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Spanish Primitive Coffee Table - Table Basse
Located in Round Top, TX
A wonderful primitive Coffee Table - Table Basse from the Catalan region of Spain. Nicely
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chestnut
Olavi Hanninen Primitive Coffee Table for Aranjou, 1960
By Aranjou, Olavi Hanninen
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Olavi Hanninen primitive coffee table for Aranjou, Wood, France, 1960
This solid wood coffee table
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
French Primitive Coffee Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Nice French primitive oak low table / coffee table with a thick scrubbed top. 1890.
Reference
Category
Antique 19th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Primitive Coffee Table by Newanderthal for Superego Editions, Italy
By Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
Primitive coffee table by Newanderthal for Superego Editions.
All made by hand as a sculpture in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rubber
$5,391
H 15.75 in W 43.31 in D 23.63 in
Primitive Coffee Table by Newanderthal for Superego Editions, Italy
By Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
Primitive coffee table by Newanderthal for Superego Editions.
All made by hand as a sculpture in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rubber
$5,391
H 15.75 in W 43.31 in D 27.56 in
Primitive Coffee Table by Newanderthal for Superego Editions, Italy
By Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
Primitive coffee table by Newanderthal for Superego Editions.
All made by hand as a sculpture in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rubber
$5,391
H 15.75 in W 47.25 in D 31.5 in
Primitive Coffee Table by Newanderthal for Superego Editions, Italy
By Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
Primitive coffee table by Newanderthal for Superego Editions.
All made by hand as a sculpture in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rubber
Sculptural Primitive Coffee Table, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
sculptural coffee table - retaining every mark, curve, and cut of its industrious past. The organic
Category
Antique 19th Century French Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Scrubbed Burr Walnut Coffee Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Large scrubbed German burr walnut topped primitive coffee table. 1890.
Dimensions
63.5 inches
Category
Antique 19th Century German Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Primitive Coffee Table / Side Table from Reclaimed Antique Wood.
By Petersen Antiques
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This coffee table is is seen here in 26″ x 45″ x 17″ H however it can be ordered in any size
Category
Antique 19th Century North American Primitive Console Tables
Materials
Pine
$9,000 / item
H 21 in W 45 in D 26 in
Primitive Cabage Cutter Coffee Table
Located in Round Top, TX
fully removable if desired). Three original steel cutting blades are shown in center of the table
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
American Pine Primitive Work Table or Coffee Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rustic American Primitive work table or coffee table featuring a painted base. Constructed from
Category
20th Century American Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
Primitive Live Edge Slab French Coffee Table
Located in Nashville, TN
Large live edge wooden coffee table imported from France. In excellent vintage condition. Table top
Category
Mid-20th Century French Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Rustic Primitive Style Low Table or Coffee Table
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Antique rustic primitive style low table or coffee table.
Original painted legs and finish is very
Category
Antique 19th Century Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
$2,072 Sale Price
20% Off
H 25.5 in W 53 in D 26.5 in
Primitive rustic brutalist coffee table or bench - 20th
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Bench - Vintage - Wabi Sabi - Coffee Table
This piece can be used for seating as well as a coffee
Category
20th Century Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Primitive Table / Coffee Table Display Stand / Wabi-Sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
be expressed by human hands.
It can be used as a coffee table or exhibition stand using a primitive
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
$1,200
H 22.84 in Dm 18.51 in
Japanese Antique Warped Coffee Table / sofa table / Wabi-sabi Primitive
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This table is crafted from reclaimed Japanese wood.
The tabletop is a very strong, heavy board
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Chestnut
$1,500
H 11.03 in W 53.94 in D 15.36 in
Primitive Belgian Coffee Table in Solid Oak, circa 1900
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Primitive Belgian Coffee Table in Solid Oak, circa 1900
A striking primitive-style coffee table
Category
20th Century Belgian Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Primitive Green Painted Coffee Table w/ Drawer, 19th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th-century coffee table, originally repurposed from a larger antique table and cut down to
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Primitives Low Table, Coffee table, Japanese Antique
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This low-profile table faithfully captures the dynamic nature of the Taisho era.
This table is
Category
Early 20th Century Taisho Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Primitive Large Coffee Table 1860s-1900s / Side Table Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a large primitive-style coffee table made in Japan. It was made during the Meiji period
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
$2,250
H 19.69 in W 29.14 in D 27.56 in
XXL Oval Primitive Low Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A large oval coffee table.
Belgium, c1950s.
Created from old wood. Raised over two wooden stump
Category
Vintage 1950s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Spanish Primitive Rustic Coffee Table or Side Table
Located in Barcelona, ES
table, end table or coffee table in a rustic decoration but also it could be the perfect accent combined
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
$2,396 Sale Price
20% Off
H 16.93 in W 31.5 in D 17.72 in
Primitive Brutalist Wooden French Mid-Century Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A large coffee table of primitive nature.
France, c1940s.
Of large proportions
Category
Mid-20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Primitive Low Walnut Coffee Table From France, Circa 1900
Located in Nashville, TN
Primitive Low Walnut Coffee Table From France, Circa 1900. Low middle from the alps with great
Category
Antique Early 1900s European Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
XL Primitive Oak Coffee Table From France, Circa 1940
Located in Nashville, TN
XL Primitive Oak Coffee Table From France, Circa 1940. Solid oak construction with superb original
Category
Vintage 1940s European Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Primitive Work Bench Coffee Table From France, Circa 1900
Located in Nashville, TN
Primitive Work Bench Coffee Table From France, Circa 1900. Solid pine construction with nice
Category
Antique Early 1900s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
c.1880s Primitive Farmhouse Coffee Table, Rustic, Arts and Crafts
Located in Skien, NO
A striking primitive antique square coffee table from late 19th-century Scandinavia (Norway
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Arts and Crafts Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Materials
Hardwood, Pine
$2,000
H 23.23 in W 24.61 in D 24.61 in
Matched Pair Of Early 20Th C. Primitive Portuguese Coffee Tables
Located in London, GB
A matched pair of C.1920s Portuguese Coffee Tables.
Originally from a cobblers workshop in
Category
Early 20th Century Portuguese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
$3,504 / item
H 16.93 in W 42.13 in D 24.81 in
VINTAGE FOSSIL PETRIFIED WOOD SAMPLE COFFEE TABLE SUPER DECORATIVE & PRIMITiVE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
wood coffee table displaying Fossil and Petrified wood samples
Please note the delivery fee listed is
Category
20th Century European Country Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
$2,405
H 18.51 in W 28.55 in D 15.36 in
Teak Wood Primitive Mortar Converted into Coffee Table with Carved Rosettes
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Primitive teak wood mortar converted into a coffee table base, with floral carved accents
Category
Antique 19th Century Indonesian Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
$3,500
H 19.5 in W 28.5 in D 23.5 in
XXL Primitive Low/Coffee Table In 18th C. Portuguese Chestnut Wabi Wabi
Located in London, GB
A huge primitive low table/coffee table in heavily patinated 18th C. Portuguese chestnut.
Designed
Category
Antique 18th Century Portuguese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chestnut
$13,607
H 14.38 in W 91.74 in D 35.83 in
Antique French Primitive Wooden Goat Cart Wagon Farmhouse Glass Top Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Primitive Wooden Goat Cart Wagon Farmhouse Glass Top Coffee Table. Circa Mid 19th
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
$895
H 18.5 in W 28 in D 20 in
1800s - 1860s Edo Japanese antique chestnut low coffee table wabi sabi primitive
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
conditions.
Made of thick, sturdy single solid chestnut wood boards. Can be used as coffee table, display
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Chestnut
$1,350
H 9.45 in W 36.42 in D 13.78 in
Large Primitive Dug-Out Cedar Japanese Coffee/Sofa Table Wabi Sabi (1)
Located in London, GB
A unique, large dug-out Japanese coffee table. Heavily patinated bleach out cedar top on heavily
Category
Antique 1890s Japanese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cedar
$7,490
H 20.87 in W 38.98 in D 38.98 in
Ancient Preparation Table, Now Rustic Coffee Table
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Ancient Preparation Table, Now Rustic Coffee Table
This is a splendid ancient piece, it is very
Category
Antique 18th Century Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Primitive Round Table From Central Yucatan, 1970´s
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Primitive hardwood round table from Central Yucatan, Mexico, late 20th century. This piece combines
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Country Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of Solid Wooden Primitive Belgium Side Tables
Located in London, GB
A pair of primitive wabi-sabi style side tables.
Carved wood,
Belgium, c1950s.
Very heavy, we
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Block Leg Coffee Table made from Reclaimed Pine
By Petersen Antiques
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This coffee table is seen here in 62″ x 48″, but can be ordered in any size. The top is made from
Category
2010s American Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Rare 19th Century Indonesian Teak Coffee Table With Exposed Joinery
Located in La Mesa, CA
coffee table.
An exceptional piece that bridges primitive elegance and modern restraint—ideal for wabi
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Indonesian Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Monumental Coffee / Display Table of 18th Century Oak, France
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb, very large coffee or display table made of stunning 18th century French oak. 255cm long
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Industrial Style Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Primitive/industrial style coffee table with heavy hammered iron base and beveled glass top. Please
Category
20th Century American Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
French 19th Century Table Basse - Coffee Table
Located in Round Top, TX
A primitive late19th century Table Basse - Coffee Table from the South of France. Soundly
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
Rustic Trestle Coffee Table in Solid Oak Late 19th Century
Located in Meer, VAN
Rustic Trestle Coffee Table in Solid Oak, Late 19th Century.
This solid oak coffee table with very
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
19th C. Large Rustic American Pine Low Trestle Coffee/Cocktail Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
".
Serves as a large coffee/cocktail table or a low console table. Could mix well in modern setting or
Category
Antique 1880s American Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
$4,365 Sale Price
25% Off
H 21 in W 72 in D 30 in
Lotta Coffee Table made from Flat Sawn Oak, Built to order by Petersen Antiques
By Petersen Antiques
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This reclaimed flat sawn oak coffee table is seen here in 50" x 54", but can be ordered in any size
Category
2010s American Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
$10,500 / item
H 16 in W 50 in D 54 in
New Primitives II by Waxed Concrete
Located in Pireaus-Athens, Greece
The New Primitives series is a contemporary interpretation of primitive aesthetics. The objects are
Category
2010s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Rustic Vintage Side Table with Drawer
Located in Asheville, NC
Country style farm table with drawer in apron, coffee table height, distressed green milk paint
Category
Antique 19th Century American Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables
French Antique Primitive Table 1950s / Coffee Table Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old primitive-style side table from France, made in the 1950s.
You can feel the
Category
Mid-20th Century French Primitive Side Tables
Materials
Pine
Brutalist Spanish Provincial Antique Rustic Style Chopping Block Table
Located in Nuernberg, DE
older. Nice primitive side or coffee table with lovely nice patina and stress cracks adding to its charm
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak
$1,220
H 20 in W 22.75 in D 18 in
Handsome Mahogany Blanket Chest, Hand Dovetailed Corners and Lovely Color
Located in Buchanan, MI
for foot of bed or coffee table.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
$3,800
H 23 in W 47 in D 21.75 in
Swedish Primitive Wooden Low Side Coffee Sofa Table in Pine Produced mid 1800s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare wooden side / coffee butcher table in a primitive and wabi sabi style produced out of pine in
Category
Antique 1850s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Pine
$7,787
H 17.72 in W 29.14 in D 27.17 in
Primitive Elm Plank Wood Bench or Coffee Table
Located in Hudson, NY
- grey patina. Such great texture, it would also make a beautiful coffee table.
Category
Early 20th Century Portuguese Primitive Benches
Materials
Elm
Premitif Stone Coffee Table by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
Premitif stone coffee table by Jean-Baptiste Van den Heede
Signed piece
Dimensions: W 60 x D 45 x
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Tables
Materials
Stone, Marble
$3,900 / item
H 12.21 in W 23.63 in D 17.72 in
Primitive Antique 1740 Spanish 18th Century Three Legged Bench or Coffee Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
three legged bench which can be used as a coffee table.
This has to be one of the oldest and most
Category
Antique 1740s Spanish Primitive Benches
Materials
Wood
$3,917
H 15.75 in W 49.22 in D 14.97 in
Japanese Antique Coffee Table, Primitive, Wabi-Sabi, Early 20th Century
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
A Japanese antique furniture coffee table produced in the Taisho period.
It was made by applying
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antiquities
Materials
Oak
Japanese Antique Coffee Table Oak Wood 1950s-1960s Primitive Japandi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
This is an old Japanese coffee table.
I think it was made around the middle of the Showa era.
All
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
Wood
$600 Sale Price
50% Off
H 20.87 in W 23.82 in D 14.18 in
African Bench or Coffee Table (Senufo Bed) Early 20th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
size would lend itself to be used as a unique coffee table.
The Senufo bed is carved from a single
Category
20th Century African Primitive Benches
Materials
Wood
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Primitive Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of primitive coffee tables is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct primitive coffee tables — often made from wood, hardwood and reclaimed wood — can elevate any home. There are 164 antique and vintage primitive coffee tables for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 8 modern editions to choose from as well. Primitive coffee tables have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Industrial and Folk Art primitive coffee tables are consistently popular styles. Many primitive coffee tables are appealing in their simplicity, but Andrianna Shamaris and Witco produced popular primitive coffee tables that are worth a look.
How Much are Primitive Coffee Tables?
Primitive coffee tables can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,600, while the lowest priced sells for $495 and the highest can go for as much as $9,500.
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 Primitive Coffee Tables
- 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.
- 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.
- 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. - 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.
- 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 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 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 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024How 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023To date a Lane coffee table, look for the serial number on the underside of the piece. On most Lane coffee tables, reading the number from right to left will tell you the date that the table was manufactured. For example, a serial number that says 852140 would have been produced on April 12, 1958. Founded in Virginia in the early 20th century, Lane is largely known for its cedar chests and innovative mid-century modern designs. Find a variety of Lane coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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, 2023To stack books on a coffee table, place the largest one on the bottom with the spine facing the focal piece of furniture, usually the sofa. Then, add the next largest, lining up the inner edges so that the spines create a stepped effect. Continue adding books to complete the stack and top it off with a decorative object if you wish. Shop a variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, a coffee table should generally be lower than a couch. However, the top of the table should only be slightly lower than the couch to maintain a balanced look. A good rule of thumb is to choose a table no more than one inch shorter than your sofa's seat height. Explore a large collection of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024The best height for a coffee table is around 1 to 2 inches lower than the seat height of the adjacent sofa. Most sofas feature seat heights of around 17 or 18 inches. As a result, the most common height for coffee tables is 15 to 17 inches. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of coffee tables.
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Like other pieces in the firm’s Candy Box collection, the cheerful limited-edition design showcases French craft.
The Ultimate Guide to Types of Tables for the Home
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Inspired by the Cosmos, Sandra Nunnerley’s Nova Table Has a Futuristic Feel
The designer’s innovative use of an unexpected material gives this console a lift.
This 19th-Century Gilded Desk Displays a Fanciful Kingdom in Marquetry
The stately piece brings both gravitas and whimsy to any work space.
In Guadalajara, These Luscious Side Tables Are Chiseled from Volcanic Rock
Use them as tables or stools, indoors or out.