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F. Parker & Sons Scalloped Coffee Table in Solid Carved Oak Early 20th Century
By Parker Knoll
Located in Meer, VAN
Frederick Parker & Sons Scalloped Side Table in Solid Carved Oak, United Kingdom, Early 20th
Category
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
$3,250
H 22.05 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Iron Scalloped Edge and Glass Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Iron scalloped edge and glass coffee table.
Category
Vintage 1960s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Arrow Coffee Table w/Scalloped Glass, 1940’s France
Located in Chicago, IL
Arrow Coffee Table with beautiful Patinated and scalloped Glass, 1940 France. Original. Center of
Category
Vintage 1940s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Chippendale Style Butler’s Tray Coffee Table with Scalloped Gallery
By Councill
Located in Louisville, KY
Butler’s Tray Coffee Table has a beautiful scalloped gallery with butler tray handle openings in dark
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Brass & Mahogany Scalloped Tray Coffee Table Spider Leg Base
Located in Portsmouth, VA
A true conversation piece, this vintage folding coffee table marries elegance and practicality in
Category
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Pace Collection Waterfall Scalloped Brass and Glass Coffee Table
By Pace Collection, Leon Pace
Located in Esperance, NY
Vintage Pace Collection waterfall scalloped brass and glass coffee table by Leon Rosen. This is a
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$760 Sale Price
45% Off
H 16 in W 54.5 in D 47 in
English Victorian Scalloped Gold Glass and Ebonized Wood Coffee Table
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian-style coffee table with a scalloped gold plexiglass inset top resting in an
Category
20th Century English Victorian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Ebony
$3,250
H 20.5 in W 32.5 in D 24 in
Hollywood Regency Parquet Scalloped Edge Cherry Wood Cabriole Leg Coffee Table
By Baker Furniture Company, Maitland Smith
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Exuding lavish mid-century drama, this coffee table presents a hypnotic tableau of Southern
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
$4,695
H 24 in W 57 in D 57 in
Chinoiserie Faux Bamboo Brown Lacquer Scallop Tray Top Coffee Cocktail Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Chinoiserie Style Faux Bamboo Brown Lacquer Scallop Tray Top Coffee Cocktail Table. Item features a
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
$650
H 19.5 in W 28.5 in D 23.5 in
LaBarge Italian Hollywood Regency Brass & Glass Scalloped Tray Top Coffee Table
By La Barge
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage LaBarge Italian Hollywood Regency Burnished Brass & Glass Scalloped Edge Tray Top Coffee
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$1,200
H 16 in W 38 in D 38 in
Vintage Italian Hollywood Regency Gold Gilt Iron Scalloped Glass Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Italian Hollywood Regency Distressed Gold Gilt Iron Scalloped Glass Coffee Table. Item features a
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
$1,800
H 18 in W 36 in D 36 in
Scallop Unique Coffee Table Powder-Coated White Steel by Aranda\Lasch
By Aranda Lasch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The single surface of the scallop table is defined by conical elements (the "scallops") that appear
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
$10,000 / item
H 12.21 in W 48.04 in D 48.04 in
Wonderful Bamboo Oval Handpainted Tole Scalloped Side End Coffee Cocktail Tables
Located in Roslyn, NY
/ Coffee / Cocktail Tables
Each Sold Separately, Two Available
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
$950 Sale Price
24% Off
H 18 in W 26 in D 18 in
Wonderful French Bagues Gilt Iron Scalloped Ogee Glass Coffee Cocktail Table
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French gilt iron scalloped / ogee edge glass coffee / cocktail table.
Category
20th Century French Belle Époque Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
$2,475
H 16.5 in W 36 in D 50 in
Scallop Unique Coffee Table Powder-Coated White Steel by Aranda\Lasch
By Aranda Lasch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The single surface of the scallop table is defined by conical elements (the "scallops") that appear
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
$10,000 / item
H 12.21 in W 48.04 in D 48.04 in
Vintage Italian Polished Brass Base Glass Top Coffee Table Rounded Scallop
By Mastercraft
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Vintage Italian polished brass bass rectangular glass top coffee table with rounded scallop shape
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$3,800
H 16 in W 42 in D 30 in
Pace Collection Waterfall Scalloped Brass and Glass Coffee Table by Leon Rosen
By Pace Collection, Leon Rosen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This scalloped brass is very hard to find. Leon Rosen brass and glass coffee table for Pace
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$1,795
H 15.88 in W 37.5 in D 47.25 in
Vintage Maison Jansen Style Steel & Brass Scalloped Glass Tray Top Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Vintage Hollywood Regency Maison Jansen Style Steel & Brass Scalloped Edge Glass Tray Top Coffee Table
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
$1,750
H 16.5 in W 41.5 in D 41.5 in
Scalloped Brass and Polished Steel Chrome Glass Top Cocktail Coffee Table
Located in Germantown, MD
Brushed steel chrome and solid brass scalloped and glass tray top cocktail table.
Good vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel, Chrome
$1,995
H 16.5 in W 56.25 in D 28.75 in
Italian Wood Scalloped Seashell Shell Coffee Cocktail Table Serge Roche Style
By Serge Roche
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful vintage Italian 3 carved wood shell coffee cocktail table. Shown with glass but since the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
$4,200
H 17.5 in Dm 22 in
Mid 20th Century Scalloped Edge Brass and Glass X-Base Coffee Table
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Stunning brass and glass coffee or drinks table. Scalloped Edge glass top with fleur-de-lis detail
Category
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$1,120
H 16.5 in W 35.25 in D 24.5 in
Wrought Iron Brass Feet Glass Top Oval Scallop Shape 39" Long Coffee Table MINT
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Wrought Iron Brass Feet Glass Top Oval Scallop Shape 39" Long Coffee Table MINT
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
$2,200
H 16 in W 39 in D 24 in
Rose Tarlow Scalloped Cocktail Table Chinoiserie Decorated
By Rose Tarlow
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous Georgian style coffee cocktail table designed by Rose Tarlow Melrose House, Beverly Hills
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Beech
Councill Craftsmen Georgian Mahogany Tray Table with Scalloped Gallery
By Councill
Located in Germantown, MD
A Councill Craftsmen Georgian crotch Mahogany Tray Table or cocktail table with Scalloped Gallery
Category
Late 20th Century American Georgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
$1,595
H 19 in W 27.5 in D 20 in
Antique Queen Anne Style Round Low Table with Scalloped Gallery Edge
Located in Seattle, WA
depth. Its compact, low profile makes it well-suited for use as a small coffee table, tea table, or
Category
Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Teak Wood Low Table with Scalloped Apron and Hoof Feet
Located in Yonkers, NY
This vintage low table exudes quiet elegance through its balanced proportions and time-softened
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Ming Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Red Lacquer Low Kang Table with Curved Legs and Scalloped Apron
Located in Yonkers, NY
. Use it as a tea table layered with ceramics and incense, or repurpose it as a striking coffee or
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Chinese Low Red Lacquer Table with Chow Legs and Scalloped Apron
Located in Yonkers, NY
styling potential as a minimalist coffee table, sculpture base, or layered accent in interiors ranging
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
$1,800
H 8.25 in W 38.5 in D 21.25 in
Vintage Asian Elmwood Coffee Table
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A super chic and beautiful vintage Asian elmwood coffee table with scalloped apron.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Ming Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
Rare Emilio Rey Gilded Metal & Scalloped Glass Top Side Table, Spain 70's
Located in North Miami, FL
This highly decorative, scalloped glass top on gold gilt metal base in the form of thick twisted
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
$6,800
H 21.5 in W 30 in D 30 in
Vivid Burl Walnut Grain Italian Coffee Table
By Baker Furniture Company, R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Vintage dramatic vivid walnut grain compact coffee table with scallop shape raised edges.
Category
20th Century Italian Queen Anne Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Italian Hollywood Regency Style Black and Gold Glass Top Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Hollywood Regency Style Black and Gold Glass Top Coffee Table with Scalloped Edge
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Foam, Wood
$1,200
H 17 in W 44 in D 44 in
English Scalloped Tole Tray on Stand With Peacock and Floral Motif, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
English scalloped Tole tray with decorative Peacock and foliage motif resting on a painted faux
Category
Antique 1830s English William IV Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Tin
$7,000
H 19 in W 33 in D 25.5 in
Renaissance Revival Style Coffee Table with Scalloped X-Bar Stretcher
Located in Pasadena, TX
European Style Coffee Table with Scalloped X-bar Stretcher
A Renaissance revival walnut cocktail
Category
Late 20th Century North American Renaissance Revival Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut, Glass
$3,120 Sale Price
20% Off
H 22 in W 48 in D 30 in
Travertine Stone Wrought Iron Suspended Top Scalloped Glass Coffee Center Table
By Maitland Smith
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern floating top soapstone or travertine pedestal center occasional table. Maitland
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Travertine, Soapstone, Wrought Iron
$3,000
H 21 in W 26 in D 26 in
French Baroque Style German Brass Tray Top Yale Burge Coffee Table
By Yale Burge
Located in Vero Beach, FL
table is raised on four cabriolet legs with a fitted scalloped brass top. This coffee table is selected
Category
Mid-20th Century French Baroque Tray Tables
Materials
Brass
Scalloped Coffee Table
Located in Lewes, GB
Hand carved scallops on the top. 2 days was spent with a chisel carefully scalloping every groove
Category
2010s British Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
LaBarge Table
By LaBarge
Located in Baltimore, MD
Beautiful LaBarge scalloped coffee table. Satin chrome and polished brass base support large top
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Scalloped Marble coffee table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W55 D27.5 H16
Restored black coffee table with a great scalloped edge. Security wooden pieces have
Category
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Scalloped Mirrored Coffee Table by Marchand
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mirrored coffee table with scalloped detail.
Category
20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Scalloped Tray Top Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Faux bamboo legs, painted green with gold accents, great veneer work and hand painted details...really, this one is a great find!
Category
20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint
Italian Scalloped Walnut Cocktail
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Walnut Cocktail Table with Scalloped Edge and Splayed Legs. Ebony Brown Finish.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
TW3027
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fantastic early 20th century Painted Scalloped English Huntscene Coffee Table
Category
20th Century English Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
French Painted Scalloped Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French painted scalloped shaped coffee table standing on four cabriole legs ending in ram's head
Category
Vintage 1940s French Rococo Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
18th Century, Italian Inlaid Walnut Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th century, Italian inlaid walnut square shaped scalloped coffee table standing on four bun feet.
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Renaissance Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco Scalloped Coffee Table Attributed to Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This chic, Art Deco coffee table attributed to Paul Frankl for the Brown Saltman Company features
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Scalloped Lucite Coffee Table
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Great chunky scalloped lucite coffee table with black trim. Nicest lucite coffee table I've seen
Category
Vintage 1980s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
French Painted Scalloped Shaped Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French painted scalloped shaped coffee table standing on four cabriole legs ending in ram's head
Category
Vintage 1940s French Rococo Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Danish Scalloped-Edge Coffee Table, circa 1930
Located in San Marino, CA
Danish coffee table having a shaped rectangular top with scalloped edge, full apron with four
Category
20th Century Danish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Gilt Iron Coffee Table with Scalloped Glass Top
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Italian gilt iron coffee table with scalloped glass top.
Category
Vintage 1960s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Pace Collection Coffee Table with Scalloped Brass Stretcher
By Pace Collection
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful coffee table made of 3/4" tick glass and with a scalloped brass beam supporting the base
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Original Scalloped Edge Coffee Table by Arturo Pani
By Arturo Pani
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
An original coffee table by furniture designer Arturo Pani, made in Mexico in the early 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Pink Marble and Brass Coffee Table with Scalloped Base
Located in Chicago, IL
A unique pink marble top coffee table with a beautiful scalloped, beveled and polished marble top
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Labarge Hollywood Regency Oval Coffee table With Scalloped Edge
By LaBarge
Located in Astoria, NY
Hollywood Regency coffee or cocktail table designed by Labarge. The piece has a top with scalloped
Category
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Postmodern Black Marble Coffee Table on Scalloped Pedestal Base
Located in Delray Beach, FL
The Postmodern Black Marble Coffee Table on a scalloped pedestal base is a dramatic addition to any
Category
20th Century Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Paolo Buffa Coffee Table with Scalloped Apron, Italy, circa 1950
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Paolo Buffa coffee table with Scalloped Apron, Italy, circa 1950.
Coffee table with Scalloped
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cherry, Fruitwood
Antique American Empire Scalloped Flame Mahogany Marble Top Coffee Table
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique American Empire coffee table features scalloped flame mahogany skirt supporting beveled
Category
Antique 19th Century American American Empire Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
$950
H 22 in W 32.75 in D 32.75 in
Vintage Scalloped Metal Low Table, Petite Coffee / Side, 20th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage painted scalloped edge aluminum low table. It can accommodate glass as a coffee table or be
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Alligator
$2,200
H 15.5 in W 23.5 in D 13.5 in
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Scalloped Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the scalloped coffee table you’re looking for. A scalloped coffee table — often made from metal, glass and wood — can elevate any home. There are 66 variations of the antique or vintage scalloped coffee table you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a scalloped coffee table — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A scalloped coffee table, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one scalloped coffee table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Pace Collection, Leon Rosen and Baker Furniture Company produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Scalloped Coffee Table?
Prices for a scalloped coffee table start at $495 and top out at $17,000 with the average selling for $2,500.
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 Scalloped 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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, 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 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.
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This Alain Delon–Designed Table Is Almost as Handsome as He Was
Fans of the French film star may be surprised to learn that he had a flair for furniture with sleek lines and disco-era flash.
Uchronia’s Plant Stand Gives Pots a Pretty Perch with All the Trimmings
Like other pieces in the firm’s Candy Box collection, the cheerful limited-edition design showcases French craft.
The Ultimate Guide to Types of Tables for the Home
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Inspired by the Cosmos, Sandra Nunnerley’s Nova Table Has a Futuristic Feel
The designer’s innovative use of an unexpected material gives this console a lift.
This 19th-Century Gilded Desk Displays a Fanciful Kingdom in Marquetry
The stately piece brings both gravitas and whimsy to any work space.
In Guadalajara, These Luscious Side Tables Are Chiseled from Volcanic Rock
Use them as tables or stools, indoors or out.
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