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Pine Coffee Table, Netherlands 1960
Located in Culver City, CA
Pine Coffee Table
Netherlands, 1960
Low coffee table composed of pine, with stacked interlocking
Category
20th Century Dutch Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
Brutalist Oak Coffee Table, Netherlands circa 1970
Located in Culver City, CA
Netherlands, 1970
Oak coffee table on three splayed legs.
39.5”dia x 17”h
$ 4,200
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Wengé wood coffee table, 1960s The Netherlands.
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Wengé wood coffee table, 1960s The Netherlands. Black wooden frame with Wengé veneer top and solid
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Wenge
Round wengé wood coffee table, 1960s The Netherlands.
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Round wengé wood coffee table, 1960s The Netherlands. This large coffee table has a round top in
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wenge
Rectangular solid wood mosaic coffee table, Netherlands 1960s
By Paul Evans, Rolf Middelboe & Gorm Lindum
Located in ECHT, NL
Rectangular mid century coffee table. The top is made from numerous solid pinewood cubes joined
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Dutch Design Coffee Table, Netherlands 1960's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Dutch Design Square Coffee Table. Made in the Netherlands, 1960's. Teak
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Brutalist Design Handcrafted Oak Coffee Table, Netherlands 1950's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Mid Century Brutalist in Design Handcrafted Oak Round Coffee Table. Made in the Netherlands
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Janni van Pelt Coffee Table for MyHome, Netherlands 1950
By Janni Van Pelt
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An eye-catching coffee table designed by Janni van Pelt, manufactured by MyHome the Netherlands
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Solid Oak Round Brutalist Coffee Table, The Netherlands 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
it connected everyday objects, such as furniture to nature. This rustic, solid oak coffee table is a
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Round Coffee Table by Paul Kingma, The Netherlands 1980
By Paul Kingma
Located in Hellouw, NL
Paul Kingma’s coffee tables are celebrated for their artistic expression and timeless designs. This
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Limestone, Metal
“Bumper” Coffee Table by Martin Visser for Spectrum, Netherlands
By Martin Visser
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This is a rare “Bumper” Table by Dutch designer Martin Visser, manufactured by ‘t Spectrum in the
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
Louis van Teeffelen - Coffee Table - Reversible Top - The Netherlands - 1960s
By Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Louis van Teeffelen Coffee Table with Reversible Top - The Netherlands - 1960s
Coffee Table - 1960s
Category
20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 15.95 in W 49.41 in D 20.28 in
Cor Alons Coffee Table for De Boer Gouda, Netherlands 1950
By Gouda Den Boer, Cor Alons
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A beautiful coffee table designed by Cor Alons and manufactured by De Boer Gouda in the Netherlands
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Brutalist Design Black Stained Oak Coffee Table, Netherlands 1960's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Brutalist Dutch Design Black Stained Oak Coffee Table. Made in the Netherlands, 1960's / 70's
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Midcentury Modern Dutch Design Tripod Coffee Table, Netherlands 1960's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Dutch Design Round Tripod Wenge Coffee Table. Made in the Netherlands
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Oak Coffee Table From Netherlands, Circa 1970
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Oak Coffee Table From Netherlands, Circa 1970. Solid oak construction with great wear and
Category
Vintage 1970s European Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Paul Kingma Artwork coffee table in travertin The Netherlands 1980
By Paul Kingma
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful square shaped coffee table designed and made by Paul Kingma, The Netherlands 1980. The
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Travertine, Brass, Copper
Coffee table 'TA07' Japanese series by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Netherlands
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Reversible Top Coffee table TA 07 by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1960s
Coffee table - Japanese series
Category
20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 15.95 in W 31.11 in D 31.89 in
Walnut Wood Coffee Table Triangles Pattern The Netherlands By Sordile
By M.C. Escher
Located in DE MEERN, UT
One of a kind. No reproduction. The Tavolo in Metamorfosi is a coffee table which consists of a top
Category
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ebony, Oak, Padouk, Walnut
H 18.9 in W 23.63 in D 49.61 in
Brutalist solid oak slatted coffee table, Netherlands 1960s
By Pierre Chapo, Charlotte Perriand
Located in ECHT, NL
Handcrafted slatted coffee table. Made from solid oak. The oak slats are connected to each other
Category
Mid-20th Century Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Martin Visser for Spectrum round coffee table in Teak, Netherlands - 1965
By 't Spectrum, Martin Visser
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Round coffee table in Teak designed by Martin Visser for 't Spectrum, Netherlands - 1965.
Designer
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Amsterdam School Coffee Table in Mahogany and Coromandel, 1930s The Netherlands
By Fa. Drilling
Located in Hellouw, NL
Absolutely stunning Amsterdam School coffee table in mahogany and coromandel from the 1930s, The
Category
Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 25.99 in Dm 25.6 in
Midcentury Modern XL Round Coffee Table by Pastoe, Netherlands 1960's
By Pastoe
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Dutch Design XL Round Coffee Table by Pastoe. Made in the Netherlands
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
H 13.19 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Vintage Concrete Mosaic Coffee Table From Netherlands, Circa 1960
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Concrete Mosaic Coffee Table From Netherlands, Circa 1960. Concrete resting on two metal L
Category
Vintage 1960s European Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Concrete
Brutalist Round Slate Stone Coffee Table by Sculptor Paul Kingma Netherlands
By Paul Kingma
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Brutalist Round Coffee Table by Sculptor Paul Kingma †, Netherlands 1982
Introducing the Brutalist
Category
1990s Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Concrete, Slate, Metal, Brass
H 13.39 in W 46.86 in D 46.86 in
Marcus Kingma square shaped coffee table in white The Netherlands 1992
By Marcus Kingma
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful square shaped coffee table designed and made by Marcus Kingma, The Netherlands 1992. The
Category
1990s Dutch Arts and Crafts Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Concrete, Slate, Brass, Steel
H 14.18 in W 32.29 in D 32.29 in
Vintage Etched Metal Coffee Table From Netherlands, Circa 1970.
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Etched Metal Coffee Table From Netherlands, Circa 1970. Metal top with circular graphics
Category
Vintage 1970s European Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Vintage Etched Metal Coffee Table From Netherlands, Circa 1970
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Etched Metal Coffee Table From Netherlands, Circa 1970. Metal top with circular graphics
Category
Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Hank Kwint KW-1 Granite Coffee Table for Metaform, Netherlands 1981
By Metaform Holland
Located in Renens, CH
this was Kwint’s first piece that went into production. Hence the name KW-1. The table came in a number
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Granite
TZ75 Tripod Coffee Table by Werner Blaser for Spectrum, Netherlands, 1960's
By 't Spectrum, Werner Blaser
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Dutch Space Age Design Tripod Coffee Table by Werner Blaser for 't Spectrum
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Bentwood
H 16.54 in W 33.47 in D 33.47 in
Coffee Table Nr. 3637 by A.R.Cordemeijer for Gispen, The Netherlands
By André R. Cordemeyer, Gispen
Located in Beerse, VAN
Rectangular coffee table, designed in the 1950s by A.R. Cordemeijer for the Dutch manufacturer
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
H 16.15 in W 49.22 in D 20.87 in
Mid-Century Square Wooden Coffee Table by Derk Jan de Vries - The Netherlands
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Square Wooden Coffee Table by Derk Jan de Vries - The Netherlands 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 16.54 in W 33.47 in D 33.47 in
Square Slate Stone Agate Coffee Table by Sculptor Paul Kingma, Netherlands 1990
By Paul Kingma
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Brutalist coffee table designed and made by Paul Kingma †, The Netherlands 1990.
Introducing the
Category
1990s Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Agate, Multi-gemstone, Slate, Metal, Brass
H 15.36 in W 38.59 in D 38.59 in
Janni Van Pelt G4A Coffee Table for Bas Van Pelt - Netherlands, 1950s
By Janni Van Pelt, Bas Van Pelt
Located in London, GB
rare series of tables in steel and reinforced glass. This square wired glass variation, which sits on
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
H 14.57 in W 36.23 in D 36.23 in
Vintage Jan De Jong Coffee Table From Netherlands, Circa 1970
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Jan De Jong Coffee Table From Netherlands, Circa 1970. Solid wood construction with brass
Category
Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Model 'Langerak' Coffee Table by Kho Liang for 't Spectrum. Netherlands, 1960s
By 't Spectrum Bergeijk, Kho Liang Ie
Located in Steenwijk, NL
minimalistic design by Kho Liang Ie. Table is marked and in good condition with signs of age and use.
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wenge
H 14.38 in W 47.25 in D 19.69 in
Coffee Table by Dom Hans van der Laan & Jan de Jong, Netherlands, 1960s
By Dom Hans van der Laan, Jan de Jong
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare and historically significant coffee table, designed by the legendary Dom Hans van der Laan in
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 22.84 in W 51.19 in D 38.59 in
Vintage Paul Kingma Concrete Coffee Table From The Netherlands, Circa 1970
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Paul Kingma Concrete Coffee Table From The Netherlands, Circa 1970. Concrete top with
Category
Vintage 1970s European Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Concrete
Model 100 Coffee Table by Kho Liang Ie for Artifort, the Netherlands, 1974
By Kho Liang Ie, Artifort
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This coffee table, model 100, was designed by Kho Liang Ie for Artifort in 1974. It has an extruded
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
H 15.75 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Vintage Coffee Table of a Metal Frame, Wicker Basket and Glass Top, Netherlands
Located in Steenwijk, NL
The design of this table does show similarities to the designs and productions of Rohé. It has some
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
H 18.12 in Dm 36.82 in
Glass and Steel Coffee Table "G3" by Just Van Beek for Metaform Netherlands 1980
By Metaform Holland, FIAM
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Netherlands in 1980. This iconic coffee table effortlessly marries form and function, making it a must-have
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 14.18 in Dm 43.31 in
Amsterdam School Modernist Table by Hildo Krop, Netherlands, 1928
By Hildo Krop
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare occasional table by Hildo Krop, crafted in the early 1920s, a striking example of the
Category
Vintage 1920s Dutch Arts and Crafts Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Brutalist coffee table, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
made coffee table with an idnustrial/brutalist look.
Beautiful piece.
1970s - Netherlands
Good
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
A revolving side table, Bauhaus, 1920s to 1930s, The Netherlands
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
An original 1920s to 30s Dutch bauhaus smoker's or drinks table with a revolving top. Very rare to
Category
Vintage 1920s Dutch Bauhaus Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Artifort Coffee Table
By Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice round coffee table, manufactured by Artifort.
This solid and high quality table is made
Category
Early 2000s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Expanding Walnut Cocktail Table from the Netherlands
By OMA
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous expanding cocktail table from the Netherlands. Created from walnut, the two ends pull out
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut, Laminate
Contemporary Hand Lacquered Coffee Table, Blabla Coffee Table by Laurids Gallée
Located in 1204, CH
Coffee table made out of western red cedar and lebanese cedar and Various pigments and acrylic
Category
2010s Dutch Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cedar
H 11.82 in W 43.31 in D 25.6 in
Eichholtz Treasure Coffee Table
By EICHHOLTZ
Located in Basildon, London
The Eichholtz Treasure Coffee Table is a beautiful centerpiece for any living room. Eichholtz
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
vintage coffee table table 60's
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage coffee table table 60's
period 60's
design unknown The Netherlands
condition good
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Steel, Chrome
De Wit Coffee Table
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Coffee table designed by De Wit circa 1950, manufactured in The Netherlands.
Painted wood
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
oak Wood Living Room Table Spirale Pattern The Netherlands By Sordile
By M.C. Escher
Located in DE MEERN, UT
One of a kind. No reproduction. The Tavolo in Metamorfosi is a coffee table which consists of a top
Category
2010s Dutch Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ebony, Oak, Padouk, Walnut
H 18.9 in W 23.63 in D 49.61 in
Meccanic Constructions Coffee Table
By Joost van Bleiswijk, Kiki & Joost
Located in Eindhoven, NL
handcraft pieces of refined beauty.
The series includes coffee table, shade extra large floor lamp
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
vintage coffee table table glass 70's
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage coffee table table glass 70's
period 70's
design unknown
condition good light
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Floating Frames Coffee Table
By Kiki van Eijk, Kiki & Joost
Located in Eindhoven, NL
ceramic part she highlights its function. The collection includes lighting, coffee table, candleholder, a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
"Bovenkamp" Teak Coffee Table, 1960s
By Bovenkamp
Located in Delft, NL
"Bovenkamp" teak coffee table, 1960s
Coffee table made by Bovenkamp, Netherlands
The table is
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Brutalist Lava Stone Coffee Table
By Paul Kingma
Located in London, GB
An octagonal lava stone coffee table, possibly by Paul Kingma (1931-2013)
Holland, mid 20th Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
1960s Dutch Oak Coffee Table
Located in London, London
1960s Dutch Oak Coffee Table
This is a mid-century Dutch oak coffee table, characterized by its
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Country Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Eichholtz Connor Glass Coffee Table
By EICHHOLTZ
Located in Basildon, London
Enhance your living room with the sleek and stylish Eichholtz Connor Coffee Table. Crafted from
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Dutch Bleached Pine Coffee Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 19th C Dutch bleached pine coffee table. 1890.
Dimensions
38.5 inches (98 cms) Wide
19
Category
Antique 19th Century Dutch Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
Ollain Coffee Table by Tellurico
Located in Geneve, CH
Ollain Coffee Table by Tellurico
Limited Edition Of 6 + 1 A.P. Pieces.
Signed And Numbered
Category
2010s Dutch Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Other
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Netherlands Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Netherlands coffee table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and glass, every Netherlands coffee table was constructed with great care. There are 681 variations of the antique or vintage Netherlands coffee table you’re looking for, while we also have 114 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the Netherlands coffee table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each Netherlands coffee table bearing Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one Netherlands coffee table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Paul Kingma, Peter Ghyczy and Gispen produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Netherlands Coffee Table?
The average selling price for a Netherlands coffee table at 1stDibs is $1,887, while they’re typically $375 on the low end and $56,515 for the highest priced.
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 Netherlands Coffee Table
- Why is it called a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Coffee tables were originally used in living spaces during social gatherings to support a tray containing multiple mugs, a coffee pot, creamers and sugar bowls. Low to the ground and centrally located in the space, coffee tables reduced the host or hostess’s need to constantly stand and serve her guests.
- 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. - 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 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 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 ExpertMay 30, 2024There isn't really a standard size of a coffee table. Manufacturers produce coffee tables in a range of sizes and shapes. However, many rectangular tables are around 45 to 48 inches in length by 25 to 28 inches in width. Heights typically range from 16 to 18 inches. Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- What is a tray top coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021Tray top coffee tables are coffee tables with long, flat rectangular surfaces that are supported by an x-frame base. Low tables that were initially used as tea or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. After coffee drinking and “coffee breaks” became popular, it didn’t take long for coffee and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary tray top coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To style an oval coffee table, create balance with opposites. Choose a sofa and accent chairs with a boxier shape for a striking contrast. Place a rectangular tray in the center and use it to display decorative accents or to store remotes and coasters. Another approach to decorating an oval table is to use decorative accents at different heights. Think of a tall vase placed next to a low bowl and a small sculpture positioned on top of two stacked coffee table books. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oval coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Styling a Noguchi coffee table really depends on the space you’re placing it in. The possibilities are far-reaching, so consider the colors and coordination of the other furniture and fixtures around the table. Noguchi tables look beautiful on their own or styled with flowers, books or pottery. Shop a selection of Isamu Noguchi pieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Coffee tables became popular in the 1920s and ’30s. Pieces from this time period often show off the characteristics of Art Deco design, such as metal accents, mirrored finishes and the use of exotic woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Coffee tables first came into use during the Victorian era, largely in response to the rise of coffee houses in London. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables.
- 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.
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