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Burl Square Coffee Table on a Plinth Base Milo Baughman Style Mid Century
Burl Square Coffee Table on a Plinth Base Milo Baughman Style Mid Century

Burl Square Coffee Table on a Plinth Base Milo Baughman Style Mid Century

By Milo Baughman

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Beautiful burl coffee table in a very useful size, a 30" table will fit a multitude of room sizes

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail T...

Materials

Burl

Faux Goatskin and Brass Plinth Cocktail Table, style of Karl Springer
Faux Goatskin and Brass Plinth Cocktail Table, style of Karl Springer

Faux Goatskin and Brass Plinth Cocktail Table, style of Karl Springer

By Karl Springer

Located in Culver City, CA

A stunning faux goatskin and brass plinth base cocktail or side table, in the style of Karl

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Acrylic

Unusual Table in the form of a Bronze Atlas with Marble Plinth
Unusual Table in the form of a Bronze Atlas with Marble Plinth

Unusual Table in the form of a Bronze Atlas with Marble Plinth

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Unusual bronze cocktail table supported by a figure of Atlas. It has been placed on a marble (not

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Bronze

1970s Octagonal Travertine Coffee Table
1970s Octagonal Travertine Coffee Table

1970s Octagonal Travertine Coffee Table

Located in London, London

Travertine coffee table Octagonal Plinth base 1970s/1980s Italian.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Willy Rizzo Coffee Table c.1970
Willy Rizzo Coffee Table c.1970

Willy Rizzo Coffee Table c.1970

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Willy Rizzo coffee table on plinth base c.1970. Black laminate finish with canted chromed steel

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

M.F. Harty for Stow Davis Chrome and Glass Coffee Table
M.F. Harty for Stow Davis Chrome and Glass Coffee Table

M.F. Harty for Stow Davis Chrome and Glass Coffee Table

By Stow Davis

Located in Culver City, CA

Stow Davis. This chrome plinth and chrome wrapped square coffee table features a black glass top is so

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Scandinavian Mid Century Danish Teak Columnar Low Statement Coffee Table 1960's
Scandinavian Mid Century Danish Teak Columnar Low Statement Coffee Table 1960's

Scandinavian Mid Century Danish Teak Columnar Low Statement Coffee Table 1960's

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Mid Century Danish Teak Veneer Low Plinth Statement Coffee Table 1960's With Danish export stamp

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Pair Moorish Ivory Lacquer & Travertine Hexagonal Tables
Pair Moorish Ivory Lacquer & Travertine Hexagonal Tables

Pair Moorish Ivory Lacquer & Travertine Hexagonal Tables

Located in Chicago, IL

shaped bases. Can be paired together in lieu of a coffee table. Hexagonal plinth bases with six ball

Category

Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Timothy Oulton Monumental Floating Carrara Marble Cocktail Table
Timothy Oulton Monumental Floating Carrara Marble Cocktail Table

Timothy Oulton Monumental Floating Carrara Marble Cocktail Table

By Timothy Oulton

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Monumental floating plinth coffee cocktail table designed by Timothy Oulton for Restoration

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble

Parzinger Originals Plinth Sofa, Daybed Loveseat & Coffee Table Living Set, 1959
Parzinger Originals Plinth Sofa, Daybed Loveseat & Coffee Table Living Set, 1959

Parzinger Originals Plinth Sofa, Daybed Loveseat & Coffee Table Living Set, 1959

By Parzinger Originals, Tommi Parzinger

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Parzinger originals plinth sofa, daybed loveseat and coffee table living set 1959 gorgeous original

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Textile

Mid-Century Modern Italian Veneered Coffee and Bar Table by Willy Rizzo, 1970s
Mid-Century Modern Italian Veneered Coffee and Bar Table by Willy Rizzo, 1970s

Mid-Century Modern Italian Veneered Coffee and Bar Table by Willy Rizzo, 1970s

By Willy Rizzo

Located in Prato, IT

plinth base. When closed this coffee table has a simple sculptural cubic geometric form, when open this

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Wood

Mid-Century Italian Burl Console Table by Willy Rizzo
Mid-Century Italian Burl Console Table by Willy Rizzo

Mid-Century Italian Burl Console Table by Willy Rizzo

By Willy Rizzo

Located in Almelo, NL

chrome detailing and a plinth base. This coffee table has a simple sculptural, cubic geometric form

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Burl

Pair of Cast Concrete Capital Coffee Table or Side Table
Pair of Cast Concrete Capital Coffee Table or Side Table

Pair of Cast Concrete Capital Coffee Table or Side Table

Located in Sheffield, MA

Pair of cast concrete Corinthian capitals perfect as side table, coffee tables or plinth. Can be

Category

20th Century American Classical Greek Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Concrete

Chinese Chest with Original Red Lacquer, Jiangsu, 1850-1870
Chinese Chest with Original Red Lacquer, Jiangsu, 1850-1870

Chinese Chest with Original Red Lacquer, Jiangsu, 1850-1870

Located in Kastrup, DK

achieved over time. Raised on a plinth. Can be used as coffee table. Jiangsu Province c. 1850-1870.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests

Materials

Elm

Mid Century Adrian Pearsall Style Platform Sectional Sofa
Mid Century Adrian Pearsall Style Platform Sectional Sofa

Mid Century Adrian Pearsall Style Platform Sectional Sofa

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Lutz, FL

faux slate top table that coordinates with the included plinth base faux slate top coffee table

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Slate

John W. Mills (1933-2023) ‘Museum Lion’ Steel Sculpture
John W. Mills (1933-2023) ‘Museum Lion’ Steel Sculpture

John W. Mills (1933-2023) ‘Museum Lion’ Steel Sculpture

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

plinth or coffee table so that its beauty can be observed from every angle. This sculpture is thought to

Category

Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel

Low Plinth Coffee Table in the Style of Axel Vervoordt
Low Plinth Coffee Table in the Style of Axel Vervoordt

Low Plinth Coffee Table in the Style of Axel Vervoordt

By Axel Vervoordt

Located in New York, NY

A contemporary low plinth table in the spirit of Axel Vervoordt. The style is very simple and keeps

Category

20th Century Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Lorin Marsh Plinth 1980s Coffee Table
Lorin Marsh Plinth 1980s Coffee Table

Lorin Marsh Plinth 1980s Coffee Table

By Lorin Marsh

Located in New York, NY

An original modern and sleek 1980s Lorin Marsh designed cocktail table composed of 1” thick

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Large Vintage Italian Travertine Coffee Table With Plinth Base
Large Vintage Italian Travertine Coffee Table With Plinth Base

Large Vintage Italian Travertine Coffee Table With Plinth Base

Located in Elkton, MD

Italian travertine coffee table with a two-piece construction, featuring a rectangular tabletop and

Category

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

Materials

Travertine

1980s Postmodern Square Plaster Coffee Table on Plinth Base
1980s Postmodern Square Plaster Coffee Table on Plinth Base

1980s Postmodern Square Plaster Coffee Table on Plinth Base

Located in Chicago, IL

Super cool coffee table! Very modern minimal with a space age vibe. Heavy but not too heavy - 2

Category

Vintage 1980s American Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Plaster

Karl Springer Goatskin Coffee Table with Chrome Plinth Base
Karl Springer Goatskin Coffee Table with Chrome Plinth Base

Karl Springer Goatskin Coffee Table with Chrome Plinth Base

By Karl Springer

Located in Culver City, CA

picked this table up this fabulous table from the very place it had been sitting since 1977.

Category

Vintage 1970s Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Pair of Tiered Coffee Side Tables with Brass Plinth Bases
Pair of Tiered Coffee Side Tables with Brass Plinth Bases

Pair of Tiered Coffee Side Tables with Brass Plinth Bases

By Karl Springer

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Unique pair of tables in the style of Karl Springer that can be used together as a coffee or center

Category

20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Milo Baughman Travertine Plinth Monolith Stone Cubic Coffee Table, 1969
Milo Baughman Travertine Plinth Monolith Stone Cubic Coffee Table, 1969

Milo Baughman Travertine Plinth Monolith Stone Cubic Coffee Table, 1969

By Milo Baughman

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Milo Baughman's modern monolith travertine coffee table is one of the great triumphs of 20th

Category

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

Materials

Travertine

Milo Baughman Travertine Plinth Monolith Stone Cubic Coffee Table 1969
Milo Baughman Travertine Plinth Monolith Stone Cubic Coffee Table 1969

Milo Baughman Travertine Plinth Monolith Stone Cubic Coffee Table 1969

By Milo Baughman

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Milo Baughman's modern monolith travertine coffee table is one of the great triumphs of 20th

Category

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

Materials

Travertine

Stacked Plinth Brass & Lucite Coffee Cocktail Table Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz, 2000s
Stacked Plinth Brass & Lucite Coffee Cocktail Table Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz, 2000s

Stacked Plinth Brass & Lucite Coffee Cocktail Table Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz, 2000s

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Stacked plinth brass and Lucite coffee cocktail table Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz, 2000s. Custom cocktail

Category

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

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

1970s Marble Coffee or Cocktail Nesting Tables, Octagon Plinth Base -- Pair
1970s Marble Coffee or Cocktail Nesting Tables, Octagon Plinth Base -- Pair

1970s Marble Coffee or Cocktail Nesting Tables, Octagon Plinth Base -- Pair

By Angelo Mangiarotti

Located in Basel, BS

unused condition. They each feature an octagon shaped table top, and a cubic squared plinth base. The

Category

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

Materials

Marble

Sarreid Brass Coffee Table Floating on Plinth Base Manner of Milo Baughman
Sarreid Brass Coffee Table Floating on Plinth Base Manner of Milo Baughman

Sarreid Brass Coffee Table Floating on Plinth Base Manner of Milo Baughman

By Sarreid Ltd., Milo Baughman

Located in Chicago, IL

A rare coffee table form by Sarreid. Wrapped in brass with a plinth base. Patinated at this time

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Oval Coffee Table in Brown Goatskin Parchment on Brass Plinth by Scala
Oval Coffee Table in Brown Goatskin Parchment on Brass Plinth by Scala

Oval Coffee Table in Brown Goatskin Parchment on Brass Plinth by Scala

By Scala Luxury

Located in Glasgow, GB

Handmade in Los Angeles by Scala Luxury, the ‘Ovallō’ coffee table is a study in controlled

Category

2010s American Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Hand Carved Marble Stepped Plinth Base or Coffee Table
Antique Hand Carved Marble Stepped Plinth Base or Coffee Table

Antique Hand Carved Marble Stepped Plinth Base or Coffee Table

Located in Sheffield, MA

The antique hand carved marble coffee table or stepped plinth base works well as a garden ornament

Category

Antique 18th Century Unknown Classical Roman Architectural Elements

Materials

Marble

Pace Collection Coffee Table
Pace Collection Coffee Table

Pace Collection Coffee Table

By Pace Collection

Located in New York, NY

Rectangular coffee table on plinth base with a polished steel-clad apron, composite board base, and

Category

Vintage 1970s American Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Polished Steel Plinth Coffee Table
Polished Steel Plinth Coffee Table

Polished Steel Plinth Coffee Table

Located in TORONTO, CA

A clean cut plinth coffee table, in the shape of an inverted, truncated square-based pyramid

Category

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

Materials

Steel

Double Plinth Coffee Table
Double Plinth Coffee Table

Double Plinth Coffee Table

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Solid stained teak inverted rectangular arc fin coffee table, fin form double plinth supports

Category

Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Double Plinth Coffee Table
Double Plinth Coffee Table

Double Plinth Coffee Table

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Solid stained teak inverted rectangular arc fin coffee table, fin form double plinth supports

Category

Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Double Plinth Coffee Table
Double Plinth Coffee Table

Double Plinth Coffee Table

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Solid stained teak inverted rectangular arc fin coffee table, fin form double plinth supports

Category

Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Italian Travertine Plinth Square Coffee Table
Italian Travertine Plinth Square Coffee Table

Italian Travertine Plinth Square Coffee Table

Located in Phoenix, AZ

A vintage Italian travertine plinth coffee table is a timeless piece of furniture that exudes

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Monolithic Travertine Coffee Table Resting on Two Massive Travertine Plinths
Monolithic Travertine Coffee Table Resting on Two Massive Travertine Plinths

Monolithic Travertine Coffee Table Resting on Two Massive Travertine Plinths

By Kreiss

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A large-scale 1970s monolithic travertine coffee table. This massive piece rests on two impressive

Category

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

Materials

Travertine

Low Zinc Coffee Table
Low Zinc Coffee Table

Low Zinc Coffee Table

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Zinc covered coffee table on plinth. A sleek slab of zinc floats over a recessed plinth. Antiqued

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Travertine Cocktail Table
Travertine Cocktail Table

Travertine Cocktail Table

By Milo Baughman

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Striking travertine coffee table on plinth base by Milo Baughman, circa 1970s.

Category

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

Materials

Marble, Travertine

Burl Olivewood Cube Table by Milo Baughman
Burl Olivewood Cube Table by Milo Baughman

Burl Olivewood Cube Table by Milo Baughman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautifully figured burl olivewood makes this simple form come alive. A chic coffee table, or

Category

Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Modern Amalfi Bleached Walnut Coffee Table Herringbone Pattern Plinth Lucite Leg
Modern Amalfi Bleached Walnut Coffee Table Herringbone Pattern Plinth Lucite Leg

Modern Amalfi Bleached Walnut Coffee Table Herringbone Pattern Plinth Lucite Leg

Located in Compton, CA

This beautifully hand-crafted coffee table is sure to impress. Featuring a beautiful bleached

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Lucite, Walnut

Pine Trestle Bench or Coffee Table
Pine Trestle Bench or Coffee Table

Pine Trestle Bench or Coffee Table

Located in Essex, MA

rectangular plinths. Perfect as a coffee table or bench.

Category

Early 20th Century American Benches

Vintage Monumental Plinth Italian Travertine Coffee Table
Vintage Monumental Plinth Italian Travertine Coffee Table

Vintage Monumental Plinth Italian Travertine Coffee Table

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Vintage Monumental Plinth Italian travertine coffee table An extraordinary, one of a kind

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Marble plinth base coffee table
Marble plinth base coffee table

Marble plinth base coffee table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

W55 D27.5 H16.5 Fully restored marble two piece coffee table. Item is structurally sound with no

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Sarreid Studded Brass Coffee Table on Plinth Base
Sarreid Studded Brass Coffee Table on Plinth Base

Sarreid Studded Brass Coffee Table on Plinth Base

By Sarreid Ltd.

Located in Loves Park, IL

A gorgeous large-scale coffee table by Sarreid. Studded brass table sits on a walnut plinth base

Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

1980s Milo Baughman Style Travertine Plinth Low Coffee Table
1980s Milo Baughman Style Travertine Plinth Low Coffee Table

1980s Milo Baughman Style Travertine Plinth Low Coffee Table

By Milo Baughman

Located in Armonk, NY

1980s Milo Baughman style Travertine Plinth low coffee table gorgeous piece is truly what

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

1970s Italian Marble Coffee Table
1970s Italian Marble Coffee Table

1970s Italian Marble Coffee Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A vintage 1970s Italian marble coffee table on plinth pedestal base.

Category

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

Materials

Marble

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Plinth Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal plinth coffee table for your home. Each plinth coffee table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and stone. There are 20 variations of the antique or vintage plinth coffee table you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect plinth coffee table — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A plinth coffee table made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one plinth coffee table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Milo Baughman, B.B. for Reschio and Benedikt Bolza Design produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Plinth Coffee Table?

A plinth coffee table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,200, while the lowest priced sells for $800 and the highest can go for as much as $26,550.

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 Plinth 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 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 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 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
    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 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 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 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.
  • 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.