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Segmented Round Black Oak Coffee Table
By Aeterna Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid oak round segmented coffee table
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Oak
Six Peter Hvidt Teak and Brass Model 523 Tables
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Rovereta, SM
Solid teak segmented coffee table with brass legs by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen tables
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Danish Teak and Brass "Pinwheel" Segmented Coffee Table by Peter Hvidt
By John Stuart, France & Daverkosen, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
tables almost a decade later in 1962).
Segments are teak supported by brass legs. Complete set
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Swedish Segmented "Toothpick" Table
By Peter Hvidt, Lawrence Laske
Located in Denton, TX
Swedish segmented "Toothpick" table. Three separate tables that can be.
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Large Paul Evans Ten Segment Chrome Coffee Table, for Directional
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Paul Evans ten segment chrome coffee table, for Directional. This iconic Mid-Century Modern
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Hidden Coffee Table
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
the upper segment design world with its nostalgic design approach and fine craftsmanship. Standing out
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Hardwood, Oak
Round Brutalist Oak Coffee Table
Located in London, London
Round coffee table
Oak
Segmented top
Thick oak legs
Flemish 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Faux Bamboo Gilt Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
The gilt finish faux bamboo butler style coffee table seamlessly blends elegance and functionality
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
French Art Deco Coffee Table c1930
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
FRENCH ART DECO COFFEE TABLE
A French Art Deco table in octagonal form, produced in rosewood and
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Large Sculptural Relief Stainless Steel Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
Large sculptural stainless steel coffee table is made out of extruded boxed stainless steel
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Gabriella Crespi Eclipse Red Coffee Table, 1980
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Miami, FL
methamophic tables designed by Gabriella Crespi between 1970 and 1982. It was presented in 1980 and exhibited
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Solid Walnut Coffee Table by Ace Hi
By ACE-HI
Located in San Diego, CA
Classic mid century coffee table, made in California, by Ace-Hi as part of the Prelude line. This
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Scandinavian Art Deco Satin Birch Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A stunning Scandinavian Art Deco satin birch coffee table, this was made in Norway and dates from
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Vintage 1920s Norwegian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Birch
Karl Springer Style Overscaled Shagreen Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Shagreen applied in 7in x 9-1/2in segments centered on spine.
In good overall vintage condition, with some
Category
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Shagreen Stingray
Scandinavian Modern Round Walnut Bird Inlay Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian modern, round, walnut coffee table features a segmented top with abstract enamel bird
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Enamel
Brass and Aged Nickel Empire Style Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Solid brass and aged nickel Empire style coffee table in the manner of Labarge, with segmented
Category
Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Square Solid Brass Parchment Coffee Table, France, 1965
By Jean-Michel Frank, Aldo Tura
Located in Vienna, AT
Square large coffee table from solid brass and parchment, France, circa 1965
This elegant table
Category
Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Deeply Etched Glass Mid Century Foliate Coffee Table
By Dorothy Thorpe, Lalique
Located in New York, NY
Chic voguish style modern glass coffee table having a thick ( 3/8 in ) rectangular beveled top
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Coffee table - Anomalie Collection designed by Gio Minelli
Located in Baranzate, MI
Coffee table - Anomalie Collection designed by Gio Minelli
Materials: Steel
Dimensions: 60 x 60 x h
Category
20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Michael Taylor, Walnut Coffee Table designed for Baker
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Camden, ME
A walnut cocktail table designed for Baker in the 1950s by Michael Taylor for the Far East
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco Burr Walnut Revolving Occasional Coffee / Side Table
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning Art Deco burr walnut revolving occasional coffee / side table. This was made
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Modern Circular English Elm Coffee Table By Sean Evelegh
Located in Dartford, GB
This coffee table is a bold centre piece for any living space. It’s made from the most beautiful
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
French Antique Iron Architectural Fragment and Glass Coffee Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A wonderful marriage of old and new, this exceptional coffee or cocktail table has a newly
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20th Century French Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Charlotte Perriand "Rio" Coffee Table in Cane by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Berlin, DE
materials. Also available in marble.
The low table by Charlotte Perriand is composed of six segments of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cock...
Materials
Cane, Wood
Svend Aage Jessen Tile Top Coffee Table in Rosewood and Brass
By Svend Aage Jessen
Located in Toronto, Ontario
An incredible large coffee table in rosewood and brass by Svend Aage Jessen ca. 1965. This
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Compartmented Teak Coffee Table by Carlo Hauner for Forma Italy 1960s
By Carlo Hauner
Located in Stavenisse, NL
Functional and compartmented teak wood coffee table designed by Carlo Hauner and manufactured by
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Teak
H 14.18 in W 34.26 in D 34.26 in
Lewis Butler Black and White Coffee Table Walnut Wood Base, Knoll, 1960
By Knoll, Lewis Butler for Knoll
Located in Vienna, AT
Coffee table by Lewis Butler for Knoll International, 1960 featuring a black and white laminate
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
H 15.74 in W 33.46 in D 37.4 in
Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard Sectional Pinwheel Coffee Table. Denmark C1953
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in London, GB
Original 'pinwheel' table by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard.
Denmark 1953
Solid teak with brass
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
5 pc. Peter Hvidt Teak 523 Coffee Table by France & Sons Denmark
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A beautifully crafted segmented five piece teak wood coffee table with brass legs that can be
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
New Modern Coffee Table in Calacatta Gold Marble, creator Stefano Clusoni
By Stefano Belingardi Clusoni
Located in Milan, IT
A segment of world beyond the starry sky, with brass highlights and embellished by the veining in
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
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H 14.18 in W 27.56 in D 43.31 in
Bertil Söderberg Coffee/ Side Table in Burl Wood, Svensk Hemslöjd, Sweden, 1930s
By Svensk Hemslöjd, Bertil Söderberg 1
Located in The Hague, NL
This elegant coffee table was designed by Bertil Söderberg in the mid 1930s. It was produced by the
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm, Burl
H 22.64 in W 33.27 in D 33.27 in
Vintage Blonde Mahogany and Mirror Topped Coffee Table by Ralph Lauren
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Hudson, NY
This large coffee or cocktail table is designed by Ralph Lauren and carries his brass label. The
Category
1990s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
Minotti Italian Mid Century Modern Cowhide & Chrome Square Ottoman Coffee Table
By Alberto Minotti
Located in Dayton, OH
segments.
The company was established in 1948 and born out of the intuition of Alberto Minotti. The
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 14.5 in W 35.5 in D 35.5 in
Cassina Rio Coffee Table with Vienna Straw Top and Natural Oak Base
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Vancouver, BC
The low table by Charlotte Perriand is composed of six segments of different radius, arranged in a
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cane, Oak
"Maupiti" Inlaid Leather Top Coffee Table by Nestor Perkal for Oscar Maschera
By Oscar Maschera, Nestor Perkal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Maupiti" is a coffee table, designed by Nestor Perkal and manufactured by Oscar Maschera
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Early T Angle Walnut Coffee Table / Bench by Florence Knoll # 332 for Knoll (B)
By Florence Knoll
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very early and rare segmented topped walnut coffee table or bench with satin black T angled metal
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
H 15.5 in W 80.5 in D 20 in
Early T Angle Walnut Coffee Table / Bench by Florence Knoll # 332 for Knoll (A)
By Florence Knoll
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very early and rare segmented topped walnut coffee table or bench with satin black T angled metal
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
H 15.5 in W 80.5 in D 20 in
Coffee Table by Ziad Jamaleddine & Makram Elkadi for L.E.F.T Architects NYC
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Geometric, custom coffee or cocktail table designed by L.E.FT Architects comprises one piece of cut
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
H 17.5 in W 24 in D 40 in
Italian Modernist Cocktail Table
Located in New York, NY
An Italian modernist cocktail table.
Geometric design in brass with
aged mirror glass segmented
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Florence Knoll Rosewood Table or Bench
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Highland, IN
This stunning long piece by Florence Knoll can serve as either a coffee table or a bench. A base of
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Marble and Steel Octagonal Low Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
A unique architect-designed and made octagonal low table with a marble top made of segments of
Category
Vintage 1970s English Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
French Art Deco Table by Jules Leleu, circa 1925
By Jules Leleu
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Jules Leleu - Art Deco table
An Art Deco circular coffee table by Jules Leleu, Exceptionally high
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Italian Fossilized Marble and Mirrored Cocktail Table, circa 1950
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional Italian modernist fossilized marble cocktail table. The large polished marble top
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Neoclassical Italian 1950s Circular Polished Bronze and Glass Cocktail Table
Located in Camden, ME
Unusual mid century cast bronze neoclassical Italian two-tiered glass coffee table from the 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
New Modern Side Table in Calacatta Gold Marble Creator Belingardi Clusoni Stock
By Stefano Belingardi Clusoni
Located in Milan, IT
A segment of world beyond the starry sky, with brass highlights and embellished by the veining in
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
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H 14.18 in W 27.56 in D 43.31 in
Mid-Century Modern Pearl White Tile Mosaic & Antique Gilt Base Cocktail Table
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and sophisticated Mid-Century Modern cocktail table was realized in France, circa
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic
Late 19th Century English Labeled Papier Mache Tray on Later Stand
Located in Hudson, NY
modern addition creating a useful and attractive small coffee table. The base is made to imitate bamboo
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Other
Late 19th Century Tole Decorated Tray on Later Ebonized and Gilded Stand
Located in Hudson, NY
-made for this tray is also painted a shinny black with the faux bamboo turnings gilded at the segmented
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Parchment Top Coffee Table
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
PARCHMENT TOP COFFEE TABLE - ART DECO
A French Art Deco coffee table with solid mahogany frame
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Early T Angle Onyx Coffee Table / Bench by Florence Knoll # 332 for Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
A very early and rare segmented topped onyx coffee table or bench with satin black T angled metal
Category
Vintage 1950s American Tables
Materials
Onyx, Iron
The Wall #04, Sofa table/ Coffee table by Singchan Design Borderland Series
By Singchan Design
Located in 广州市, CN
opening, an ending, and a beginning.
The atrium tea table collection, which is freely assembled in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Sofa Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 7.88 in W 23.63 in D 39.38 in
Wall #08-2, Sofa Table/ Coffee Table by Singchan Design Borderland Series
By Singchan Design
Located in 广州市, CN
opening, an ending, and a beginning.
The atrium tea table collection, which is freely assembled in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Sofa Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 7.88 in W 51.19 in D 51.19 in
The Wall #08-1, Sofa Table/ Coffee Table by Singchan Design Borderland Series
By Singchan Design
Located in 广州市, CN
opening, an ending, and a beginning.
The atrium tea table collection, which is freely assembled in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Sofa Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 7.88 in W 51.19 in D 51.19 in
The Wall #06-2, Sofa Table/ Coffee Table by Singchan Design Borderland Series
By Singchan Design
Located in 广州市, CN
opening, an ending, and a beginning.
The atrium tea table collection, which is freely assembled in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Sofa Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 7.88 in W 35.44 in D 39.38 in
The Wall #06-1, Sofa Table/ Coffee Table by Singchan Design Borderland Series
By Singchan Design
Located in 广州市, CN
opening, an ending, and a beginning.
The atrium tea table collection, which is freely assembled in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Sofa Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 7.88 in W 35.44 in D 39.38 in
The Wall #08-1 Sofa Table/ Coffee Table by Singchan Design Black Colour
By Singchan Design
Located in 广州市, CN
beginning.
The atrium tea table collection, which is freely assembled in segments and blocks, appears as a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 7.88 in W 51.19 in D 51.19 in
Mesas Circuito, Mexican Contemporary Set of Coffee Tables by Emiliano Molina
By Emiliano Molina
Located in Ciudad De México, ME
used as coffee or side tables. Produced in three different types of wood: walnut, tzalam, oak and black
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Center Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak, Walnut
H 18.51 in W 63 in D 51.19 in
Table Low Sofa Coffee Octagonal Pedestal Art Deco Teak Bookmatched Moulded Heals
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- Beautifully made with a bookmatched, segmented top and deep moulding around the top and pedestal base
Category
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Sofa Tables
Materials
Teak
H 18.51 in Dm 38.19 in
2308 Calcatta Marble Side Table
By Provasi
Located in Milan, IT
This sculptural coffee table features clean and elegant lines with its structure made of a column
Category
2010s Italian Side Tables
Materials
Marble
Art Deco French Gueridon, Dining Table, Wood
By Continental Art Deco
Located in Valladolid, ES
Beautiful coffee table or French art deco gueridon, it could also be a work or dinner table, with
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Gueridon
Materials
Wood
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Segmented Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the segmented coffee table you’re looking for. Each segmented coffee table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. There are 94 variations of the antique or vintage segmented coffee table you’re looking for, while we also have 28 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect segmented coffee table — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A segmented coffee table made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one segmented coffee table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Peter Hvidt, Singchan Design and Emiliano Molina produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Segmented Coffee Table?
Prices for a segmented coffee table start at $650 and top out at $50,029 with the average selling for $3,525.
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 Segmented Coffee Table
- 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 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.
- 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. - Why is it called a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Coffee tables were originally used in living spaces during social gatherings to support a tray containing multiple mugs, a coffee pot, creamers and sugar bowls. Low to the ground and centrally located in the space, coffee tables reduced the host or hostess’s need to constantly stand and serve her guests.
- 1stDibs 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 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 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The 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, 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 ExpertOctober 26, 2021A 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, 2022Modern 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.
- 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023To date a Lane coffee table, look for the serial number on the underside of the piece. On most Lane coffee tables, reading the number from right to left will tell you the date that the table was manufactured. For example, a serial number that says 852140 would have been produced on April 12, 1958. Founded in Virginia in the early 20th century, Lane is largely known for its cedar chests and innovative mid-century modern designs. Find a variety of Lane coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 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, 2024Yes, 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, 2024The 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, 2024The 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.
- 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 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.
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