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Early "Suspended Beam" Bench or Coffee Table by Hugh Acton
Early "Suspended Beam" Bench or Coffee Table by Hugh Acton

Early "Suspended Beam" Bench or Coffee Table by Hugh Acton

By Hugh Acton

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

one is more coffee table width at 25 inches across.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Willy Guhl Pedestal Planter
Willy Guhl Pedestal Planter

Willy Guhl Pedestal Planter

By Willy Guhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

table or coffee table. Excellent patina and condition. Only one still available. Patina and coloring

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

French 1940's Gym Bench
French 1940's Gym Bench

French 1940's Gym Bench

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gym bench with original leather. Beautiful patina. Ideal as a coffee table

Category

Vintage 1940s French Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Oak, Leather

Audoux Minet Bench
Audoux Minet Bench

Audoux Minet Bench

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Audoux Minet bench with woven rope top Could also be used as a coffee table. Great patina

Category

Vintage 1950s French Benches

Materials

Oak

Antique Chinese Red Painted & Distressed Trunk
Antique Chinese Red Painted & Distressed Trunk

Antique Chinese Red Painted & Distressed Trunk

Located in Hopewell, NJ

hardware and beautiful patina. Makes a striking coffee table with storage.

Category

Vintage 1910s Chinese Chinese Export Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wood

Pair Of 19th Century French Rustic Benches
Pair Of 19th Century French Rustic Benches

Pair Of 19th Century French Rustic Benches

Located in Round Top, TX

. Soundly constructed from beech with splayed legs. Terrific patina. Perfect as coffee tables as well.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Benches

Materials

Beech

Oak Hall Bench
Oak Hall Bench

Oak Hall Bench

Sold|$4,900

Oak Hall Bench

Located in Greenwich, CT

small scale with good mellow color and patina. Perfect as a small coffee table, for the end of a bed, or

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Benches

Materials

Oak

Antique Campaign Chest Camphor Luggage Box Case 1880
Antique Campaign Chest Camphor Luggage Box Case 1880

Antique Campaign Chest Camphor Luggage Box Case 1880

Located in Potters Bar, GB

protectors on the corners Would make for a great coffee table Lovely patina to the wood and we date this

Category

Antique 1880s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk for Air Balloons
Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk for Air Balloons

Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk for Air Balloons

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

top is very flat, so it would be perfect to use as a coffee table. Its patina is a light honey color

Category

Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Natural Fiber

Patina Chopping Block Coffee Table
Patina Chopping Block Coffee Table

Patina Chopping Block Coffee Table

Located in Dallas, TX

Patina chopping block coffee table One of a kind piece sourced from Europe and imported to

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Brutalist Coffee Table with Charismatic Patina
Brutalist Coffee Table with Charismatic Patina

Brutalist Coffee Table with Charismatic Patina

Located in Antwerp, BE

feeling coffee table has a lot of detail to it when it comes to the way the charismatic patina is

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Bernhardt Vintage Patina Coffee Cocktail Table 48"
Bernhardt Vintage Patina Coffee Cocktail Table 48"

Bernhardt Vintage Patina Coffee Cocktail Table 48"

By Bernhardt

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Bernhardt "Vintage Patina" Coffee Cocktail Table Modern and

Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Wood

Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table with Natural Patina
Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table with Natural Patina

Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table with Natural Patina

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Vintage antique elm wood coffee table with beautiful antique weathered patina top. These are the

Category

20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table with Natural Patina
Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table with Natural Patina

Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table with Natural Patina

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Vintage antique elm wood coffee table with beautiful antique weathered patina top. These are the

Category

20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Rustic Chinese Vintage Coffee Table with Unusual Distressed Patina
Rustic Chinese Vintage Coffee Table with Unusual Distressed Patina

Rustic Chinese Vintage Coffee Table with Unusual Distressed Patina

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese rustic vintage coffee table from the mid 20th century, with distressed patina. Created in

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Rustic Chinese Vintage Coffee Table with Unusual Distressed Patina
Rustic Chinese Vintage Coffee Table with Unusual Distressed Patina

Rustic Chinese Vintage Coffee Table with Unusual Distressed Patina

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese rustic vintage coffee table from the mid 20th century, with distressed patina. Created in

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Maison Ramsay Patina Gold Leaf Wrought Iron Coffee Table
Maison Ramsay Patina Gold Leaf Wrought Iron Coffee Table

Maison Ramsay Patina Gold Leaf Wrought Iron Coffee Table

By Maison Ramsay

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Maison Ramsay patina gold leaf wrought iron rectangular coffee table.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Bronze patina iron coffee table attributed to Lothar Klute
Bronze patina iron coffee table attributed to Lothar Klute

Bronze patina iron coffee table attributed to Lothar Klute

By Lothar Klute

Located in PARIS, FR

A wonderfull coffee table with solid molded glass top Base in bronze patina metal attributed to

Category

Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Baker Far East Leather Top Coffee Table Cool Patina
Baker Far East Leather Top Coffee Table Cool Patina

Baker Far East Leather Top Coffee Table Cool Patina

Located in Fraser, MI

Far East coffee table by Baker. Mahogany construction. Leather top has years of patina. Looks like

Category

Vintage 1950s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Postwar Design ‘Giacometti Style’ Gilt Bronze Patina Oval Coffee Table

Postwar Design ‘Giacometti Style’ Gilt Bronze Patina Oval Coffee Table

By Carole Gratale

Located in Queens, NY

Postwar design (Giacometti style) (modern) textured gilt bronze patina oval coffee table with an "X

Category

20th Century Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

18th Century New England Tavern/Coffee Table with Exceptional Patina
18th Century New England Tavern/Coffee Table with Exceptional Patina

18th Century New England Tavern/Coffee Table with Exceptional Patina

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This 18th c. New England pine and walnut tavern table dates to the mid-1700's and is particularly

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Pine, Walnut

Rare circa 1820 Chinese Jumu Kang Table Stunning Patina Small Coffee Side Table
Rare circa 1820 Chinese Jumu Kang Table Stunning Patina Small Coffee Side Table

Rare circa 1820 Chinese Jumu Kang Table Stunning Patina Small Coffee Side Table

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

table Great as a little coffee or side table, the patina to the timber is to die for, do a little

Category

Antique 1820s Chinese George III Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Lost Wax Cast Bronze Crab Coffee Table Base with Verdigris Patina
Vintage Lost Wax Cast Bronze Crab Coffee Table Base with Verdigris Patina

Vintage Lost Wax Cast Bronze Crab Coffee Table Base with Verdigris Patina

Located in Yonkers, NY

patina, this vintage crab coffee table base will make for an undeniable conversation starter in any home

Category

Mid-20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chinese Wooden Coffee Table with Dark Patina and Woven Rattan Top
Antique Chinese Wooden Coffee Table with Dark Patina and Woven Rattan Top

Antique Chinese Wooden Coffee Table with Dark Patina and Woven Rattan Top

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Chinese wooden coffee table from the early 20th century, with dark burgundy patina

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Rattan

A Large Bronze Patina Lacquered Coffee Table by Aldo Tura, Italy 1970
A Large Bronze Patina Lacquered Coffee Table by Aldo Tura, Italy 1970

A Large Bronze Patina Lacquered Coffee Table by Aldo Tura, Italy 1970

By Aldo Tura

Located in PARIS, FR

A very large rectangular coffee table with exceptional dimensions, Post-Modern, Memphis, Art-Déco

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Antique French Hand-Forged Round Iron Coffee Table with Verdi Gris Patina
Antique French Hand-Forged Round Iron Coffee Table with Verdi Gris Patina

Antique French Hand-Forged Round Iron Coffee Table with Verdi Gris Patina

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This glass topped round wrought iron coffee table was made by hand in France in the early 20th

Category

Early 20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Thai Teak Wood Coffee Table with All Natural Patina and Slatted Top
Vintage Thai Teak Wood Coffee Table with All Natural Patina and Slatted Top

Vintage Thai Teak Wood Coffee Table with All Natural Patina and Slatted Top

Located in Yonkers, NY

A vintage Thai teak wood coffee table from the mid-20th century, with all natural patina and

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Rotating 5-Top Coffee Table in Shagreen & Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
Rotating 5-Top Coffee Table in Shagreen & Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris

Rotating 5-Top Coffee Table in Shagreen & Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris

By Kifu Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The 5-top rotating coffee table in antique black shagreen, jet black shagreen and black pen shell

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Cocteau Coffee Table with Bronze Patina Brass Accents by R & Y Augousti
Shagreen Cocteau Coffee Table with Bronze Patina Brass Accents by R & Y Augousti

Shagreen Cocteau Coffee Table with Bronze Patina Brass Accents by R & Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The Cocteau coffee table by R&Y Augousti is a truly one of a kind piece. The sculptural and

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Heavy Bronze Lilypad Cocktail Table w/ Verdigris Patina
Heavy Bronze Lilypad Cocktail Table w/ Verdigris Patina

Heavy Bronze Lilypad Cocktail Table w/ Verdigris Patina

Located in North Miami, FL

This wonderfully whimsical bronze coffee table with 36 inch diameter beveled glass top features

Category

Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Modern Organic Shaped Steel Brutalist Cocktail Table with Incredible Patina
Modern Organic Shaped Steel Brutalist Cocktail Table with Incredible Patina

Modern Organic Shaped Steel Brutalist Cocktail Table with Incredible Patina

By Lou Ramirez

Located in Los Angeles, CA

concrete. The Willy Guhl trend is strong - imagine this coffee table paired with a pair of Guhl Hoop

Category

2010s American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Primitive Coffee Table, France, 1950s
Primitive Coffee Table, France, 1950s

Primitive Coffee Table, France, 1950s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Populaire; Coffee Table; Side Table; Primitive robust coffee table, made of solid wood with a very

Category

Vintage 1950s French Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Swedish 19th Century Folk Art Sofa Table with Old Scraped Patina
Swedish 19th Century Folk Art Sofa Table with Old Scraped Patina

Swedish 19th Century Folk Art Sofa Table with Old Scraped Patina

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

A Swedish antique cocktail table in painted old patina from mid-19th century. This original piece

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Pine

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Chow Leg Kang Table with Weathered Rustic Patina
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Chow Leg Kang Table with Weathered Rustic Patina

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Chow Leg Kang Table with Weathered Rustic Patina

Located in Yonkers, NY

, rustic patina. This Qing Dynasty period low Kang table, transformed into a contemporary coffee table

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Chinese Antique Long Low Prayer Table with Walnut Patina and Square Legs
Chinese Antique Long Low Prayer Table with Walnut Patina and Square Legs

Chinese Antique Long Low Prayer Table with Walnut Patina and Square Legs

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Chinese long low prayer table with walnut patina from the early 20th century, ideal to

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury Paul McCobb Coffee Table / Bench
Midcentury Paul McCobb Coffee Table / Bench

Midcentury Paul McCobb Coffee Table / Bench

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

brown finish with nice patina. Very delicate designed coffee table with tapered legs - All legs unscrew

Category

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

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Maple

Antique Three Wide Board Coffee Table
Antique Three Wide Board Coffee Table

Antique Three Wide Board Coffee Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This coffee table was made from a 19th century long, skinny "cofradia" - holy house table , from

Category

Antique 19th Century Guatemalan Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Wabi-Sabi Coffee Table or Bench
Wabi-Sabi Coffee Table or Bench

Wabi-Sabi Coffee Table or Bench

Located in New York, NY

Antique bench or coffee table carved from a single 21″ wide teak slab with beautiful patina

Category

Antique Early 1900s Indonesian Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Early 19th Century Work Table Coffee Table from Northern Italy
Early 19th Century Work Table Coffee Table from Northern Italy

Early 19th Century Work Table Coffee Table from Northern Italy

Located in Round Top, TX

A terrific early 19th century Northern Italian work table in walnut. Fabulous patina. Ideal as a

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Pierre Cruege oak coffee table, France, 1950's
Pierre Cruege oak coffee table, France, 1950's

Pierre Cruege oak coffee table, France, 1950's

By Pierre Cruège

Located in London, Fitzrovia

Beautiful organic shape, deep patina and lovely colour. oak coffee table by French designer Pierre

Category

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

Materials

Oak

Giacometti Style Patinated Bronze Finish Square Coffee Table
Giacometti Style Patinated Bronze Finish Square Coffee Table

Giacometti Style Patinated Bronze Finish Square Coffee Table

By Diego Giacometti

Located in Miami, FL

Giacometti style patinated bronze finish square coffee table Original patina, with warm bronze

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Antique French Cherrywood Coffee Table Created from an Old Wine Tasting Table
Antique French Cherrywood Coffee Table Created from an Old Wine Tasting Table

Antique French Cherrywood Coffee Table Created from an Old Wine Tasting Table

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

table, into an antique looking coffee table. The patina of the cherry wood is spectacular to say the

Category

Vintage 1930s French Country Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cherry

End Grain Round Side Table Blue and Light Wood with Black Patina Steel Legs #7
End Grain Round Side Table Blue and Light Wood with Black Patina Steel Legs #7

End Grain Round Side Table Blue and Light Wood with Black Patina Steel Legs #7

By Alabama Sawyer

Located in Birmingham, AL

"Sputnik Blue 7" is part of our small batch of Live Edge round side tables in Hackberry. The lines

Category

2010s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Vintage George Nelson Style Slat Bench Coffee Table
Vintage George Nelson Style Slat Bench Coffee Table

Vintage George Nelson Style Slat Bench Coffee Table

By George Nelson

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage George Nelson style slat bench. Beautiful patina. Structurally sturdy. Unsigned. Not sold

Category

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

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Elmwood Horse Feeder Coffee Table Base
19th Century Chinese Elmwood Horse Feeder Coffee Table Base

19th Century Chinese Elmwood Horse Feeder Coffee Table Base

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Gorgeous natural live edge elm with a distressed and weathered patina repurposed as a coffee table

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

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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 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 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 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 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To date a Lane coffee table, look for the serial number on the underside of the piece. On most Lane coffee tables, reading the number from right to left will tell you the date that the table was manufactured. For example, a serial number that says 852140 would have been produced on April 12, 1958. Founded in Virginia in the early 20th century, Lane is largely known for its cedar chests and innovative mid-century modern designs. Find a variety of Lane coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A tall coffee table is usually called exactly that — a tall coffee table. Coffee tables, also referred to as cocktail tables, are generally designed to sit at or below the sofa's seat height. These tables may come in a range of sizes, but they are often between 16 and 18 inches high and are designed in a variety of lengths and widths. They’re meant to provide a practical table-top surface that complements your living room layout. (A tall version might also be suitable for use as a dining table.) Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tall coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    The best height for a coffee table is around 1 to 2 inches lower than the seat height of the adjacent sofa. Most sofas feature seat heights of around 17 or 18 inches. As a result, the most common height for coffee tables is 15 to 17 inches. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The best coffee table for a sectional can be a round coffee table, particularly with respect to U-shaped sectionals. The circular design creates a sense of balance in small spaces and renders it easy for guests to move to and fro, especially when surrounded by chairs. Find a collection of antique and vintage coffee tables on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    The average height of a coffee table is around 16 to 18 inches. Designers typically choose this height to create a balance between coffee tables and sofas. The average seat height of sofas is 17 to 18 inches, and experts typically recommend that coffee tables be no more than 1 inch shorter than sofa-seat height. Explore a diverse assortment of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Whether glass coffee tables are durable depends on the craftsmanship and the materials. Generally, tables with tempered glass are less likely to shatter and break. How well you care for a coffee table will also impact its life span. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of glass coffee tables.