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Coffee table "Gueridon BAS" by Jean Prouvé / Authentic
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Zürich, CH
"Gueridon BAS" coffee table by Jean Prouvé is raw yet elegant and classic modernist furniture. It
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Jean Prouvé “Stile“ Coffee Table Wood Brass Painted Steel 1954 France
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Milano, IT
Jean Prouvé “Stile” coffee table wood brass painted steel 1954 France.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 17.33 in W 34.26 in D 18.12 in
Jean Prouvé Guéridon Bas Coffee Table in Walnut for Vitra
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Glendale, CA
Jean Prouvé guéridon bas coffee table in walnut for Vitra. In like new condition. Executed in solid
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cockt...
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Low Slung French Mid Century Coffee Table in the manner of Jean Prouve
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Atlanta, GA
Low Slung Mid Century Coffee Table or Gueridon, in the manner of Jean Prouve, French, circa 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
French coffeetable with newspaper shelf in the style of Jean Prouvé. 1940s.
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Köln, NW
Elegant minimalist coffeetable with newspaper rack. France 1940s.
In the style of Jean Prouvé
Category
Vintage 1940s French Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Iron
H 16.54 in W 39.38 in D 18.12 in
Large Coffee Table Year 50 Jean Prouvé Style
Located in charmes, FR
Large coffee table from the 1950s, in very good condition, base identical to the "aeronautical
Category
Mid-20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Coffee Table Mouse vs Prouve Model by Studio Superego, Italy
By Studio Superego
Located in Milan, Italy
Mouse vs Prouve model coffee table from the Attach of the Historical Design collection designed by
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plexiglass
1940s Designer's Prototype Dual Position Table
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Unique and ingeniously-designed table, that can go from coffee table to dining table. The table is
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
French Brutalist Walnut Coffee Table With Slate Top
By Jacques Adnet, Atelier Marolles, Jean Prouvé, Pierre Chapo, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Houston, TX
French Brutalist Walnut Coffee Table With Slate Top.
Our handsome French mid century Pierre Chapo
Category
Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Slate
Charlotte Perriand Coffee Table
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Milano, MI
the painter Fernand Léger, with Jean Prouvé, with Lúcio Costa and other important architects. Among
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
French Art Deco Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Inspired by the bent metal work of notable French designer Jean Prouvé. Features an elegant yet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Metal
Metal Coffee Table, France, Circa 1930
Located in PARIS, FR
Nice Coffee table on three wrought iron curved legs with circular top, made of several patinated
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Copper, Wrought Iron
Emmanuel Outy, "EOT-1" Coffee Table, 2021
By Emmanuel Outy
Located in PARIS, FR
The EOT-1 coffee table is handmade on order by expert artisans in France.
The version with the
Category
2010s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee Table Italy, 1970s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Italian Mid-Century Modern wood and glass top coffee low cocktail table. In the mood of Gianfranco
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Glass
'Coffee Table' by Six Dots Design Aluminium metal
Located in London, GB
fun into any living room, our new coffee table is an elevated take on our classic table design. Each
Category
2010s British Futurist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Rectangular Coffee Table by Pierre Jeanneret, Chandigarh, 1960s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pierre Jeanneret; India; Chandigarh; Teak; Coffee Table; Lounge Table; 1960s; PJ-TB-05-B; Le
Category
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rope, Glass, Teak
Italian Modernist Coffee Table in Teak And Lacquered Metal, 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Zwijndrecht, Antwerp
An early modernist coffee or cocktail table produced in Italy, 1950s. Executed with very elegant
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
70 s Italian Coffee Table minimalist & brutalist in Travertine, 1970 - Italy
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful Italian design triangle form coffee table cream white travertine (no marble) from 1970
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
H 13.39 in W 50.79 in D 23.63 in
Michel Dumas coffee table in plexiglass and smoked glass - France - 70s - 1970
By Michel Dumas
Located in Paris, FR
Delightful, minimalist and large coffee table by designer Michel Dumas dating from the 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
H 11.82 in W 29.14 in D 51.19 in
1970s Wicker Amoeba Coffee table on iron legs French Design, Gibbings, Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A 1970’s organic amoeba shaped coffee table featuring a woven wicker top on a solid pine base
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
H 14 in W 46 in D 29 in
Teak Coffee Table PJ-TB-05-B by Pierre Jeanneret, Chandigarh, 1960s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pierre Jeanneret; India; Chandigarh; Teak; Coffee Table; Lounge Table; 1960s; PJ-TB-05-B; Le
Category
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-TB-05-A Coffee Table Chandigarh, Stained Teak, Glass, 1960s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pierre Jeanneret coffee table Chandigarh in stained teak and glass, 1960's
Pierre Jeanneret
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Teak
H 14.97 in W 49.22 in D 17.72 in
Wooden Coffee Table like Perriand, Chapo, Jeanneret, Tripod Base Wabi-Sabi 1940
Located in Paris, FR
French massive oak wooden coffee table like Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Chapo, Jeanneret
Category
Mid-20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 14.97 in W 35.83 in D 35.83 in
Low French Modernist Table in Oak and Perforated Steel, circa 1955
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A low table comprising an oak-veneered wood top with bullnose edge supported by canted, wedge
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Charlotte Perriand, Mexique, Re-Edtion by Cassina 'After 2000'
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Hasselt, VLI
Mexique coffee table designed by Charlotte Perriand, early re-edition by Cassina (after 2000). The
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Solid Wood Set - Stools & Table - Jean Prouvé & Pierre Janneret - Period: XXth
By Pierre Jeanneret, Jean Prouvé
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
Delightful set in solid wood, composed of a coffee table and a pair of tripod stools works realized
Category
Vintage 1940s Stools
Materials
Wood
H 14.57 in Dm 29.14 in
Spanish Modernist Pagoda Coffee or Side Table in Oak by Manuel Barbero 1953
By Manuel Barbero
Located in Berlin, DE
Very elegant Pagoda side table or coffee table in excellent condition. The solid feet are a little
Category
Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Oak
H 19.3 in W 31.11 in D 16.93 in
Round Oak wooden Reconstruction side table, France 1950s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
and René Gabriel. The table can be used as a small coffee table but would in our opinion service
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Pair of Massive Elm Wood Side Tables. France, 1960s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist pair of or set of 2 side end low coffee cocktail bedside tables or
Category
Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Side Tables
Materials
Elm
Pair of Massive Walnut Wood Side Tables. France, 1960s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist pair of or set of 2 side end low coffee cocktail tables or gueridon or
Category
Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern Storage Chest, Teak, Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stamford, CT
used as a side table or coffee table in decorative settings. The box has been lightly washed, very
Category
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 17 in W 28.25 in D 14.5 in
'Shelf' by Joseph Ellwood for Six Dots Design
Located in London, GB
-purpose shelf for keys as you walk through the door, a coffee cup next to a sofa or even as a bedside
Category
2010s British Futurist Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 4 metal and vinyle armchairs attributed to Shiro Kuramata - Around 1988
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in Paris, FR
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These coffee tables will match perfectly with Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul
Category
Vintage 1980s Japanese Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 25.2 in W 20.48 in D 22.45 in
Charlotte Perriand 514 Refolo 55" Bench in Stained Oak
By Cassina
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Charlotte Perriand created this coffee table in 1953 for her own use. It consists of nineteen 55
Category
2010s Italian Benches
Materials
Oak
Coffee Table Design Francois Monnet, Kappa, France 1970, Steel Glass Mid-Century
By François Monnet, Kappa
Located in L'Isle sur la Sorgue, FR
Coffee table design by Francois Monnet for Kappa. France 1970.
Excellent condition.
For an
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 9.85 in W 40.95 in D 23.63 in
Two Modular Coffee Tables, Red Black, France. 1970 Mid-Century Wood Mid century
Located in L'Isle sur la Sorgue, FR
Two modular coffee tables, red and black, France. 1970.
For an interior seventies, space age, pop
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 13.78 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Coffee Table Hidden Bar by Paul Michel 1970s France midcentury Zebrano wood veg
By Paul Michel
Located in L'Isle sur la Sorgue, FR
Coffee table with dry bar designed by Paul Michel. 1970s. France. The table slides open to reveal a
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood
H 14.97 in W 31.11 in D 49.22 in
Gueridon Bas Coffee Table by Jean Prouve
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Long Island City, NY
Gueridon Bas Coffee Table by Jean Prouve for Vitra. Original design is from 1944.
About Jean
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cockt...
Materials
Oak
Jean Prouvé Guéridon Bas GB11 Coffee Table
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Coffee table designed by Jean Prouvé.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
American Mid-Century Architectural Coffee Table in the Manner of Jean Prouve
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Pasadena, CA
4 fat metal legs attached together with a criss-cross metal piece hold a 54" by 3/4" frosted glass.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
French Jean Prouve Style Rosewood Coffee Table
Located in Austin, TX
In the style of Jean Prouve, beautiful French Art Deco period rosewood coffee table with French
Category
Vintage 1940s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
A coffee table/cocktail table in the Jean Prouve Manner
Located in New York, NY
A coffee table/cocktail table in the Jean Prouve Manner
Category
20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Industrial Table after Jean Prouve
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial style table attributed to Jean Prouve. Painted steel base on casters and solid, raw oak
Category
French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Jean Prouve Style Aluminum Compass Table Bases
By James Leonard, Esavian
Located in Rochester, NY
1940s modernist industrial aluminum compass table bases / benches by James Leonard for Esavian in
Category
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
French Vintage Cocktail Table in the Spirit of Jean Prouve
Located in Austin, TX
French vintage side table, ebonized pear wood base, inlaid walnut top, great lines. French polish
Category
20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pearwood, Walnut
Vintage Floridiana Tiled Coffee Table
Located in North Miami, FL
of this 50's-era coffee table...equal parts Jean Prouve and Pure Florida Kitsch! (And that's why we
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Stainless Steel and Wood Coffee Table
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Great "cross" coffee table in the style of Jean Prouve. Stainless steel frame in the form of a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Friso Kramer "Euroika" Series Coffee Table for Auping
By Friso Kramer, Auping
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful bent teak top on Prouve style enameled metal legs, 1963. Part of Friso Kramer's "Euroika
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Modular Wood Coffee Table by Bernard Vuarnesson, France, 1980s
By Bernard Vuarnesson
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Modular low coffee or cocktails table model in wood and black melamine by the french designer
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Modular Wood Coffee Table by Bernard Vuarnesson. France, 1980s
By Bernard Vuarnesson
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rare large modular low coffee or cocktails table model Hexa in wood and black or red melamine by
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Rare Friso Kramer Euroika Series Coffee Table for Auping
By Friso Kramer, Auping
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Bent Teak Top on Prouve Style Enameled Metal Legs. Part of Friso Kramer's "Euroika
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Coffee table, 70s, François Monnet - Mangouste - Éditions Kappa - France - 1970
By François Monnet
Located in Paris, FR
Very nice coffee table, François Monnet, with Kappa as editor, 70s.
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Black mirror lacquer top
Category
Vintage 1970s European Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
H 13 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
California Modernist Freeform Coffee Table by Vista of California, 1950s
By Vista of California
Located in Coronado, CA
A large and spectacular California modernist coffee table produced by Vista of California in the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Rectangular Coffee Table, India
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stamford, CT
Pierre Jeanneret Rectangular Glass Coffee Table, Model PJ-TB-05-A
This collector's coffee table
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Teak
H 16 in W 45.5 in D 17.25 in
Ado Chale, Large "Galaxy" Coffee Table, Aluminum & Painted Metal, Belgium, 2010
By Ado Chale
Located in High Point, NC
A "Galaxy" coffee or cocktail table, designed and produced by Ado Chale in his studio in Brussels
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
H 12.75 in W 67.5 in D 28 in
Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, Etruscan Coffee Table Acid-Etched Pewter, Bronze, 1960s
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in High Point, NC
A rare round "Etruscan" coffee table or cocktail table by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne. While most works
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pewter, Bronze
H 17.25 in Dm 47.5 in L 17.25 in
Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, Rare Coffee Table Acid-Etched Pewter, Bronze, 1960s
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in High Point, NC
A rare and possibly custom ordered round coffee table or cocktail table by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze, Pewter
Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, Rare Coffee Table Acid-Etched Pewter, Bronze, 1960s
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in High Point, NC
A rare and possibly custom ordered round coffee table / cocktail table by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze, Pewter
Roland Wilhelmsson, Unique Signed Coffee Table, Pine, Studio of Artist 1968
By Roland Wilhelmsson
Located in High Point, NC
A handcrafted massive pine coffee table. Designed by Roland Wilhelmsson and executed by the hand of
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
H 16.54 in W 47.25 in D 25.2 in
Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Glass Coffee / Cocktail Table, France, 1960s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stamford, CT
Pierre Jeanneret Rectangular Glass Coffee Table, Model PJ-TB-05-A
This collector's coffee table
Category
Vintage 1960s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Teak
H 16 in W 45.5 in D 17.25 in
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the prouve coffee table you’re looking for. Each prouve coffee table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and steel. Find 15 options for an antique or vintage prouve coffee table now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer prouve coffee table, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each prouve coffee table bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made prouve coffee table over the years, but those crafted by Jean Prouvé, Vitra and James Leonard are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Prouve Coffee Table?
Prices for a prouve coffee table start at $625 and top out at $11,651 with the average selling for $3,054.
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. Browse a vast selection of antique, new and vintage coffee table and cocktail tables today.
Questions About Prouve Coffee Table
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021The best coffee table for a sectional can be a round coffee table, particularly with respect to U-shaped sectionals. The circular design creates a sense of balance in small spaces and renders it easy for guests to move to and fro, especially when surrounded by chairs. Find a collection of antique and vintage coffee tables on 1stDibs today.
- 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 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, 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.
- 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 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 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.
- 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, 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 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.
- 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 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.
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