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Late 20th Century Glass Coffee Table in the Leon Rosen for Pace Collection Style
Late 20th Century Glass Coffee Table in the Leon Rosen for Pace Collection Style

Late 20th Century Glass Coffee Table in the Leon Rosen for Pace Collection Style

By Pace Collection, Leon Rosen

Located in Miami, FL

Late 20th century postmodern glass coffee table in the Leon Rosen for Pace Collection Style. Circa

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Postmodern Sandstone Coffee Table
Postmodern Sandstone Coffee Table

Postmodern Sandstone Coffee Table

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Side table, sandstone, Italy, 1970s This sculptural piece exists of three colon legs with a free

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Sandstone

Nuvole Coffee Table Saporiti Postmodern, 1980s
Nuvole Coffee Table Saporiti Postmodern, 1980s

Nuvole Coffee Table Saporiti Postmodern, 1980s

By Maurizio Salvato, Saporiti

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Novel coffee table designed by Maurizio Salvato in 1983. Produced by Saporiti Italia. Rounded

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Center Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Postmodern Travertine and Glass Top Coffee Table. Circa 1970s
Postmodern Travertine and Glass Top Coffee Table. Circa 1970s

Postmodern Travertine and Glass Top Coffee Table. Circa 1970s

By Artedi

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Postmodern Travertine and Glass Top Coffee Table, Attributed to Artedi, Italy. Circa 1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s Center Tables

Materials

Travertine, Brass

Mid-Century Maitland Smith Two Tone Tessellated Stone Brass Inlay Coffeetable
Mid-Century Maitland Smith Two Tone Tessellated Stone Brass Inlay Coffeetable

Mid-Century Maitland Smith Two Tone Tessellated Stone Brass Inlay Coffeetable

By Maitland Smith

Located in Antwerp, BE

1970's Sophisticated vintage postmodern style square coffee table, Maitland Smith. Features fosiled

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

1990s Postmodern Starck Coffee Table or Library Book
1990s Postmodern Starck Coffee Table or Library Book

1990s Postmodern Starck Coffee Table or Library Book

By Philippe Starck

Located in New York, NY

STARCK, a coffee table or library book by Philippe Starck, 1996, Frist Edition, made in Germany

Category

1990s German Post-Modern Books

Materials

Paper

Postmodern Solid Heartwood Pine Bench or Coffee Table Style of Castle or Gromoll
Postmodern Solid Heartwood Pine Bench or Coffee Table Style of Castle or Gromoll

Postmodern Solid Heartwood Pine Bench or Coffee Table Style of Castle or Gromoll

By Carl Gromoll, Wendell Castle

Located in Topeka, KS

Fabulous postmodern natural sculpted solid pine heartwood bench or coffee table in the style of

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Pine

Vintage Postmodern Coffee Table
Vintage Postmodern Coffee Table

Vintage Postmodern Coffee Table

By Pace Collection

Located in Oakland, CA

Add a great pop of color to your space with this vintage postmodern coffee table featuring freshly

Category

1990s Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Postmodern Coffee Table in Glass, 1980s
Postmodern Coffee Table in Glass, 1980s

Postmodern Coffee Table in Glass, 1980s

Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles

Postmodern Coffee Table in Glass, 1980s Design Period - Eighties Measurements - Width 90 cm x Depth

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Vintage Postmodern Coffee Table, Organic Anthropomorphic Form
Vintage Postmodern Coffee Table, Organic Anthropomorphic Form

Vintage Postmodern Coffee Table, Organic Anthropomorphic Form

Located in Zagreb, HR

Offered for sale is a vintage coffee table manufactured in the 1980s Unknown designer and

Category

Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Plastic

Brown Marble Postmodern Coffee Table Circa 1980 Italy
Brown Marble Postmodern Coffee Table Circa 1980 Italy

Brown Marble Postmodern Coffee Table Circa 1980 Italy

Located in Sarasota, FL

Heavy and impressive brown marble coffee table.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

George Ciancimino Post Modern Studio Coffee Table
George Ciancimino Post Modern Studio Coffee Table

George Ciancimino Post Modern Studio Coffee Table

By George Ciancimino

Located in Coral Gables, FL

This British postmodern coffee table was studio made by George Ciancimino (1928-) in 1972 for an

Category

Vintage 1970s British Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Postmodern Custom Square Coffee Table
Postmodern Custom Square Coffee Table

Postmodern Custom Square Coffee Table

Located in St. Louis, MO

sofas, a sofa console table, and 2 coffee tables.  

Category

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

Materials

Laminate

Custom Postmodern Square Coffee Table
Custom Postmodern Square Coffee Table

Custom Postmodern Square Coffee Table

Located in St. Louis, MO

sofas, a sofa console table, and 2 coffee tables.

Category

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

Materials

Laminate

Postmodern Glass & Laminate Coffee Table
Postmodern Glass & Laminate Coffee Table

Postmodern Glass & Laminate Coffee Table

By Karl Springer

Located in Philadelphia, PA

- 17"H, 40"sq. - Postmodern square glass top coffee table with four laminate legs in the style of

Category

1990s Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Laminate

Postmodern Rectangular Travertine Coffee Table
Postmodern Rectangular Travertine Coffee Table

Postmodern Rectangular Travertine Coffee Table

Located in London, GB

Sleek postmodern rectangular travertine coffee table. Sourced in Belgium, the design is circa 1980s

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Postmodern Green Lacquer Coffee Table
Postmodern Green Lacquer Coffee Table

Postmodern Green Lacquer Coffee Table

Located in St. Louis, MO

Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Period / Style: Mid-Century Modern Country: US Date: 1970s.

Category

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

Materials

Oak

1980s Postmodern Lacquered Swiveling Coffee Table
1980s Postmodern Lacquered Swiveling Coffee Table

1980s Postmodern Lacquered Swiveling Coffee Table

Located in Houston, TX

Epic postmodern lacquered swiveling teardrop-shaped coffee table, c.1980s. Nothing screams “80s

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Postmodern Contemporary Triangle Pyramid Coffee Table
Postmodern Contemporary Triangle Pyramid Coffee Table

Postmodern Contemporary Triangle Pyramid Coffee Table

Located in St. Louis, MO

Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Baker Period/style: Modern Country: USA Date: 1970s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

1970s Pink Marble Hexagon Postmodern Vintage Coffee Table
1970s Pink Marble Hexagon Postmodern Vintage Coffee Table

1970s Pink Marble Hexagon Postmodern Vintage Coffee Table

By Maitland Smith

Located in Bartlett, IL

The prettiest vintage table does exist… this postmodern beauty takes center stage in our shop

Category

Vintage 1970s Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Postmodern Iron Column Coffee Table with Glass Top
Postmodern Iron Column Coffee Table with Glass Top

Postmodern Iron Column Coffee Table with Glass Top

Located in Westfield, NJ

Vintage circa 1990s iron table with verdigris finish. Green painted iron with column legs meeting

Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Vintage Postmodern Glass Tiered Base Ombre Green Coffee Table
Vintage Postmodern Glass Tiered Base Ombre Green Coffee Table

Vintage Postmodern Glass Tiered Base Ombre Green Coffee Table

By Karl Springer

Located in Bartlett, IL

Absolutely striking Postmodern glass tiered base Ombre coffee table. This glass vintage beauty is

Category

Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Laminate

Postmodern Sculptural Coffee Table, Black Faux Marble and Glass, 1980s
Postmodern Sculptural Coffee Table, Black Faux Marble and Glass, 1980s

Postmodern Sculptural Coffee Table, Black Faux Marble and Glass, 1980s

Located in Zagreb, HR

Postmodern clear glass coffee table from the 1980s Beautiful contemporary reinterpretation of

Category

Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cast Stone

Postmodern Travertine Coffee Table in the Manner of Michael Taylor
Postmodern Travertine Coffee Table in the Manner of Michael Taylor

Postmodern Travertine Coffee Table in the Manner of Michael Taylor

By Michael Taylor

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A large 1980s Postmodern coffee/cocktail table in the manner of note California interior designer

Category

Vintage 1980s Mexican Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Vintage Postmodern Goatskin Coffee Table with Zig-Zag Legs, 1980s
Vintage Postmodern Goatskin Coffee Table with Zig-Zag Legs, 1980s

Vintage Postmodern Goatskin Coffee Table with Zig-Zag Legs, 1980s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage coffee or cocktail table with deco-style zig-zag legs on a waterfall style body. Covered in

Category

Vintage 1980s Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Goatskin, Wood

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin PostModern Memphis-Style Coffee Table
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin PostModern Memphis-Style Coffee Table

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin PostModern Memphis-Style Coffee Table

By Milo Baughman

Located in West Reading, PA

This is one exciting coffee table. The base is made of a sky blue lacquered wood, and the two cloud

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Postmodern Memphis-Style Coffee Table
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Postmodern Memphis-Style Coffee Table

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Postmodern Memphis-Style Coffee Table

By Milo Baughman

Located in West Reading, PA

This is one exciting coffee table. The base is made of a sky blue lacquered wood, and the two cloud

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Postmodern Tessellated White Stone "Hurricane" Cocktail or Coffee Table, 1990s
Postmodern Tessellated White Stone "Hurricane" Cocktail or Coffee Table, 1990s

Postmodern Tessellated White Stone "Hurricane" Cocktail or Coffee Table, 1990s

By Marquis Collection of Beverly Hills 1

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dynamic cocktail or coffee table completely hand-inlaid with white ivory stone over fiberglass body

Category

1990s Philippine Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

Postmodern Mosaic Coffee Table by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, Italy 1980s
Postmodern Mosaic Coffee Table by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, Italy 1980s

Postmodern Mosaic Coffee Table by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, Italy 1980s

By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti

Located in Zagreb, HR

Italian coffee table from the 1980s with an extendable tabletop. When extended it reveals a hidden

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Burl

Large White Laminate Round Postmodern Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table Ray Arthur
Large White Laminate Round Postmodern Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table Ray Arthur

Large White Laminate Round Postmodern Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table Ray Arthur

By Pierluigi Spadolini

Located in Munroe Falls, OH

This is a fantastic round white laminate coffee table produced by Ray Arthur Inc., ca. 1970's. It

Category

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

Materials

Laminate

Small Black Carrara Marble Coffee Table with Glass Top Vintage Retro Postmodern
Small Black Carrara Marble Coffee Table with Glass Top Vintage Retro Postmodern

Small Black Carrara Marble Coffee Table with Glass Top Vintage Retro Postmodern

Located in London, GB

Beautiful and classic black Carrara marble coffee table with curved edges and smoked glass top. The

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Chrome

Postmodern Asymmetrical Waterfall Table, 1980s
Postmodern Asymmetrical Waterfall Table, 1980s

Postmodern Asymmetrical Waterfall Table, 1980s

Located in Philadelphia, PA

- Postmodern bent glass waterfall coffee table on curved wood base, circa 1980s - Condition: Excellent

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Postmodern Tessellated Stone Geometric Ball Form Cocktail Table
Postmodern Tessellated Stone Geometric Ball Form Cocktail Table

Postmodern Tessellated Stone Geometric Ball Form Cocktail Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Glamorous Postmodern tessellated stone geometric ball form coffee table with glass top, circa 1970s

Category

Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Stone

Postmodern Tessellated Stone Ultra Slimline Contemporary Cocktail Table, 1990s
Postmodern Tessellated Stone Ultra Slimline Contemporary Cocktail Table, 1990s

Postmodern Tessellated Stone Ultra Slimline Contemporary Cocktail Table, 1990s

By Marquis Collection of Beverly Hills 1

Located in Los Angeles, CA

White tessellated stone Slimline cocktail table with triangle-shaped trocca shell details

Category

1990s Philippine Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Stainless Steel

1970s Faux Marbled Laminate Tiered Coffee Table in Beige Color-Ways
1970s Faux Marbled Laminate Tiered Coffee Table in Beige Color-Ways

1970s Faux Marbled Laminate Tiered Coffee Table in Beige Color-Ways

Located in Bartlett, IL

Gorgeous postmodern tiered coffee table. Featured faux marble in a beige color-way details are so

Category

Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Laminate

1980s Post Modern Glass Coffee Table after Gae Aulenti for Fontana Arte
1980s Post Modern Glass Coffee Table after Gae Aulenti for Fontana Arte

1980s Post Modern Glass Coffee Table after Gae Aulenti for Fontana Arte

Located in Miami, FL

1980s Postmodern square glass coffee table on 4 glass and chrome wheels after Gae Aulenti for

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Italian Post Modernist Zebra Coffee Table in Black-White Glass and Brass, 1980
Italian Post Modernist Zebra Coffee Table in Black-White Glass and Brass, 1980

Italian Post Modernist Zebra Coffee Table in Black-White Glass and Brass, 1980

Located in London, GB

An Italian Postmodern designed coffee cocktail table "Zebra" in black and white glass inlalayed and

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Postmodern Travertine Coffee Table
Postmodern Travertine Coffee Table

Postmodern Travertine Coffee Table

Located in London, GB

Large Postmodern Travertine coffee table Circa Italy 1980s Great octagonal shape with a

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Console Tables

Materials

Travertine

Postmodern Coffee Table
Postmodern Coffee Table

Postmodern Coffee Table

By Karl Springer

Located in St. Louis, MO

Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Period / style: Postmodern Country: US Date: 1980s.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Acrylic

Postmodern Plaster Sculptural Abstract Coffee Table Base
Postmodern Plaster Sculptural Abstract Coffee Table Base

Postmodern Plaster Sculptural Abstract Coffee Table Base

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This is a unique angular, sculptural, and abstract coffee table base, refinished in a new light

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Plaster

Postmodern Tessellated Marble Coffee or Cocktail Table
Postmodern Tessellated Marble Coffee or Cocktail Table

Postmodern Tessellated Marble Coffee or Cocktail Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Striking Postmodern abstract form tessellated marble coffee table, circa 1970s-1980s. This stunning

Category

Vintage 1970s Philippine Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Stone, Travertine

1980s Postmodern Mactan Coffee Table by Magnussen Ponte
1980s Postmodern Mactan Coffee Table by Magnussen Ponte

1980s Postmodern Mactan Coffee Table by Magnussen Ponte

By Magnussen Furniture

Located in Miami, FL

The 1980s Postmodern Mactan Coffee Table, designed by Magnussen Ponte, is a distinct piece of

Category

20th Century European Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

Postmodern Round Chrome Coffee Table After Paul Evans
Postmodern Round Chrome Coffee Table After Paul Evans

Postmodern Round Chrome Coffee Table After Paul Evans

By Milo Baughman, Paul Evans, Karl Springer, Thayer Coggin

Located in Framingham, MA

Rare Postmodern 1980's Chrome segmented coffee table attributed to Paul Evans or possibly Karl

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Postmodern Tessellated Stone Cube Square Coffee Table, 1990s
Postmodern Tessellated Stone Cube Square Coffee Table, 1990s

Postmodern Tessellated Stone Cube Square Coffee Table, 1990s

By Marquis Collection of Beverly Hills 1

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Simple and elegant modern form completely covered in black tessellated stone over a fiberglass body.

Category

1990s Philippine Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

Round Postmodern Architectural Coffee Table Arch, Wieser Vienna, 1980
Round Postmodern Architectural Coffee Table Arch, Wieser Vienna, 1980

Round Postmodern Architectural Coffee Table Arch, Wieser Vienna, 1980

Located in Vienna, Vienna

Round Postmodern architectural coffee table Arch. Wieser Architect Wieser made is adjucation by

Category

Vintage 1980s Austrian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Postmodern Italian Travertine Cocktail Table
Postmodern Italian Travertine Cocktail Table

Postmodern Italian Travertine Cocktail Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Stunning Postmodern Italian travertine cocktail table, circa 1970s-1980s. This striking custom-made

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Travertine

Brutalist Postmodern Bronze and Glass Coffee Cocktail Table by Pucci De Rossi
Brutalist Postmodern Bronze and Glass Coffee Cocktail Table by Pucci De Rossi

Brutalist Postmodern Bronze and Glass Coffee Cocktail Table by Pucci De Rossi

By Pucci De Rossi

Located in Dallas, TX

Wonderfully designed coffee or cocktail table crafted with two pieces of interlocking bronze

Category

Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Brutalist Postmodern Bronze and Glass Coffee Cocktail Table by Pucci De Rossi
Brutalist Postmodern Bronze and Glass Coffee Cocktail Table by Pucci De Rossi

Brutalist Postmodern Bronze and Glass Coffee Cocktail Table by Pucci De Rossi

By Pucci De Rossi

Located in Dallas, TX

Wonderfully designed coffee or cocktail table crafted with two pieces of interlocking bronze

Category

Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

1980s Sculptural Postmodern Natural Mactan Stone Accent Table with Glass Top
1980s Sculptural Postmodern Natural Mactan Stone Accent Table with Glass Top

1980s Sculptural Postmodern Natural Mactan Stone Accent Table with Glass Top

Located in Zagreb, HR

Vintage Postmodern sculptural accent or end table made of mactan stone with a freestanding clear

Category

Vintage 1980s European Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

Big Postmodern Architectural Coffeetable Arch. Wieser, Vienna, 1980
Big Postmodern Architectural Coffeetable Arch. Wieser, Vienna, 1980

Big Postmodern Architectural Coffeetable Arch. Wieser, Vienna, 1980

Located in Vienna, Vienna

Big Postmodern architectural coffeetable Arch. Wieser Architect Wieser made is adjucation by

Category

Vintage 1980s Austrian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Post Modern Maurice Barilone Roche Bobois Murano Glass Coffee Table
Post Modern Maurice Barilone Roche Bobois Murano Glass Coffee Table

Post Modern Maurice Barilone Roche Bobois Murano Glass Coffee Table

By Roche Bobois, Maurice Barilone

Located in Indianapolis, IN

A Postmodern Murano glass coffee table designed by Italian designer Maurice Barilone (born 1947

Category

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

Materials

Murano Glass

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Postmodern Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic postmodern coffee table available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and stone, every postmodern coffee table was constructed with great care. Find 102 options for an antique or vintage postmodern coffee table now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect postmodern coffee table — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A postmodern coffee table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. FIAM, Fabio Di Bartolomei and Saporiti Italia each produced at least one beautiful postmodern coffee table that is worth considering.

How Much is a Postmodern Coffee Table?

Prices for a postmodern coffee table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $675 and can go as high as $18,450, while the average can fetch as much as $3,445.

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 Postmodern 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 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 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 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 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.