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Round Lucite Spiral Coffee Table, USA, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Round Lucite spiral coffee table. USA, 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lucite
Spiral Coffee Table in Spalted Maple by Howard Werner
By Howard Werner
Located in Phoenix, AZ
One off studio crafted coffee table by Howard Werner from 1980. This spiral masterpiece was
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Maple
Restored Round Two-Tier Rattan Spiral Coffee Table w/ Glass Top
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Elevate your living space with our restored round rattan coffee table featuring a glass top with a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan
Oak Coffee Table with Spiral Blackened Steel Base
By Mar Silver
Located in Westport, CT
This versatile modern oak coffee table with a blackened steel spiral base provides great interest
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Helix Spiral Lucite Coffee Table
Located in Denton, TX
Helix Spiral Lucite and glass coffee table.
Category
Vintage 1980s Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
Coffee Table, Spiral Tubular Base
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Coffee table with amazing spiral chrome base, unknown designer, circa 1960.
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Jacobean Style Spiral Leg Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A rustic Jacobean-style spiral leg coffee table with a glass top. This rectangular coffee table has
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Jacobean Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Materials
Glass, Wood
Spiralling Wood and Glass Coffee Table, circa 1970
Located in Surbiton, GB
A deep brown lacquered spiralling wood and glass coffee table after Vladimir Kagan’s snail table
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Oak Coffee Table with Spiral Blackened Steel Base
By Mar Silver
Located in Westport, CT
This versatile modern oak coffee table with a blackened steel spiral base provides great interest
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Oak Coffee Table with Spiral Blackened Steel Base
By Mar Silver
Located in Westport, CT
This versatile modern oak coffee table with a blackened steel spiral base provides great interest
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Spiral Leg Folk Art Coffee Table by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. Spiral legs and original patina. From the Museum of Folk Art NYC.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Post modern lucite snail spiral glass top coffee table
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Post modern lucite snail spiral glass top coffee table. Base is made of clear polished lucite
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Plexiglass
Lucite Spiral Coil Spring Base Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lucite spiral coil spring base Mid-Century Modern coffee table. Item features shapely lucite top
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lucite
Vintage Brass Hollywood Regency Spiral Twist Oval Coffee Table Base Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage brass Hollywood Regency spiral twist oval coffee table base attr. Mastercraft. Item
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 17 in W 35.5 in D 22 in
Vintage Italian Space Age Glass and Chrome Spiral Base Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in Chesham, GB
A glass and tubular metal coffee table with a spiral pedestal base in a Space Age style
Category
Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
H 16.54 in W 35.83 in D 35.83 in
Round Spiral Table by Dainte
Located in Geneve, CH
Round Spiral Table by Dainte
Dimensions: D 47 x H 55 cm.
Materials: Crystal.
This finely crafted
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Crystal
20th Century Eugenio Quarti Coffee Table in Brass and Murano Spiral Glass '30s
By Eugenio Quarti
Located in Turin, Turin
Very rare coffee Table designed by Atelier Quarti, illustrious master of the art of marquetry in
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 20.08 in Dm 39.38 in
Large Round Spiral Table by Dainte
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Round Spiral Table by Dainte
Dimensions: D 65 x H 65 cm.
Materials: Crystal.
This finely
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Crystal
Low Chinese Kang Table with Spiral Spandrels, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
firm, subtly textured surface, making it ideal as a coffee table or low console.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Elm
Coming to Life Coffee Table
By Nada Debs
Located in Paris, FR
human hand is a voice, and the artisan a storyteller. In this table, the organic wood top retains its
Category
2010s Lebanese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
Vintage Contemporary Twisted Lucite Coffee Table
Located in west palm beach, FL
Spectacular vintage twisted lucite coffee table. Two independent spirals of gorgeous clear lucite
Category
Late 20th Century North American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lucite
Vintage Portuguese Marble & Lucite Coffee Table
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Staircase Lucite Coffee Table.
Approximate measurements in inches
16" high
46" wide
20" deep
Marble is 3
Category
Vintage 1960s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
La Voie d'or (coffee table)
Located in PARIS, FR
sculptures, in which our coffee table and our sofa end are part of: La Voie d’or. In the words of the artist
Category
2010s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Vladimir Kagan Snail Coffee Table in Walnut
By Selig, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For sale, the iconic design, the snail table by Vladimir Kagan. Freshly refinished walnut spiral
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Vortex Medium Table by Piegatto, a Sculptural Coffee Table
Located in Guatemala, GU
Table made with horizontal sections of laminated birch and spruce wood (18.5 mm thickness each
Category
2010s Guatemalan Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plywood
Tommaso Barbi Coffee Table Hollywood Regency Style
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Buxton, GB
This vintage large Tommaso Barbi coffee table in white ceramic and brass is a stunning addition to
Category
20th Century French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Sculptural Brass and Glass Coffee Table
Located in South Salem, NY
Italian brass cocktail table with glass top. The brass base is made of twin helix spirals with one
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Pipi Coffee Table by Daniel Boddam, Walnut
By Daniel Boddam Studio
Located in Sydney, NSW
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The Pipi Coffee Table
is hand-made in Australia to order using sustainably forested timber and low
Category
2010s Australian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Industrial, Vortex Coffee Table in Polished Metal Finish
By Duffy London
Located in London, GB
For the Vortex coffee table, Duffy London aims to recreate the mesmerizing spiraling effect of a
Category
2010s British Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Wood and Black Steel Midcentury Modern Coffee Table
By Alex de Rouvray
Located in PARIS, FR
Like petals of wood on a metallic stem, the panels of the Mayet Coffee Table are connected to a
Category
2010s Romanian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Soul Sculpture Black Coffee Table by Veronica Mar
Located in Geneve, CH
Soul sculpture black coffee table by Veronica Mar
Dimensions: D150 x W80 x H30 cm.
Materials
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Soul Sculpture White Coffee Table by Veronica Mar
Located in Geneve, CH
Soul sculpture white coffee table by Veronica Mar
Dimensions: D150 x W80 x H30 cm
Materials
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
20th Century French Iron Coffee Table with Marble Top
Located in High Point, NC
This exquisite coffee table was made in 20th-century France.The elaborate detailing of the wrought
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Iron
Mid-century Hand-woven Rattan and Glass Coffee Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Hand crafted, with a symmetrical spiral design on the top and the midsection of the base “cinched
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Italian 19th Century Walnut, Bone and Ebony Coffee Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very attractive Italian 19th century walnut, bone and ebony coffee table. The table is raised by
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bone, Ebony, Walnut
Unique Pia Manu Handcrafted Coffee Table in Pyrite and Ammonite
By Pia Manu
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pia Manu, coffee table, pyrite mineral, Ammonite, iron, burnished concrete, Belgium, 1960s
This
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Concrete, Pyrite, Iron
Pair Tommaso Barbi White Ceramic and Brass Coffee Tables, Italy 1970s
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Almelo, NL
Stunning pair of two large Tommaso barbi white ceramic and brass coffee tables made and designed in
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 15.36 in W 45.28 in D 45.28 in
MidCentury Italian Round Coffee Table in Rattan and Bamboo, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Outstanding midcentury round coffee table in curved bamboo and rattan. This lovely piece was
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker, Cane
Midcentury Italian Round Rattan and Bamboo Coffee Table with Lower Shelf, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury round coffee table in rattan, wicker and bamboo. This wonderful French Riviera
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker
H 19.69 in Dm 20.08 in
"Fragments in Time" Glass Topped Coffee Table With Mirror Finished Steel Base
By Kalarara
Located in Roma, RM
“FRAGMENTS IN TIME” is a one-of-a-kind coffee table, that combines minimalist modern design with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
English Queen Anne Style 1910 Burl Walnut Coffee Table with Bookmatched Tray Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Queen Anne style burl walnut coffee table from circa 1910 with bookmatched tray top
Category
Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut, Burl
H 17.3 in W 24.4 in D 16.9 in
20th Century Black Italian Metal Coffee, Sofa Table in the Style of Toni Corde
By Toni Cordero
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A black, vintage late Mid-Century Modern triangular coffee, sofa table with convex sides made of
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
H 38.25 in W 39.5 in D 18.5 in
Rustic Turned Leg Cocktail Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
An antiqued wood cocktail table with two end drawers, on spiral turned legs joined by a solid
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Rollercoaster Medium Table, Stainless Steel with Titanium Gold Color Finish
By Janne Kyttanen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
luxurious 24-karat gold finishes.
Round coffee table, cocktail table, round table, titanium gold, center
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 15.75 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Brass with Inlay Marble Top Cocktail/Side Table, Spain, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
1960s Spanish hexagonally shaped brass cocktail table
Inlaid marble top
Tripod leg with spiral
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Rollercoaster Medium Table, Stainless Steel with Titanium Gold Color Finish
By Janne Kyttanen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An infinite spiral created in sleek stainless steel. Available in stainless steel, copper and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 15.75 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
"Helix Spiral Swivel" Coffee Table after a model by D. Lane, France, Circa 1980
By Danny Lane
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful vintage low table inspired by the style of Danny Lane, helix spiral stacked glass with
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Tables
Materials
Glass
H 29.14 in W 18.9 in D 17.72 in
Rollercoaster Medium Coffee Table, Stainless Steel Copper-Plated
By Janne Kyttanen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An infinite spiral created in sleek stainless steel. Available in stainless steel, copper and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel, Copper
Rollercoaster Medium Coffee Table Stainless Steel Gold-Plated
By Janne Kyttanen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An infinite spiral created in sleek stainless steel. Available in stainless steel, copper and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel, Gold
Rollercoaster Medium Coffee Table, Polished Stainless Steel
By Janne Kyttanen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An infinite spiral created in sleek stainless steel. Available in stainless steel, copper and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Center Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Italian Rainbow Rattan 'Emmanuelle' Peacock Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in Hastings, GB
An absolutely beautiful hand woven 'Emmanuelle' Peacock rattan coffee or centre table, made in
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Bohemian Center Tables
Materials
Rattan
Large 1970s Tommaso Barbi White Ceramic and Brass Coffee Table
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Berlin, DE
Large 1970s Tommaso Barbi white ceramic and brass coffee table
Stunning coffee table designed by
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Console Tables
Materials
Brass
Substantial Ingrid Atterberg for Upsala Ekeby "Spiral" Art Pottery Lamp
By Upsala Ekeby, Ingrid Atterberg
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Tall Swedish Modern Ingrid Atterberg for Upsala Ekeby Brown & White Ceramic Table Lamp. Featuring a
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood, Ceramic
French Hand Crafted Iron End Table
Located in Buchanan, NY
An unusual iron table with a glass top that can be used as a coffee table or an end table. The
Category
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Iron
La Voie d'or (side table)
Located in PARIS, FR
sculptures, in which our coffee table and our sofa end are part of: La Voie d’or. In the words of the artist
Category
2010s French Side Tables
Materials
Gold, Bronze
Swedish Art Deco Grace Axel Einar Hjorth table with tiles, 1931
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Uccle, BE
Rare Art Deco piece, coffee table with beautiful spiral legs made of red beech and black tiles with
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco End Tables
Materials
Beech
Sculptural Waterfall Scroll Carved Gilt Walnut Nailhead Bench Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
This stunning rare carved gilt wood waterfall bench or coffee table is packed with personality
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Gardens for the Soul Hardcover Table Book Pamela Woods Feng Shui Gardens
By Rizoli International Publications
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Gardens for the Soul Hardcover Table Book.
Large coffee table book by Pamela Woods
Rizoli
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Books
Materials
Paper
H 11.25 in W 10 in D 0.75 in
Pair of French Porcelain Cups and Saucers. Paris, 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
scenes, and highlighted with generous bands of hand-applied gilt, their arching, spiralled handles rising
Category
Antique 19th Century French Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Mid Century Lucite Spiral Stacked Two Pedestal Coffee Table
Located in Southampton, NY
Lucite rectangles stacked and spiraled on two square bases with beveled edges. Supporting glass top
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
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Spiral Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic spiral coffee table available at 1stDibs. A spiral coffee table — often made from glass, metal and lucite — can elevate any home. Find 20 options for an antique or vintage spiral coffee table now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect spiral coffee table — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each spiral coffee table bearing Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made spiral coffee table over the years, but those crafted by Tommaso Barbi, Vladimir Kagan and Leon Rosen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Spiral Coffee Table?
The average selling price for a spiral coffee table at 1stDibs is $2,800, while they’re typically $750 on the low end and $15,600 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. Browse a vast selection of antique, new and vintage coffee table and cocktail tables today.
Questions About Spiral Coffee Table
- 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. - 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.
- 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.
- Why is it called a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Coffee tables were originally used in living spaces during social gatherings to support a tray containing multiple mugs, a coffee pot, creamers and sugar bowls. Low to the ground and centrally located in the space, coffee tables reduced the host or hostess’s need to constantly stand and serve her guests.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.
The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.
Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa, and its depth will match the seating. These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables, but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.
Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023To stack books on a coffee table, place the largest one on the bottom with the spine facing the focal piece of furniture, usually the sofa. Then, add the next largest, lining up the inner edges so that the spines create a stepped effect. Continue adding books to complete the stack and top it off with a decorative object if you wish. Shop a variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The best coffee table for a sectional can be a round coffee table, particularly with respect to U-shaped sectionals. The circular design creates a sense of balance in small spaces and renders it easy for guests to move to and fro, especially when surrounded by chairs. Find a collection of antique and vintage coffee tables on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To authenticate your Noguchi coffee table, there are three different marks to look for. Isamu Noguchi’s signature will be on the edge of the table and on a medallion under the base. Even under the medallion, you will find Noguchi’s initials. Shop a collection of properly vetted Noguchi pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A tall coffee table is usually called exactly that — a tall coffee table. Coffee tables, also referred to as cocktail tables, are generally designed to sit at or below the sofa's seat height. These tables may come in a range of sizes, but they are often between 16 and 18 inches high and are designed in a variety of lengths and widths. They’re meant to provide a practical table-top surface that complements your living room layout. (A tall version might also be suitable for use as a dining table.) Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tall coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023To date a Lane coffee table, look for the serial number on the underside of the piece. On most Lane coffee tables, reading the number from right to left will tell you the date that the table was manufactured. For example, a serial number that says 852140 would have been produced on April 12, 1958. Founded in Virginia in the early 20th century, Lane is largely known for its cedar chests and innovative mid-century modern designs. Find a variety of Lane coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 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 ExpertApril 5, 2024The average height of a coffee table is around 16 to 18 inches. Designers typically choose this height to create a balance between coffee tables and sofas. The average seat height of sofas is 17 to 18 inches, and experts typically recommend that coffee tables be no more than 1 inch shorter than sofa-seat height. Explore a diverse assortment of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, a coffee table should generally be lower than a couch. However, the top of the table should only be slightly lower than the couch to maintain a balanced look. A good rule of thumb is to choose a table no more than one inch shorter than your sofa's seat height. Explore a large collection of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024The best height for a coffee table is around 1 to 2 inches lower than the seat height of the adjacent sofa. Most sofas feature seat heights of around 17 or 18 inches. As a result, the most common height for coffee tables is 15 to 17 inches. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of coffee tables.
- 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.
- 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.
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