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Midcentury Coffee Table with Black Marble Top and Hand Forged Gilt Iron
Midcentury Coffee Table with Black Marble Top and Hand Forged Gilt Iron

Midcentury Coffee Table with Black Marble Top and Hand Forged Gilt Iron

Located in Barcelona, ES

marble surface. Terrific patina. This eye-catching coffee table will be a nice Hollywood Regency addition

Category

20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

1930's French Arts & Crafts era Bronze and Wrought Iron Coffee Table
1930's French Arts & Crafts era Bronze and Wrought Iron Coffee Table

1930's French Arts & Crafts era Bronze and Wrought Iron Coffee Table

By Paul Kiss

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Exquisite 1930's French Arts & Crafts era coffee table formed of cast bronze and wrought iron

Category

Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Charlotte Perriand Style Coffee Tables in Pine wood for Les Arcs, France 1960s
Charlotte Perriand Style Coffee Tables in Pine wood for Les Arcs, France 1960s

Charlotte Perriand Style Coffee Tables in Pine wood for Les Arcs, France 1960s

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Almelo, NL

with Perriand designs. These particular tableshave a beautiful patina. We have 8 coffee tables

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Pine

Rustic English 1900s Pine Box on Straight Legs with Weathered Patina
Rustic English 1900s Pine Box on Straight Legs with Weathered Patina

Rustic English 1900s Pine Box on Straight Legs with Weathered Patina

Located in Atlanta, GA

weathered patina, this English pine container circa 1900 will bring a touch of authenticity to any home

Category

Early 20th Century French Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Rustic Coffee Table with Red and Green Lacquer, Turned Baluster Legs and Iron
Rustic Coffee Table with Red and Green Lacquer, Turned Baluster Legs and Iron

Rustic Coffee Table with Red and Green Lacquer, Turned Baluster Legs and Iron

Located in Yonkers, NY

stretchers, turned baluster legs and nicely weathered patina. This antique coffee table, crafted from a

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Antique 19th Century Indian Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Danish Solid Teak Mid Century Coffee Table by Finn Juhl for France & Søn, c1950s
Danish Solid Teak Mid Century Coffee Table by Finn Juhl for France & Søn, c1950s

Danish Solid Teak Mid Century Coffee Table by Finn Juhl for France & Søn, c1950s

By Finn Juhl, France & Søn, John Stuart Inc.

Located in Chino Hills, CA

appreciate the table's vintage patina. Imagine this stunning coffee table taking center stage in a

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Brutalist Cocktail Table
Mid Century Brutalist Cocktail Table

Mid Century Brutalist Cocktail Table

$3,900Sale Price|35% Off

Mid Century Brutalist Cocktail Table

By Paul Evans

Located in New York, NY

patinaed bronze finish. Brutalist Artisan Coffee Table of the period. This table has an exceptional finish

Category

Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Resin

Vintage Modern Round Drum Side or Coffee Table in Patina Metal
Vintage Modern Round Drum Side or Coffee Table in Patina Metal

Vintage Modern Round Drum Side or Coffee Table in Patina Metal

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Modern Round Drum Side or Coffee Table in Patina Metal This modern vintage table is formed

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Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern End Tables

Materials

Metal

red ruby coffee table, 1980 italian, laquared wood and incredible patina brass
red ruby coffee table, 1980 italian, laquared wood and incredible patina brass

red ruby coffee table, 1980 italian, laquared wood and incredible patina brass

By Arredamento

Located in Buzzò, Emilia-Romagna

wood and brass coffee table. This luxurious piece, adorned with original glass, showcases the perfect

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Brass

Cosmos Nesting Coffee Table Shagreen & Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Cosmos Nesting Coffee Table Shagreen & Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

Cosmos Nesting Coffee Table Shagreen & Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

coffee table medium is both Minimalist and dramatic. The top is inlaid in coal black shagreen, that is

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Nesting Tables and Sta...

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Nesting Coffee Tables with Bronze-Patina Brass Accents R&Y Augousti
Shagreen Nesting Coffee Tables with Bronze-Patina Brass Accents R&Y Augousti

Shagreen Nesting Coffee Tables with Bronze-Patina Brass Accents R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

coffee tables are both Minimalist and dramatic. The top is inlaid in cream shagreen in the large size

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Nesting Tables and Sta...

Materials

Brass

Cosmos Nesting Coffee Table Cream Shagreen & Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Cosmos Nesting Coffee Table Cream Shagreen & Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

Cosmos Nesting Coffee Table Cream Shagreen & Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

the large nesting table only; The cosmos nesting coffee table large is both Minimalist and dramatic

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Nesting Tables and Sta...

Materials

Brass

Cosmos Nesting Coffee Table Hwana Stone & Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Cosmos Nesting Coffee Table Hwana Stone & Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

Cosmos Nesting Coffee Table Hwana Stone & Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

coffee table medium is both Minimalist and dramatic. The top is inlaid in Hwana Stone and completed with

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Nesting Tables and Sta...

Materials

Granite, Brass

Cosmos Nesting Coffee in Table Black Shell & Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Cosmos Nesting Coffee in Table Black Shell & Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

Cosmos Nesting Coffee in Table Black Shell & Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

coffee table small is both Minimalist and dramatic. The top is inlaid in black pen shell, that is hand

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Nesting Tables and Sta...

Materials

Brass

Cosmos Nesting Coffee Table Hwana Stone and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Cosmos Nesting Coffee Table Hwana Stone and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

Cosmos Nesting Coffee Table Hwana Stone and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

coffee table medium is both Minimalist and dramatic. The top is inlaid in Hwana stone and completed with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Nesting Tables and Sta...

Materials

Granite, Brass

Peacock Nesting Coffee Table in Baguio Stone Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Peacock Nesting Coffee Table in Baguio Stone Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

Peacock Nesting Coffee Table in Baguio Stone Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

coffee table medium is an iconic R&Y Augousti piece and one of their first designs. The piece both

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Nesting Tables and Sta...

Materials

Stone, Brass

Antique Chinese Elm Coffee Table with Original Color and Patina
Antique Chinese Elm Coffee Table with Original Color and Patina

Antique Chinese Elm Coffee Table with Original Color and Patina

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Chinese Elm Coffee Table with Original Color and Patina This antique Chinese coffee table

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood, Elm

Ceramic Tile Sidetable, Germany 1960s
Ceramic Tile Sidetable, Germany 1960s

Ceramic Tile Sidetable, Germany 1960s

Located in Landgraaf, NL

coffee table. Nice patina and in good vintage condition. Request a quote for the latest shipping rates.

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Antique Shanxi Province Red Lacquer Elm Coffee Table
Antique Shanxi Province Red Lacquer Elm Coffee Table

Antique Shanxi Province Red Lacquer Elm Coffee Table

Located in Chicago, IL

made of elm, and has red lacquer. The color and patina are all original. This coffee table will

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood, Elm, Lacquer

Mid Century Modern Ostrich skin Leather Post modern waterfall bench coffee table
Mid Century Modern Ostrich skin Leather Post modern waterfall bench coffee table

Mid Century Modern Ostrich skin Leather Post modern waterfall bench coffee table

By Karl Springer

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid Century Modern Ostrich skin Leather Post modern waterfall bench or coffee table. Nice Patina

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Shanxi Province Elm Side Table with Stone Top
Antique Shanxi Province Elm Side Table with Stone Top

Antique Shanxi Province Elm Side Table with Stone Top

Located in Chicago, IL

made with Elm. It has all its original beautiful red color and patina. This elm coffee table has a

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Stone

1950s Franco Albini “French Riviera” Rattan Armchair, Italy
1950s Franco Albini “French Riviera” Rattan Armchair, Italy

1950s Franco Albini “French Riviera” Rattan Armchair, Italy

By Franco Albini

Located in Praha, CZ

- Sturdy and stable - Coffee Table dimensions : Height 54cm ,Diameter 70cm

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rattan

Pair of pine benches, " Chalet " style  France circa 1970
Pair of pine benches, " Chalet " style  France circa 1970

Pair of pine benches, " Chalet " style France circa 1970

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Paris, Ile-de-France

as coffee tables. Rich patina and even wear These pieces are typical of the "mountain ", "Alps" or

Category

Vintage 1960s Minimalist Benches

Materials

Pine

Bronze Bench
Bronze Bench

Bronze Bench

By Anasthasia Millot

Located in New York, NY

Elegant bronze bench with soft edges. Dark patina. Elegant 2-tone bronze coffee table

Category

2010s French Benches

Materials

Bronze

Cosmos Nesting Coffee Table Cream Shagreen & Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Cosmos Nesting Coffee Table Cream Shagreen & Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

Cosmos Nesting Coffee Table Cream Shagreen & Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

coffee table large is both Minimalist and dramatic. The top is inlaid in cream shagreen, that is hand

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Nesting Tables and Sta...

Materials

Brass

Interesting Brutalist Style, Acid Washed, Copper Patina Coffee Table, 1970
Interesting Brutalist Style, Acid Washed, Copper Patina Coffee Table, 1970

Interesting Brutalist Style, Acid Washed, Copper Patina Coffee Table, 1970

Located in Paris, FR

French 1970' Brutalist Style Coffee Table in Wood Covered with a Copper Patina Table Top Plate

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Copper

Antique Gustavian Patina Coffee Table Louis XV Baroque Style 19th Century
Antique Gustavian Patina Coffee Table Louis XV Baroque Style 19th Century

Antique Gustavian Patina Coffee Table Louis XV Baroque Style 19th Century

Located in Vienna, AT

An elegant hand-carved 19th-century walnut wooden Baroque table in the style of Louis XV. The table

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Radice Coffee Table in Goat Skin and Patina Bronze by Palena Furniture
Radice Coffee Table in Goat Skin and Patina Bronze by Palena Furniture

Radice Coffee Table in Goat Skin and Patina Bronze by Palena Furniture

By Palena Furniture

Located in Istanbul, TR

Radice Coffee Table Radice is a symbol of power combined with beauty and balance. Consists of a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel, Bronze

Studio Greytak "Iceberg Table 5" Alligator Quartz, Iron Patina, Smoky Glass
Studio Greytak "Iceberg Table 5" Alligator Quartz, Iron Patina, Smoky Glass

Studio Greytak "Iceberg Table 5" Alligator Quartz, Iron Patina, Smoky Glass

By Studio Greytak

Located in Missoula, MT

Iceberg table 5 In Studio Greytak’s Iceberg table 5, stout crystal prisms, nearly as broad as they

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Quartz, Iron

Minimalist Low Tables Japanese Brown Patina Steel with Oak Legs Vivian Carbonell
Minimalist Low Tables Japanese Brown Patina Steel with Oak Legs Vivian Carbonell

Minimalist Low Tables Japanese Brown Patina Steel with Oak Legs Vivian Carbonell

By Vivian Carbonell

Located in Miami, FL

Our contemporary low Sumo tables in steel and solid oak are now offered in various finishes. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Red Diamond-Shaped Concrete Dining Table on Steel Base with Faux-Rust Patina
Red Diamond-Shaped Concrete Dining Table on Steel Base with Faux-Rust Patina

Red Diamond-Shaped Concrete Dining Table on Steel Base with Faux-Rust Patina

Located in Cazadero, CA

steel square base with a faux rust patina. Base made and designed by Brad Wilson. The tilted, diamond

Category

2010s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Concrete

Antique Elm Coffee Table with a Floating Top
Antique Elm Coffee Table with a Floating Top

Antique Elm Coffee Table with a Floating Top

Located in Port Chester, NY

A dark elm coffee table with rich color, good patina, and a twist. This coffee table has a floating

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Very Large South Indian Wood Daybed or Coffee Table
Very Large South Indian Wood Daybed or Coffee Table

Very Large South Indian Wood Daybed or Coffee Table

Located in Richmond, CA

legs. Excellent patina. Makes a great coffee table.

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20th Century Indian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Mid Century Rosewood Coffee Table by Severin Hansen, Danish Design 1960’s
Mid Century Rosewood Coffee Table by Severin Hansen, Danish Design 1960’s

Mid Century Rosewood Coffee Table by Severin Hansen, Danish Design 1960’s

By Severin Hansen

Located in London, GB

rich colour and patina to this coffee table having been newly French polished is a lovely example of

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Chinese Opium Bed
19th Century Chinese Opium Bed

19th Century Chinese Opium Bed

Located in Montecito, CA

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Rustic Coffee Table with Drawer
Rustic Coffee Table with Drawer

Rustic Coffee Table with Drawer

Located in L'AMETLLA DE MAR, ES

vintage coffee table with nice patina great as coffee table or side table

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Rustic Center Tables

Materials

Pine

Midcentury Coffee Table with Drawer
Midcentury Coffee Table with Drawer

Midcentury Coffee Table with Drawer

Located in L'AMETLLA DE MAR, ES

midcentury low table with nice patina perfect as coffee table or side table

Category

Vintage 1950s French Rustic Center Tables

Materials

Cherry

Midcentury french Coffee Table with Drawer
Midcentury french Coffee Table with Drawer

Midcentury french Coffee Table with Drawer

Located in L'AMETLLA DE MAR, ES

midcentury french low table with nice patina perfect as coffee table or side table

Category

Vintage 1950s French Rustic Center Tables

Materials

Oak

Pair of Opposing Architectural Side Tables
Pair of Opposing Architectural Side Tables

Pair of Opposing Architectural Side Tables

Located in Los Angeles, CA

their original finish and patina. We have the matching coffee table listed separately.

Category

Vintage 1940s American De Stijl Side Tables

Antique empire console table, decorated  with needle-painted marquetry and coppe
Antique empire console table, decorated  with needle-painted marquetry and coppe

Antique empire console table, decorated with needle-painted marquetry and coppe

Located in Kerepes, HU

details. With its elegant silhouette and beautiful patina, this 20th century Empire coffee table will

Category

Vintage 1920s Hungarian Empire Revival Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Antique Swedish, German Dictionary with Leather Back, Early 1900s
Antique Swedish, German Dictionary with Leather Back, Early 1900s

Antique Swedish, German Dictionary with Leather Back, Early 1900s

Located in Singapore, SG

Stunning dictionary for any bookshelf or coffee table. The patina is fantastic.

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Jugendstil Books

Materials

Leather

South Indian Solid Wood Daybed with Carved Wood Ends
South Indian Solid Wood Daybed with Carved Wood Ends

South Indian Solid Wood Daybed with Carved Wood Ends

Located in Richmond, CA

four turned wood legs. Ends of table have scalloped wood applied edge. Makes a great coffee table

Category

Vintage 1940s Indian Daybeds

Echo Contemporary Sconce in Oxidized Brass Patina and Mirrors
Echo Contemporary Sconce in Oxidized Brass Patina and Mirrors

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

Hammerd Steel Bronze Patina Coffee Table Lagos Azul
Hammerd Steel Bronze Patina Coffee Table Lagos Azul

Hammerd Steel Bronze Patina Coffee Table Lagos Azul

Located in Dallas, TX

Hammerd steel bronze patina coffee table Lagos Azul.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktai...

Materials

Stone, Steel

Paul Evans Studio Coffee Table.
Paul Evans Studio Coffee Table.

Paul Evans Studio Coffee Table.

Located in Miami, FL

Welded steel with great patina coffee table signed Paul Evans.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

19thC Indian Coffee Table
19thC Indian Coffee Table

19thC Indian Coffee Table

Located in New York, NY

This bleached patina coffee table was originally the platform of a bed from India. Note the

Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Maison Jansen Bronze and Marble Coffee Table
Maison Jansen Bronze and Marble Coffee Table

Maison Jansen Bronze and Marble Coffee Table

By Maison Jansen

Located in Miami, FL

Superb Maison Jansen two patinas coffee table, doré bronze and steel. Top is an Italian Carrara

Category

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

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze, Steel

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Patina Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal patina coffee table for your home. Frequently made of metal, wood and brass, every patina coffee table was constructed with great care. Find 68 options for an antique or vintage patina coffee table now, or shop our selection of 38 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a patina coffee table — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A patina coffee table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, Modern and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made patina coffee table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by R & Y Augousti, Brendan Bass and Maison Ramsay are consistently popular.

How Much is a Patina Coffee Table?

Prices for a patina coffee table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $375 and can go as high as $29,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,599.

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 Patina Coffee Table
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Yes, a coffee table can be too low. Most experts recommend choosing a coffee table that is around one to two inches lower than the seat height of your sofa or loveseat. You may find it difficult to access items on the tabletop while seated if you choose a shorter table. In addition, an overly low coffee table can make a room feel cramped or unbalanced. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Sometimes, designers intentionally place ultra-low coffee tables in spaces to create a bold contrast in a large room. Feel free to break from convention when choosing a coffee table. What's most important is that the finished result appeals to you and allows you to enjoy your seating area to the fullest. Shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    No one knows for sure who invented the coffee table. The earliest examples of the occasional table can be traced back to Victorian-era Britain. At that time, makers like William Watt and Collinson and Lock were producing coffee tables in large quantities.

    Notably, F. Stuart Foote, the designer behind the American Imperial Furniture Company, claimed to have invented the coffee table in the early 20th century. He stated that he did so by cutting down the legs of a dining table. However, it's unlikely that Foote is the actual inventor of the coffee table, as books describing coffee tables existed in the UK a decade before his birth in 1872.

    Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 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.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 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 ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between a center table and a coffee table is usually size. Center tables tend to be larger-sized accent tables placed in the center of seating areas. On the other hand, coffee tables are smaller tables usually positioned in front of sofas and loveseats. On 1stDibs, find a variety of center tables and coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.

    The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.

    Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa, and its depth will match the seating. These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables, but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.

    Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a coffee table and a console table is in the design. A coffee table is a low table that comes in many shapes, such as surfaces that are rectangles, squares, ovals or circles. Console tables are taller and usually have elongated shapes, such as ovals, rectangles or semicircles. Placement is another differentiator between the two types of tables. Coffee tables usually go in front of sofas and loveseats, while console tables may be placed behind a sofa or loveseat or along a wall. Find a large collection of coffee tables and console tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    Tray 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, 2023
    To 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, 2022
    Styling 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, 2024
    Coffee 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, 2024
    There 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    How big a coffee table for a sectional should be depends on the dimensions of the sectional. For a balanced look, a coffee table should be roughly two-thirds of the length of the sofa portion of a sofa and chaise sectional. If you have an L-shaped sofa, the coffee table should be around two-thirds of the length of each arm. Find a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To authenticate your Noguchi coffee table, there are three different marks to look for. Isamu Noguchi’s signature will be on the edge of the table and on a medallion under the base. Even under the medallion, you will find Noguchi’s initials. Shop a collection of properly vetted Noguchi pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To stack books on a coffee table, place the largest one on the bottom with the spine facing the focal piece of furniture, usually the sofa. Then, add the next largest, lining up the inner edges so that the spines create a stepped effect. Continue adding books to complete the stack and top it off with a decorative object if you wish. Shop a variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.