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Italian Modern Double-Shelf Coffee Table in White Painted Wood and Metal, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Double-shelf coffee table in white painted wood and metal, 1980s Rectangular double
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Italian mid-century modern Double shelf coffee table in buxus and wood 1930-1940
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Double shelf coffee table in buxus and wood, 1930-1940s Coffee table
Category

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

Materials

Other

Vintage Patchwork Wood Shelf Coffee Table
By Lane Furniture
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Make a statement with this unique coffee table by Lane Furniture, thoughtfully crafted in a
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Swedish Lidded Box in Bronze & Wood by Bernhard Linder for Metallkonst 1950’s
By Ystad-Metall
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
. Inscribed on the top as shown. Would work well on a shelf, coffee table, or on a desk. Great patina
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Mixed Public-Private Boundary #01 Shelf/Coffee Table by Cometabolism Studio
By Cometabolism Studio
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The "Mixed public-private boundary" collection of Cometabolism Studio uses objects in public and private spaces to reorganize and reproduce, forming installations suitable for both "...
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2010s Chinese Shelves

Materials

Stainless Steel

Large Brass Mid-Century Butterfly Sculpture in Bright Yellow Powder-Coat
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
or mixed in a grouping. Could also be a stand-alone piece on a shelf, coffee table or a desk
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Vintage American Film Industries Incorporated Large Ceramic Ashtray
Located in North Hollywood, CA
classic midcentury vintage, great to add to your collection on a shelf, coffee table or desk.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Ashtrays

Materials

Ceramic

Fossilia Oval Gold Bowl
By Fos Ceramiche
Located in Milan, IT
, coffee table or side table will best showcase this dynamic work.   
Category

2010s Italian Porcelain

Materials

Gold

Fossilia Oval Gold Bowl
Fossilia Oval Gold Bowl
H 6.3 in W 9.06 in D 7.49 in
Willy Guhl Modular Concrete Table, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
indoors or outside. It would make for a lovely console, shelf, coffee table, or addition to a set of
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Concrete

Willy Guhl Modular Concrete Table, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
indoors or outside. It would make for a lovely console, shelf, coffee table, or addition to a set of
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Concrete

Italian mid-century modern coffee table in smoked glass and dark bamboo, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Double-shelf and bottle holders coffee table in smoked glass and dark
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Bamboo, Smoked Glass

Vintage Boho Slab Built Studio Pottery Shoe Sculpture Z
Located in west palm beach, FL
depth and character. Perfect for display on a shelf, coffee table, or as part of a curated art
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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Victorian Style Brass Hunting Themed Tray, England Early 20th Century
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
-appropriate patina on brass. It can be used either as standalone catchall tray, or as a part of shelf, coffee
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Brass

Vintage Boho Original Studio Pottery Vase
Located in west palm beach, FL
, coffee table, or console, this artisan-crafted pottery piece brings a touch of warmth and character to
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Late 20th Century American Vases

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Boho Original Studio Pottery Vase
Vintage Boho Original Studio Pottery Vase
H 10.75 in W 5.75 in D 5.75 in
Vintage Boho Coil Pottery Vase
Located in west palm beach, FL
, coffee table, or office desk, this ceramic gem invites a grounded, artistic touch to your decor. Don’t
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Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Boho Coil Pottery Vase
Vintage Boho Coil Pottery Vase
H 6.25 in W 4.25 in D 4.25 in
Vintage Majolica White Cat with Dragonfly Sculpture, Italy 1960s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
allows the cat to be used as either shelf, coffee table, or fireplace mantle decor, or as a part of
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery

Vintage Chinese Bronze Horse on Flying Swallow Figurine
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
, coffee table, desk, or fireplace mantel decor; it would complement various interiors, from Traditional to
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Vintage 1970s Hong Kong Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Woven Shelf Oval Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oval surfboard style coffee table with excellent woven shelf. Warm walnut grain and thick sturdy
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cord, Wood

Woven Shelf Oval Coffee Table
Woven Shelf Oval Coffee Table
H 16 in W 71 in D 23 in
Italian Modern Step Coffee Table with Shelf
By Gio Ponti
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Midcentury Italian modern step coffee table with 12" H shelf. Oval rectangle shape on tempered
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Plywood

Lane Furniture Maple Coffee Table w/ Slatted shelf
By Lane Acclaim
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a large scale coffee table by Lane Furniture. It's made of maple and has a slat board shelf
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Late 20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Maple

Round Wood and Glass Coffee Table with Shelf
By Johnny Poux
Located in kingston, NY
bronze hardware. The low slung wooden shelf is a play on the traditional coffee table with a twist. Join
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table with Cane Shelf
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish Mid-Century Modern teak coffee table with cane shelf, circa 1960. Wonderfully clean and
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cane, Teak

Svend Madsen Danish Teak Coffee Table with Lower Shelf
By H.P. Hansen, Svend Åge Madsen, Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Gorgeous, large Danish teak coffee table produced by Svend Madsen. The Mid-Century Modern coffee
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

1950s, Danish artdeco coffee table with shelf, ash wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish artdeco coffee table with shelf. Original good condition: slight lacquer wear on the
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ash

Mid-Century-Inspired Coffee Table with Shelf in Cherry
By James Loewen
Located in Goshen, IN
The Carry Underwood coffee table is a sleek, mid-century-inspired, coffee table with storage
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Cherry

Restored Mid-century Danish Rosewood Coffee Table with Shelf
Located in Oakland, CA
1950s rectangular coffee table is crafted from stunning book-matched Brazilian rosewood, showcasing
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Mid-Century Modern Beech Coffee Table with Shelf
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Beech mid-century coffee table, circa 1960's. Beautiful bookmatched veneer and solid legs. Handy
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Beech

Newport 1980s Style Wood Coffee Table with Rush Shelf
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Newport 1980s style wood coffee table with rush shelf.
Category

2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rush, Wood

Newport 1980s Style Wood Coffee Table with Rush Shelf
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Newport 1980s style wood coffee table with rush shelf.
Category

2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rush, Wood

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table Stand with Shelf
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table Stand with Shelf Dimensions. 45 W ; 17 D ; 16 H.
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Italian Coffee Table with Magazine Rack Shelf, 1960's
Located in Barcelona, ES
Italian coffee table with magazine rack shelf from 1960's. Hardwood with glass top.
Category

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

Materials

Glass

Coffee Table Made In Rosewood With Shelf From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
The coffee table crafted from rosewood with a shelf underneath the tabletop is a quintessential
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

1950s, Danish artdeco coffee table with shelf, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish artdeco coffee table. Oak wood, bent wood. Original very good condition: no smells
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Vintage 1950s Danish Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Marble Coffee Table with Rush Shelf - Polished Nickel Plated
Located in Venice, CA
Each marble top is selected for its unique qualities. The rush shelf is woven by a master weaver
Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Steel

Mid-Century-Inspired Coffee Table with Shelf in Red Oak
By James Loewen
Located in Goshen, IN
The Carry Underwood coffee table is a sleek, mid-century-inspired, coffee table with storage
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Oak

Mid-Century-Inspired Coffee Table with Shelf in White Oak
By James Loewen
Located in Goshen, IN
The Carry Underwood coffee table is a sleek, mid-century-inspired, coffee table with storage
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Oak

Neoclassical Style Gilt Metal Coffee Table with Blueish Glass Shelf
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice neoclassical style coffee table is made of gilt metal with blueish glass shelf. This is a
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Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Chromed Coffee Table with Glass Shelf, French Work, Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This coffee table is made of a chrome base with a glass shelf. This is a French Work. Circa 1970.
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Newport 1980s Style Raw Wood Coffee Table with Rush Shelf
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Newport 1980s style raw wood coffee table with rush shelf.
Category

2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rush, Wood

'Ongo' Coffee Table in Walnut and With Shelf for Hida
By Hida
Located in Glendale, CA
'Ongo' coffee table in walnut and with shelf for Hida. For centuries, famed Hida artisans in Gifu
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Coc...

Materials

Wood, Walnut

'Ongo' Coffee Table in Oak and With Shelf for Hida
By Hida
Located in Glendale, CA
'Ongo' coffee table in oak and with shelf for Hida. For centuries, famed Hida artisans in Gifu
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Coc...

Materials

Wood, Oak

Founders X-Frame Wooden Coffee / Cocktail Table with Magazine Shelf
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century rectangular wooden coffee table with x-shaped legs and built-in magazine shelf
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Marcelo Coffee Table with Clear Glass Top and Stone Shelf
Located in Buchanan, NY
This modern coffee table is the original sample from our discontinued Reeditions line. Constructed
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Iron

Eclectic Set of 5 Vintage Ashtrays, Mixed Materials – Brass, Metal, Onyx & Ceram
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
d’art. Perfect for Collectors & Stylists: Ideal for a curated shelf, coffee table arrangement, or
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Onyx, Metal, Brass

Expertly Restored - Arthur Umanoff Spindle Coffee Table w/ Magazine Shelf
By Arthur Umanoff, Washington Woodcraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Arthur Umanoff for Washington Woodcraft, this spindle coffee table perfectly balances
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Marble Coffee Table with Woven Leather Shelf - Polished Nickel Plated
Located in Venice, CA
Each marble top is selected for its unique qualities. The leather shelf is woven by a master
Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Steel

Toro Coffee Table with Open Shelf by Jacques Jarrige, 1998
By Jacques Jarrige
Located in New York, NY
A sensual hand-sculpted coffee table with an open shelf by Jacques Jarrige. MDF sculpted with white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Composition

Newly Refinished - Danish Modern Teak Coffee Table with Magazine Shelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished Designer: Greta Jalk Manufacturer: Glostrup Mobler Style: Danish Modern With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful proces...
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

1950s, Danish foldable coffee table with drawer and shelf, original condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish foldable coffee table with drawer and shelf. Original good condition. Beech wood legs
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Beech

Bauhaus Coffee Table with Asymmetric Frame, Lower Shelf and Glass Top
By Wim Rietveld
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bauhaus Modernist coffee table with black enameled frame and plate glass top. The table features a
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Bauhaus Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Vintage Danish France & Son Teak Coffee Table with Rattan Lower Shelf
By France & Søn
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Danish France & Son Teak Coffee Table with Rattan Lower Shelf This is a beautiful round
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan, Teak

Danish Teak Mid-Century Modern Rectangular Coffee Table with Cane Shelf
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish medium size rectangular teak coffee table with rattan shelf.
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Rustic Mexican Vintage Natural Wood Coffee Table Base with Lower Shelf
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Mexican vintage natural wood coffee table base from the mid 20th century, with lower shelf
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Round Rattan, Bamboo Italian Coffee Table with Glass Shelf, 1960s
By François Rivière
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning midcentury rounded coffee table in rattan and bamboo with glass and metal feet. This
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Glass

Coffee Table Made In Teak With Shelf, Danish Design From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This teak coffee table, a product of Danish design from the 1960s, epitomizes the elegance and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Gudme Mobelfabrik MCM Danish Teak Guitar Pick Coffee Table Glass Shelf
By Gudme Møbelfabrik
Located in Countryside, IL
Gudme Mobelfabrik mid century Danish teak guitar pick coffee table with glass shelf This coffee
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Custom Ceruse Oak Coffee Table with Shelf by Dos Gallos Studio
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This custom coffee table with shelf can be made in oak, mahogany or walnut in a range of finishes
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21st Century and Contemporary American Country Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Johannes Anderson Rounded Danish Teak Coffee Table w/ Lip & Lower Rattan Shelf
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Danish teak coffee table with rattan lower shelf and tapered legs designed by Johannes
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan, Teak

Neoclassical Style Brass Coffee Table with Clear Glass Shelf by Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant neoclassical style coffee table is made of brass with a clear glass
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Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

American 1970s Glass Top Coffee Table with Lucite Supports and Walnut Shelf
Located in Santa Monica, CA
American 1970s glass top coffee table with lucite supports and walnut shelf.  
Category

Mid-20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Lucite, Walnut

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Shelf Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the shelf coffee table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and glass, every shelf coffee table was constructed with great care. Find 2909 options for an antique or vintage shelf coffee table now, or shop our selection of 451 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer shelf coffee table, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A shelf coffee table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made shelf coffee table over the years, but those crafted by Paul McCobb, Hvidt & Mølgaard and Hans J. Wegner are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Shelf Coffee Table?

Prices for a shelf coffee table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $40 and can go as high as $175,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,060.

Finding the Right Tables for You

The right vintage, new or antique tables can help make any space in your home stand out.

Over the years, the variety of tables available to us, as well as our specific needs for said tables, has broadened. Today, with all manner of these must-have furnishings differing in shape, material and style, any dining room table can shine just as brightly as the guests who gather around it.

Remember, when shopping for a dining table, it must fit your dining area, and you need to account for space around the table too — think outside the box, as an oval dining table may work for tighter spaces. Alternatively, if you’ve got the room, a Regency-style dining table can elevate any formal occasion at mealtime.

Innovative furniture makers and designers have also redefined what a table can be. Whether it’s an unconventional Ping-Pong table, a brass side table to display your treasured collectibles or a Louis Vuitton steamer trunk to add an air of nostalgia to your loft, your table can say a lot about you.

The visionary work of French designer Xavier Lavergne, for example, includes tables that draw on the forms of celestial bodies as often as they do aquatic creatures or fossils. Elsewhere, Italian architect Gae Aulenti, who looked to Roman architecture in crafting her stately Jumbo coffee table, created clever glass-topped mobile coffee tables that move on bicycle tires or sculpted wood wheels for Fontana Arte

Coffee and cocktail tables can serve as a room’s centerpiece with attention-grabbing details and colors. Glass varieties will keep your hardwood flooring and dazzling area rugs on display, while a marble or stone coffee table in a modern interior can showcase your prized art books and decorative objects. A unique vintage desk or writing table can bring sophistication and even a bit of spice to your work life. 

No matter your desired form or function, a quality table for your living space is a sound investment. On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage, new and antique bedside tables, mid-century end tables and more .

Questions About Shelf Coffee Table
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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.

    Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs.
  • 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To 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, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Coffee 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, 2024
    There 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 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 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 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.