Fret Coffee Table
Thomasville Fretwork Fret Work Table Chinese Chippendale Coffee Cocktail
By Thomasville
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
work coffee table with glass top. Original vintage painted finish which may have scuffs to the finish
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
$3,600
H 16 in W 40.5 in D 40.5 in
Sublime circa 1920s Thomas Chippedale Fret Work Carved Silver Tea Coffee Table
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
circa 1920’s Silver or Tea table which has been fret work carved all over and is after Thomas
Category
Vintage 1920s English Chippendale Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
$2,402
H 26.58 in W 25.2 in D 17.13 in
Fine Red Lacquer Low Table with Fret Work Top
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine red lacquer low table / coffee table with fret work top, elegant fine red lacquer finished
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Ming Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Restored Hardwood Chinese Chippendale Silver Tea Table Fret Work Carved, Coffee
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
silver tray table
In a modern sense this would be classed as a coffee table, but the traditional use
Category
20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Serving Tables
Materials
Hardwood
$2,402
H 20.28 in W 42.72 in D 22.64 in
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Pair of Coffee Tables
Located in London, GB
An exceptional near pair of brass and mahogany coffee tables with fretted gallery tops.
Category
Vintage 1950s Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Fret Work Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th c. Japanese fret work wooden screen atop contemporary hand forged iron base. Raised 1/2" glass
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Japanese Fret Work Wooden Lattice Coffee Table with Glass Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century. Japanese fret work wooden screen atop contemporary hand forged iron base. Raised 1/2
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Stunning Flamed Hardwood Coffee or Cocktail Table Fret Work Carved Stretchers
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely Flamed Mahogany coffee table with gallery rail and fret work
Category
20th Century English Chippendale Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
H 19.69 in W 42.13 in D 22.84 in
Fret Coffee Cocktail Table Ming Vintage Lacquered in Color of Your Choice
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Hollywood Palm Beach Regency Ming fretwork fret work Chinese Chippendale coffee cocktail
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Hardwood Chinese Chippendale Style Silver Tea of Coffee Table Fret Work Carved
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
silver tray table
In a modern sense, this would be classed as a coffee table but the traditional use
Category
Antique 19th Century British Chinese Chippendale Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
H 20.28 in W 42.72 in L 20.28 in
Low Table With Lattice Fret Work Top
Located in Greenwich, CT
A simple and elegant ju mu wood rectangular low table with framed lattice fret work top. Beautiful
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Rectangular Red Lacquer Low Table With Lattice Fret Work Top
Located in Greenwich, CT
A beautiful red lacquer rectangular low table, framed geometic lattice fret work top supported by
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Restored Antique Hardwood Thomas Chippendale Large Fret Work Carved Coffee Table
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Chippendale style large coffee table circa 1890
In a modern sense this would be classed as a coffee table
Category
Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
H 17.92 in W 42.33 in D 30.32 in
Mid Century Chinese Chippendale Yellow Fretwork Coffee Cocktail Table, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Mid Century Regency Chinese Chippendale chinoiserie fretwork fret work coffee table with glass top
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 15.63 in W 60 in D 30 in
Fret-Work Coffee Table by Mastercraft
Located in Atlanta, GA
+ A coffee table with just the right amount of restraint and embellishment
+ Decorative
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Straight Leg Chow Coffee Table with fretted apron
Located in Southampton, NY
Black Lacquered Straight Leg Chow Coffee Table with fretted apron and straight legs, China Circa
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
CHINESE LOW ALTAR STYLE TABLE WITH FRETWORK DECORATED APRON
By A. Belokopytoff
Located in Southampton, NY
LOW TABLE WITH VERY DECORATIVE TENON JOINED FRET WORK APRON-- GREAT AS COFFEE TABLE OR BENCH
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
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Materials
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Green Murano Sommerso Glass Bowl Signed by Archimede Seguso, Italy, 1960s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic mouth-blown Midcentury bowl or vide-poche or ashtray in a stunning Murano aqua green glass. This stunning piece is signed by Archimede Seguso on the bottom and was made in ...
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Located in Westwood, NJ
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LU Louis SM Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Mid-Century Modern Noritake Japan Coffee / Tea Set for 4 Snowville Porcelain
By Lagardo Tackett, Noritake
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare set of coffee tea for 4 great condition circa 1963 in white porcelain great condition like new, no chips or cracks, 4 snack plates - 8.5" x 7"
4 tea cups - 4" W x...
Category
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$460 Sale Price / set
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PAIR OF FULLY RESTORED HARRODS LONDON MiLITARY CAMPAIGN SINGLE DRAWER SIDE TABLE
By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Harrods
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of fully restored and French Polished Harrods Kennedy large side tables with single drawe...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Night Stands
Materials
Brass
$3,226 / set
H 24.41 in W 19.69 in D 23.63 in
Franco Luce Murano Glass Chandelier, 1970s
By Franco Luce
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant chandelier with six opaline glass lampshades supported by a gold-plated hardware by Franco Luce, Murano, Italy, 1970s.
Diameter 25 inch - 64 cm.
height fixture 19 inch - 48 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
Antique Arched Pine Door
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A 19th century reclaimed arched pine door which is suitable for use as a front door.
Category
Antique 19th Century Doors and Gates
Materials
Pine
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Half Cabinet / Commode
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful Biedermeier half cabinet from the time of the late Biedermeier around 1830. The furniture is covered with beautiful walnut veneer on a spruce body.
At the top there is a d...
Category
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Spruce
$3,709 Sale Price
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H 32.49 in W 34.45 in D 17.92 in
Baker Furniture English Regency Flame Mahogany Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous English Regency or Empire style extension dining table
By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road Collection"
USA, Late 20th Century
Gorgeous book-matched flame mahogany top, wi...
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
$6,995
H 30.25 in W 116 in D 46 in
Vintage Faux Bamboo Chinese Chippendale Chinoiserie Newly Upholstered Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely vintage faux bamboo Chinese Chippendale Chinoiserie bench. Newly upholstered with a fabulous blue and white fabric. No issues or damage. Dimensions: 38 L x 20 D x 18.5 H.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Faux Bamboo
$3,400
H 18.5 in W 38 in D 20 in
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier, in stock
All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique
Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass reg...
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Brass
Large Antique Moroccan Arabesque Style Octagonal Inlaid Table
Located in Houston, TX
Large antique Moroccan Arabesque style octagonal inlaid table.
This stunning Moroccan octagon shaped table is inlaid with various woods, bone and mother of pearl and dates to the 19...
Category
Vintage 1920s Moroccan Islamic Side Tables
Materials
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Biedermeier Table, South Germany, 1820-30
Located in Belmont, MA
This original Biedermeier table dates back to around 1820-30 and comes from Southern Germany. The table has a central column which stands on a trefoil base. All parts have a very pre...
Category
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Center Tables
Materials
Cherry
Joseph Konetsky Attribution, Folding Screen, Brass, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass folding screen or room divider attributed to Joseph Konetsky, USA, 1940s.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century French Empire Flame Mahogany Drop Front Secretary Desk
Located in Miami, FL
Classic antique Early 19th Century French Empire drop front secretary desk made with magnificent high quality flame mahogany adorned with bronze doré mounts and its original gray mar...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Secretaires
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Bronze
$6,240 Sale Price
20% Off
H 56.25 in W 38 in D 16 in
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Fret Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal fret coffee table for your home. Each fret coffee table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, glass and hardwood. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer fret coffee table, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A fret coffee table, designed in the Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made fret coffee table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Thomasville are consistently popular.
How Much is a Fret Coffee Table?
The average selling price for a fret coffee table at 1stDibs is $3,475, while they’re typically $1,482 on the low end and $8,900 for the highest priced.
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 Fret Coffee Table
- 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. - 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 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 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 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To authenticate your Noguchi coffee table, there are three different marks to look for. Isamu Noguchi’s signature will be on the edge of the table and on a medallion under the base. Even under the medallion, you will find Noguchi’s initials. Shop a collection of properly vetted Noguchi pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To stack books on a coffee table, place the largest one on the bottom with the spine facing the focal piece of furniture, usually the sofa. Then, add the next largest, lining up the inner edges so that the spines create a stepped effect. Continue adding books to complete the stack and top it off with a decorative object if you wish. Shop a variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, a coffee table should generally be lower than a couch. However, the top of the table should only be slightly lower than the couch to maintain a balanced look. A good rule of thumb is to choose a table no more than one inch shorter than your sofa's seat height. Explore a large collection of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024The average height of a coffee table is around 16 to 18 inches. Designers typically choose this height to create a balance between coffee tables and sofas. The average seat height of sofas is 17 to 18 inches, and experts typically recommend that coffee tables be no more than 1 inch shorter than sofa-seat height. Explore a diverse assortment of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024The best height for a coffee table is around 1 to 2 inches lower than the seat height of the adjacent sofa. Most sofas feature seat heights of around 17 or 18 inches. As a result, the most common height for coffee tables is 15 to 17 inches. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of coffee tables.
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