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French Large Circular Minimalist Postmodern Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A large circular postmodern coffee table with thick, planked beech top inlaid with exotic timber
Category
Late 20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech
Triangular Postmodern Coffee Table in French Elm
By Giovanni Michelucci
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Postmodern coffee table in French elm
Huuuge piece with a width of almost 8 ft. on the
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
Postmodern Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
Sourced in France, this unique coffee table features a striking angular design with clean
Category
Vintage 1980s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Postmodern Plaster Coffee Table
By John Dickinson
Located in West Chester, PA
Plaster postmodern coffee table circa 1970 with column like round legs and rounded corners. Incised
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plaster
Postmodern Steel & Glass Coffee Table, c. 1970
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Postmodern coffee table in powder coated forged steel with a glass top and lower glass shelf
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Bellato Postmodern Coffee Table, 1980s
Located in Budapest, HU
Glass and metal coffee or cocktail table with adjustable features, made by Italian manufacturer
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Postmodern Coffee Table Black Painted Frame Off White Trapezoid Legs Glass Top
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Modern to Postmodern coffee table with trapezoid shaped legs, recessed glass top
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
H 16.5 in W 57 in D 25 in
Minimalist Postmodern Coffee Table Att. to Saporiti
By Saporiti
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural coffee table attributed to Saporiti. This sophisticated table is constructed of
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Vintage Karl Springer-style postmodern lacquered coffee table
Located in Hastings, GB
A large, striking postmodern coffee table, in the style of Karl Springer. In cream marbled lacquer
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Coffee Table for Maxalto, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pine wood coffee table by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, Italy, 1970s
Postmodern coffee table
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
Postmodern Mirrored Glass Top Coffee Table with Chrome Accented Base
Located in Freehold, NJ
This postmodern coffee table features chrome accented legs and base with mirrored glass top
Category
Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
1970s Postmodern Sculptural Origami Travertine Coffee Table
Located in La Mesa, CA
This postmodern coffee table features two triangular wedges of honed travertine in different
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Jonathan Bonner Granite Postmodern Coffee Table, circa 1980, Signed
By Jonathan Bonner, Judy Kensley McKie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Such character and charm in this signed Postmodern sculpture that also functions as a coffee table
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Granite, Aluminum
Asymmetrical Postmodern Marble Sphere Coffee Table with Round Glass Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Asymmetrical postmodern marble coffee table base with slope and sphere.
Round glass is 3/4" thick
Category
1990s Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Postmodern Pink and Beige Tessellated Stone Coffee Table
Located in Delray Beach, FL
unique and stylish design.
Vintage postmodern coffee table with a captivating design
Pink stone with
Category
1990s Philippine Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Brass
Postmodern Italian 1980s Beige Travertine Marble Rounded Square Coffee Table
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An Italian postmodern coffee table. This lovely coffee table features a lovely stone construction
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Mid Century Postmodern Coffee Table with Glass Top & Rosewood Base
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century post-modern coffee table features square rosewood base with original finish, two
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Set Of Five Vintage Postmodern Pink Laminate Modular Coffee Tables, USA, 1980s
Located in Hastings, GB
Set of five pink laminate modular postmodern coffee tables, USA, 1980s. In three perfect shades of
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate, Wood
H 18.51 in W 91.54 in D 23.82 in
Post-Modern Plinth Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Like a little altar to good taste. This postmodern coffee table brings peak '80s energy with its
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Carbon Fiber
Stone International Piano Cubic White Postmodern Square Marble Coffee Table
By Stone International
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Stone International piano cubic white marble coffee table. This very fun postmodern coffee table
Category
Early 2000s Unknown Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Marble
H 15 in W 4.3 in D 4.3 in
Postmodern coffee table, the style of Massimo Vignelli
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in Milano, IT
This extraordinary coffee table, made of black marble in the 1970s-early 1980s, embodies the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Center Tables
Materials
Marble
Modern to Postmodern Coffee Table Travertine Hexagon Base Glass Rectangle Top
By Artedi
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely vintage Modern to Postmodern Italian coffee table comprised of a hexagon shaped travertine
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Metal
H 16.75 in W 50 in D 25 in
A Square RADICAL POSTMODERN COFFEE TABLE, by GIACOMO SINOPOLI, Italy 1970
By Giacomo Sinopoli
Located in PARIS, FR
A rigorous and powerful square coffee table, Post-Modernist, Kinetic, Constructivist, Shabby-Chic
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Metal
H 15.75 in W 35.83 in D 35.83 in
1980s Italian Walnut Travertine Postmodern Coffee Table with Bowed Edge, Honed
Located in Chicago, IL
This looks like the dessert. Unbelievable. The slab is beautiful and after honing it it’s even better than I could have imagined. The most beautiful combination of brown, ivory, and ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
H 16 in W 43 in D 43 in
Postmodern Dining Table with Hand-Blown Glass Top, Italy, 1980s
Located in Antwerp, BE
This striking postmodern coffee table is defined by its bold sculptural base and vivid primary
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal
Square Stone Coffee Table with Ball Sphere Base in Cream Portuguese Travertine
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
sculptural ball feet and subtle edging details of the table top resemble a postmodern coffee table with a
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Limestone, Travertine, Marble
H 11.82 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
A unique side table done in fossil stone with Ammonite Lytoceras fossil top
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a unique Postmodern Coffee Table with a stone top, with Ammonite
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Metal
Postmodern Side Coffe Table 1980s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Postmodern Side Coffe table Italy 1980s
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Postmodern Lucite Glass Top Coffee Table
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Introduce a splash of postmodern style to your living room with this Postmodern Lucite Glass Coffee
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
Postmodern Design Reverse Pyramid Coffee Table
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Postmodern Design 'Reverse Pyramid' Square Coffee Table. Made in the 1980's. Wood reverse pyramid
Category
Vintage 1980s Belgian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Postmodern Mactan Stone Glass Coffee Table
Located in Baltimore, MD
Superb postmodern sculpted Mactan stone and Glass Coffee Table with modernist design, elegant and
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
postmodern design coffee table, 1980's
Located in PARIS, FR
Postmodern Design Coffee Table, 1980s
1.8 centimeter thick glass top with an impressive design
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Postmodern Steel and Brass coffee table
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Wonderful post modern glass top coffee table. Smokey polished steel base with brass accent. Nice
Category
20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
Postmodern Sculpted Tessellated Stone Coffee Table Base
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Postmodern Tessellated Stone Coffee Table Base with sculptural curves and stone tile detailing
Category
1990s Philippine Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
Postmodern Casted Faux Marble Rectangular Coffee Table
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Coffee Table. Featuring a sophisticated faux marble finish, this table combines luxury with innovative
Category
Vintage 1980s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Concrete
Solid Marble Postmodern 1980s Coffee Cocktail Table
Located in Basel, BS
Phenomenal postmodern coffee or cocktail table with stunning marble veining.
A true showstopper
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
Postmodern Grey Lacquer Laminate Waterfall Coffee Table
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your living space with the Postmodern Grey Lacquer Laminate Waterfall Coffee Table
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Monumental Postmodern Textured Metal Coffee Table
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic monumental vintage coffee table. A chic PostModern design with a textured finish over
Category
Late 20th Century North American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Postmodern Ascending Cream and Gold Coffee Table
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Enhance your living room with our Ascending Cream and Gold Coffee Table, featuring a unique tri
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Postmodern Glass Lucite & Brass Coffee Table, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in Madison, WI
This minimalist, post modern Miami Regency 1980's coffee / cocktail table . This piece would look
Category
20th Century Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Mid century Postmodern glass waterfall coffee table
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Post modern coffee table with a waterfall top which rests on a curved C form support. Glass is very
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Postmodern Tangent Coffee Table by Jensen-Lewis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Tangent Cocktail Table. Graceful, timeless, elegant. A sophisticated statement that is at home
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail T...
Materials
Steel
Postmodern Laminated Two Tiered Kidney Shaped Coffee Table
Located in Houston, TX
Postmodern laminated two tiered kidney shaped coffee table. This fantastic post modern laminate
Category
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate
Postmodern Italian Handkerchief Crystal Coffee Table, 1980s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Crystal table handkerchief made in Italy in the 1980s, probably by Fiam.
Measurements of the top
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Crystal
Postmodern Octagonal Lucite and Smoked Glass Coffee Table
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Postmodern Lucite Smoked Glass Coffee Table with octagonal top and Lucite base, a bold geometric
Category
Vintage 1980s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Postmodern Pink Hemi Circular Swivel Top Coffee Table
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Make a bold statement with this Postmodern Pink Hemi Circle Coffee Table. Featuring a vibrant pink
Category
Vintage 1980s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Postmodern Italian Black Marble Tear Drop Coffee Table
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Embrace the bold aesthetics of postmodern design with this Italian Black Marble Tear Drop Coffee
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Vintage postmodern American grasscloth triangle coffee table, 1980s
Located in Hastings, GB
Postmodern grasscloth triangular coffee table, USA 1980s. Made from a heavyweight fiberglass
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Grasscloth, Fiberglass
Vintage PostModern Concrete Finish Composite Plaster Coffee Table
Located in Medina, OH
Beautiful and large Vintage PostModern Concrete Finish Composite Plaster Coffee Table. This table
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Concrete
Postmodern Octagonal Beveled Glass Top Lucite Coffee Table
Located in Delray Beach, FL
The Postmodern Octagonal Beveled Glass Top Lucite Coffee Table is a testament to bold postmodern
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
1980s Postmodern Faux Marble Resin Handcrafted Coffee Table
Located in Miami, FL
Late 20th Century Postmodern Faux Marble Resin coffee / cocktail table. Circa 1980s
Probably one
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Resin
Postmodern Tan and White Lacquer Laminate Coffee Table
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Introducing the Postmodern Tan and White Lacquer Laminate Coffee Table - a perfect blend of
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Postmodern Purple and White Lacquer Laminate Coffee Table
Located in Delray Beach, FL
The Postmodern Purple and White Lacquer Laminate Coffee Table is a bold addition to any living
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
1970s Postmodern Marbleized Laminated S-Shaped Coffee Table
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Postmodern Marbleized Formica Hand Crafted Coffee Table. Circa 1970s
This unique Glass
Category
Vintage 1970s Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Formica
Postmodern Mactan, Glass and Pastor Stone Coffee Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Postmodern Mactan, glass and pastor stone coffee table
This coffee table measures: 48 wide x 29
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail T...
Materials
Stone
1980s Postmodern Lacquered Half Moon Rotating Coffee Table
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Vintage Post Modern Lacquered Half Moon Rotating Coffee Table
This vintage coffee table is a must
Category
Vintage 1980s Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Industrial Steel Postmodern Low Coffee Table on Casters
By Memphis Group
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of a kind coffee table made in the Germany in the 1990s. Solid steel painted Memphis pastel
Category
1990s German Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel
Postmodern Stacked Chrome, Brass & Beveled Glass Coffee Table
By John Mascheroni
Located in Basel, BS
This one is a stunner!! This can be used as a Cocktail or Coffee table and features a Stacked
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Postmodern Travertine Coffee Table by Stone International
By Stone International
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Solid travertine Coffee table by Stone International. Measures approximately 43.5”x43.5”x 16
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
1980s Postmodern Regency Brass + White Lacquered Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Madison, WI
coffee / cocktail table attributed to the legendary Karl Springer would look great in a Modern or Mid
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
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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 Tables for You
The right vintage, new or antique tables can help make any space in your home stand out.
Over the years, the variety of tables available to us, as well as our specific needs for said tables, has broadened. Today, with all manner of these must-have furnishings differing in shape, material and style, any dining room table can shine just as brightly as the guests who gather around it.
Remember, when shopping for a dining table, it must fit your dining area, and you need to account for space around the table too — think outside the box, as an oval dining table may work for tighter spaces. Alternatively, if you’ve got the room, a Regency-style dining table can elevate any formal occasion at mealtime.
Innovative furniture makers and designers have also redefined what a table can be. Whether it’s an unconventional Ping-Pong table, a brass side table to display your treasured collectibles or a Louis Vuitton steamer trunk to add an air of nostalgia to your loft, your table can say a lot about you.
The visionary work of French designer Xavier Lavergne, for example, includes tables that draw on the forms of celestial bodies as often as they do aquatic creatures or fossils. Elsewhere, Italian architect Gae Aulenti, who looked to Roman architecture in crafting her stately Jumbo coffee table, created clever glass-topped mobile coffee tables that move on bicycle tires or sculpted wood wheels for Fontana Arte.
Coffee and cocktail tables can serve as a room’s centerpiece with attention-grabbing details and colors. Glass varieties will keep your hardwood flooring and dazzling area rugs on display, while a marble or stone coffee table in a modern interior can showcase your prized art books and decorative objects. A unique vintage desk or writing table can bring sophistication and even a bit of spice to your work life.
No matter your desired form or function, a quality table for your living space is a sound investment. On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage, new and antique bedside tables, mid-century end tables and more .
Questions About Postmodern Coffee Table
- Why is it called a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs 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.
- Can a coffee table be too low?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Yes, 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.
- Is an ottoman a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Typically, 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.
- Who invented the coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024No 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, 2022While 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 ExpertOctober 7, 2024The 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 7, 2024The 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 ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, 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, 2024The 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 ExpertMay 30, 2024There 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.
- What is a tray top coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021Tray 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, 2024Coffee 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, 2023To 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, 2022Styling 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 ExpertOctober 26, 2021A 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 5, 2024The 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.
- Are glass coffee tables durable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether 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.
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