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Knut Hesterberg Propeller Coffee Table
By Knut Hesterberg
Located in Miami, FL
Knut Hesterberg Propeller coffee table, red lacquered base, stable and sturdy coffee table.
Category

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

Materials

Steel

Vintage 1970s Solid Teak Coffee Table by G Plan
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Torquay, GB
beautiful patina to the wood grain. Large sized strong sturdy coffee table. Labeled 'G Plan' to the base
Category

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

Materials

Wood, Teak

Vintage 1970s Solid Teak Coffee Table by G Plan
Vintage 1970s Solid Teak Coffee Table by G Plan
H 18.12 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
Aurora Coffee Table in Ceramic and White or Ebonized Oak by Danny Kaplan Studio
By Danny Kaplan Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, the marriage of wood and ceramic produces a sturdy coffee table that adds a sculptural element to any
Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak, Ceramic

Modern Walnut Coffee Table with Multi-Purpose Sub-Surface Trough
By Vedat Ulgen, Thislexik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This sturdy coffee table is made entirely out of solid walnut slabs and precision joinery. Rugged
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Coc...

Materials

Walnut

Studio Sturdy Lions Coffee Table – White Marble Resin
By Martha Sturdy
Located in Vancouver, CA
only the highest grade and quality of materials. The Studio Sturdy Lions Coffee Table features a resin
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Studio Sturdy Floating Round Table – White Marble & Soft Grey Marble Resin
By Martha Sturdy
Located in Vancouver, CA
only the highest grade and quality of materials. The Studio Sturdy Floating Round Table features a
Category

2010s Canadian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

A Chunky Solid Elm Irish Coffee Table This is a very sturdy table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Chunky Solid Elm Irish Coffee Table This is a very sturdy table, made in the Farmhouse refectory
Category

Vintage 1960s Country Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Country Elm Refectory Coffee Table This is a good sturdy country made table, it
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Country Elm Refectory Coffee Table This is a good sturdy country made table, it has an 1” thick
Category

Vintage 1950s Country Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Long 1950s Parker Knoll Cube Shape Coffee Table This is a good sturdy table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Long 1950s Parker Knoll Cube Shape Coffee Table This is a good sturdy table, it has a very
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Sturdy Gothic Revival Hand Carved Oak Coffee Table or Side Table w. Great Patina
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning antique Gothic design, coffee or side table. This wonderfully bulky table really is of an
Category

Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Sturdy Midcentury Coffee Table with a Beautiful Marble Top and Wrought Iron Base
Located in Lisse, NL
Great size, practical and very decorative round table. This beautiful quality coffee or large
Category

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

Materials

Marble, Wrought Iron

Elefante by NONO Buffet 10, Sturdy Oak, Architectural Allure
By NONO
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
tables to the majestic coffee tables and sleek console tables, is a testament to the bold simplicity and
Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Bob Coffee Table
By Garbarino Collections
Located in Milan, IT
The solid and clean design of the Bob Coffee Table is characterized by a stylish contrasting band
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Bob Coffee Table
H 7.88 in W 51.19 in D 31.5 in
Odda Coffee Table
By Tekton Furniture & Design House
Located in Cairo, EG
This beautiful Odda Coffee Table is crafted from massive oak, creating an eye-catching center piece
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Country Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Odda Coffee Table
Odda Coffee Table
H 17.72 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
Psychedelic Coffee Table
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
coffee table combines sturdy cardboard structures with original and captivating shapes, resulting in a
Category

2010s Dutch Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Epoxy Resin, Acrylic, Wood, Paper

Psychedelic Coffee Table
Psychedelic Coffee Table
H 18.12 in W 24.81 in D 20.48 in
Inlay Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Exquisite 49" Carved Inlay Coffee Table in Natural Wood and bone - the epitome of timeless elegance
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bone, Wood

Inlay Coffee Table
Inlay Coffee Table
H 16 in W 49 in D 26 in
Inlaid Coffee Table
By CPRN HOMOOD
Located in Milan, IT
Featuring inlaid veneer in a reflected Hungarian herringbone pattern, the inlaid coffee table gives
Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Other, Metal

Inlaid Coffee Table
Inlaid Coffee Table
H 15.75 in W 55.12 in D 55.12 in
Prudentopolis Coffee Table
By Semastone
Located in Milan, IT
coffee table is reminiscent of crop circles. Elegant and refined, it is fashioned of stone boasting an
Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

Prudentopolis Coffee Table
H 3.94 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
CraftAssociates Coffee Tables, Milo Baughman Coffee Table, Striped Top
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Coffee Tables, Milo Baughman Coffee Table, Striped Top The Milo Baughman Striped
Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Rosewood, Walnut

Torino Coffee Table
By Semastone
Located in Milan, IT
stupendous coffee table is handcrafted with exceptional care for detail. Elegant and refined, it is fashioned
Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble

Torino Coffee Table
Torino Coffee Table
H 9.85 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
Planeta Coffee Table
Located in Maywood, NJ
The Planeta Coffee Table is made of the exquisite Greek Thasos marble and a Marble Mosaic top. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Planeta Coffee Table
Planeta Coffee Table
H 17.72 in Dm 27.56 in
Postmodern Coffee Table
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Add a touch of postmodern elegance to your living space with this exquisite coffee table
Category

Early 2000s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Maple

Postmodern Coffee Table
Postmodern Coffee Table
H 18 in W 48 in D 24 in
Malin Coffee Table
By Tekton Furniture & Design House
Located in Cairo, EG
Bring a touch of charm to any room with Malin. Crafted from massive oak wood. This sturdy piece
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Country Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Malin Coffee Table
Malin Coffee Table
H 15.75 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in
Daphne Coffee Table
By Tekton Furniture & Design House
Located in Cairo, EG
Daphne is the perfect addition to your living room! Crafted from massive oak wood, its sturdy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Country Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Daphne Coffee Table
Daphne Coffee Table
H 16.54 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Antique Elmwood Coffee Table
Located in Brea, CA
solid and sturdy ready for daily use, use as a coffee table or entry bench. Each piece is truly unique
Category

20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Antique Elmwood Coffee Table
Antique Elmwood Coffee Table
H 17 in W 33 in D 17 in
Fanciful Bamboo Coffee Table
Located in Port Chester, NY
A whimsical square bamboo coffee table, decorated with lots of good bamboo details all the way
Category

Mid-20th Century English Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bamboo

Fanciful Bamboo Coffee Table
Fanciful Bamboo Coffee Table
H 17.5 in W 37 in D 37 in
Vintage mosaic coffee table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W36.5 D24.5 H17.5 Fully restored mosaic coffee table in structurally sound and sturdy condition
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Vintage mosaic coffee table
Vintage mosaic coffee table
H 17.5 in W 36.5 in D 24.5 in
Scalloped Marble coffee table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W55 D27.5 H16 Restored black coffee table with a great scalloped edge. Security wooden pieces have
Category

Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Scalloped Marble coffee table
Scalloped Marble coffee table
H 16 in W 55 in D 27.5 in
Expanding Small Coffee Table
By Zanaboni Edizioni
Located in Milan, IT
The sculpted, geometrical design of this sleek coffee table will superbly blend into a variety of
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Expanding Small Coffee Table
Expanding Small Coffee Table
H 6.89 in W 47.25 in D 43.31 in
Vintage Elm Coffee Table
Located in Brea, CA
Elm coffee table 75”w x 22”d x 23”h Vintage elm wood coffee table Solid and sturdy, ready for
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20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Vintage Elm Coffee Table
Vintage Elm Coffee Table
H 33 in W 75 in D 22 in
Herringbone Industrial Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Made with reclaimed wood, this large coffee table features a herringbone parquetry inlaid wooden
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Vintage Wooden Coffee Table
Located in High Point, NC
This vintage wooden coffee table, made in Central Europe, showcases an understated silhouette
Category

20th Century European Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Wooden Coffee Table
Vintage Wooden Coffee Table
H 20.9 in W 39 in D 37.6 in
Petite Vintage Coffee Table
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Trenton, NJ
Infuse your living space with vintage charm with this small square coffee table. The unique
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Petite Vintage Coffee Table
Petite Vintage Coffee Table
H 11 in W 22 in D 22 in
Zanotta Marble Coffee Table
By Emaf Progetti
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Sleek, Sturdy and immensely Sexy - this low-slung coffee table suits all rooms. A fit for modern
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel

Zanotta Marble Coffee Table
Zanotta Marble Coffee Table
H 13.5 in W 27.5 in D 51.25 in
Aureola Purple Coffee Table
By Garbarino Collections
Located in Milan, IT
This coffee table exudes strong visual allure in its clean, essential design. A timeless piece, it
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

Aureola Purple Coffee Table
Aureola Purple Coffee Table
H 18.51 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Vintage Elmwood Coffee Table
Located in Brea, CA
patina, with weathering and age, these are solid and sturdy ready for daily use, use as a coffee table or
Category

20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Vintage Elmwood Coffee Table
Vintage Elmwood Coffee Table
H 23 in W 36 in D 16 in
Antique Wooden Coffee Table
Located in Houston, TX
The Antique Wooden Coffee Table stands as a testament to the enduring allure of vintage
Category

Antique 19th Century European Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Wooden Coffee Table
Antique Wooden Coffee Table
H 20.5 in W 72.5 in D 25 in
Round Oscar Coffee Table
By Guerra Vanni
Located in Milan, IT
santos rosewood, this splendid Round Coffee Table with, has a sturdy structure and a polished finish
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Round Oscar Coffee Table
Round Oscar Coffee Table
H 13.78 in W 49.61 in D 49.61 in
Stylish Modern Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish contemporary modern coffee table features sturdy chrome base with circular glass top
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Stylish Modern Coffee Table
Stylish Modern Coffee Table
H 19.5 in Dm 40 in
The Maze Coffee Table
Located in Maywood, NJ
The Maze Coffee Table is made of the exquisite Greek Thasos marble and a Marble Mosaic top. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

The Maze Coffee Table
The Maze Coffee Table
H 17.72 in Dm 28.35 in
Red Jaipor Coffee Table
Located in Maywood, NJ
that harmonizes the beauty of two continents. Our coffee table's design embodies a blend of classical
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Red Jaipor Coffee Table
Red Jaipor Coffee Table
H 13.78 in Dm 19.69 in
Enchanted Enigma Coffee Table
Located in Maywood, NJ
Introducing our Yellow Indian Marble Coffee Table with an Albamiel base—an exquisite fusion of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Sandstone

Enchanted Enigma Coffee Table
Enchanted Enigma Coffee Table
H 13.78 in Dm 27.56 in
Midcentury Walnut Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
unusual size of this piece allows it to function as a coffee table or an end table. The sleek and sturdy
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury Walnut Coffee Table
Midcentury Walnut Coffee Table
H 17 in W 36.5 in D 19 in
Handcrafted rectangular coffee table
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Introducing an extraordinary coffee table carefully crafted from ancient Bog Oak and strong epoxy
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Handcrafted rectangular coffee table
Handcrafted rectangular coffee table
H 12.21 in W 53.15 in D 23.43 in
Ascolane Travertine Coffee Table
Located in Maywood, NJ
Introducing a stunning coffee table that effortlessly blends elegance and natural beauty made of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine, Marble

Ascolane Travertine Coffee Table
Ascolane Travertine Coffee Table
H 31.5 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Vintage Round Coffee Table
Located in BREDA, NL
Midcentury round table in pinewood. The well constructed table stands on 4 sturdy legs that are
Category

Mid-20th Century European Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Pine

Vintage Round Coffee Table
Vintage Round Coffee Table
H 17.72 in Dm 47.25 in
Mid-Century Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
This Mid-Century coffee table is from Denmark and made from teak wood. Teak wood is a very strong
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Coffee Table
Mid-Century Coffee Table
H 20.5 in W 22 in D 61 in
Marble Plinth Coffee Table
By Timothy Oulton
Located in Culver City, CA
Handcrafted from slabs of marble on a sturdy wooden frame. Thick, overhanging top is set on a low
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble

Marble Plinth Coffee Table
Marble Plinth Coffee Table
H 14.5 in W 50 in D 80 in
Art Deco Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
As beautiful as it is sturdy, this ash and birch table features stylized brass inlays all around
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Art Deco Coffee Table
Art Deco Coffee Table
H 24 in W 45 in D 23.5 in
Sturdy Base Solace 21: Elegant Design in Solid Wood with Geometric Elements
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Oval Coffee Table Made of Solid Wood, Center Table Solace S21 by Joel Escalona The Solace table
Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Minimal Marble Coffee table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W36 H16.5 Marble and maple coffee table in great restored condition. Item features solid maple
Category

Early 2000s Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Vintage Minimal Marble Coffee table
Vintage Minimal Marble Coffee table
H 16.5 in W 36 in D 36 in
Japanese antique table / 1900〜 side table & coffee table
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
old mortar. It is a heavy and sturdy table that has a Japanese feel and gives you a sense of wabi
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Meiji Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Hawaiian Koa Wood Coffee Table
Located in Pomona, CA
Mid-century, solid koa wood coffee table. This piece is solid, sturdy, and free of any significant
Category

Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Hawaiian Koa Wood Coffee Table
Hawaiian Koa Wood Coffee Table
H 15.25 in W 29.25 in D 17 in
Solid Mahogany Coffee Table
Located in Stratford, CT
. Each panel is composed of attractively alternating toned strips linked by tongue-and-groove. Sturdy
Category

20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Solid Mahogany Coffee Table
Solid Mahogany Coffee Table
H 17 in W 30 in D 30 in
Mid-Century Teak coffee table
Located in Hudson, NY
Mid-Century Solid Teak coffee table 1960's heavy & Sturdy W60 x D24 x H22 Condition very good
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Teak coffee table
Mid-Century Teak coffee table
H 22 in W 60 in D 24 in
Azobe Wood Iron Coffee Table
Located in High Point, NC
A sturdy iron base supports durable azobe, a tropical hardwood, in this chic coffee table
Category

2010s Polish Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Azobe Wood Iron Coffee Table
Azobe Wood Iron Coffee Table
H 16.1 in W 55.5 in D 33.9 in
French Gray Farmhouse Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
distressed French-gray painted finish. The sturdy, low-profile design is reminiscent of a vintage farm table
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

French Gray Farmhouse Coffee Table
French Gray Farmhouse Coffee Table
H 19 in W 80 in D 37 in
Antique White Farmhouse Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
distressed antique white finish. The sturdy, low-profile design is reminiscent of a vintage farm table
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

1950s French Metal Coffee Table
Located in High Point, NC
Immerse yourself in the vintage charm of this 1950s French metal coffee table, a piece that
Category

Mid-20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

1950s French Metal Coffee Table
1950s French Metal Coffee Table
H 21.3 in W 29.9 in D 29.9 in
Bold Emperador Marble Coffee Table
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Milan, IT
coffee table will make a bold and stately addition to a modern decor. Its sleek and sturdy silhouette is
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Bold Emperador Marble Coffee Table
Bold Emperador Marble Coffee Table
H 13.78 in W 29.53 in D 59.06 in
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Sturdy Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the sturdy coffee table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A sturdy coffee table — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. There are 2659 variations of the antique or vintage sturdy coffee table you’re looking for, while we also have 435 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect sturdy coffee table — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A sturdy coffee table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. Rachel Gant and Andrew Deming, Masaya and Lane Furniture each produced at least one beautiful sturdy coffee table that is worth considering.

How Much is a Sturdy Coffee Table?

The average selling price for a sturdy coffee table at 1stDibs is $1,962, while they’re typically $65 on the low end and $94,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right tables for You

The right vintage, new or antique tables can help make any space in your home stand out.

Over the years, the variety of tables available to us, as well as our specific needs for said tables, has broadened. Today, with all manner of these must-have furnishings differing in shape, material and style, any dining room table can shine just as brightly as the guests who gather around it.

Remember, when shopping for a dining table, it must fit your dining area, and you need to account for space around the table too — think outside the box, as an oval dining table may work for tighter spaces. Alternatively, if you’ve got the room, a Regency-style dining table can elevate any formal occasion at mealtime.

Innovative furniture makers and designers have also redefined what a table can be. Whether it’s an unconventional Ping-Pong table, a brass side table to display your treasured collectibles or a Louis Vuitton steamer trunk to add an air of nostalgia to your loft, your table can say a lot about you.

The visionary work of French designer Xavier Lavergne, for example, includes tables that draw on the forms of celestial bodies as often as they do aquatic creatures or fossils. Elsewhere, Italian architect Gae Aulenti, who looked to Roman architecture in crafting her stately Jumbo coffee table, created clever glass-topped mobile coffee tables that move on bicycle tires or sculpted wood wheels for Fontana Arte

Coffee and cocktail tables can serve as a room’s centerpiece with attention-grabbing details and colors. Glass varieties will keep your hardwood flooring and dazzling area rugs on display, while a marble or stone coffee table in a modern interior can showcase your prized art books and decorative objects. A unique vintage desk or writing table can bring sophistication and even a bit of spice to your work life. 

No matter your desired form or function, a quality table for your living space is a sound investment. On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage, new and antique bedside tables, mid-century end tables and more .

Questions About Sturdy Coffee Table
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    With a cast iron or aluminum alloy base, rest assured, the tulip table is indeed sturdy. With its centrally-placed leg, the style of the table was designed to be functional and structurally solid. You’ll find a variety of tulip tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    No one knows for sure who invented the coffee table. The earliest examples of the occasional table can be traced back to Victorian-era Britain. At that time, makers like William Watt and Collinson and Lock were producing coffee tables in large quantities.

    Notably, F. Stuart Foote, the designer behind the American Imperial Furniture Company, claimed to have invented the coffee table in the early 20th century. He stated that he did so by cutting down the legs of a dining table. However, it's unlikely that Foote is the actual inventor of the coffee table, as books describing coffee tables existed in the UK a decade before his birth in 1872.

    Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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 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, 2024
    Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.

    The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.

    Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa, and its depth will match the seating. These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables, but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.

    Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

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

  • 1stDibs 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 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
    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 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    The 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, 2024
    Yes, 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, 2024
    The 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.
  • 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.