By Gubi, GamFratesi Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
any interior and setting. Now, the black-based TS Side and Coffee Tables are getting the outdoor
Category

2010s Danish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Dish Solid Wood Contemporary Sculptural Carved Side Coffee Table Walnut
By Grain
Located in Bainbridge Island, WA
Taking inspiration from a collection of hand carved tables, a scooped out tabletop with a sloping
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

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Neutral Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the neutral coffee table you’re looking for. Each neutral coffee table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and stone. Find 240 options for an antique or vintage neutral coffee table now, or shop our selection of 133 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the neutral 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. A neutral coffee table made by modern designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made neutral coffee table over the years, but those crafted by Andrianna Shamaris, Emeco and Sir Norman Foster are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Neutral Coffee Table?

A neutral coffee table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,800, while the lowest priced sells for $45 and the highest can go for as much as $61,025.
Questions About Neutral Coffee Table
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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, 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 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 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 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.
  • 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 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 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, 2024
    Yes, a coffee table should generally be lower than a couch. However, the top of the table should only be slightly lower than the couch to maintain a balanced look. A good rule of thumb is to choose a table no more than one inch shorter than your sofa's seat height. Explore a large collection of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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.