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Aroa Italian Travertine Marble Coffee Table MidCentury Modern Design Marquetry
Aroa Italian Travertine Marble Coffee Table MidCentury Modern Design Marquetry

Aroa Italian Travertine Marble Coffee Table MidCentury Modern Design Marquetry

By Joaquín Moll, Meddel

Located in VALVERDE DEL MAJANO, CL

Aroa Italian Travertine Marble Coffee Table MidCentury Modern Design Marquetry The Aroa coffee table is an original 1980s design by Joaquín Moll, manufactured in Spain by Creaciones ...

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Vintage 1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Crystal, Travertine, Marble

Masa Contemporary Design Italian Travertine Marble Coffee Table Bespoke Luxury
Masa Contemporary Design Italian Travertine Marble Coffee Table Bespoke Luxury

Masa Contemporary Design Italian Travertine Marble Coffee Table Bespoke Luxury

By Meddel, Joaquín Moll

Located in VALVERDE DEL MAJANO, CL

Masa Contemporary Design Italian Travertine Marble Coffee Table Bespoke Luxury The Masa marble center table is a striking piece of contemporary design crafted entirely in Roman trave...

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2010s Spanish Modern Center Tables

Materials

Crystal, Travertine, Marble

1970s Gilt-bronze Coffee Table with Leaves and Branches and a Glass Top.
1970s Gilt-bronze Coffee Table with Leaves and Branches and a Glass Top.

1970s Gilt-bronze Coffee Table with Leaves and Branches and a Glass Top.

Located in Marbella, ES

Rectangular coffee table featuring a clear glass top and a striking, sculptural metal base with a gold finish. The structure mimics intertwined branches with organic forms, embellish...

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Vintage 1970s Spanish Center Tables

Materials

Bronze

Coffee table with a brown methacrylate frame and a white veined marble top
Coffee table with a brown methacrylate frame and a white veined marble top

Coffee table with a brown methacrylate frame and a white veined marble top

Located in Madrid, España

Coffee table with a brown methacrylate frame and a white veined marble top - Spain - c. 1980 Dimensions: 41 x 80 x 40 cm

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Vintage 1980s Spanish Center Tables

Materials

Marble

Coffee table with iron frame, gilt bronze legs and top in white marble
Coffee table with iron frame, gilt bronze legs and top in white marble

Coffee table with iron frame, gilt bronze legs and top in white marble

Located in Madrid, España

Coffee table with iron frame, gilt bronze legs, and a gray-veined white marble top – Bourgeois-Bohemian style – Spain – c. 1960 Dimensions: 51 x 119 x 80 cm

Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Center Tables

Materials

Marble, Bronze

RIBER Bateig Limestone Marble Coffee Table Luxury Modern Glass & Stone Design
RIBER Bateig Limestone Marble Coffee Table Luxury Modern Glass & Stone Design

RIBER Bateig Limestone Marble Coffee Table Luxury Modern Glass & Stone Design

By Joaquín Moll, Meddel

Located in VALVERDE DEL MAJANO, CL

RIBER Bateig Limestone Marble Coffee Table Luxury Modern Glass & Stone Design Riber bateig limestone coffee table is a contemporary and highly refined centre table designed by Jo...

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2010s Spanish Modern Center Tables

Materials

Crystal, Limestone, Marble, Sandstone

Contemporary Dining Table 'Murakami' by Obstacles, Solid Oak, Coffee
Contemporary Dining Table 'Murakami' by Obstacles, Solid Oak, Coffee

Contemporary Dining Table 'Murakami' by Obstacles, Solid Oak, Coffee

By Obstacles, Yoyo Balagué

Located in Paris, IDF

'Murakami' Dining Table designed by Studio Obstacles in collaboration with Spanish artist Yoyo Balagué.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

Coffee table with a black lacquered wood frame, gilt brass details, and a mirror
Coffee table with a black lacquered wood frame, gilt brass details, and a mirror

Coffee table with a black lacquered wood frame, gilt brass details, and a mirror

Located in Madrid, España

Coffee table with a black lacquered wood frame, gilt brass details, and a mirrored top - Spain - c. 1960 Dimensions: 47 x 116 x 116 cm

Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Center Tables

Materials

Brass

Luxury Red Marble Coffee Table Mina Joaquín Moll Bespoke Modern Design Furniture
Luxury Red Marble Coffee Table Mina Joaquín Moll Bespoke Modern Design Furniture

Luxury Red Marble Coffee Table Mina Joaquín Moll Bespoke Modern Design Furniture

By Meddel, Joaquín Moll

Located in VALVERDE DEL MAJANO, CL

Luxury red alicante marble coffee table mina is a bold and elegant centrepiece designed by Joaquín Moll for Meddel Spain.

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2010s Spanish Modern Center Tables

Materials

Stone, Marble, Metal

ANTEA Coffee Table Black Marquina Marble Cream Marble Glass Joaquín Moll Design
ANTEA Coffee Table Black Marquina Marble Cream Marble Glass Joaquín Moll Design

ANTEA Coffee Table Black Marquina Marble Cream Marble Glass Joaquín Moll Design

By Meddel, Joaquín Moll

Located in VALVERDE DEL MAJANO, CL

ANTEA Coffee Table Black Marquina Marble Cream Marble Glass Joaquín Moll Design ANTEA is a refined coffee table that combines noble materials, balanced geometry, and contemporary ele...

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2010s Spanish Modern Center Tables

Materials

Marble

PULSE Italian Travertine Marble Coffee Table Luxury Bespoke Design New Furniture
PULSE Italian Travertine Marble Coffee Table Luxury Bespoke Design New Furniture

PULSE Italian Travertine Marble Coffee Table Luxury Bespoke Design New Furniture

By Joaquín Moll, Meddel

Located in VALVERDE DEL MAJANO, CL

PULSE Italian Travertine Marble Coffee Table Luxury Bespoke Design New Furniture Roman travertine marble coffee table pulse is a refined and contemporary centre table designed by Joa...

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2010s Spanish Modern Center Tables

Materials

Stone, Crystal, Limestone, Marble, Sandstone, Metal, Iron

Glass & Lucite Rectangula Coffee Table with Gold Metal Frame and Two Tiers
Glass & Lucite Rectangula Coffee Table with Gold Metal Frame and Two Tiers

Glass & Lucite Rectangula Coffee Table with Gold Metal Frame and Two Tiers

Located in Miami, FL

Contemporary-style coffee table featuring an elegant combination of materials that create a light and sophisticated look. The top is made of clear glass, allowing the lower structure...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Metal

Luxury Oxide Slate & Crystal Coffee Table Fornix 2.0 Joaquín Moll Bespoke Design
Luxury Oxide Slate & Crystal Coffee Table Fornix 2.0 Joaquín Moll Bespoke Design

Luxury Oxide Slate & Crystal Coffee Table Fornix 2.0 Joaquín Moll Bespoke Design

By Meddel, Joaquín Moll

Located in VALVERDE DEL MAJANO, CL

Luxury oxide slate coffee table fornix 2.0 is a contemporary reinvention of a classic design by Meddel Spain and designer Joaquín Moll.

Category

2010s Spanish Modern Center Tables

Materials

Stone, Crystal, Marble, Slate

Large Lenar Black Slate and Glass Coffee Table by Meddel, Architectural Design
Large Lenar Black Slate and Glass Coffee Table by Meddel, Architectural Design

Large Lenar Black Slate and Glass Coffee Table by Meddel, Architectural Design

By Joaquín Moll, Meddel

Located in VALVERDE DEL MAJANO, CL

Large Lenar Black Slate and Glass Coffee Table by Meddel, Architectural Design The Lenar coffee table is one of Meddel’s most iconic and best-selling designs, celebrated for its arch...

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2010s Spanish Organic Modern Center Tables

Materials

Stone, Marble, Slate

1970s Rectangular Coffee Table with a Gray Stone Top and a Geometric Metal Base
1970s Rectangular Coffee Table with a Gray Stone Top and a Geometric Metal Base

1970s Rectangular Coffee Table with a Gray Stone Top and a Geometric Metal Base

Located in Marbella, ES

A rectangular table featuring a grey top, patterned with veins and small, light-colored, irregularly distributed markings. The edge has a rough, stratified texture that contrasts wit...

Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Center Tables

Materials

Stone, Iron

Luxury Black Slate & Glass Coffee Table Lenar 2.0 Joaquín Moll Bespoke Design
Luxury Black Slate & Glass Coffee Table Lenar 2.0 Joaquín Moll Bespoke Design

Luxury Black Slate & Glass Coffee Table Lenar 2.0 Joaquín Moll Bespoke Design

By Joaquín Moll, Meddel

Located in VALVERDE DEL MAJANO, CL

Luxury black slate coffee table lenar 2.0 is a modern reinvention of a classic Meddel Spain design by Joaquín Moll.

Category

2010s Spanish Modern Center Tables

Materials

Slate, Marble, Crystal, Stone, Metal

ORBIT Vintage Marble Coffee Table Emperor, Solid Marble, Elegant, One of a Kind
ORBIT Vintage Marble Coffee Table Emperor, Solid Marble, Elegant, One of a Kind

ORBIT Vintage Marble Coffee Table Emperor, Solid Marble, Elegant, One of a Kind

By Joaquín Moll, Meddel

Located in VALVERDE DEL MAJANO, CL

Its rarity, original 1990s character, sculptural form, and use of solid Spanish marble make it an outstanding acquisition for collectors, interior designers, and anyone searching for...

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1990s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Marble

Vintage Light Solid Oak Coffee Table
Vintage Light Solid Oak Coffee Table

Vintage Light Solid Oak Coffee Table

Located in Miami, FL

Light Oak coffee table, circa 1950s.  

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Colonial Revival Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Oak

Single Coffee Table, Half Moon Shape, Brass/Steel & HighGloss Laminate, Size S
Single Coffee Table, Half Moon Shape, Brass/Steel & HighGloss Laminate, Size S

Single Coffee Table, Half Moon Shape, Brass/Steel & HighGloss Laminate, Size S

By Jover + Valls

Located in Alcoy, Alicante

Luna Fusión Collection - Coffee Tables, Side Tables, Auxiliary Tables Luna Fusión, a collection of moon-inspired coffee and auxiliary tables, blends two premium materials to create ...

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Early 2000s Spanish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

Single Vintage Coffee Table, Brass/Steel, Full or Half Moon, Handcrafted, Size S
Single Vintage Coffee Table, Brass/Steel, Full or Half Moon, Handcrafted, Size S

Single Vintage Coffee Table, Brass/Steel, Full or Half Moon, Handcrafted, Size S

By Jover + Valls

Located in Alcoy, Alicante

Luna Brass/Steel Collection - Coffee table / Side Tables / Auxiliary Tables Luna Brass/Steel Collection of side and coffee tables, a collection of moon-inspired tables, handcrafted ...

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Early 2000s Spanish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

Single Vintage Coffee Table, Brass/Steel, Full or Half Moon, Handcrafted, Size L
Single Vintage Coffee Table, Brass/Steel, Full or Half Moon, Handcrafted, Size L

Single Vintage Coffee Table, Brass/Steel, Full or Half Moon, Handcrafted, Size L

By Jover + Valls

Located in Alcoy, Alicante

Luna Brass/Steel Collection - Coffee table / Side Tables / Auxiliary Tables Luna Brass/Steel Collection of side and coffee tables, a collection of moon-inspired tables, handcrafted ...

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Early 2000s Spanish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

Single Vintage Coffee Table, Brass/Steel, Full or Half Moon, Handcrafted, Size M
Single Vintage Coffee Table, Brass/Steel, Full or Half Moon, Handcrafted, Size M

Single Vintage Coffee Table, Brass/Steel, Full or Half Moon, Handcrafted, Size M

By Jover + Valls

Located in Alcoy, Alicante

Luna Brass/Steel Collection - Coffee table / Side Tables / Auxiliary Tables Luna Brass/Steel Collection of side and coffee tables, a collection of moon-inspired tables, handcrafted ...

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Early 2000s Spanish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

Coffee Table, High Gloss Laminate, Full Moon or Half Moon, Handcrafted, Size M
Coffee Table, High Gloss Laminate, Full Moon or Half Moon, Handcrafted, Size M

Coffee Table, High Gloss Laminate, Full Moon or Half Moon, Handcrafted, Size M

By Jover + Valls

Located in Alcoy, Alicante

Luna High Gloss Laminate Collection - Coffee table / Side Tables / Auxiliary Tables The Luna Collection, featuring moon-inspired shape tables, offers versatile pieces that function ...

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Early 2000s Spanish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

Coffee Table High Gloss Laminated Top Brass Tape Framed Black Pedestal Base M
Coffee Table High Gloss Laminated Top Brass Tape Framed Black Pedestal Base M

Coffee Table High Gloss Laminated Top Brass Tape Framed Black Pedestal Base M

By Jover + Valls

Located in Alcoy, Alicante

Julieta Collection. Coffee Table High Gloss Laminated Top Brass Tape Framed Black Pedestal Base Medium Size Introducing the stunning console table with black powder-coated steel c...

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2010s Spanish Modern Center Tables

Materials

Brass, Cut Steel

Coffee Table High Gloss Laminated Top Brass Tape Framed Black Pedestal Base L
Coffee Table High Gloss Laminated Top Brass Tape Framed Black Pedestal Base L

Coffee Table High Gloss Laminated Top Brass Tape Framed Black Pedestal Base L

By Jover + Valls

Located in Alcoy, Alicante

Julieta Collection. Coffee Table High Gloss Top, Brass Tape Framed and Steel Black Conical Legs Brass End.

Category

2010s Spanish Modern Center Tables

Materials

Brass, Cut Steel

Set of Two Coffee Tables, Moon Shapes, High Gloss Laminate, Handcrafted - Size L
Set of Two Coffee Tables, Moon Shapes, High Gloss Laminate, Handcrafted - Size L

Set of Two Coffee Tables, Moon Shapes, High Gloss Laminate, Handcrafted - Size L

By Jover + Valls

Located in Alcoy, Alicante

Luna High Gloss Laminate Collection - Coffee table / Side Tables / Auxiliary Tables Luna Table Set in High Gloss Laminate is a stunning collection of moon-inspired tables, meticulou...

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Early 2000s Spanish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

Set of Two Coffee Tables, High Gloss Laminate, Moon Shapes, Handcrafted - Size M
Set of Two Coffee Tables, High Gloss Laminate, Moon Shapes, Handcrafted - Size M

Set of Two Coffee Tables, High Gloss Laminate, Moon Shapes, Handcrafted - Size M

By Jover + Valls

Located in Alcoy, Alicante

Luna High Gloss Laminate Collection - Coffee table / Side Tables / Auxiliary Tables Luna Table Set in High Gloss Laminate is a stunning collection of moon-inspired tables, meticulou...

Category

Early 2000s Spanish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

Set of Two Coffee Tables, Brass or Steel, Moon Shapes, Handcrafted, Size M
Set of Two Coffee Tables, Brass or Steel, Moon Shapes, Handcrafted, Size M

Set of Two Coffee Tables, Brass or Steel, Moon Shapes, Handcrafted, Size M

By Jover + Valls

Located in Alcoy, Alicante

Luna Brass/Steel Collection - Coffee table / Side Tables / Auxiliary Tables The Luna Brass/Steel Table Set, crafted in our Spanish workshop, is fashioned entirely from satin brass o...

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Early 2000s Spanish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

Yala Coffee Table in Teak Hand Carved Organic Form and Texture, In Stock
Yala Coffee Table in Teak Hand Carved Organic Form and Texture, In Stock

Yala Coffee Table in Teak Hand Carved Organic Form and Texture, In Stock

Located in Palma, ES

Defined by smooth lines and graceful curves, the Yala Coffee Table exudes a quiet elegance, achieved through exceptional materials and uncompromising craftsmanship. This versatile ce...

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Teak, Wood

Yala Coffee Table in Blackened Teak Hand Carved Form and Texture, In Stock
Yala Coffee Table in Blackened Teak Hand Carved Form and Texture, In Stock

Yala Coffee Table in Blackened Teak Hand Carved Form and Texture, In Stock

Located in Palma, ES

Defined by smooth lines and graceful curves, the Yala Coffee Table exudes a quiet elegance, achieved through exceptional materials and uncompromising craftsmanship. This versatile ce...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Teak, Wood

Triangular Black Powder Coated Iron by Max Enrich Model Side or coffee table
Triangular Black Powder Coated Iron by Max Enrich Model Side or coffee table

Triangular Black Powder Coated Iron by Max Enrich Model Side or coffee table

By Max Enrich

Located in Barcelona, ES

Thin collection manufactured by Max Enrich Barcelona, 2018 Powder coated iron Measurements 150cm (diag) x 80cm x 46 H cm / 59.05 in x 31.49 in x 18.11 H in.  

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Iron

20th Century Spanish Turned Round Bamboo Coffee Table with Glass Top
20th Century Spanish Turned Round Bamboo Coffee Table with Glass Top

20th Century Spanish Turned Round Bamboo Coffee Table with Glass Top

Located in Miami, FL

20th century turned round bamboo coffee table with glass top.

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Bamboo

Primitive Antique 1740 Spanish 18th Century Three Legged Bench or Coffee Table
Primitive Antique 1740 Spanish 18th Century Three Legged Bench or Coffee Table

Primitive Antique 1740 Spanish 18th Century Three Legged Bench or Coffee Table

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, super rare 18th century Spanish primitive three legged bench which can be used as a coffee table.

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Antique 1740s Spanish Primitive Benches

Materials

Wood

Dali The Work and the Man by Robert Descharnes Hardcover Coffee Table Art Book
Dali The Work and the Man by Robert Descharnes Hardcover Coffee Table Art Book

Dali The Work and the Man by Robert Descharnes Hardcover Coffee Table Art Book

By (after) Salvador Dali

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

This is a beautiful large coffee table art book. Salvador Domingo Felipe Jacinto Dalí i Domènech, 1st Marquess of Dalí of Púbol Catalan: Spanish: 11 May 1904 – 23 January 1989) wa...

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20th Century Spanish Post-Modern Books

Materials

Paper

Pair of Spanish Brass Candleholders by David Marshall, 1970s
Pair of Spanish Brass Candleholders by David Marshall, 1970s

Pair of Spanish Brass Candleholders by David Marshall, 1970s

By David Marshall

Located in Chicago, IL

For the last five decades, he has cast bronze and aluminum sculptures from his remote farm studio in the Andalucian countryside of southern Spain. His coffee tables, wall panels, and...

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Vintage 1970s Spanish Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Metal, Brass

Terracotta, flowers and resin coffee table Il laghetto di Daisy by Manu Crotti
Terracotta, flowers and resin coffee table Il laghetto di Daisy by Manu Crotti

Terracotta, flowers and resin coffee table Il laghetto di Daisy by Manu Crotti

By Rossana Orlandi

Located in Milan, IT

Experimenting with new forms with red earth from Ibiza Earthenware, resins, assemblages, shapes and colours. For some time, I had the desire to work with clay, and living in Ibiza d...

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2010s Spanish Arts and Crafts Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta, Resin

Juan & Paloma Garrido, Peak, Nickel-plate and Glass Coffee Table, Spain, 2017
Juan & Paloma Garrido, Peak, Nickel-plate and Glass Coffee Table, Spain, 2017

Juan & Paloma Garrido, Peak, Nickel-plate and Glass Coffee Table, Spain, 2017

By Juan and Paloma Garrido

Located in New York, NY

Because of its many angles and broad reflective surfaces, this brilliant, nickel plated coffee table, made by Juan and Paloma Garrido of Spain, generates a dazzling array of planes o...

Category

2010s Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Nickel

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Spanish Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Spanish coffee table you’re looking for. A Spanish coffee table — often made from metal, wood and iron — can elevate any home. There are 434 variations of the antique or vintage Spanish coffee table you’re looking for, while we also have 131 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the Spanish coffee table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A Spanish coffee table, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Adolfo Abejon, Sarreid Ltd. and Italo Valenti each produced at least one beautiful Spanish coffee table that is worth considering.

How Much is a Spanish Coffee Table?

Prices for a Spanish coffee table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $59 and can go as high as $107,929, while the average can fetch as much as $2,965.

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 Spanish 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 ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
    "Coffee table" and "cocktail table" are used interchangeably; cocktail table is the more traditional term, often applied to lower, more formal designs.
  • 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 ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
    As a general rule, choose a coffee table roughly two-thirds the length of the sofa, with the top 1 to 2 inches lower than the seat cushions.
  • 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.