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Travertine Cube Coffee Table
Located in Denton, TX
Modernist Travertine cube coffee table on casters with a glass top.
Glass top is optional.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
1970s Vintage Stylish Italian Travertine Stone Cube Coffee Table
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
1970s Vintage Stylish Italian Travertine Stone Cube Coffee Table
Vintage Italian Travertine cube
Category
Vintage 1970s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Lacquered Cube Coffee Table With Brass Inlay, France 20th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
A lacquered cube coffee table sourced in France. This stunning table has a lovely amber hue and
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Three-Part Minimalist Cube Coffee Table with Matching Can Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Three-Part minimalist cube coffee table with matching can light. Great joinery work on the tables
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate, Teak
$4,200 / set
H 16.5 in W 15.5 in D 15.5 in
Large vintage gold cube coffee table, Paul Evans style, brutalist 1980s
By Paul Evans
Located in Hastings, GB
A stunning large gold cube coffee table, in the style of Paul Evans / Ello, USA 1980s. Two-toned
Category
Late 20th Century American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
$1,392
H 22.25 in W 30.12 in D 30.12 in
Kai Cube Coffee Table Set in Natural Douglas Fir by Autonomous Furniture
By Autonomous Furniture, Kirk Van Ludwig
Located in Victoria, BC
The Kai Cube Coffee Table Set by Autonomous Furniture: where timeless elegance meets versatile
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Fir
$4,300 / set
H 16 in W 30.5 in D 30.5 in
Mid-Century Maple Burl Cube Coffee Table by Paul Mayen for Habitat Intl., 1970s
By Habitat International, Paul Mayen, Intrex
Located in Dublin 8, IE
We love the look of burlwood and what better than a cube coffee table made entirely of burlwood and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Burl
$3,123
H 15.75 in W 29.93 in D 29.93 in
Lou Hodges for Califonia Design Group Coffee Table
By Lou Hodges
Located in Denton, TX
Solid oak parquet cube coffee table / end table by Lou Hodges for California design group.
Category
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Unique Vintage Modern Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern burl wood cube coffee table featuring unique wood tile designs inside a glass
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Coastal Pretzel Rattan Glass Cube Coffee Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Coastal coffee table. A chic and simple design with thick pretzel rattan frame
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan, Glass
$1,160 Sale Price
20% Off
H 12.5 in W 63 in D 21 in
1970s Style Milo Baughman Coffee Table Burlwood Cube
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Burlwood Cube Coffee Table USA 1970s
Clean modern lines.
22.25 tall x 32 x 32
Attributed to Milo
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Burl
Midcentury Coffee Table in Bamboo and Rattan Vivai Del Sud Style, Italy 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury wonderful cube coffee table or side table in bamboo and rattan in the style of Vivai Del
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
$1,561
H 20.28 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Dos Gallos Custom Wood Cube Coffee Table in Espresso Finish
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Reclaimed douglas fir wood coffee table with espresso finish. Can be made in any size and in a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Abalone, Oak, Walnut, Fir
Midcentury Maison Jansen Campaign Style Coffee Table
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Midcentury Maison Jansen Campaign Style Coffee Table
A Cube Coffee table, the base has brass trim
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Poul Kjærholm Inspired Black Steel & Glass Cube Coffee Table, Mid-Century
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exceptionally elegant and minimalist Mid-Century coffee table, strongly reminiscent of the
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
$2,450
H 17.5 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Fabulous Milo Baughman Burl Wood Chrome Cube Coffee Table, Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Midcentury Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin coffee table with patchwork burl wood top and chrome
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
$3,360 Sale Price
20% Off
H 15.5 in W 40 in D 40 in
1960s Deep Hued Walnut Cube Coffee Table American Cabin Modern KNOLL Martz
By Milo Baughman
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Simple, square and symmetric in a warm walnut, and some light signs of age. Similar to Florence Knoll design, but no label remains.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
H 16.38 in W 30 in D 30 in
De Sede Patchwork Leather Storage Cube Coffee Table
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
patchwork leather exterior around the entire cube with a removable white laminate top. The top of the table
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests
Materials
Leather, Laminate
Set of 3 Minimal Teak and Laminate Cube Coffee table or Side Tables
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Can also be used as stools or a 3-part coffee table.
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Minimalist Side Tables
Materials
Laminate, Teak
$4,200 / set
H 16.5 in W 15.5 in D 15.5 in
Cube Black Slate & Crystal Coffee Table Contemporary Design Furniture Meddel
By Meddel, Joaquín Moll
Located in VALVERDE DEL MAJANO, CL
Cube Black Slate & Crystal Coffee Table Contemporary Design Furniture Meddel by Joaquín Moll
The
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Crystal, Slate
$4,781
H 19.69 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Geometric Rectangular Coffee Table, Walnut Veneer, Basa by NONO
By NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
wood, and black tinted wood. The Cube Coffee Table Walnut is a versatile piece that can be custom made
Category
2010s Mexican Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
$6,410 / item
H 15.75 in W 43.31 in D 19.69 in
Geometric Square Coffee Table, Walnut Veneer, Basa by Nono
By NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
. The Cube Coffee Table Walnut is a versatile piece that can be custom made and modified to suit any
Category
2010s Mexican Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
$4,807 Sale Price / item
25% Off
H 15.75 in W 43.31 in D 43.31 in
Arcano Cube Brown Wood Coffee Table by Storagemilano
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Milan, IT
Arcano coffee table by Storagemilano features a compact, high-gloss eucalyptus veneered wood cube
Category
2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Coffee Table Wood Cube and Metal, France, 1970s
By Rolf Middelboe & Gorm Lindum
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Low cocktail or coffee table massive wood cube marquetry inlay and metal chrome feet. In the manner
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Cube Square Shape Travertine Marble Coffee Table on Wheels
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern cube shape dramatic patter square coffee side end occasional table or wide
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Marble
1970s Onyx Plinth Coffee Table Large Square Minimalist Cube
Located in Farmingdale, NJ
.
Pedrara Onyx is highly figured such as this example. A fabricated table today would feature stone that is
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Onyx
1960s Mastercraft Mid Century Cube Brass Side/Coffee Table
By Mastercraft
Located in Chicago, IL
could work as a coffee table as well.
Mastercraft - purchased from a vintage shop in NYC and verified
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern cube Square tan Laminate floating Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A Mid-Century Modern cube square tan laminate floating coffee table. The table is in great original
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate, Plywood
CUBE Square Side Coffee Table Beige Straw Marquetry Handcrafted Checkerboard
By Oleksandra Rudenko
Located in Warsaw, PL
CUBE SIDE TABLE in straw marquetry technique
Inlay scheme: Weave
Colour scheme: Beige
MATERIALS
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Arts and Crafts Coffee and Cockt...
Materials
Straw
$3,363 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 45 in W 40 in D 40 in
Coffee table in black Zimbabwean granite and Spanish Pyrite cubes
Located in CHOISY-LE-ROI, FR
Large coffee table in black Zimbabwean granite with Pyrite cubes in the center, forming an abstract
Category
2010s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Granite, Pyrite, Brass
$4,685 / item
H 13.78 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Pair of Coffee Table "Cubes" in Marquetery by Aymeric Lefort
By Aymeric Lefort
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Pair of coffee table in Ziricotte wood and metal black laqued.
Do not hesitate to ask for a
Category
2010s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
$3,604 / set
H 16.15 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Coffee Table "Cubes" in Marquetery by Aymeric Lefort
By Aymeric Lefort
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Pair of coffee table in Ziricotte wood and metal black laqued.
Please ask for a shipping quote to
Category
2010s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
$5,406 / set
H 16.15 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Cubes Cocktail Table
Located in Hollywood, FL
The base of this glass-top table is crafted from an intriguing combination of woods and stainless
Category
2010s Philippine International Style Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Coffee Table "Cubes" in Macassar Ebony Wood Marquetery by Aymeric Lefort
By Aymeric Lefort
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Coffee table in Macassar Ebony marquetry, structure builds and feet in French oak black tinted
Category
2010s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Ebony
$8,409
H 16.54 in W 35.83 in D 48.04 in
Coffee Table "Cubes" in Macassar Ebony Wood Marquetery by Aymeric Lefort
By Aymeric Lefort
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Coffee table in Macassar Ebony marquetry, structure builds and feet in French oak black tinted
Category
2010s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Ebony
$8,409
H 16.54 in W 35.83 in D 48.04 in
CITY CUBE Side Table
By Mousarris
Located in Timisoara, RO
City Cube
The Artist’s Meticulous Craftsmanship Is Evident In Every Detail, From The Intricately
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Pair of Italian 1970s Brass and Lacquer Cube Form Coffee Tables
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Italian 1970s brass and lacquer cube form coffee or cocktail tables; Minimalist and chic
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$8,750 / set
H 16 in W 23.75 in D 23.75 in
Karl Springer "Chinese Cube Style Coffee Table" in Beige Lacquered Linen 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully crafted "Chinese Cube Style Coffee Table" in two-tone beige lacquered linen by Karl
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Linen, Wood, Lacquer
$12,000
H 16.5 in W 48 in D 36 in
Brutalist Square Stone Top Coffee Table with Chrome Cube Pedestal Base
By Paul Kingma
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brutalist coffee table with stone top and chrome pedestal base. The stone top has deeper carved
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Chrome
$2,450
H 15.325 in W 39.75 in D 39.75 in
Mid-Century Solid Lucite Cube with Brass Connectors Coffee Table Base
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in San Diego, CA
Unique mid-century lucite cube and brass connector coffee table base in the style of Charles Hollis
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$1,000 Sale Price
20% Off
H 16.5 in W 23 in D 23 in
Modern Cube Cocktail Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern cube cocktail table with Cava brown lacquered cube with concealed castors, quarter oak
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Coffee Table "Cubes en Rond" in Ziricote Wood Marketery by Aymeric Lefort
By Aymeric Lefort
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Caoffee table "cubes en rond" marquetry forming a stacking decoration of ziricote wood squares. the
Category
2010s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
$3,243 Sale Price
46% Off
H 16.54 in Dm 39.38 in
Restored Rattan Cube Pattern Coffee Table Top with Stacked Pedestal Legs
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired rattan coffee table featuring a unique cube cut
Category
Vintage 1950s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan
$1,920 Sale Price
40% Off
H 16 in W 39.75 in D 21.5 in
Karl Springer "Chinese Cube Style Coffee Table" in Lacquered Chinese Red 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese cube style coffee table by Karl Spring in Lacquered Chinese red. As seen in the Karl
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
$10,500
H 16.5 in W 33 in D 36 in
Heavy Large Legs Cube Like Geometric Coffee Table Dotted Pattern Finish MINT!
By Karl Springer, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Heavy Large Legs Rectangle Cube Like Geometric Coffee Table Dotted Pattern Finish MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
$2,800
H 17 in W 42 in D 24 in
Cube 80 Muted Beige Travertine Round Decorative Coffee Table by Beije Avenue
Located in Geneve, CH
Estee Lizea 80 Travertine Round Decorative Coffee Table by Beije Avenue
Dimensions: Ø 80 x H 40 cm
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
$3,027 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 31.5 in
Black Cube Shape Marble Base Brass Stretchers Square Glass Top Coffee Table
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Artedi
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Black cube shape marble base brass stretchers square glass top coffee table.
Cantilever design
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Belgian Black Marble, Brass
$4,200
H 16 in W 36 in D 36 in
Grey Cubes Cocktail Table
Located in Hollywood, FL
The base of this glass-top table is crafted from an intriguing combination of woods and stainless
Category
2010s Philippine International Style Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Grey Italian Marble Cube Shape Base 30x50 Rectangle Glass Top Coffee Table CLEAN
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Grey Italian Marble Cube Shape Base 30x50 Rectangle Glass Top Coffee Table CLEAN
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
$3,100
H 17 in W 50 in D 30 in
Teak Cube & Brass X Base Danish Modern Bronze Smoked Square Glass Coffee Table
By Durland, Artedi
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Teak cube & brass x base danish modern bronze smoked square glass coffee table.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$4,200
H 15 in W 35 in D 35 in
Large White Custom Oak Coffee Table with Cube Base by Dos Gallos Studio
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid white oak coffee table with mitered cube base. This 60 by 60 inch coffee table is available
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
$15,080
H 17 in W 60 in D 60 in
Mid Century Cube Cocktail Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
This simple yet refined cocktail table adds depth and warm reflection in an alluring mix of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cockta...
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Mid Century Modern Square Cube Walnut Base Glass Top Coffee Side End Lamp Table
By Jens Risom, Harvey Probber, George Nelson, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern Square Cube Walnut Base Glass Top Coffee Side End Lamp Table Stand Mint.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
$2,800
H 20 in W 29 in D 29 in
9 Cubes Table by Pol Quadens
Located in Geneve, CH
9 Cubes Table by Pol Quadens
Limited Edition Of 8+4 Pieces.
Dimensions: D 150 x W 150 x H 40 cm
Category
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Fiam Magique MQ/32XBL Coffee Table in Glass with Blue Cube, by Studio Klass
By FIAM, Studio Klass
Located in New York, NY
Coffee table with cubic inner compartment in 10 mm-thick glass. Available in various finishes
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
$1,637 / item
H 22.05 in W 12.6 in D 12.6 in
Fiam Magique MQ/32GN Coffee Table in Smoke Grey Glass with Cube, by Studio Klass
By Studio Klass, FIAM
Located in New York, NY
Coffee table with cubic inner compartment in 10 mm-thick glass. Available in various finishes
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
$1,566 / item
H 22.05 in W 12.6 in D 12.6 in
Fiam Magique MQ/32XG Coffee Table in Glass with Smoke Grey Cube, by Studio Klass
By FIAM, Studio Klass
Located in New York, NY
Coffee table with cubic inner compartment in 10 mm-thick glass. Available in various finishes
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
$2,032 / item
H 22.05 in W 12.6 in D 12.6 in
Fiam Magique MQ/32XB Coffee Table in Glass with Opal White Cube, by Studio Klass
By FIAM, Studio Klass
Located in New York, NY
Coffee table with cubic inner compartment in 10 mm-thick glass. Available in various finishes
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
$1,918 / item
H 22.05 in W 12.6 in D 12.6 in
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Cube Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of cube coffee tables is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique cube coffee tables was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and glass. We have 117 antique and vintage cube coffee tables in-stock, while there are 23 modern editions to choose from as well. Cube coffee tables have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Cube coffee tables are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Some cube coffee tables are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller cube coffee tables, measuring 11.82 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Cube coffee tables have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Milo Baughman, FIAM and Studio Klass are consistently popular.
How Much are Cube Coffee Tables?
Cube coffee tables can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,750, while the lowest priced sells for $450 and the highest can go for as much as $24,000.
Finding the Right Coffee And 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 Cube Coffee Tables
- 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 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.
- 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 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 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 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.
- 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 ExpertOctober 26, 2021A tall coffee table is usually called exactly that — a tall coffee table. Coffee tables, also referred to as cocktail tables, are generally designed to sit at or below the sofa's seat height. These tables may come in a range of sizes, but they are often between 16 and 18 inches high and are designed in a variety of lengths and widths. They’re meant to provide a practical table-top surface that complements your living room layout. (A tall version might also be suitable for use as a dining table.) Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tall coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 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.
- 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.
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