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
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$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
$1,927 Sale Price
20% Off
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
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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
$1,927 Sale Price
20% Off
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.
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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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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
- 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 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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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