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B&B Italia Brushed Black Oak and Bronzed Steel 'Surface' Coffee Table
By Vincent Van Duysen, B&B Italia
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
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
TURNO curved Coffee table by Vintage On Point
Located in Los Angeles, CA
coffee table offers a great amorphous shape with legs that are exposed all the way to the surface. Coffee
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
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
Curl Coffee Table in Thermoformed Solid Surface
Located in London, GB
Curl coffee table is made of thermoformed solid surface, a durable, sustainable and foodsafe
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Resin
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
"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
Modern Walnut Coffee Table with Multi-Purpose Sub-Surface Trough
By Thislexik, Vedat Ulgen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
yet refined, the coffee table's durable and liquid/impact resistant hardwood surface can walk away
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Coc...
Materials
Walnut
Contemporary Coffee Table, Solidified Black Cotton Base with Glass Surface
By Thislexik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
around custom molds. Paired with an elegant green-edge glass surface, this side table instills a sense of
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cotton
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
Transparent Acrylic Coffee Table with Multi-Purpose Sub-Surface Terrarium
By Thislexik, Vedat Ulgen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Like the other members of our 'Bond Series', this completely transparent acrylic coffee table is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Acrylic
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
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
Custom Made Martinez Martini Table Powder Coated and Crocodile Surface
By Casa Botelho
Located in London, GB
of the rectangular table. The Martinez cocktail was a popular drink among travelers in the 1860s, who
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
H 23.63 in W 13.78 in D 7.09 in
Custom Made Martinez Martini Table Powder Coated and Crocodile Surface
By Casa Botelho
Located in London, GB
of the rectangular table. The Martinez cocktail was a popular drink among travelers in the 1860s, who
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass, Steel
H 24.41 in W 13.78 in D 7.09 in
Dose Coffee Table
By Pieces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dose coffee table was developed because we needed a table for our family room that looked and
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Onyx, Granite, Marble
Custom Made Manhattan Martini Table Blackened Steel and Cracked Gesso 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
Figures Coffee Table
By Michael Javidi
Located in Greenport, NY
The Figures Coffee Table is a low 48”x30” table. The default top and base are burnt ash but can be
Category
2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Ash
Solum Coffee Table
By Omnibus Design
Located in Milan, IT
Raised on tapered, polished brass legs, this eye-catching coffee table will bring into modern homes
Category
2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Grid Coffee Table
Located in Kruisem, BE
Grid Coffee Table is a playful piece of furniture in the living room. A combination of a clean
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Coc...
Materials
Birch, Plywood, Corian, Acrylic
Trolley Coffee Table
By Phase Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Trolley Coffee and Side tables exemplify purpose and purity. Sharing design cues from the other
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Steel
Psychedelic Coffee Table
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Transported from another era, the Psychedelic coffee table emerges as a captivating centerpiece in
Category
2010s Dutch Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Epoxy Resin, Acrylic, Wood, Paper
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
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
Medma Coffee Table: Cast Aluminum Walnut Resin Coffee Table
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Introducing the stunning MEDMA coffee table - an exceptional piece of furniture that is sure to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail...
Materials
Aluminum
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
Efil Coffee Table: Great Aluminum Walnut Resin Coffee Table
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Introducing the EFIL coffee table - a perfect addition to any living space. This table is crafted
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail...
Materials
Aluminum
Severin Coffee Table
By Alex de Rouvray
Located in PARIS, FR
The Severin coffee table is a coffee table in steel and glass. The steel frame is hand polished and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cockt...
Materials
Steel
Intersekt Coffee Table
By Monochrome
Located in Dubai, AE
statement piece.
The low rectangular coffee table is inspired by the grace of Japanese Tea Ceremonies, as
Category
2010s Emirian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
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
Nerea Coffee Table
Located in Maywood, NJ
Introducing our exquisite Nero Sepia Granite top Coffee Table with Albamiel bottom, a stunning
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Granite
Ironwood Coffee Table
By Zeus
Located in Milan, IT
This beautiful square coffee table comes in two sizes. The tabletop is in natural steel, which has
Category
2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Intersekt Coffee Table
By Monochrome
Located in Dubai, AE
it a distinctive statement piece.
The low rectangular coffee table is inspired by the grace of
Category
2010s Emirian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Limestone
Maharajah Coffee Table
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Martyn Lawrence Bullard's custom Maharajah coffee table.
This handsome table is beautifully
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Trasiego Coffee Table
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
referent. The collection remotes my memories of water on a solid surface, demonstrating the versatility of
Category
2010s Mexican Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Coffee table by Dillingham
Located in Los Angeles, CA
low profile with subtle details. Coffee table has tapered legs, a risen back edge surface, black
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
Sculptural oak coffee table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
encased surface, solid oak trim and solid oak legs. Coffee table shows well with no major areas of wear.
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
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
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
Hexagonal Low Coffee Table
By Zanaboni
Located in Milan, IT
A traditional silhouette infused with modern character, this bold coffee table will complement a
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Sisyphean Sculptural Coffee Table
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
In a balancing act, this coffee table abstracts and celebrates the idea of the absurd. The
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Rubber, Wood
Class Rectangular Coffee Table
By Officina Ciani
Located in Milan, IT
The sophisticated design of this tall coffee table evokes ancient Roman and Etruscan furniture
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel
Bleached Teak Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Uniquely shaped teak root table. Beautiful smooth top surface makes it ideal as a coffee table in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Coffee and Cockt...
Materials
Teak
Footman Stool Coffee Table
Located in Savannah, GA
A stainless steel and bronze coffee table made in the manner of a fireplace footman stool, mid-20th
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Georgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze, Stainless Steel
Danish Rosewood Coffee Table
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood mid-century coffee table, circa 1960's. Beautiful book matched veneer on the top surface
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Rectangular Marble Coffee Table
Located in Coulsdon, GB
Allow us to introduce the Rectangular Marble Coffee Table, a true embodiment of contemporary design
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Wood & Glass Coffee Table
Located in İnegöl, TR
This wooden round coffee table is made from high-quality olaester wood, known for its warm color
Category
2010s Turkish Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Scandinavian Teak Coffee Table
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak mid-century coffee table, circa 1960's. Top surface has beautiful book matched veneer, angled
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
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
Levitaz Tornado Coffee Table
By Katz Studio
Located in San Jose del Cabo, BCS
The Levitaz Tornado Coffee Table is a testament to the transformative power of design. Cast in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Gong Low Coffee Table
By Pacini & Cappellini
Located in Milan, IT
Suitable for a relaxed and modern interior, this low table can also double as a coffee table and
Category
2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
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
22 Jackson Coffee Table
By The Sourcing Collective
Located in Milan, IT
22 Jackson is a coffee table designed by Maiarelli Studio specifically for hospitality environments
Category
2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
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
Beige Marble Coffee Table
Located in Maywood, NJ
Elevate your living space with our Trani Marble Coffee Table, a masterpiece of timeless luxury and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
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Surface Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
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 coffee-tables-cocktail-tables for You
As a practical focal point in your living area, antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables are an invaluable addition to any interior.
Low tables that were initially used as tea tables or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. Early coffee tables surfaced in Victorian-era England, likely influenced by the use of tea tables in Japanese tea gardens. In the United States, furniture makers worked to introduce low, long tables into their offerings as the popularity of coffee and “coffee breaks” took hold during the late 19th century and early 20th century.
It didn’t take long for coffee tables and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Originally, these tables were as simple as they are practical — as high as your sofa and made primarily of wood. In recent years, however, metal, glass and plastics have become popular in coffee tables and cocktail tables, and design hasn’t been restricted to the conventional low profile, either.
Visionary craftspeople such as Paul Evans introduced bold, geometric designs that challenge the traditional idea of what a coffee table can be. The elongated rectangles and wide boxy forms of Evans’s desirable Cityscape coffee table, for example, will meet your needs but undoubtedly prove imposing in your living space.
If you’re shopping for an older coffee table to bring into your home — be it an antique Georgian-style coffee table made of mahogany or walnut with decorative inlays or a classic square mid-century modern piece comprised of rosewood designed by the likes of Ettore Sottsass — there are a few things you should keep in mind.
Both the table itself and what you put on it should align with the overall design of the room, not just by what you think looks fashionable in isolation. According to interior designer Tamara Eaton, the material of your vintage coffee table is something you need to consider. “With a glass coffee table, you also have to think about the surface underneath, like the rug or floor,” she says. “With wood and stone tables, you think about what’s on top.”
Find the perfect centerpiece for any room, no matter what your personal furniture style on 1stDibs. Browse a vast selection of antique, new and vintage coffee table and cocktail tables today.
Questions About Surface Coffee Table
- Is an ottoman a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A coffee table should generally be two-thirds as long as the sofa it stands in front of and around the same height as the sofa’s seat cushions.
- 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. - Why is it called a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Coffee tables were originally used in living spaces during social gatherings to support a tray containing multiple mugs, a coffee pot, creamers and sugar bowls. Low to the ground and centrally located in the space, coffee tables reduced the host or hostess’s need to constantly stand and serve her guests.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.
The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.
Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa, and its depth will match the seating. These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables, but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.
Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
The difference between a sofa table and a coffee table is that a sofa table is always behind the sofa and a coffee table is in front of it. Additionally, a sofa table is the same height as the sofa and a coffee table is much shorter.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To stack books on a coffee table, place the largest one on the bottom with the spine facing the focal piece of furniture, usually the sofa. Then, add the next largest, lining up the inner edges so that the spines create a stepped effect. Continue adding books to complete the stack and top it off with a decorative object if you wish. Shop a variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, a coffee table should generally be lower than a couch. However, the top of the table should only be slightly lower than the couch to maintain a balanced look. A good rule of thumb is to choose a table no more than one inch shorter than your sofa's seat height. Explore a large collection of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024How big a coffee table for a sectional should be depends on the dimensions of the sectional. For a balanced look, a coffee table should be roughly two-thirds of the length of the sofa portion of a sofa and chaise sectional. If you have an L-shaped sofa, the coffee table should be around two-thirds of the length of each arm. Find a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024The average height of a coffee table is around 16 to 18 inches. Designers typically choose this height to create a balance between coffee tables and sofas. The average seat height of sofas is 17 to 18 inches, and experts typically recommend that coffee tables be no more than 1 inch shorter than sofa-seat height. Explore a diverse assortment of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The best coffee table for a sectional can be a round coffee table, particularly with respect to U-shaped sectionals. The circular design creates a sense of balance in small spaces and renders it easy for guests to move to and fro, especially when surrounded by chairs. Find a collection of antique and vintage coffee tables on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To authenticate your Noguchi coffee table, there are three different marks to look for. Isamu Noguchi’s signature will be on the edge of the table and on a medallion under the base. Even under the medallion, you will find Noguchi’s initials. Shop a collection of properly vetted Noguchi pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A tall coffee table is usually called exactly that — a tall coffee table. Coffee tables, also referred to as cocktail tables, are generally designed to sit at or below the sofa's seat height. These tables may come in a range of sizes, but they are often between 16 and 18 inches high and are designed in a variety of lengths and widths. They’re meant to provide a practical table-top surface that complements your living room layout. (A tall version might also be suitable for use as a dining table.) Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tall coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
- Are glass coffee tables durable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether glass coffee tables are durable depends on the craftsmanship and the materials. Generally, tables with tempered glass are less likely to shatter and break. How well you care for a coffee table will also impact its life span. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of glass coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To date a Lane coffee table, look for the serial number on the underside of the piece. On most Lane coffee tables, reading the number from right to left will tell you the date that the table was manufactured. For example, a serial number that says 852140 would have been produced on April 12, 1958. Founded in Virginia in the early 20th century, Lane is largely known for its cedar chests and innovative mid-century modern designs. Find a variety of Lane coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024The best height for a coffee table is around 1 to 2 inches lower than the seat height of the adjacent sofa. Most sofas feature seat heights of around 17 or 18 inches. As a result, the most common height for coffee tables is 15 to 17 inches. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of coffee tables.
- What is a tray top coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021Tray top coffee tables are coffee tables with long, flat rectangular surfaces that are supported by an x-frame base. Low tables that were initially used as tea or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. After coffee drinking and “coffee breaks” became popular, it didn’t take long for coffee and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary tray top coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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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