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Pecan Coffee Table

Pecan Waterfall Coffee table
By Martin Goebel
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Created from a single plank of American pecan, the asymmetrical concept cantilevers from left to
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2010s Anglo-Japanese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Hardwood

Pecan Waterfall Coffee table
Pecan Waterfall Coffee table
$2,400
H 16 in W 58.5 in D 40 in
Drexel Eastrend Pecan and Burl Biedermeier Style Pedestal Cocktail Side Table
By Henredon, Karl Johan, John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in Chattanooga, TN
table’s gracefully rounded square top, which is clad in warm pecan and walnut. The perimeter features a
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut, Burl

1950's Drexel Profile K92 Cocktail Coffee Table by John Van Koert
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Drexel Profile walnut and pecan cocktail or coffee table, model K92, circa 1950s. The rectangular
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Fruitwood, Walnut

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Sleek Mid-Century Modern Pecan and Marble Coffee Table by Tomlinson
Located in Geneva, IL
1960s. This piece is #315, a cocktail table in Pecan, with a Portuguese marble top. The marble is inset
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble

Tomlinson Marble and Pecan Midcentury Coffee Table
By Tomlinson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. This piece is #315, a cocktail table in Pecan, with a Portuguese marble top. The marble is inset, and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble

Tomlinson Sophisticates 54" Round Pecan & Butternut Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
From Tomlinson's "Sophisticate" line is this impressive 54" diameter six-leg coffee table made of
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Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Tomlinson Sophisticate 54" Butternut & Pecan Coffee Table
By Tomlinson
Located in Pemberton, NJ
From Tomlinson's "Sophisticate" line is this impressive 54" diameter six-leg coffee table made of
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Fruitwood

Paul McCobb Planner Series Pecan Coffee Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in Phoenix, AZ
This coffee table was designed by Paul McCobb for his planner series. Simple lines, pecan wood with
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood

THOMASVILLE Vintage Mid Century Pecan Neo-Classical Round Coffee Cocktail Table
By Thomasville
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Neo-classical style round coffee table by Thomasville. Solid pecan, inlaid top and pedestal base
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Nutwood

Mid-Century Heritage Coffee Table of Natural Walnut and Pecan, circa 1961
By Heritage Furniture
Located in Madison, WI
Mid-Century Heritage coffee table, circa 1961 of natural walnut and pecan. Beautifully grained
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

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This is an antique wooden low table that was used in rural areas and shops in Japan. In Japanese, this is called "fu-zukue." Farmers used it to study, and shops used it to keep track...
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Round Reclaimed Wood Coffee Table
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Experience the rustic allure of a reclaimed elm wood coffee table, intricately designed with distinctive features that narrate its own history. The wabi sabi reclaimed grace of this ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Round Reclaimed Wood Coffee Table
Round Reclaimed Wood Coffee Table
$899
H 21.5 in Dm 40 in
La Permanente Mobili Cantù Highboard in Maple
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La Permanente Mobili Cantù Highboard in Maple
La Permanente Mobili Cantù Highboard in Maple
$6,950
H 71.86 in W 83.08 in D 23.82 in
Pair of Fortuny Fabric Cushions in the Irani Pattern
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H 21 in W 20 in D 5 in
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Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a wooden workbench from the first half of the 20th century in Japan, a piece with its stately construction and long history. Katsura and horse chestnut wood are used for the ...
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Fortuny Fabric Cushion in the Glicine Pattern, Newly Made with Vintage Fabric
By Fortuny
Located in New York, NY
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By Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
Echo III Side Table in Penny Red by Ian Alistair Cochran Solid Resin W 12.5" x L 12.5" x H 17.5" W 31.75 x H 31.75 x L 50.8 cm Like its predecessor, the Dew Drops, the Echo Seri...
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Andrianna Shamaris Low Minimalist White Washed Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
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Set of 6 Cane Mid-Century Style Dining Chairs
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Set of 6 cane Mid-Century Modern style dining chairs with newly upholstered leather seat in Holly Hunt leather. Sculptural legs, sturdy. Frames in good original condition with a slig...
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Set of 6 Cane Mid-Century Style Dining Chairs
Set of 6 Cane Mid-Century Style Dining Chairs
$5,600 / set
H 40 in W 22.25 in D 19.25 in
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By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
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$12,424 / item
H 0.4 in W 59.06 in D 78.75 in
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Midcentury Slate Top Coffee Table by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Jens Risom, this classic Midcentury coffee table consists of a black slate top and a walnut stretcher base. The design exemplifies Risom's Scandinavian Modern sensibility...
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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 Pecan Coffee Table
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, pecan wood is an excellent wood to use for a dining table. It is durable, stable, and has a great rustic and modern finish, depending on which style you choose. Shop a collection of pecan wood furniture 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 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 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, 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 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.

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  • 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 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 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 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.