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B&B Italia Brushed Black Oak and Bronzed Steel 'Surface' Coffee Table
By B&B Italia, Vincent Van Duysen
Located in Chicago, IL
B&B Italia 'Surface' coffee table in brushed black oak and bronzed nickel plated steel. Designed by
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
SEA SURFACE Coffee Table Silver Veneer and Solid Wood Lilac Spheres
By Studio Christine Kalia
Located in Larnaca, CY
Silver Alpi Veneer attached on solid wood pastel lilac lacquered spheres.
This table is the pilot
Category
2010s European Center Tables
Materials
Wood
Customizable ClassiCon Bow Coffee Table by Guilherme Torres
By Guilherme Torres
Located in New York, NY
and multi-level storage surface.
Coffee table made burnished solid brass sheet, with clear varnish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
ClassiCon Bow Coffee Table No. 3 by Guilherme Torres
By Guilherme Torres
Located in New York, NY
and multi-level storage surface.
Coffee table made of burnished solid brass sheet, with clear
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
ClassiCon Bow Coffee Table No. 5 by Guilherme Torres
By Guilherme Torres
Located in New York, NY
and multi-level storage surface.
Coffee table made burnished solid brass sheet, with clear varnish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
ClassiCon Bow Coffee Table No. 4 by Guilherme Torres
By Guilherme Torres
Located in New York, NY
and multi-level storage surface.
Coffee table made of Burnished solid brass sheet, with clear varnish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
ClassiCon Set of Two Bow Coffee Tables No. 3 & No. 5 by Guilherme Torres
By Guilherme Torres
Located in New York, NY
lines and designs, Brazilian Guilherme Torres presents a side table or coffee table of casual elegance
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 12.21 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Sherrill Broudy Mahogany Coffee Table for Forms and Surfaces
By Forms and Surfaces, Sherrill Broudy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Panelcarve' coffee table by Sherrill Broudy for Forms and Surfaces c.1970s, USA. The mahogany
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
White Coffee Table with Tile Mosaic Surface
Located in NYC, NY
A coffee table with an interesting base of wood lattice. Top inset with a tile mosaic and the top
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Coffee Table With Wood Veneer Surface & Metal Board Contours
By Ginger & Jagger
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This coffee table is born from the very heart of trees, with their concentric rings conveying
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
"Gem" Contemporary Cocktail Coffee Table, Silvered Double Surface, plexy legs
By Sabrina Landini
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
GEM coffee-dining-console tables
Combining contemporary modern style with details inspired by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
H 16.54 in W 47.25 in D 34.65 in
Mid-Century Black Surface and Dark Wood Frame Coffee Table
Located in Madison, WI
Stunning original vintage solid wood and black surface top end/ side / coffee / cocktail table. We
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Japanese Tinted Beechwood Collectible Coffee Table Surfaced by Sho Ota
By Sho Ota
Located in Amsterdam, NL
appearance and texture can vary, making each piece unique.
With all joints of the Surfaced objects left
Category
2010s Dutch Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech, Wood
H 31.5 in W 47.25 in D 14.18 in
Coffee Table With linoleum Surface Made In Beech By Magnus Olsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Coffee table made of beech wood with a linoleum surface, designed by Magnus Olesen. The table
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech
Gem Contemporary Coffee Table Silvered Acqua Glass Surface and Transparent Legs
By Sabrina Landini
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
GEM coffee - dining tables
Combining contemporary modern style with details inspired by our
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
PVC, Art Glass
H 15.75 in W 47.25 in D 33.47 in
Contemporary Handmade Coffee Table "Okeanos" with a Mirrored Surface, by Anaktae
By ANAKTAE
Located in Athens, GR
Contemporary, handcrafted coffee table, model "Okeanos" with a mirrored surface in two colors, grey
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 13.78 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Fence Coffee Table by Pieces, Modern Interlayer Glass Surface with Acrylic Base
By Pieces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
As part of the Court series, the track table debuted at the International contemporary Furniture
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Acrylic
pale gray ceramic cocktail table with heavily textured surface
By Abby Kasonik
Located in Charlottesville, VA
One of a kind artist made cocktail table. The undulating surface texture is rich with abstracted
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic
Euclidean - Coffee Table
By Franco V
Located in Brooklyn, NY
pillars that make up the piece. Topped with a 43"x 26" x 1/4" glass surface this coffee table is the
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
Custom Made Manhattan Martini Table Antique Brass Glacier Glass Cast Surface
By Casa Botelho
Located in London, GB
Peter McGuire, to create sensual surfaces that will adorn the beloved Martini petite tables.
First
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Two Shelved Custom Made Martinez Martini Table Powder Coated Marble Surface
By Casa Botelho
Located in London, GB
The Martinez table with two shelves boasts an architectural aesthetic and can stand confidently as
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass, Steel
H 23.63 in W 13.78 in D 7.09 in
Modernist Round Cocktail Table with a Surface of Delicate Eggshell Fragments
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A modernist round cocktail table with a surface of delicate eggshell fragments on a solid oak base
Category
2010s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Eggshell
Art Deco Manhattan Martini Table Oval, Antique Brass Tinted and Marblo Surface
By Casa Botelho
Located in London, GB
the Martini table in antique brass plated and Marblo surface. Alternatively you can select any of the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
H 26.78 in Dm 11.82 in
Art Deco Manhattan Martini Table Oval, Antique Brass Tinted and Marblo Surface
By Casa Botelho
Located in London, GB
the Martini table in antique brass plated and Marblo surface. Alternatively you can select any of the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
H 26.78 in Dm 11.82 in
Large Macassar Ebony Tree Trunk Couch Table with Polished Surface, C. 1960
Located in Berlin, DE
Large Mid-Century Modern Macassar ebony tree trunk couch table, c. 1960.
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ebony
Christopher Guy Montand Coffee Table
By Christopher Guy
Located in Pasadena, CA
timeless luxury. The Montand Coffee Table's expansive surface offers ample space for displaying your
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Two-Tone Geometric Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
while offering ample surface area for everyday coffee table necessities.
Dimensions: 47" W x 30" D x 18
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Large Rustic Square Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
large square surface provides ample space for coffee table books, decor, and beverages, making it a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Boho Carved Angel Coffee Table
Located in west palm beach, FL
a striking wood and glass inlay surface, this coffee table is a true conversation piece that
Category
Early 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
NONO Elefante Sideboard 12, Intricate Oak Form, Sleek Surface
By NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
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
Contemporary Granite Cantilevered Coffee or Console Table
By Michael Felix
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Gaspar table is 2 pieces of granite formed to join each other, creating a surface at coffee
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktai...
Materials
Granite
Large coffee table Greige Sicilian marble 1970s
Located in Paris, IDF
Sicilian greige marble. The thick surface of this coffee table is so slick yet intriguing, and will be the
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Contemporary Granite Cantilevered Coffee or Console Table
By Michael Felix
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Gaspar table is 2 pieces of granite formed to join each other, creating a surface at coffee
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktai...
Materials
Granite
Mas Coffee Table Terracotta Glossy Lacquered by Hermhaus
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
coffee table surface to fluctuate and become dull. It has been observed that some nail polishes and
Category
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak
Mas Coffee Table Orange Glossy Lacquered by Hermhaus
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
coffee table surface to fluctuate and become dull. It has been observed that some nail polishes and
Category
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak
Mas Coffee Table Yellow Glossy Lacquered by Hermhaus
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
coffee table surface to fluctuate and become dull. It has been observed that some nail polishes and
Category
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak
Mas Coffee Table Green Glossy Lacquered by Hermhaus
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
coffee table surface to fluctuate and become dull. It has been observed that some nail polishes and
Category
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak
Mas Coffee Table Beige Glossy Lacquered by Hermhaus
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
coffee table surface to fluctuate and become dull. It has been observed that some nail polishes and
Category
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak
Coffee Table by Renato Zevi with Glass Top
By Renato Zevi
Located in Premariacco, IT
Vintage 70s coffee table in steel and original smoked glass top of the time.
It lends itself as
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Brutalist Solid Oak Coffee Table, Europe ca 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
In general, Brutalist furniture, such as this brilliant oak coffee table, stand as a testament to
Category
Vintage 1960s European Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Organic Modern Walnut Slab Coffee Table 1960's
Located in New York, NY
's long expanse is highly unusual for a coffee table. The surface has an even distribution of beautiful
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mas Coffee Table Indigo Blue Glossy Lacquered by Hermhaus
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
coffee table surface to fluctuate and become dull. It has been observed that some nail polishes and
Category
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak
Travertine Square Coffee Table with Cylindrical Legs, France, 1970s
Located in Hellouw, NL
it can serve as a sturdy surface. In short, the travertine coffee table is a classic that never goes
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Rare Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Viola Pierced Coffee Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
A rare and exquisite "Viola" coffee table, a true testament to the artistry of Philip and Kelvin
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Brass Accented Coffee Table in Black Ceruse, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
surface, this coffee table provides ample room for displaying decor, hosting beverages, or keeping your
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
French Neoclassical Raphael Brass and Opaline Coffee Table, 1960s
By Raphael Raffel
Located in Paris, IDF
The black opaline surface of this coffee table appears reflective, calling to mind a still POOL of
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
THEODORE ALEXANDER EXQUISITE LARGE COFFEE TABLE DRAWERS ON BOTH SiDES
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Pulborough, GB
Coffee Table.
It exemplifies a harmonious blend of elegance and practicality, featuring beautifully
Category
20th Century British Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
H 20.08 in W 48.43 in D 30.71 in
Art Deco Vintage Walnut Coffee Table or Side Table by Josef Frank, 1930s, Vienna
By Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
stunning coffee table from solid walnut and walnut veneer with a beautiful surface.
The coffee table is
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 25.4 in W 27.56 in D 27.17 in
D.U.D. Quartz Sand Coffee Table by Studio TOOJ
Located in Geneve, CH
rugged allure of quartz sand's textured surface, this coffee table is simple, yet disruptive
Category
2010s Swedish Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Other
ClassiCon Set of 3 Bow Coffee Table by Guilherme Torres
By Guilherme Torres
Located in New York, NY
and multi-level storage surface.
Set of 3 coffee table by Guilherme Torres. Coffee table made of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Twin Coffee Table Salmon Set of 2 Highgloss Lacquer by Hermhaus
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
materials cause the coffee table surface to fluctuate and become dull. It has been observed that some nail
Category
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak
Twin Coffee Table Lilac Set of 2 Highgloss Lacquer by Hermhaus
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
materials cause the coffee table surface to fluctuate and become dull. It has been observed that some nail
Category
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak
Twin Coffee Table Wooden Set of 2 Highgloss Lacquer by Hermhaus
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
materials cause the coffee table surface to fluctuate and become dull. It has been observed that some nail
Category
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak
Twin Coffee Table Beige Set of 2 Highgloss Lacquer by Hermhaus
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
materials cause the coffee table surface to fluctuate and become dull. It has been observed that some nail
Category
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak
Palse Coffee Table Portoro Marble, Iron, Crystal Contemporary Design Spain Stock
By Joaquín Moll, Meddel
Located in VALVERDE DEL MAJANO, CL
the design and serves as a surface, bringing lightness to the coffee table as well as allowing to see
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Crystal, Marble, Iron
H 13.78 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Italy 21st Century Grey Oak Coffee Table in Scandinavian Modern Style
Located in Brescia, IT
, showcasing beautiful grain patterns on the top and all on over the surface of the piece.
This coffee table is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Coc...
Materials
Oak
H 16.15 in W 47.25 in D 31.5 in
Long Coffee Table in Silver Veneer, Stainless Steel Pipes, Grey Sphere
By Studio Christine Kalia
Located in Larnaca, CY
lacquered in grey color.
The SEA SURFACE long coffee table evolved out of its fellow designs of the high
Category
2010s Greek Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 12.41 in W 17.33 in D 64.97 in
Customizable ClassiCon Set of Three Black Bow Coffee Tables by Guilherme Torres
By Guilherme Torres
Located in New York, NY
and multi-level storage surface.
Set of 3 coffee table by Guilherme Torres. Coffee table made of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 12.21 in W 66.93 in D 12.21 in
French Black Opaline Glass Coffee Table with Optional Open Center Brass Trim
Located in New York, NY
brass trim, adding a touch of classic French refinement. Beyond its stunning surface, this coffee table
Category
Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
H 12.5 in W 49.25 in D 26.75 in
Mid-Century Limestone and Chrome Coffee Table with Fossils, Brazil, c. 1970s
Located in New York City, NY
top that contains pre-historic fossils in its surface. This coffee table makes for a handsome and
Category
Vintage 1970s Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Limestone, Chrome
H 15.35 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the surface coffee table you’re looking for. A surface coffee table — often made from wood, metal and glass — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a surface coffee table, we have 33 options in-stock, while there are 16 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a surface coffee table — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each surface coffee table bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made surface coffee table over the years, but those crafted by Casa Botelho, Sabrina Landini and Harrods are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Surface Coffee Table?
Prices for a surface coffee table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,040 and can go as high as $51,278, while the average can fetch as much as $2,836.
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 Surface 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 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, 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 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 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.
- 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 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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This Alain Delon–Designed Table Is Almost as Handsome as He Was
Fans of the French film star may be surprised to learn that he had a flair for furniture with sleek lines and disco-era flash.
Uchronia’s Plant Stand Gives Pots a Pretty Perch with All the Trimmings
Like other pieces in the firm’s Candy Box collection, the cheerful limited-edition design showcases French craft.
The Ultimate Guide to Types of Tables for the Home
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Inspired by the Cosmos, Sandra Nunnerley’s Nova Table Has a Futuristic Feel
The designer’s innovative use of an unexpected material gives this console a lift.
This 19th-Century Gilded Desk Displays a Fanciful Kingdom in Marquetry
The stately piece brings both gravitas and whimsy to any work space.
In Guadalajara, These Luscious Side Tables Are Chiseled from Volcanic Rock
Use them as tables or stools, indoors or out.