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Art Deco Coffee Table Oxidized Brass, circa 1940
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco coffee table oxidized brass, circa 1940.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Landscape Nesting Coffee Tables Walnut Oxidized Brass Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Contemporary
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Style Landscape Coffee Tables, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and C...
Materials
Stainless Steel, Brass
Brass Coffee Table with Oxidized Brass Top by Maison Ramsay
By Maison Ramsay
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This beautiful coffee table is made of brass with an oxidized and patinated brass top with glass on
Category
Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Moll Campaspero Limestone Coffee Table & Copper Oxidized Metal Exclusive Design
By Joaquín Moll, Meddel
Located in VALVERDE DEL MAJANO, CL
Moll Exclusive Campaspero Limestone Coffee Table with Copper Oxidized Metal – A One-of-a-Kind
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Crystal, Limestone, Sandstone, Copper, Iron
H 15.75 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Doris Cast Oxidized Bronze Multifaceted Coffee Table by Fred&Juul
By Fred&Juul
Located in Fiesole, Florence
is for a single large table in oxidized bronze or blackened bronze. For sets or single tables of
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Bronze, Brass
Pilar Round Coffee Table Large / Oxidized Maple Wood by INDO-
By INDO-
Located in Rumford, RI
Made of solid American hardwoods, the Pilar Coffee, Occasional and End Tables provide both
Category
2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Nickeled Faux Bamboo Coffe Table and Oxidized Mirror, circa 1960, France.
By Maison Baguès
Located in Brussels, BE
Nice faux bamboo coffee table, edited by Maison, circa 1960, France.
Nickeled metal and oxidized
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
H 18.12 in W 43.31 in D 19.69 in
Doris Cast Oxidized Bronze Multifaceted Coffee Table Set by Fred&Juul
By Fred&Juul
Located in Fiesole, Florence
create a coffee table. Inspired by Doric columns in Archaic architecture, the extruded multi-point stars
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Bronze, Brass
Large Oval Isabelle and Richard Faure Oxidized Brass Coffee Table, 1970s
By Isabelle Masson-Faure, Maison Honoré, Richard Faure
Located in Paris, IDF
This unique large oval shaped coffee table was created by Isabelle and Richard Faure for Parisian
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 18.51 in W 70.87 in D 39.38 in
NR Copper V2, 21st Century Sculptured Liquid Oxidized Copper Oval Coffee Table
By Privatiselectionem
Located in Sofia, BG
NR copper V2, 21st century sculptured liquid oxidized copper oval coffee table
Born from cast
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Copper
H 16.93 in W 55.4 in D 34.38 in
“Ball Nose Coffee Table” Oxidized Maple Top, Lacquered Steel, Gold-Plated Feet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The ball nose coffee table was completely inspired by the geometry in Evan's surroundings. In this
Category
2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Gold
Pilar Round Coffee Table / Oxidized Oak Wood, Nero Marquina Marble Top by INDO-
By INDO-
Located in Rumford, RI
Made of solid American hardwoods, the Pilar Coffee, Occasional and End Tables provide both
Category
2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Pair of Oxidized Ellipses Table Signed by Pia Chevalier
By Pia Chevalier
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of oxidized ellipses table signed by Pia Chevalier
Oxidized steel.
Dimensions:
Large 60 x 27
Category
2010s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Pair of Oxidized Ellipses Table Signed by Pia Chevalier
By Pia Chevalier
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of oxidized ellipses table signed by Pia Chevalier
Oxidized steel.
Dimensions:
Large 60 x
Category
2010s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Pair of Oxidized Ellipses Table Signed by Pia Chevalier
By Pia Chevalier
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of oxidized ellipses table signed by Pia Chevalier
Oxidized steel.
Dimensions:
Large 120 x
Category
2010s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Doris Cast Oxidized Bronze Multifaceted Side Table by Fred&Juul
By Fred&Juul
Located in Fiesole, Florence
is for a single medium table in oxidized bronze. For sets or single tables of different sizes
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Bronze, Brass
Crescent Table in Contemporary Oxidized Steel with Blue and Pink Marble Insets
By Kin & Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In Kin & Company’s newest design, the crescent table, which premiered at sight unseen Offsite 2017
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Steel
H 15 in W 49 in D 22 in
Set of 3 Tres Tables by Andrea Cesarman
By Andrea Cesarman
Located in Geneve, CH
wood, oxidized steel, Black Sahara marble
Coffee tables made in Chechen, oxidized steel and Black
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble, Steel
Classic Neo Coffee Table in Brass and Oxidized Mirror
Located in Brussels , BE
Classic neo coffee table in brass and oxidized mirror.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
FUCINA "DISTORSIONI STRUCKSIDE" Low Coffee Table Metal Waxed Oxidized Iron
Located in Desio, IT
that celebrate the charm and grandeur of the coffe table Struck Side.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Iron
H 11.82 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Round Tripod Coffee Table in Oxidized Black Walnut and Gray Glass
By Stillmade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Tripod Coffee Table is an exploration of material, texture, and form. The base and top were
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut, Glass, Wood
René Drouet Gilded Cocktail Table with Oxidized Mirror Top
By René Drouet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
René Drouet gilded cocktail table with oxidized mirror top. Stunning.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Aeneas Solid Marble Coffee Table in Oxidized Brass
By ANAKTAE
Located in Firenze, IT
Solid marble coffee table, model “Aeneas” with inlaid angular pattern in oxidized brass. The
Category
2010s Italian Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Echo Contemporary Sconce in Oxidized Brass Patina and Mirrors
By ANAKTAE
Located in Firenze, IT
Contemporary, handcrafted, wall sconce in oxidized brass patina base with a façade consisting of
Category
2010s Italian Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Etched and Fire Oxidized Copper Coffee Table by Bernhard Rohne, 1960s
By Bernhard Rohne
Located in Munster, NRW
Beautifully oxidized copper tabletop resting on a lacquered wooden base.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Copper
H 17.72 in W 57.49 in D 29.53 in
‘XiangSheng I' Side Table #2, an Oxidized and Brushed Bronze Table by Studio MVW
By Studio MVW
Located in Paris, FR
‘XiangSheng I' Side Table #2 combines brushed bronze with a refined champagne color and oxidized
Category
2010s Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 24.41 in W 20.48 in D 11.82 in
OVAL OXIDIZE CHAIN COFFEE TABLE BY EMYAL
Located in Los Angeles, CA
WONDERFUL OVAL OXIDIZE COFFEE TABLE
Category
Late 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Oxidized Iron Tassled Coffee Table
Located in Miami, FL
Giacometti style Twisted Cable coffee table made in Italy
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Brutal Oxidized Steel Coffee Table
Located in Miami, FL
Great architectural industrial style table. Simple and elegant lines this piece creates good energy.
Category
Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Spanish Walnut and Oxidized Tile Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spanish walnut and oxidized tile coffee table.
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
Mesa Table, Hand Carved Oval Coffee Table in Oxidized Maple
By Jeff Martin Joinery
Located in Vancouver, BC
Hand carved custom wooden coffee table with an elevated Mesa portion. Shown in our oval version at
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Maple
Coffee Table in Golden Brass and Oxidized Mirror, 1970s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Coffee table. Base in golden brass and top in mirror oxidized, rectangular in shape.
French work
Category
Mid-20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Coffee Table in Oxidized Mirror and Gilded Wood, 1950s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Maison Jansen, in the style of.
Coffee table. Tray in oxidized mirror, or aged effect. Base in
Category
20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Coffee Table by Bernhard Rohne, 1966, Oxidized and Etched Copper
By Bernhard Rohne
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Beautifully oxidized copper tabletop with acid resting on a lacquered wooden base.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Copper
Maison Jansen, Gilt Brass Coffee Table, Glass and Oxidized Mirror, 1970s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Maison Jansen, in the style of.
Rectangular coffee table in gilt brass, glass and oxidized
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 18.9 in W 51.19 in L 18.9 in
Transition Style Coffee Table in Gilt Brass and Oxidized Mirror, 1960s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Coffee table in gilt brass standing on four fluted legs linked each other by a rectangular
Category
Vintage 1960s French Louis XVI Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 16.93 in W 35.44 in D 19.3 in
Etched and Fire Oxidized Copper Coffee Table by Bernhard Rohne, 1960s
By Bernhard Rohne
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Beautifully oxidized copper tabletop resting on a lacquered wooden base. Rare lower version with
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Copper
H 14.57 in W 47.25 in D 34.65 in
German Metal Coffee Table with Oxidized Plate Signed by Bernhard Rohne, 1960s
By Bernhard Rohne
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Particular 'Brutalist' coffee table made of etched and oxidized metal plates by Bernhard Rohne in
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
H 18.12 in W 30.32 in D 30.32 in
Pair of Gilt Brass Coffee Tables with Oxidized Mirror Tops, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Oxidized mirror top.
Gilt brass,
circa 1970.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Louis XVI Coffee and Cocktail Tables
H 15.75 in W 35.44 in D 17.72 in
Empire Style Gilt Brass Coffee Table, with Oxidized Mirror Top, circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Oxidized mirror top.
Empire style.
X-frame.
Gilt brass.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Empire Coffee and Cocktail Tables
H 20.48 in W 39.38 in D 20.08 in
Phillip & Kelvin Laverne Tao Oxidized and Colored Metal Cocktail Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Signed lower centre above the tree branch, circa 1970s. A Chinese scene polychrome decorated with a walled complex with willow trees, guards at the gate and other figures carrying go...
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Paul Evans Studio Coffee Table - Signed 1967
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Paul Evans Studio model no. PE-11 an "Angle" coffee table of oxidized steel and bronze , signed
Category
Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Vintage Etched Brass Coffee Table by Bernhard Rohne, 1970s
By Bernhard Rohne
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Brutalist oxidized and etched brass coffee table by Bernhard Rohne.
Eye catching coffee table on
Category
Vintage 1970s German Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Brass Coffee Table in the Manner of Bernhard Rohne
Located in Toronto, ON
This unique acid-etched and oxidized brass rectangular coffee table with black base is stunning
Category
Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Patinated Faux Bamboo and Glass Rectangular Coffee Table 'Manner of Alberto Giac
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in Queens, NY
Faux bamboo x-bar coffee table with oxidized patinated copper base with a glass top. (in the manner
Category
20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Copper, Metal
H 16.25 in W 20 in D 20 in
Paul Evans Cocktail Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Chicago, IL
Evans Studio for Directional, PE-12-42 Coffee Table
Oxidized steel and bronze with plate glass.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Maison Charles Paris Coffee Table with Oxidized Mirror Top, 1960s
By Maison Charles
Located in Brussels, BE
The present coffee table is decorated with "palmier" (palm motif) motif. The chiseling is superb
Category
Vintage 1960s French Center Tables
Materials
Brass
Gilt Bronze Coffee Table and Oxidized Mirror Top, 1940s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rectangular gilt bronze coffee table with baluster shaped legs joined by a sinuous stretcher X
Category
Vintage 1940s Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Brutalist welded coffee table in oxidized copper, circa 1970
By Paul Evans
Located in View Park, CA
A brutalist coffee table of hand-welded oxidized copper and adorned with a thick glass top, circa
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Copper
Transition Style Coffee Table in Gilt Brass and Oxidized Mirror, 1960s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Transition style coffee table in gilt brass standing on four fluted legs topped by pinecones
Category
Vintage 1960s French Louis XVI Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 16.93 in W 35.44 in D 19.3 in
Midcentury Brutalist Metal Coffee Table with Oxidized Plate by Redeker, 1960s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Particular 'Brutalist' coffee table made of etched and oxidized metal plates by Wilfried Redeker in
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
H 18.12 in W 30.32 in D 30.32 in
Angular Coffee Table or Bench in Oxidized Steel and Granite, circa 1987
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Narrow-depth brutalist table that can be used as a bench, cocktail table or coffee table, in acid
Category
Late 20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
H 20.75 in W 68 in D 14.25 in
Pair of Oxidized Ellipses Table Signed by Pia Chevalier
By Pia Chevalier
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of oxidized ellipses table signed by Pia Chevalier
Oxidized steel.
Dimensions:
Large 60 x 27
Category
2010s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Paul Evans Brutalist Cocktail Table in Oxidized Steel and Bronze, c. 1970
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Los Angeles, CA
" for Directional. This dramatic cocktail table is comprised of a dark patinated bronze and oxidized
Category
Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel, Bronze
Paul Evans PE-11 Angle Cocktail Table in Oxidized Steel and Bronze, c. 1970
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Los Angeles, CA
to build a modern design collection, the advantages of this Paul Evans for Directional coffee table
Category
Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel, Bronze
H 15.5 in W 37.25 in D 15.5 in
Paul Evans Pe-14 'Four Pyramid' Cocktail Table in Oxidized Steel & Bronze C 1970
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Los Angeles, CA
build a modern design collection, the advantages of this Paul Evans for Directional coffee table over
Category
Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze, Steel
H 15.5 in W 30 in D 30 in
Vintage Paul McCobb Travertine and Brass Coffee Table, USA, 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A 20th century classic; Paul McCobb for Calvin Group's "Irwin Collection" coffee table with
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Brass
Patinated Faux Bamboo and Glass Rectangular Coffee Table (manner of Alberto
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in Queens, NY
Faux bamboo x-bar coffee table with oxidized patinated copper base with a glass top. (in the manner
Category
20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Copper, Metal
H 16.25 in W 20 in D 20 in
French Brass Coffee Table with Mirrored Top in Hollywood Regency Style
Located in London, GB
Elegant French rectangular brass coffee table with oxidized mirrored glass that sits on top. The
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 27.56 in W 29.53 in D 15.75 in
Crown of Thorns Low Table by Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
table rendered as a coffee table. Welded, oxidized steel with gilt decorations support original 3/4 inch
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
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Oxidized Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the oxidized coffee table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and stone, every oxidized coffee table was constructed with great care. Find 20 options for an antique or vintage oxidized coffee table now, or shop our selection of 25 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a oxidized coffee table — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A oxidized coffee table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Louis XVI styles are sought with frequency. A well-made oxidized coffee table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Greenapple, Alexander Diaz Andersson and Pia Chevalier are consistently popular.
How Much is a Oxidized Coffee Table?
A oxidized coffee table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,630, while the lowest priced sells for $1,114 and the highest can go for as much as $23,503.
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 Oxidized Coffee Table
- 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.
- 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. - 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.
- 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, 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 5, 2023To 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Styling a Noguchi coffee table really depends on the space you’re placing it in. The possibilities are far-reaching, so consider the colors and coordination of the other furniture and fixtures around the table. Noguchi tables look beautiful on their own or styled with flowers, books or pottery. Shop a selection of Isamu Noguchi pieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Coffee tables became popular in the 1920s and ’30s. Pieces from this time period often show off the characteristics of Art Deco design, such as metal accents, mirrored finishes and the use of exotic woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Coffee tables first came into use during the Victorian era, largely in response to the rise of coffee houses in London. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024There isn't really a standard size of a coffee table. Manufacturers produce coffee tables in a range of sizes and shapes. However, many rectangular tables are around 45 to 48 inches in length by 25 to 28 inches in width. Heights typically range from 16 to 18 inches. Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- What is a tray top coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021Tray 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.
- 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.
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