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Milo Baughman Burlwood Parsons Coffee Table, 1970
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Milo Baughman Burlwood Parsons Coffee Table, 1970. Table has been completely restored.
Measures 39
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Burl
Mid century modern Lane walnut checkered parsons coffee table
By Lane Furniture
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century modern Lane walnut checkered parsons coffee table. Great Solid Coffee table. Simple
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Burlwood Parsons Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman style mid-century burlwood parsons coffee table.
This table measures: 39 wide x 39
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Burl
Mid Century Safari Jungle Print Resin Parsons Coffee Table Karl springer style
By Milo Baughman, Karl Springer
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid Century Safari Print Resin Parsons Coffee Table style of Karl springer or Milo Baughman. A
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Fabric, Resin, Wood
H 17 in W 50 in D 24 in
Faux Metal Brutalist Parsons Coffee Table
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
Brutalist School Parsons style coffee table constructed of textured formica on wood frame structure
Category
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Formica
Milo Baughman Burlwood Parsons Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Large scale 1970s burlwood coffee table designed by Milo Baughman. Great proportions and a very
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Burl
Milo Baughman Burl Olivewood Parsons Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Attributed to Milo Baughman burl olivewood parsons style coffee table.
Dated on bottom 1978.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Late 20th Century Vintage Coastal Grasscloth Parsons Coffee Table
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Coastal coffee table. A chic Grasscloth surface painted a beautiful steely blue
Category
Late 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Reed
Mid-Century Modern Chinese Red Painted Rectangle Parsons Coffee Table
By (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning Mid-Century Modern Chinese red painted wood rectangle Parsons style coffee table
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Burl Wood Parsons Coffee Table in the Milo Baughman Style
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-Century Modernist burl wood Parsons shaped coffee table in the style of Milo Baughman. The
Category
Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Burl
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Rosewood and walnut Square Coffee Table
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Classic design from one of periods giants. Bleached rosewood top and walnut frame, parsons coffee
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut
Harvey Probber Rosewood Top & Mahogany Legs Rectangular Parson Coffee Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber rosewood top with contrasting mahogany legs rectangular coffee
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Rosewood
H 20.25 in W 41.25 in D 30 in
Shagreen Coffee Table with Bronze Patina Brass Accents by R & Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The parsons coffee table by R&Y Augousti is classic and elegant staple piece for your home. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 16 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Shagreen Coffee Table with Bronze Patina Brass Accents by R & Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Parsons coffee table by R&Y Augousti is classic and elegant staple piece for your home. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 16 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Shell Coffee Table with Bronze Patina Brass Accents by R & Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Parsons coffee table by R&Y Augousti is classic and elegant staple piece for your home. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Shell Coffee Table with Bronze Patina Brass Accents by R & Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The parsons coffee table by R&Y Augousti is classic and elegant staple piece for your home. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Custom Parsons Style White Table
By Parsons
Located in New York, NY
Custom-made "Parsons"-style tables. This is a special order item in your required size and choice
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Parsons Style Coffee Table - Dark
Located in Westwood, NJ
a modern parsons style cocktail table made of figured cathedral ash in our dark earth finish with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Composition, Metal
Parsons Style Coffee Table - Light
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern parsons style cocktail table made of figured cathedral ash in our light dune finish with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Composition, Metal
1980’s Italian Parsons Travertine Coffee Table
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Chicago, IL
Post modern Italian Parsons travertine coffee table in style of Angelo Mangiarotti.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
1970s Milo Baughman Style Parson Zinc Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, coffee table you could hope to find. This is
Category
Vintage 1970s American Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Zinc
A Parsons Style Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
The long rectangular top inlaid into the rosewood with brass in a trellis design; raised on four square straight legs.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Vintage Woven Rattan Dark Brown Parsons Leg Coffee Table
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Midcentury hand-woven rattan dark brown Parsons legs coffee table with square top. This
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan
1970s Modern Parsons’ Style Low Profile Faux Snakeskin Coffee Table
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a large scale modern Parsons’ style low profile coffee table that has been wrapped in a
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Seldom seen Parsons, Brutalist Walnut coffee / cocktail table by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Buffalo, NY
Seldom seen Parsons Brutalist Walnut coffee / cocktail table by Lane , Richly grained walnut
Category
Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Dark Brown Parsons Legs Country Style Woven Rattan Coffee Table, Vintage
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Country style woven rattan dark brown Parsons legs coffee table with rectangular top. This
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Mid-20th Century Country Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan
Country Style Midcentury Woven Rattan Light Brown Parsons Leg Coffee Table
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Country style Midcentury hand-woven rattan light brown Parsons legs coffee table with rectangular
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Mid-20th Century Country Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Burmese Vintage Rattan Parsons Leg Coffee Table Hand-Stitched over Wood
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Burmese vintage rattan parsons leg coffee table from the mid 20th century, hand-stitched over
Category
Mid-20th Century Burmese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan, Wood
H 18.25 in W 41.75 in D 41.75 in
Midcentury Lane Altavista Parsons Legs Coffee Table with Herringbone Design Top
By Lane Furniture
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Midcentury Lane Altavista Parsons legs coffee table with Herringbone design top. This Midcentury
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 15.5 in W 52 in D 24.5 in
Karl Springer "Heavy Parsons Table"in Penshell w/Brass Inlay Coffee Table 1980
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Karl Springer "Heavy Parsons Table"in Penshell with Brass Inlay Coffee Table 1980. Brown
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 16.5 in W 53.5 in D 40 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Walnut and Rosewood Parsons Leg Coffee Table
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Parsons style coffee table. Exceptional rosewood grained top with clean
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut
Nice Early Milo Baughman Burl Coffee or Side End Parsons Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Milo Baughman burl coffee table.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
MCM Dunbar Coffee or End Table Square Parsons Style by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Mid-Century Modern to Modern Dunbar square coffee or end table Parsons’s style with inlaid
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Olive Burl Square Coffee Parsons Table Made in Italy
By Milo Baughman
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern olive burl square coffee table made in Italy. Good vintage condition
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Olive, Burl
H 16.5 in W 31.25 in D 31.25 in
Country Style Woven Rattan on Wooden Core Light Brown Parsons Leg Coffee Table
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Country style Midcentury hand-woven rattan light brown Parsons legs coffee table with rectangular
Category
Mid-20th Century Country Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan, Wood
H 18.5 in W 54 in D 36 in
Mid-Century Modern Two-Tiered White Laminate Parson’s Style Coffee or End Table
By (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in Topeka, KS
coffee or end table and optional rectangle glass top. Beautiful vintage condition. A hairline crack in
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Laminate, Masonite
H 18.75 in W 40 in D 20 in
Trio of Gilt Metal Parsons Side Tables With Thick Glass Tops
Located in Southampton, NJ
Superb Parsons tables of 24k gold leaf gilt metal with original 1/2" thick glass tops. 1970's
Category
Vintage 1970s Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron, Gold Leaf
Custom Parsons Cocktail Table/Side Table in Douglas Fir by Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom Parsons side table or coffee table or bench in Douglas fir. Can be made in any size and in a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktai...
Materials
Oak, Walnut, Fir
Pair of Vintage Parsons Tables inset with 18th Century Chinese Panels
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Pair of black lacquer Parsons tables inset with 18th century Chinese coromandel lacquer panels
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Milo Baughman Style Parsons Cocktail Table with Yellow Crackle and White Glass
By Milo Baughman
Located in Hanover, MA
Milo Baughman Style, circa 1972 rectangular parsons cocktail table in yellow crackled finish with
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
H 17 in W 54 in D 38 in
Pair of Grand Scale Edward Wormley for Dunbar Parsons Tables in Dark Mahogany
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Hudson, NY
Beautiful pair of Dunbar Parsons tables designed by Ed Wormley. Both tables retain the original
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 21.75 in W 31.32 in D 31.32 in
Karl Springer Gunmetal, Brass Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional, iconic Parsons style coffee table in heavy gunmetal with a smoked glass inset top and
Category
20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Lane Midcentury Dark Mahogany Coffee Table
By Lane Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Mahogany coffee table in a Parsons style with rectangular top and square legs by Lane Furniture
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Italian Raffia & Brass Greek Key Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Italian coffee table with raffia wrapped wood top and Greek key corner bracketed brass parsons base
Category
Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Burl Italian Lattice Modern Coffee Table Ponti Style
Located in Miami, FL
A square Burl coffee table with open lattice design. The simple Parsons style structure creates the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood, Burl
Phillip and Kelvin LaVerne Bronze Coffee Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Houston, TX
A 1960s Philip and Kelvin LaVerne "Classical" coffee table, this acid-etched bronze table has a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze, Pewter
Brass Clad Coffee Table Or Bench By R. Dubarry
By Sarreid Ltd., Rodolfo Dubarry
Located in Houston, TX
Brass Clad Coffee Table Or Bench By R. Dubarry.
Spanish hand hammered riveted brass clad coffee
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Late 20th Century Vintage Coastal Woven Rattan Coffee Table
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Coastal coffee table. A chic tightly woven rattan in a classic Parsons shape
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan
Late 20th Century Vintage Coastal Split Bamboo Coffee Table
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Coastal coffee table. A chic split bamboo design in a clean Parsons shape
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo
Signed Karl Springer Goatskin and Smoked Glass Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in North Miami, FL
Elegant Parson's style coffee table by Karl Springer in matte-finished, pale bleached goatskin with
Category
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Goatskin, Smoked Glass, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Expandable Walnut Coffee Table by Directional
By Milo Baughman, Calvin Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Rectangular Mid-century modern parson walnut coffee table on 4 square legs.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
Late 20th Century Vintage Coastal Crosshatch Woven Rattan Coffee Table
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning vintage Coastal coffee table. A chic crosshatch woven rattan in a classic Parsons shape
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan
Lane Furniture Walnut, Rosewood, and Chrome Coffee or Cocktail Table
By Lane Furniture
Located in Skokie, IL
Lane Furniture Walnut, Rosewood, and Chrome Coffee or Cocktail Table
This stunning, long coffee or
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Edward Wormley Coffee Table with Italian Travertine Top 1952 'Signed'
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Parsons style coffee table model No. 5206, base in dark mahogany with inset Italian travertine top
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
A Fine Edward Wormley Coffee Table for Dunbar in Exotic Burl
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Exotic Burl Grain Coffee table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Exceptional selection of Burl Wood
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Burl
Edward Wormley Sandalwood and Blackened Steel Coffee Table for Dunbar, 1950s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Miami, FL
Rare Edward Wormley designed coffee table with nine inset blackened steel plates on a sandalwood
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Attr. Rolf Middelboe for Tranekær Danish End-Grain Butcher Block Coffee Table
By Dieter Waeckerlin, Rolf Middelboe
Located in Norwalk, CT
than this captivating Parsons-style cocktail table attributed to Rolf Middelboe for Tranekær Furniture
Category
Late 20th Century European Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 19.25 in W 40.5 in D 40.5 in
John Wisner for Ficks Reed Asian Modern Rattan Bamboo Pagoda Coffee Table
By Ficks Reed, John Wisner
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This unique bamboo and rattan pagoda style coffee table was designed by John Wisner for Ficks Reed
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Modern Chrome and White Marble Coffee Table Attributed to the Pace Collection
By Pace Collection, Leon Rosen
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous modern chrome and white marble coffee or cocktail table which is attributed to The Pace
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Chrome
H 15 in W 38 in D 38 in
American MCM Walnut Coffee Table with Acid Etched Copper Top by Harry Lunstead
By Harry Lunstead
Located in San Diego, CA
A gorgeous American MCM walnut coffee table with acid etched copper top by Seattle furniture
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Copper
H 18.5 in W 32 in D 32 in
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Parsons Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the parsons coffee table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each parsons coffee table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, burl and metal. Find 96 options for an antique or vintage parsons coffee table now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer parsons coffee table, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each parsons coffee table bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. A well-made parsons coffee table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Milo Baughman, Dunbar and Edward Wormley are consistently popular.
How Much is a Parsons Coffee Table?
Prices for a parsons coffee table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $350 and can go as high as $18,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,500.
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. Browse a vast selection of antique, new and vintage coffee table and cocktail tables today.
Questions About Parsons Coffee Table
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The Parsons table is named for where it was created. Its design originates from the Parsons School of Design in Paris, France. The first ones hit the market in the 1930s and became popular as alternatives to the more ornamental furniture commonly sold at the time. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Parsons 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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. - 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023To stack books on a coffee table, place the largest one on the bottom with the spine facing the focal piece of furniture, usually the sofa. Then, add the next largest, lining up the inner edges so that the spines create a stepped effect. Continue adding books to complete the stack and top it off with a decorative object if you wish. Shop a variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The best coffee table for a sectional can be a round coffee table, particularly with respect to U-shaped sectionals. The circular design creates a sense of balance in small spaces and renders it easy for guests to move to and fro, especially when surrounded by chairs. Find a collection of antique and vintage coffee tables on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To authenticate your Noguchi coffee table, there are three different marks to look for. Isamu Noguchi’s signature will be on the edge of the table and on a medallion under the base. Even under the medallion, you will find Noguchi’s initials. Shop a collection of properly vetted Noguchi pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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, 2022Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023To date a Lane coffee table, look for the serial number on the underside of the piece. On most Lane coffee tables, reading the number from right to left will tell you the date that the table was manufactured. For example, a serial number that says 852140 would have been produced on April 12, 1958. Founded in Virginia in the early 20th century, Lane is largely known for its cedar chests and innovative mid-century modern designs. Find a variety of Lane coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024The best height for a coffee table is around 1 to 2 inches lower than the seat height of the adjacent sofa. Most sofas feature seat heights of around 17 or 18 inches. As a result, the most common height for coffee tables is 15 to 17 inches. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of coffee tables.
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