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Midcentury Italian Sculptural Coffee Table
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Midcentury Italian sculptural coffee table, circa 1950s-1960s. Beautiful sculptural formed
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Sculptural Coffee Table Déco in wood, Italy
Located in Argelato, BO
Sculptural Coffee Table Décon in wood, Italy Rare and monumental two-tier coffee table in Art Deco
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Sculptural Coffee Table in the style of Fred Brouard - Circa 1960s
By Fred Brouard
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Sculptural Coffee Table in the style of Fred Brouard Brass - Coffee Table - Side Table Measures
Category

20th Century Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Nerone & Patuzzi for Gruppo NP2 Sculptural Coffee Table
By Nerone and Patuzzi
Located in London, GB
Designed by Italian duo Nerone and Patuzzi, this sculptural coffee table is truly a work of art
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Exotic American Studio Craft Sculptural Coffee Table
Located in Rochester, NY
A unique handmade sculptural coffee table. Designed after the mask of the Egyptian king Tutankhamun
Category

20th Century North American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cherry

“Dumbell” Sculptural Coffee Table / Sculpture / Object
Located in Maastricht, NL
“DUMBELL” sculptural coffee table / sculpture / object / Two metal spheres seemingly flow like
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Steel, Copper, Brass, Aluminum

Ovni Uovo White Marble Glass Sculptural Coffee Table
By Panorammma
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
The Ovni Uovo Sculptural Coffee Table presents a retro-futurist fantasy. Performing as a past
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Marble

Ovni Uovo White Marble Glass Sculptural Coffee Table
By Panorammma
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
The Ovni Uovo Sculptural Coffee Table presents a retro-futurist fantasy. Performing as a past
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Marble

Ovni Uovo White Marble Glass Sculptural Coffee Table
By Panorammma
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
The Ovni Uovo Sculptural Coffee Table presents a retro-futurist fantasy. Performing as a past
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Marble

Ovni Uovo Black Marble Glass Sculptural Coffee Table
By Panorammma
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
The Ovni Uovo Sculptural Coffee Table presents a retro-futurist fantasy. Performing as a past
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Marble

Ovni Uovo Black Marble Glass Sculptural Coffee Table
By Panorammma
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
The Ovni Uovo Sculptural Coffee Table presents a retro-futurist fantasy. Performing as a past
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Marble

Ovni Uovo Black Marble Glass Sculptural Coffee Table
By Panorammma
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
The Ovni Uovo Sculptural Coffee Table presents a retro-futurist fantasy. Performing as a past
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Marble

Ovni Uovo Black Marble Glass Sculptural Coffee Table
By Panorammma
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
The Ovni Uovo Sculptural Coffee Table presents a retro-futurist fantasy. Performing as a past
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Marble

Ovni Uovo Black Marble Glass Sculptural Coffee Table
By Panorammma
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
The Ovni Uovo Sculptural Coffee Table presents a retro-futurist fantasy. Performing as a past
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Marble

Ovni Uovo Black Marble Glass Sculptural Coffee Table
By Panorammma
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
The Ovni Uovo Sculptural Coffee Table presents a retro-futurist fantasy. Performing as a past
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Marble

French Modern Louis Sognot Sculptural Coffee Table
By Louis Sognot
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sculptural coffee table in oak, steel, and glass, designed by Louis Sognot for Roche, a key figure
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Oak

Ovni Uovo Black Marble Glass Sculptural Coffee Table
By Panorammma
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
The Ovni Uovo Sculptural Coffee Table presents a retro-futurist fantasy. Performing as a past
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Marble

Ovni Uovo Black Marble Glass Sculptural Coffee Table
By Panorammma
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
The Ovni Uovo Sculptural Coffee Table presents a retro-futurist fantasy. Performing as a past
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Marble

Ovni Uovo Black Marble Glass Sculptural Coffee Table
By Panorammma
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
The Ovni Uovo Sculptural Coffee Table presents a retro-futurist fantasy. Performing as a past
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Marble

Sculptural Coffee Table – Walnut & Ceramic
By Alexander Knysch
Located in Waiblingen, BW
This sculptural coffee table by Alexander Knysch Studio is a stunning blend of craftsmanship and
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2010s German Arts and Crafts Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Ceramic, Walnut

Luciano FRIGERIO Style Sculptural Coffee Table with Glass Top, 1970s
By Luciano Frigerio
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Sculptural Coffee Table with round glass top. Italy, 1970s. A brutalist bronze tripod table base
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Bronze

Sculptural coffee table made in France 1966
By Alexandre Noll
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Sculptural coffee table by an unknown artist made in France in 1966. It's got a unique shape, kind
Category

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

Materials

Glass, Beech

Italian Modern Designer Pierluigi Giordani Biomorphic Sculptural Coffee Table
By Pierluigi Giordani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sculptural coffee table with biomorphic glass top, designed by Italian architect Pierluigi Giordani
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Sculptural Coffee Table Produced by Tri-Mark, 1970s
By Tri-Mark
Located in Echt, NL
Sculptural coffee table by Tri-Mark Designs. Heavy chrome steel base polished to a mirror finish
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Daniel Gluck Sculptural Coffee Table in Bronze, 1970s
By Daniel Gluck
Located in Dallas, TX
Daniel Gluck is a sculptor and artist best known for his sculptural coffee tables. Daniel Gluck
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Exotic American Studio Craft Sculptural Coffee Table
Located in Rochester, NY
A unique handmade sculptural coffee table. Designed after the mask of the Egyptian king Tutankhamun
Category

20th Century Tables

Materials

Wood, Cherry

Sculptural Coffee Table Set in Charred Wood and Raw Aluminum by Sergio Vulpe
Located in Burlăceni, Cahul District
Brutalist Sculptural Coffee Table Set in Charred Wood and Raw Aluminum by Sergio Vulpe This
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21st Century and Contemporary Moldovan Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Slice Me Up Sculptural Coffee Table by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Slice me up sculptural coffee table by Pietro Franceschini. Manufacturer: We Do. Dimensions: W
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Gold Leaf

Willy Daro Sculptural Coffee Table in Full Brass and Glass, 1970s
By Willy Daro
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Willy Daro Sculptural Coffee Table in Full Brass and Glass, 1970s Very beautiful and highly
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Coffee Table Attributed to Paolo Buffa for La Permanente Mobili Cantù
By Paolo Buffa, La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Brescia, Brescia
An exquisite sculptural coffee table attributed to Paolo Buffa for La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Italo Valenti Sculptural Coffee Table with Seagull and Marine Life Base, 1970s
By Italo Valenti
Located in Miami, FL
A striking sculptural coffee table by Valenti, Spain, circa 1970s. The base is executed in gilt and
Category

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

Materials

Bronze

Sculptural Coffee Table by Daniel Gluck, Glass Top with Brutalist Metal Base 70s
By Silas Seandel
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
This striking sculptural coffee table by acclaimed artist Daniel Gluck is a rare and collectible
Category

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

Materials

Iron

Wood Slice Me Up Sculptural Coffee Table by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Slice me up sculptural coffee table by Pietro Franceschini Sold exclusively by Galerie Philia
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Other

Annibale Oste Sculptural Coffee Table with Glass Top, Italy, 1980s
Located in Miami, FL
A rare and poetic sculptural coffee table by Annibale Oste, Italy, circa 1980s. The base is crafted
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Bronze

Rustic Sculptural Coffee Table, Burnt Black Wood, Carved, Handmade, Logniture
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
This sculptural coffee table is a one-of-a-kind work of functional art, carved by hand from a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Peter Michael Adams, Mid-Century, Sculptural Coffee Table, Walnut, USA, 1970s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Peter Michael Adams, Mid-Century, Sculptural Coffee Table, Walnut, USA, 1970s A rare and important
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Sculptural Metal Coffee Table JD Tucker 1989
Located in Miami, FL
A unique sculptural coffee table.
Category

Vintage 1980s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Sculptural Coffee Table in Steel and Glass – “Re-Built” by Todomuta
By Todomuta Studio
Located in Barcelona, ES
Contemporary sculptural coffee table in steel and glass Re-Built by Seville-based Todomuta studio
Category

2010s Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Sisyphean Sculptural Coffee Table
By Panorammma
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
In a balancing act, this coffee table abstracts and celebrates the idea of the absurd. The
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Rubber, Wood

Sisyphean Sculptural Coffee Table
By Panorammma
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
In a balancing act, this coffee table abstracts and celebrates the idea of the absurd. The
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Rubber, Wood

Rotation Sculptural Coffee Table
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This one of a kind piece by John Brevard was created in 2009. The piece combines Iron and Petrified wood. The Petrified wood slabs rotate along the bottom so you can customize the pi...
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Vintage Modern Sculptural Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage modern coffee table features shapely wood base topped with triangular glass top makes a
Category

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

Sculptural Coffee Table Made of Solid Walnut Wood, Center Table Solace S8
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Sculptural coffee table made of solid walnut wood, center table Solace S8 by Joel Escalona The
Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut

Sculptural Thick Lucite Coffee Table by Lion in Frost
By Lion in Frost
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural coffee table with thick Lucite base and glass top by Lion in Frost, American, 1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Lucite

Sculptural Italian Metal Coffee Table Azzurrini Tonino 1978
By Nerone and Patuzzi
Located in Miami, FL
A modern sculptural coffee table by. The base is metal with an enamel finish and colorful accents
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Enamel

20th Century Sculptural Burr Elm Coffee Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Unique burr elm sculptural coffee table. With superb colour & finish. A wonderful cabinet-made
Category

Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Sculptural Coffee Table Made of Solid Wood, Center Table Solace S24 by NONO
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Sculptural Coffee Table Made of Solid Wood, Center Table Solace S24 by Joel Escalona The Solace
Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Angelo Mangiarotti, Italian Rose Marble Coffee Table, 1960s
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural coffee table with conical marble bases and an elongated oval top, displaying refined
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

1980s Coconut Wood Sculptural Coffee Table
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
coffee table you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful table is
Category

Vintage 1980s Philippine Bohemian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

Sculptural Coffee Table by Evan Bush
Located in Raleigh, NC
A striking sculptural form to this custom coffee table by Evan Bush. Realized in solid cypress with
Category

2010s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cypress

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Coffee Table
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Amazing coffee or side table - a dark stained tapered wood slab intersects a bent tapered wood form
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Fine French 1950s Oak and Glass Coffee Table by Maxime Old
By Maxime Old
Located in Long Island City, NY
Maxime Old - A fine French three-tier sculptural coffee table / magazine rack in solid oak with a
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Oak

Ronald Schmitt Coffee Table "Schlangentisch", 1965
By Ronald Schmitt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful, sculptural coffee table "Schlangentisch" [snake table] by Ronald Schmitt, Germany, 1965
Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Dione Marble and Ceramic Coffee Table by Paolo Castelli
By Paolo Castelli
Located in Boston, MA
Sculptural coffee tables that combine, in different shapes, noble materials as marble, metal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Lock (coffee) caramel bamboo sculptural coffee table
By Jan Paul
Located in Maastricht, NL
“Lock” coffee table is designed out of the qualities, possibilities and characteristics of its
Category

2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Glass

Dione Ceramic Coffee Table with Marble Top by Paolo Castelli
By Paolo Castelli
Located in Boston, MA
Sculptural coffee tables that combine, in different shapes, noble materials as marble, metal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Bronze Iron Sculptural Coffee Table Semi Nude
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful iron coffee table finished in bronze tone. Beveled glass top. Semi-nude figures in motion
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Iron

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Sculptural Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of sculptural coffee tables available for sale. Frequently made of glass, metal and wood, all sculptural coffee tables available were constructed with great care. We have 735 antique and vintage sculptural coffee tables in-stock, while there are 90 modern editions to choose from as well. Sculptural coffee tables have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Sculptural coffee tables are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Not every interior allows for large sculptural coffee tables, so small sculptural coffee tables measuring 11.42 inches across are available at 1stDibs. Adrian Pearsall, Daniel Gluck and Craft Associates each produced beautiful sculptural coffee tables that are worth considering.

How Much are Sculptural Coffee Tables?

Prices for sculptural coffee tables start at $184 and top out at $68,172 with the average selling for $3,500.

Finding the Right Coffee And 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 Sculptural Coffee Tables
  • 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 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 ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Yes, 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 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.

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  • 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 ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The 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, 2024
    The 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, 2024
    The 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, 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 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 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 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 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 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 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, 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 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 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.