Refectory Coffee Table
Expandable Dunbar Refectory Coffee Table by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted mahogany expanding refectory coffee table with each end that pulls out making
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Country Elm Refectory Coffee Table This is a good sturdy country made table, it
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Country Elm Refectory Coffee Table
This is a good sturdy country made table, it has an 1” thick
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Vintage 1950s Country Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
H 16 in W 44 in D 19 in
VINTAGE REFECTORY ROBERT MOUSEMAN THOMPSON STYLE DAZED OAK COFFEE TABLE j1
By Robert Thompson
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Beautiful Vintage Refectory Coffee Table In The Style Of
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20th Century British Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
H 20.87 in W 55.12 in D 22.84 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Black Rectangular Refectory Coffee / Cocktail Table
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century black painted white speckled wooden refectory coffee / cocktail table with a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
H 14 in W 44 in D 24 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Black Painted Refectory Coffee / Cocktail Table
By Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century black painted wooden refectory coffee / cocktail table with a rectangular top
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Vintage English Oak Coffee Table Made in the Style of Edwardian Refectory Tables
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this nicely made English oak circa 1960’s coffee table made in
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Vintage 1960s English Edwardian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
H 17.92 in W 52.17 in D 23.82 in
17th C Style Italian Refectory Old Walnut Coffee Table with single drawer
Located in Encinitas, CA
17th Century Style Italian SALOTTO Refectory Old Walnut Coffee Table with Single Drawer, available
Category
2010s Italian Baroque Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 19.5 in W 39.5 in D 18 in
LIRA Old Chestnut Coffee Table - 17th Century Italian Refectory Style in stock
Located in Encinitas, CA
Our “LIRA” coffee table - The Italian Art & Fine Antique Reproduction - available in custom size
Category
2010s Italian Baroque Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 22 in W 45.5 in D 29.5 in
17th Century Refectory Form Cocktail Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A reclaimed oak and figured ash veneered refectory cocktail table, the rectangular planked and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Jacobean Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Materials
Wood
17th C Refectory Style Old Italian Walnut 42x26 Coffee Table with finish options
Located in Encinitas, CA
Our “LIRA” coffee table - The Italian Art & Fine Antique Reproduction - available in custom size
Category
2010s Italian Baroque Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
H 20 in W 42 in D 26 in
17th C Refectory Style Old Italian Solid Walnut 50x30 Coffee Table with options
Located in Encinitas, CA
Our “LIRA” coffee table - The Italian Art & Fine Antique Reproduction - available in custom size
Category
2010s Italian Baroque Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
H 20 in W 50 in D 30 in
A Chunky Solid Elm Irish Coffee Table This is a very sturdy table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Chunky Solid Elm Irish Coffee Table
This is a very sturdy table, made in the Farmhouse refectory
Category
Vintage 1960s Country Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
NICE DECORATIVE CONTEMPORARY COFFEE & SiDE TABLES NEST PART OF A LARGE SUITE
Located in GB
looking decorative and well made piece, I have in total a refectory table with matching benches, a coffee
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
H 18.51 in W 39.38 in D 23.63 in
Swedish Blond Wood Expandable Refectory Coffee Side Table Childs Dining
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Unusual Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian child dining or coffee table.
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Birch, Oak
Mid Century Elm Side Table
Located in London, London
Side or coffee table
Elm
Refectory style
Pegged construction
Mid Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Elm
TILDEN / HEAL AND SONS - Bistro table - console - Art Deco - England
By Philip Tilden
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Side table, tea table, coffee table, bistro table in the style of the Tilden table by Philip Tilden
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Console Tables
Materials
Wood
DECORATIVE CONTEMPORARY X FRAMED DINING TABLE & BENCHES PART OF A DiNING SUITE
Located in GB
exact price.
A very good looking decorative and well made piece, I have in total a refectory table with
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Metal
H 29.53 in W 63 in D 34.85 in
Recent Sales
Carved Dragon Coffee Table Mid Century French Colonial Glass Top c1970 FREE SHIP
Located in France, FR
Carved Dragon Coffee Table Mid Century French Colonial Smoked Glass Top
Hand carved c1970
Refectory
Category
Late 20th Century French Colonial Revival Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Glass
H 24.02 in W 44.69 in D 25.2 in
Oak Refectory Coffee Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Oak refectory coffee table, the rectangular top, raised on platform end supports with trestle legs
Category
20th Century British Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
A Superb Very Long Walnut Coffee Table This is a lovely looking piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Superb Very Long Walnut Coffee Table
This is a lovely looking piece it is very heavy and in the
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
17th Century Italian Refectory Style Old Walnut Table with Forged Iron
Located in Encinitas, CA
refectory style dining table named "Lira," featuring thick full length aged walnut solid planks with a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Revival Dining Room Ta...
Materials
Iron
H 31 in W 123.25 in D 35.75 in
DECORATIVE TRIANGLE CONTEMPORARY DISPLAY SHELF PART OF A DINING SUiTE
Located in GB
good looking decorative and well made piece, I have in total a refectory table with matching benches, a
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 50.99 in W 39.77 in D 15.75 in
French Refectory Coffee Table Stone Tiles with Wine Press Base Bleached Oak
Located in Mimizan, FR
Interesting mid-20th century French refectory coffee table with wine press screw base and textured
Category
Vintage 1930s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Granite
H 19.69 in W 45.28 in D 19.69 in
Good Farmhouse Coffee Table, Refectory Style in Oak
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Good Farmhouse Coffee Table, Refectory Style in Oak
This is a very sturdy table, made in the
Category
Vintage 1950s Country Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Chunky Solid Elm Farmhouse Coffee Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Chunky solid elm farmhouse coffee table
This is a very sturdy table, made in the farmhouse
Category
Mid-20th Century Country Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
Midcentury Coffee Table Refectory Pine with Tiled Top, circa 1960s
Located in Mimizan, FR
Midcentury Coffee Table Refectory Pine with Tiled Top, circa 1960s
Orange pop art tiles
Stained
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Pine
Spanish coffee table with iron stretcher
Located in Boston, MA
A carved Spanish style oak refectory coffee table with decorative legs and a iron stretcher.
Category
Antique 19th Century Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Antique Tiger Oak Table, Parquetry Pull Out Refectory Table, France 1920, B2741
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique tiger oak table, parquetry pull out refectory table, France 1920, B2741
France 1920
Category
Vintage 1920s Scottish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
H 31 in W 51 in D 39.5 in
Antique Oak Reduced Refectory Coffee Table, Scotland 1930, B2734
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Oak reduced refectory coffee table, Scotland 1930, B2734
Scotland 1930
Solid Oak and
Category
Vintage 1930s Scottish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
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Refectory Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the refectory coffee table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A refectory coffee table — often made from wood, oak and walnut — can elevate any home. Find 6 options for an antique or vintage refectory coffee table now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the refectory coffee table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A refectory coffee table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Baroque and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency.
How Much is a Refectory Coffee Table?
Prices for a refectory coffee table start at $536 and top out at $4,250 with the average selling for $2,135.
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The right vintage, new or antique tables can help make any space in your home stand out.
Over the years, the variety of tables available to us, as well as our specific needs for said tables, has broadened. Today, with all manner of these must-have furnishings differing in shape, material and style, any dining room table can shine just as brightly as the guests who gather around it.
Remember, when shopping for a dining table, it must fit your dining area, and you need to account for space around the table too — think outside the box, as an oval dining table may work for tighter spaces. Alternatively, if you’ve got the room, a Regency-style dining table can elevate any formal occasion at mealtime.
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Coffee and cocktail tables can serve as a room’s centerpiece with attention-grabbing details and colors. Glass varieties will keep your hardwood flooring and dazzling area rugs on display, while a marble or stone coffee table in a modern interior can showcase your prized art books and decorative objects. A unique vintage desk or writing table can bring sophistication and even a bit of spice to your work life.
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Questions About Refectory Coffee Table
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A refectory table is called that because of its original purpose. When first made, these pieces of furniture served as dining tables in the dining rooms of monasteries. “Refectory” is another word for a dining room in a monastery, school or other institution. You'll find a collection of refectory 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.
- Can a coffee table be too low?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Yes, a coffee table can be too low. Most experts recommend choosing a coffee table that is around one to two inches lower than the seat height of your sofa or loveseat. You may find it difficult to access items on the tabletop while seated if you choose a shorter table. In addition, an overly low coffee table can make a room feel cramped or unbalanced. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Sometimes, designers intentionally place ultra-low coffee tables in spaces to create a bold contrast in a large room. Feel free to break from convention when choosing a coffee table. What's most important is that the finished result appeals to you and allows you to enjoy your seating area to the fullest. Shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A coffee table should generally be two-thirds as long as the sofa it stands in front of and around the same height as the sofa’s seat cushions.
- Is an ottoman a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Who invented the coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024No one knows for sure who invented the coffee table. The earliest examples of the occasional table can be traced back to Victorian-era Britain. At that time, makers like William Watt and Collinson and Lock were producing coffee tables in large quantities.
Notably, F. Stuart Foote, the designer behind the American Imperial Furniture Company, claimed to have invented the coffee table in the early 20th century. He stated that he did so by cutting down the legs of a dining table. However, it's unlikely that Foote is the actual inventor of the coffee table, as books describing coffee tables existed in the UK a decade before his birth in 1872.
Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.
The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.
Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa, and its depth will match the seating. These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables, but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.
Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between a center table and a coffee table is usually size. Center tables tend to be larger-sized accent tables placed in the center of seating areas. On the other hand, coffee tables are smaller tables usually positioned in front of sofas and loveseats. On 1stDibs, find a variety of center tables and coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a coffee table and a console table is in the design. A coffee table is a low table that comes in many shapes, such as surfaces that are rectangles, squares, ovals or circles. Console tables are taller and usually have elongated shapes, such as ovals, rectangles or semicircles. Placement is another differentiator between the two types of tables. Coffee tables usually go in front of sofas and loveseats, while console tables may be placed behind a sofa or loveseat or along a wall. Find a large collection of coffee tables and console tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
The difference between a sofa table and a coffee table is that a sofa table is always behind the sofa and a coffee table is in front of it. Additionally, a sofa table is the same height as the sofa and a coffee table is much shorter.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024There isn't really a standard size of a coffee table. Manufacturers produce coffee tables in a range of sizes and shapes. However, many rectangular tables are around 45 to 48 inches in length by 25 to 28 inches in width. Heights typically range from 16 to 18 inches. Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- What is a tray top coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021Tray top coffee tables are coffee tables with long, flat rectangular surfaces that are supported by an x-frame base. Low tables that were initially used as tea or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. After coffee drinking and “coffee breaks” became popular, it didn’t take long for coffee and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary tray top coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Coffee tables became popular in the 1920s and ’30s. Pieces from this time period often show off the characteristics of Art Deco design, such as metal accents, mirrored finishes and the use of exotic woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Coffee tables first came into use during the Victorian era, largely in response to the rise of coffee houses in London. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To style an oval coffee table, create balance with opposites. Choose a sofa and accent chairs with a boxier shape for a striking contrast. Place a rectangular tray in the center and use it to display decorative accents or to store remotes and coasters. Another approach to decorating an oval table is to use decorative accents at different heights. Think of a tall vase placed next to a low bowl and a small sculpture positioned on top of two stacked coffee table books. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oval coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Styling a Noguchi coffee table really depends on the space you’re placing it in. The possibilities are far-reaching, so consider the colors and coordination of the other furniture and fixtures around the table. Noguchi tables look beautiful on their own or styled with flowers, books or pottery. Shop a selection of Isamu Noguchi pieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.
- 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.
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