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Time/Space Portal Table, Glass Coffee Table, a collection by Neal Aronowitz.
By Neal Aronowitz
Located in Portland, OR
glass coffee table has an etched finish with polished edges. This table can be fabricated in any
Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Time/Space Portal Table, . Glass Coffee Table, a collection by Neal Aronowitz.
By Neal Aronowitz
Located in Portland, OR
glass coffee table has an etched finish with polished edges. This table can be fabricated in any
Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Glass Coffee Table
By CPRN HOMOOD
Located in Milan, IT
finish, this impressive coffee table has a rectangular top in clear glass and a lower oval shelf with
Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Glass Coffee Table
Glass Coffee Table
H 15.75 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in
Large Blue Molten & Bent Glass C-Shape Base Glass Top Coffee Table
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Daum
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern cobalt blue molten and bent art glass C-shape base wide square coffee table
Category

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

Materials

Art Glass

Rectangular Modern Glass Coffee Table, Puro Coffee Table
By MORADA Haute Furniture Boutique LLC
Located in Miami, FL
The clear and purist design of the Puro coffee table follows a modern approach that elevates the
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Round Modern Glass Coffee Table, PURO Coffee Table
By MORADA Haute Furniture Boutique LLC
Located in Miami, FL
The clear and purist design of the PURO coffee table follows a modern approach that elevates the
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Trapez Glass Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table Trapez glass with clear glass. Also available in smoked glass.   
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Trapez Glass Coffee Table
Trapez Glass Coffee Table
H 14.18 in W 59.06 in D 26.78 in
Curved Glass Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table curved glass made in 12 mm-thick curved glass. Exceptional piece. Available in: L 106
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Curved Glass Coffee Table
Curved Glass Coffee Table
H 11.82 in W 49.61 in D 49.61 in
Oldies Glass Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table oldies glass with solid oak structure covered with top in glass in antique finish
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Oak

Oldies Glass Coffee Table
Oldies Glass Coffee Table
H 13 in W 43.31 in D 43.31 in
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

Wood & Glass Coffee Table
Wood & Glass Coffee Table
Free Shipping
H 16 in Dm 35 in
Glass Sheets Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table glass sheets all in fused glass, with fused glass top, 15mm thickness, hand-carved
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Glass Sheets Coffee Table
Glass Sheets Coffee Table
H 15.75 in W 49.22 in D 49.22 in
Paloma Glass Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table paloma glass with hand-crafted solid walnut base with steel feet in brass finish
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Paloma Glass Coffee Table
Paloma Glass Coffee Table
H 13.78 in Dm 47.25 in
Sculptural Glass Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A highly unusual vintage coffee table that is sure to wow with its geometric rounded forms. A
Category

Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Sculptural Glass Coffee Table
Sculptural Glass Coffee Table
H 15 in W 47 in D 26 in
Glass Pebbles Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table glass pebbles made with clear glass top, long straight part in frosted glass and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Glass Pebbles Coffee Table
Glass Pebbles Coffee Table
H 14.18 in W 51.58 in D 29.14 in
Triangular Glass Coffee Table
Located in New Haven, CT
‘This Mid-Century Modern coffee table is made of 1/2” thick glass and a powder - coated brass
Category

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

Materials

Glass

Triangular Glass Coffee Table
Triangular Glass Coffee Table
H 15.75 in W 57.5 in D 29 in
Églomisé Glass Coffee Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Églomisé and ebonized wood table Organic treatment to the image which includes abstracted people
Category

Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Églomisé Glass Coffee Table
Églomisé Glass Coffee Table
H 16 in W 60 in D 30 in
Brass Glass Coffee Table
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Elegant vintage French brass and glass table, from circa 1960. Firm rectangular shape, in a sleek
Category

Mid-20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Brass Glass Coffee Table
Brass Glass Coffee Table
H 20.08 in W 35.63 in D 35.63 in
Rectangular Glass and Steel Coffee Table, Barcelona Coffee Table
By MORADA Haute Furniture Boutique LLC
Located in Miami, FL
BARCELONA is a coffee table made in stainless steel and glass. The thin metal tracks are seamlessly
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel

vintage coffee table table glass 70s Danish
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
vintage coffee table table glass 70s Danish period 70s designs unknown Denmark conditions good
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

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H 19.49 in W 47.05 in D 29.53 in
Aurora Table III, Smoke Glass Coffee Table
Located in Houston, TX
glass top. The Aurora tables exemplify Lauren Rottet and Rottet Studio's passion for creating light
Category

2010s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Florence Knoll glass coffee table
By Florence Knoll
Located in PARIS, FR
Coffee table by designer Florence Knoll for Knoll International, from the 1970s. The structure is
Category

Mid-20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Florence Knoll glass coffee table
Florence Knoll glass coffee table
H 23.63 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Henry P Glass Intimate Island Suite Walnut Upholstered Mid Century Coffee Table
By Richbilt MFG, Henry Glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very rare Mid-Century Modern arched coffee table by Henry P glass from the intimate island suite
Category

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

Materials

Glass, Plywood, Walnut

Modern Round Copper and Glass Coffee Table, Hope Coffee Table
By MORADA Haute Furniture Boutique LLC
Located in Miami, FL
glass top is available in different shapes, it gives lightness and versatility to this coffee table
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Italian Glass Coffee Table
By Franco Albini
Located in Dronten, NL
Elegant Mid-Century Modern Italian oval glass top coffee table. White enameled steel base with
Category

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

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Steel

Italian Glass Coffee Table
Italian Glass Coffee Table
H 16.74 in W 50.79 in D 29.53 in
Mirrored Square Glass Coffee Table, Cofre Coffee Table
By MORADA Haute Furniture Boutique LLC
Located in Miami, FL
Inspired by a royal chest this clean and representative coffee table bears a secret. A hidden
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Leather, Mirror, Lacquer, Wood

Black Glass Contemporary Coffee Table
Located in Geneve, CH
Black glass contemporary coffee table Dimensions: Diameter 90 x height 37 cm Materials: Powder
Category

2010s Danish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Tea Smoked Glass Coffee Table
By Durame
Located in Milan, IT
This striking coffee table is comprised of a large bottom vase in colored glass (that can function
Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Leather, Glass, Oak

Tea Smoked Glass Coffee Table
Tea Smoked Glass Coffee Table
H 14.18 in Dm 15.75 in
Postmodern Glass & Laminate Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
- 17"H, 40"sq. - Postmodern square glass top coffee table with four laminate legs in the style of
Category

1990s Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Laminate

Brass & Glass Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Two-level coffee table dating from the 1970s. Elegance perfectly characterizes this table combining
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Brass & Glass Coffee Table, 1970s
Brass & Glass Coffee Table, 1970s
H 14.57 in W 23.63 in D 47.25 in
Square Wood and Glass Coffee Table, Floating Liana Coffee Table
By MORADA Haute Furniture Boutique LLC
Located in Miami, FL
Floating Liana is a coffee table with twisted Liana wood floating in an extra clear lake of resin
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Resin, Wood

Brass and Glass Coffee Table
Located in Washington, DC
Round brass and glass coffee table.
Category

20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Cane Glass Amber Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee Table Cane Glass Amber with base structure in solid oak in stained coffee finish, with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Oak

Cane Glass Amber Coffee Table
Cane Glass Amber Coffee Table
H 15.75 in Dm 35.44 in
Glass and Lucite Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A curving lucite base and thick glass top make this vintage coffee table unique and stylish. Please
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Lucite

Glass and Lucite Coffee Table
Glass and Lucite Coffee Table
H 16 in W 49 in D 36 in
Italian Glass Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian glass coffee table, 1970s. Dimensions: H= 37 cm; W= 100 cm; D= 93 cm.
Category

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

Materials

Glass

Italian Glass Coffee Table, 1970s
Italian Glass Coffee Table, 1970s
H 14.57 in W 36.62 in D 39.38 in
Coffee Table, Glass, Italy, 1970
Located in Nice, FR
Square smoked glass top table, chrome cylinder, burgundy faux leather coffee table, castors, made
Category

20th Century Italian Aesthetic Movement Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Art Glass

Glass Top Coffee Table
By Tri-Mark
Located in New Haven, CT
This Mid-Century Modern style coffee table is made by Tri Mark, circa 1971. The Architectural
Category

Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Glass Top Coffee Table
Glass Top Coffee Table
H 18 in Dm 42 in
Lucite and Glass Coffee Table
By Charles Hollis Jones, Karl Springer
Located in Forest Hills, NY
1980's Lucite and Glass coffee table, a stunning piece of furniture that exudes elegance and
Category

Vintage 1980s North American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Lucite

Lucite and Glass Coffee Table
Lucite and Glass Coffee Table
H 16 in W 43 in D 43 in
Custom All Glass Coffee Table
Located in Kansas City, MO
All glass coffee table custom designed and built for a residence in 2002. Measure: 3/8 inch glass
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Custom All Glass Coffee Table
Custom All Glass Coffee Table
H 17 in W 40 in D 40 in
Tessellated Glass-Topped Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique coffee table features a tessellated base and glass top. Please confirm item location
Category

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

Materials

Glass

Tessellated Glass-Topped Coffee Table
Tessellated Glass-Topped Coffee Table
H 16.25 in W 54.25 in D 28 in
Belted Glass-Top Coffee Table
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A glass topped coffee table that utilizes the signature Inheritance collection belts. The steel
Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Belted Glass-Top Coffee Table
Belted Glass-Top Coffee Table
H 15 in W 34 in D 34 in
Paul Evans Glass Coffee Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique coffee table by Paul Evans features contrasting textures and colors in its geometric
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Paul Evans Glass Coffee Table
Paul Evans Glass Coffee Table
H 17 in W 60 in D 23 in
Glass Top Coffee Table
Located in New Haven, CT
This elegant neoclassical Jansen Style French Coffee Table is made of a solid brass base and
Category

Vintage 1960s French Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Glass Top Coffee Table
Glass Top Coffee Table
H 17.5 in W 39 in D 19.5 in
Wood and glass Coffee Table
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Low table In wood and glass.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Wood and glass Coffee Table
Wood and glass Coffee Table
H 13.78 in W 29.93 in D 29.93 in
Gallagher Glass Coffee Table Oak
Located in Cincinnati, US
Scandinavian inspired coffee table. Simple, minimal and sleek coffee table.  
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Ta...

Materials

Wood, Glass

Large Chrome Glass Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Thick glass top table with polished chrome base. Glass sits on the inner circle, which gives a
Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Large Chrome Glass Coffee Table
Large Chrome Glass Coffee Table
H 20 in W 40 in D 40 in
Gallagher Glass Coffee Table Walnut
Located in Cincinnati, US
Scandinavian inspired coffee table. Simple, minimal and sleek coffee table.  
Category

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

Materials

Glass, Wood

Vintage Black Glass & Brass Table, France Black Glass Coffee Table
Located in Bastogne, BE
The black vintage coffee table (photos distort the color of the table) made of glass and brass is
Category

Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Glass and Lucite Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique two tiered glass table features an oval design and ornate Lucite base. White stripped
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Lucite

Glass and Lucite Coffee Table
Glass and Lucite Coffee Table
H 16 in W 35 in D 23 in
Metal and Glass Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique metal table with thick round glass top. Bare metal style finish with Greek key design and
Category

20th Century Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Glass Top Metal Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Round table with metal base that has been restored to a bare metal style finish. Base can support a
Category

Vintage 1960s Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Iron

Rare Bamboo Glass Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique long coffee table with metal frame and bamboo trim. Metal frame has a great shape and the
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Rare Bamboo Glass Coffee Table
Rare Bamboo Glass Coffee Table
H 14 in W 56 in D 30 in
Chrome + Glass Boomerang Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Chrome base with glass top.
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Aurora Table II, Amber Cast Glass Coffee Table
Located in Houston, TX
an asymetrical glass top. The Aurora tables exemplify Lauren Rottet and Rottet Studio's passion for
Category

2010s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Acrylic and Glass Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chunky Legs and Frame Support an Inset Glass Top
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Acrylic, Glass

Acrylic and Glass Coffee Table
Acrylic and Glass Coffee Table
H 19 in W 40 in D 24 in
Vintage Oak and Glass Coffee Table
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Simple and sophisticated square oak and glass coffee table. Minimal but beautiful. Gorgeous grain
Category

20th Century Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Oak

Vintage Oak and Glass Coffee Table
Vintage Oak and Glass Coffee Table
H 18.5 in W 42 in D 42 in
Vintage glass propellor coffee table, 1980s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage sculptural 'propellor' coffee table made entirely out of glass. Very eye catching and
Category

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

Materials

Glass

1970s Italian Glass Top Coffee Table
Located in High Point, NC
Stylish coffee table with glass top and brass-plated legs. Metal and glass, a timeless combination
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Postmodern Lucite Glass Top Coffee Table
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Table. With its vintage square glass top and sculpted lucite base, this coffee table is an artful blend
Category

20th Century American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Lucite

Wonderful Coffee Table With Glass Top
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Custom Coffee Table: Dimensions: 48"W x 30"D x 17"H Glass Top
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

Modern Minimalist Glass-Topped Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
The Modern Minimalist black coffee table, with a smoky glass top on an open black engineered
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

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Table Glass Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the table glass coffee table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each table glass coffee table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, metal and wood. Find 32046 options for an antique or vintage table glass coffee table now, or shop our selection of 3772 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a table glass coffee table — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right table glass coffee table, those designed in mid-century modern, modern and Hollywood Regency styles are of considerable interest. Adrian Pearsall, Maison Jansen and Mastercraft each produced at least one beautiful table glass coffee table that is worth considering.

How Much is a Table Glass Coffee Table?

A table glass coffee table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,768, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $395,000.

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 Table Glass Coffee Table
  • 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
    Whether a glass or acrylic coffee table is better is a matter of personal preference. An acrylic table is less likely to shatter and often lighter in weight, while a glass coffee table may have a more prominent shine. How carefully a coffee table is crafted also impacts its quality and longevity. On 1stDibs, shop a range of coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    You can substitute a number of things for a glass table top. Try painted wood, marble or sheet metal. To decide what to use, consider the overall style of your room and the other types of materials featured in the space. Shop a selection of tables from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    The most preferred type of glass for a coffee table is tempered glass. In case of a mishap, this type of glass will fracture into small pieces. One-half inch thick glass is the most popular for coffee tables. 1stDibs offers different antique, vintage and new glass coffee tables.
  • 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 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 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.

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  • 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    End tables and coffee tables do not need to match. Nevertheless it can be nice to have a similar color scheme or have one set of end tables match and perhaps have the coffee table match a TV stand.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    With a glass table, avoid putting anything on top heavier than the recommended weight capacity of the table. Items with rough or sharp bottoms could scratch glass. If you wish to display an item on top of a glass table, line the bottom of the item with felt to protect the tabletop. On 1stDibs, shop a range of glass tables from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 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 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
    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 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 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.