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Vintage Belgo Chrom sliding coffee table with hidden bar - 1970s
Vintage Belgo Chrom sliding coffee table with hidden bar - 1970s

Vintage Belgo Chrom sliding coffee table with hidden bar - 1970s

By belgochrom

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Hollywood Regency - Vintage - Design Beautiful vintage Belgo Chrom sliding coffee table with hidden

Category

20th Century Belgian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

2024 Atilla Kuzu for CondeHouse Barringer Slide Coffee Table in Japanese Oak
2024 Atilla Kuzu for CondeHouse Barringer Slide Coffee Table in Japanese Oak

2024 Atilla Kuzu for CondeHouse Barringer Slide Coffee Table in Japanese Oak

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Barringer Slide Coffee Table, originally designed by Atilla Kuzu for CondeHouse in 2002

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Maison Lancel Cocktail or Coffee Table Bar
Maison Lancel Cocktail or Coffee Table Bar

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

Rare Maison Jansen (attr.) sliding coffee table with bottle holder
Rare Maison Jansen (attr.) sliding coffee table with bottle holder

Rare Maison Jansen (attr.) sliding coffee table with bottle holder

By Maison Jansen

Located in BE

This stunning 1970s French coffee table is likely a creation of the renowned design house Maison

Category

Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

"Barringer" slide coffee table by Atilla Kuzu for Conde House
"Barringer" slide coffee table by Atilla Kuzu for Conde House

"Barringer" slide coffee table by Atilla Kuzu for Conde House

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Contemporary modern - extendable coffee table Measures : Close : 100x100cm H : 30cm Open

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Coffee table with bar, by Paul Michel for Roche Bobois, France, 1980s
Coffee table with bar, by Paul Michel for Roche Bobois, France, 1980s

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 integrated bar, designed by Paul Michel for Roche Bobois, France

Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Ash burl wood coffee table with bar by Paul Michel for Roche Bobois, 1980s
Ash burl wood coffee table with bar by Paul Michel for Roche Bobois, 1980s

Ash burl wood coffee table with bar by Paul Michel for Roche Bobois, 1980s

By Roche Bobois, Paul Michel

Located in Lyon, FR

Gorgeous sliding coffee table with a full mirrored bar and feet, designed by Paul Michel for Roche

Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Wood, Ash

Slender sliding top Lucite and glass coffee table
Slender sliding top Lucite and glass coffee table

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
E Pedersen Sliding Coffee Bar Table Denmark 1960

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

Modernist Romeo Rega Sliding Top Brass Coffee Table
Modernist Romeo Rega Sliding Top Brass Coffee Table

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 Sliding Top Coffee , 1970s
Vintage Sliding Top Coffee , 1970s

Vintage Sliding Top Coffee , 1970s

By belgochrom

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

Metal, Brass

Vintage Sliding Top Coffee , 1970s
Vintage Sliding Top Coffee , 1970s

Vintage Sliding Top Coffee , 1970s

By belgochrom

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

Metal, Brass

Coffee table forming a bar with sliding top. 1970s.
Coffee table forming a bar with sliding top. 1970s.

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

Rustic Coffee Table with Sliding Top, France, circa 1980
Rustic Coffee Table with Sliding Top, France, circa 1980

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
Maison Jansen, Coffee Table, Chrom Brass, France, Glass, Sliding Top

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

Vitrine Coffee Table with Sliding Glass Top in Maison Jansen Style, 1970s
Vitrine Coffee Table with Sliding Glass Top in Maison Jansen Style, 1970s

Vitrine Coffee Table with Sliding Glass Top in Maison Jansen Style, 1970s

By Maison Jansen

Located in London, London

A low, square vitrine coffee table in polished metal with a restrained, architectural profile. The

Category

Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

1970s  Maison Jansen Showcase Sliding Top Coffee Table in Brass and Chrome
1970s  Maison Jansen Showcase Sliding Top Coffee Table in Brass and Chrome

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
Sliding Dovetail Original Low Table, 2017

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
Designy Woody Coffee Table

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

Pair of coffee tables, mid-20th century
Pair of coffee tables, mid-20th century

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

Vintage hidden bar coffee table by Eric Maville, 1970s
Vintage hidden bar coffee table by Eric Maville, 1970s

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

Break Line Lighted Bar Counter by SLIDE Studio
Break Line Lighted Bar Counter by SLIDE Studio

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
Break Corner Lighted Bar Counter by SLIDE Studio

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
Break Corner Lighted Bar Counter by SLIDE Studio

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
Break Corner Lighted Bar Counter by SLIDE Studio

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
Break Line Lighted Bar Counter by SLIDE Studio

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
Break Line Lighted Bar Counter by SLIDE Studio

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
Break Bar Lighted Bar Counter by SLIDE Studio

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

LEATHER CROCODILE ALLiGATOR EMBOSSED ASH WOOD INTERNAL STORAGE COFFEE TABLE
LEATHER CROCODILE ALLiGATOR EMBOSSED ASH WOOD INTERNAL STORAGE COFFEE TABLE

LEATHER CROCODILE ALLiGATOR EMBOSSED ASH WOOD INTERNAL STORAGE COFFEE TABLE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

with Alligator / Crocodile patina, Ash wood sliding top coffee table with internal storage which can be

Category

20th Century English Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Leather, Ash

Vintage hidden bar coffee table by Eric Maville and Jean Claude Mahey, 1970s
Vintage hidden bar coffee table by Eric Maville and Jean Claude Mahey, 1970s

Vintage hidden bar coffee table by Eric Maville and Jean Claude Mahey, 1970s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Lacquered wood coffee table by Eric Maville and Jean Claude Mahey. This luxurious coffee table

Category

Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mirror, Lacquer

Vintage Mid 20h Century Solid Weathered Oak rustic Coffee Table with Drawer
Vintage Mid 20h Century Solid Weathered Oak rustic Coffee Table with Drawer

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

1960s Mcm Scandinavian Modern Style Teak Extending Coffee Table Top Att Remploy
1960s Mcm Scandinavian Modern Style Teak Extending Coffee Table Top Att Remploy

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

Art Deco Sliding Backgammon Coffee Table by Ginger Brown, France
Art Deco Sliding Backgammon Coffee Table by Ginger Brown, France

Art Deco Sliding Backgammon Coffee Table by Ginger Brown, France

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
Claste Slide This Way Coffee Table in Natural Ash

Claste Slide This Way Coffee Table in Natural Ash

By Claste, Quinlan Osborne

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

FIRST HALF OF THE 19th CENTURY CHERRY WOOD COFFEE TABLE WITH SLIDING TOP
FIRST HALF OF THE 19th CENTURY CHERRY WOOD COFFEE TABLE WITH SLIDING TOP

FIRST HALF OF THE 19th CENTURY CHERRY WOOD COFFEE TABLE WITH SLIDING TOP

Located in Firenze, FI

legs are also decorated with geometric motifs in ebonized wood. The coffee table features a sliding top

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Charles X End Tables

Materials

Cherry

Metamorphic 3-in-1 by John Keal for Brown Saltman
Metamorphic 3-in-1 by John Keal for Brown Saltman

Metamorphic 3-in-1 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

Set of 3 Peacock Nesting Side Tables in, Shagreen, Shell & Brass by R&Y Augousti
Set of 3 Peacock Nesting Side Tables in, Shagreen, Shell & Brass by R&Y Augousti

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

Set of 3 Shagreen Nesting Side Tables with Brass Inlay Work by R&Y Augousti
Set of 3 Shagreen Nesting Side Tables with Brass Inlay Work by R&Y Augousti

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

Set of 3 Peacock Nesting Side Tables in, Shagreen, Shell & Brass by R&Y Augousti
Set of 3 Peacock Nesting Side Tables in, Shagreen, Shell & Brass by R&Y Augousti

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

Slide Coffee Table
Slide Coffee Table

Slide Coffee Table

Unavailable|$1,365 / item

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
Stunning Sliding Coffee Table with Hidden Bar

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
Stunning Sliding Coffee Table with Hidden Bar

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
Amura 'Slide' Coffee Table by Emanuel Gargano

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
Stunning Sliding Coffee Table with Hidden Bar, Mid-Century Modern

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
Stunning Sliding Coffee Table with Hidden Bar, Mid-Century Modern

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
1970s Gold Willy Rizzo cocktail table

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

Woodworking Table with sliding tray for coffee capsules
Woodworking Table with sliding tray for coffee capsules

Woodworking Table with sliding tray for coffee capsules

By Danilo Costillas

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

The table with tray for coffee capsules is a new item of furniture, which combines the practicality

Category

2010s Brazilian Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

Limited Edition Coffee Table with Three Sliding Tops by Veruska Gennari
Limited Edition Coffee Table with Three Sliding Tops by Veruska Gennari

Limited Edition Coffee Table with Three Sliding Tops by Veruska Gennari

By Veruska Gennari

Located in Morbio Inferiore, CH

Coffee Table Mod. SFG 13 from the "Small Family Growing" serie Limited edition of 5 numbered

Category

20th Century Swiss Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Modern Concrete Brass and Walnut Coffee Table with Sliding Drawers and Stash Box
Modern Concrete Brass and Walnut Coffee Table with Sliding Drawers and Stash Box

Modern Concrete Brass and Walnut Coffee Table with Sliding Drawers and Stash Box

By Jessie Nelson Studio

Located in New York, NY

compartment. All walnut hardwood. Bi-directional sliding drawers: one side has a ribbed wood design with

Category

2010s American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Concrete, Brass

Pair Provencial Style Tables w/Drawer & Slide (GMD#2241)
Pair Provencial Style Tables w/Drawer & Slide (GMD#2241)

Pair Provencial Style Tables w/Drawer & Slide (GMD#2241)

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair French Louis XV Provencial Style Carved, Ebonized Walnut Coffee Tables (or Low End Tables

Category

Early 20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Coffee Table on Wheels
Coffee Table on Wheels

Coffee Table on Wheels

Unavailable|$1,423

Coffee Table on Wheels

Located in Paris, FR

Johannes Andersen. Rectangular rosewood coffee table, two sliding extensions in black formica at

Category

Vintage 1960s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Alfred Hendrickx Coffee Table for Belform, Belgium, 1950s
Alfred Hendrickx Coffee Table for Belform, Belgium, 1950s

Alfred Hendrickx Coffee Table for Belform, Belgium, 1950s

By Alfred Hendrickx

Located in Oslo, NO

Alfred Hendrickx coffee table with sliding tray with ceramic tiles by Artist signed Nielens for

Category

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

Materials

Beech, Ceramic, Earthenware, Mahogany

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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 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 Slide 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.