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Mid-Century Modern Italian Slatted Coffee Table, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Italian Slatted Coffee Table, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Italian Slatted Coffee Table, 1950s

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Slatted coffee table, in wood and metal with brass feet, Italian production in the 1950s

Category

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

Materials

Brass, Iron

Slatted coffee table Dominique Zimbacca by Pierre Chapo 1970
Slatted coffee table Dominique Zimbacca by Pierre Chapo 1970

Slatted coffee table Dominique Zimbacca by Pierre Chapo 1970

By Pierre Chapo, Dominique Zimbacca

Located in NANTES, FR

Dominique Zimbacca slatted coffee table by Pierre Chapo 1970 This table was designed by Dominique

Category

20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Other

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Slat Bench or Coffee Table
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Slat Bench or Coffee Table

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Slat Bench or Coffee Table

Located in Doylestown, PA

Vintage slat coffee table or bench. Adaptable to many design styles. Great for more defined spaces

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Vintage Wooden Slatted Coffee Table – Sculptural Design, 1970s Style
Vintage Wooden Slatted Coffee Table – Sculptural Design, 1970s Style

Vintage Wooden Slatted Coffee Table – Sculptural Design, 1970s Style

Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest

Beautiful vintage coffee table featuring a striking slatted wood construction with a sculptural

Category

Antique 19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Slatted Coffee table by Sergio Rodrigues and Jorge Jabour
Slatted Coffee table by Sergio Rodrigues and Jorge Jabour

Slatted Coffee table by Sergio Rodrigues and Jorge Jabour

By Sergio Rodrigues, Jorge Jabour

Located in New York, NY

years. While some pieces became part of regular furniture lines, this slatted table is unique.

Category

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

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Slat Bench
Mid-Century Modern Slat Bench

Mid-Century Modern Slat Bench

By George Nelson

Located in Brooklyn, NY

. Mid-Century table makes a stylish addition to any interior as an occasional bench or slat coffee table

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Modern Expandable Slatted Coffee Table/Bench by John Keal
Mid Century Modern Expandable Slatted Coffee Table/Bench by John Keal

Mid Century Modern Expandable Slatted Coffee Table/Bench by John Keal

By John Keal, Brown Saltman

Located in Soquel, CA

eight support legs. Perfect to use as a living room coffee table, entryway or bedroom seating bench

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Walnut and Acrylic Mid Century Low Coffee Table
Walnut and Acrylic Mid Century Low Coffee Table

Walnut and Acrylic Mid Century Low Coffee Table

Located in San Mateo, CA

Walnut and acrylic slat coffee table. This table has the feeling of a Jens Risom design but we have

Category

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

Materials

Acrylic, Walnut

Mid Century George Nelson for Herman Miller Slatted Bench Maple Blonde
Mid Century George Nelson for Herman Miller Slatted Bench Maple Blonde

Mid Century George Nelson for Herman Miller Slatted Bench Maple Blonde

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

72.25" Long Slatted coffee table or bench. Blonde bench top with Black Lacquer legs. Good vintage

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Maple, Lacquer

The Slatted. Brazilian Solid Wood Design by Amilcar Oliveira
The Slatted. Brazilian Solid Wood Design by Amilcar Oliveira

The Slatted. Brazilian Solid Wood Design by Amilcar Oliveira

Located in São Paulo, SP

The Slatted Coffee Table seamlessly blends the straight lines of its frame with the rounded design

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

1960's Mid-Century Modern Danish Style Wood Slat Coffee Table or bench
1960's Mid-Century Modern Danish Style Wood Slat Coffee Table or bench

1960's Mid-Century Modern Danish Style Wood Slat Coffee Table or bench

By Martin Visser

Located in Den Haag, NL

Beautiful vintage coffee table or slatted bench. Super trendy in the 60s/70s and back in style

Category

Vintage 1960s Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Oak

Hickory Coffee Table with Slat Top
Hickory Coffee Table with Slat Top

Hickory Coffee Table with Slat Top

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Old Hickory Slat wood Coffee table with Hickory base. Coffee table is in great condition. the slats

Category

Vintage 1930s American Adirondack Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hickory

Mid Century Modern Slat Bench Coffee Table
Mid Century Modern Slat Bench Coffee Table

Mid Century Modern Slat Bench Coffee Table

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Freehold, NJ

This mid century modern slat bench / coffee table in the style of Adrian Pearsall for Craft

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Andrianna Shamaris Slatted Teak Wood Coffee Table
Andrianna Shamaris Slatted Teak Wood Coffee Table

Andrianna Shamaris Slatted Teak Wood Coffee Table

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Solid teak wood framed, slatted top coffee table made from reclaimed teak with an oil finish to

Category

2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Slatted Teak Wood Coffee Table
Andrianna Shamaris Slatted Teak Wood Coffee Table

Andrianna Shamaris Slatted Teak Wood Coffee Table

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Solid teak wood framed, slatted top coffee table made from reclaimed teak wood with an oil finish

Category

2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Mid-Century Slat Bench or Coffee Table
Mid-Century Slat Bench or Coffee Table

Mid-Century Slat Bench or Coffee Table

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-century modern slat bench in the style of Herman Miller. Blonde top on black tapered legs

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

Materials

Wood

Lane Furniture Maple Coffee Table w/ Slatted shelf
Lane Furniture Maple Coffee Table w/ Slatted shelf

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

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Maple

20th Century French Walnut Slat Top Coffee Table
20th Century French Walnut Slat Top Coffee Table

20th Century French Walnut Slat Top Coffee Table

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

A very decorative and sturdy mid 20th century french walnut slat rectangular top coffee table

Category

20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

California Modern Slatted Bench / Coffee Table by John Keal
California Modern Slatted Bench / Coffee Table by John Keal

California Modern Slatted Bench / Coffee Table by John Keal

By Brown Saltman, John Keal

Located in Los Angeles, CA

California Modern Slatted Bench / Coffee Table by John Keal

Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood, Walnut

Mid-Century Slatted Bench or Coffee Table, France, 1960s
Mid-Century Slatted Bench or Coffee Table, France, 1960s

Mid-Century Slatted Bench or Coffee Table, France, 1960s

Located in Antwerp, BE

doubles as a coffee table, offering ample space for coffee table books and treasured curiosities. Whether

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Highly Detailed Slatted Walnut Coffee Table. Custom Sizes Available
Highly Detailed Slatted Walnut Coffee Table. Custom Sizes Available

Highly Detailed Slatted Walnut Coffee Table. Custom Sizes Available

Located in Portland, OR

Exquisitely detailed coffee table made from solid walnut. A simple round top and bottom panels

Category

2010s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Daisy Shaped Oak Slats Round Coffee Table - France 1950's
Daisy Shaped Oak Slats Round Coffee Table - France 1950's

Daisy Shaped Oak Slats Round Coffee Table - France 1950's

By Marcel Gascoin

Located in New York, NY

French Reconstruction era daisy shaped patinated oak coffee table featuring concentric slats. In

Category

Vintage 1950s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Oak Scandanavian Slat Coffee Cocktail Table
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Oak Scandanavian Slat Coffee Cocktail Table

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Oak Scandanavian Slat Coffee Cocktail Table

Located in Dayton, OH

Mid Century Modern coffee table. Features a sculptural oak form with an open slatted base and

Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

George Nelson styled Slat Wood / Glass Mid Century Coffee Table
George Nelson styled Slat Wood / Glass Mid Century Coffee Table

George Nelson styled Slat Wood / Glass Mid Century Coffee Table

By George Nelson

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A solid maple slat wood coffee table which is heavy and well constructed having two drawers to each

Category

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

Materials

Glass, Wood

Expandable Slat Bench / Table
Expandable Slat Bench / Table

Expandable Slat Bench / Table

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-century modern slat table that extends with two sides. Can be used as a coffee table or entry

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Restored Stacked Slat Rattan Coffee Table W/ Mahogany & Glass Top
Restored Stacked Slat Rattan Coffee Table W/ Mahogany & Glass Top

Restored Stacked Slat Rattan Coffee Table W/ Mahogany & Glass Top

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Vintage 1940s rattan coffee table with wonderful stacked base, stylized cut-out slat sides and a

Category

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

Materials

Rattan

Mid Century Modern styled HANDMADE Oak Slat Bench  Long Coffee Table
Mid Century Modern styled HANDMADE Oak Slat Bench  Long Coffee Table

Mid Century Modern styled HANDMADE Oak Slat Bench Long Coffee Table

Located in Weehawken, NJ

Handmade Mid Century Modern OAK SLAT BENCH / COFFEE TABLE. Crafted from high-quality oak, the bench

Category

2010s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Wood Slat Polished Brass Coffee Cocktail Table
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Wood Slat Polished Brass Coffee Cocktail Table

Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Wood Slat Polished Brass Coffee Cocktail Table

By Lorin Marsh

Located in Roslyn, NY

A wonderful Mid-Century Modern wood slat and polished brass coffee or cocktail table Purchased

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

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Slat Bench Coffee Table Made in Yugoslavia C 1950s
Mid Century Slat Bench Coffee Table Made in Yugoslavia C 1950s

Mid Century Slat Bench Coffee Table Made in Yugoslavia C 1950s

By George Nelson

Located in New York, NY

Iconic slat bench coffee table, bench made in Yugoslavia, after George Nelson, circa 1950/1960's

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Coffee Table with Exotic Wood Slats and Nickel-Plated Details, Argilla
Coffee Table with Exotic Wood Slats and Nickel-Plated Details, Argilla

Coffee Table with Exotic Wood Slats and Nickel-Plated Details, Argilla

By Costantini

Located in New York, NY

The Argilla coffee table is a study of contrasts, comprised of repeated rosewood slats suspended in

Category

2010s Argentine Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Nickel

Coffee Table with Exotic Wood Slats and Nickel-Plated Details, Argilla
Coffee Table with Exotic Wood Slats and Nickel-Plated Details, Argilla

Coffee Table with Exotic Wood Slats and Nickel-Plated Details, Argilla

By Costantini

Located in New York, NY

The Argilla coffee table is a study of contrasts, comprised of repeated rosewood slats suspended in

Category

2010s Argentine Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Nickel

Baker Furniture Mid-Century Modern Teak Slat Expanding Coffee Table, Refinished
Baker Furniture Mid-Century Modern Teak Slat Expanding Coffee Table, Refinished

Baker Furniture Mid-Century Modern Teak Slat Expanding Coffee Table, Refinished

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern slatted expandable bench or coffee table By Baker

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

Materials

Brass

Stickley Mission Oak Coffee Table with Slatted Sides, Signed and Dated 1995
Stickley Mission Oak Coffee Table with Slatted Sides, Signed and Dated 1995

Stickley Mission Oak Coffee Table with Slatted Sides, Signed and Dated 1995

By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautifully crafted Mission-style coffee table by Stickley, dated 1995, constructed in quarter

Category

1990s American Mission Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Chinese 19th Century Qing Dynasty Bamboo Low Coffee Table with Slatted Top
Chinese 19th Century Qing Dynasty Bamboo Low Coffee Table with Slatted Top

Chinese 19th Century Qing Dynasty Bamboo Low Coffee Table with Slatted Top

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty bamboo low coffee table from the 19th century, with slatted top. Created in

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bamboo

Danish Designer, Mid-Century Modern, Small Coffee Table, Brown Slat Bench, 1970s
Danish Designer, Mid-Century Modern, Small Coffee Table, Brown Slat Bench, 1970s

Danish Designer, Mid-Century Modern, Small Coffee Table, Brown Slat Bench, 1970s

By Herman Miller

Located in Manhasset, NY

This Herman Miller style, Danish coffee table is the perfect Mid-Century piece to bring into your

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Modern Coffee Table with Exotic Wood Slats and Nickel Plated Details, Argilla
Modern Coffee Table with Exotic Wood Slats and Nickel Plated Details, Argilla

Modern Coffee Table with Exotic Wood Slats and Nickel Plated Details, Argilla

By Costantini

Located in New York, NY

The Argilla Table is a study of contrasts, comprised of repeated wood slats suspended in air by a

Category

2010s Argentine Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Nickel, Metal

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Slats Triangular Base Glass Top Coffee Table Mint
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Slats Triangular Base Glass Top Coffee Table Mint

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Slats Triangular Base Glass Top Coffee Table Mint

By Hans J. Wegner, Isamu Noguchi

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Danish Mid Century Modern teak slats triangular base glass top coffee table mint.

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

Materials

Glass, Teak

Gervasoni Inout Coffee Table in Natural Teak Slats Top with Base by Paola Navone

Gervasoni Inout Coffee Table in Natural Teak Slats Top with Base by Paola Navone

By Gervasoni, Paola Navone

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Materials playing off one another define the Inout 14 coffee table: the structure made of natural

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Restored Rattan "Harp" Side Table W/ Slat Underside
Restored Rattan "Harp" Side Table W/ Slat Underside

Restored Rattan "Harp" Side Table W/ Slat Underside

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This minimal yet elegant coffee table features two "Harp" shaped rattan sides suspended by

Category

Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan

Pair of Italian XX Century Two Tiered Slatted Tables
Pair of Italian XX Century Two Tiered Slatted Tables

Pair of Italian XX Century Two Tiered Slatted Tables

Located in Westport, CT

A nicely composed and sturdy pair two-tiered slatted tables on staight and tapered legs in solid

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Beech

Old Oak Slat Bauhaus Side table, Germany 1930's
Old Oak Slat Bauhaus Side table, Germany 1930's

Old Oak Slat Bauhaus Side table, Germany 1930's

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Den Haag, NL

Old Oak Slat Bauhaus Side table, Germany 1930's

Category

Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Mid Century Modern Sculptural Slatted Teak Cocktail Table style George Nelson
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Slatted Teak Cocktail Table style George Nelson

Mid Century Modern Sculptural Slatted Teak Cocktail Table style George Nelson

By George Nelson

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fantastic slatted cocktail table in teak wood in the style of George Nelsons iconic design. Rare to

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Hugh Acton black slatted cocktail table or bench on brass legs
Hugh Acton black slatted cocktail table or bench on brass legs

Hugh Acton black slatted cocktail table or bench on brass legs

By Hugh Acton

Located in Ferndale, MI

Slat bench, designed and produced by Hugh Acton studio / Hugh Acton Inc. Kalamazoo, Michigan, c

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Modernist Coffee Table, 1930
Modernist Coffee Table, 1930

Modernist Coffee Table, 1930

Located in Catonvielle, FR

Modernist coffee table, 1930. Slatted plywood with rosewood veneer. In the spirit of Maija

Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Restored Stacked Slat Rattan Cocktail Table with Cutouts and Mahogany Top
Restored Stacked Slat Rattan Cocktail Table with Cutouts and Mahogany Top

Restored Stacked Slat Rattan Cocktail Table with Cutouts and Mahogany Top

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Paul T. Frankl inspired, 1940s rattan coffee/corner table with wonderful stacked base, stylized cut

Category

Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan

Mid-Century Bertoia Slat Bench by Knoll
Mid-Century Bertoia Slat Bench by Knoll

Mid-Century Bertoia Slat Bench by Knoll

By Harry Bertoia

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This beautiful slat bench by Harry Bertoia for Knoll measures 72 inches wide, and is a wonderful

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Slatted Walnut Cocktail Table in the Manner of George Nelson
Mid Century Modern Slatted Walnut Cocktail Table in the Manner of George Nelson

Mid Century Modern Slatted Walnut Cocktail Table in the Manner of George Nelson

By George Nelson

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Simple yet elegant design with 12 walnut slats from one side to the other. Makes either a fantastic

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Slatted Cocktail Table or Bench style of George Nelson
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Slatted Cocktail Table or Bench style of George Nelson

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Slatted Cocktail Table or Bench style of George Nelson

By George Nelson

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Simple yet elegant design with generous walnut slats creating either a cocktail table or a bench

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Slatted Bench In Meranti Wood, Italy 1950s
Slatted Bench In Meranti Wood, Italy 1950s

Slatted Bench In Meranti Wood, Italy 1950s

Located in Hellouw, NL

resembles the style of Ico and Luisa Parisi due to way the slats are placed and it’s proportion. The

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Maison Regain Elm Coffee Table, France 1960s
Maison Regain Elm Coffee Table, France 1960s

Maison Regain Elm Coffee Table, France 1960s

By Maison Regain

Located in New York, NY

Solid Elm Stacked Slats Geometric coffee table with great patina.

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Mid-20th Century European Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Mid Century Modern Walnut Slat Bench Styled After Adrian Pearsall
Mid Century Modern Walnut Slat Bench Styled After Adrian Pearsall

Mid Century Modern Walnut Slat Bench Styled After Adrian Pearsall

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Freehold, NJ

This mid century modern slat bench coffee table features hardwood construction, original walnut

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Wengé Slatted Bench by Walter Antonis, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
Wengé Slatted Bench by Walter Antonis, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s

Wengé Slatted Bench by Walter Antonis, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s

By Walter Antonis

Located in Antwerp, BE

Wengé bench, Walter Anthonis, Dutch, 1960s Solid wengé piece which could act as both coffee

Category

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

Materials

Wenge

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Slat Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal slat coffee table for your home. Frequently made of wood, walnut and metal, every slat coffee table was constructed with great care. There are 175 variations of the antique or vintage slat coffee table you’re looking for, while we also have 10 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer slat coffee table, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A slat coffee table, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one slat coffee table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Mel Smilow, George Nelson and Milo Baughman produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Slat Coffee Table?

Prices for a slat coffee table start at $275 and top out at $27,905 with the average selling for $1,645.

Finding the Right Coffee-tables-cocktail-tables for You

As a practical focal point in your living area, antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables are an invaluable addition to any interior.

Low tables that were initially used as tea tables or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. Early coffee tables surfaced in Victorian-era England, likely influenced by the use of tea tables in Japanese tea gardens. In the United States, furniture makers worked to introduce low, long tables into their offerings as the popularity of coffee and “coffee breaks” took hold during the late 19th century and early 20th century.

It didn’t take long for coffee tables and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Originally, these tables were as simple as they are practical — as high as your sofa and made primarily of wood. In recent years, however, metal, glass and plastics have become popular in coffee tables and cocktail tables, and design hasn’t been restricted to the conventional low profile, either.

Visionary craftspeople such as Paul Evans introduced bold, geometric designs that challenge the traditional idea of what a coffee table can be. The elongated rectangles and wide boxy forms of Evans’s desirable Cityscape coffee table, for example, will meet your needs but undoubtedly prove imposing in your living space.

If you’re shopping for an older coffee table to bring into your home — be it an antique Georgian-style coffee table made of mahogany or walnut with decorative inlays or a classic square mid-century modern piece comprised of rosewood designed by the likes of Ettore Sottsass — there are a few things you should keep in mind.

Both the table itself and what you put on it should align with the overall design of the room, not just by what you think looks fashionable in isolation. According to interior designer Tamara Eaton, the material of your vintage coffee table is something you need to consider. “With a glass coffee table, you also have to think about the surface underneath, like the rug or floor,” she says. “With wood and stone tables, you think about what’s on top.”

Find the perfect centerpiece for any room, no matter what your personal furniture style on 1stDibs — shop Art Deco coffee tables, travertine coffee tables and other antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables today.

Questions About Slat 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To stack books on a coffee table, place the largest one on the bottom with the spine facing the focal piece of furniture, usually the sofa. Then, add the next largest, lining up the inner edges so that the spines create a stepped effect. Continue adding books to complete the stack and top it off with a decorative object if you wish. Shop a variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.