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1960s Mid Century Walnut Lane Rhythm Coffee Table
By Lane Furniture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century walnut coffee table designed and manufactured by Lane in the United States circa 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Lane Rhythm Walnut Coffee Table
By Lane Acclaim
Located in Puslinch, ON
Condition: Refinished Dimensions: 60” L x 19.5” D x 13.75” H Description: A vintage walnut coffee
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm, Walnut

Lane Rhythm Walnut Coffee Table
Lane Rhythm Walnut Coffee Table
H 13.75 in W 60 in D 19.5 in
Lane Rhythm Mid Century Travertine Top Square Coffee Table
By Lane Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Lane rhythm mid century travertine top square coffee table This table measures: 28.5 wide x 28.5
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

1960’s Mid-Century Modern Lane “Rhythm” Coffee Cocktail Table
By Lane Furniture
Located in Charleston, SC
This vintage 1967 Lane coffee table from the Rhythm Series is representative of the Mid Century
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Azobe Wood Iron Coffee Table
Located in High Point, NC
A sturdy iron base supports durable azobe, a tropical hardwood, in this chic coffee table
Category

2010s Polish Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Azobe Wood Iron Coffee Table
Azobe Wood Iron Coffee Table
H 16.1 in W 55.5 in D 33.9 in
Verso Coffee Table, Beech Wood
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
The sleek metaphor in our Verso side table broadens to create an elegant yet functional coffee
Category

2010s North American Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Beech, Oak

Verso Coffee Table, Beech Wood
Verso Coffee Table, Beech Wood
H 17.72 in W 17.72 in D 47.25 in
Sinusoid Coffee Table Mirror Chrome
By Katz Studio
Located in San Jose del Cabo, BCS
The Sinusoid Coffee Table from Katz Studio’s Spectra Collection is a celebration of mathematical
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Resin

Sinusoid Coffee Table Mirror Chrome
Sinusoid Coffee Table Mirror Chrome
H 14.97 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Verso Coffee Table, Tzalam Wood
By Caterina Moretti
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
The Verso table owes its organic anatomy to the two intersecting cords to create a sinuous base
Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Verso Coffee Table, Tzalam Wood
Verso Coffee Table, Tzalam Wood
H 17.72 in W 17.72 in D 47.25 in
Verso Coffee Table, Black Oak Wood
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
The sleek metaphor in our Verso side table broadens to create an elegant yet functional coffee
Category

2010s North American Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Beech, Oak

Verso Coffee Table, Black Oak Wood
Verso Coffee Table, Black Oak Wood
H 17.72 in W 17.72 in D 47.25 in
WaveWoo Coffee Table with Stone Top
Located in Miami, FL
the same elegant glamour in a uniquely styled coffee table. An expertly crafted base of 100
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

WaveWoo Coffee Table with Stone Top
WaveWoo Coffee Table with Stone Top
H 16.1 in W 25.6 in D 53.1 in
WaveWoo Coffee Table with Stone Top
Located in Miami, FL
the same elegant glamour in a uniquely styled coffee table. An expertly crafted base of 100
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

WaveWoo Coffee Table with Stone Top
WaveWoo Coffee Table with Stone Top
H 16.1 in W 25.6 in D 53.1 in
WaveWoo Coffee Table with Stone Top
Located in Miami, FL
the same elegant glamour in a uniquely styled coffee table. An expertly crafted base of 100
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

WaveWoo Coffee Table with Stone Top
WaveWoo Coffee Table with Stone Top
H 16.1 in W 25.6 in D 53.1 in
Benmore Coffee Table in Ash Wood
By Michael kussman
Located in Hermosa Beach, CA
includes The Benmore table. A low coffee table with a fully rounded edge profile and three thick hand
Category

2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ash

Benmore Coffee Table in Ash Wood
Benmore Coffee Table in Ash Wood
H 15 in W 44 in D 44 in
Wavewoo Coffee Table with Stone Top
Located in Miami, FL
the same elegant glamour in a uniquely styled coffee table. An expertly crafted base of 100
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

Wavewoo Coffee Table with Stone Top
Wavewoo Coffee Table with Stone Top
H 16.1 in W 25.6 in D 53.1 in
WaveWoo Coffee Table with Stone Top
Located in Miami, FL
the same elegant glamour in a uniquely styled coffee table. An expertly crafted base of 100
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

WaveWoo Coffee Table with Stone Top
WaveWoo Coffee Table with Stone Top
H 16.1 in W 25.6 in D 53.1 in
Organic Flow Coffee Table by Perler
Located in Geneve, CH
kg. Inspired by the rhythms of nature, this coffee table mirrors the organic shapesfound in tree
Category

2010s Polish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Other

WaveWoo Coffee Table with Stone Top
Located in Miami, FL
the same elegant glamour in a uniquely styled coffee table. An expertly crafted base of 100
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

WaveWoo Coffee Table with Stone Top
WaveWoo Coffee Table with Stone Top
H 16.1 in W 25.6 in D 53.1 in
WaveWoo Coffee Table with Stone Top
Located in Miami, FL
the same elegant glamour in a uniquely styled coffee table. An expertly crafted base of 100
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

WaveWoo Coffee Table with Stone Top
WaveWoo Coffee Table with Stone Top
H 16.1 in W 25.6 in D 53.1 in
WaveWoo Coffee Table with Stone Top
Located in Miami, FL
the same elegant glamour in a uniquely styled coffee table. An expertly crafted base of 100
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

WaveWoo Coffee Table with Stone Top
WaveWoo Coffee Table with Stone Top
H 16.1 in W 25.6 in D 53.1 in
WaveWoo Coffee Table with Stone Top
Located in Miami, FL
the same elegant glamour in a uniquely styled coffee table. An expertly crafted base of 100
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

WaveWoo Coffee Table with Stone Top
WaveWoo Coffee Table with Stone Top
H 16.1 in W 25.6 in D 53.1 in
WaveWoo Coffee Table with Stone Top
Located in Miami, FL
the same elegant glamour in a uniquely styled coffee table. An expertly crafted base of 100
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

WaveWoo Coffee Table with Stone Top
WaveWoo Coffee Table with Stone Top
H 16.1 in W 25.6 in D 53.1 in
WaveWoo Coffee Table with Stone Top
Located in Miami, FL
the same elegant glamour in a uniquely styled coffee table. An expertly crafted base of 100
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

WaveWoo Coffee Table with Stone Top
WaveWoo Coffee Table with Stone Top
H 16.1 in W 25.6 in D 53.1 in
WaveWoo Coffee Table with Stone Top
Located in Miami, FL
the same elegant glamour in a uniquely styled coffee table. An expertly crafted base of 100
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

WaveWoo Coffee Table with Stone Top
WaveWoo Coffee Table with Stone Top
H 16.1 in W 25.6 in D 53.1 in
WaveWoo Coffee Table with Stone Top
Located in Miami, FL
the same elegant glamour in a uniquely styled coffee table. An expertly crafted base of 100
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

WaveWoo Coffee Table with Stone Top
WaveWoo Coffee Table with Stone Top
H 16.1 in W 25.6 in D 53.1 in
WaveWoo Coffee Table with Stone Top
Located in Miami, FL
the same elegant glamour in a uniquely styled coffee table. An expertly crafted base of 100
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

WaveWoo Coffee Table with Stone Top
WaveWoo Coffee Table with Stone Top
H 16.1 in W 25.6 in D 53.1 in
WaveWoo Coffee Table with Stone Top
Located in Miami, FL
the same elegant glamour in a uniquely styled coffee table. An expertly crafted base of 100
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

WaveWoo Coffee Table with Stone Top
WaveWoo Coffee Table with Stone Top
H 16.1 in W 25.6 in D 53.1 in
Stijl Coffee Table by Van Rossum
Located in Geneve, CH
Stijl coffee table by Van Rossum Dimensions: D120 x W120 x H35 cm Materials: Oak, marble. The
Category

2010s Dutch Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Stijl Coffee Table by Van Rossum
Stijl Coffee Table by Van Rossum
H 13.78 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Adjacencies Square Coffee Table by Van Rossum
Located in Geneve, CH
Adjacencies square coffee table by Van Rossum Dimensions: D108 x W108 x H37 cm Materials: Oak
Category

2010s Dutch Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Adjacencies Square Coffee Table by Van Rossum
Adjacencies Square Coffee Table by Van Rossum
H 14.57 in W 42.52 in D 42.52 in
Elegant Laconic Coffee Table Nut with Monochrome layers
By Yuri Zimenko
Located in Port Orchard, WA
The NUT coffee table was conceived as an experiment in curvilinear forms. Designer Yuriy Zimenko
Category

2010s Ukrainian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

WaveWoo Coffee Table with Tinted Glass Top
Located in Miami, FL
the same elegant glamour in a uniquely styled coffee table. An expertly crafted base of 100
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Ash, Oak

WaveWoo Coffee Table with Tinted Glass Top
WaveWoo Coffee Table with Tinted Glass Top
H 16.1 in W 25.6 in D 53.1 in
WaveWoo Coffee Table with Tinted Glass Top
Located in Miami, FL
the same elegant glamour in a uniquely styled coffee table. An expertly crafted base of 100
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Ash, Oak

WaveWoo Coffee Table with Tinted Glass Top
WaveWoo Coffee Table with Tinted Glass Top
H 16.1 in W 25.6 in D 53.1 in
WaveWoo Coffee Table with Tinted Glass Top
Located in Miami, FL
the same elegant glamour in a uniquely styled coffee table. An expertly crafted base of 100
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Ash, Oak

WaveWoo Coffee Table with Tinted Glass Top
WaveWoo Coffee Table with Tinted Glass Top
H 16.1 in W 25.6 in D 53.1 in
Contemporary B3.1 Coffee Table in Natural Nutwood
Located in London, GB
Spina is a collection of lacquered tables and seatings. The lacquered surfaces and consistent
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Contemporary B3.1 Coffee Table in Lacquered Wood
Located in London, GB
Spina is a collection of lacquered tables and seatings. The lacquered surfaces and consistent
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Contemporary B3.1 Coffee Table in Lacquered Wood
Contemporary B3.1 Coffee Table in Lacquered Wood
H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 33.47 in
Leïka Oak Coffee Table by La Lune
Located in Geneve, CH
Leïka Oak Coffee Table by La Lune Dimensions: D 50 x W 105 x H 28 cm. Materials: Solid oak. Carved
Category

2010s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Leïka Oak Coffee Table by La Lune
Leïka Oak Coffee Table by La Lune
H 11.03 in W 41.34 in D 23.63 in
Coffee Table by Jerome Abel Seguin, Contemporary
By Jerome Abel Seguin
Located in London, GB
timbers, and petrified and fossilised boles is always respected by Abel Seguin. Each of his coffee tables
Category

2010s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

The Skyscrapers, Three Metal Bunching Coffee Tables
By Nada Debs
Located in New York, NY
Nada Debs will construct table designs that draw inspiration from the rugged yet delicate urban
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Wooden Coffee Table Prototype with Metal Geometric Base
Located in High Point, NC
style azobé wood top. This coffee table boasts a visually striking metal base crafted in the shape of a
Category

2010s European Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Contemporary T1.1 Coffee Table in High-Gloss Lacquer
Located in London, GB
Spina is a collection of lacquered tables and seatings. The lacquered surfaces and consistent
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Contemporary T2.2 Coffee Table in High-Gloss Lacquer
Located in London, GB
Spina is a collection of lacquered tables and seatings. The lacquered surfaces and consistent
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Abey Buffon 5 Coffee Table by La Lune
Located in Geneve, CH
Abey Buffon 5 Coffee Table by La Lune Dimensions: D 60 x W 120 x H 33 cm. Materials: Buffon 5
Category

2010s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

Abey Buffon 5 Coffee Table by La Lune
Abey Buffon 5 Coffee Table by La Lune
H 13 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
"Rita" - Coffee Table, Carved, Collectible, Organic, Contemporary - Wood Tone
By Vladimir Krasnogorov, Thomas Newman
Located in Hoboken, NJ
This contemporary table combines the clearly organic shape of the hand carved sweeping base
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktai...

Materials

Sapele Wood

Indian Primitive Low Carved Wooden Coffee Table with Polychrome Accents
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian Primitive wooden coffee table from the 19th century with polychrome carved décor
Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Amorph Net Coffee Table White lacquer with rectangular glass top
By Amorph Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Net coffee table is a futuristic sculptural art table with a dynamic form designed and manufactured
Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Glass

Contemporary Polished Brass and Travertine Coffee Table by Alter Ego Studio
By Alter Ego Studio
Located in Porto, PT
About Contemporary Polished Brass and Travertine Coffee Table by Alter Ego Studio Shift Rock
Category

2010s Russian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Travertine, Brass

Amorph Modern Crux Coffee Table wit rectangular glass, Ash wood Natural stain
By Amorph Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crux coffee table is a stylish futuristic sculptural art table with a dynamic form designed and
Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Ash, Glass

Chinese Early 20th Century Elmwood Coffee Table with Woven Rattan Top Inset
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese elmwood coffee table from the early 20th century, with rattan top inset, square legs
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan, Elm

Brass-Concrete Sedimento Coffee Table by Duccio Maria Gambi for Delvis Unlimited
By Duccio Maria Gambi
Located in Milan, Milan
to the general rhythm. Lines left on the surface by the pouring technic are then shadows of the
Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Concrete, Brass

Chinese Qing Dynasty Low Kang Coffee Table with Carved Apron and Dark Lacquer
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period low Kang coffee table from the 19th century, with carved apron
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

21st Century Fossile Coffee Table, Brass and Kingwood Veneer, Made in Italy
By Hebanon Fratelli Basile, Hebanon Studio
Located in Nocera Superiore, Campania
display and preserve, losing its function as a simple covering. Features Table with structure in rose
Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Metal

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Coffee Table with Chow Legs and Carved Apron
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period elmwood coffee table from the 19th century, with chow legs and carved
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Chinese Qing Dynasty Elm Lohan Bed Coffee Table with Hand-Woven Rattan Top
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese Qing Dynasty period elm wood coffee table from the early 20th century, with hand
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan, Elm

Qing Dynasty Chinese Elmwood Lohan Bed Coffee Table with Hand-Woven Rattan Top
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese Qing Dynasty period elm wood coffee table from the 19th century, with hand-woven
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan, Elm

21st Century Laguna Coffee Table Set, Brass and Inlaid Marble Top, Made in Italy
By Hebanon Fratelli Basile, Hebanon Studio
Located in Nocera Superiore, Campania
Cocktail tables with gold galvanised brass turned legs and inlaid tops in Labradorite Blue Green
Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Granite, Marble, Metal, Brass

Arpegio II: Dynamic Coral & Mahogany Rotating Table
By Elvira Martinez Manso - HERBEH WOOD
Located in Guaynabo, US
, seamlessly transitioning between a low center table, a coffee table, and a cocktail table to complement any
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Puerto Rican Organic Modern Coffee and Coc...

Materials

Coral, Brass

Pebbles Large by Piegatto, a Sculptural Contemporary Table
Located in Guatemala, GU
attention to detail, this coffee table brings a touch of organic elegance to any living space. Features a
Category

2010s Guatemalan Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Plywood

Lane Rhythm Walnut Side Table
By Lane Furniture
Located in Highland, IN
A handsome coffee table in walnut, this design from the Lane "Rhythm" collection has subtle details
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Lane Rhythm Walnut Side Table
Lane Rhythm Walnut Side Table
H 20 in W 20.5 in D 29.75 in
Contemporary Ceramic Gypse Table by Natasha Dakhli
Located in London, GB
"Gypse" coffee table Material: Glazed stoneware Dimensions: H 46 x 70 x 52 cm /H 40 x 69 x 53 cm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail ...

Materials

Enamel

Nahele Burnt Oak Table by La Lune
Located in Geneve, CH
Nahele Burnt Oak Table by La Lune Dimensions: Ø 105 x H 34 cm. Materials: Solid oak. Oiled solid
Category

2010s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Nahele Burnt Oak Table by La Lune
Nahele Burnt Oak Table by La Lune
H 13.39 in Dm 41.34 in
Nahele Varnished Oak Table by La Lune
Located in Geneve, CH
Nahele Varnished Oak Table by La Lune Dimensions: Ø 105 x H 34 cm. Materials: Solid oak. Varnished
Category

2010s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

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Rhythm Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the rhythm coffee table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, walnut and limestone, every rhythm coffee table was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a rhythm coffee table — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right rhythm coffee table, those designed in Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Rhythm Coffee Table?

The average selling price for a rhythm coffee table at 1stDibs is $1,885, while they’re typically $1,400 on the low end and $2,895 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. Browse a vast selection of antique, new and vintage coffee table and cocktail tables today.

Questions About Rhythm Coffee Table
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Typically, 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.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    No 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 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, 2024
    Yes, 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.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    While 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, 2023
    To 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, 2021
    The 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, 2022
    To 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, 2021
    A 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, 2022
    Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Whether 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, 2023
    To 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, 2024
    The 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, 2024
    Yes, 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, 2024
    How 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, 2024
    The 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 26, 2021
    Tray 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Styling 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.