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Showcase Coffee Table, Brazilian Rosewood, Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, C.
1955
By Forma
Located in Knokke-Heist, BE
produced by Forma: the showcase table.
The coffee table consists of two surfaces, one made of rosewood and
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Rosewood
$14,450 Sale Price
20% Off
H 17.72 in W 44.49 in D 17.88 in
'Showcase' Coffee Table by Eisler and Hauner for Forma, Brazil, 1955
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma
Located in Antwerp, BE
This mid-century coffee table, designed by Martin Eisler for Forma S.A. Móveis e Objetos de Arte
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
$18,900
H 17.52 in W 44.3 in D 17.72 in
Showcase Coffee Table, Brazilian Rosewood, Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, C. 1955
By Carlo Hauner, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
: the showcase table.
The coffee table is composed of two tops, one in Rosewood and the other made of
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Rosewood
$20,550
H 17.72 in W 44.49 in D 17.88 in
Solid Oak Rustic Brutalist Wabi Sabi Beam Coffee Table, France 1960
Located in DE MEERN, NL
decorations or the practical use of showcasing coffee table books. Beyond its conventional use, this table can
Category
Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
$3,098
H 16.74 in W 58.27 in D 20.48 in
Lacquered Korean Low Coffee Table with Elaborate Inlays
Located in Atlanta, GA
used as a showcase coffee table in a modern setting.
For a closely related table, see illustration no
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Korean Other Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Louis XVI Giltwood Coffee Table with Showcase Top
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
table features a glass top that opens as a display case, perfect for showcasing precious items
Category
Antique 19th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$2,760
H 18.12 in W 40.95 in D 21.46 in
Clear Lucite Three Tier Coffee Table, Showcase or Bookcase, Italy 1980s
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic Showcase or coffee table fully made in clear lucite. This gorgeous piece was produced in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
$2,026
H 15.75 in W 32.68 in D 22.45 in
1970s Maison Jansen Showcase Sliding Top Coffee Table in Brass and Chrome
By Milo Baughman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, coffee table you could hope to find
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
$4,350
H 19 in W 39 in D 39 in
Large Spanish Colonial Style Showcase Glass Top Coffee Table on X Base MINT!
By Maitland Smith
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large Spanish Colonial Style Showcase Glass Top Coffee Table on X Base MINT!
The front drawer is
Category
20th Century Unknown Spanish Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
$3,800
H 20 in W 54 in D 42 in
Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This faux slate top coffee table showcases a robust and rustic charm, blending a dark, textured
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Glass Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of joining coffee tables showcases the "Ambo" design by Enzo Mari for Zanotta, a testament
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
'XY' Coffee Table
By AdrianMartinus
Located in Calgary, CA
This updated version of our mid-century modern inspired coffee table showcases a vibrant recycled
Category
2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Maple, Sapele Wood
Antique Victorian Walnut Showcase Display Side End Table with Ball & Claw Feet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique victorian walnut showcase display side table
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
$1,067
H 22.45 in W 30.32 in D 23 in
Solid Cherry Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A harmonious blend of craftsmanship and design, this cherry wood coffee table showcases a rich
Category
Late 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cherry
Eichholtz Treasure Coffee Table
By EICHHOLTZ
Located in Basildon, London
specializes in luxurious and distinctive designs, and this coffee table showcases intricate detailing and high
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Stitch Y Coffee Table
By Uhuru Design
Located in Denver, PA
The Stitch Y coffee table showcases the rich grain of gorgeous slab. Each coffee table embraces the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
Vintage Walnut Biomorphic Coffee Table
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Crafted in the United States during the 1960s, this coffee table showcases a remarkable combination
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Mid Century Elm Coffee Table
Located in London, London
1960s Coffee table
This stunning elm coffee table showcases the natural beauty and unique
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
Christopher Guy Montand Coffee Table
By Christopher Guy
Located in Pasadena, CA
functional and striking addition to any living space. This coffee table showcases Christopher Guy’s renowned
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lacquer
1960s French Wooden Coffee Table
Located in High Point, NC
Elevate your living space with this striking 1960s French wooden coffee table. Showcasing a sleek
Category
Mid-20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Washed Gray Lowrise Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
promises lasting enjoyment and stability.
Ideal for showcasing your beautiful coffee table books or
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Stitch Coffee Table in Walnut
By Uhuru Design
Located in Denver, PA
The Stitch coffee table showcases the rich grain of gorgeous walnut slab. Each coffee table
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
19th Century French Wooden Coffee Table
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th Century French wooden coffee table showcases the enduring strength and rustic elegance of
Category
Antique 19th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Boho Waterfall Grasscloth Coffee Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stunning vintage waterfall coffee table showcases a sleek, curved silhouette wrapped in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Coc...
Materials
Wood
Vintage Coastal Wrapped Rattan Coffee Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage coastal coffee table showcases a wrapped rattan design that exudes natural beauty and
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan, Glass
Vintage wooden coffee table Italy 1960s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
aesthetics. Featuring a sleek and sturdy wooden frame, this coffee table showcases the characteristic design
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Circular Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage coffee table showcases a radiant brass bass through its clear glass top. Perfect for
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Coffee Table in Mahogany and Afrormosia
Located in Waalwijk, NL
coffee table showcases a dual wood composition in its design. The design shows a strong and solid
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Wood
Reclaimed Elm Wood Beam Square Coffee Table
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
. Crafted from reclaimed elm wood, this coffee table showcases the beauty of solid wood while reducing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm, Reclaimed Wood
Vintage Boho Bleached Pine Puzzle Coffee Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Vintage Boho Bleached Pine Puzzle Coffee Table showcases a unique interlocking design with a
Category
Late 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
Stack Table, Mid-Century Modern Side or Coffee Table
By kontra
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
attention to detail, this coffee table showcases the iconic mid-century modern style with its clean lines
Category
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel, Chrome
Vintage Danish Modern Coffee table by Sallingboe
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Tue Poulsen
Located in Debrecen, HU
daily use or showcasing decorative items.
This exceptional coffee table is more than just a functional
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Oak
1970s French Stone and Wood Coffee Table
Located in Toronto, CA
An interesting coffee table that showcases contrast of material and shape. High polish striped wood
Category
Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
Restored Hourglass Rattan and Mahogany Coffee Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
. This restored hourglass rattan coffee table showcases a sculptural silhouette with beautifully curved
Category
Vintage 1940s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan, Mahogany
$1,543 Sale Price
35% Off
H 16 in W 24.5 in D 36 in
Stitch Coffee Table in Big Leaf Maple
By Uhuru Design
Located in Denver, PA
The Stitch coffee table showcases the rich grain of gorgeous Big Leaf Maple slab. Each coffee table
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
Ceramic coffee table by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France
By Roger Capron
Located in IT
This exquisite French coffee table showcases the artistry of renowned ceramicist Roger Capron. The
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Vintage Boho Italian Burl Olive Wood Coffee Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
table. Showcasing the stunning natural grain of olive wood, this table features an elegant, organic
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Vintage Teak Coffee Side Table in Scandinavian Style
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Scandinavian coffee table, showcasing the elegance and functional simplicity of Mid-Century Modern design. This
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Iron
$834 Sale Price
22% Off
H 14.97 in W 29.93 in D 25.6 in
Vintage Boho Walker Zabriskie Turned Wood Coffee Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
wood coffee table. Showcasing exquisite craftsmanship, the table features a sculptural turned wood base
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage 1970 Aluminum Coffee Table After Knut Hestergberg
By Knut Hesterberg
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This striking Vintage 1970 In the style of Knut Hesterberg Coffee Table showcases the bold
Category
Vintage 1970s German Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
PostModern Paul Evans "Cityscape" Coffee Table for Directional, 1970s
Located in Las Vegas, NV
"Cityscape" series for Directional, this glamorous coffee table showcases the bold geometry and mixed-metal
Category
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
$3,250
H 14.5 in W 56 in D 30 in
Erice R Round Wood Coffee Table by Carpanese Home
By Carpanese Home Italia
Located in Milan, IT
The Erice R Coffee Table showcases a harmonious blend of geometric elegance and functional design
Category
2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Rich Brown Square Shaped Coffee Table with Spacious Top
Located in Yonkers, NY
, warm tone, this Qing Dynasty coffee table showcases the skillful craftsmanship of its era. Whether
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Teak Coffee Table by Dyrlund, Denmark, circa 1998
By Dyrlund
Located in Utrecht, NL
methods from start to finish is Dyrlund’s policy. This coffee table model showcases not only this strict
Category
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
20th Century French Bamboo Coffee Table With Glass Top
Located in High Point, NC
This charming 20th-century French coffee table showcases a sophisticated blend of natural bamboo
Category
20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Glass
Giovanni Michelucci Coffee Table for Galleria Vigna Nuova, 1962
By Giovanni Michelucci
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Nuova, Firenze. The coffee table showcases a refined copper structure with an enameled tabletop. The
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$9,000
H 14.18 in W 61.03 in D 18.12 in
Henredon "Town and Country" Oak and Travertine Coffee Table
By Henredon
Located in Chicago, IL
from high-quality oak, this coffee table showcases a hand-carved starburst pattern on its two push-to
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Kenya Black Marble Round Coffee Table, Made in Italy
Located in Lentate Sul Seveso, IT
The Hashi coffee table is made entirely of precious Kenya black marble.
The top is circular and
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Manila 2.0 Italian Travertine Marble & Crystal Coffee Table Contemporary Design
By Joaquín Moll, Meddel
Located in VALVERDE DEL MAJANO, CL
table—it’s a collector’s piece. The Manila 2.0 coffee table showcases impeccable craftsmanship, blending
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Crystal, Travertine, Marble, Steel
$4,602
H 13.78 in W 27.56 in D 55.12 in
Vintage Square Coffee Table with Chow Legs in Light Wood
Located in Yonkers, NY
This vintage square coffee table showcases the timeless elegance of Asian design with its
Category
Late 20th Century Thai Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Milo Baughman Burlwood and Chrome Coffee Table for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A gorgeous coffee table by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, c.1970s, USA. The coffee table
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Brazilian Modern Coffee Table in Hardwood, Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazil, 1950s
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
legs is what gives the piece the very distinctive Scapinelli look.
The coffee table is showcased in
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Glass
$6,500
H 15.36 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Coffee Table in Rosewood, Martin Eisler, Brazilian Midcentury, 1953
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
Forma: the showcase table.
The coffee table is composed of two tops, one in Rosewood and the other
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Glass
Brutalist Rectangular Slate Stone Brass Coffee Table by Studio Stam
By Mart Stam
Located in DE MEERN, NL
detail, this coffee table showcases a captivating blend of slate stone, carefully chosen natural stones
Category
1990s Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Agate, Multi-gemstone, Limestone, Slate, Brass
$4,912
H 16.54 in W 31.5 in D 47.25 in
Round Brutalist Ceramic Coffee Table by Roger Capron, France 1960
By Roger Capron
Located in DE MEERN, NL
iconic "Herbier" tiles, each meticulously crafted from high-fired sandstone, this coffee table showcases
Category
Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cast Stone
Mid-century Coffee Table by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1960s
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Budapest, HU
furniture designs, particularly during the mid-20th century. His coffee tables often showcased a blend of
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Smoked Glass, Wood
$860
H 18.12 in W 22.64 in D 22.64 in
Vintage Rosewood Sculptural Studio Made Coffee Table or Bench
By Michael Coffey
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A beautifully crafted solid rosewood bench or coffee table, showcasing exceptional curves and
Category
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Hollywood Regency Painted Polychromed Low Coffee Table ca. 1940
Located in Shippensburg, PA
# 403LVB18M
An exuberant design from the Hollywood Regency era, this fine low coffee table showcases a
Category
20th Century European Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Gesso, Giltwood
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Showcase Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the showcase coffee table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each showcase coffee table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and brass. There are 189 variations of the antique or vintage showcase coffee table you’re looking for, while we also have 323 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer showcase coffee table, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each showcase coffee table bearing Art Deco, modern or mid-century modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made showcase coffee table over the years, but those crafted by R & Y Augousti, Poiat and Antrei Hartikainen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Showcase Coffee Table?
Prices for a showcase coffee table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $49 and can go as high as $74,500, while the average can fetch as much as $4,470.
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 Showcase Coffee Table
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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, 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 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.
- 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 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 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.
- 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, 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.
- 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.
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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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