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Octagonal Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This striking octagonal coffee table, inspired by the designs of Jules Wabbes, features an ebonized
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
1930s Modernist Octagonal Coffee Table
Located in Marseille, FR
Octagonal coffee table 1930 modernist dimension to take dimension height 38 cm for u tray diameter
Category
20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Fruitwood
Roger Capron Octagonal Coffee Table
By Roger Capron
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Roger Capron walnut and ceramic tile octagonal coffee table. The triangular tiles are likely
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
Walnut and Brass Octagonal Coffee Table. French work. Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice octagonal coffee table is made of burr walnut and brass. This is a French work
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$2,853 Sale Price
30% Off
H 15.95 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Rodolfo Dubarry's 1970s Spanish Gilded Brass Octagonal Coffee Table with Mirrors
By Rodolfo Dubarry
Located in Marbella, ES
Rodolfo Dubarry’s 1970s Spanish gilded octagonal coffee table with mirrors made up of hand worked
Category
Mid-20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
$2,504
H 14.18 in W 28.35 in D 28.35 in
Spanish 1980s Rodolfo Dubarry's Signed Octagonal Coffee Table
By Rodolfo Dubarry
Located in Marbella, ES
Spanish 1980s Rodolfo Dubarry's signed octagonal coffee table
Hand crafted with fine brass sheets
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Charles Hollis Jones Mid Century Brass and Lucite Octagonal Coffee Table
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Countryside, IL
Charles Hollis Jones mid century brass and lucite octagonal coffee table.
Coffee table measures
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$995 / set
H 16.5 in W 36 in D 36 in
Vintage Boho Bamboo Medallion Octagon Coffee Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Boho Bamboo Medallion Octagon Coffee Table. Crafted with a keen eye for detail, this unique piece
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Glass
Octagonal Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Octagonal, stainless steel and brass coffee table with cross base and glass top.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Midcentury Small Octagon Coffee Table
Located in Delray Beach, FL
One of a kind coffee table made of wood frame, all eight sides artistically covered by vintage
Category
20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Octagonal Modernist Coffee Table Attributed to Acerbis
Located in New York, NY
Modernist octagonal coffee table attributed to Acerbis
in steel and black laminate with three
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Antique Moroccan Painted Octagon Coffee Table
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive antique Moroccan coffee table handcrafted in indigenous hardwoods featuring an octagon
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
Italian Travertine Octagon Coffee Table, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice Italian coffee table from the 80's, handcrafted out of travertine.
The octagon plate
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Mid-Century Modern Octagonal Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nice mid-century table with a large octagonal top with plenty of room to kick up your feet and
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Elongated Octagonal Coffee Table, Morocco, Midcentury
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Morocco from the High Atlas region, an elongated octagonally shaped glass top coffee
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Chrome and Glass Octagonal Coffee Table
By Paul Mayen
Located in New York, NY
Thick (.50") beveled edge octagonal glass top rest on interlocking bright chrome rectangles
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Modern Heavy "Stacked" Chrome Base Octagonal Glass Top Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman, Gavina, Roger Sprunger
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid century modern chrome and glass round octagon coffee table. Thick 3/4 inch glass top. Heavy
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
$2,600
H 14 in W 42 in D 42 in
Nice Octagonal Chromed Coffee Table with Black Glass Top, Very Good Quality
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice octagonal coffee table is made of chrome with black smoked glass top. This is a French
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
$2,649 Sale Price
30% Off
H 15.36 in W 50.4 in D 29.14 in
Mid-Century Modern Octagonal Chrome and Glass Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unusual Mid-Century Modern octagonal coffee table with a chrome frame and glass tabletop
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
$700 Sale Price
56% Off
H 15 in W 43 in D 43 in
Italian Octagon Coffee Table in Travertine, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice octagon shaped Italian coffee or side table handcrafted out of travertine, 1980s.
It is
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Italian Octagon Coffee Table in Travertine, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice Italian coffee table handcrafted out of travertine.
The beautiful octagon shaped top
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Italian Octagon Coffee Table in Travertine, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice Italian coffee table handcrafted out of travertine.
The beautiful octagon shaped top
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Italian Marble Octagon Coffee Table, 1980's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice Italian coffee table handcrafted out of marble, 1980's.
The beautiful octagon top is
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Octagonal Figured Walnut Parquetry Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Octagonal coffee table with radius edging and figured walnut parquetry top with X-pattern that is
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Huge Octogonal Cocktail Table in the style of Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Miami, FL
Faux bamboo chrome base for this rare and elegant Maison Jansen style octagonal coffee table The
Category
20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
$2,243 Sale Price
34% Off
H 15 in W 54 in D 36 in
Light Elm Octagonal Coffee Table, France 1960's
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in New York, NY
Large Octagonal Elm coffee table on four simple angled legs.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
Vintage Modern Octagonal Coffee Table by Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning Mid-Century Modern coffee table with an octagonal shape and a two-tone top. Sleek design
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Modern Coffee Table Attributed to Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Well crafted octagonal coffee table attributed to Milo Baughman features heavy weight chrome and
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Italian Florentine Black Gilt Octagon Coffee Table, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Fantastic octagonal black gilt Florentine coffee table. Perfect table for any classic or modern
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Gold
$1,150
H 18.25 in W 27.75 in D 27.75 in
Stylish Art Deco Geometric Pattern Walnut Large Octagonal Coffee Table
Located in Norwich, GB
A very stylish English Art Deco large octagonal tiered coffee table with walnut geometric book
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
$3,630
H 27.56 in W 28.35 in D 28.35 in
LUCITE AND GLASS COFFEE TABLE BY KARL SPRINGER, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in PARIS, FR
Mid-century modern octagonal coffee table attributed to designer Karl Springer, dating from the
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
Italian Midcentury Octagonal Coffee Table in Mahogany Veneer with Brass Details
By Ico Parisi
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful octagonal design coffee table from the Italian mid-century, Made in Italy in the 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
$1,747
H 16.34 in W 39.38 in D 14.97 in
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Coffee Table with Wooden Top Modern, 7330
By Carpanese Home Italia
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Octagonal coffee table. Modern design emphasized by the metal base Matt finishing and the straight
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
$3,843 / item
H 65 in W 65 in D 65 in
Italian Octagon Marble Coffee Table, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice Italian octagon coffee table, fabricated in the 1980s.
It is handcrafted out of very
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble
Ring Octagonal Coffee Table in Nickel Frame & Bronze Top by Serena Confalonieri
By Serena Confalonieri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant like jewellery, the Ring coffee tables are inspired by raw cuts of precious stones prior to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Nickel
$1,986 / item
H 26.38 in W 26.38 in D 26.38 in
Large Brutalist Octagonal Coffee Table done in Solid Oak, Netherlands 1960s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a striking large Brutalist coffee table designed in style of Pierre
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Brutalist Center Tables
Materials
Oak
$3,000
H 17.72 in Dm 45.28 in
Split Reed Rattan Bamboo Octagonal Large Coffee Table, Italy 1960s
By Paul Frankl
Located in Barcelona, ES
table made in the manner of Paul Frankl.
This eye-catching octagonal coffee table is all covered with
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cane, Rattan, Reed
$6,172
H 15.36 in W 48.04 in D 29.93 in
Coffee Table Bronze Base Flying Horse of Gansu, Han Dynasty by Maison Charles
By Maison Charles
Located in Andernach, DE
Very large & impressive square/octagonal coffee table featuring four ''flying horse of Gansu
Category
Vintage 1970s French Chinese Chippendale Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Bronze
$4,891
H 18.12 in W 47.64 in D 47.64 in
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Coffee Table with Wooden Base Modern, 7030
By Carpanese Home Italia
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Octagonal Coffee Table. The complexity of the base realized in bended woodmakes this table truly a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
$4,542 / item
H 65 in W 65 in D 65 in
1970s–1980s Lucite Coffee Table Gold Accents Attributed to Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Las Vegas, NV
stunning octagonal coffee table, attributed to renowned designer Charles Hollis Jones, hails from the
Category
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$1,450
H 16.5 in W 36 in D 36 in
Octagonal Maison Jansen Coffee Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original octagonal Maison Jansen coffee table.
Category
20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Lucite Octagonal Form Coffee Table
Located in Highland, IN
This striking coffee table has an acrylic three-legged base that echoes the octagonal shape of the
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
Vintage Regency Octagonal Inlaid Coffee Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Coffee Table. Perfect for American-style interiors, this table features an intricately inlaid octagonal
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Octagonal lucite and glass coffee table
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Octagonal lucite coffee table with glass top and chrome details attributed to Karl Springer.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Octagonal Travertine Coffee Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid Century Octagonal Travertine Coffee Table
This coffee table measures: 60 wide x 36 deep x 16
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Joaquim Tenreiro Coffee table model 'Octagonal'
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Joaquim Tenreiro
Coffee table model "Octogonal"
Manufactured by Tenreiro Moveis e Decoraçaos
Category
Vintage 1950s Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
David Lange octagonal Lucite coffee table 1970s
By David Lange
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful made Lucite coffee table in an Octangle shaped .Nice thick Lucite
comes with a Glass top
Category
Vintage 1970s French Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lucite
Vintage Octagonal Stone Composite Top Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
pedestal style coffee table makes the perfect addition to any home, business. or office. The unusual heavy
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
$950 Sale Price
52% Off
H 14.5 in W 37.5 in D 37.5 in
Vintage Baker Style Octagonal Glass Wood Coffee Table
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Baker Style Octagonal Glass Wood Coffee Table.
Add a touch of Hollywood Regency glamour to your
Category
Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Vintage Octagonal Travertine Coffee Table 70s Design Italian
Located in Poperinge, BE
Vintage octagonal design coffee table made of Italian travertine, high-quality design object from
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
American Modern Octagonal Chrome and Glass Coffee Table
Located in Queens, NY
American Modern design coffee table with a three-tiered chrome base with a stretcher supporting and
Category
20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
1970s Beige Octagon Travertine Cocktail Coffee Table, sculptural
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Basel, BS
Absolutely gorgeous octagon shaped travertine coffee or cocktail table from the 1970s, in fantastic
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Carrara Marble
$2,600 Sale Price
20% Off
H 17.72 in W 38.19 in D 38.19 in
Postmodern Octagonal Beveled Glass Top Lucite Coffee Table
Located in Delray Beach, FL
The Postmodern Octagonal Beveled Glass Top Lucite Coffee Table is a testament to bold postmodern
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Mid Century Pietra Dura Octagonal Coffee Cocktail Table
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Unique octagonal lacquer coffee or cocktail table wit Pietra Dura insert. Wonderful colors and
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
English Art Deco Solid Oak Octagonal Book / Coffee Table
Located in Richmond, Surrey
A very high quality English Art Deco Solid Oak Octagonal Book / Coffee Table with carved fluted
Category
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Octagonal Travertine and Marble Coffee Table by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Lynn, MA
Large coffee table by Harvey Probber. Ebonized wooden base with travertine and marble top with a
Category
20th Century North American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
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
$4,075
H 16.93 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Stacked Octagon Glass Coffee Table
Located in Esperance, NY
Mid-Century Modern chrome stacked octagon glass coffee table.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
$1,960 Sale Price
20% Off
H 13.25 in W 41.75 in D 41.75 in
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Octagonal Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of octagonal coffee tables is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and glass, all octagonal coffee tables available were constructed with great care. There are 186 antique and vintage octagonal coffee tables for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 17 modern editions to choose from as well. Octagonal coffee tables have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Art Deco octagonal coffee tables are consistently popular styles. Many octagonal coffee tables are appealing in their simplicity, but Baker Furniture Company, Debra Folz and Harvey Probber produced popular octagonal coffee tables that are worth a look.
How Much are Octagonal Coffee Tables?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,813, while they’re typically $550 on the low end and $18,000 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 Octagonal Coffee Tables
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To begin to measure an octagon table, place one end of the measuring tape on one edge and pull it across to the opposite edge. A perfectly octagonal table will have the same width and depth measurements. As a result, most people refer to its measurement by diameter. To determine the height, measure from the tabletop to the bottom of the base or legs. Shop a selection of octagon tables on 1stDibs.
- Can a coffee table be too low?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Yes, a coffee table can be too low. Most experts recommend choosing a coffee table that is around one to two inches lower than the seat height of your sofa or loveseat. You may find it difficult to access items on the tabletop while seated if you choose a shorter table. In addition, an overly low coffee table can make a room feel cramped or unbalanced. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Sometimes, designers intentionally place ultra-low coffee tables in spaces to create a bold contrast in a large room. Feel free to break from convention when choosing a coffee table. What's most important is that the finished result appeals to you and allows you to enjoy your seating area to the fullest. Shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A coffee table should generally be two-thirds as long as the sofa it stands in front of and around the same height as the sofa’s seat cushions.
- Is an ottoman a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Who invented the coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024No one knows for sure who invented the coffee table. The earliest examples of the occasional table can be traced back to Victorian-era Britain. At that time, makers like William Watt and Collinson and Lock were producing coffee tables in large quantities.
Notably, F. Stuart Foote, the designer behind the American Imperial Furniture Company, claimed to have invented the coffee table in the early 20th century. He stated that he did so by cutting down the legs of a dining table. However, it's unlikely that Foote is the actual inventor of the coffee table, as books describing coffee tables existed in the UK a decade before his birth in 1872.
Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs. - Why is it called a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Coffee tables were originally used in living spaces during social gatherings to support a tray containing multiple mugs, a coffee pot, creamers and sugar bowls. Low to the ground and centrally located in the space, coffee tables reduced the host or hostess’s need to constantly stand and serve her guests.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.
The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.
Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa, and its depth will match the seating. These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables, but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.
Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between a center table and a coffee table is usually size. Center tables tend to be larger-sized accent tables placed in the center of seating areas. On the other hand, coffee tables are smaller tables usually positioned in front of sofas and loveseats. On 1stDibs, find a variety of center tables and coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a coffee table and a console table is in the design. A coffee table is a low table that comes in many shapes, such as surfaces that are rectangles, squares, ovals or circles. Console tables are taller and usually have elongated shapes, such as ovals, rectangles or semicircles. Placement is another differentiator between the two types of tables. Coffee tables usually go in front of sofas and loveseats, while console tables may be placed behind a sofa or loveseat or along a wall. Find a large collection of coffee tables and console tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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, 2022While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Are glass coffee tables durable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether 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 ExpertApril 5, 2024How 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, 2022To 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, 2023To 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, 2023To 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 5, 2024The 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 ExpertApril 22, 2024The 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, 2021The 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.
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Like other pieces in the firm’s Candy Box collection, the cheerful limited-edition design showcases French craft.
The Ultimate Guide to Types of Tables for the Home
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Inspired by the Cosmos, Sandra Nunnerley’s Nova Table Has a Futuristic Feel
The designer’s innovative use of an unexpected material gives this console a lift.
This 19th-Century Gilded Desk Displays a Fanciful Kingdom in Marquetry
The stately piece brings both gravitas and whimsy to any work space.
In Guadalajara, These Luscious Side Tables Are Chiseled from Volcanic Rock
Use them as tables or stools, indoors or out.
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