Why is it called a coffee table?

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.

Can a coffee table be too low?

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.

What size should a coffee table be?

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?

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.

Who invented the coffee table?

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.

What is the difference between a sofa table and a coffee table?

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.

What is the difference between a coffee table and a cocktail table?

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.

Are end tables taller than coffee tables?

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.

What is the difference between a center table and a coffee table?

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.

What is the difference between a coffee table and a console table?

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.

What is the difference between a side table and a coffee table?

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.

What is the standard size of a coffee table?

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.

What is a tray top coffee table?

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.

How do you style an oval coffee table?

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.

How do I style a Noguchi coffee table?

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.

How much does a coffee table cost?

On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.

When did coffee tables become popular?

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.

Are glass coffee tables durable?

Whether 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.

How big should a coffee table be for a sectional?

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.

How do I authenticate my Noguchi coffee table?

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.

Sphere Coffee Table

1970s Faux Coquina Stone Two-Tier Kinetic Sphere Coffee Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

1970s Faux Coquina Stone Two-Tier Kinetic Sphere Coffee Table This 1970s faux coquina stone two

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20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Composition

1970s Faux Coquina Stone Two-Tier Kinetic Sphere Coffee Table

$2,360 Sale Price

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H 16 in Dm 40 in

Tessellated Space Age Marble Sphere Coffee Table

Located in Miami, FL

A decorative orb sphere fused into a coffee table with a colored marble veneer in a tessellated

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble

Tessellated Space Age Marble Sphere Coffee Table

$3,450

H 16.5 in W 36 in D 36 in

Marble sphere coffee table by Roche Bobois, 1980s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Gorgeous vintage coffee table with 3 white marble spheres mounted on lucite bases topped with a a

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

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Marble

Marble sphere coffee table by Roche Bobois, 1980s

$2,097

H 15.75 in Dm 43.31 in

House of Slim Coffee Table - Marble Sphere Legs Coffee Table - Crema Marble

Located in CASUARINA, AU

The Jude Coffee Table by House of Slim is a refined statement of sculptural design and luxury

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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble

House of Slim Coffee Table - Marble Sphere Legs Coffee Table - Crema Marble

$2,200 / item

H 13.39 in W 29.53 in D 39.38 in

Italian Coffee Table with Red, Black & White Marble Spheres, 1990s

By Cattelan Italia

Located in Benalmadena, ES

Italian coffee table composed of three solid marble spheres in white, black, and red. This piece

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1990s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble

Italian Coffee Table with Red, Black & White Marble Spheres, 1990s

$2,393 Sale Price / set

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H 9.85 in Dm 9.85 in

Travertine Sphere Ball Leg Coffee Table by My Habitat Design

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

Crafted from a single material, this sculptural coffee table features a 3 cm thick, bullnose-edged

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2010s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble

Travertine Sphere Ball Leg Coffee Table by My Habitat Design

$4,667

H 13 in Dm 39.38 in

Viola Veined Sphere Ball Leg Coffee Table by My Habitat Design

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

Crafted from a single material, this coffee table features a 3 cm thick bullnose-edged top

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2010s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Viola Veined Sphere Ball Leg Coffee Table by My Habitat Design

$5,631 / item

H 13 in Dm 39.38 in

Long Coffee Table in Silver Veneer, Stainless Steel Pipes, Grey Sphere

By Studio Christine Kalia

Located in Larnaca, CY

lacquered in grey color. The SEA SURFACE long coffee table evolved out of its fellow designs of the high

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2010s Cypriot Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Stainless Steel

Long Coffee Table in Silver Veneer, Stainless Steel Pipes, Grey Sphere

$1,977 / item

H 12.41 in W 17.33 in D 64.97 in

Contemporary Cloud-Form Coffee Table with Epoxy Resin Spheres and Tempered Glass

By Maison Jansen

Located in Astoria, NY

, this cloud-form coffee table features an organically shaped top in clear tempered glass, resting

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2010s Polish Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Epoxy Resin

Contemporary Cloud-Form Coffee Table with Epoxy Resin Spheres and Tempered Glass

$1,900

H 12.5 in W 50 in D 31 in

Multicolored (Blue, Petrol, Lilac) Coffee Table with Stainless Steel and Spheres

By Studio Christine Kalia

Located in Larnaca, CY

A multicolored wooden side table with solid wood spheres hand carved on a manual wood lathe, a

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2010s European Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Multicolored (Blue, Petrol, Lilac) Coffee Table with Stainless Steel and Spheres

$2,393 / item

H 19.69 in Dm 35.44 in

Square Stone Coffee Table with Ball Sphere Base in Cream Portuguese Travertine

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

Square stone coffee table with ball sphere base in cream Portuguese Travertine A sculptural four

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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Stone, Limestone, Travertine, Marble

Square Stone Coffee Table with Ball Sphere Base in Cream Portuguese Travertine

$3,714 / item

H 11.82 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in

Vintage Design Table with Spheres and Marble, 1970s

Located in Benalmadena, ES

1970s table featuring a smoked glass top supported by acrylic spheres and square bases in black

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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Vintage Design Table with Spheres and Marble, 1970s

$957

H 15.75 in W 49.61 in D 20.08 in

Travertine Sphere Ball Leg Sculputral Organic Desk Table by My Habitat Design

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

sculptural base—two stacked sphere-shaped legs that double as functional art. On the opposite end, a

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2010s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Travertine Sphere Ball Leg Sculputral Organic Desk Table by My Habitat Design

$8,257 / item

H 28.75 in W 27.96 in D 59.85 in

Sphere on Sphere Mappa Burl Coffee Table in Beige

By Studio Christine Kalia

Located in Larnaca, CY

Mapa burl top surface and Swedish pine solid wood half and full spheres transparently matt

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2010s Cypriot Side Tables

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Wood, Burl

Sphere on Sphere Mappa Burl Coffee Table in Beige

$2,336 / item

H 15.75 in Dm 23.63 in

Round "Sphere" Granite Stone Coffee Table, Large

By Dusty Deco

Located in Los Angeles, CA

We love this table, the low look, the wooden orbs and the heavy stone. The wooden orbs are made out

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2010s Bosnian Sofa Tables

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Stone, Granite

Round "Sphere" Granite Stone Coffee Table, Large

$3,900 / item

H 11.82 in Dm 47.25 in

SPHERE Mappa Burl Veneer Solid Wood Pink Coffee Table

By Studio Christine Kalia

Located in Larnaca, CY

either as a twin composition or separated, coffee or side tables, dining or working desks, the SPHERE

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2010s European Tables

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Wood

SPHERE Mappa Burl Veneer Solid Wood Pink Coffee Table

$2,393 / item

H 15.75 in Dm 31.5 in

CLOUD Organic Shaped Glass Coffee Table with Blue Solid Wood Spheres

By Studio Christine Kalia

Located in Larnaca, CY

Tempered Glass with three solid wooden lacquered spheres. Captured on the moment of transition

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2010s Greek Center Tables

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Glass, Wood

CLOUD Organic Shaped Glass Coffee Table with Blue Solid Wood Spheres

$2,875 / item

H 11.82 in W 51.19 in D 51.19 in

SEA SURFACE Coffee Table Silver Veneer and Solid Wood Lilac Spheres

By Studio Christine Kalia

Located in Larnaca, CY

Silver Alpi Veneer attached on solid wood pastel lilac lacquered spheres. This table is the pilot

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2010s European Center Tables

Materials

Wood

SEA SURFACE Coffee Table Silver Veneer and Solid Wood Lilac Spheres

$2,513 / item

H 11.82 in Dm 51.19 in

Cloud II Organic Shaped Glass Coffee Table in Beige with Solid Wood Spheres

By Studio Christine Kalia

Located in Larnaca, CY

Tempered glass with three solid wooden lacquered spheres. Captured on the moment of transition

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2010s Cypriot Space Age Center Tables

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Glass, Wood

Cloud II Organic Shaped Glass Coffee Table in Beige with Solid Wood Spheres

$2,872 / item

H 11.82 in W 37.41 in D 59.06 in

Postmodern Rnd Tessellated Mactan Stone Side Table 4 Sphere Style Maitland Smith

By Maitland Smith

Located in Topeka, KS

triangular coffee table with a large sphere listed here for sale if they are still available. Marvelous

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Late 20th Century Philippine Post-Modern End Tables

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Stone

Postmodern Rnd Tessellated Mactan Stone Side Table 4 Sphere Style Maitland Smith

$1,295

H 21 in Dm 26 in

TRAVERTINE SPHERE, Sahi Natural Stone Ball, Book Shelf and Coffee Table Decor

Located in St Petersburg, US

. Whether gracing a desktop, a bookshelf, or a coffee table, SAHI adds a touch of sophistication to your

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21st Century and Contemporary European Minimalist Paperweights

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Travertine, Marble

TRAVERTINE SPHERE, Sahi Natural Stone Ball, Book Shelf and Coffee Table Decor

$120 / item

H 4 in Dm 4 in

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White Bronze Coffee Table with Rock Crystal Sphere "Il Bacio"

By Umberto Cinelli

Located in Rome, IT

Artistic coffee table in casted white bronze. The heavy circular top represents the solar eclipse

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Rock Crystal, Bronze

White Bronze Coffee Table with Rock Crystal Sphere "Il Bacio"

H 15.36 in Dm 47.25 in

Rose Bronze Coffee Table with Rock Crystal Sphere "Il Bacio"

By Umberto Cinelli

Located in Rome, IT

Artistic casted Rose bronze coffee table. The engraved detailed round top represents the solar

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2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Rock Crystal, Bronze

Rose Bronze Coffee Table with Rock Crystal Sphere "Il Bacio"

H 15.36 in Dm 47.25 in

Postmodern Tessellated Stone Geometric Sphere Form Cocktail Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Glamorous Postmodern tessellated stone geometric ball form coffee table with glass top, circa 1970s

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Vintage 1970s Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Stone, Marble

Postmodern Tessellated Stone Geometric Sphere Form Cocktail Table

H 17 in W 36 in D 36 in

Coffee Table MDF Top, Polished Stainless Steel Spheres and Carrara Marble

By Lorenzo Cereda

Located in Firenze, IT

000001 is just an illusion. MDF top, polished stainless steel spheres and white Carrara marble

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2010s Italian Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Carrara Marble, Stainless Steel

Coffee Table MDF Top, Polished Stainless Steel Spheres and Carrara Marble

H 15.75 in Dm 19.69 in

Tesselated Stone Sphere Coffee Table, 1980s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Unique tesselated orb sphere coffee table with a beveled round glass top. The bases are three

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

Materials

Stone

Tesselated Stone Sphere Coffee Table, 1980s

H 13.78 in Dm 43.31 in L 13.78 in

Mid Century Modern salmon pink sphere coffee table, Italy, 1970s

By Gae Aulenti

Located in amstelveen, NL

Impressive Mid Century Modern Italian sphere coffee table made in gorgeous light pink marble with

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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Mid Century Modern salmon pink sphere coffee table, Italy, 1970s

H 10.63 in W 45.67 in D 45.67 in

Fractured Resin Sphere Coffee Table

Located in New York, NY

Sculptural coffee table with 3 internally fractured resin spheres and glass top, American 1970's

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Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Fractured Resin Sphere Coffee Table

H 16 in Dm 42 in

Marble sphere coffee table, italy, 1980s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Rare and unique red marble 'sphere' or globe coffee table with a clear round glass top. Beautiful

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Vintage 1980s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Marble sphere coffee table, italy, 1980s

H 45.28 in W 14.57 in D 45.28 in

Vintage Marble Sphere Coffee Table, 1970s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Intruiging coffee table consisting of a 'split' marble sphere center piece mounted on a lucite base

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Vintage Marble Sphere Coffee Table, 1970s

H 14.57 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in

Vintage Marble Sphere Coffee Table, 1970s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Intruiging coffee table consisting of a 'split' marble sphere center piece mounted on a lucite base

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Vintage Marble Sphere Coffee Table, 1970s

H 14.57 in W 23.63 in L 14.57 in

Marble sphere coffee table by Roche Bobois, 1980s

By Roche Bobois

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Gorgeous vintage coffee table with 4 white marble spheres mounted on stepped lucite bases topped

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

Materials

Marble

Marble sphere coffee table by Roche Bobois, 1980s

H 13.39 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in

Late 20th Century Vintage Boho Wood Sphere Coffee Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A beautiful vintage Boho wood coffee table. Three large spheres with beautiful wood grain detail

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Late 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Late 20th Century Vintage Boho Wood Sphere Coffee Table

H 17 in W 48 in D 48 in

Asymmetrical Postmodern Marble Sphere Coffee Table with Round Glass Top

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Asymmetrical postmodern marble coffee table base with slope and sphere. Round glass is 3/4" thick

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1990s Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Asymmetrical Postmodern Marble Sphere Coffee Table with Round Glass Top

H 15.75 in W 42 in D 42 in

Contemporary Large Rectangular Clear Glass and Blue Ceramic Sphere Coffee Table

Located in Queens, NY

Contemporary large rectangular coffee table comprised of a rectangular clear glass top resting on

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20th Century Unknown Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Large Rectangular Clear Glass and Blue Ceramic Sphere Coffee Table

H 18.75 in W 80 in D 57.5 in

Marble Sphere Coffee Table by Cattelan, Italy, 1980s

By Cattelan Italia

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Rare and unique red marble 'sphere' or globe coffee table with a beveled glass top. Beautiful

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Marble

Marble Sphere Coffee Table by Cattelan, Italy, 1980s

H 10.63 in W 51.19 in L 10.63 in

1980's Postmodern Waterfall Glass & Stone Sphere Coffee Table Leon Rose for Pace

By Leon Rosen, Pace Furniture Company

Located in Portland, OR

A tempered glass waterfall 1980s coffee table. A very stylish 1980s coffee table made of tempered

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Vintage 1980s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Plaster

1980's Postmodern Waterfall Glass & Stone Sphere Coffee Table Leon Rose for Pace

H 16 in W 52 in D 30 in

Vintage Prism Spheres Lucite Coffee Cocktail Table Base

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage prism sphere column, of varying cuts and heights, lucite coffee cocktail table base. No

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Lucite

Vintage Prism Spheres Lucite Coffee Cocktail Table Base

H 15.5 in W 32 in D 16 in

Italian Coffee Table Of Black Spheres & Pyramidal Frustrums

Located in Chicago, IL

Four black gloss lacquered resin balls surmount burled mahogany truncated pyramids, supporting a square 5/8" thick beveled glass top. Labeled "Made In Italy."

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Late 20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Italian Coffee Table Of Black Spheres & Pyramidal Frustrums

H 15.25 in W 40 in D 40 in

Fiam Italia 1980s Glass Waterfall Cocktail Coffee Table with Black Sphere Base

By FIAM

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A Fiam Italia waterfall cocktail coffee table with black sphere base. This super cool postmodern

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Vintage 1980s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

Fiam Italia 1980s Glass Waterfall Cocktail Coffee Table with Black Sphere Base

H 15.25 in W 49.5 in D 27.5 in

Italian Coffee Table of Glass Top over Black Spheres on Mahogany Pyramids

Located in Chicago, IL

Four black gloss lacquered resin balls surmount burled mahogany truncated pyramids, supporting a square 5/8" thick beveled glass top. Labeled "Made In Italy.".

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Vintage 1980s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Resin, Glass, Lacquer

Italian Coffee Table of Glass Top over Black Spheres on Mahogany Pyramids

H 15.25 in W 40 in D 40 in

Burl Black Laquered Sphere Cocktail Table

Located in Houston, TX

1970s Burlwood and black lacquered cocktail table with smoked glass.

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20th Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Burl

Burl Black Laquered Sphere Cocktail Table

H 14.75 in W 42 in D 42 in

3 metallic glazed spheres

Located in North Miami, FL

A fantastic set of metallic glazed spheres. Can be used stacked together as a coffee table or

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Late 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Pottery

3 metallic glazed spheres

H 18 in Dm 18 in

Coffee Table in Marble Globe White Black and Red by Cattelan Italia, 1990s

By Cattelan Italia

Located in Milano, IT

the brand engraved in brass on the white sphere. The coffee table is made with three different marble

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1990s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Coffee Table in Marble Globe White Black and Red by Cattelan Italia, 1990s

H 11.03 in W 43.31 in D 27.96 in

Italian Pair of Gueridon with Thick Glass and Blown Glass Spheres from the 50's

Located in bari, IT

Rare gueridon couple with round tops in thick crystal, brass structure and stems enclosed by blown glass bubbles sublimated with gold leaf.

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

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Italian Pair of Gueridon with Thick Glass and Blown Glass Spheres from the 50's

H 16.93 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in

Postmodern Triangular Tessellated Stone Coffee Table Sphere Style Maitland Smith

By Maitland Smith

Located in Topeka, KS

this triangular coffee table, we have two additional matching side tables one with three spheres and

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Late 20th Century Philippine Post-Modern End Tables

Materials

Stone

Postmodern Triangular Tessellated Stone Coffee Table Sphere Style Maitland Smith

H 16.5 in W 31.5 in D 23 in

Postmodern Rnd Tessellated Mactan Stone Side Table 3 Sphere Style Maitland Smith

By Maitland Smith

Located in Topeka, KS

triangular coffee table with a large sphere listed here for sale if they are still available. Holy Mactan

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Late 20th Century Philippine Post-Modern End Tables

Materials

Stone

Postmodern Rnd Tessellated Mactan Stone Side Table 3 Sphere Style Maitland Smith

H 21 in Dm 26 in

Brilliant 1970s Modern Lucite Sphere Coffee Table

Located in Palm Springs, CA

It really is a brilliantly designed coffee table. Made entirely of Lucite, a large slab of Lucite

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Vintage 1970s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Lucite

Brilliant 1970s Modern Lucite Sphere Coffee Table

H 16 in W 30 in D 52 in

Vintage Chrome Spheres and Black Metal Coffee Table

Located in Austin, TX

French vintage coffee table with rounded rectangle glass top on chrome spheres, a uniquely shaped

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Vintage Chrome Spheres and Black Metal Coffee Table

H 17 in W 58.5 in D 35 in

Viola Veined Sphere Ball Leg Coffee Table by My Habitat Design

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

Crafted from a single material, this coffee table features a 3 cm thick bullnose-edged top

Category

2010s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Viola Veined Sphere Ball Leg Coffee Table by My Habitat Design

H 13 in Dm 39.38 in

Dramatic Postmodern Glass Coffee Table Four Spheres on Pyramid Wood Base 1970s

By Massimo and Lella Vignelli

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Coffee Table Postmodern coffee cocktail table dramatic presentation Four Spheres on Pyramid

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Vintage 1970s European Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood, Mahogany, Paint

Dramatic Postmodern Glass Coffee Table Four Spheres on Pyramid Wood Base 1970s

H 14.75 in W 42 in D 42 in

Greenery Meditation Stone Coffee Table

Located in Chicago, IL

greenery stone slab is elevated by a custom base of reclaimed wood spheres for use as a low coffee table

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail...

Materials

Stone

Greenery Meditation Stone Coffee Table

H 14.25 in W 50.75 in D 27 in

Picco's Sphere Coffee Table

Located in POZNAŃ, 30

Sphere coffee table, created by Picco Studio in the manner of space age. The project was created in

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21st Century and Contemporary French Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Concrete

Picco's Sphere Coffee Table

H 11.82 in W 27.56 in D 52.76 in

Modernist Waterfall Glass & Black Marble Sphere Coffee Table by Cattelan Italia

By Cattelan Italia

Located in Outremont, QC

Modernist Waterfall Glass & Black Marble Sphere Coffee Table by Cattelan Italia, 90's

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1990s European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Modernist Waterfall Glass & Black Marble Sphere Coffee Table by Cattelan Italia

H 13 in W 55 in D 29 in

LUCITE SPHERE COFFEE TABLE

Located in Miami, FL

Chic coffee table with four individual "bowling ball" size lucite spheres emulating crystal which

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Neal Small/Habitat "Light Spheres" Coffee Table

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Interesting coffee table with a "pop art" feel. Comprised of four 13.5 inch "polycrylic" spheres

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Neal Small/Habitat "Light Spheres" Coffee Table

H 16 in W 36 in D 36 in

Fractured Resin Sphere Coffee Table in the Style of Pierre Giraudon

By Andree Putman, Pierre Giraudon

Located in Waltham, MA

Superb coffee table comprised of large fractured resin spheres on a black lacquered base and glass

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Fractured Resin Sphere Coffee Table in the Style of Pierre Giraudon

H 15.75 in Dm 48 in

coffee table with 6 spheres

Located in New York, NY

german coffee table with spherical base in chrome and beveled glass top, c. 1950.

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coffee table with 6 spheres

H 18 in Dm 42 in

Low Coffee Table with Wooden Sphere Base

Located in Hudson, NY

Round glass top on three solid turned wooden balls; balls are flattened slightly at their bases. Pine and walnut. 1 cm thick glass.

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Low Coffee Table with Wooden Sphere Base

H 13.5 in Dm 47.25 in

Black Granite Low Coffee Table with Sphere Base

By Massimo and Lella Vignelli

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Black Granite Low Coffee Table with Resin Sphere Base *Very Good condition, no cracks or

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Black Granite Low Coffee Table with Sphere Base

H 9.5 in W 36 in D 36 in

A Bent Glass Coffee Table with Large Sphere Base

Located in London, GB

A Bent Glass Coffee Table with Large Sphere Base

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A Bent Glass Coffee Table with Large Sphere Base

H 15.4 in W 49.5 in D 30 in

Coffee table in rosewood and gilded carved sphere details

Located in Paris, FR

Coffee table in rosewood and gilded carved sphere details. Circa 1930

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A Dark Bronze Lacquered Sphere Based Coffee Table 1980s

Located in London, GB

A Dark Bronze Lacquered Sphere Based Coffee Table with Glass Top 1980s, Talisman Edition

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A Dark Bronze Lacquered Sphere Based Coffee Table 1980s

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White Bronze Coffee Table with Rock Crystal Sphere "Il Bacio"

By Umberto Cinelli

Located in Rome, IT

Artistic coffee table in casted white bronze. The heavy circular top represent the solar eclipse of

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U&I Coffee Table with Brass Storage Sphere by Birnam Wood Studio

By Suna Bonometti, Birnam Wood Studio

Located in Ridgewood, NY

Drawing together highly distilled forms and sensuous curves, the U & I coffee table emphasizes

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U&I Coffee Table with Brass Storage Sphere by Birnam Wood Studio

H 16 in W 30 in L 16 in

COFFEE TABLE BY JANSEN

Located in New York, NY

FRENCH 1940'S GILDED BRONZE COFFEE TABLE WITH SPHERE DETAIL ON EACH END BY JANSEN

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H 17.5 in W 42 in D 18 in

French Art Deco Iron "Arrow/Shere" Coffee or Cocktail Table, 1940s

Located in Hialeah, FL

A French Art Deco arrow and sphere detailed coffee or cocktail table in iron.

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

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H 15.75 in W 51 in D 31.5 in

Glass Coffee Table with Plaster Sphere Base

Located in Hudson, NY

Here is a great coffee table with a thick glass top with waterfall edge. The base is a slightly

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Vintage 1980s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass Coffee Table with Plaster Sphere Base

H 15 in W 50 in D 30 in

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Located in New York, NY

Pine coffee table with threaded base and three sphere feet manufactured by a local wood worker. The

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21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Pine

Pine Coffee Table with Threaded Base and Three Sphere Feet

H 19.5 in Dm 36 in

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Sphere Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal sphere coffee table for your home. Each sphere coffee table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, stone and metal. There are 12 variations of the antique or vintage sphere coffee table you’re looking for, while we also have 4 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect sphere coffee table — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A sphere coffee table made by Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. A well-made sphere coffee table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Umberto Cinelli, Birnam Wood Studio and Cattelan Italia are consistently popular.

How Much is a Sphere Coffee Table?

The average selling price for a sphere coffee table at 1stDibs is $4,225, while they’re typically $1,165 on the low end and $46,427 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 Sphere Coffee Table

Why is it called a coffee table?
1 Answer
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.
Can a coffee table be too low?
1 Answer
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.
What size should a coffee table be?
1 Answer
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?
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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.
Who invented the coffee table?
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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.

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What is the difference between a sofa table and a coffee table?
1 Answer
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.
What is the difference between a coffee table and a cocktail table?
1 Answer
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.
Are end tables taller than coffee tables?
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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.

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What is the difference between a center table and a coffee table?
1 Answer
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.
What is the difference between a coffee table and a console table?
1 Answer
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.
What is the difference between a side table and a coffee table?
1 Answer
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.
What is the standard size of a coffee table?
1 Answer
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.
What is a tray top coffee table?
1 Answer
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.
How do you style an oval coffee table?
1 Answer
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.
How do I style a Noguchi coffee table?
1 Answer
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.
How much does a coffee table cost?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.
When did coffee tables become popular?
1 Answer
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.
Are glass coffee tables durable?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
Whether 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.
How big should a coffee table be for a sectional?
1 Answer
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.
How do I authenticate my Noguchi coffee table?
1 Answer
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.

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