Quirky Coffee Table
Smile Coffe Table
By Giulia Ligresti
Located in Milan, IT
coffee table will give the same happy feeling to the room it is placed in. Due to its handcrafted quality
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
quirky 1970's coffee table
Located in Brecht, BE
a unique piece, made for a house in the 1970's ... fruitwood work on iron base ...
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Mid-20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
1980's quirky, funky coffee table
Located in Brecht, BE
made in the 1980's this quirky yellowtopped wooden coffee table colors your world, in very good
Category
Late 20th Century Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
1970s Rattan Coffee Table
Located in Brecht, BE
A quirky 1970s rattan coffee table.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan
Waterfall Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Slick, sleek, and dazzling in white, this waterfall coffee table may mesmerize you with its curves
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
No Entry Coffee Table
By Giulia Ligresti
Located in Milan, IT
Entirely crafted by hand, this iron coffee table is a decor piece that will infuse a unique
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
1970's glass topped red coffee table ...
Located in Brecht, BE
quirky and funky this 1970's glass topped red framed coffee table ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Giulio Lazzotti Coffee Table by Mageia Italy 1981
By Giulio Lazzotti
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very quirky and interesting sculptural coffee table designed by architect Giulio Lazzotti and
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Metal
Lago Table in solid Mexican Oak; organic shapes; a contemporary coffee table.
By Higareda
Located in colima, MX
). She has no sharp edges to be chipped, no corners to stub your toes. An essential coffee table for any
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail...
Materials
Oak
H 16.54 in W 31.5 in D 56.7 in
Large signed purple resin glass coffee table Garouste & Bonetti 1990s
By Elizabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonetti
Located in Paris, IDF
Cool deep purple colour and a fanciful design make this 1990s coffee table a statement piece
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Resin
H 15.75 in W 55.52 in D 39.77 in
Large Signed Resin Glass Coffee Table by Garouste & Bonetti 1990s
By Elizabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonetti
Located in Paris, IDF
Cool deep colour and a fanciful design make this 1990s coffee table a statement piece, especially
Category
1990s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Resin
Vintage Industrial Case Low Square Turquoise Coffee Table with Chrome Latches
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage industrial case low square turquoise coffee table with aluminum edges and chrome
Category
Late 20th Century Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
H 43.25 in W 43.25 in D 15.5 in
20th Century Italian Brass Top Coffee Table By Willy Rizzo, c.1970
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A low coffee table by Wlliy Rizzo in a lacquered finish with a glass top over a brass panel and
Category
20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Heinz Lilienthal E8 Coffee Table in Rosewood, Blue Stone and Agate, the 1970s
By Heinz Lilienthal
Located in Hellouw, NL
If you're in the market for a coffee table that combines elegance and quirkiness, the Heinz
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Agate
Lacquered and Hand Decorated Cocktail Table
Located in Norwalk, CT
Wonderful color on this lacquered Chinoiserie-form cocktail table. Decorated with quirky, painted
Category
Vintage 1970s Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Low Table with Chainlink Legs
Located in Chicago, IL
A quirky and memorable early 20th century American low table made from a found driftwood timber
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Me 508 Side Tables by Jorge Zalszupin, Rosewood and Glass, Brazil, circa 1959
By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in New York, NY
The "me 508" side table was designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) and produced by his company
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Glass
Layer Cake Coffee Table, Onyx Marble Top, Hand Made in UAE
By Design Kraft
Located in دبى, DU
A statement coffee table in coral hues of pink, orange and purple,
made of individual layers of
Category
2010s Emirian Post-Modern Center Tables
Materials
Marble
Industrial Galvanised Water Tank Made into a Coffee Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Industrial galvanised water tank made into a coffee table.
This quirky industrial table was
Category
20th Century Industrial More Folk Art
Materials
Steel
1960s Czech Metal Trunk
Located in High Point, NC
. Whether used as a coffee table, a quirky storage unit, or a standout piece in a vintage-themed décor, this
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal
Pietrina Checcacci Cast Bronze Finger Sculpture
By Pietrina Checcacci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
would be the perfect piece to accent a coffee table or bookshelf.
Checcacci is an Italian-born artist
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Normann Copenhagen Circus Pouf Duo by Simon Legald in STOCK
By Normann Copenhagen, Simon Legald
Located in New York, NY
a coffee table, or as a decorative seat in the bedroom, hallway or dressing room. Additionally
Category
2010s Danish Stools
Materials
Plastic
Normann Copenhagen Circus Pouf Duo by Simon Legald in Stock
By Normann Copenhagen, Simon Legald
Located in New York, NY
a coffee table, or as a decorative seat in the bedroom, hallway or dressing room. Additionally
Category
2010s Danish Stools
Materials
Plastic
Normann Copenhagen Circus Pouf Duo by Simon Legald in STOCK
By Normann Copenhagen, Simon Legald
Located in New York, NY
coffee table, or as a decorative seat in the bedroom, hallway or dressing room. Additionally, Circus Pouf
Category
2010s Danish Stools
Materials
Plastic
Normann Copenhagen Circus Pouf Duo by Simon Legald
By Normann Copenhagen, Simon Legald
Located in New York, NY
a coffee table, or as a decorative seat in the bedroom, hallway or dressing room. Additionally
Category
2010s Danish Stools
Materials
Plastic
Normann Copenhagen Circus Pouf Duo by Simon Legald in STOCK
By Normann Copenhagen, Simon Legald
Located in New York, NY
coffee table, or as a decorative seat in the bedroom, hallway or dressing room. Additionally, Circus Pouf
Category
2010s Danish Stools
Materials
Plastic
No Vacancy
Located in Miami, FL
includes working with American veterans and is on full display in his first feature coffee table book, The
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
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Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Materials
Hardwood
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö.
This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Textile
Vintage Postmodern Tufted Rosette Ottoman
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Postmodern ottoman. A chic period woven jacquard upholstery with a little shell motif. Beautifully tufted with a custom florets in the center. Acquired from a Palm...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century English Moss Green Velvet Upholstered 3-Seat Saddle Arm Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
20th century English custom-made 3-seat saddle arm sofa in dark moss green velvet. Wood legs, condition as shown.
Category
20th Century English Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet
Mini Cloud Table in Oak by Louise Liljencrantz, Sweden
By Louise Liljencrantz
Located in Stockholm, SE
Mini cloud side table in oak finished with a satin clear coat.
Designed by Lousie Liljencrantz, Interior Designer based in Stockholm Sweden.
Made in Sweden.
Category
2010s Swedish Side Tables
Materials
Oak
Cesca Bar Stools
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of three Cesca Model bar stools, in the manner of Marcel Breuer, probably Italian, circa 1980s. The seats are currently being upholstered and can be completed in your fabric. Sim...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Rattan & Cane Game Table and Chair Set
Located in Highland, IN
This lovely little rattan and cane set made in the late 1970s includes a small table with an oval glass top and two chairs that fit under the table, creating a compact footprint. Som...
Category
Vintage 1970s Indonesian Hollywood Regency Game Tables
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Rattan
Christopher Guy, Contemporary, Modern Sofa, Mint Green Velvet, Black Wood
By Christopher Guy Harrison
Located in Stamford, CT
Christopher Guy, Contemporary, Modern Biarritz Sofa, Mint Green Velvet, Black Wood
A model 'Biarritz' sofa designed and produced by high-end home furnishings company, Christopher Gu...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Vintage Modern Footstool or Ottoman
Located in Trenton, NJ
Add a touch of sophistication to your living space with this striking upholstered ottoman. This unique modern piece, with its rich, velvety texture and unique geometric base, is a cl...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery
Confonorm Bar Stool Made of Beech
Located in London, GB
Bar stools in the Style of the Marbella stool by Sergio Rodrigues.
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Brutalist Stools
Materials
Beech
Verner Panton Cone Bar Stools
By Verner Panton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Verner Panton cone bar stools designed in 1958 and produced by Plus-Linje.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
20Thc Bar Stools In Dark Surface
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of complete matching bar stools have a wonderful dark surface or stain and in very good condition.They are strong & sturdy and very comfortable.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Adirondack Stools
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Custom Tufted Green Velvet Sofa with Brass Base by Adesso Imports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom tufted sofa with handmade brass base in dark green Belgium velvet. Made in Los Angeles by Adesso Imports. Can be made in different colors and fabrics or a different metal for ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Mint green Mantilla Sofa by Kazuhide Takahama for Simon Gavina, 1970s
By Gavina, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in amstelveen, NL
Mantilla sofa by Kazuhide Takahama for Simon Gavina. The Mantilla's name comes from the mantle which covers it. The idea comes from the memory of protecting the furniture of holiday ...
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
H 26.78 in W 88.59 in D 33.47 in
Set of Three High Back Bar Stools
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four matching high back bar stools with spindle backs. The construction is very good and sturdy. Natural patina.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Stools
Materials
Wood
French Woven and Wood Bar Stools
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four rustic wood bar stools from France, 1940's. Dark wood frame with foot rests and light woven rush seat in original condition. Sold as a set.
Seat measures 10.5" x 10.5...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Stools
Materials
Rush, Wood
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‘Sputnik 5’ Marble Coffee Table
By Supaform
Located in Saint Petersburg, RU
A Russian spacecraft provided the inspiration for Supaform’s ‘Sputnik 5’ marble coffee table, which
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Steel
English 19th Century Rectangular Cast Iron Table with Grey Marble Top
Located in Woodbury, CT
This is a charming and quirky little table that is just perfect for holding coffee and the Sunday
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Iron
Hand Painted Tilt-Top Table Oval Tray Occasional Table w/ Stormy Mahogany Finish
Located in Denver, CO
This vertical tilt-top table and removable oval tray is hand painted and carved with our signature
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Edwardian Tray Tables
Materials
Brass
H 29.93 in W 25.01 in D 18.12 in
Cobra Thermo Cup
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
porcelain mug has a tactile and ergonomic appeal. Suitable for tea or coffee, it brings a contemporary
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Quirky Coffee Table, France, 1970's
Located in Brecht, BE
quirky 1970's coffee table, 3 wooden balls, painted white, yellow and green,
with glass top
Category
Mid-20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Mid-Century Jewellery Dining or Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
down to also make a quirky coffee table.
Drawers to each side, originally the table would have been
Category
Mid-20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
1800s German Wooden Trunk with Original Patina
Located in High Point, NC
spacious interior, ready to guard your keepsakes or to serve as a quirky coffee table that sparks
Category
Antique 19th Century German Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
Quirky Leather Topped, 1960s Rope Coffee Table
Located in Brecht, BE
Very elegant small and quirky leather topped rope coffee table, France, 1960s chic.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather, Rope
Willi Rizzo Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The aged patina is original. Quirky table with many options for storage or a makeshift bar on
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
60's Copper Patchwork Coffee Table
Located in North Miami, FL
Fun 60's craft furniture piece has a certain quirky charm we find particularly suited to a laid
Category
Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Copper
Antique Walnut Alsace Coffee Table, Beautifully Grained
Located in Port Chester, NY
A beautifully grained Alsacian walnut coffee table. The top has wonderful color and patina with
Category
Antique 19th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
1960s French Bamboo Coffee Table with Ceramic Top
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo coffee table from 1960s France, with a tiled top. The bamboo frame is light and angular
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan
Vintage Rustic Slab Wood Splay Peg Leg Coffee Table
Located in Round Top, TX
to balance it, all lending a slightly quirky, authentic vintage vibe to this coffee table. This
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Jorge Zalszupin Limestone Coffee Table L'Atelier Brazil 1959
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
A very rare and original ‘Limestone’ coffee table designed by Jorge Zalszupin and manufactured by
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Limestone
Large Signed Glass Coffee Table by Garouste & Bonetti, 1990s
By Elizabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonetti
Located in Paris, IDF
Cool colors, asymmetry, and a fanciful design make this 1990s coffee table a statement piece
Category
1990s French Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Resin
20th Century Coffee Table with Morris Minor Car Parts, England
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A scratch built coffee table, custom made, the glass top encasing car parts from a 1960s Morris
Category
20th Century British Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Large Signed Resin Glass Coffee Table by Garouste & Bonetti, 1990s
By Elizabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonetti
Located in Paris, IDF
Cool deep colors, asymmetry, and a fanciful design make this 1990s coffee table a statement piece
Category
1990s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Resin
Steve Chase Bronze and Crackle Glass Coffee or Cocktail Table, circa 1970
By Steve Chase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inject some some relaxed, quirky Palm Springs style in to your space with this slick coffee or
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
20th Century Coffee Table With A Dry Bar Compartment By Willy Rizzo, Italy
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A charming aluminium clad coffee table by Willy Rizzo made in Italy in the 1970s. The brushed
Category
20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
H 23.23 in W 11.42 in L 23.23 in
Karl Springer Stainless Steel Freeform Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic freeform low table designed and manufactured by Karl Springer in the United States, circa
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
1950s Italian Maple Veneered Triangle Coffee Table with Magazine Holder
Located in London, GB
small coffee table is a quirky statement piece making it the perfect addition to any eclectic home
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Maple
H 20.08 in W 29.53 in L 20.08 in
Filing Cabinet, Chemist Drawers with Gold Lettering, Coffee Tables
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Filing cabinet, chemist drawers with gold lettering, coffee tables.
This attractive cube has
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Vintage French Carved Wooden Root Bowl
Located in London, GB
A vintage carved out wooden root bowl.
Ideal for a quirky fruit bowl or coffee table objet bowl.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Vintage Winsor & Newton Easel / Platform Bench
By Windsor & Newton
Located in London, GB
to be a stow away easel, but is equally useful as a side bench or even coffee table. This is in
Category
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Large Victorian Wicker Linen Basket or Hamper
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
is a great piece for storage or with a glass top it would double up as a quirky coffee table
The
Category
Early 20th Century English Industrial Decorative Baskets
Sculptural Solid Wood Brutalist Coffee Table, France, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
This breathtaking, one-of-a-kind wabi-sabi table has been sourced from the South of France and
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak
Brass Bound Coffee Table with Ptolemaic Astrological Map Surface
Located in New York, NY
Interesting square table with glass protected Ptolemaic system "map" as the top surface.
Brass
Category
Mid-20th Century French Directoire Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Brass Ibex Rams Head Glass Topped Coffee Table by Alain Chervet
By Alain Chervet
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid 20th century French glass topped coffee table with Ibex rams head base by Alain Chervet. This
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
20th Century Italian Brass Top Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo, circa 1970
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A beautiful “hidden bar” coffee table, made in Italy in the 1970s. This very well crafted coffee
Category
20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 13.78 in W 47.25 in D 26.38 in
Painted Wing Low Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Quirky Guatemalan low table made with old reclaimed painted wood. Layers of old paint. Shelf
Category
Early 20th Century Guatemalan Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
16th Century Oak Hog Carrier, This Also Belonged to Actress Jean Simmons
Located in London, GB
cleverly converted into a coffee table using slate inset panels. This also belonged to Actress Jean Simmons
Category
Antique 16th Century Irish Medieval Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Slate
Large 1930s Lined Aluminium Trunk Airline Suitcase
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
coffee table or quirky storage in any room
The trunk is sound with some scuffing of the surface, the
Category
Vintage 1930s English Industrial More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Aluminum
Pietrina Checcacci Cast Bronze Studio Figurative Sculpture
By Pietrina Checcacci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the perfect accent for coffee table or bookshelf, or as a paperweight.
Checcacci is an Italian-born
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Copper, Resin and Wood Coffee, Centre Table
Located in London, GB
Copper, Resin and Wood Coffee/Centre Table.
You can see by our other stock that we like the
Category
Vintage 1970s German Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Copper
1970s "Hand Table"
Located in London, GB
"Hand Table" with Glass Top
We don't know much about this piece or the artist, but
Category
Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plastic, Glass
Quirky Baroque Revival Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
Whimsicaley carved Continental table circa 1900
Category
Early 20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Asymmetrical Coffee Table, John Keal Design
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Quirky line and all sorts of storage solutions are addressed in this design from John Keal and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Primitive Wooden Geese Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Four painted geese supporting glass table top. A quirky one of a kind table perfect for a lake
Category
20th Century Unknown Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Elephant Leather Covered Coffee Table Stool
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
Elephant leather coffee stool
Here we have to offer you this quirky stool, that also doubles as a
Category
Vintage 1930s Indian Art Deco Stools
Materials
Hardwood
Before Breakfast Sculpture II
Located in Los Angeles, CA
rolling casters or feet to the bottom to turn this art piece into a cool side or coffee table.
Category
20th Century American Wall-mounted Sculptures
Before Breakfast Clock Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
to the bottom to turn this art piece into a cool side or coffee table. Most definitely a
Category
20th Century Belgian Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
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Quirky Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the quirky coffee table you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, wood and iron, every quirky coffee table was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a quirky coffee table, we have 16 options in-stock, while there are 9 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer quirky coffee table, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A quirky coffee table made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one quirky coffee table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Normann Copenhagen, Simon Legald and Giulia Ligresti produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Quirky Coffee Table?
A quirky coffee table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,495, while the lowest priced sells for $28 and the highest can go for as much as $21,250.
Questions About Quirky 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 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.
- 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.
- 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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