Suitcase Coffee Table
BROWN SADDLE LEATHER SUITCASE TRUNK SiNGLE DRAWER COFFEE TABLE NICE DECORATIVE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
/ suitcase coffee table with one drawer
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather
$778 Sale Price / item
25% Off
H 21.86 in W 26.97 in D 25.2 in
c. 1950s Hartmann Skymate Suitcase on Custom Coffee Table Height Stand
By Hartmann Trunk Company
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1950s Hartmann Skymate Suitcase on custom coffee table height stand. Grey surfaces & black
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Nickel
$1,200 / set
H 18 in W 29.63 in D 21.13 in
English Leather Suitcase Adapted as a Coffee Table on Later Stand, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
English leather suitcase adapted as a coffee table on later stand, 19th century.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather
$1,045 Sale Price
30% Off
H 22 in W 28.25 in D 18.75 in
Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Suitcase, Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Alzer 80
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
cm tall.
Its bespoke wooden stand has been made in order to allow a coffee table use, reaching 40 cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$11,726
H 15.75 in W 31.5 in D 20.48 in
Handsome 19th Century Suitcase with Embossed Leather, Great as a Collection
Located in Buchanan, MI
Handsome 19th century suitcase with embossed leather. Great as a collection used as a side table or
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Georgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather
$1,400
H 6.5 in W 26.5 in D 14 in
Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Suitcase, Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Alzer 75
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This piece of luggage is a magnificent Louis Vuitton Alzer monogramm suitcase. This 75 cm suitcase
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$11,248
H 8.67 in W 29.53 in D 19.69 in
Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Suitcase, Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Alzer 70
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This piece of luggage is a magnificent Louis Vuitton Alzer monogramm suitcase. This 70 cm suitcase
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$10,769
H 8.67 in W 27.56 in D 18.51 in
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Old Suitcase Stool Antique Chair Coffee Table Overseas Case Vintage
Located in Lage, DE
Old suitcase stool antique chair coffee table oversized suitcase vintage overseas case.
Condition
Category
Vintage 1980s Dressers
One of a Kind Vintage Rattan Suitcase Coffee Table on Custom Wooden Base
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Ralph Lauren style coffee or accent table comprised of a vintage rattan suitcase on custom base
Category
Vintage 1920s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan
H 18 in W 35.5 in D 20.25 in
Cocktail Coffee Table Made of Stacking Leather Suitcases
Located in West Hartford, CT
Unique coffee table made of two stacked leather faux suitcases on a carved wood base terminating in
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Suitcase, Louis Vuitton Coffee Table, Alzer 80
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
bespoke wooden stand with hidden little wheels has been made in order to allow a coffee table use. And it
Category
Vintage 1980s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 16.54 in W 31.5 in L 16.54 in
Vintage Louis Vuitton Suitcase
Located in Buchanan, MI
Vintage Louis Vuitton suitcase.
Category
Early 20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
19th Century Suitcase Louis Vuitton
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Marseille, FR
Suitcase Louis Vuitton to restore.
Category
Antique 1880s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Trunk Coffee Table from France
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Unusual Early 20th century French mahogany suitcase converted to a coffee table. In excellent
Category
Early 20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Suitcase, Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Alzer 80
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
stand reaching 40 cm tall instead of original 26 cm, transforming it into a stunning coffee table or
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 15.75 in W 31.5 in D 20.48 in
Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Suitcase, Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Alzer 80
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
been made in order to allow a coffee table use, reaching 38 cm high. And it could also be turned in a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 14.97 in W 32.68 in D 21.26 in
Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Suitcase, Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Alzer 80
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
to allow a coffee table use, reaching 40 cm high. And it could also be turned in a perfect blanket
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 15.75 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in
Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Suitcase, Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Alzer 80
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
bespoke wooden stand has been made in order to allow a coffee table use, reaching 40 cm high. And it could
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 15.75 in W 31.5 in D 20.48 in
Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Suitcase, Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Alzer 80
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This piece of luggage is a magnificent Louis Vuitton Alzer monogramm suitcase. This 80 cm suitcase
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 15.75 in W 31.5 in D 20.48 in
Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Suitcase, Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Alzer 80
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
made in order to allow a coffee table use, reaching 40 cm high. And it could also be turned Ito a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 15.75 in W 31.5 in D 20.48 in
Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Suitcase, Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Alzer 80
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
has been made in order to allow a coffee table use, reaching 40 cm high. And it could also be turned
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 15.75 in W 31.5 in D 20.48 in
Early 20th Century Likely American Faux Bois Steel Suitcase Trunk on Stand
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
steel coffee table height stand. 3 carrying handles. A little bit of original paper lining still in
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
H 17.5 in W 16.25 in D 27.25 in
Large 1920s wooden suitcase in fantastically condition usable as a coffee table
Located in München, DE
decoration or coffee and side table.
Dimensions when lying flat as in first photo
Length: 100cm 39.4"
Width
Category
Antique 1620s German Sofa Tables
Materials
Brass
H 13.39 in W 39.38 in D 22.05 in
Authentic Vintage French Louis Vuitton Suitcase/End or Coffee Table
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Chicago, IL
striking end, side or coffee table with storage. C'mon, who do you know with a real Louis Vuitton table
Category
20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Antique Woven Rattan Bamboo Suitcase Luggage Trunk Coffee Table Boho Chic
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique woven rattan bamboo suitcase featuring a red, green and brown bentwood seam and metal
Category
Early 20th Century Bohemian Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal
Circa 1990s Louis Vuitton Alzer 80 Suitcase on Custom Coffee Table Height Stand
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1990s Louis Vuitton Alzer 80 Suitcase now on custom made coffee table height steel stand
Category
1990s French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
H 18.25 in W 32.38 in D 21.5 in
A Steel Steamer Trunk by Unbreakable Trunks, New York
Located in NYC, NY
. Excellent height to serve as a coffee table suitcase. No key for the latch, although presently open.
Category
Early 20th Century American Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal
Antique Samson Shwayder Pine Metal Banded Steamer Trunk Travel Chest 35"
Located in Dayton, OH
/ coffee table. Made of pine featuring metal banded edges with rivets and leather handles. Marked Samson
Category
Early 20th Century Blanket Chests
Materials
Metal
Antique Parchment Suitcase Coffee Table
Located in Barcelona, ES
Parchment suitcase from the early 20th century placed as a coffee table on a new iron base. Chromed
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Center Tables
Materials
Iron
Lovely Hand Dyed Brown Saddle Leather Suitcase Trunk Single Drawer Coffee Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
/ suitcase coffee table with one drawer
A very well made, decorative and unitarian piece, designed to be
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather
H 17.33 in W 42.52 in D 27.37 in
Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Suitcase, Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Alzer 80
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
bespoke wooden stand has been made in order to allow a coffee table use, reaching 40 cm high. And it could
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 15.75 in W 31.5 in D 20.48 in
Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Suitcase, Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Alzer 80
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
allow a coffee table use, reaching 40 cm high. And it could also be turned in a perfect blanket box.
It
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 15.75 in W 31.5 in D 20.48 in
Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Suitcase, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Alzer 80
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
tall.
A bespoke wooden stand with hidden little wheels has been made in order to allow a coffee table
Category
Vintage 1980s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 17.72 in W 32.68 in D 22.05 in
Louis Vuitton 1920's Vintage Monogram Rolling Trunk/Coffee Table w. Insert
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Rolling Cabin Trunk w/Insert c 1920's
Features vintage travel stickers throughout exterior as well as A.S.L. painted on side of trunk in yellow
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Category
20th Century Suitcases and Trunks
H 12.75 in W 39 in D 21 in L 39 in
FULLY RESTORED ViNTAGE BROWN LEATHER LOUIS VUITTON SUITCASE TRUNK COFFEE TABLE
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, fully restored vintage Louis Vuitton Paris suitcase trunk on custom made coffee table base
Please note
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Tables
Materials
Brass
H 22.05 in W 32.68 in D 21.66 in
English Leather Suitcase Adapted as a Coffee Table on Stand, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
English leather suitcase adapted as a coffee table on a later stand, 19th century.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
H 20.5 in W 30.25 in D 24 in
19th Century French Poplar, Iron and Brass Trunk Luggage from A. Velay in Paris
By Velay
Located in Dallas, TX
Rectangular in shape, this beautiful suitcase would make an elegant coffee table; crafted in Paris
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 21.5 in W 38 in D 21 in
19th Century French Poplar, Iron and Brass Trunk Luggage from Dupont Paris
Located in Dallas, TX
Rectangular in shape, this beautiful suitcase would make an elegant coffee table; crafted in Paris
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 15.5 in W 29.5 in D 16 in
Coffee Table of 19th Century Leather Suitcase on (newer) Stand
Located in New Orleans, LA
The antique leather suitcase sits on a (newer) custom made mahogany stand. Ideal small coffee
Category
Antique 19th Century English Trunks and Luggage
Louis Vuitton Hard Suitcase
Located in Scarsdale, NY
. We have seen these wonderful suitcases turned into coffee tables, night stands etc.
Category
20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
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Vintage Vellum Suitcase Coffee Table
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Vellum Suitcase on iron base makes a great coffee table.
Category
Early 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Collection of Handmade Rattan Suitcases with Perfectly Finished Wooden Interiors
Located in New York, NY
great condition. These work great as coffee tables, side tables, and storage pieces in addition to being
Category
20th Century Thai Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan, Wood
H 9 in W 24 in D 15 in
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Suitcase Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the suitcase coffee table you’re looking for. A suitcase coffee table — often made from animal skin, leather and metal — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a suitcase coffee table — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A suitcase coffee table made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — is very popular. A well-made suitcase coffee table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Louis Vuitton are consistently popular.
How Much is a Suitcase Coffee Table?
Prices for a suitcase coffee table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $400 and can go as high as $14,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,018.
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 Suitcase Coffee Table
- 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.
- Can a coffee table be too low?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Yes, 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.
- 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. - 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?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 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 ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between a center table and a coffee table is usually size. Center tables tend to be larger-sized accent tables placed in the center of seating areas. On the other hand, coffee tables are smaller tables usually positioned in front of sofas and loveseats. On 1stDibs, find a variety of center tables and coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 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 ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a coffee table and a console table is in the design. A coffee table is a low table that comes in many shapes, such as surfaces that are rectangles, squares, ovals or circles. Console tables are taller and usually have elongated shapes, such as ovals, rectangles or semicircles. Placement is another differentiator between the two types of tables. Coffee tables usually go in front of sofas and loveseats, while console tables may be placed behind a sofa or loveseat or along a wall. Find a large collection of coffee tables and console tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024There 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 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 ExpertAugust 8, 2024Coffee tables became popular in the 1920s and ’30s. Pieces from this time period often show off the characteristics of Art Deco design, such as metal accents, mirrored finishes and the use of exotic woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Coffee tables first came into use during the Victorian era, largely in response to the rise of coffee houses in London. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Styling 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.
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On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.
- 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, 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 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.
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