Can a coffee table be too low?

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

Who invented the coffee table?

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

What size should a coffee table be?

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

Is an ottoman a coffee table?

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

Why is it called a coffee table?

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

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

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

Are end tables taller than coffee tables?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

How big should a coffee table be for a sectional?

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.

How do I authenticate my Noguchi coffee table?

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.

How do you stack books on a coffee table?

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.

How do you date a Lane coffee table?

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.

What is a tall coffee table called?

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.

What is the best height for a coffee table?

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.

What is the best coffee table for a sectional?

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.

What is the average height of a coffee table?

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.

Are glass coffee tables durable?

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.

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$4,830

H 13 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in

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Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Rare and very nice "Opium" coffee table, 1980's. This stunning table is handcrafted out of

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$1,895

H 12.5 in W 43 in D 17 in

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$2,777

H 13 in W 38 in D 16.75 in

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Located in Bedfordshire, GB

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$2,900 / set

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Located in Boca Raton, FL

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$2,436

H 13.78 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in

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Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

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$1,800

H 14 in W 39.75 in D 16 in

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Located in Savannah, GA

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Late Qing Dynasty Opium Mat Coffee Table with Inset Rattan Top

$6,500

H 19.25 in W 78 in D 54.5 in

Late Qing Dynasty Opium Mat Coffee Table with Inset Rattan Top

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period opium mat coffee table from the early 20th century, with woven

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$6,658

H 14.57 in W 60.63 in D 36.23 in

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Located in Casteren, NL

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$6,900

H 20.5 in W 88 in D 41.75 in

Qing Dynasty Elm Opium Bed Coffee Table with Rattan Top and Distressing

Located in Yonkers, NY

A large Chinese Qing Dynasty period elm wood opium bed coffee table from the 19th century, with

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19th Century Qing Dynasty Opium Bed Coffee Table with Rattan Insert, Red Lacquer

$6,500

H 20.75 in W 81.25 in D 43.5 in

19th Century Qing Dynasty Opium Bed Coffee Table with Rattan Insert, Red Lacquer

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Qing dynasty period opium bed coffee table from the 19th century, with rattan insert and

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Chinese Ming Style Waisted Opium Bed or Monumental Coffee Table w/Chow Legs

$3,995

H 11.25 in W 72 in D 47 in

Chinese Ming Style Waisted Opium Bed or Monumental Coffee Table w/Chow Legs

Located in Topeka, KS

Handsome antique Chinese Ming style waisted opium bed/daybed or Monumental low coffee table with

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Antique Low Kang Opium Bed Coffee Table with Chow Legs and Hand Carved Frieze

$4,900

H 14 in W 79.5 in D 33 in

Antique Low Kang Opium Bed Coffee Table with Chow Legs and Hand Carved Frieze

Located in Yonkers, NY

opium bed is versatile enough to be used as a low coffee table, making it a functional and stylish

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Opium Table, Turned Solid Wood Table in Oiled Walnut 'L'

$580 / item

H 17.72 in Dm 17.72 in

Opium Table, Turned Solid Wood Table in Oiled Walnut 'L'

By Rached Sultan

Located in beirut, LB

The opium is a set of side tables, also available individually, made from turned solid walnut and

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Opium Table, Turned Solid Wood Table in Oiled Walnut 'M'

$580 / item

H 21.86 in Dm 11.82 in

Opium Table, Turned Solid Wood Table in Oiled Walnut 'M'

By Rached Sultan

Located in beirut, LB

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Opium Table, Turned Solid Wood Table in Oiled Walnut 'S'

$540 / item

H 17.72 in Dm 11.82 in

Opium Table, Turned Solid Wood Table in Oiled Walnut 'S'

By Rached Sultan

Located in beirut, LB

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Oriental Hardwood Square Coffee Table Stand

$3,411

H 18.25 in W 16 in D 16 in

Oriental Hardwood Square Coffee Table Stand

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

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Oriental Hardwood 19th Century Rectangular Coffee Table

$5,360

H 19 in W 22 in D 17.5 in

Oriental Hardwood 19th Century Rectangular Coffee Table

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A Very Attractive Late 19th Century Chinese Export, Oriental Hardwood Coffee Table Of Rectangular

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Antique Oriental Hardwood Nest of Coffee Tables

$3,679

H 28 in W 20 in D 14.5 in

Antique Oriental Hardwood Nest of Coffee Tables

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A Very Good Quality Mid 19th Century Nest of Four Oriental Hardwood Coffee Tables, Having Well

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Oriental Hardwood Nest Of Four Coffee Tables

$5,848

H 26 in W 18 in D 14 in

Oriental Hardwood Nest Of Four Coffee Tables

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A Very Good Quality Mid 19th Century Nest of Four Oriental Hardwood Coffee Tables, Having Well

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Antique Shanxi Province Elm Opium Bed

$7,800

H 31 in W 87.5 in D 39 in

Antique Shanxi Province Elm Opium Bed

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Shanxi Province Elm Opium Bed / Coffee Table This Antique Shanxi Province Elm Opium Bed

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Early 20th Century Chinese Bohemian Furniture

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Oriental Hardwood Two Tier Lamp Table

$4,177

H 31.25 in W 16 in D 12 in

Oriental Hardwood Two Tier Lamp Table

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

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Located in Montecito, CA

century. Very warm patina. Sensational coffee table. In pristine condition.

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Antique Oriental, Hardwood Opium Coffee Table

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Antique Oriental, Hardwood Opium Coffee Table

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A delightful mid-19th century oriental hardwood opium coffee table having very well figured paneled

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Antique Oriental Hardwood Opium Coffee Table

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

An Attractive Late 19th Century Oriental Hardwood Opium Coffee Table Having Panelled Top And

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Antique Oriental Hardwood Opium Coffee Table

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Antique Oriental Hardwood Opium Coffee Table

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A Very Attractive Mid-19th Century Oriental Hardwood Opium Coffee Table Having Well Figured Panel

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H 13.5 in W 38.5 in D 18 in

19th Century Oriental Hardwood Opium Coffee Table

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A Very Good Quality Mid 19th Century Oriental Hardwood Opium Coffee Table Having Well Figured

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Victorian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Antique 19th Century Oriental Hardwood Opium Coffee Table

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H 12 in W 42 in D 17 in

Antique 19th Century Oriental Hardwood Opium Coffee Table

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A good quality late 19th century oriental hardwood opium coffee table having well figured panelled

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Opium Coffee Table Ming Chinoiserie

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H 18 in W 44 in D 44 in

Opium Coffee Table Ming Chinoiserie

Located in Lake Worth, FL

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Antique Oriental Hardwood Opium Coffee Table

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A Delightful Late 19th Century Oriental Hardwood Opium, Or Coffee, Table Having Superbly Figured

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Antique Oriental Hardwood Opium Coffee Table

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H 12 in W 33.5 in D 16 in

Antique Oriental Hardwood Opium Coffee Table

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A Delightful Late 19th Century Oriental Hardwood Opium, Or Coffee, Table Having Superbly Figured

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H 12 in W 35 in D 16 in

Antique Oriental Hardwood Opium Coffee Table

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19th Century Chinese Hardwood Opium Low Coffee Table

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Late 19th century Chinese Asian hardwood low opium coffee table. Well crafted with beautiful

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Hardwood

Chinese opium table

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H 11.5 in W 25 in D 25 in

Chinese opium table

Located in Cheshire, GB

Chinese opium/coffee table the well-figured square top above the pierced frieze. All raised on

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Early 20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Antique Oriental Hardwood Opium Table

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H 18 in W 33 in D 13 in

Antique Oriental Hardwood Opium Table

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A very attractive 19th century oriental hardwood opium coffee table having superbly figured panel

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oriental Hardwood 19th Century Opium Coffee Table

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H 13 in W 37.5 in D 17.5 in

Oriental Hardwood 19th Century Opium Coffee Table

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

An Extremely Good Quality Late 19th Century Oriental Hardwood Coffee Table, Or Opium Table, Having

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Late 19th Century Chinese Hardwood Opium Table

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H 14.97 in Dm 37.41 in

Late 19th Century Chinese Hardwood Opium Table

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very stylish late 19th century Chinese hardwood opium / coffee table. Having a circular inset

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Antique 19th Century Oriental Hardwood Opium Coffee Table

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H 13 in W 36 in D 16 in

Antique 19th Century Oriental Hardwood Opium Coffee Table

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

An attractive late 19th century oriental hardwood coffee, or opium, table having well figured

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Victorian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Chinese Rosewood & Mother of Pearl Opium Coffee Table

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Chinese Rosewood & Mother of Pearl Opium Coffee Table

Located in London, GB

This is a vintage Chinese rosewood and mother of pearl inlaid opium table, perfect as a coffee

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Chinese Opium or Coffee Table

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H 13.5 in W 35.5 in D 15.5 in

Chinese Opium or Coffee Table

Located in Cheshire, GB

Chinese hardwood opium table, the rectangular panelled top above a pierced and foliate-carved

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Vintage Square Opium Leg Coffee Table

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H 17.5 in W 43 in D 43 in

Vintage Square Opium Leg Coffee Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

Vintage square opium leg coffee table with original distressed weathered finish. Very handsome

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Wood

Ming Coffee Table Asian Opium Vintage

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H 16 in W 40.5 in D 40.5 in

Ming Coffee Table Asian Opium Vintage

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Coffee Table Approximate Measurements in Inches 16" high 40.5" wide x 40.5" deep at legs 38.5" wide x

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Vintage 1980s Ming Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Wood, Burl

Antique Chinese Opium Table

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H 15 in W 41.5 in D 17.25 in

Antique Chinese Opium Table

Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire

A late 19th/early 20th century Chinese hardwood low opium table with recessed panel top and carved

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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Padouk

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Chinese Opium Low Coffee Table

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H 15.75 in W 39.88 in D 17.88 in

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Chinese Opium Low Coffee Table

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Late 19th-early 20th century Chinese opium low coffee table. Kang form; teak. Organic body with

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Teak

Ming Style Chrome Mirrored Opium Rectangular Modern Coffee Table Chinoiserie

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H 17.5 in W 67 in D 36 in

Ming Style Chrome Mirrored Opium Rectangular Modern Coffee Table Chinoiserie

Located in Dayton, OH

Ming inspired large rectangular coffee table. An eye-catching centrepiece for any living area

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Chrome

Burmese Vintage Waterfall Coffee Table with Opium Mat Inset and Scrolling Feet

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H 20 in W 48 in D 18 in

Burmese Vintage Waterfall Coffee Table with Opium Mat Inset and Scrolling Feet

Located in Yonkers, NY

A vintage Burmese waterfall wooden coffee table from the mid-20th century with bamboo opium mat top

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20th Century Colonial Opium Leg Table

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H 13.39 in W 50.01 in D 65.75 in

20th Century Colonial Opium Leg Table

Located in Casteren, NL

20th century colonial opium leg table made of teakwood. Originates Indonesia, dating circa 1950

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Vintage Thai Opium Bed Style Waisted Coffee Table with Dark Patina and Chow Legs

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H 18 in W 61 in D 34 in

Vintage Thai Opium Bed Style Waisted Coffee Table with Dark Patina and Chow Legs

Located in Yonkers, NY

A vintage Thai opium bed style coffee table from the mid-20th century with dark patina and chow

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Antique Chinese Opium Bed

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H 11.82 in W 78.75 in D 39.38 in

Antique Chinese Opium Bed

Located in Antwerp, BE

Original antique Opium Bed. To be used as coffee table.

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Opium Table, Turned Solid Wood Table in Oiled Walnut 'L'

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H 17.72 in Dm 17.72 in

Opium Table, Turned Solid Wood Table in Oiled Walnut 'L'

By Rached Sultan

Located in beirut, LB

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Paul Frankl Mahogany Opium Table with Pink Marble Top

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H 11 in W 72 in D 21 in

Paul Frankl Mahogany Opium Table with Pink Marble Top

By Paul Frankl

Located in Hanover, MA

Stunning and rare long low display table in Greek key form by Paul Frankl circa 1948. The mahogany

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Mahogany

Chinese Early 20th Century Low Table with Bamboo Opium Mat Top

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H 19.5 in W 56.25 in D 19.5 in

Chinese Early 20th Century Low Table with Bamboo Opium Mat Top

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese low table from the early 20th century, with opium mat top and carved legs. Created in

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Early 20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Opium Bed in Solid Teak Wood and Rattan

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H 19.1 in W 78.75 in D 38.98 in

Opium Bed in Solid Teak Wood and Rattan

Located in Paris, FR

Bed or coffee table opium with frame in solid teak wood and buff varnished. Top in varnished

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Rattan, Teak

Chinese Hardwood Coffee Table

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H 16 in W 48 in D 20 in

Chinese Hardwood Coffee Table

Located in Cheshire, GB

Chinese hardwood coffee table / opium table, of long rectangular form with carved apron. All raised

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Early 20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Hardwood

Mid-Century Asian Inspired Coffee Table

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H 16.5 in W 60 in D 22 in

Mid-Century Asian Inspired Coffee Table

Located in Pasadena, CA

The top of this Asian inspired coffee table with opium legs features a silver inlaid scene

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

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Silver

Chinese 19th Century Ming Dynasty Style Elm Coffee Table with Rattan Inset

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H 19 in W 83.5 in D 50.5 in

Chinese 19th Century Ming Dynasty Style Elm Coffee Table with Rattan Inset

Located in Yonkers, NY

be used as an opium bed, this piece will make for a wonderful coffee table. It features a rectangular

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Antique Small Oriental Hardwood Opium Table

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H 11 in W 27 in D 14 in

Antique Small Oriental Hardwood Opium Table

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A Very Attractive Mid 18th Century Oriental Hardwood Opium, Or Coffee, Table Of Diminutive

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Chinese Woven Wicker and Elmwood Opium Bed Coffee Table

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Chinese Woven Wicker and Elmwood Opium Bed Coffee Table

Located in Kastrup, DK

This Chinese 19th century large opium bed / coffee table features a woven wicker insert (not age

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Daybeds

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Shanxi Province Opium Bed Elm and Rattan Coffee Table

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Shanxi Province Opium Bed Elm and Rattan Coffee Table

Located in Chicago, IL

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

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Rattan, Elm

FINE ANTIQUE 19TH CENTURY ORIENTAL CHiNESE OPIUM LOW PADOUK COFFEE & TEA TABLE

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FINE ANTIQUE 19TH CENTURY ORIENTAL CHiNESE OPIUM LOW PADOUK COFFEE & TEA TABLE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

carved Antique Circa 1880 Oriental Chinese Opium low tea Padouk table Please note the delivery fee

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Antique 1880s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Padouk

FINE ANTIQUE 19TH CENTURY ORIENTAL CHiNESE OPIUM LOW PADOUK COFFEE & TEA TABLE

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H 11.03 in W 29.93 in D 15.95 in

FINE ANTIQUE 19TH CENTURY ORIENTAL CHiNESE OPIUM LOW PADOUK COFFEE & TEA TABLE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

carved Antique Circa 1880 Oriental Chinese Opium low tea Padouk table Please note the delivery fee

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Antique 1880s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Padouk

Asian Opium Coffee Table

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H 15.5 in W 55 in D 31 in

Asian Opium Coffee Table

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Large Asian opium teak wood rectangular coffee table. Large rounded very nicely carved legs and

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak

Chinese Padouk Opium Table

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H 10.5 in W 30 in D 16 in

Chinese Padouk Opium Table

Located in Cheshire, GB

Chinese padouk opium/coffee table the rectangular top above the pierced frieze. All raised up on

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Padouk

Opium Daybed Coffee Table

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H 17.72 in W 63 in D 35.44 in

Opium Daybed Coffee Table

Located in Paris, FR

Coffee Table Opium Daybed with structure in solid elm in stained moka finish and in lacquered

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cane, Elm

Chinese Hardwood Opium or Coffee Table

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H 13 in Dm 22 in

Chinese Hardwood Opium or Coffee Table

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very stylish late 19th-early 20th century Chinese hardwood opium table, having a circular burr

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Ming Asian Coffee Table Opium Distressed

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H 16 in W 44 in D 44 in

Ming Asian Coffee Table Opium Distressed

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Ming Asian Opium Style Distressed Coffee

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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Coffee Opium Table with Chinese Decor

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H 17.33 in W 16.54 in D 31.5 in

Art Deco Coffee Opium Table with Chinese Decor

Located in Saarbruecken, DE

Art Deco coffee Opium table. Hand-painted Chinese decor, France, 1920s. Lacquer in good original

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Chinese Ching Dynasty Elm Wood Opium Bed Coffee Table

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H 20.5 in W 70.72 in D 33.5 in

Chinese Ching Dynasty Elm Wood Opium Bed Coffee Table

Located in Dallas, TX

coffee table. This is an actual bed and was used in China over a hundred years ago. It got the term

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Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese Export Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Opium Table

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H 18.12 in W 48.43 in D 20.08 in

19th Century Chinese Opium Table

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A 19th century Chinese hardwood Opium table or coffee table, having an inset panel to the top

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Burmese Vintage Waterfall Coffee Table with Opium Mat Inset and Scrolling Feet

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H 20 in W 48 in D 18 in

Burmese Vintage Waterfall Coffee Table with Opium Mat Inset and Scrolling Feet

Located in Yonkers, NY

A vintage Burmese waterfall wooden coffee table from the mid-20th century with bamboo opium mat top

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Mid-20th Century Burmese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

19th Century Chinese Hardwood Opium Table

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H 14.57 in Dm 31.89 in

19th Century Chinese Hardwood Opium Table

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality 19th century Chinese carved hardwood circular Opium table, having in inset

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Opium Mat Coffee Table with Woven Rattan Top

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H 20.25 in W 78 in D 48.5 in

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Opium Mat Coffee Table with Woven Rattan Top

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period opium mat coffee table from the 19th century, with woven rattan top

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Early 20th Century Canned Juma or Elmwood Kang Daybed or Opium Table

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H 16.93 in W 63 in D 35.44 in

Early 20th Century Canned Juma or Elmwood Kang Daybed or Opium Table

Located in Casteren, NL

. Therefore this type of bed is also known as an opium bed or opium table. Typical for a Kang bed is the heavy

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Early 20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Elm, Paint

Large Mid 19th Century Canned Juma or Elmwood Kang Daybed or Opium Table

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H 19.69 in W 83.47 in D 41.34 in

Large Mid 19th Century Canned Juma or Elmwood Kang Daybed or Opium Table

Located in Casteren, NL

China. Therefore this type of bed is also known as an opium bed or opium table. Typical for a Kang bed

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Elm, Paint

Antique Chinese Carved Elmwood Kang Daybed or Opium Table in Warm Honey Color

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H 17.72 in W 63 in D 33.08 in

Antique Chinese Carved Elmwood Kang Daybed or Opium Table in Warm Honey Color

Located in Casteren, NL

Southern China. Therefore this type of bed is also known as an opium bed or opium table. Typical for a Kang

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Opium Coffee Table

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H 15 in W 29 in D 59 in

Opium Coffee Table

Located in Jersey City, NJ

Low coffee table, made out of teak wood

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Early 2000s Indonesian Dutch Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Opium Bed Coffee Table

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H 19 in W 80.5 in D 39 in

Opium Bed Coffee Table

Located in East Hampton, NY

19thC. Q'ing Dynasty Jiangsu Opium Bed/Coffee Table

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Antique 19th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Opium Bed Coffee Table

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H 18 in W 79.5 in D 35 in

Opium Bed Coffee Table

Located in East Hampton, NY

19thC. Q'ing Dynasty Caned Top Opium Bed Peachwood Coffee Table

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Antique 19th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Opium Bed Coffee Table

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H 18 in W 76 in D 29.5 in

Opium Bed Coffee Table

Located in East Hampton, NY

Late 19thC. Q'ing Dynasty Ningbo Caned Top Opium Bed Coffee Table

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Antique 19th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Cypress

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Opium Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal opium coffee table for your home. Each opium coffee table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and elm. There are 35 variations of the antique or vintage opium coffee table you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer opium coffee table, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An opium coffee table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Art Deco and Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. Paul Frankl each produced at least one beautiful opium coffee table that is worth considering.

How Much is a Opium Coffee Table?

An opium coffee table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,586, while the lowest priced sells for $1,425 and the highest can go for as much as $11,995.

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.”

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