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Lucite and Brass Sliding Coffee Table, 1980s
Located in Waasmunster, BE
Lucite and Brass Sliding Coffee Table, 1980s
Category
Vintage 1980s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Sliding Coffee Table by Aldo Tura, Italy 1970s
By Aldo Tura
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Sliding Coffee Table by Aldo Tura, Italy 1970s , little scratches on the base see photo when the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Goatskin, Wood
Maison Lancel Cocktail or Coffee Table Bar
By Maison Lancel
Located in Geneva, CH
Brass and formica bar sliding coffee table in the style of Willy Rizzo
Produced by Maison Lancel
Category
Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Brass Sliding Coffee Table from "Maison Jansen", France, 1980s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Waasmunster, BE
Very unique table with sliding top, underneath a full mirrored bar compartiment.
The top excist out
Category
Vintage 1980s French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Brass Sliding Coffee Table from "Maison Jansen", France, 1980s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Waasmunster, BE
Very unique table with sliding top, underneath a full mirrored bar compartiment.
The table is in
Category
Vintage 1980s French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Italian Glam Sliding Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Antwerp, BE
Hollywood Regency Mid-Century Modern coffee table with sliding panels
Black lacquered wood hides a
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Burl, Lacquer
Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Sliding Coffee Table by Dyrlund Danish
By Dyrlund
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A gorgeous Danish Coffee table by renowned furniture maker Dyrlund awaits you at Mid Century
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Burl wood coffee table with bar by Paul Michel for Roche Bobois, France, 1980s
By Roche Bobois, Paul Michel
Located in Lyon, FR
Gorgeous sliding coffee table with a full mirrored bar, designed by Paul Michel for Roche Bobois
Category
Vintage 1980s French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Elm
H 14.97 in W 49.22 in D 31.3 in
Burl wood coffee table with bar by Paul Michel for Roche Bobois, France, 1980s
By Paul Michel, Roche Bobois
Located in Lyon, FR
Gorgeous sliding coffee table with a full mirrored bar, designed by Paul Michel for Roche Bobois
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood
H 14.97 in W 49.22 in D 31.3 in
Vintage sliding top coffee table or display coffee table, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage display coffee table with a sliding glass top.
This luxurious coffee table is made from
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Maison Jansen Sliding Top Coffee Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in Weesp, NL
The standout feature of this table is its sliding top, which effortlessly glides to reveal a
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Slender sliding top Lucite and glass coffee table
Located in New York, NY
Slender sliding top Lucite and glass coffee table.
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
E Pedersen Sliding Coffee Bar Table Denmark 1960
By E. Pedersen & Søn
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Super stylish coffee table with sliding top and hidden bar which is manufactured by E. Pedersen
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate, Plexiglass, Rosewood
Vintage Wood Coffee Table with Sliding Top + Storage
Located in Chicago, IL
A vintage rectangular wood coffee table in a gorgeous warm cherry hue featuring a sliding top and
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Modernist Romeo Rega Sliding Top Brass Coffee Table
By Romeo Rega
Located in Voorburg, NL
Spectacular modernist Romeo Rega coffee table with sliding top made in Italy. The heavy metal frame
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Metal
Vintage Modern Coffee Table with Expanding Slide Top
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This midcentury American coffee table features an expandable sliding top, unique curved wood
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Sliding Top Coffee, 1970s
By Belgo Chrome
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage display coffee table with a sliding glass top.
This luxurious coffee table is made from
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Coffee table forming a bar with sliding top. 1970s.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Maison Jansen, in the style of.
Coffee table forming a bar with a sliding top in wood and brown
Category
Late 20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage sliding glass coffee table by Maison Jansen, 1970s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage display coffee table with a sliding glass top.
This luxurious coffee table is made from
Category
Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Rustic Coffee Table with Sliding Top, France, circa 1980
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Large coffee table composed of a sliding top and a large drawer.
Brass handles. Varnished cherry
Category
Vintage 1980s French Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Maison Jansen, Coffee Table, Chrom Brass, France, Glass, Sliding Top
By Maison Jansen
Located in Berlin, BE
table with sliding glass top. The combination of glass inserts and thin edge framing makes the coffee
Category
Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
H 15.75 in W 42.52 in D 42.52 in
Maison Jansen, Coffee Table, Chrom Brass, France, Glass, Sliding Top
By Maison Jansen
Located in Berlin, BE
table with sliding glass top. The combination of glass inserts and thin edge framing makes the coffee
Category
Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
H 15.75 in W 42.52 in D 42.52 in
Maison Jansen Sliding Top Coffee Table in Brass and Chrome
By Maison Jansen
Located in Berlin, BE
Large square glass table with sliding top by Maison Jansen. Frame has an total original gold-plated
Category
Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Maison Jansen Sliding Top Coffee Table in Brass and Chrome
By Maison Jansen
Located in Berlin, BE
Large square glass table with sliding top by Maison Jansen. Frame has an total original gold-plated
Category
Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Gold Plate, Chrome
Maison Jansen Attributed Large Midcentury Brass Vitrine Sliding Top Coffee Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Stunning vintage Mid-Century Modern square vitrine coffee table in polished brass with sliding
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 17.33 in W 42.52 in D 42.52 in
1970s Maison Jansen Showcase Sliding Top Coffee Table in Brass and Chrome
By Milo Baughman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. This coffee table has a sliding function on the top table top
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Sliding Dovetail Original Low Table, 2017
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A handmade low table in walnut with a round form, natural edges when innate in the wood and three
Category
2010s North American American Craftsman Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Designy Woody Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Wooden coffee table with sliding tray.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Italian Modern Stainless Low Table w/ Retractable Slides, Attr. Gabriella Crespi
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Modern Stainless Low Table w/ Retractable Slides, Attr. Gabriella Crespi
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
H 15.5 in W 50 in D 32.25 in
Pair of coffee tables, mid-20th century
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of wooden coffee tables with sliding table top and internal storage space. The rectangular
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Sliding Top Table With Shelf And Brass Frame, In The Style Of Maison Jansen, 70s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Roma, RM
Sliding Top Table With Shelf And Brass Frame, In The Style Of Maison Jansen, 70s
Category
Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 15.95 in W 47.25 in D 27.56 in
Break Line Lighted Bar Counter by SLIDE Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Break Line Lighted Bar Counter by SLIDE Studio
Dimensions: D 75 x W 120 x H 110 cm.
Materials
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Other, Stainless Steel
Break Corner Lighted Bar Counter by SLIDE Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Break Corner Lighted Bar Counter by SLIDE Studio
Dimensions: D 85 x W 85 x H 110 cm.
Materials
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Other
Break Corner Lighted Bar Counter by SLIDE Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Break Corner Lighted Bar Counter by SLIDE Studio
Dimensions: D 85 x W 85 x H 110 cm.
Materials
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Other
Break Corner Lighted Bar Counter by SLIDE Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Break Corner Lighted Bar Counter by SLIDE Studio
Dimensions: D 85 x W 85 x H 110 cm.
Materials
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Other, Stainless Steel
Break Line Lighted Bar Counter by SLIDE Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Break Line Lighted Bar Counter by SLIDE Studio
Dimensions: D 75 x W 120 x H 110 cm.
Materials
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Other
Break Line Lighted Bar Counter by SLIDE Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Break Line Lighted Bar Counter by SLIDE Studio
Dimensions: D 75 x W 120 x H 110 cm.
Materials
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Other
Break Bar Lighted Bar Counter by SLIDE Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Break Bar Lighted Bar Counter by SLIDE Studio
Dimensions: D 75 x W 173 x H 110 cm.
Materials
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Other
Vintage hidden bar coffee table by Eric Maville, 1970s
By Eric Maville
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Exquisite wooden coffee table by Eric Maville.
This luxurious coffee table slides open to reveal a
Category
Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid 20h Century Solid Weathered Oak rustic Coffee Table with Drawer
Located in Casteren, NL
, classic design with robust carved jointed legs and slide-through-drawer, this coffee table exemplifies
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Renaissance Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
H 18.71 in W 51.19 in D 26.38 in
1960s Mcm Scandinavian Modern Style Teak Extending Coffee Table Top Att Remploy
By Remploy
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage MCM Scandinavian Modern style teak extending coffee table with sliding top, white
Category
Mid-20th Century British Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate, Teak
H 16.75 in W 43 in D 17.5 in
Sliding Backgammon Coffee Table by Ginger Brown
By Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
This coffee table is made for gamers.
It has a sliding top. When it's closed your can play cards
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Game Tables
Materials
Wood
Claste Slide This Way Coffee Table in Natural Ash
By Quinlan Osborne, Claste
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The driving idea behind the design of this piece was the desire to create a table that could be
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Three-in-One by John Keal for Brown Saltman
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Hanover, MA
Beautiful long solid walnut coffee table with slide-out folding side tables by John Keal for Brown
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Romeo Rega XXL Brass Glass Chrome Coffee Table Sliding Top to Display 1970 Italy
By Romeo Rega
Located in Munster, NRW
coffee table by Romeo Rega has a shelf which is an enclosed display area; ideal for displaying
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Sofa Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
H 16.54 in W 50.4 in D 50.4 in
Mid-Century Mimi Set of Tables or Nesting Tables, Kai Kristiansen, Denmark, 1960
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Hemiksem, VAN
Dane Kai Kristiansen, circa 1960. The coffee tables slide into each other, making them easy to put
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Teak
H 18.9 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
Midcentury Nesting Tables in Teak by Opal Möbel, Germany, 1960s
By Opal Kleinmöbel 1
Located in Hemiksem, VAN
by the German Opal Möbel, circa 1960. The coffee tables slide into each other and are therefore easy
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid Century modern - Grand Server boomerang bar /table 1960s, NYC Worlds Fair
By A.H. Stock
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Mid Century modern - Grand Server boomerang bar /table 1960s, rolling coffee table
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
H 22 in W 55 in D 31 in
Set of 3 Peacock Nesting Side Tables in, Shagreen, Shell & Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
images at end of slide. A coffee table version is also available, see images at end of slide. Option to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Nesting Tables and Sta...
Materials
Brass
H 24 in W 12.25 in D 31 in
Set of 3 Shagreen Nesting Side Tables with Brass Inlay Work by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
images at end of slide. A coffee table version is also available, see images at end of slide. Option to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Nesting Tables and Sta...
Materials
Brass
H 24 in W 12.25 in D 31 in
Set of 3 Peacock Nesting Side Tables in, Shagreen, Shell & Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
images at end of slide. A coffee table version is also available, see images at end of slide. Option to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Nesting Tables and Sta...
Materials
Brass
H 24 in W 12.25 in D 31 in
2-drawer coffee table in walnut & black iron feet, design by Christophe Lecomte
By Christophe Lecomte
Located in Landivy, FR
the shock-absorbing slides.
This coffee table is made on order and fully assembled in our workshop
Category
2010s French Modern Cabinets
Materials
Iron
H 15.75 in W 49.22 in D 15.75 in
1-drawer coffee table in walnut & black iron feet, design by Christophe Lecomte
By Christophe Lecomte
Located in Landivy, FR
the shock-absorbing slides.
This coffee table is made on order and fully assembled in our workshop
Category
2010s French Modern Cabinets
Materials
Iron
H 21.66 in W 43.31 in D 15.75 in
Slide Coffee Table
Located in Vandoma, PT
and finishes. The perfect collection to fit any room.
Slide is 100% produced in Portugal by Cácio
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Stunning Sliding Coffee Table with Hidden Bar
By Belgo Chrome
Located in De Klinge, BE
Special sliding table in stainless steel with hidden bar from Belgo Chrom. In the style of Willy
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Stunning Sliding Coffee Table with Hidden Bar
By Belgo Chrome
Located in De Klinge, BE
Special sliding table in stainless steel with hidden bar from Belgo Chrome. In the style of Willy
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Amura 'Slide' Coffee Table by Emanuel Gargano
By Amura Lab
Located in GRUMO APPULA (BA), IT
coffee tables. But not just a simple tabletop, Slide contains the
maximum functionality and a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Stunning Sliding Coffee Table with Hidden Bar, Mid-Century Modern
By Belgo Chrome
Located in De Klinge, BE
Special sliding table in cream glass with hidden bar from Belgo chrome.
In the style of Willy
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Stunning Sliding Coffee Table with Hidden Bar, Mid-Century Modern
By Belgo Chrome
Located in De Klinge, BE
Special sliding table in cream glass with hidden bar from Belgo Chrome.
In the style of Willy
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
1970s Gold Willy Rizzo cocktail table
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Haywards Heath, GB
Rare 1970s gold sliding coffee table by Willy Rizzo. This came from a house in Tropea Calabria
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
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Slide Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic slide coffee table available at 1stDibs. A slide coffee table — often made from metal, glass and brass — can elevate any home. There are 123 variations of the antique or vintage slide coffee table you’re looking for, while we also have 7 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer slide coffee table, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each slide coffee table bearing Hollywood Regency, Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made slide coffee table over the years, but those crafted by Maison Jansen, Aldo Tura and belgochrom are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Slide Coffee Table?
Prices for a slide coffee table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $600 and can go as high as $27,500, while the average can fetch as much as $3,872.
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 Slide Coffee Table
- 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 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.
- 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 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, 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 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 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 30, 2024There 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.
- What is a tray top coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021Tray top coffee tables are coffee tables with long, flat rectangular surfaces that are supported by an x-frame base. Low tables that were initially used as tea or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. After coffee drinking and “coffee breaks” became popular, it didn’t take long for coffee and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary tray top coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To 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, 2022Styling a Noguchi coffee table really depends on the space you’re placing it in. The possibilities are far-reaching, so consider the colors and coordination of the other furniture and fixtures around the table. Noguchi tables look beautiful on their own or styled with flowers, books or pottery. Shop a selection of Isamu Noguchi pieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Coffee 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.
- Are glass coffee tables durable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether glass coffee tables are durable depends on the craftsmanship and the materials. Generally, tables with tempered glass are less likely to shatter and break. How well you care for a coffee table will also impact its life span. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of glass coffee tables.
- 1stDibs 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 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.
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