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Flower Table in 100% Recycled Plastic by Squares & Things
By squares & things
Located in London, GB
squares & things' signature Flower Table design gets reimagined in 100% recycled plastics. Made
Category

2010s British Space Age Side Tables

Materials

Plastic

Squared wooden table
Located in Paris, FR
talian coffee table from the 1970s. Squared wooden leg on which rests a square glass top
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Squared wooden table
Squared wooden table
H 14.38 in W 44.89 in D 44.89 in
OSIS Block Squared
By LLOT LLOV
Located in Berlin, BE
In the role of soloists they operate in a spectrum between coffee table, sideboard, occasional workplace and by their spotted pattern, they are an eye-catching centerpiece for the li...
Category

2010s German Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

OSIS Block Squared
OSIS Block Squared
H 23.43 in W 43.31 in D 19.69 in
Square Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
Coffee table in brass.
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Square Coffee Table
Square Coffee Table
H 16.54 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Zafal Square Coffee Table, Minimalist Black Square Coffee Table
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
Sun at Six is a contemporary furniture design studio that works with traditional Chinese joinery masters to handcraft our pieces using traditional joinery. Great furniture begins w...
Category

2010s Chinese Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ash

Dusk Square Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table Dusk Square with all structure in smocked glass, with 2 drawers each sides with easy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Dusk Square Coffee Table
Dusk Square Coffee Table
H 13 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Cherry Square Coffee Table
By Annibale Colombo
Located in Milan, IT
The distinct industrial inspiration imbuing this square coffee table make it a stunning addition to
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Cherry Square Coffee Table
Cherry Square Coffee Table
H 13.78 in W 43.31 in D 43.31 in
Mathilda Square Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee Table Mathilda Square with clear glass top, 15 mm thickness. With 4 feet made with solid
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Mathilda Square Coffee Table
Mathilda Square Coffee Table
H 12.21 in W 59.06 in D 59.06 in
Atari Square Coffee Table
By Rabitti 1969 by Giobagnara
Located in Milan, IT
design of the 1970s. Made of the finest natural saddle leather in arctic white, it has a simple square
Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Leather

Atari Square Coffee Table
Atari Square Coffee Table
H 15.95 in W 31.89 in D 31.89 in
Square Parquet Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Square Parquet coffee table, the square walnut coffee table with a geometric parquet finish to the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Coffee and Co...

Materials

Wood

Square Parquet Coffee Table
Square Parquet Coffee Table
H 20 in W 42 in D 42 in
Brown Square Cocktail Table
Located in Hollywood, FL
Bends and curves create a most pleasing organic feel in Oggetti’s Square Cocktail Table. Available
Category

2010s Philippine International Style Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chestnut

Brown Square Cocktail Table
Brown Square Cocktail Table
H 12 in W 33.5 in D 33.5 in
Grey Square Cocktail Table
Located in Hollywood, FL
Bends and curves create a most pleasing organic feel in Oggetti’s Square Cocktail Table. Available
Category

2010s Philippine International Style Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chestnut

Grey Square Cocktail Table
Grey Square Cocktail Table
H 12 in W 33.5 in D 33.5 in
Modern Square Cocktail Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern square cocktail table, made of metal in a deep bronze finish with a bronze mirror top, the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Modern Square Cocktail Table
Modern Square Cocktail Table
H 16 in W 50 in D 50 in
Square Country Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
An antiqued square country coffee table in a walnut finish with two drawers and brass handles
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Country Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Square Country Coffee Table
Square Country Coffee Table
H 20 in W 42 in D 42 in
Minimalist Square Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
With a travertine stone top, deep bronze finished metal frame and a lower-tier shelf. Perfectly proportioned with a minimalist aesthetic, it seamlessly aligns the beauty of wood with...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Metal

Minimalist Square Coffee Table
Minimalist Square Coffee Table
H 16.25 in W 40 in D 40 in
Square Mod Cocktail Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
With a parquetry marble and lacquered top, brass inlaid details and bronze finish, with strapped and studded leather details raised on bronze finish baton legs. Dimensions: 27.5" W ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cockta...

Materials

Marble, Metal

Square Mod Cocktail Table
Square Mod Cocktail Table
H 14.75 in W 275 in D 27.5 in
Square Table by SEM
Located in Geneve, CH
Square table by SEM Dimensions: W 140 x D 140 x H 73 cm Material: Glass, Polished or fine brushed
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Square Table by SEM
Square Table by SEM
H 28.75 in W 55.12 in D 55.12 in
Cupola Square Table Conacaste
By Ricardo Velasquez
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Conacaste wood Hollow center for weight in base and solid wood top. Part of Labrica's Arco collection was inspired by Spanish Colonial Architecture found in Antigua Guatemala. We p...
Category

2010s Guatemalan Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Cupola Square Table Conacaste
Cupola Square Table Conacaste
H 13.5 in W 26 in D 26 in
Modern Square Cocktail Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern square cocktail table with a warm walnut finish, two drawers with clear glass viewing tops
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Modern Square Cocktail Table
Modern Square Cocktail Table
H 20 in W 48 in D 48 in
Square Acrylic Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
French Neo Classic 18th-century inspired design with clean and classic lines, this cocktail table comes to life in crisp acrylic. The table’s surface features a glass top and the ta...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Square Acrylic Coffee Table
Square Acrylic Coffee Table
H 16 in W 55 in D 55 in
Zafal Square Coffee Table in Nude, Minimalist Square Coffee Table
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
Sun at Six is a contemporary furniture design studio that works with traditional Chinese joinery masters to handcraft our pieces using traditional joinery. Great furniture begins w...
Category

2010s Chinese Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ash

Abstract Painting Square Table
Located in Stamford, CT
Square end table or coffee table with fun "Jean Miro" style abstract painting on top.
Category

Vintage 1970s American End Tables

Materials

Wood

Abstract Painting Square Table
Abstract Painting Square Table
H 20.5 in W 32 in D 32 in
Square Brass Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Square brass coffee table. Located in NY.
Category

20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Square Brass Coffee Table
Square Brass Coffee Table
H 15.75 in W 37 in D 37 in
Square Marble Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Square marble coffee table. Original condition.
Category

Vintage 1940s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Square Marble Coffee Table
Square Marble Coffee Table
H 20 in W 29 in D 29 in
Square Chrome Midcentury Bench
Located in New York, NY
Square chrome midcentury bench with newly upholstered top. Some wear to chrome finish. Super sturdy
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Square Chrome Midcentury Bench
Square Chrome Midcentury Bench
H 18 in W 24 in D 24 in
Structura Square Coffee Table
By Giobagnara
Located in Milan, IT
This versatile and sophisticated coffee table is a precious addition to a contemporary interior, where it will provide a display surface and a striking decorative accent with contras...
Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Leather

Structura Square Coffee Table
Structura Square Coffee Table
H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Large Square Cocktail Table
Located in Hanover, MA
Large square coffee table in brass and twisted forged steel with X base cross stretcher and inset
Category

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

Materials

Brass, Steel, Iron

Large Square Cocktail Table
Large Square Cocktail Table
H 18 in W 36 in D 36 in
Large Square End Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Our Baltic table is a large square shaped end table that is elegant in its simplicity. Lacquered in
Category

2010s Modern End Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Large Square End Table
Large Square End Table
H 21 in W 24 in D 21 in
Founders Square Coffee Table
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Mid century modern walnut coffee table by Founders. Produced in the 1960s, this table features a beautiful quartered walnut veneer top on a sled base. It can serve as an end table or...
Category

Mid-20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Founders Square Coffee Table
Founders Square Coffee Table
H 14.75 in W 28 in D 28 in
Square Gary Coffee Table
By Marioni
Located in Milan, IT
Designed by Studio 63, this striking coffee table was presented at the Salone del Mobile 2019 in Milan. The elegant black top in marble is strikingly half-enclosed in a white frame i...
Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Square Gary Coffee Table
Square Gary Coffee Table
H 15.75 in W 43.31 in D 43.31 in
Square LaVerne Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's patinated bronze LaVerne coffee table with silver and polychromed finish. Measurements: Height: 32" Width/length: 32" Height: 17"
Category

Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Square LaVerne Coffee Table
Square LaVerne Coffee Table
H 17 in W 32 in D 32 in
Large square Chromed Coffee table
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and large square coffee table is made of chrome with 2 glass shelves. The top glass
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Large square Chromed Coffee table
Large square Chromed Coffee table
H 15.95 in W 42.52 in D 42.52 in
Danish Square Teak Coffee Table
By Moreddi 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Square Teak Coffee Table in very nice original condition. Bought from a moreddi Sales Rep with
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Square Teak Coffee Table
Danish Square Teak Coffee Table
H 16.75 in W 29.25 in D 29.25 in
Brown Oak Square Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brown oak square coffee table.
Category

2010s Mexican Machine Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

Brown Oak Square Coffee Table
Brown Oak Square Coffee Table
H 16 in W 62 in D 62 in
Square Parchment Coffee Table
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Elegant coffee table cover with brown parchment with brass ring handles.
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Square Parchment Coffee Table
Square Parchment Coffee Table
H 16 in W 27.5 in D 27.5 in
Mid Century Square Cocktail Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
This square cocktail table brings a beautiful balance of linear forms and light. Its Tuxedo Black
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cockta...

Materials

Acrylic, Wood

Mid Century Square Cocktail Table
Mid Century Square Cocktail Table
H 17 in W 52 in D 52 in
Square travertine veneer coffee table
Located in New York, NY
Square travertine veneer coffee table with "rip" center.
Category

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

Materials

Travertine

Walnut Case Square Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table walnut case square with black lacquered aluminium base and with solid walnut top
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Walnut Case Square Coffee Table
Walnut Case Square Coffee Table
H 15.75 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Square Coffee Table in Travertine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
the 1970s. This interesting coffee table features a thick squared travertine tabletop with a square
Category

Vintage 1970s European Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Travertine Square Coffee Table, 1980
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Coffee table from the 80s Base and square top, all in beige travertine.
Category

Late 20th Century European Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Travertine Square Coffee Table, 1980
Travertine Square Coffee Table, 1980
H 12.6 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Nautilus Square Cocktail Table Grey
Located in Hollywood, FL
Immerse yourself in the intriguing journey of the square Nautilus cocktail table, where every
Category

2010s Philippine International Style Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Nautilus Square Cocktail Table Wenge
Located in Hollywood, FL
Immerse yourself in the intriguing journey of the square Nautilus cocktail table, where every
Category

2010s Philippine International Style Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wenge

Square Showtime Ribbon Cocktail Table
Located in Hollywood, FL
. These tables are stocked in oval or square shapes and can also be customized to suit individual
Category

2010s Philippine International Style Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan, Resin, Coconut

1970s Large Square Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Large square coffee table with stainless steel base square section. Top covered with a sheet of
Category

Vintage 1970s French Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

1970s Large Square Coffee Table
1970s Large Square Coffee Table
H 13.78 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
S.C.T. 'Square, Circle, Triangle' Aluminium Table by Jonathan Nesci 'Square'
By Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
book square, circle, triangle, the S.C.T series are new works by designer Jonathan Nesci that provide
Category

2010s American Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

S.C.T. 'Square, Circle, Triangle' Aluminium Table by Jonathan Nesci 'Square'
By Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
book square, circle, triangle, the S.C.T series are new works by designer Jonathan Nesci that provide
Category

2010s American Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Rosewood Square Top Thin Chrome Square Bar Legs Danish Mid-Century Coffee Table
By Illums Bolighus, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Rosewood square top thin chrome square bar legs danish Mid-Century Modern coffee table mint!
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Modern Rustic Square Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern Rustic square coffee table in a grey eclectic finish on mango wood, with geometric patterns
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Modern Rustic Square Coffee Table
Modern Rustic Square Coffee Table
H 16 in W 36 in D 36 in
Modern Leather Square Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern leather square coffee table with stainless steel accents. A sizable coffee table with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Modern Leather Square Coffee Table
Modern Leather Square Coffee Table
H 16 in W 48 in D 48 in
Square Coffee Table In Teak
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Simple and handsome coffee table with beautiful teak grain. Slight edge around the table. Please confirm location NY or NJ
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Square Coffee Table In Teak
Square Coffee Table In Teak
H 16 in W 35.5 in D 35.5 in
Square Table 160 by SEM
Located in Geneve, CH
Square table 160 by SEM Dimensions: W 160 x D 160 x H 73 cm Material: Glass, Polished or fine
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Square Table 160 by SEM
Square Table 160 by SEM
H 28.75 in W 63 in D 63 in
Modern Industrial Square Cocktail Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern industrial square cocktail table with a mahogany veneered square top, the base, a studded
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Industrial Coffee and Cocktail ...

Materials

Metal

Modern Parquetry Square Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern parquetry square coffee table, Intricate inlays of wood create a stunning geometric pattern
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Modern Parquetry Square Coffee Table
Modern Parquetry Square Coffee Table
H 15.5 in W 50 in D 50 in
1980s Scandinavian Square Coffee Table
Located in Brescia, IT
Sofa table with an original square shape from the 1980s... A Scandinavian style coffee table
Category

Vintage 1980s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

1980s Scandinavian Square Coffee Table
1980s Scandinavian Square Coffee Table
H 19.3 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Square Luxury Modern Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted in a modern mix of materials, its streamlined frame adds a note of luxe in a Neutral metallic finish. A clear glass top reveals a mirrored shelf below, back-painted in a Silv...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cockta...

Materials

Metal

Square Luxury Modern Coffee Table
Square Luxury Modern Coffee Table
H 19 in W 48 in D 48 in
Square Travertine Cube on Wheels
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Den Haag, NL
Square tessellated Travertine cube on wheels. Comes with a herringbone motif Coffee side end
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Square Travertine Cube on Wheels
Square Travertine Cube on Wheels
H 20.08 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in
Vintage Industrial Square Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial square coffee table featuring a wooden top tier and wicker bottom tier with a black iron
Category

20th Century Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Cupola Square Table Black Stain
By Ricardo Velasquez
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Black stained Conacaste wood Hollow center for weight in base and solid wood top. Part of Labrica's Arco collection was inspired by Spanish Colonial Architecture found in Antigua Gu...
Category

2010s Guatemalan Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Cupola Square Table Black Stain
Cupola Square Table Black Stain
H 13.5 in W 26 in D 26 in
Square Gold Gilt Coffee Table
Located in Buchanan, NY
French gold gilt square coffee table with marble top.
Category

Vintage 1940s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Square Gold Gilt Coffee Table
Square Gold Gilt Coffee Table
H 18 in W 25.5 in D 25.5 in
Ziggurat Brass Square Cocktail Table
Located in Hanover, MA
Ziggurat brass clad cocktail table in stepped inverted pyramid design with 0,75 inch thick glass top, USA circa 1983. Interior well clad in mirror polished stainless steel. Glamorous...
Category

Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Ziggurat Brass Square Cocktail Table
Ziggurat Brass Square Cocktail Table
H 14.74 in W 41 in D 40.75 in
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Square Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of square coffee tables for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct square coffee tables — often made from metal, glass and wood — can elevate any home. There are 1239 antique and vintage square coffee tables for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 266 modern editions to choose from as well. Square coffee tables have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Square coffee tables are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Not every interior allows for large square coffee tables, so small square coffee tables measuring 9 inches across are available at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made square coffee tables over the years, but those made by Knoll, Milo Baughman and Emeco are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Square Coffee Tables?

Square coffee tables can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,608, while the lowest priced sells for $291 and the highest can go for as much as $41,882.

Finding the Right Coffee and 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 Square Coffee Tables
  • 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 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 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 ExpertFebruary 1, 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 ExpertMay 22, 2019

    The difference between a sofa table and a coffee table is that a sofa table is always behind the sofa and a coffee table is in front of it. Additionally, a sofa table is the same height as the sofa and a coffee table is much shorter.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    End tables are generally taller than 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The 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, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A 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, 2022
    Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    End tables and coffee tables do not need to match. Nevertheless it can be nice to have a similar color scheme or have one set of end tables match and perhaps have the coffee table match a TV stand.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    You can substitute a number of things for a glass table top. Try painted wood, marble or sheet metal. To decide what to use, consider the overall style of your room and the other types of materials featured in the space. Shop a selection of tables from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What you put on top of a large coffee table really comes down to a matter of preference. Candles, books and decorative bowls are common design choices. You can shop a variety of coffee table goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.